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Conflict in Middle East could cost Africa 0.2 percentage points in economic growth in 2026
17th April 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

A joint policy document presented by continental body the African Union (AU) Commission, multilateral development finance organisation the African Development Bank Group (AfDB), regional... 


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German, South African organisations launch project to support workers in the energy transition
15th April 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

German political foundation Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung South Africa (FES SA), in partnership with the South African nonprofit organisation (NPO) the Sam Tambani Research Institute (SATRI), on April... 


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Anglo Asian achieves meaningful copper output increase
15th April 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Aim-listed Anglo Asian Mining has achieved a notable increase in copper production of 3 711 t in the quarter ended March 31, compared with 534 t having been produced in the same quarter of last... 


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Lithium Ionic advises of four resignations in the ‘best interest’ of the company
21st April 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

TSX-V-listed Lithium Ionic has announced its directors David Gower, Lawrence Guy and Hélio Diniz have resigned effective immediately. The company’s corporate secretary Damian Lopez also tendered... 


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Tirupati appoints new financial adviser
16th April 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

London-listed Tirupati Graphite, which owns assets in Madagascar, has appointed AlbR Capital as financial adviser to the company, with immediate effect. On April 1, the company announced board... 


Rio Tinto iron-ore piles in Pilbara
Rio Tinto flags possible supply chain risks, posts higher Q1 iron-ore sales
21st April 2026 By: Reuters

Miner Rio Tinto warned on April 21 of limited visibility on the effects of the Middle East war on its supply chains in the second half of the 2026 financial year, but stronger production from its... 


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India-Zambia talks on critical minerals stall over mining rights, sources say
16th April 2026 By: Reuters

India's talks with Zambia over critical minerals mining have stalled amid a lack of assurances from Lusaka on mining rights, two sources familiar with the matter told Reuters. India last year... 


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Andrada secures $11m to accelerate growth
20th April 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Namibia-focused Andrada Mining has successfully completed a private placement with strategic investors, raising $11-million (£8.1-million) before expenses through the placing of 226.34-million... 


Coal stockpiles in China
China revives coal-to-gas projects as energy security frays
20th April 2026 By: Bloomberg

A high-profile Chinese coal-to-gas venture that lay dormant for over a decade is set to launch this year, as part of a wave of investments that will allow Beijing to mitigate threats to fuel supply... 


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BHP eyes large-scale copper exploration in Zambia, mines ministry says
21st April 2026 By: Reuters

Global miner BHP is keen to pursue large-scale copper exploration in Zambia, the country's mines ministry said on Monday, highlighting growing international interest in the central African nation's... 


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Thor Explorations maintained strong production momentum in the first quarter
15th April 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

After an "operationally robust" 2025, TSX-V- and Aim-listed gold miner Thor Explorations maintained positive production momentum in the first quarter of this year – pouring 20 256 oz of gold, which... 


Blanket mine
Caledonia’s Blanket mine to meet full-year guidance, despite first-quarter challenges
20th April 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

Aim-listed Caledonia Mining Corporation has reported gold production of 14 767 oz from its Blanket mine, in Zimbabwe, for the quarter ended March 31, compared with the 18 671 oz produced in the... 


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Rome Resources raises £1.2m to advance DRC tin, copper exploration
20th April 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

London-listed tin and copper exploration company Rome Resources has conditionally raised about £1.2-million through a direct subscription, with existing shareholders, of 400-million new ordinary... 


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Akobo Minerals scales back Segele operations amid diesel supply constraints
15th April 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Gold producer Akobo Minerals will temporarily scale back operations at its Segele mine, in Ethiopia, owing to a constrained diesel supply linked to disruptions in global fuel logistics. The company... 


Battery-grade lithium carbonate
E3 Lithium awaits licence to start Phase 2 of battery-grade lithium pilot plant
20th April 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Canadian leading lithium developer E3 Lithium has completed well development and pump installation at its demonstration facility, near Olds, in Alberta, with Phase 2 now ready to start operating.... 


Diatreme silica prospect in Australia
Silica developer Diatreme streamlines Cape Flattery project holding JV
15th April 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

ASX-listed silica sands developer Diatreme Resources’ subsidiary Metallica Minerals has entered into a binding share sale agreement with joint venture (JV) company Cape Silica Holdings to sell the... 


Semiconductor microchip
Australian company demos tech that solves prominent semiconductor issue
20th April 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

ASX-listed Adisyn has successfully demonstrated full coverage graphene on a 1 cm by 1 cm coupon using an industrial Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) system, with the deposition process having been... 


