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Cross section of copper cables
Ultrafine metals supplier Miotal merges with asset manager
9th April 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Nasdaq-listed special purpose acquisition company Fifth Era Acquisition Corporation (FERA) will soon merge with Abu Dhabi-based Miotal, which is a high-purity strategic metals supplier owned by SMT... 


South Africa’s Industrial Development Corporation Just Energy Transition Investment Plan green hydrogen:  programme director Rebecca Maserumule.
South Africa's green hydrogen pursuit spelt out at UNIDO conference
8th April 2026 By: Martin Creamer

South Africa spelled out a detailed green hydrogen pursuit roadmap at the United Nations Industry Development Organisation (UNIDO) conference attended by 70 countries in Vienna on Wednesday, April... 


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... 


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.... 


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... 


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... 


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... 


Barrick confirms slowing Reko Diq, extends review
Barrick confirms slowing Reko Diq, extends review
7th April 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Gold major Barrick Mining has confirmed it will slow development of the Reko Diq copper/gold project in Pakistan and extend an ongoing review of the asset to mid-2027, citing escalating security... 


Fashback to 16 December 2011's thrust by then Anglo American CEO Cynthia Carroll to put platinum-based hydrogen on the map.
Laxity has left South Africans without the energy jobs platinum can provide
2nd April 2026 By: Martin Creamer

The date was December 2011. The place was Durban. The occasion was an Anglo American media conference led by then Anglo CEO Cynthia Carroll. The topic was the opportunity to use Anglo’s platinum... 


Underground at Orion's PCZM copper and zinc mine in Prieska.
South Africa’s State-owned IDC to convert Orion loan into equity
2nd April 2026 By: Martin Creamer

South Africa’s State-owned Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) has agreed to convert its convertible loan facility to the Sydney-and Johannesburg-listed Orion Minerals into equity. Orion is... 


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... 


Military action by Israeli in Beirut
World Bank, IMF, IEA to coordinate response to Middle East war's economic, energy impact
2nd April 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The heads of the International Energy Agency (IEA), the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank have announced in a joint statement that they will form a coordinated group to maximise... 


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,... 


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... 


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... 


Isondo Precious Metals CEO Vinay Somera.
South Africa positioning as platinum-based hydrogen technology leader
31st March 2026 By: Martin Creamer

South Africa holds the world’s largest reserves of platinum group metals (PGMs), which are essential to many hydrogen technologies. Amid that background, ET Energies of the US and Isondo Precious... 


Hydrogen economy is set to be broad.
Hydrogen set to be broad demand, strong growth sector, Valterra Platinum highlights
31st March 2026 By: Martin Creamer

The hydrogen economy is set to be a broad demand sector with strong growth, despite some short-term challenges, as global policy becomes more supportive, South Africa’s Valterra Platinum stated in... 


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... 


Iran war’s gas supply shock pushes top consumers back to coal
Iran war’s gas supply shock pushes top consumers back to coal
30th March 2026 By: Bloomberg

A deepening conflict in the Persian Gulf has upended oil and gas markets. It may also have provided coal — the dirtiest fossil fuel — with its most significant boost in years. Climate negotiators... 


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... 


Omnia’s supply chain strength, Nornickel's Palladium Centre, promising uranium/gold endowment make headlines
Omnia’s supply chain strength, Nornickel's Palladium Centre, promising uranium/gold endowment make headlines
27th March 2026

Mining Weekly Editor Martin Creamer unpacks how the Middle East crisis is highlighting the relevance of Omnia’s supply chain strength; Nornickel's Palladium Centre's long list of advancing new... 


Platinum-based hydrogen fuel cell Toyota bus.
Global rollout of hydrogen buses advancing, World Platinum reports
26th March 2026 By: Martin Creamer

The rollout of platinum-based hydrogen fuel cell buses is advancing worldwide, driven by technology improvements, the World Platinum Investment Council reports. Adding to the global favouring of... 


Barrick delays Pakistan project amid Middle East conflict
Barrick delays Pakistan project amid Middle East conflict
26th March 2026 By: Reuters

Barrick Mining is extending its review of the massive Reko Diq copper-gold project in Pakistan and slowing development activity amid escalating security concerns in the South Asian country and the... 


Omnia CEO Seelan Gobalsamy (right) being interviewed by Mining Weekly's Martin Creamer.
Middle East crisis underlining relevance of supply strength of South Africa’s Omnia
26th March 2026 By: Martin Creamer

At this time of crisis in the Middle East, the supply chain strength of South Africa’s Omnia is of major relevance from mining and agriculture perspectives. The Johannesburg Stock Exchange-listed... 


Image showing the generation of hydrogen and its use in industry
Global low-carbon hydrogen production is growing, but still constrained 
26th March 2026 By: Rebecca Campbell

The global total of low-carbon hydrogen production capacity has grown significantly over the past few years, but the sector remains constrained because of uncertain demand and limited investment.... 


Prolonged Iran war may push copper price below $10 000/t, disrupt sulphuric acid supply
Prolonged Iran war may push copper price below $10 000/t, disrupt sulphuric acid supply
25th March 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

As war in the Middle East continues, a prolonged Iran war would squeeze the big-three copper miners' earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (Ebitda) more than consensus... 


Dmitry Izotov at PGMs Industry Day in Johannesburg.
More PGM potential for South Africa as Palladium Center returns with major new insight
25th March 2026 By: Martin Creamer

One sensed at last year's PGMs Industry Day that Nornickel’s Palladium Center would be back this year with many more growth opportunities for South Africa’s platinum group metals (PGMs). That... 


Global energy crisis deepens; efforts to plug supply gap fall short, industry execs warn
Global energy crisis deepens; efforts to plug supply gap fall short, industry execs warn
25th March 2026 By: Reuters

HOUSTON - The global energy crisis is deepening as emergency measures by governments worldwide have fallen short of plugging the huge shortfall in oil and gas supply caused by the US-Israeli war on... 


The Alba smelter in Bahrain has idled 19% of its capacity.
Goldman lifts Q2 aluminum forecast to $3 200 on supply disruptions
25th March 2026 By: Reuters

Goldman Sachs raised its second-quarter LME aluminum average price forecast to $3 200 a tonne from $3 100, citing supply losses from Middle East disruptions and the shutdown of the Mozal smelter in... 


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