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KGHM's Lubin mine, in Poland
Mining giants KGHM, BHP ink MoU to explore areas of mutual interest globally
8th September 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The second-largest producer of silver globally and the EU's largest producer of mined copper KGHM Polska Miedź and global diversified miner BHP World Exploration have signed a memorandum of... 


Sibanye-Stillwater's Rustenburg PGM operation
Sibanye-Stillwater proposes restructure of South African PGM shaft; 1 114 jobs on the line
8th September 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Global mining and metals processing group Sibanye-Stillwater will start consultations with organised labour and non-unionised employees regarding the proposed restructuring of the Kwezi shaft – an... 


An image of SAIMM president Gary Lane
SAIMM president proffers solutions to industry capability challenge beyond more graduates
4th September 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

What is commonly described as a skills shortage in the country’s mining industry has become a much broader capability challenge and this will accelerate over the next decade as an experienced and... 


Sibanye-Stillwater, hydrogen truck fleet opportunity, Northam Platinum make headlines
Sibanye-Stillwater, hydrogen truck fleet opportunity, Northam Platinum make headlines
4th September 2026

Mining Weekly Editor Martin Creamer unpacks Sibanye-Stillwater’s new projects; a six-million-ounce platinum demand opportunity from hydrogen truck fleets; and Northam Platinum wanting its Eland... 


Resources Watch
Resources Watch
2nd September 2026

This week: Harmony’s underground gold mines producing at 38% free cash margin and, DRDGOLD hoping new technology will improve gold recovery 


Outgoing BHP chief commercial officer Rag Udd
BHP's chief commercial officer to step down in January, internal memo shows
2nd September 2026 By: Reuters

BHP's Chief Commercial Officer Rag Udd will step down at the end of January to pursue an opportunity outside the company, according to a staff memo seen by Reuters on Tuesday, leaving open one of... 


Incoming Invest in Canada chairperson Dominic Barton
Canadian Prime Minister announces new leaders of Invest in Canada to drive ambitions
1st September 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

In response to a rapidly changing global trade landscape and to help reach a targeted $1-trillion of total investment in Canada over the next five years, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has... 


Tshiamiso Trust reports increase in claims activity, bolsters outreach
28th August 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The Tshiamiso Trust has reported an increase in claims activity for the 2026 financial year as it moves into the latter half of its lifespan, with claim lodgements having increased by 64%... 


Voltalia's 148 MW Bolobedu solar power plant
Voltalia commissions 148 MW solar plant for Richards Bay Minerals
28th August 2026 By: Schalk Burger

Renewable energy company Voltalia has commissioned the 148 MW Bolobedu solar power plant, in Limpopo, for mining company Rio Tinto South Africa subsidiary Richards Bay Minerals (RBM). Bolobedu will... 


Rock-sounding tech, government-business partnership, next-generation platform make headlines
Rock-sounding tech, government-business partnership, next-generation platform make headlines
28th August 2026

Mining Weekly Editor Martin Creamer discusses the CSIR’s recent test of digital rock-sounding technology at Harmony Gold’s Mponeng mine; Minerals Council South Africa is positive about the launch... 


Conference to showcase tailings management
28th August 2026 By: Trent Roebeck

The Slope Stability X26 (SSX26) Conference and Expo – an exhibition for tailings and geotechnical engineers – will display the latest developments and insights for mine slope stability and... 


South32's Hermosa base metals mine in Arizona
Australia's South32 annual profit jumps 55%, extends shareholder-returns programme
27th August 2026 By: Reuters

Australia's South32 on Thursday posted a 55% rise in annual profit, largely in line with market expectations, and extended its shareholder-returns programme, sending its shares to a more than... 


Resources Watch
Resources Watch
26th August 2026

This week: It's been a very good year for DRDGOLD and, Exxaro wants energy, future metals to be more than half of group earnings by 2030 


Exxaro media roundtable.
Exxaro driving modernisation, reviewing what mine of future could look like
26th August 2026 By: Martin Creamer

South Africa’s Exxaro Resources is reviewing what the mine of the future could look like amid a modernisation drive, Exxaro CEO Ben Magara pointed out in response to Mining Weekly during a media... 


Solar panels at a mine in South Africa
South African miners accelerate shift to renewable power to cut Eskom reliance
26th August 2026 By: Reuters

South Africa's mining firms are accelerating investment in renewable energy as they seek to diversify power sources, cut costs and meet decarbonisation targets, marking a shift after decades of... 


