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Allied Critical Metals delivers robust initial PEA at Portugal tungsten project
3rd March 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

Canadian mining company Allied Critical Metals has announced the results of an initial preliminary economic assessment (PEA) for its 100%-owned Borralha tungsten project, in northern Portugal. Key... 


PDC Machines' Product Head, PDC GM Africa Dr Sakib Khan and Mining Weekly's Martin Creamer.
Africa’s envisaged hydrogen mobility build-out sketched
3rd March 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Last year, South Africa witnessed hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) mobility in Johannesburg when B20 and G20 top-brass were chauffeured around in Toyota FCEVs courtesy of Valterra, which... 


Aluminium produced in Canada
Aluminium price surge will depend on length of Strait of Hormuz disruption, Goldman Sachs says
3rd March 2026 By: Reuters

Goldman Sachs said Monday the biggest risks to aluminium stem from potential disruptions to export routes and access to raw materials through the Strait of Hormuz, noting that the effect on prices... 


Amitsoq Island, Greenland
Investor interest in Greenland's mining has increased since Trump's threats, mining minister says
2nd March 2026 By: Reuters

Investor interest in Greenland's mining industry has increased since US President Donald Trump made repeated threats to annex the country, a senior Greenlandic official told Reuters on Monday. The... 


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Kore making strides to gain full ownership of Kola project
2nd March 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

JSE-, Aim- and ASX-listed Kore Potash announced the purchase of a 0.46% interest in the share capital of Sintoukola Potash SA (SPSA) and the conditional right to acquire the remaining interest in... 


An image of Rio Tinto Africa iron and titanium MD and RBM MD Werner Duvenhage
Rio Tinto approves R8.5bn Zulti South investment, lifts project suspension
2nd March 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Mining major Rio Tinto has approved its subsidiary Richards Bay Minerals’ (RBM’s) Zulti South project, lifting the suspension which had been in place since January 2020. The about R8.5-billion... 


An iron-ore mine in Australia
Iron-ore gains as freight costs rise amid Iran war; shipments fall
2nd March 2026 By: Reuters

Iron-ore prices reversed earlier losses to trade higher on Monday, as investors shifted focus to potentially higher freight rates following the Iran conflict and falling shipments from major... 


Northam CEO Paul Dunne talking tailings expansion.
China’s ‘encouraging’ hydrogen progress witnessed first-hand by Northam Platinum
2nd March 2026 By: Martin Creamer

The ‘encouraging’ recent developments of the hydrogen economy in China have been witnessed first-hand by South Africa’s platinum group metals (PGM) miner and marketer Northam Platinum. This was... 


Oil tankers at sea
Ship insurers cancel war risk cover due to Iran conflict
2nd March 2026 By: Reuters

Several marine insurers said they are cancelling war risk cover for ships due to the conflict in Iran and the Gulf. Insurers including Gard, Skuld, NorthStandard, the London P&I Club and the... 


BHP CEO Mike Henry
Henry says BHP has no plans to become copper pure play
2nd March 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

The world’s largest miner, BHP, will stick to its long-standing diversified model rather than pivot to a single-commodity strategy, CEO Mike Henry said recently, stressing that portfolio breadth... 


An image of sod turning for Wits-SAHLI
Air Liquide invests R100m in Wits – South Africa Hydrogen Localisation Initiative
27th February 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Gas solutions provider Air Liquide South Africa, the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) and nonprofit the Localisation Support Fund (LSF) on February 27 officially launched the Wits – South... 


Northam CEO Paul Dunne presenting half-year results.
Consensus is broadening that robust platinum pricing will continue, Northam reports
27th February 2026 By: Martin Creamer

The broadening market consensus is that supply and demand fundamentals will continue to support robust pricing for platinum, and this, together with Northam Platinum’s  growth profile, places the... 


Project Roan, in Zambia
Jubilee to reconfigure board over time, considers way forward for dividends
27th February 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Aim- and AltX-listed Jubilee Metals Group has announced the completion of the transaction to sell its chrome and platinum group metals operations in South Africa, which allows the company to focus... 


A Northam Platinum operation.
Northam Platinum declares record interim cash dividend of R2.8bn
27th February 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Platinum group metals (PGMs) company Northam Platinum on Friday declared a record interim cash dividend of R2.8-billion from income reserves. For the six months ended December 31, the board of... 


Valterra Platinum CEO Craig Miller
Jameson cells ringing efficiency bells at Valterra Platinum
26th February 2026 By: Martin Creamer

The two words, Jameson and cells, came up several times during Valterra Platinum’s information-packed presentation of excellent 2025 financial results, owing to these cells ringing many efficiency... 


Nevada tops annual global mining survey rankings, China ranks last
Nevada tops annual global mining survey rankings, China ranks last
26th February 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Nevada is the world’s most attractive mining jurisdiction, while China ranks last, according to the 2025 Annual Survey of Mining Companies published by the Fraser Institute on Thursday. The... 


