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Isondo Precious Metals CEO Vinay Somera.
South Africa positioning as platinum-based hydrogen technology leader
31st March 2026 By: Martin Creamer

South Africa holds the world’s largest reserves of platinum group metals (PGMs), which are essential to many hydrogen technologies. Amid that background, ET Energies of the US and Isondo Precious... 


Hydrogen economy is set to be broad.
Hydrogen set to be broad demand, strong growth sector, Valterra Platinum highlights
31st March 2026 By: Martin Creamer

The hydrogen economy is set to be a broad demand sector with strong growth, despite some short-term challenges, as global policy becomes more supportive, South Africa’s Valterra Platinum stated in... 


Vale's Voisey Bay in Canada
Vale Base Metals grows copper, nickel resources, 2026 drilling push targets further gains
31st March 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Vale Base Metals has reported a 6% increase in its copper mineral reserves and resources to 53-million tonnes in 2025, as the company progresses plans to expand its resource base by more than 20%... 


Northern Cape Premier Dr Zamani Saul.
Northern Cape can be South Africa’s next mining hub, says Minerals Council economist
30th March 2026 By: Martin Creamer

South Africa's Northern Cape province has the potential to unlock significant revenue from a revitalised and expanded mining sector, Minerals Council South Africa acting chief economist Bongani... 


Minerals Council South Africa Acting Chief Economist Bongani Motsa.
Flow-through can advance South African exploration, says Minerals Council economist
30th March 2026 By: Martin Creamer

The introduction of a flow-through shares incentive scheme by the South African government would solve this country’s exploration problems. A slide with words to that effect was prominently... 


Minerals Council South Africa CEO Mzila Mthenjane.
Minerals Council CEO reiterates need for coordinated cross-govt policy environment
27th March 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Minerals Council South Africa CEO Mzila Mthenjane on Friday reiterated South Africa’s urgent need for a coordinated cross-government policy environment directed at stimulating responsible and... 


Congo, China deepen mining ties as US pushes rival minerals pact
Congo, China deepen mining ties as US pushes rival minerals pact
27th March 2026 By: Reuters

Democratic Republic of Congo and China have signed a deal to deepen cooperation in the African nation's mining sector, Congo's government said, as global powers jockey for influence in the... 


Maxus earns full ownership of Alturas antimony project in BC
27th March 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Critical minerals explorer Maxus Mining has earned a 100% interest in the Alturas West property, consolidating full ownership of its flagship Alturas antimony project in British Columbia. The... 


Loyiso delivering a presentation at a podium at Investing in Africa Mining indaba
Innovation focus gains traction
27th March 2026

Research, development and innovation are emerging as strategic pillars of South Africa’s critical minerals strategy, aimed at strengthening competitiveness and long-term sustainability in the... 


SAGA acquires Rio Tinto titanium project in Quebec
26th March 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Explorer SAGA Metals has acquired a 100% interest in the Garneau titanium project in Quebec from diversified major Rio Tinto, securing a prospective asset in one of the world’s premier ilmenite... 


Omnia CEO Seelan Gobalsamy (right) being interviewed by Mining Weekly's Martin Creamer.
Middle East crisis underlining relevance of supply strength of South Africa’s Omnia
26th March 2026 By: Martin Creamer

At this time of crisis in the Middle East, the supply chain strength of South Africa’s Omnia is of major relevance from mining and agriculture perspectives. The Johannesburg Stock Exchange-listed... 


Andrada Mining CEO Anthony Viljoen
Andrada upbeat on continued growth following 'transformational' financial year
26th March 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Tin producer Andrada Mining achieved a record operational performance and positive free cash flows at its Uis mine, in Namibia, for the quarter ended February 28, providing a solid foundation for... 


Treasure Creek antimony DSO meets military specs, reports Felix
26th March 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed Felix Gold has reported strong metallurgical results from its Treasure Creek antimony project, in the US, highlighting the potential for simplified ore-to-metal processing routes and... 


The White Mesa mill in Utah
US achieves first domestic heavy rare earth oxide output in decades
26th March 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

North America-focused critical minerals producer Energy Fuels has marked a milestone in the development of Western rare earth supply chains, announcing on Wednesday the first US primary production... 


American Rare Earths appoints former Newmont executive to drive strategy
25th March 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Critical minerals company American Rare Earths has appointed former Newmont executive Nick Lissolo as VP of corporate development and strategy, as the company advances its flagship Halleck Creek... 


Dmitry Izotov at PGMs Industry Day in Johannesburg.
More PGM potential for South Africa as Palladium Center returns with major new insight
25th March 2026 By: Martin Creamer

One sensed at last year's PGMs Industry Day that Nornickel’s Palladium Center would be back this year with many more growth opportunities for South Africa’s platinum group metals (PGMs). That... 