Paul Dunne, Mzila Mthenjane, Shamini Harrington, Richard Stewart.
Minerals Council hails launch of partnership to unlock growth, jobs, confidence
21st August 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Minerals Council South Africa has responded exceedingly positively to the launch by President Cyril Ramaphosa of the third phase of South Africa’s Government-Business Partnership for Growth and... 


Hive Hydrogen, Exxaro, DRDGold developments make headlines
Hive Hydrogen, Exxaro, DRDGold developments make headlines
21st August 2026

Mining Weekly Editor Martin Creamer unpacks the latest updates on the $5.8-billion green hydrogen-ammonia project in Nelson Mandela Bay, Exxaro scaling its renewable-energy business; and DRDGold’s... 


South African President Cyril Ramaphosa speaking at the launch of Phase 3 of the Government-Business Partnership
Government and business pin hopes of 3% growth on mining, farming, tourism and infrastructure
20th August 2026 By: Terence Creamer

The four sectors of mining, agriculture, tourism and infrastructure have been selected under Phase 3 of the Government-Business Partnership as the platforms for raising South Africa’s growth to 3%... 


Exxaro CEO Ben Magara.
Exxaro lifts revenue, continues to scale renewable-energy business
20th August 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Despite heightened geopolitical tensions, increasing inflationary pressures and broader macroeconomic headwinds, South African resources group Exxaro delivered a strong first-half performance,... 


Molten copper
Greater regulatory scrutiny no bar to mining mergers, bosses say
19th August 2026 By: Reuters

Mining bosses say that regulatory scrutiny of major mergers is increasing as governments pay closer attention to critical minerals and security of supply in the face of a volatile geopolitical... 


Vale mining operation in Brazil
Vale report guides presidential candidates to propel Brazil as a global mining leader
19th August 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Brazilian iron-ore, copper and nickel producer Vale has launched a proposal to accelerate the growth of mining and position Brazil as a global leader in the sector, leveraging the country's... 


An image of BHP's West Australia Iron Ore
BHP bullish on copper outlook, reports highest dividend in four years
18th August 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Australian multinational mining and metals company BHP achieved higher earnings, stronger cash flow and a materially stronger balance sheet for the year ended June 30, owing to a good operational... 


Glencore CEO Gary Nagle
Glencore’s planned Australian debut draws interest as investors look past coal
18th August 2026 By: Reuters

Glencore could leap into top market indices within six months of listing in Australia as fund managers' copper appetite may outweigh concerns over thermal coal exposure, analysts and investors said... 


BHP CEO Brandon Craig
BHP profit tops estimates as copper powers growth, to pay highest dividend in 4 years
18th August 2026 By: Reuters

BHP Group reported better-than-expected full-year earnings and declared its highest annual dividend in four years, boosted by record copper prices that cemented the metal's lead over iron-ore as... 


Vale CEO Gustavo Pimenta
Vale wins eight 'bests' in Extel Latin America Executive Team awards
17th August 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Brazilian multinational miner Vale has ranked first in all eight categories of the Metals & Mining sector in the 2026 Extel Latin America Executive Team awards. The ranking evaluates the... 


Kumba Iron Ore's Sishen mine
Anglo strikes year-long iron-ore deal with China’s State buyer
14th August 2026 By: Bloomberg

Anglo American has struck a yearlong supply deal with China’s State-backed iron-ore buyer, joining BHP Group among miners that have finalised an agreement with the group. South African producer... 


Resources Watch
Resources Watch
12th August 2026

This week: Seriti unpacks big renewables ambition for coal heartland as first 155 MW wind project enters into operation; And, Considerable room to increase mining’s innovation intensity, survey finds 


Bauxite being loaded onto a ship at a Guinea port
Guinea picks Glencore as offtaker for State-owned bauxite miner
7th August 2026 By: Bloomberg

Guinea picked Glencore as offtaker to buy bauxite produced by State-owned Nimba Mining Co, as the West African nation looks to manage more closely export flows of the aluminum feedstock. Glencore... 


A group of women in an underground mine all in PPE representing gender equity
Milestones put miner at fore of equity drive
7th August 2026 By: Halima Frost

Platinum group metals miner Implats has superseded its diversity targets ahead of its 2026 financial year end deadline, surpassing its goal of achieving 29% women representation in management, with... 


a woman in PPE underground looking at charts
Minerals Council drives gender equity programme for change
7th August 2026 By: Halima Frost

Gender equity in the South African mining sector is linked to equity competitiveness; skills development; product innovation; environmental, social and governance performance; the long-term... 


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