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Council explores potential of Gold as a Service platform for digital
19th March 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Industry body the World Gold Council’s latest White Paper, co-authored with Boston Consulting Group, explores the potential of “Gold as a Service” – a new platform to support the issuance and... 


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WGC unpacks gold, silver market differences as investors seek crisis diversification
19th March 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

During times of global uncertainty and geopolitical uncertainty, commodities such as gold and silver tend to benefit from increased demand; however, the World Gold Council (WGC) says the demand... 


Artemis restores Blackwater milling after gearbox failure
Artemis restores Blackwater milling after gearbox failure
19th March 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Precious metals miner Artemis Gold has resumed full milling operations at its Blackwater mine in British Columbia following a temporary shutdown caused by a mechanical failure earlier this month.... 


Zijin’s investment unit aims to expand strategic metal portfolio
Zijin’s investment unit aims to expand strategic metal portfolio
19th March 2026 By: Bloomberg

Zijin Mining Group, China’s biggest gold and copper producer, wants to invest in metals like tungsten and uranium, as the global bid to secure critical minerals drives prices higher. “We are... 


West Wits CEO Rudi Deysel.
More gold mining approvals have been secured by West Wits
18th March 2026 By: Martin Creamer

The Australia-listed gold mining company West Wits Mining, which is already on the way to contributing $1.15-billion-plus to the South African economy over the 17-year life of its maiden Qala... 


Afema project’s resource grows to 4.65Moz – Turaco
18th March 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

ASX-listed Turaco Gold has announced continued rapid growth in its southeastern Côte d’Ivoire Afema project’s independent Joint Ore Reserves Committee- (Jorc-) compliant mineral resource estimate... 


Goldplat reports higher interim net profit, revenue
Goldplat reports higher interim net profit, revenue
18th March 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

Aim-listed Goldplat says it continued to achieve strong profitable results for the six months ended December 31, 2025, with net profit having increased by 133% year-on-year to £3.28-million. The... 


Resources Watch
Resources Watch
18th March 2026

This week: Harmony studying high-margin surface gold projects in Free State and West Wits and, Strong cash generation enabling Harmony to fund a future in both gold and copper 


At gold pour are (from left) Martin Creamer, Lucas Msimango, Jaques De Beer, Michael Quinert, Rudi Deysel and Ayanda Shabalala.
West Wits pours first Qala Shallows gold at Sibanye-Stillwater’s Ezulwini plant
17th March 2026 By: Martin Creamer

First blast October, first pour March. It’s just go, go, go for Australia-listed West Wits Mining as it streaks ahead at a time of sky-high gold prices. The highly impressive and safe manner in... 


West Wits Mining chairman Michael Quinert.
Many more ‘great’ gold opportunities in South Africa, West Wits chair says at first gold pour
17th March 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Many more "great" opportunities exist in South Africa for gold mine development, West Wits Mining chair Michael Quinert emphasised on March 17 when the first gold pour from his new virgin rock Qala... 


The Damang mine
Ghana weighs local bids for $1bn revival of Gold Fields' Damang mine
17th March 2026 By: Reuters

Ghana is assessing three bids from local investors to take over Gold Fields’ Damang gold mine, which requires up to $1 billion of investment to revive, the mining regulator told Reuters, nearly a... 


Rox approves Youanmi FID, paving way for construction
Rox approves Youanmi FID, paving way for construction
17th March 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Gold developer Rox Resources has approved the final investment decision (FID) for its wholly owned Youanmi project, in Western Australia, clearing the way for construction to begin. The FID... 


Trafigura to help Venezuela's Minerven develop a responsible gold-sourcing programme
Trafigura to help Venezuela's Minerven develop a responsible gold-sourcing programme
17th March 2026 By: Reuters

Trafigura will work with Venezuela's state gold miner Minerven to develop a responsible sourcing programme as part of its pre-payment deal for gold dore, a semi-pure alloy, the Swiss commodity... 


Perseus subsidiary sells interest in Sudan project
16th March 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

ASX-listed Perseus Mining’s wholly owned subsidiary, Perseus Sudan Holdings, has signed a share purchase agreement (SPA) to sell its 70% interest in the Meyas Sand project (MSGP), in Sudan, to Hong... 


Gold from South Africa's Rand Refinery.
Gold’s Middle East disruption confined to region, World Gold Council strategists note
16th March 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Gold trade disruption caused by the war in the Middle East should not be compared with that of the global impact experienced during the Covid pandemic but should rather be viewed as a regional... 


South Africa’s mining production up 4.6% amid global uncertainty
13th March 2026 By: Martin Creamer

The month of January marked a surprising resilience in South Africa’s mining sector, with overall production up 4.6% year-on-year despite severe flooding in Mpumalanga and Limpopo. The January... 


