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Cusi mine, in Mexico
Silverco confirms low-cost, rapid payback viable at revamped Cusi mine
13th April 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

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... 


El Teniente copper mine, in Chile
Chilean copper miner Codelco, contractors fined after deadly mine collapse
13th April 2026 By: Reuters

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... 


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... 


Andrada Mining CEO Anthony Viljoen
Andrada reports positive initial tungsten test results at Brandberg West
13th April 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

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... 


Gold coin
Clara Resources appoints Gordon executive director as MD steps down
13th April 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed Clara Resources Australia has appointed Duncan Gordon executive director while Peter Westerhuis steps down as MD and into a consultancy role with the company. Gordon is a qualified... 


Tlamino project area, in Serbia
MinRex turns efforts to Serbia as it concludes Electrum acquisition
13th April 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

ASX-listed MinRex Resources has completed its merger with TSX-V-listed Electrum Discovery Corporation, with the enlarged group now focused on advancing drilling at the Tlamino gold project in... 


Minto mine, in Canada
Selkirk increases private placement to raise $30m
13th April 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

After announcing a private placement to raise C$20-million, TSX-V-listed Selkirk Copper Mines has increased the size of the placement to raise gross proceeds of C$41-million, or $30-million, owing... 


LNG vessel
Asian LNG imports plummet to six-year low on Middle East crisis
13th April 2026 By: Bloomberg

Asian liquefied natural gas imports have dropped to the lowest in almost six years as the conflict in the Middle East chokes supplies and forces buyers to curb consumption. The 30-day moving... 


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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,... 


An oil rig and ship at sea
US military says it will start blockade of all ships going to and from Iran on Monday
13th April 2026 By: Reuters

US Central Command (Centcom) said it will begin implementing a blockade of all maritime traffic entering and exiting Iranian ports on April 13 at 10:00 ET (14:00 GMT), after President Donald Trump... 


Copper sheets
Peru orders new review of Southern Copper's stalled Tia Maria project, cancels okay
13th April 2026 By: Reuters

Peru's government has revoked its authorization for Southern Copper's Tia Maria copper project and sent it back to authorities for review, the mining ministry said on Friday, creating a new... 


A railway track
Trains through Angola's Lobito critical mineral corridor suspended by floods
13th April 2026 By: Reuters

A railway through Angola's Lobito corridor - a vital source of critical minerals like copper and cobalt - was forced to suspend operations on Sunday after nearby rivers burst their banks, causing... 


Investors increasingly influenced by industrial policy and technology prowess, amid geopolitical tension
10th April 2026 By: Schalk Burger

Management consulting firm Kearney's ‘2026 Foreign Direct Investment Confidence Index’ reflects a global investment environment shaped by intensifying geopolitical tensions, expanding industrial... 


Copper sheets
Kemcore plans Africa-based mining chemical plants in bid to cut imports
10th April 2026 By: Reuters

Africa‑based mining chemicals importer Kemcore is planning to build its own processing plants in Botswana and Angola, aiming for reduced exposure to geopolitical risk attached to imports from China... 


A generic image of a drone
Sky Robots showcases integrated drone security model for mines, other high-value assets
10th April 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Integrated aerial security company Sky Robots is positioning integrated drone systems as a core layer of operational security for mines and other high-value assets. The company, on April 10, held a... 


gold bar pour
Metals Exploration granted four concessions next to flagship project in Nicaragua
10th April 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Aim-listed Metals Exploration has been granted four exploration concessions adjacent to its La India gold project, in Nicaragua. The new concessions cover a combined area of about 64 400 ha and... 


Neo Performance Materials' small-scale heavy rare earth element solvent extraction production line in Estonia
Neo successfully produces first heavy rare earths in Estonia
10th April 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

TSX-listed Neo Performance Materials has successfully commissioned a small-scale heavy rare earth element (HREE) solvent extraction production line at its Silmet facility, in Estonia. The solvent... 


Australian flag
Australia delays publishing of resources, energy outlook for the first time
10th April 2026 By: Reuters

Australia's quarterly resources and energy outlook has been delayed for the first time owing to "extreme volatility" caused by the US-Israel war against Iran, which is rendering forecasts out of... 


Coal at Talga mine
Iran conflict and spinoff effects are keeping coal prices higher
10th April 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Energy prices, including coal, have been increasing on the back of intensifying geopolitical risk in the Middle East since the end of February. Research agency BMI reports Newcastle thermal coal... 


