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Manganese port activity.
Give South Africa’s manganese mines a good logistics future right now – don’t wait
21st April 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Without compromising the positions of any stakeholders or the credibility of the process, a way must be found to fast-track a good logistical future for South Africa’s very important manganese... 


Rio Tinto iron-ore piles in Pilbara
Rio Tinto flags possible supply chain risks, posts higher Q1 iron-ore sales
21st April 2026 By: Reuters

Miner Rio Tinto warned on April 21 of limited visibility on the effects of the Middle East war on its supply chains in the second half of the 2026 financial year, but stronger production from its... 


One of AMSA's steelmaking plants
South Africa steel needs demand not belligerence, regulator says
20th April 2026 By: Bloomberg

The key to rescuing South Africa’s ailing steel industry, in which a unit of ArcelorMittal South Africa (AMSA) is feuding with smaller competitors, is by growing demand rather than fixating on... 


Discussion panel and attendees at Memsa event to boost opportunities for South Africa’s OEMs.
Growth’s not an entitlement, investment’s not a given, Memsa event hears
20th April 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Growth is not an entitlement and capital investment is not a given. These were two key points that Minerals Council South Africa CEO Mzila Mthenjane emphasised during a Mining Equipment... 


Vale openpit mine
Vale books best first-quarter iron-ore sales in eight years
17th April 2026 By: Reuters

Brazilian miner Vale reported on April 16 its highest iron ore sales for a first quarter since 2018, while also announcing the suspension of pellet operations in Oman amid the war in the Middle... 


Northern Cape investment commitments
Investors commit R105-billion-plus to Northern Cape development
16th April 2026 By: Martin Creamer

South Africa’s minerals-endowed Northern Cape province has attracted more than R105-billion in investment pledges in new and expanded mining, energy and agriculture projects, with an expected 19... 


Platinum group metals' production surge.
PGMs, China’s stockpiling spur mining production leap, Minerals Council reports
15th April 2026 By: Martin Creamer

South Africa’s mining sector entered 2026 with robust momentum, posting notable year-on-year production gains in February largely on the back of platinum group metals (PGMs) and China’s stockpiling... 


BHP global generative exploration head Dr Cam McCuaig.
Exploration workshop sessions initiated in Africa by BHP
15th April 2026 By: Martin Creamer

A series of workshops to promote and support greater intelligence and collaboration in minerals exploration in key mining jurisdictions in sub-Saharan Africa are to be conducted by global mining... 


Gina Rinehart
Billionaire Gina Rinehart partly loses iron-ore legal battle
15th April 2026 By: Bloomberg

Hancock Prospecting, the private company of billionaire Gina Rinehart, has partly lost a decade-long legal battle with Wright Prospecting over royalties, but will retain ownership of a major... 


Equipment in use at a South African manganese mining operation
South Africa's mining production up 9.7% y/y in Feb
14th April 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) has reported that the country's mining production increased by 9.7% year-on-year in February, with platinum group metals (PGMs), chromium ore, manganese ore and... 


Green hydrogen rotary kiln.
Multi-country hydrogen-based iron-ore-to-green-steel breakthrough in Namibia
14th April 2026 By: Martin Creamer

A green hydrogen breakthrough in Namibia is opening the way for decarbonised steel using iron-ore of considerably lower grade. In an electrically powered hydrogen rotary kiln, 80 t of Australian... 


Iron-ore
China imports more iron-ore, coal in Q1, but less copper
14th April 2026 By: Reuters

As a key driver of various commodity market trends and pricing, China’s imports of iron-ore, copper and coal for March and the first quarter of the year varied. According to customs data cited by... 


Vale iron-ore operation
Iran war allows Australia to revive green iron ambitions
14th April 2026 By: Reuters

The conflict in the Middle East has cracked open the door for Australia to speed up the development of a handful of green iron projects as part of efforts to cut emissions from producing steel.... 


Molten gold
Venezuela hopes to lure back international miners, but it's a risky business
13th April 2026 By: Reuters

Venezuela's effort to attract foreign investors to develop its gold, iron and bauxite seams has enthusiastic backing from the Trump administration but faces big challenges, including armed groups... 


