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Rough diamonds being sorted
Botswana's State-owned diamond company turns to contract sales to manage tough market
Updated 3 hours ago By: Reuters

Botswana's State-owned Okavango Diamond Company plans to increase the share of diamonds it sells to contracted buyers as a way to navigate a depressed global diamond market, acting MD Lipalese... 


Neal Froneman
Froneman, Humphries take seats on board of Australian PGM hopeful
Updated 3 hours ago By: Mariaan Webb

Australian platinum group metals (PGM) developer Podium Minerals has appointed former Sibanye-Stillwater CEO Neal Froneman as its nonexecutive chairperson. The appointment, effective immediately,... 


An image of road construction at Tulu Kapi
Kefi completes financing package for Tulu Kapi
Updated 4 hours ago By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Aim-listed Kefi Gold and Copper’s subsidiary Tulu Kapi Gold Mines (TKGM) has signed a $20-million equity-ranking-royalty with Chancery Royalty. This is a key final part of the $340-million... 


Ecobank Sierra Leon MD Sebastian Ashong-Katai and Meya Mining CEO Jan Joubert
Ecobank mobilises $65m in African capital to accelerate Sierra Leone’s mining industry
Updated 4 hours ago By: Sabrina Jardim

Financial services provider Ecobank Sierra Leone has announced two key transactions that underline the bank’s ability to mobilise African capital in support of mining projects which drive local... 


Anglo American, UK announce impact finance facility for SMEs
Updated 4 hours ago By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The UK government and diversified miner Anglo American have announced the establishment of a £2-million Impact Finance Facility, delivered through the Impact Finance Network (IFN). This financing... 


Mogale Tailings Retreatment Operation
Pan African to report significant jump in interim EPS, HEPS
Updated 4 hours ago By: Sabrina Jardim

JSE- and LSE-listed gold producer Pan African Resources has advised shareholders that its earnings per share (EPS) for the six months ended December 31, 2025, are expected to be between $0.0718 a... 


Kazera provides update on operational activities in South Africa
Updated 4 hours ago By: Sabrina Jardim

Aim-listed Kazera Global has reported that, following the seasonal slowdown over the South African Christmas and summer holiday period, activity at its operations has accelerated as expected, with... 


A copper mine in the DRC
France seeks African input on critical minerals for G7 summit
Updated 5 hours ago By: Rebecca Campbell

Critical minerals will be one of the topics discussed at this year's G7 summit, pointed out French government Interministerial Delegate for the Supply of Strategic Ores and Minerals Benjamin... 


Eramet says Indonesia nickel permit volume slashed for 2026
Updated 6 hours ago By: Reuters

Eramet's nickel mining joint venture in Indonesia has received an initial production allowance of 12-million wet metric tons for this year, down from the initial allowance of 32-million it received... 


China's 2026 coal output set for slowest growth this decade despite lower imports
China's 2026 coal output set for slowest growth this decade despite lower imports
Updated 6 hours ago By: Reuters

China's coal output is expected to rise 35-million metric tons to 4.86-billion tons in 2026, a major coal industry group said on Tuesday, the slowest pace this decade despite projections of a... 


St Barbara quietly assembles Nova Scotia exploration pipeline
St Barbara quietly assembles Nova Scotia exploration pipeline
Updated 6 hours ago By: Mariaan Webb

Australia-headquartered St Barbara has quietly assembled a substantial exploration portfolio in Nova Scotia, Canada, over the past two financial years, positioning the company to extend mine life... 


Evolution approves growth projects to lift portfolio returns
Evolution approves growth projects to lift portfolio returns
Updated 7 hours ago By: Mariaan Webb

Australian miner Evolution Mining has approved a series of growth and development projects at its Northparkes and Ernest Henry operations, as well as new exploration investments in Canada, aimed at... 


1911 Gold delivers positive PEA for True North project
Updated 7 hours ago By: Creamer Media Reporter

TSX-V-listed 1911 Gold has delivered positive results from an independent preliminary economic assessment (PEA) for its True North gold project in Manitoba. The PEA, prepared by AMC Mining... 


From left Tebello Chabana, Shamini Harrington, Bongani Motsa.
South Africa can learn from Finnish beneficiation model, Minerals Council says at Mining Indaba
Updated 7 hours ago By: Martin Creamer

One of the countries South Africa can learn from when it comes to beneficiation is Finland, Minerals Council South Africa acting chief economist Bongani Motsa outlined on day-three of the Investing... 


Dan Marokane, seated in the middle, at the Mining Indaba panel discussion
With demand 98% covered, Eskom can now turn its focus to pricing models – Marokane
11th February 2026 By: Irma Venter

Eskom has arrived at a position where it can turn its attention to determining the appropriate pricing in support of the various sectors of the economy – especially vulnerable sectors, says Eskom... 


An image of Ionic MD Tim Harrison
Ionic Rare Earths initiates organisational changes to drive development
11th February 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

ASX-listed Ionic Rare Earths has initiated organisational changes to drive its global rare earth magnet expansion, including the relocation of MD Tim Harrison to Belfast, in Northern Ireland, and... 


Uis mine
Andrada partners with EIB for Uis lithium feasibility study
11th February 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

Aim-listed Andrada Mining has announced that its wholly owned operating subsidiary, Uis Tin Mining Company (UTMC), has entered into a cooperation agreement with the European Investment Bank (EIB)... 


Black Cat appoints new MD
11th February 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Gold miner Black Cat Syndicate said on Wednesday that James Bruce had started as its new MD. Bruce brings extensive operational and financial experience across the resources sector, the ASX-listed... 


