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Lithium concentrate being loaded onto a truck
Zimbabwe to introduce lithium export quotas, sets conditions for resumption of shipments
8th April 2026 By: Reuters

Zimbabwe will introduce lithium concentrate export quotas and require commitments for more local processing as part of conditions to allow the resumption of mineral exports, the mines ministry has... 


Resolution steps into Fast-41 lane for Antimony Ridge
Resolution steps into Fast-41 lane for Antimony Ridge
8th April 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed Resolution Minerals on Tuesday announced the inclusion of its Antimony Ridge project in the US Federal Fast-41 permitting programme, a move expected to accelerate approvals and advance... 


The 2 488 ct Motswedi diamond
Gemological Institute of America reflects on extraordinary diamonds recovered
8th April 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

In honour of World Diamond Day on April 8, the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) has revealed some of the world’s most famous and fascinating diamonds it has examined over the years. GIA helps... 


American Rare Earths CEO Mark Wall
American Rare Earths assigns district-wide assessment study for Wyoming prospects
8th April 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Australia-headquartered American Rare Earths has awarded a “whole-of-property assessment” contract for its flagship Halleck Creek rare earths project, in Wyoming, to a major engineering firm. The... 


Caserones mine, in Chile
Lundin acquires additional equity stake in Chilean copper company
8th April 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Canadian base metals miner Lundin Mining Corporation has completed its acquisition of an additional 5% equity interest in SCM Minera Lumina Copper Chile for $215-million, which takes its ownership... 


Liontown appoints new board member
8th April 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Lithium company Liontown as appointed Giselle Collins as an independent nonexecutive director with effect from Wednesday, succeeding Ian Wells who stepped down from the board at the end of March.... 


Queensland Premier David Crisafulli
Australian state calls for faster approvals for new oilfield
8th April 2026 By: Reuters

Australia's Queensland state said on Wednesday it will urge the federal government to streamline environmental approvals for what it says could be Australia’s first new oilfield in decades, arguing... 


Foran Mining's McIlvenna Bay project in Canada
Eldorado gets Foran Mining takeover over the shareholder approval line
8th April 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

TSX- and NYSE-listed Eldorado Gold Corporation has successfully garnered shareholder approval on a proposed plan of arrangement with TSX-listed copper miner Foran Mining Corporation. About 84% of... 


First Quantum's Cobre Panamá mine
Panama govt greenlights 38Mt stockpile movement from suspended First Quantum mine
8th April 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The government of Panama has formally approved the removal, processing and export of stockpiled ore from First Quantum Minerals’ Cobre Panamá copper mine that was extracted prior to the suspension... 


Antofagasta Minerals' Los Pelambres mine in Chile
Inefficient permitting is the albatross around Latin American mining – copper veteran
8th April 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Chile-based copper mining group Antofagasta Minerals CEO and ICMM chairperson Iván Arriagada has called for faster permitting timelines in Latin America without compromising standards owing to the... 


Resources Watch
Resources Watch
8th April 2026

This week: South Africa’s Master Drilling positioned to capitalise on bull run, CEO reports and, Tharisa kicks off underground strategy with first blast 


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... 


File photo of Australian PM Anthony Albanese and US President Donald Trump
Australia PM Albanese criticises Trump's rhetoric while welcoming ceasefire
8th April 2026 By: Reuters

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Wednesday welcomed a ceasefire in the Middle East struck between the US, Israel and Iran, while criticising the rhetoric of President Donald Trump.... 


Regis builds cash and bullion to A$1.13bn after strong March quarter
Regis builds cash and bullion to A$1.13bn after strong March quarter
8th April 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Australian gold producer Regis Resources has reported a sharp increase in its cash and bullion position for the March quarter, underpinned by solid production and strong gold prices. The company... 


Predictive Discovery-Robex merger cleared for implementation
Predictive Discovery-Robex merger cleared for implementation
8th April 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Africa-focused Predictive Discovery and Robex Resources will proceed with their proposed merger after all conditions precedent were satisfied or waived, paving the way for completion later this... 


The Duketon mine near Laverton, Western Australia
Perenti extends Duketon contract with Regis to 2029
8th April 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Mining services group Perenti has secured a 12-month extension to its underground mining services contract at the Duketon operations in Western Australia, lifting the agreement’s duration to at... 


Fire incident halts Kayelekera processing for three weeks
Fire incident halts Kayelekera processing for three weeks
7th April 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

ASX-listed Lotus Resources has temporarily suspended processing operations at its Kayelekera uranium mine in Malawi following a fire that damaged electrical infrastructure, with production expected... 


Aterian records strong first quarter as it continues to execute strategy
7th April 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

London-listed Aterian says its Rwandan mineral trading operations continued to deliver strong growth in trading activities during the first quarter ended March 31, generating an unaudited gross... 