Sul Superior dam at the suspended Gongo Soco mine, in Brazil
Vale builds tailings reprocessing plant at defunct Gongo Soco mine
13th April 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Brazil-headquartered iron-ore and nickel producer Vale is reinforcing the Minas Gerais region as a hub for iron-ore production from circular sources, having advanced a circular mining programme at... 


Image of global map, mining operations and the new Mining Weekly International logo
Creamer Media consolidates global resources coverage under Mining Weekly International banner
13th April 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Creamer Media’s Mining Weekly has launched a new daily email newsletter and related webpage to consolidate its global resources coverage under the Mining Weekly International banner. Each weekday,... 


Pan African Resources Evader solar farm.
Eskom confident of meeting winter demand, Minerals Council South Africa indicates
10th April 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Amid the expectation of Eskom publishing its winter outlook later this month, the State-owned power utility has meanwhile expressed confidence that it will be able to meet electricity demand as... 


By early 2027, Fortescue expects to have installed 290 MW of renewable capacity to support daytime “green processing” at its ore facilities.
Fortescue accelerates rollout of large-scale green energy grid in Pilbara
10th April 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Iron-ore major Fortescue is accelerating the development of what it says will be the world’s first fully integrated, large-scale green energy grid for heavy industry, as part of its push to... 


BHP incoming CEO Brandon Craig
Iron-ore slides after incoming BHP chief sighted in Beijing
9th April 2026 By: Bloomberg

Iron-ore slid to its lowest in a month after a report that BHP Group’s incoming CEO had met with Chinese executives in Beijing this week, a possible sign that frosty relations between the mining... 


Iron-ore falls as shipments jump, Trump agrees to two-week ceasefire
Iron-ore falls as shipments jump, Trump agrees to two-week ceasefire
8th April 2026 By: Reuters

Iron-ore futures prices fell on Wednesday, as shipments of the key steelmaking ingredient from major suppliers surged and US President Donald Trump agreed to a two-week ceasefire with Iran. The... 


Umsobomvu Wind Farm reaches turn-on date.
More renewable power for South Africa’s platinum, iron-ore, diamond mines
7th April 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Diversified mining major Anglo American and EDF have switched on more renewable energy in South Africa through their Envusa joint venture’s rapid back-to-back project execution model. The latest... 


A haul truck in operation at an iron-ore mine
Iron-ore at three-week low as shrinking steel margins, slow demand weigh
2nd April 2026 By: Reuters

Iron-ore futures prices slid to their lowest in nearly three weeks on Thursday, pressured by shrinking steel margins and faltering demand following the completion of pre-holiday restocking in top... 


Guinea’s Simandou to become largest driver of seaborne iron-ore supply growth – WoodMac
Guinea’s Simandou to become largest driver of seaborne iron-ore supply growth – WoodMac
1st April 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

The emergence of Guinea's Simandou as a large-scale, high-grade iron-ore supplier marks a significant change in the global seaborne iron-ore market. According to consultancy Wood Mackenzie... 


Master Drilling CEO Danie Pretorius.
Proudly South African drill rigs without human intervention on way
31st March 2026 By: Martin Creamer

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... 


Iron-ore rangebound as surging fuel costs offset high portside China stocks
Iron-ore rangebound as surging fuel costs offset high portside China stocks
30th March 2026 By: Reuters

Iron-ore futures prices were stuck in a tight range on Monday, as investors assessed the cost impact of elevated energy prices and a pickup in steel demand in top consumer China against high... 


Rio Tinto maintains 2026 guidance despite cyclone disruptions
Rio Tinto maintains 2026 guidance despite cyclone disruptions
30th March 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Diversified miner Rio Tinto has maintained its 2026 Pilbara iron-ore shipment guidance of 323-million to 338-million tonnes, despite disruptions caused by recent cyclones in Western Australia. The... 


