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New cadastre, Sam Molefi, PyroFuZA make headlines
5th June 2026

Mining Weekly Editor Martin Creamer discusses the new online mining licensing system that has begun with Western Cape applications; Sam Molefi's Modi Mining operation; and PyroFuZA, which sees a... 


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Reform aims to effect resource sovereignty
5th June 2026 By: Nadine Ramdass

Aligned with Mozambique’s aim of asserting resource sovereignty, its Parliament approved amendments to the Mining Law last month, including a minimum 15% State equity stake through State mining... 


Vedanta's Gamsberg zinc mine
Vedanta confirms no penalties imposed from searches by Indian financial crime-fighting agency
4th June 2026 By: Reuters

India's financial crime-fighting agency has not imposed any penalty or restriction following searches conducted at Vedanta's premises, the company said on Thursday. The Economic Times reported on... 


Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe.
New cadastre processing W Cape mining licence applications, Parliament hears
4th June 2026 By: Martin Creamer

The phased rollout of the new online mining licensing system – the cadastre – is progressing steadily, with Western Cape applications being received and processed online, Parliament was informed on... 


Prominent Hill silver mine, in Australia
Australia shares climb to near one-month high as miners rally
3rd June 2026 By: Reuters

Australian shares rose to a near one-month high on Wednesday, underpinned by commodity stocks, after mining giant BHP hit a record high, while a slower-than-expected economic growth reaffirmed... 


PyroFuZA can restore South Africa’s value-adding power.
South Africa can become strong value-add minerals player again, PyroFuZA points out
2nd June 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Look out for PyroFuZA. Those eight letters have the potential to make best use of South Africa’s natural resources and restore South Africa’s value-adding power, which, in turn, can help to foot... 


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AVEVA supports mining, metals companies to meet increasing demand
1st June 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Mining and metals companies are working to maximise production and ensure they produce high-quality products with the lowest possible environmental impact and at competitive prices, and industrial... 


Mining's economic edge, mineral rights, copper make headlines
Mining's economic edge, mineral rights, copper make headlines
29th May 2026

Mining Weekly Editor Martin Creamer notes that the Minerals Council AGM heard this week that mining can elevate South Africa’s economic development; he also discusses the urgent need for a one-stop... 


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Rail allocation to enhance diversified miner’s access to market
29th May 2026 By: Lynne Davies

In advocating for reindustrialisation in South Africa and the creation of new jobs, diversified mining group Menar is expanding its portfolio of operations with the February 2026 addition of a... 


Minerals Council South Africa CEO Mzila Mthenjane.
Mining can unlock growth, skills, job creation, Minerals Council AGM hears
27th May 2026 By: Martin Creamer

With disciplined policy reform, modernisation and partnerships, mining can elevate South Africa’s economic development, industrial capability and social progress. “We can unlock growth, skills and... 


Minerals Council South Africa President Paul Dunne.
Urgent need for one-stop mineral rights shop, Minerals Council points out
27th May 2026 By: Martin Creamer

There is an urgent need for a one-stop shop for mineral right applications to coordinate and align all relevant regulations from other departments, to streamline and expedite approval processes.... 


The Grande Côte mineral sands operation
Eramet appoints CFO, partially restarts Senegal mineral sands processing after Feb fire
27th May 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Diversified metals miner Eramet has appointed Simon Henochsberg to succeed Abel Martins as group CFO and has announced the partial restart of mineral sands processing at its Grande Côte operation,... 


Glencore CEO Gary Nagle
AustralianSuper says possible Glencore listing on ASX would be positive
27th May 2026 By: Reuters

Pension fund AustralianSuper on Wednesday said if Glencore decides to list shares on the ASX, it would be "positive" for both the bourse and the Swiss-based commodities trader and miner. "If they... 


This week: Forward-looking critical minerals strategy must drive African beneficiation and, Investment demand for platinum still extremely strong
Resources Watch
27th May 2026

This week: Forward-looking critical minerals strategy must drive African beneficiation and, Investment demand for platinum still extremely strong 


RBM MD Werner Duvenhage
Duvenhage to step down as Richards Bay Minerals MD
26th May 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Werner Duvenhage will step down as MD of mineral sands producer Richards Bay Minerals (RBM) and Rio Tinto Iron and Titanium Africa Operations, with effect from July 31, to pursue an opportunity... 