Gold bar pour
Spanish Mountain Gold inks royalty deal with Wheaton
21st April 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

TSX-V-listed Spanish Mountain Gold has entered into a royalty agreement with Canadian streaming company Wheaton Precious Metals Corporation whereby Wheaton will acquire a 1.5% net smelter return... 


Manganese port activity.
Give South Africa’s manganese mines a good logistics future right now – don’t wait
Updated 7 hours ago By: Martin Creamer

Without compromising the positions of any stakeholders or the credibility of the process, a way must be found to fast-track a good logistical future for South Africa’s very important manganese... 


Atomic Eagle appoints Grant Davey chairperson
Atomic Eagle appoints Grant Davey chairperson
20th April 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

ASX-listed Atomic Eagle has appointed Grant Davey nonexecutive chairperson, while Govind Friedland will transition from chairperson to nonexecutive director. In a statement to shareholders, Atomic... 


Gold remains a safe-haven investment – Heraeus
Gold remains a safe-haven investment – Heraeus
21st April 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

Throughout history, gold has been seen as a safe-haven asset, although recent price movements have not been what might be expected, metals refinery services provider Heraeus says. In its latest... 


Global energy demand up 1.3% in 2025, electricity demand up by 3% – IEA
20th April 2026 By: Schalk Burger

Global energy demand growth slowed to 1.3% in 2025, which is slightly below the preceding decade’s average of 1.4% and significantly lower than in 2024, while global electricity demand increased by... 


Kenorland project areas in Quebec
Sumitomo withdraws from Kenorland earn-in JV in Quebec
21st April 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

TSX-V-listed Kenorland Minerals has advised its joint venture (JV) partner Sumitomo Metal Mining Canada has withdrawn from the earn-in and JV exploration agreement related to the O’Sullivan gold... 


President Cyril Ramaphosa
Ramaphosa says fixing local governments key to South Africa’s development
15th April 2026 By: Schalk Burger

Economic growth is an outcome of a well-functioning system and unlocking local economic development requires fixing service delivery, which requires fixing governance, President Cyril Ramaphosa... 


New Simberi project, in Papua New Guinea
St Barbara to reach 200 000 oz output within five years
20th April 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

ASX-listed gold producer St Barbara has revised upward its gold production outlook to 200 000 oz/y, owing to strong attributable output expected from the New Simberi gold project, in Papua New... 


One of AMSA's steelmaking plants
South Africa steel needs demand not belligerence, regulator says
20th April 2026 By: Bloomberg

The key to rescuing South Africa’s ailing steel industry, in which a unit of ArcelorMittal South Africa (AMSA) is feuding with smaller competitors, is by growing demand rather than fixating on... 


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Burkina Faso government publishes decree to acquire 25% of Kiaka SA
21st April 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The Burkina Faso government has published a decree authorising its legal entity Société de Participation Minière du Burkina Faso (Sopamib) to acquire an additional shareholding in ASX-listed West... 


Vanadium drill core at Lac Doré in Québec
VanadiumCorp closes first tranche of $700 000 private placement
16th April 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

TSX-V-listed VanadiumCorp Resource has received stock exchange approval for a private placement to raise $700 000 from 5.8-million units issued at a price of $0.12 apiece. The company has already... 


The Nkomati anthracite mine
Afrimat to report higher full-year EPS, HEPS
21st April 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

JSE-listed Afrimat expects to report a 22.1% to 32.1% year-on-year increase in earnings per share (EPS) to between 76.9c and 83.2c for the financial year ended February 28. In a trading statement,... 


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As coal chokes Johannesburg, South African scientists launch pollution warning app
21st April 2026 By: Reuters

Scientists at the University of the Witwatersrand have designed South Africa's first app to warn residents of pollution levels, as Johannesburg suffers a spike in coal emissions in recent weeks,... 


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Lynas posts 67% higher rare earth oxide output in Q3
21st April 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

ASX-listed Lynas Rare Earths has posted higher rare earth oxide (REO) production of 3 200 t in the quarter ended March 31, which generated A$265-million of revenue for the company. The Australian... 


Gas drill rig in Austria
Australian gas explorer announces drill campaign on three initial Austrian targets
20th April 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

ASX-listed ADX Energy has started drilling at its 50%-owned Hochfeld-1 shallow gas exploration well in Austria, marking the start of what could be a transformational chapter for the company.... 


Cosmo gold project area in Western Australia
Sarama sells WA assets to Riedel, confirms date for Burkina Faso arbitration hearing
21st April 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Vancouver-headquartered Sarama Resources has entered into a binding share sale agreement with ASX-listed Riedel Resources to sell its Cosmo and Mt Venn gold projects, in Western Australia, in... 


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