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Glencore poised to benefit from Newcastle coal price surge and some gas-to-coal switching
1st April 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Diversified miner Glencore is set to benefit from Newcastle coal prices trending above $165/t since the US and Israel’s conflict started with Iran on February 28. The coal price currently exceeds... 


Employees preparing for the first blast at the Tharisa mine
Tharisa kicks off underground strategy with first blast
1st April 2026 By: Natasha Odendaal

Tharisa Minerals’ Tharisa mine has kicked off its new underground mining era with its inaugural blast on Tuesday. With the depletion of the mine’s openpit resources expected by around 2034, the... 


Master Drilling CEO Danie Pretorius (right) interviewed by Mining Weekly's Martin Creamer.
South Africa’s Master Drilling positioned to capitalise on bull run, CEO reports
1st April 2026 By: Martin Creamer

South Africa’s drilling provider across five continents, the Johannesburg Stock Exchange-listed Master Drilling, is well positioned to benefit from the commodity bull run, the shift in the market,... 


Prime Minister Anthony Albanese
Australia passes law to trade, stock fuel alongside rare earths
1st April 2026 By: Bloomberg

(Bloomberg) -- Australia’s parliament passed legislation empowering the country’s export credit agency to physically buy, stockpile and sell fuels alongside critical minerals including rare earths,... 


Cobalt stone
Mineral supply security advocate warns of Europe’s impending critical minerals crisis
1st April 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

London-based mining services provider Norge Mineraler says the closure of the Strait of Hormuz will have a direct impact on Europe’s ability to boost military capabilities, particularly if the... 


CSIR, Eskom, SANEDI, Coaltech launch HELE CFB Localisation Programme
CSIR, Eskom, SANEDI, Coaltech launch HELE CFB Localisation Programme
1st April 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), State-owned power utility Eskom, the South African National Energy Development Institute (SANEDI) and the Coaltech Research Association... 


A close-up image of mined coal
Coal India's sales rise for first time in six months on gas crunch, summer demand
1st April 2026 By: Reuters

Coal India's sales in March grew for the first time in six months, the company said on Wednesday, indicating a ramp-up in coal stocks ahead of peak summer amid a shortfall in gas supply due to the... 


Nolans rare earth project, in Australia
Arafura secures A$230m in equity subscriptions from German, Australian banks
1st April 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

ASX-listed Arafura Rare Earths has signed binding subscription agreements with Germany’s State-owned development bank Kreditanstalt für Wiederaufbau (KfW) and export credit agency Export Finance... 


Pipestone XL nickel alloy project area
First Atlantic’s awaruite recognised as strategic for US defence industry
1st April 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

TSX-V-listed First Atlantic Nickel Corporation has been accepted as a member of the US Defence Industrial Base Consortium (DIBC). The DIBC operates as a consortium-based contracting vehicle under... 


The shaft headgear at Eastplats' CRM mine
Eastplats targeting further growth in production tonnages
1st April 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Platinum group metals and chrome miner Eastern Platinum (Easplats) is targeting a consistent increase in run-of-mine production tonnages at its South African mining operations above 40 000 t a... 


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... 


Eskay Creek project area
Skeena halfway to Eskay Creek completion
1st April 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Since starting development activity on the Eskay Creek gold and silver project in British Columbia in December 2024, precious metals developer Skeena Resources has reached 49% completion of the... 


Gahcho Kué mine, in Canada
Mountain Province posts wider net loss amid intense market pressure
1st April 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

TSX-listed Mountain Province Diamonds has reported a wider net loss of $279-million in the year ended December 31, 2025, compared with a net loss of $80.8-million in the prior year. The $1.32... 


A haul truck in operation at the Sadiola mine
Allied Gold shareholders give their approval for Zijin deal
1st April 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Shareholders of Canada-based gold miner Allied Gold have voted in favour of the proposed buyout of the company by Hong Kong-listed Zijin Gold in a cash transaction valued at about C$5.5-billion.... 


Perenti outgoing MD and CEO Mark Norwell
Perenti appoints new MD and CEO
1st April 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed diversified global mining services group Perenti has appointed Dr Vanessa Torres to succeed Mark Norwell as MD and CEO with effect from June 1. Torres recently held the role of COO at... 


Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers
Australia blocks Hong Kong investor's voting rights on Northern Minerals
1st April 2026 By: Reuters

Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers has barred Hong Kong-based Ying Tak from voting or transferring 361.5-million shares in Northern Minerals, the Australian rare earths miner said on Wednesday. The... 


A cobalt mine in the DRC
US firm Virtus Minerals buys Congolese cobalt producer Chemaf
1st April 2026 By: Reuters

US firm Virtus Minerals has acquired Congolese cobalt and copper producer Chemaf, US Under Secretary of State for Economic Affairs Jacob Helberg said on Tuesday. Congo has been seeking to develop a... 


The Kamoa-Kakula mine
Kamoa-Kakula output guidance for 2026, 2027 lowered; output to reach above 500 000 t from 2028
1st April 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

TSX-listed Ivanhoe Mines has announced the results of an updated independent technical report for the Kamoa-Kakula Copper Complex, incorporating changes to the mine design and extraction sequence,... 


