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Mounting Chinese rare earth pressures force Japan to strengthen partnership with Western partners, BMI reports
23rd October 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Market research company BMI has highlighted the market pressures that Japanese and other Western industry players are facing as a result of China’s dominance of rare earth supply, particularly... 


Huayue Nickel Cobalt plant
Nickel Industries says Indonesia cuts coming as Chinese producers weigh steep reductions
23rd October 2026 By: Reuters

Australia-listed Nickel Industries says nickel producers in the Indonesia Morowali Industrial Park (IMIP), a key production base for the metal, will coordinate on output cuts as Chinese operators... 


Yandicoogina mine
China's State iron-ore buyer agrees new annual supply contract with Rio Tinto, sources say
21st October 2026 By: Reuters

China's State iron-ore buyer has agreed a new supply deal for the key steelmaking ingredient with Rio Tinto, people with knowledge of the matter said. China Mineral Resources Group (CMRG) verbally... 


Aluminerie Alouette plant
Canadian fed grants $193m to modernise two aluminium smelters
26th October 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

With Canada's Industry Minister Mélanie Joly having announced a $193-million investment for the aluminium sector under the Strategic Response Fund last week, federal department Innovation, Science... 


Canada Industry Minister Melanie Joly
Canada gives Cleveland-Cliffs 15 days to reverse planned job cuts
23rd October 2026 By: Reuters

Canada on Thursday gave US steelmaker Cleveland-Cliffs 15 days to reverse planned job cuts at an Ontario steel mill or face sanctions that could include a forced divestiture of the plant. Ottawa... 


Albemarle lithium operation in Chile
Chile plans five new lithium tenders in push to double output
21st October 2026 By: Reuters

Chile plans to issue tenders for five more lithium projects next year as part of a drive to more than double output of the battery metal within a decade, Mining Minister Daniel Mas told Reuters.... 


De Beers CEO Al Cook
De Beers makes first contribution to Botswana's Diamonds for Development Fund
21st October 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Diamond miner De Beers Group has transferred its initial contribution of P1-billion to the Diamonds for Development Fund, in Botswana, marking a major milestone in the progress of the fund and its... 


Northern Star CEO Suresh Vadnagra
Incoming Northern Star CEO flags possibility of asset sales
21st October 2026 By: Reuters

Australia's Northern Star Resources on Wednesday flagged the potential for asset sales as the miner focuses on delivering its turnaround plan under a new CEO, amid pressure from both activist... 


Valterra processing.
Iridium, ruthenium continue to outperform, Valterra Platinum reports
23rd October 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Minor platinum group metals (PGMs), particularly iridium and ruthenium, are continuing to outperform, supported by robust demand from emerging technology applications, Valterra Platinum reported on... 


Khumani iron-ore mine
China's tug-of-war with Australian miners lurks beneath iron-ore calm
26th October 2026 By: Reuters

If China's iron ore market was to be judged by import volumes alone, the image would be one of gentle and steady growth. But beneath the calm picture presented by imports of the main steel raw... 


The Kansanshi mine
First Quantum's expanded Zambia copper mine on track to exceed processing target
21st October 2026 By: Reuters

First Quantum Minerals' expanded Kansanshi copper mine in Zambia is on track to process about 27-million metric tons of ore in 2026, exceeding its design capacity by 8% and supporting a stronger... 


Lithium brines
At least $100bn of investment for 134 new lithium mines is needed for 2050 demand
22nd October 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

To meet 2050 lithium demand, the equivalent of 134 new lithium mines will be needed, says supply chain researcher Benchmark Mineral Intelligence. This equates to a new mine every two months for the... 


Platinum and palladium receive yet another futures trading boost
Platinum and palladium receive yet another futures trading boost
26th October 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Platinum and palladium are among four precious metals included in new futures contracts launched in London, World Platinum Investment Council (WPIC) reports, amid New York-listed Intercontinental... 


Gold Fields South Deep.
Gold Fields' South Deep aligning mining with education to strengthen job pathways
22nd October 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Gold Fields’ South Deep mine has signed memoranda of understanding (MoUs) with Sibanye-Stillwater, AngloGold Ashanti, Mienara, Phahama School of Specialisation and Westcol Technical and Vocational... 


Rare earth elements from Phalaborwa.
Joburg lab success puts Rainbow in low-cost, low-capital rare-earths lead
21st October 2026 By: Martin Creamer

South Africa-functioning and London-listed Rainbow Rare Earths said on Wednesday, October 21, that it would be the first company to deliver a low-cost, low-capital-intensity, commercial solution to... 


Liamu project trench work
LCL Resources secures second farm-in agreement with Rio Tinto in Papua New Guinea
26th October 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

ASX-listed LCL Resources' subsidiary has signed a binding farm-in and joint venture (JV) term sheet with Rio Tinto Exploration under which Rio may earn up to an 80% interest in the Liamu project in... 


Uis tin mine
Namibia tin producer’s gross profit up fourfold on 80% revenue surge
21st October 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Namibia tin producer Andrada Mining on Wednesday, October 21, reported a quadrupled-plus gross profit and an 80% revenue surge. Supporting this high performance in the six months ended August 31... 


