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Geological mapping at the Zeb project
URU ground survey refines additional targets at South African nickel project
5th June 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

Aim-listed URU Metals has provided a further update from the recently completed ground geophysics programme at its Zeb nickel project, in Limpopo, South Africa. Following the confirmation of Target... 


Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe.
New cadastre processing W Cape mining licence applications, Parliament hears
4th June 2026 By: Martin Creamer

The phased rollout of the new online mining licensing system – the cadastre – is progressing steadily, with Western Cape applications being received and processed online, Parliament was informed on... 


Sherritt cobalt and nickel refinery in Alberta
Sherritt appoints finance veteran interim CFO to steer through Cuba challenges
4th June 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Having warned shareholders of acute financial, legal and operational challenges ahead owing to US sanctions in Cuba last month, TSX-listed Sherritt International Corporation has appointed Fitzroy... 


A shear zone at BWA Group's Aracari project, in Cameroon
Canadian, Cameroon mining investor BWA Group appoints new CEO
4th June 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

UK-listed mining investment company BWA Group has promoted nonexecutive director Peter Taylor as CEO effective June 1. Taylor has been a nonexecutive director of BWA Group since August 2024,... 


India flag
India to soon unveil incentives for lithium, nickel processing with $313m outlay, sources say
4th June 2026 By: Reuters

India's federal Ministry of Mines is expected to shortly unveil a policy with incentives to process lithium and nickel with an outlay of around 30-billion rupees ($313.48-million), according to two... 


Weda Bay nickel ore
Eramet halts Weda Bay Nickel production in Indonesia after mining quota runs out
4th June 2026 By: Reuters

The Indonesian unit of French miner Eramet has halted nickel ore production after a government decision to slash its 2026 mining quota by 70% compared to last year left it unable to continue... 


An openpit mine operated by Zijin Mining Group
China picks State firm to help coordinate mining deals abroad
3rd June 2026 By: Bloomberg

China has chosen a new State investment company to help coordinate its overseas metals and mining deals, and counter mounting geopolitical risks that threaten its ability to secure resources,... 


Minerals Council South Africa president Paul Dunne (centre) flanked by Minerals Council CEO Mzila Mthenjane (left) and vice-president Moses Madondo.
Cadastre must be rolled out ‘effectively, rapidly, transparently’ – Minerals Council
28th May 2026 By: Martin Creamer

The mining cadastre under development by South Africa’s Department of Minerals and Petroleum Resources (DMPR) must be rolled out “effectively, rapidly and transparently”. That was the emphatic... 


Minerals Council South Africa CEO Mzila Mthenjane.
Mining can unlock growth, skills, job creation, Minerals Council AGM hears
27th May 2026 By: Martin Creamer

With disciplined policy reform, modernisation and partnerships, mining can elevate South Africa’s economic development, industrial capability and social progress. “We can unlock growth, skills and... 


Minerals Council South Africa President Paul Dunne.
Urgent need for one-stop mineral rights shop, Minerals Council points out
27th May 2026 By: Martin Creamer

There is an urgent need for a one-stop shop for mineral right applications to coordinate and align all relevant regulations from other departments, to streamline and expedite approval processes.... 


Glencore CEO Gary Nagle
AustralianSuper says possible Glencore listing on ASX would be positive
27th May 2026 By: Reuters

Pension fund AustralianSuper on Wednesday said if Glencore decides to list shares on the ASX, it would be "positive" for both the bourse and the Swiss-based commodities trader and miner. "If they... 


Sherritt's nickel and cobalt operation, in Cuba
Sherritt shares suspended amid Cuba challenges
25th May 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The Ontario Securities Commission has issued a failure-to-file cease trade order against TSX-listed Sherritt International Corporation effective May 21, owing to the company’s failure to file its... 


Sherritt operation in Cuba
Sherritt warns of looming acute operational, financial and legal difficulties in Cuba
20th May 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Canadian mining company Sherritt International Corporation, which is among Cuba’s largest foreign investors, is seeking to take the necessary and most appropriate actions to definitively address... 


Coal piles in Indonesia
Indonesia to bring commodity exports under centralised control, President says
20th May 2026 By: Reuters

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto said on Wednesday that his government will centralise exports of key commodities as part of efforts to boost state revenues and tighten the country's grip over... 


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Mining Indaba strengthens its focus on turning partnerships into tangible deliveries
19th May 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

As preparations begin for the Investing in African Mining Indaba 2027, the event is sharpening its focus on how partnerships across African mining translate into practical outcomes and investment... 


URU completes ground-based electromagnetic survey at Zeb project
19th May 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

London-listed URU Metals has completed the fieldwork component of the ground-based frequency-domain electromagnetic (FDEM) survey at the Zeb nickel project, in South Africa. The survey forms part... 


