South Africa’s Master Drilling, the Fochville-based company which on Tuesday reported a $292-million revenue record plus a nigh billion-dollar 2026 order book, is introducing autonomous drilling... 

London- and Botswana-listed Botswana Minerals has started the Phase 1 work programme at its highly prospective copper licences in Ngamiland, north-west Botswana, where the company holds significant... 

Minerals Council South Africa CEO Mzila Mthenjane on Friday reiterated South Africa’s urgent need for a coordinated cross-government policy environment directed at stimulating responsible and... 

Despite the implementation of British Columbia’s Mineral Claims Consultation Framework (MCCF) in early 2025, Canada's Association for Mineral Exploration (AME) says it is seeing an increase in the... 

Zambia-focused copper producer Jubilee Metals Group says the Phase 1 infill drilling programme at the Molefe mine, which is within trucking distance of the company's Sable refinery, has confirmed... 

Gold producer McEwen has reported a maiden mineral resource estimate (MRE) for its Tartan mine project, in Manitoba, outlining a combined 611 600 oz of gold and highlighting potential for further... 

ASX-listed junior LCL Resources has agreed a farm-in and joint venture agreement with Rio Tinto over its Ono project in Papua New Guinea (PNG), unlocking up to A$48-million in exploration funding... 

Given the increasing depths and complexity of orebodies, high and volatile energy costs, logistics bottlenecks and growing demand for safer and sustainable operations, the adoption of digital... 

Gold producer Austral Gold has started a phased exploration programme at the Juncal project in Chile, targeting near-mine silver opportunities close to its existing operations. The project is... 

Critical minerals developer Lifezone Metals has signed an exclusivity agreement with the government of Burundi to evaluate the Musongati nickel project, one of the country’s largest known nickel... 

South Africa’s mining sector must be a national economic priority so as to unleash its inherent and powerful multiplier effects, make inroads into high levels of unemployment and contribute to... 

Vancouver-based Deep Sea Minerals has begun engagement with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) as it moves to advance a licence application for deep seabed mineral... 

The Canadian government has introduced a new online Mine Permit Navigator aimed at providing greater clarity and predictability for mining proponents navigating federal approvals. Developed by... 

Canadian gold exploration company Roscan Gold Corporation reports that a preliminary economic assessment (PEA) for its Kandiolé gold project, in Mali, has estimated a robust $1.29-billion net... 

Nigeria has signed a $1.3-billion investment deal with Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) to build an alumina refinery and fund nationwide mineral exploration, the government said late on Sunday, in... 

As Southern Africa sees a renewed interest in gold investment, further progress is required to unlock sustained growth across Zimbabwe’s gold sector, where mining remains a cornerstone of the... 

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 Minerals Council South Africa has expressed disappointment that there was no mention in the 2026 Budget, presented to Parliament by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana on February 25, of reduced... 

Perth-based junior Kali Metals has consolidated its Pilbara footprint by acquiring SQM Australia's 30% interest in the DOM’s Hill and Pear Creek projects in Western Australia. The transaction will... 

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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).... 

Mining Weekly Editor Martin Creamer discuses Orion Minerals looking to longer-term exploration potential in the Northern Cape; platinum’s innovative new scent detection role; and mining’s standout... 

Copper 360 is mourning the loss of Jan Nelson, one of its founders and the driving force behind the JSE-listed company and several other mining companies ahead of that. Since September 2024,... 

With the benefit of attracting BHP Xplor into our organisation, we’re looking to longer-term exploration potential in the Northern Cape, Orion Minerals CEO Tony Lennox told Mining Weekly in a Zoom... 

Dr Patrice Motsepe, the founder of diversified mining company African Rainbow Minerals (ARM), has retired from his position as executive chairperson and as an employee of the Johannesburg Stock... 

Explosives and chemicals group AECI expects its headline earnings per share (HEPS) for the year ended December 31, 2025, to be between 43% and 58% higher year-on-year, which reflects higher... 

Canadian miner Agnico Eagle Mines has reported a 2.1% increase in year-end 2025 gold mineral reserves to a record 55.4-million ounces, as exploration success at key assets bolstered both reserves... 

The latest technologies, such as AI, neutral networks, and deep learning, are now of great importance regarding minerals exploration. But human field work remains essential. This was the consensus... 

Although investors are being much more selective about where they deploy capital, the fundamental conditions for a “cautiously constructive” South African mining sector in 2026 are present, says... 

Anglo American drew applause on day two of the Investing in African Mining Indaba for the R600-million the diversified mining major has provided for exploration in South Africa. Established with an... 

Botswana plans to ramp up mining exploration, including for critical minerals, as it seeks to diversify beyond diamonds by surveying the roughly 70% of its territory that remains unexplored, mines... 

Aim-listed Firering Strategic Minerals has completed the hot commissioning of Kiln 2 at its producing lime asset in Zambia, Limeco Resources, which is now entering the optimisation phase. As with...