Hudbay employee with copper ore
Mitsubishi Corp approves Arizona copper mining project, lifts investment
21st October 2026 By: Reuters

Japan's Mitsubishi Corporation approved the construction of a copper mining project in Arizona, jointly with Canada's Hudbay Minerals, the company said on Wednesday. Mitsubishi will make an... 


Grupo Mexico underground mining
Grupo Mexico to press ahead with major US copper projects after output dip
23rd October 2026 By: Reuters

Grupo Mexico said on Thursday it will push ahead with major investments at its US mining unit Asarco, expanding the Ray and Silver Bell mines in Arizona and aiming to restart the Hayden smelter and... 


VAC magnet manufacturing plant
GM cancels deal with new US rare-earth magnet plant, documents say
23rd October 2026 By: Reuters

General Motors, the biggest customer of a US factory making rare earth magnets for electric vehicles, cancelled its long-term supply deal with the manufacturer, and the two sides are in... 


Rio Tinto trucks
Australia's Rio Tinto to invest $1.9bn in Queensland bauxite project
23rd October 2026 By: Reuters

Rio Tinto said on Friday it will invest $1.9-billion to develop the Kangwinan bauxite project in Queensland, Australia, replacing output from its ageing Andoom mine and lifting annual production... 


An image of the Etango project
Etango JV takes final investment decision to proceed with Namibia project
23rd October 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

ASX-listed Bannerman Energy advises that the Etango joint venture (JV), in which it has a 55% stake and its partner CNNC Overseas Limited (CNOL) a 45% interest, has taken a positive final... 


Northam CEO Paul Dunne
Northam faces binding vote on pay after a decade of dissent
22nd October 2026 By: Bloomberg

Northam Platinum Holdings faces a binding shareholder vote on executive pay for the first time following years of investor opposition to its remuneration policies. The October 26 vote at the South... 


The Prieska mine
Orion Minerals appoints interim CFO as Van Coller steps down
21st October 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX- and JSE-listed Orion Minerals, which is developing the Prieska copper/zinc mine and the Okiep copper project in South Africa's Northern Cape province, has appointed Stephen Rowse interim CFO,... 


Eagle gold mine
Boroo plans extensive rehabilitation before restarting newly acquired Eagle mine in Yukon
23rd October 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Singapore-based mining and investment company Boroo has announced it will invest more than $1.5-billion in the Yukon-based Eagle gold mine, which it is acquiring through the takeover of Canadian... 


Rainbow Rare Earths, Alcoa Corporation, Andrada Mining make headlines
Rainbow Rare Earths, Alcoa Corporation, Andrada Mining make headlines
23rd October 2026

Mining Weekly Editor Martin Creamer discusses Rainbow Rare Earths recent lab success; the sale of South Africa’s aluminium value chain assets to Alcoa Corporation; and Andrada Mining's... 


Yarwun refinery
Rio Tinto, Rondo Energy assess large-scale heat battery integration at Yarwun refinery
21st October 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

US-headquartered Rondo Energy and global diversified miner Rio Tinto have started front-end engineering design (FEED) work on a 360 MWh energy storage project for deployment at the Yarwun alumina... 


Lithium project
African Critical Elements acquires Lepidico Canada, Namibian lithium asset
22nd October 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Mining exploration company African Critical Elements (ACE) has completed the full acquisition of mineral developer Lepidico Canada, obtaining 100% of the equity in the company and 100% of Lepidico... 


Cadia mine
Newmont beats quarterly profit estimates on higher gold prices, Cadia recovery
23rd October 2026 By: Reuters

World's largest gold miner Newmont beat analysts' third-quarter profit estimates on Thursday, as elevated gold prices and a recovery in copper production at its Cadia mine in Australia boosted... 


Santo Domingo copper mine
Canada's Capstone Copper announces $3bn investment plan in Chile
27th October 2026 By: Reuters

Canadian miner Capstone Copper on Monday announced a $3-billion investment plan in Chile's Atacama region, according to Chile's mining ministry. The investment plan, which will allocate... 


Fortescue iron-ore mine
Australian miner Fortescue fires senior executive after sexual harassment probe
21st October 2026 By: Reuters

Fortescue, Australia's third-largest miner, said on Wednesday it fired a senior executive following an investigation into allegations of sexual harassment and bullying. The investigation,... 


Namib Minerals signs indicative $30m Ecobank term sheet for Redwing bankability programme
Namib Minerals signs indicative $30m Ecobank term sheet for Redwing bankability programme
23rd October 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

Gold and exploration company Namib Minerals’ subsidiary Bulawayo Mining Company has signed a nonbinding term sheet with Ecobank Zimbabwe for a proposed nondilutive $30-million, 36-month loan... 


Antimony mineralisation
North America to drive growth in antimony market
22nd October 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

With China's suspension of its ban on antimony exports to the US scheduled to expire on November 27, buyers and manufacturers face an important decision point for supply planning, sourcing... 


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