The Reko Diq project in Pakistan
Miners need to adopt the concept of sustainability, says Barrick exec
11th February 2026 By: Rebecca Campbell

Mining has to move from the traditional environmental, social and governance (ESG) approach to an inclusive sustainability approach, argued Barrick Mining group sustainability executive Grant... 


A stack of silver bars
Rising investment to keep global silver demand steady in 2026, Silver Institute says
11th February 2026 By: Reuters

Global silver demand is expected to remain steady in 2026 with gains in retail investment offsetting most of the losses across industrial, jewellery and silverware demand, the Silver Institute... 


Ascot plans name change to Cambria, outlines 2026 strategy
Ascot plans name change to Cambria, outlines 2026 strategy
11th February 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Vancouver-based Ascot Resources on Tuesday announced plans to change its name to Cambria Gold Mines, as it outlined key strategic priorities for 2026 and provided an update on its restructuring... 


The panel at the Indaba, with Wimpie Pienaar seated on the far left
Iron-ore exporters’ ‘north star’ would be corridor rehabilitation, integrated rail-port concession
11th February 2026 By: Irma Venter

When weighing the future of the iron-ore export corridor from the Northern Cape to the Port of Saldanha, the Ore Users Forum (OUF) has a clear understanding of its “north star”, says Kumba Iron Ore... 


Exploration in Africa
US focusing on critical minerals, stresses robust due diligence
11th February 2026 By: Rebecca Campbell

The US Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) currently has, regarding mining, a particular focus on critical minerals, pointed out USTDA deputy director and COO Thomas Hardy. He was speaking in a... 


Mineral and Petroleum Resources Deputy Minister Phumzile Mgcina at Mining Indaba event.
Anglo lauded for R600m junior exploration backing
10th February 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Anglo American drew applause on day two of the Investing in African Mining Indaba for the R600-million the diversified mining major has provided for exploration in South Africa. Established with an... 


Menar MD Vuslat Bayoglu (right) being interviewed by Mining Weekly's Martin Creamer at Mining Indaba.
Looks like South African mining’s going to have great year, says Menar at Mining Indaba
10th February 2026 By: Martin Creamer

In general, if you look at the commodities produced in South Africa, we’re doing very well, and it looks like 2026 is going to be a great year. That’s the view of Menar MD Vuslat Bayoglu, who spoke... 


Carnavale secures mining lease for Kookynie gold project
10th February 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed Carnavale Resources has been granted mining lease M40/362, which hosts all the mineral resources at its Kookynie gold project (KGP) in Western Australia. The granted lease contains the... 


An image of Akobo gold samples
Akobo records strong January performance
10th February 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Scandinavian gold producer Akobo Minerals’ strong fourth-quarter performance continued into the new year, with January delivering solid production performance and continued progress in vertical... 


Automation and AI needed for future of mining
10th February 2026 By: Rebecca Campbell

Worldwide, the mining industry, indeed all sectors of the economy, face a major structural limit, warned Microsoft worldwide mining industry leader Joseph Starwood. A large number of people are... 


Botswana flag
Botswana to expand exploration beyond diamonds, mines minister says
10th February 2026 By: Reuters

Botswana plans to ramp up mining exploration, including for critical minerals, as it seeks to diversify beyond diamonds by surveying the roughly 70% of its territory that remains unexplored, mines... 


Pan African Resources solar plant
Pan African signs renewable energy deal to supply 70% of its electricity needs
10th February 2026 By: Darren Parker

JSE- and LSE-listed gold producer Pan African Resources has confirmed that it will achieve a 70% renewable electricity penetration across its operations following the conclusion of a second... 


Firering completes hot commissioning at producing lime asset in Zambia
Firering completes hot commissioning at producing lime asset in Zambia
10th February 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

Aim-listed Firering Strategic Minerals has completed the hot commissioning of Kiln 2 at its producing lime asset in Zambia, Limeco Resources, which is now entering the optimisation phase. As with... 


Goldplat plant in Benoni
Goldplat reports strong second-quarter profit amid rising gold prices
10th February 2026 By: Darren Parker

Aim-listed Goldplat has reported a significant increase in operating profit for the second quarter ended December 31, 2025, driven by higher gold prices and stable production. The company’s two... 


Elevra signs nonbinding spodumene offtake MoU with Mangrove
Elevra signs nonbinding spodumene offtake MoU with Mangrove
10th February 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

North American lithium producer Elevra Lithium has signed a nonbinding memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Mangrove Lithium for the supply of spodumene concentrate from its North American... 


Minerals Council South Africa skills head Mustak Ally
Technology transformation is really people transformation – Mining Indaba panelists
10th February 2026 By: Rebecca Campbell

Mining currently faces the challenge of adopting the latest technologies, notably, but not exclusively, AI. This was the topic for a panel discussion on the first day of Investing in African Mining... 


The Mozal smelter
Mozambique pushing to keep South32 aluminium smelter open, minister says
10th February 2026 By: Reuters

Mozambique's government is doing "everything that is required" to make sure that South32's Mozal aluminium smelter stays open, mineral resources and energy minister Estevao Pale said on Monday. The... 


Duncan Wanblad
Africa must shift from policy intent to implementation, Teck merger good for SA – Wanblad
10th February 2026 By: Irma Venter

The time has come for Africa to shift from policy intent to implementation, says Anglo American CEO Duncan Wanblad. Speaking at the Investing in African Mining Indaba 2026 held in Cape Tow this... 


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