Nersa has also launched a process to consider changing the terms of a prevailing negotiated pricing agreement  between Eskom and Transalloys (pictured).
Ferrochrome venture again extends retrenchment deadline following Eskom request
7th April 2026 By: Terence Creamer

The Glencore-Merafe Chrome Venture has agreed to further extend the date for the termination of Section 189 retrenchment consultations under way with workers at its ferrochrome smelters – this time... 


Pioneer partners with Mineral Technologies on US tungsten project
7th April 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed Pioneer Minerals has entered into a strategic collaboration with Mineral Technologies USA to advance development of its Springfield critical minerals project in Idaho. The companies... 


Lindian appoints new CFO
7th April 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed Lindian Resources has strengthened its executive team with the appointment of a new finance chief. The company on Tuesday announced the appointment of Derek Bideshi as CFO, effective... 


Energy Transition Minerals faces likely licence renewal rejection for Greenland project
Energy Transition Minerals faces likely licence renewal rejection for Greenland project
7th April 2026 By: Reuters

Greenland has informed Energy Transition Minerals of a potential rejection of its exploration licence renewal application for the Kvanefjeld rare earths project, the Australian miner said on... 


Copper roll closeup
Goldman warns on copper as Iran war threatens global economy
7th April 2026 By: Bloomberg

Copper is vulnerable to further declines if the Strait of Hormuz remains blocked, Goldman Sachs Group warned as metals markets brace for President Donald Trump's deadline for Iran to agree a deal... 


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... 


WA rolls out no-interest loan scheme to support nickel sector
WA rolls out no-interest loan scheme to support nickel sector
7th April 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

The Western Australian government has unveiled a A$15-million interest-free loan initiative aimed at supporting the state’s embattled nickel sector, as improving prices and sentiment offer hope for... 


An image from the BRICS summit in South Africa
BRICS Plus countries increase gold reserves to more than 6 000 t
7th April 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Members of the BRICS Plus trade bloc now hold over 6 000 t of gold, representing about 17.4% of total global central bank reserves, up from 11.2% in 2019, financial services group EBC Financial... 


LNG tanker
Iran amplifies LNG shortage by blocking passages through Hormuz
7th April 2026 By: Bloomberg

Iran has yet to allow a single carrier loaded with liquefied natural gas (LNG) to pass through the Strait of Hormuz in weeks of war, according to traders involved in the transit, a ban that risks... 


Kazchrome's high-carbon ferrochrome
Eurasian Resources ferroalloy subsidiary awarded environmental accolade
7th April 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

A subsidiary of Luxembourg-based Eurasian Resources Group (ERG), Transnational Company Kazchrome Joint Stock Company (Kazchrome), has been awarded an international Environmental Product Declaration... 


Rox inks A$350m syndicated facility agreement for Youanmi
Rox inks A$350m syndicated facility agreement for Youanmi
7th April 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Western Australia-focused developer Rox Resources has secured A$350-million in debt funding for the development of its wholly owned Youanmi gold project. The company on Tuesday confirmed that it... 


Minerali Industriali glass minerals operation
Glass materials producer Minerali Industriali first mining major to join standards development initiative
7th April 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

As one of the world’s most established producers of industrial minerals for the glass industry, Italy-headquartered Minerali Industriali has joined the global certification and standards programme... 


A generic image of Mokgome Mogoba
Kholo Capital, Tensai back Isambane Mining management buyout
7th April 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Fund management company Kholo Capital Mezzanine Debt Fund I (Kholo Capital) and privately held advisory firm Tensai Private Equity have provided R275-million in mezzanine debt funding to support... 


Kazera restructures board, appoints interim CEO
7th April 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Aim-listed Kazera Global has appointed the company’s largest shareholder Richard Jennings executive director and interim CEO, with immediate effect. He is expected to remain interim CEO for six... 


Kobuk Valley landscape in Alaska
Trilogy is geared up, funded for 2026 programme in Alaska
7th April 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

TSX- and NYSE American-listed Trilogy Metals says the first quarter of the 2026 financial year ended February 28 was a period of accelerating execution across all fronts for the company. Through... 


Robex ramps up Kiniero output after first gold pour
7th April 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

West Africa-focused Robex Resources has reported a strong start to production at its Kiniero gold mine in Guinea, following the achievement of commercial production in February, with output... 


Gold coins
Gold.com deal creates largest gold minting network in North America
7th April 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

NYSE-listed fully integrated asset platform Gold.com has announced it will soon offer an extensive range of precious metals, numismatic coins, and collectibles following the acquisition of a... 


Highland Copper's Copperwood project area
US White House lauds Highland Copper mining expansion efforts
7th April 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The US government has recognised TSX-V-listed Highland Copper Company for its contribution to mining expansion in the country. In a publication called ‘Fact Sheet: President Donald Trump... 


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