Globally rated Metals & Mining Analyst and Portfolio Manager Shamim Mansoor.
Turning wealth in ground into wealth for South Africa’s people is a must, says analyst
26th February 2026 By: Martin Creamer

South Africa is at a pivotal juncture. It can choose to remain a supplier of raw commodities that enrich other countries or become a global leader in mineral‑based industries, says globally rated... 


The EGC mineral sands operation in Senegal
Eramet declares force majeure at Senegal mineral sands mine following a fire
26th February 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

French minerals resources company Eramet has declared force majeure at its Grande Côte (EGC) mineral sands operation, in Senegal, after a localised fire occured at the wet concentrator plant (WCP)... 


Valterra Platinum CEO Craig Miller
Sandsloot project has potential to ‘truly move needle’, excited Valterra Platinum reports
25th February 2026 By: Martin Creamer

“No doubt, you're all keen for an update on the Sandsloot underground project, not only because it's genuinely exciting, but because it has the potential to truly move the needle, and here’s why... 


An image of Botswana Diamonds chairperson John Teeling
Botswana Diamonds changes its name as it expands focus
25th February 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

London-listed diamond miner Botswana Diamonds has changed its name to Botswana Minerals, to reflect the expanded strategy of the company. “Botswana is a top location for exploration – geologically,... 


Valterra's Amandelbult Tumela mine.
Valterra Platinum’s market cap soars to R450bn, final R11.5bn dividend declared
25th February 2026 By: Martin Creamer

The market capitalisation of South Africa’s Valterra Platinum has soared to R450-billion from R300-billion at year-end and a gross final 2025 dividend of R11.5-billion has been declared. Earnings... 


ARM non-executive chairperson Dr Patrice Motesepe.
African Rainbow Minerals expects 65% to 75% rise in basic half-year earnings
24th February 2026 By: Martin Creamer

The basic earnings of South Africa’s African Rainbow Minerals (ARM) for the first half of its 2026 financial year are expected to increase by between 65% and 75% to between R2 300-million and R2... 


Andrada CEO Anthony Viljoen.
Thailand tin refiner adds to offtake agreement with Namibia tin miner Uis
24th February 2026 By: Martin Creamer

The wholly owned Namibia subsidiary of London Aim-listed Andrada Mining, Uis Tin Mining, has added to its offtake agreement with integrated tin producer Thailand Smelting & Refining (Thaisarco).... 


Gold bars
Both gold, platinum prices consolidating in high ranges
23rd February 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Refinery services provider Heraeus says gold prices continue to show a consolidation trend following record prices late in December, which means prices are moving within a specific, range-bound... 


Kendrick to acquire rare earth licences in Namibia
23rd February 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

London-listed Kendrick Resources has exercised a previously announced option and entered into a definitive agreement with Bonya Exploration, which owns Namibia exploration licences EPL4458 and EPL... 


An image from the Kagem emerald mine
Kagem achieves four-year LTI-free milestone
23rd February 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Emerald producer Kagem Mining, which has operations in Zambia, has been recognised by that country’s Minerals Regulation Commission for its four-year lost time injury- (LTI-) free achievement.... 


An image of the Blanket mine
Caledonia appoints arrangers for interim funding facility
23rd February 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

London-listed Caledonia Mining has appointed Standard Bank Group member Stanbic Bank Zimbabwe and CBZ Bank as co‑lead arrangers for an interim funding facility. The facility forms part of the... 


Ewoyaa site impression
Atlantic Lithium confirms recent takeover proposal will not be considered
23rd February 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

ASX- and Aim-listed Atlantic Lithium has ceased discussions with an interested buyer wanting to acquire all the issued share capital of the company. Atlantic recently received a conditional,... 


An image of the Montepuez mine
Gemfields earns $53m from February ruby auction
23rd February 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Gemstone miner Gemfields earned revenue of $53-million from a mixed-quality rough ruby auction held from February 9 to 20.  The gemstones were extracted by Gemfields’ 75%-owned Montepuez Ruby... 


Sibanye-Stillwater CEO Richard Stewart.
Sibanye-Stillwater’s 2025 headline earnings soar 281%, R3.7bn dividend declared
20th February 2026 By: Martin Creamer

The 2025 headline earnings per share of Sibanye-Stillwater soared by 285% and earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (Ebitda) came within a hair’s breadth of trebling with a... 


Century's Iceland aluminium smelter to return sooner than expected
20th February 2026 By: Reuters

US aluminium producer Century Aluminum said on Thursday that repairs would allow the shuttered capacity at its Grundartangi smelter in Iceland to restart by the end of April, around six months... 


An image of De Beers diamonds
De Beers’ loss widens to $511m amid ongoing diamond market challenges
20th February 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

A lower average rough price index and stock rebalancing initiatives had a significant impact on diamond miner De Beers’ earnings for the 2025 financial year, resulting in an underlying loss before... 


Anglo American CEO Duncan Wanblad
Anglo sees growth in refocused portfolio earnings despite reporting wider loss of $3.7bn
20th February 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Global diversified miner Anglo American is starting to see underlying earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (Ebitda) gains from its simplified portfolio that focuses on... 


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