An image of Patrycja Kula-Verster
Attracting junior- focused capital
15th May 2026 By: Trent Roebeck

The junior mining sector in South Africa is well equipped with resources, knowledge and skills to place the mining sector on an upward trajectory to again become a leading player in the supply of... 


An image of Grant Mitchell
Junior mining, exploration critical to industry longevity
15th May 2026 By: Trent Roebeck

The junior mining and exploration sectors in South Africa provide a way forward to expand the country’s critical minerals discovery and producing capability, with various funding programmes to... 


The above image depicts a copper license image from the Planetary AI Xplore platform
AI pinpoints major mineral-bearing anomalies in Botswana
15th May 2026 By: Lynne Davies

Having identified multiple anomalies across copper, silver and lead/zinc across the north-eastern Damara Belt using AI tools, mineral exploration company Botswana Minerals has found a 9.5 km copper... 


An image of the Kabanga project site
Critical minerals mine inching towards construction
15th May 2026 By: Trent Roebeck

The completion of a feasibility study on the Kabanga nickel project, in Tanzania, in July 2025 was a “defining moment” for the project owner, modern metals developer Lifezone Metals, and for the... 


MAC president and CEO Pierre Gratton
Association urges action to ensure Canada's mining sector remains globally competitive
14th May 2026 By: Chanel de Bruyn

While Canada has the minerals and metals the world needs, strong environmental and labour standards and significant untapped potential, it must improve the efficiency and predictability of project... 


Cementation Africa MD Japie du Plessis (centre), Differential Capital Special Situations Fund Head Mark Salmon (right), and Mining Weekly's Martin Creamer (left).
Cementation Africa transitions ownership amid rise in mining investment
14th May 2026 By: Martin Creamer

The ownership transition of Cementation Africa is enabling this underground mining contracting business to advance at a time of capital investment uptick in mining. Transitioning outside of the... 


The Moa JV site in Cuba
Miner Sherritt expects filings delay after external auditor and finance chief leave
14th May 2026 By: Reuters

Sherritt International said on Wednesday its external auditor has resigned and finance chief has left, adding that these developments would delay first-quarter financial filings and could trigger a... 


A nickel smelter in Indonesia
Chinese firms warn Indonesia's nickel quotas, tax hikes threaten investment
14th May 2026 By: Reuters

Chinese companies operating in Indonesia are urging more business-friendly policies, warning tighter nickel ore quotas, higher taxes and a new pricing formula are driving up costs and threatening... 


Incoming BHP CEO Brandon Craig
Incoming BHP CEO to consider bolt-on acquisitions for growth
13th May 2026 By: Reuters

Incoming BHP CEO Brandon Craig will focus on securing growth options beyond 2035 by ramping up exploration, partnering with peers and making bolt-on acquisitions where they bring value, he said in... 


Aerial view of the Platreef mine site, showing the existing surface infrastructure, as well as an outline of the locations for the future Phase 2 and 3 concentrators, adjacent to the current Phase 1 concentrator.
Nedbank arranges $700m for Phase 2 of Ivanhoe’s Platreef mine
12th May 2026 By: Schalk Burger

Financial services firm Nedbank Corporate and Investment Banking (Nedbank CIB) has provided $700-million debt financing for Phase 2 of TSX-listed diversified mining company Ivanhoe Mines' Platreef... 


A smelter in Indonesia
Indonesia delays plan to impose higher royalties, export duties on minerals
11th May 2026 By: Reuters

Indonesia has delayed plans to extract more revenue from the mining sector until it can figure out an "ideal formulation" that benefits both the government and mining firms, the country's mining... 


Geological mapping at the Zeb project
URU begins ground-based EM survey at South African nickel project
8th May 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

The ground-based frequency-domain electromagnetic (FDEM) survey at Aim-listed URU Metals’ Zeb nickel project, located on the northern limb of the Bushveld Complex, in South Africa, has begun. The... 


Sibanye-Stillwater has a diverse portfolio of operations, projects and investments across five continents.
Sibanye-Stillwater prices oversubscribed $500-million notes offering
8th May 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Green metals and gold mining company Sibanye-Stillwater on Friday May 8 took another step to strengthen its balance sheet, extend its debt maturity profile, and enhance its financial flexibility.... 


Sherritt's operation in Cuba
Canadian miner invested in Cuba says it's asssessing Trump's fresh sanctions
5th May 2026 By: Bloomberg

A Canadian mining company that is among Cuba’s largest foreign investors is consulting with advisers and stakeholders after President Donald Trump expanded US sanctions against the struggling... 


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