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Minerals Council South Africa CEO Mzila Mthenjane.
Industry leaders, researchers, govt partners, innovators gather to modernise mining
23rd July 2026 By: Martin Creamer

The future of modernisation in South African mining will not be forged by individual companies or institutions working in isolation but collectively by industry leaders, researchers, government... 


An image of a gavel
Tribunal rejects Morocco’s application in Khemisset litigation process, Emmerson reports
20th July 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

London-listed Emmerson has provided an update on an ongoing litigation process, noting that the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) Tribunal has rejected Morocco’s... 


Autazes project rendering
Brazil Potash confirms fresh stoppage request may be served on Autezes project
17th July 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

NYSE-listed Brazil Potash Corporation has become aware through publicly available court records that the Brazilian Federal Public Defender's Office (BFPDO), acting on behalf of certain indigenous... 


The Escondida mine
BHP confident of group’s future growth opportunities, despite warning of lower 2027 copper output
16th July 2026 By: Chanel de Bruyn

Global diversified miner BHP produced nearly two-million tonnes of copper and record iron-ore production for the financial year ended June 30, but has substantially lowered its copper production... 


The Elandsfontein mine
Kropz secures R200m loan
15th July 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Emerging African phosphate producer and developer Kropz's subsidiary Kropz Elandsfontein has secured a R200-million loan from Ubunto-Botho Investments (UBI), the indirect controlling shareholder of... 


Lac à Paul project area
Arianne Phosphate sends first samples of purified phosphoric acid to potential customers
10th July 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

TSX-V-listed Arianne Phosphate has shipped samples of purified phosphoric acid (PPA) to potential customers for testing. The samples were produced at pilot scale from the Lac à Paul project, in... 


Potash in hand
Canada's Buffalo Potash outlines pathway to scaled production starting with initial module
7th July 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

TSX-V-listed Buffalo Potash Corporation has laid out a roadmap to production, starting with its initial production module at the flagship Disley property, in Saskatchewan. The initial production... 


Kore says two parties still engaged in formal sales process
Kore says two parties still engaged in formal sales process
30th June 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

Aim-listed potash development company Kore Potash has informed shareholders that there are still two parties engaged in the formal sales process (FSP) that the company started in November 2025. The... 


BHP CEO Brandon Craig
Strikes, soaring costs and M&A await BHP's new CEO Craig
25th June 2026 By: Reuters

Newly minted BHP CEO Brandon Craig faces a crowded in-tray as he takes mining's top job on July 1, from threatened iron ore strikes and ballooning costs to a potential uranium push and a febrile... 


Minbos signs $13.8m Phase 2 construction contract for Angola project
Minbos signs $13.8m Phase 2 construction contract for Angola project
23rd June 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

ASX-listed Minbos Resources has announced the signing of a $13.8-million Phase 2 construction contract for the Cabinda Phosphate Fertilizer Plant (CPFP), in Angola, with the Portuguese and Angolan... 


An image of potash
Emmerson granted UK patent for Khemisset multimineral process
19th June 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

London-listed Emmerson’s patent application for the Khemisset multimineral process (KMP), titled ‘Processing of Evaporite Minerals (Application No. 2315003.0)’, has been granted by the UK... 


BHP offices
BHP shares head for worst day in months on Jansen project cost overruns
19th June 2026 By: Reuters

Shares of BHP Group slid on Friday after the world's largest listed miner flagged cost overruns at its Jansen Stage 2 potash project in Canada and disclosed a $2.3 billion charge. The... 


Autazes project concept image
Brazil Potash secures second FEED contractor for mine shafts at Autezes
19th June 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

NYSE-listed Brazil Potash Corporation has awarded a second front-end engineering design (FEED) contract for mine shafts and underground development at the Autazes project to WSP, with Redpath... 


PhosCo eyes more inventory growth with another discovery
PhosCo eyes more inventory growth with another discovery
9th June 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

ASX-listed PhosCo has made another discovery at its Gasaat phosphate project, in Tunisia, with drilling having intersected thick, shallow phosphate mineralisation at the KH prospect, just 3.5 km... 


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... 


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.... 


Autazes concept image
Brazil Potash secures diesel-based power for Autazes construction period
20th May 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

NYSE-listed Brazil Potash Corporation has signed a memorandum of understanding with a power generation company called Gera Center, outlining a 28-year build, own, operate and transfer (BOOT)... 


An ad announcing the theme of Mining Indaba 2027
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... 


Tres Estradas project schematic
Aguia secures status as one of few domestic Brazilian phosphate suppliers
18th May 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

ASX-listed Aguia Resources has secured an operating licence for the Tres Estradas phosphate project in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, allowing the company to mine and process phosphate for sale into... 


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... 


KAP Minerals CEO Geoff Hampson (left) and Hanwa managing executive officer Shoji Shirasawa
KAP Minerals, Hanwa partner to strengthen Canada–Japan critical minerals supply chain
13th May 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Canadian critical minerals company KAP Minerals and Japanese trading and industrial materials company Hanwa have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to advance a strategic partnership... 


Potash ore
Mosaic swings to a first-quarter loss
12th May 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

NYSE-listed the Mosaic Company posted a net loss of $258-million for the first quarter of this year, compared with net income of $238-million reported for the first quarter of 2025. Mosaic’s North... 


K+S raises full-year Ebitda guidance
11th May 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Raw material group K+S has raised its earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (Ebitda) guidance for the 2026 financial year to €630-million to €730-million, from the previous... 


A map showing the location of the Tres Estradas project and the crops grown in the region
Aguia expects approval for its Tres Estrada mine soon, as demand for phosphates grow
11th May 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed Aguia Resources is confident that it will soon be granted an operating licence for its Tres Estradas project, in Brazil, from the Fundação Estadual de Proteção Ambiental Henrique Luís... 


Woodsmith project
Fluor tasked for feasibility study work on world’s largest polyphalite deposit
8th May 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

NYSE-listed engineering, procurement, construction and maintenance services provider Fluor Corporation has been selected to undertake feasibility study activities for diversified miner Anglo... 


Phosphate drill core
PhosCo extends Gasaat resource with two deposit estimates
5th May 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

ASX-listed PhosCo has announced a maiden mineral resource estimate for the KM and SAB phosphate deposits within the company’s Gasaat phosphate project in Tunisia, totalling 20.2-million tonnes... 


An image of the  Elandsfontein project
Kropz’s South African project achieves new monthly production record
20th April 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Aim-listed Kropz achieved record production of 40 792 t phosphate concentrate from its Elandsfontein project, in South Africa, for March.  This brought the project’s production to 115 686 t... 


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