The Kayalekera process plant
Orano accepts Kayalekera uranium product for conversion in France
1st April 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Uranium enrichment company Orano Chimie-Enrichissement has agreed to accept uranium ore concentrate produced at ASX-listed Lotus Resources' Kayalekera mine, in Malawi, at its conversion facility in... 


Jubilee CEO Leon Coetzer
Implementation of mine plan at Molefe to support stable production, growth – Jubilee
1st April 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Zambia-focused integrated copper producer and resource developer Jubilee has announced an updated near-term mine plan at its Molefe mine following recent results from the Phase 1 drilling and... 


Gypsum stacks at Rainbow's Phalaborwa mine
Rainbow Rare Earths raises £11.1m to complete Phalaborwa, Uberaba studies
1st April 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

LSE-listed Rainbow Rare Earths has raised about £11.1-million in a share placement to new strategic investors and certain existing shareholders, with the proceed to allow for the finalisation of a... 


An Ironveld smelter
Ironveld raises £1m in accelerated bookbuild
1st April 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

London-listed Ironveld – a mining development company focused on producing high-value strategic metals – has raised about £1-million through an oversubscribed accelerated bookbuild. About... 


Perpetua seeks $2.7bn Exim loan for Idaho gold/antimony project
Perpetua seeks $2.7bn Exim loan for Idaho gold/antimony project
31st March 2026 By: Reuters

Antimony and gold miner Perpetua Resources said on Tuesday it would notify Congress of a proposed $2.7-billion loan from the US Export-Import Bank to help finance the Stibnite gold project in... 


President Cyril Ramaphosa speaking at the 2026 edition of the South Africa Investment Conference in Sandton
Ramaphosa highlights the investment prospects being unlocked by ‘irreversible’ reforms
31st March 2026 By: Terence Creamer

President Cyril Ramaphosa used the 2026 edition of the South Africa Investment Conference (SAIC) to highlight the new prospects being opened to domestic and foreign investors by the country’s... 


Cobalt pieces
Congo gives cobalt miners until end-April to use 2025 export quotas
31st March 2026 By: Reuters

Democratic Republic of Congo's mining regulator has said that miners must use all unfulfilled fourth-quarter 2025 export quotas by April 30, warning that any unused volumes after that will be... 


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... 


Resolute CEO Chris Eger
Resolute, Nimba partner to evaluate Guinea gold opportunities
31st March 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Gold miner Resolute Mining has signed a memorandum of understanding with Guinean State-owned company Nimba Mining Company (NMC) to partner on the potential co-development of gold projects in the... 


Optimistic of ‘workable’ tariff solution, Glencore Merafe agrees to week-long Section 189 extension
Optimistic of ‘workable’ tariff solution, Glencore Merafe agrees to week-long Section 189 extension
31st March 2026 By: Terence Creamer

The Glencore Merafe Chrome Venture has agreed to again delay a retrenchment process under way at its ferrochrome smelters after Eskom formally requested an extension to conclude internal governance... 


Outokumpu targets value from waste at Finland mine
Outokumpu targets value from waste at Finland mine
31st March 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Industrial group Outokumpu is seeking to turn mining waste into a source of value, launching a large-scale circular economy initiative at its Kemi mine in Finland aimed at transforming side streams... 


Robust economics for Donald REE project
Robust economics for Donald REE project
31st March 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Critical minerals company Astron has delivered a bankable feasibility study (BFS) for Phase 1 of its Donald rare earth and mineral sands project, confirming strong project economics as it advances... 


Coosa graphite project moves into the FAST-41 lane
31st March 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Critical minerals company Westwater Resources on Tuesday announced that its Coosa graphite deposit had been designated a “covered project” under the US federal FAST-41 framework. The designation... 


Tracr CEO-designate Jillian Wolk
Jillian Wolk appointed CEO-designate of De Beers' Tracr
31st March 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Jillian Wolk has been appointed CEO of diamond miner De Beers' diamond traceability subsidiary Tracr, with effect from May 1. She succeeds Wesley Tucker, who stepped down at the end of February... 


Coal India unit Central Mine Planning valued at $1.3bn in muted debut
Coal India unit Central Mine Planning valued at $1.3bn in muted debut
31st March 2026 By: Reuters

Central Mine Planning & Design Institute a unit of state-run Coal India, made a tepid trading debut on Monday, pressured by broader market weakness tied to the month-long Middle East conflict and... 


Cascadia and Agnico Eagle form alliance
31st March 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Junior Cascadia Minerals has struck a strategic alliance, earn-in agreement and equity deal with Agnico Eagle Mines, unlocking funding and technical support to advance gold/copper exploration in... 


Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana
South Africa considers lowering fuel levy due to Iran war, official says
31st March 2026 By: Reuters

South Africa's Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana is considering lowering the fuel levy to cushion the impact of the Iran war on domestic fuel prices, a senior government official told Reuters.... 


Reward expands Mountain Pond footprint to unlock high-grade Jackpot extensions
31st March 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Australia-headquartered Reward Minerals has moved to consolidate highly prospective ground at its Mountain Pond gold project in Newfoundland, Canada, securing a key tenement that could extend known... 


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