Northern Cape Premier Dr Zamani Saul.
Northern Cape can be South Africa’s next mining hub, says Minerals Council economist
30th March 2026 By: Martin Creamer

South Africa's Northern Cape province has the potential to unlock significant revenue from a revitalised and expanded mining sector, Minerals Council South Africa acting chief economist Bongani... 


Minerals Council South Africa Acting Chief Economist Bongani Motsa.
Flow-through can advance South African exploration, says Minerals Council economist
30th March 2026 By: Martin Creamer

The introduction of a flow-through shares incentive scheme by the South African government would solve this country’s exploration problems. A slide with words to that effect was prominently... 


Minerals Council South Africa CEO Mzila Mthenjane.
Minerals Council CEO reiterates need for coordinated cross-govt policy environment
27th March 2026 By: Martin Creamer

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... 


Fenix braces for dual hit from fuel constraints and cyclone risk
Fenix braces for dual hit from fuel constraints and cyclone risk
26th March 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Australian iron-ore producer Fenix Resources on Thursday warned that diesel shortages linked to geopolitical tensions, combined with the approach of Tropical Cyclone Narelle, were impacting mining... 


India's iron-ore imports set to hit 7-year high in 2025/26
India's iron-ore imports set to hit 7-year high in 2025/26
26th March 2026 By: Reuters

India's imports of iron-ore, a key raw material in steelmaking, are set to rise to a seven-year high in the fiscal year ending on March 31, driven by a shortage of high-grade ore and demand from... 


BHP's Jimblebar iron-ore stocks in China hit near two-month low after ban reprieve, traders say
BHP's Jimblebar iron-ore stocks in China hit near two-month low after ban reprieve, traders say
26th March 2026 By: Reuters

Inventories of BHP's Jimblebar fines, a type of iron-ore, at some Chinese ports slid to a near two-month low after steelmakers rushed to take delivery during a one-week ban reprieve, according to... 


Iron-ore rises on Australia supply disruption concerns
Iron-ore rises on Australia supply disruption concerns
26th March 2026 By: Reuters

Iron-ore futures rose on Thursday, supported by concerns over Australian supply disruptions due to the closure of ports in the Pilbara region following a cyclone. The most-traded May iron ore... 


Andrew Forrest
Fortescue chair urges China to end iron-ore buying strategy
25th March 2026 By: Bloomberg

Fortescue's executive chairman Andrew Forrest said China’s state-backed iron buyer should stop using tactics aimed at negotiating lower prices for the key steel ingredient. Speaking Wednesday on... 


The Northern Cape is highlighting the many opportunities it offers investors
24th March 2026 By: Rebecca Campbell

A high-ranking delegation from the Northern Cape provincial government recently highlighted investment opportunities in the province. The delegation was led by Premier Dr Zamani Saul, and included... 


Geraldine Slattery
Energy security overtakes decarbonisation as resources become tools of power, says BHP's Slattery
24th March 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

The global mining and energy landscape has entered a period of “structural volatility” that is redefining resources from being traded commodities to instruments of national power, BHP Australia... 


Fortescue metals and operations CEO Dino Otranto
Iron-ore miners could face billions more in fuel costs due to Iran war, Fortescue says
23rd March 2026 By: Reuters

Iron-ore miners are at risk of incurring billions of dollars more in fuel costs if diesel prices continue to rise, a senior executive at Australia's Fortescue said on Monday. The US-Israeli war on... 


South African-born, naturalised Australian Brandon Craig has risen through the ranks and – for the last two years – been at the forefront of BHP's shift in direction.
BHP’s next leader faces same problems in deal-obsessed industry
19th March 2026 By: Bloomberg

BHP Group has picked the continuity candidate for its next boss: A life-long company man who has spent quarter of a century at the biggest miner, honing his skills in iron-ore and copper, its most... 


Anglo American CEO Duncan Wanblad
Anglo American expects final approval for Teck Resources merger around year-end, Brazil CEO says
19th March 2026 By: Reuters

London-listed mining company Anglo American expects to get final regulatory approval for its merger with Teck Resources around the year-end, the company's Brazil CEO Ana Sanches said on Wednesday.... 


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