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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has cut its 2026 growth projection for the South African economy to only 1% from a January projection of 1.4%, as it warned that the outbreak of war in the...
Anel van Niekerk has resigned as lead independent nonexecutive director of JSE-listed Copper 360, as well as chairperson of the company's audit committee, with effect from April 13. The Copper 360...
JSE-listed investment group Salungano Group's board has resolved that CEO Robinson Ramaite should remain CEO until March 31, 2027, saying the decision was made after consideration of the current...
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...
The National Empowerment Fund (NEF), in partnership with the Northern Cape provincial government, has launched and showcased eight black-owned enterprises as part of the Northern Cape Investment...
The International Monetary Fund cut its growth outlook on Tuesday due to Iran war-driven energy price spikes and supply disruptions and warned that the global economy would teeter on the brink of...
Copper, zinc and silver miner Canadian Copper has secured up to C$96-million in committed project financing from OR Royalties, which is a global top-five precious metal streaming company, and Ocean...
China's Sichuan Yahua Industrial Group said on Tuesday it had secured a six-month export quota for lithium concentrates from Zimbabwe, two months after Africa's top lithium producer suspended...
London-listed Altona Rare Earths has identified heavy rare earths element enrichment in the Monte Muambe fluorspar and gallium ore, a possible additional value driver for this multicommodity...
JSE-, LSE- and A2X-listed Tharisa produced 34 300 oz of platinum group metal (PGM) for the quarter ended March 31 – the second quarter of its 2026 financial year, with PGM recoveries stable at...
Yancoal Australia said on Tuesday it has entered a deal to acquire an 80% stake in the Kestrel coking coal mine in Queensland for up to $2.4-billion - a move that strengthens its position as one of...
TSX-V-listed precious and base metals explorer Tudor Gold has confirmed that planning is well advanced for its 2026 Treaty Creek exploration programme, which will follow up on gold discoveries made...
Aim- and TSX-V-listed rare earth elements and associated minerals company Mkango Resources’ subsidiaries HyProMag and Mkango Rare Earths UK have been named as collaborative project winners of the...
China is probably growing in importance to the gold market the same way it is growing in importance to the global economy. By contrast, the hegemonic dominance of the US is continuing to...
TSX- and Aim-listed Serabi Gold has managed to increase its gold production by 20% year-on-year to 12 042 oz in the first quarter of the year and to settle all of its debt. After repaying...
Aim- and ASX-listed Ariana Resources has appointed Michael Atkins nonexecutive chairperson, effective immediately. Current chairperson Michael de Villiers will step down from his role and take on...
Aim-listed Kodal Minerals has produced 26 981 t of spodumene concentrate, grading 5.28% lithium oxide, from its joint-owned Bougouni lithium project, in Mali, for the three months ended March 31....
Having garnered full board approval for constructing the Era Dorada gold and copper project, in Guatemala, on April 14, Nasdaq-listed Aura Minerals is proceeding with the $382-million project, with...
The US Department of Interior’s Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE) issued $134-million in funding in the 2026 financial year, through the Abandoned Mine Land Economic...
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...
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....
The International Monetary Fund, World Bank and International Energy Agency on Monday urged countries to avoid hoarding energy supplies and imposing export controls that could worsen what they...
Germany has agreed to give South Africa a new €200-million ($234-million) concessional climate loan, and the two countries will deepen cooperation in other areas like critical minerals, South...
Botswana's President has clinched multiple agreements with Oman, including on mineral exploration, oil storage infrastructure and renewable power, during a visit to the Gulf nation designed to...
Congo's leading copper and cobalt producers have had some orders for key leaching chemicals cancelled or withdrawn by suppliers this month, forcing miners to cut usage and consider output...
Mineral explorer KoBold Metals, backed by billionaires Jeff Bezos and Bill Gates, has launched a lithium exploration campaign in Democratic Republic of Congo, committing more than $50-million by...
TSX- and NYSE-listed Platinum Group Metals (PTM) says it is investigating opportunities to collaborate and co-invest with smaller furnace operators in South Africa who are interested in modifying...
TSX-listed Ivanhoe Mines has produced 71 417 t of copper in blister and anode from its Kamoa-Kakula copper smelter, in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), for the first quarter of this year....
Peter Secker has tendered his resignation as CEO of ASX-listed Canyon Resources CEO, citing personal reasons. He will, however, remain in his role over the coming months to lead Canyon through the...
TSX-listed Aclara Resources confirms in a feasibility study for its Carina project, in Brazil, the viability of an 18-year operation producing 4 378 t/y of rare earth oxides. This includes...
South Africa’s Presidency has been advised to reduce dependency on imported fossil fuels as current events may alter the economics of alternative fuel sources such as green hydrogen and green...
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...
TSX-V-listed Silverco Mining has confirmed in a preliminary economic assessment (PEA) of the Cusi mine, in Mexico, that a low-capital restart and production of 2.5-million ounces of silver...
Chilean State copper miner Codelco was fined by labor authorities after last year's deadly collapse at its El Teniente mine, while three contractors whose workers were killed or injured were...
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...
Namibia-focused Andrada Mining has reported positive tungsten, copper and tin test results at the Brandberg West project, demonstrating a strong grade uplift, high metal recoveries and significant...
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