Copper, green hydrogen, green ammonia and platinum demand make headlines
Copper, green hydrogen, green ammonia and platinum demand make headlines
22nd May 2026

Mining Weekly Editor Martin Creamer unpacks the latest drilling developments at Okiep in the Northern Cape, developments in the green hydrogen and green ammonia project in Nelson Mandela Bay, and... 


EXTENDING REACH Through an extensive range of education and training initiatives, Impala Platinum Holdings is changing outcomes for mine personnel at all levels, as well as host communities and entrepreneurs
Platinum major refines education, training programmes
22nd May 2026 By: Trent Roebeck

Through an extensive range of education and training initiatives designed to improve mine efficiency, community and economic development, in addition to providing career opportunities for youth,... 


Resources Watch
Resources Watch
20th May 2026

This week: Cementation Africa transitions ownership amid rise in mining investment and Capital discipline will shape mining’s next winners 


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Mining Indaba strengthens its focus on turning partnerships into tangible deliveries
19th May 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

As preparations begin for the Investing in African Mining Indaba 2027, the event is sharpening its focus on how partnerships across African mining translate into practical outcomes and investment... 


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Uranium demand, Northern Cape copper, Cementation Africa make headlines
15th May 2026

Mining Weekly Editor Martin Creamer talks about uranium production in Southern Africa looking up as demand outlook rises; a drill hole in the Northern Cape which has revealed a significant zone of... 


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Attracting junior- focused capital
15th May 2026 By: Trent Roebeck

The junior mining sector in South Africa is well equipped with resources, knowledge and skills to place the mining sector on an upward trajectory to again become a leading player in the supply of... 


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Rio Tinto appoints new chief legal officer
14th May 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Diversified miner Rio Tinto has appointed Trudi Charles to succeed Isabelle Deschamps as chief legal officer, governance and corporate affairs, with effect from August 1. Charles is currently... 


Incoming BHP CEO Brandon Craig
Incoming BHP CEO to consider bolt-on acquisitions for growth
13th May 2026 By: Reuters

Incoming BHP CEO Brandon Craig will focus on securing growth options beyond 2035 by ramping up exploration, partnering with peers and making bolt-on acquisitions where they bring value, he said in... 


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Economy still highly concentrated, but positive trends abound, report shows
12th May 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

South Africa’s economy remains highly concentrated, with about one-third to one-half of 228 economic subsectors still ranked as highly or moderately concentrated; however, there are positive trends... 


The Cerrejon coal mine
Colombia urges Glencore to discuss Cerrejon coal mine closure with local authorities
10th May 2026 By: Reuters

Colombia's government on Friday said it will ask miner Glencore to meet with authorities in the northern province of La Guajira as well as community representatives to discuss the closure of the... 


The Hillside smelter
Hillside marks 30 years amid push for long-term power solution
8th May 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Diversified miner South32’s Hillside Aluminium smelter in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, could continue operating for another 20 to 30 years if a competitive long-term electricity agreement is... 


Hydrogen uptake, Sibanye-Stillwater’s earnings upsurge make headlines
Hydrogen uptake, Sibanye-Stillwater’s earnings upsurge make headlines
8th May 2026

Mining Weekly Editor Martin Creamer discusses hydrogen mobility and platinum group metals being significant highlights for North-West University recently; China trailblazing in hydrogen with its... 


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US and South Africa hold talks on mining deals, FT reports
8th May 2026 By: Reuters

The US and South Africa have started preliminary discussions over potential resources deals including bilateral investments in mining, energy and infrastructure, the Financial Times reported on... 


a geospatial measuring tool in a large green field
Sector growing unevenly, faces challenges - Council
8th May 2026 By: Halima Frost

The geomatics sector in South Africa – an interdisciplinary field integrating the measurement of earth – on surface, underground, water and air – collection, analysis, management and display of... 


Rio Tinto mining machinery
Western Australia mining continues to ensure operating surplus for government
7th May 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The Chamber of Minerals and Energy of Western Australia (CME) reports that upgraded royalties and North West Shelf Grant payments boosted the Western Australia resources sector’s contribution to... 


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