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Modernisation of South African mining is an ‘urgent strategic priority’
24th July 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Mining modernisation, with private and public sectors as drivers, is an urgent strategic priority for the South African economy, a study undertaken by industry leaders, researchers, government... 


China's PGMs focus, AI efficiencies, DRDGold's R10bn expansion make headlines
China's PGMs focus, AI efficiencies, DRDGold's R10bn expansion make headlines
24th July 2026

Mining Weekly Editor Martin Creamer talks about China’s Five-Year Plan, which has a focus on platinum group metals; the benefits of AI efficiencies, particularly for lower quality operations; and... 


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Beneficiation, innovation take centre stage at MCCI conference
23rd July 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

With Middelburg at the heart of the South Africa’s power generation sector, providing about 80% of the country’s energy, there is a need to bolster the use of the region’s resources through... 


Minerals Council South Africa CEO Mzila Mthenjane.
Industry leaders, researchers, govt partners, innovators gather to modernise mining
23rd July 2026 By: Martin Creamer

The future of modernisation in South African mining will not be forged by individual companies or institutions working in isolation but collectively by industry leaders, researchers, government... 


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Vale to remove board member over alleged information leak
23rd July 2026 By: Reuters

Brazilian miner Vale's board has decided to remove boardmember Marcelo Gasparino da Silva for allegedly leaking confidential information from a June 19 meeting, the company said late on Wednesday.... 


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TSX rises to record high, led by energy and mining shares
23rd July 2026 By: Reuters

Canada's main stock index rose to a record high on Wednesday as higher commodity prices boosted energy and metal mining shares, and despite signs that renegotiation of a continental trade pact will... 


This week: Mintek targeting global flotation research recognition; First doré gold bar pour at DRDGOLD’s new Far West smelt house and, Expansion plans pointing to 75% increase in Sibanye-Stillwater’s chrome volumes
Resources Watch
22nd July 2026

This week: Mintek targeting global flotation research recognition; First doré gold bar pour at DRDGOLD’s new Far West smelt house and, Expansion plans pointing to 75% increase in... 


A map indicating the global distribution and regional exposure profile of baseline water stress for mining and metals facilities
Competition for water resources a risk to the global energy transition, warns ICMM
22nd July 2026 By: Chanel de Bruyn

Mining and metals advocacy group the ICMM warns that water availability could, in many regions, act as a constraint on the development of new mines and related facilities, particularly for the... 


DRDGOLD, Sibanye-Stillwater, Mintek make headlines
DRDGOLD, Sibanye-Stillwater, Mintek make headlines
17th July 2026

Mining Weekly Editor Martin Creamer tell us how the new elution circuit and smelt house facility at DRDGOLD's Far West Gold Recoveries is performing; he discusses the R964m that is to be spent at... 


Port Hedland in Australia
Australian shares end flat; BHP copper output cut, work-stoppage dents miners
16th July 2026 By: Reuters

Australian shares ended flat on Thursday, as banks steadied the benchmark against a BHP-led mining selloff that wiped out most of the sector's recent gains, after the global miner cut its copper... 


The Maricunga salt flat
Codelco sees lithium project in Chile's Maricunga salt flat feasible in eight more years
16th July 2026 By: Reuters

Chile's Codelco expects its lithium project in the Maricunga salt flat to become a reality in eight years, chairperson Bernardo Fontaine said on Wednesday. The Maricunga lithium project is managed... 


Raubex advances process to decide on options for its shareholding in Bauba Resources
Raubex advances process to decide on options for its shareholding in Bauba Resources
14th July 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

JSE-listed Raubex has advised shareholders that, further to its announcement on June 1, the company has advanced the process relating to the evaluation of strategic options for its investment in... 


Daniel Stieler
Vale chairperson Stieler resigns
7th July 2026 By: Reuters

Brazilian miner Vale said on Monday chairman Daniel Andre Stieler resigned from the role and from his seat on the board of directors, effective immediately. The resignation came after pension fund... 


Hillside Aluminium, Sibanye-Stillwater, DRDGOLD make headlines
Hillside Aluminium, Sibanye-Stillwater, DRDGOLD make headlines
3rd July 2026

Mining Weekly Editor Martin Creamer discusses South32’s conditional agreement to sell Hillside Aluminium to Alcoa; Sibanye-Stillwater calling for new longer-term platinum group metal applications;... 


An image of a Yuchai water pump engine
Diesel pumps remain a reliable solution despite sustainability concerns
3rd July 2026 By: Nadine Ramdass

While rising fuel costs and sustainability considerations are encouraging equipment electrification, diesel engine provider YC Diesel GM Paul Lastrucci says diesel pumps remain the most reliable... 