Resources Minister Madeleine King
Australia will have floor price for critical minerals reserve, Minister says
25th March 2026 By: Reuters

Australia will "no doubt" have an element of a floor price in its strategic reserve for critical minerals, Resources Minister Madeleine King said on Wednesday, as the resources rich nation looks to... 


Geraldine Slattery
Energy security overtakes decarbonisation as resources become tools of power, says BHP's Slattery
24th March 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

The global mining and energy landscape has entered a period of “structural volatility” that is redefining resources from being traded commodities to instruments of national power, BHP Australia... 


Ursula von der Leyen and Anthony Albanese
EU trade deal 'major boost' for Australian mining sector
24th March 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

The newly concluded Australia-European Union Free Trade Agreement (FTA) is expected to strengthen global critical minerals supply chains and improve investment confidence in Australia’s resources... 


Tharisa metallurgical chrome stacker.
Platinum group metals and chrome mining company enhances trade finance facilities
24th March 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Tharisa, the mining, metals, and innovation company dual-listed on the Johannesburg and London stock exchanges, has secured new trade finance facilities, from its existing bankers, designed to... 


Giyani demonstration plant crystalliser.
Canada’s manganese demo plant in Joburg gets extra funding from South Africa’s IDC
20th March 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Toronto-listed Canadian company Giyani Metals has received an additional R29.9-million from South Africa’s State-owned Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) for its high-purity manganese... 


Electra Battery makes construction progress
Electra Battery makes construction progress
20th March 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Construction progress is being made at Electra Battery Materials' cobalt sulphate refinery in Ontario, positioning the project to become North America’s only facility of its kind amid growing... 


Sibanye-Stillwater CEO Dr Richard Stewart.
Bullish hydrogen sentiment re-surfaces at vibrant PGMs Industry Day
19th March 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Bullish hydrogen sentiment re-surfaced at the PGMs Industry Day on Thursday, March 19. “I’m actually pretty bullish on hydrogen,” said Sibanye-Stillwater CEO Dr Richard Stewart at the event covered... 


Lynas CEO Amanda Lacaze
Lynas expands heavy rare earths suite with first samarium production
19th March 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Australia-headquartered Lynas Rare Earths has strengthened its position in the global rare earths market, announcing on Thursday that it had produced its first samarium oxide at its Malaysian... 


Anglo American CEO Duncan Wanblad
Anglo American expects final approval for Teck Resources merger around year-end, Brazil CEO says
19th March 2026 By: Reuters

London-listed mining company Anglo American expects to get final regulatory approval for its merger with Teck Resources around the year-end, the company's Brazil CEO Ana Sanches said on Wednesday.... 


US hosts critical minerals event in Brazil amid diplomatic strains
18th March 2026 By: Reuters

The US embassy will sponsor an event in Sao Paulo between US investors and Brazilian firms looking to produce critical minerals on Wednesday amid diplomatic tensions that threaten to overshadow... 


Cobalt shortages driven by Congo curbs seen lasting through 2030
Cobalt shortages driven by Congo curbs seen lasting through 2030
18th March 2026 By: Bloomberg

A global cobalt shortage is expected to persist through the end of this decade as export restrictions from top producer Democratic Republic of Congo impact the supply chain, according to trading... 


NMG firms up Matawinie financing with $335m debt package
NMG firms up Matawinie financing with $335m debt package
18th March 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Canadian developer Nouveau Monde Graphite (NMG) has lined up $335-million senior project debt commitment to advance its Phase 2 Matawinie mine in Québec. The Export Development Canada (EDC) and... 


Falcon pursues $100m arbitration claim against Guinea over graphite project
Falcon pursues $100m arbitration claim against Guinea over graphite project
17th March 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

TSX-V-listed Falcon Energy Materials has initiated international arbitration proceedings seeking $100-million in damages from Guinea over the 2025 expropriation of its Lola graphite project. The... 


Almonty restarts Sangdong tungsten mine after 30-year hiatus
Almonty restarts Sangdong tungsten mine after 30-year hiatus
17th March 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Strategic metals supplier Almonty Industries has completed Phase 1 commissioning at its Sangdong tungsten mine in South Korea, bringing the historic operation back into production amid record... 


Munitions metal tungsten outshines gold, copper in 557% rally
Munitions metal tungsten outshines gold, copper in 557% rally
17th March 2026 By: Bloomberg

A metal used in weapons and semiconductors is finding itself the subject of geopolitical tensions as Chinese export limits and rising military demand squeeze supplies, sending prices to record... 


Renascor builds graphite demonstration plant in Adelaide
16th March 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Critical minerals developer Renascor Resources has completed construction of its purified spherical graphite (PSG) demonstration facility in Adelaide, South Australia, advancing its integrated... 


Oskar Lewnowski
Orion closes $2.2bn mine finance fund as assets under management top $9bn
16th March 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Global mining investment firm Orion Resource Partners has completed the final close of its Mine Finance Fund IV, raising about $2.2-billion in what the company described as its largest fund to... 


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