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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,... 


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... 


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... 


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... 


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... 


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... 


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... 


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... 


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... 


Paladin faces legal challenge over PLS environmental approval
Paladin faces legal challenge over PLS environmental approval
31st March 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Uranium miner Paladin Energy has been served with a judicial review application challenging the environmental approval of its Patterson Lake South project in Canada. The application, filed in the... 


Vale's Voisey Bay in Canada
Vale Base Metals grows copper, nickel resources, 2026 drilling push targets further gains
31st March 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Vale Base Metals has reported a 6% increase in its copper mineral reserves and resources to 53-million tonnes in 2025, as the company progresses plans to expand its resource base by more than 20%... 


US court backs Rhyolite Ridge plan, Ioneer reports
US court backs Rhyolite Ridge plan, Ioneer reports
31st March 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Australia- and US-listed Ioneer has secured a key legal victory after a US federal court upheld approvals for its flagship Rhyolite Ridge lithium-boron project in Nevada. The US District Court for... 


Lucara closes $350m bond financing for Karowe underground expansion
Lucara closes $350m bond financing for Karowe underground expansion
31st March 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Canada-headquartered Lucara Diamond Corp has closed a $350-million senior secured bond issue, providing the financial certainty needed to take its Karowe underground project (UGP) in Botswana... 


Centerra COO Hendriks to depart as Sylvestre steps in on interim basis
31st March 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Precious metals miner Centerra Gold on Monday announced the departure of executive vice-president and COO David Hendriks, as the company initiates a search for a permanent replacement. Hendriks... 


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... 


McIlvenna Bay
Eldorado Gold plan to buy Foran opposed by Glass Lewis
30th March 2026 By: Bloomberg

A key proxy adviser firm recommended Eldorado Gold investors vote against its C$3.8-billion bid for Foran Mining, the latest roadblock after Eldorado’s third-largest shareholder called the takeover... 


Felix secures full ownership of Treasure Creek antimony project
30th March 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed Felix Gold has exercised its option to acquire 100% ownership of mining leases and claims at its Treasure Creek project in Alaska. The company has secured full ownership of two upland... 


US issues new Venezuela-related general licences for critical minerals
30th March 2026 By: Reuters

The US on Friday issued new, Venezuela-related general licenses for critical mineral investment and operations, according to the US Treasury Department. The licenses authorize "the supply of... 


US deep-sea mineral processing plant planned by Glomar, Australia's Cobalt Blue
US deep-sea mineral processing plant planned by Glomar, Australia's Cobalt Blue
30th March 2026 By: Reuters

Deep-sea mining firm Glomar Minerals and Australia's Cobalt Blue Holdings said on Monday they plan to build a US refinery to process critical minerals extracted from the bottom of the Pacific Ocean... 


Coronado appoints interim CEO following Thompson resignation
27th March 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed Coronado Global Resources on Friday announced that CEO and MD Douglas Thompson will step down from his role, effective March 31. The US-focused coal company said Gerry Spindler,... 


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... 


AME president and CEO Todd Stone
AME bemoans growing British Columbia mineral claims backlog
27th March 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Despite the implementation of British Columbia’s Mineral Claims Consultation Framework (MCCF) in early 2025, Canada's Association for Mineral Exploration (AME) says it is seeing an increase in the... 


Congo, China deepen mining ties as US pushes rival minerals pact
Congo, China deepen mining ties as US pushes rival minerals pact
27th March 2026 By: Reuters

Democratic Republic of Congo and China have signed a deal to deepen cooperation in the African nation's mining sector, Congo's government said, as global powers jockey for influence in the... 


Maxus earns full ownership of Alturas antimony project in BC
27th March 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Critical minerals explorer Maxus Mining has earned a 100% interest in the Alturas West property, consolidating full ownership of its flagship Alturas antimony project in British Columbia. The... 


Metatek raises C$35m in Toronto IPO to fund growth
27th March 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Airborne geoscience company Metatek-Group has raised C$35-million through an initial public offering (IPO) on the TSX. The company issued seven-million new shares at C$5.00 apiece, generating... 


Marcio Fonseca
GR Silver Mining CEO Márcio Fonseca passes away
27th March 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Canadian explorer GR Silver Mining has announced the sudden passing of its president, CEO and director, Márcio Fonseca. Fonseca was a founder of the company and played an important role in shaping... 


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