Canadian multinational streaming company Wheaton Precious Metals has announced the third iteration of its "Future of Mining Challenge", calling on investors globally to propose solutions that... 

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... 

While junior explorer Altona Rare Earths is undertaking metallurgy work at its Monte Muambe rare earths and Monte Muambe fluorspar and gallium projects, in Mozambique, it is prioritising the... 

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... 

ASX-listed technology company Chrysos Corporation has successfully refinanced its corporate facilities with a new A$200-million syndicated facility with three Australian financiers. These new debt... 

Canadian gold exploration company Blue Jay Gold Corporation has successfully raised gross proceeds of $14.7-million following a “best efforts” brokered private placement led by Beacon Securities.... 

TSX-listed gold and silver miner Rockhaven has garnered approval from the Energy, Mines and Resources Branch of the Yukon government to extract high-grade direct shipping oxide material from its... 

NYSE- and TSX-listed Pan American Silver Corporation has decided to advance a conceptual plan for a phased development of new mineral resources to support potential production growth and extension... 

Vancouver-based precious metals exploration company American Pacific Mining Corporation has launched a 15 000 m reverse circulation (RC) and diamond core drill programme at its Madison copper/gold... 

This year’s West African Mining & Power Expo (WAMPEX), which is endorsed by the Ghanaian Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, will convene over 6 000 mining professionals while celebrating its... 

Minerals industry association Ghana Chamber of Mines aims to catalyse new investment partnerships, strengthen supplier and operator links, and elevate discussions regarding mineral value addition... 

Mining development in West Africa is entering a new growth phase shaped around the development of more technically complex projects, particularly underground mining opportunities; higher... 

The mining cadastre under development by South Africa’s Department of Minerals and Petroleum Resources (DMPR) must be rolled out “effectively, rapidly and transparently”. That was the emphatic... 

ASX-listed American Rare Earths has started with its 2026 exploration drilling programme at the Cowboy State mine within the Halleck Creek rare earths project, in Wyoming. The programme marks the... 

Aim-listed copper explorer Great Western has announced it is party to an option agreement with global copper producer KGHM Polska Miedz whereby KGHM may earn a 100% interest in the Eastside-Tango... 

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... 

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.... 

Egypt will carry out its first comprehensive aerial mining survey in more than four decades, part of efforts to unlock mineral discoveries and attract foreign investment. Xcalibur Smart Mapping... 

ASX- and TSX-V-listed Cygnus Metals has reported solid intercepts of gold including 8.4 m grading 16.3 g/t and 3.6 m grading 15.7 g/t from the Golden Eye deposit at the Chibougamau gold and copper... 

ASX-listed Haranga Resources has declared a maiden mineral resource estimate (MRE) of 2.46-million tonnes grading 5.1 g/t gold, for 402 000 contained ounces, at the Lincoln gold project, in... 

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,... 

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... 

London-listed URU Metals has completed the fieldwork component of the ground-based frequency-domain electromagnetic (FDEM) survey at the Zeb nickel project, in South Africa. The survey forms part... 

Aim-listed Kazera Global says there is growing interest in the development of its tantalum and lithium project African Tantalum (Aftan), in southern Namibia. Kazera has received expressions of... 

Eligible South African junior miners can access funding through the Junior Mining Exploration Fund (JMEF) to de-risk early-stage exploration projects. Increased exploration activity will help to... 

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... 

The junior mining and exploration sectors in South Africa provide a way forward to expand the country’s critical minerals discovery and producing capability, with various funding programmes to... 

Because junior mining companies are the principal drivers of mineral exploration in South Africa, junior mining lobby association the Junior Mining Council (JMC) is calling for increased investment... 

Despite ongoing economic challenges stemming from the rise of lab-grown diamonds – considering Botswana was a major miner of natural diamonds – and depressed global diamond demand, professional... 

Having identified multiple anomalies across copper, silver and lead/zinc across the north-eastern Damara Belt using AI tools, mineral exploration company Botswana Minerals has found a 9.5 km copper... 

Canada's largest mining company Agnico Eagle has announced plans to invest $14-billion across its operating, development and exploration assets in Ontario by 2030, including $2-billion on its... 

Bernard Swanepoel has joined the board of Canadian mineral exploration company Thor Explorations, which is focused on the acquisition, exploration and development of mineral properties in Nigeria,...