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Upward Spiral highlights service offering for mining, industrial sustainability
13th March 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Mining, logistics and waste management company Upward Spiral 1471 on March 12 showcased its offering for mining and industries, hosting a media engagement to demonstrate its suite of local products... 


Cygnus raises A$25m for Quebec copper/gold project
13th March 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Investors are backing dual-listed Cygnus Metals' Chibougamau copper/gold project in Quebec, Canada, raising A$25-million through a share placement to accelerate exploration, resource growth and... 


India gold discounts hit near-decade high; Mideast tensions lift China demand
13th March 2026 By: Reuters

Gold discounts in India widened this week to their deepest point in nearly a decade as demand stayed subdued and some traders steered clear of paying import duties, while escalating Middle East... 


The Antamina mine in Peru
Wheaton forecasts strong 2026 output growth
13th March 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Precious metals streaming company Wheaton Precious Metals expects production growth in 2026, forecasting attributable output of 860 000 oz to 940 000 oz of gold equivalent as new streams and... 


Harmony Gold, Bokoni, Seriti Green make headlines
Harmony Gold, Bokoni, Seriti Green make headlines
13th March 2026

Mining Weekly Editor Martin Creamer discusses Harmony Gold progressing studies to recover the gold from its Free State tailings dams; the definitive feasibility study for the Bokoni PGMs project... 


The pit at KCGM
Northern Star shares hammered on another production downgrade
13th March 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Australian gold miner Northern Star Resources saw its share price tumble on Friday after warning that achieving the lower end of its revised 2026 financial year production guidance will be... 


Artemis mill outage hits Blackwater production
Artemis mill outage hits Blackwater production
13th March 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Canadian miner Artemis Gold has reported an unplanned mill shutdown at its Blackwater mine in British Columbia after a ball mill gearbox failure. The company said the failure occurred on March 11,... 


Westgold completes demerger of noncore assets to new Australian miner Valiant
13th March 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Dual-listed Westgold Resources on Friday reported that it had completed the divestment of its Reedy project and Comet project to newly formed Valiant Gold, as part of a strategy to separate noncore... 


Complete CFI unit mounted on an open pit carrier.
Innovative rock-breaking solution progresses
13th March 2026 By: Nadine Ramdass

Following delays, rock-breaking technology specialist Rock Eater is progressing with demonstrations of its low-energy rock-breaking controlled foam injection (CFI) Type One machine, with plans to... 


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Dynamic roof support enhances deep-level underground mining 
13th March 2026 By: Nadine Ramdass

As platinum group metal (PGM) mines in South Africa reach greater depths, often exceeding 1 000 m and at times reaching a depth of 2 000 m, traditional roof support solutions are becoming... 


Westgold strenghtens balance sheet flexibility with A$600m revolving credit facility
12th March 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX- and TSX-listed gold producer Westgold Resources has secured A$600-million in new revolving credit facilities, strengthening its balance sheet and increasing financial flexibility as it... 


Harmony Gold CEO Beyers Nel (right) interviewed by Mining Weekly's Martin Creamer.
Harmony studying high-margin surface gold projects in Free State and West Wits
12th March 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Harmony Gold Mining Company is progressing studies to recover the gold from its Free State tailings dams as well as those that span the West Wits area around its Mponeng gold mine. The Johannesburg... 


The Marikana PGM operation
South Africa's mining output rose 4.6% y/y in January; mineral sales up 31.7% y/y
12th March 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

South Africa's mining production increased by 4.6% year-on-year in January, with platinum group metals (PGMs), chromium ore and manganese ore having made the largest positive contributions and... 


Aris Mining CEO Neil Woodyer
Aris Mining guides 2026 gold output to up to 350 000 oz
12th March 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Canada-listed Aris Mining expects gold production to increase in 2026 to between 300 000 oz and 350 000 oz, as output rises at its Colombian operations and a new processing plant comes on line.... 


Flakes of gold in a pan
Mali to introduce special mining brigade to curb illegal output
12th March 2026 By: Bloomberg

Mali is establishing a mining task force with judicial powers to oversee gold mining and quarrying sites in the West African nation. The Brigade spéciale des mines will step up inspections and... 


Dave Anthony will retire in May
Asante appoints COO, starts search for CEO
12th March 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Canada-headquartered gold producer Asante Gold has appointed Campbell Baird as COO as part of a leadership transition that will also see president and CEO Dave Anthony retire in May. Baird’s... 


George Burns and Christian Milau
Eldorado outlines leadership transition as CEO Burns plans retirement
12th March 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Gold miner Eldorado Gold on Wednesday outlined a leadership transition plan that will see CEO George Burns retire later this year, with president Christian Milau set to take over the top role.... 


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