Mix of minerals
EU, US considering critical minerals deal to combat Chinese control
10th April 2026 By: Bloomberg

The European Union and US are nearing an agreement to coordinate on producing and securing critical minerals, as part of a push to break reliance on Chinese supplies. The potential deal would... 


A coal stockpile
Commission gives its approval for GHN's proposed acquisition of the Goedehoop North Colliery
10th April 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The Competition Commission has given its approval for the proposed acquisition by GHN Resources of the Goedehoop North Colliery, in Mpumalanga, from Thungela Resources subsidiary Thungela... 


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... 


Robex's Kiniero mine, in Guinea
Predictive, Robex advise trade stop and start dates
10th April 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

ASX-listed gold producers Predictive Discovery and Robex Resources have published a detailed merger implementation timetable following confirmation earlier in the week that their merger will be... 


Greenstone mine, in Canada
Equinox quarterly output bolstered by Canadian ramp-ups, settles $990m in debt
10th April 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

TSX- and NYSE-listed Equinox Gold Corporation has delivered strong first quarter production of 197 628 oz, which is poised to increase once the company ramps up its two Canadian assets. The two... 


Drilling at Halleck Creek
American Rare Earths to keep initial pilot plant processing for Halleck Creek in Wyoming
10th April 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Australia-listed critical minerals company American Rare Earths has further defined an execution plan for pilot plant processing for its Halleck Creek project, in Wyoming, in the US. The pilot... 


Agnico Eagle's Canadian Malartic operation
OR Royalties now screening all new deals for ESG-related risk factors
10th April 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

TSX- and NYSE-listed OR Royalties maintains leading positions with environment, social and governance (ESG) ratings agencies, including US-based firms Institutional Shareholder Services and MSCI.... 


Eskom and ferrochrome producers strike 62c/kWh deal, with Nersa process to follow
Eskom and ferrochrome producers strike 62c/kWh deal, with Nersa process to follow
10th April 2026 By: Terence Creamer

Electricity utility Eskom has announced the conclusion of a much-anticipated 62c/kWh electricity tariff deal with ferrochrome producers Glencore-Merafe Chrome Venture and Samancor Chrome. The... 


Matawinie mine area
NMG concludes funding package for Matawinie Phase 2 development
10th April 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

TSX- and NYSE-listed Nouveau Monde Graphite (NMG) has secured equity investments totalling $213-million from Canada Growth Fund (CGF), the government of Quebec through Investissement Québec (IQ)... 


The Warintza project area
Solaris secures EIA technical approval for Ecuador project, strengthens balance sheet
10th April 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

TSX- and NYSE-listed Solaris Resources has received the technical approval of the environmental-impact assessment (EIA) for its Warintza project in southeastern Ecuador. The approval represents a... 


Exploration work under way at Paramount Gold Nevada Corp's Sleeper project
Paramount Gold Nevada starts initial assessment of its Sleeper project
10th April 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

US-focused exploration and development company Paramount Gold Nevada Corp has started an initial assessment for its 100%-owned Sleeper gold project – a past-producing high-grade gold mine located... 


Minto mine, in Yukon
Selkirk private placement to raise at least C$20m for Minto exploration
10th April 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

TSX-V-listed Selkirk Copper Mines has signed an agreement with Canaccord Genuity Corporation on behalf of a syndicate of underwriters to purchase on a private placement basis more than 13-million... 


Photo of Martin Creamer
Green hydrogen projects and rising mining renewables in focus
10th April 2026

Mining Weekly Editor Martin Creamer unpacks the steps South Africa is taking to initiate first-mover green hydrogen project development; renewable energy on the rise for platinum, iron-ore and... 


McDermitt project area schematic
Prominent US-listed lithium miner to emerge from Jindalee, investment firm merger
10th April 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

ASX-listed Jindalee Lithium subsidiary HiTech Minerals and Constellation Acquisition Corporation have entered into a definitive business combination agreement that will result in the common shares... 


Australia's Whitehaven secures $600m loan
Australia's Whitehaven secures $600m loan
10th April 2026 By: Reuters

Australia's Whitehaven Coal said on Friday it had secured $600-million in new bank financing to repay part of its existing $1.1-billion acquisition loan tied to its purchase of BHP's Queensland... 


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... 


Magazine round up | 10 April 2026
Magazine round up | 10 April 2026
10th April 2026

A video round up of this week’s magazine, highlighting our cover story, features and Business Leader. 


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