Resources Watch
Resources Watch
1st July 2026

This week: $870m ilmenite beneficiation project enters construction phase at Richards Bay IDZ; New longer-term platinum metal applications needed, Sibanye-Stillwater headlines and,... 


Teck Resources' QB mine, in Chile
Teck Resources confirms election window for shareholders now open ahead of Anglo merger
1st July 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

As global mining giants Teck Resources and Anglo American finalise a "merger of equals" plan of arrangement, Teck has mailed a letter of transmittal and election form to each registered holder of... 


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Murray & Roberts Limited closes Differential transaction for mining businesses
29th June 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The joint business rescue practitioners (BRPs) of Murray & Roberts Limited (MRL) have completed the Differential Capital transaction, a major milestone in the implementation of MRL’s business... 


SA's platinum assets, hydrogen fuel cell tech, green molecules make headlines
SA's platinum assets, hydrogen fuel cell tech, green molecules make headlines
26th June 2026

Mining Weekly Editor Martin Creamer notes that Sibanye-Stillwater’s CEO has declares the company’s South African platinum assets the ‘world’s best’; he discusses Deputy President Paul Mashatile's... 


BHP North America president Jessia Farrell
Mining major BHP to split president Americas role into two positions
26th June 2026 By: Reuters

Mining major BHP will split its president Americas role into two positions, president North America and president South America, as part of the executive leadership team changes it announced on... 


An image of PwC South Africa energy, utilities and resources leader Andries Rossouw
Action imperative for future success of global mining industry – PwC
25th June 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The mining industry is delivering a solid financial performance despite grappling with rising geopolitical pressures, energy transition demands and structural investment gaps. However, despite this... 


BHP CEO Brandon Craig
Strikes, soaring costs and M&A await BHP's new CEO Craig
25th June 2026 By: Reuters

Newly minted BHP CEO Brandon Craig faces a crowded in-tray as he takes mining's top job on July 1, from threatened iron ore strikes and ballooning costs to a potential uranium push and a febrile... 


Vedanta's aluminium smelter in India
Vedanta completes historic demerger, lists four new companies in India
25th June 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Global diversified miner Vedanta Group has passed a defining milestone in Indian corporate history with the successful listing of four newly demerged companies on the Bombay Stock Exchange and... 


A diamond mine in Western Australia
Bankwest Curtin Economics Centre warns Western Australia needs mining reform to continue growing
23rd June 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

New analysis from the Bankwest Curtin Economics Centre finds that Western Australia risks missing the next wave of global resource investment unless it moves beyond its traditional "dig and ship"... 


An image of Pan African's tailings facility at the Elikhulu operations
Pan African takeover of Emmerson approved, ASX listing to begin
22nd June 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

An Australian court-approved scheme of arrangement for dual-listed Pan African Resources to acquire ASX-listed Emmerson Resources through the latter’s wholly owned subsidiary Tennant Consolidated... 


Shanghai Week, Phelan Green, platinum jewellery demand make headlines
Shanghai Week, Phelan Green, platinum jewellery demand make headlines
19th June 2026

Mining Weekly Editor Martin Creamer discusses July’s Shanghai Week, which is set to firm up platinum’s already solid status; Phelan Green selecting Johnson Matthey technology for its Saldanha... 


The above image depicts professional services firm Deloitte Chile energy resources and industrials leader Patrick Hall
Chile’s copper to play major role in decarbonisation
19th June 2026 By: Lynne Davies

As Chile targets net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, its continued production of copper and lithium are key elements of the country’s energy transition, with copper regarded as a longer-term... 


BHP's Escondida mine, in Chile
BHP readies $1.5 billion Chile power transmission line sale
18th June 2026 By: Reuters

Diversified miner BHP is gearing up to sell its power transmission lines in Chile as it refocuses toward copper mining in the country, newspaper Diario Financiero reported on Wednesday, citing... 


Resources Watch
Resources Watch
17th June 2026

This week: Africa must create conditions that allow investment to flourish, Junior Indaba hears; South Africa’s Zandkopsdrift rare earths project highlighted at Junior Indaba and, Electra Mining... 


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MMC, rare earths, Jr mining opportunities make headlines
12th June 2026

Mining Weekly Editor Martin Creamer discusses the completion of Manganese Metal Company’s new plant in Mpumalanga; the rare earths project in the Northern Cape that was highlighted on day two of... 


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