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Delegates attending the 2024 Future Minerals Forum
Future Minerals Forum 2025 targeting tangible outcomes
13th January 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Now in its fourth year, the Future Minerals Forum (FMF) has evolved into a global conversation about shaping the future of minerals, bringing together leaders from government, industry and other... 


Jubilee CEO Leon Coetzer
Jubilee fails to meet copper production targets in Zambia owing to power cuts
13th January 2025 By: Darren Parker

Aim- and AltX-listed diversified metals producer Jubilee Metals Group failed to meet its copper production target at its Roan operation, in Zambia, owing to power constraints, the company announced... 


As Trump renews push for Greenland, mineral wealth takes centre stage
As Trump renews push for Greenland, mineral wealth takes centre stage
13th January 2025 By: Reuters

US President-elect Donald Trump last week reiterated his interest in taking control of Greenland, a semi-autonomous territory of Denmark, which could be useful for the US because of its strategic... 


Barrick owns the  Loulo-Gounkoto complex in Mali
Mali to get $1.2bn from miners after talks
13th January 2025 By: Bloomberg

Mali is set to get 750-billion CFA francs ($1.2-billion) from miners in the first quarter this year following an overhaul of its mining sector. In late December, Mali had received 500-billion CFA... 


Musselwhite in Ontario
Orla secures proxy firm support for Musselwhite acquisition
13th January 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Canadian gold miner Orla Mining has gained the backing of two major proxy advisory firms for its proposed acquisition of the Musselwhite mine from Newmont. The firms have recommended that... 


Thor Explorations drilling at Douta project
Thor Explorations increases output, progresses various drill programmes
13th January 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

TSX-V- and Aim-listed Thor Explorations, which owns and operates the Segolila mine, in Nigeria, has increased its gold production to 85 057 oz in the year ended December 31, compared with the 84... 


The Vidalia facility in Louisiana, US.
Syrah secures $165m tax credit for Vidalia expansion under IRA
13th January 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Australia-based Syrah Resources, through its subsidiary Syrah Technologies, has been awarded a tax credit of $165-million under the US Inflation Reduction Act’s (IRA's) Section 48C Qualifying... 


Salamis returns as Integra CEO, Ladd-Kruger enters as chair
13th January 2025 By: Schalk Burger

US precious metals producer Integra Resources has announced that it has appointed George Salamis as president, CEO and director, taking over from outgoing Integra president and CEO Jason Kosec.... 


China's coal imports hit record high in 2024
China's coal imports hit record high in 2024
13th January 2025 By: Reuters

China's coal imports rose 14.4% in 2024 to a record high, official data showed on Monday, as lower international coal prices spurred buyers to substitute imports for domestic supply. Coal imports... 


Lithium prices to stabilise in 2025 as mine closures, China EV sales ease glut, analysts say
Lithium prices to stabilise in 2025 as mine closures, China EV sales ease glut, analysts say
13th January 2025 By: Reuters

Lithium prices are expected to stabilise in 2025 after two years of steep declines as shuttered mines and robust electric vehicle sales in China soak up an oversupply, although the potential for... 


Offshore gas flaring
Namibia says Shell write-down of offshore discoveries ‘not a setback’
10th January 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Namibia’s Mines and Energy Ministry has downplayed the impact of energy company Shell recent $400-million write-down on its offshore oil discoveries, stating that the country it remains committed... 


India Prime Minister Narendra Modi (left) with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa during 2023 visit.
India targeting five-million tons of green hydrogen a year by 2030, PM announces
10th January 2025 By: Martin Creamer

India aims to produce five-million tonnes of green hydrogen year by 2030 under the National Green Hydrogen Mission, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced. As a first step, two green hydrogen... 


Zijin in talks to buy $6bn China lithium producer
Zijin in talks to buy $6bn China lithium producer
10th January 2025 By: Bloomberg

Zijin Mining Group, one of China’s most acquisitive miners, says it’s in discussions to buy shares and potentially to take over Zangge Mining a lithium and potash producer. Zijin is in talks with... 


Caterpillar machine and logo
Caterpillar celebrates its 100-year anniversary
10th January 2025 By: Darren Parker

NYSE-listed Caterpillar has marked 2025 as its 100-year anniversary. The globally recognised original equipment manufacturer (OEM) technically turns 100 on April 15, which is when, in 1925, Holt... 


Indonesia sets 2025 nickel ore mining quota at around 200Mt
10th January 2025 By: Reuters

Indonesia has set a quota of around 200-million metric tons for nickel ore mining this year, a senior mining ministry official said on Friday, adding this could be cut if miners failed to comply... 


Vedanta gets $300m loan commitment for debt refinancing
Vedanta gets $300m loan commitment for debt refinancing
10th January 2025 By: Reuters

Indian miner Vedanta's parent on Friday said it has secured commitments from Barclays, First Abu Dhabi Bank, and Mashreq totaling $300-million in loan tenors of three years and three months. The... 


Indonesia’s coal production hits record as energy needs rise
Indonesia’s coal production hits record as energy needs rise
10th January 2025 By: Bloomberg

Indonesia’s coal production reached a new high in 2024 amid rising demand for energy both domestically and globally. Last year’s output was at 831-million tons, according to preliminary data... 


Whitehaven hits 13.5-year safety milestone at Narrabri plant
10th January 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Coal producer Whitehaven has recorded more than 5 000 days without a lost time injury (LTI) and 60 months without a total recordable injury (TRI) at its Narrabri coal handling and preparation plant... 


Hudbay ups stake in Arizona Sonoran
10th January 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Canadian miner Hudbay Minerals has strengthened its position in -listed Arizona Sonoran Copper Company (ASCU), agreeing to acquire 11.852-million common shares in a private placement valued at... 


Gold
Thor confirms down-dip continuity of mineralisation at Segilola
10th January 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

TSX-V- and Aim-listed Thor Explorations has uncovered promising mineralisation near the Segilola gold mine, in Nigeria, as part of an ongoing diamond drilling programme. The programme is... 


Wheaton appoints Lau as CFO as Brown steps down
10th January 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Precious metals streaming company Wheaton Precious Metals has reported that its finance VP Vincent Lau will be appointed CFO following the resignation of current CFO Gary Brown, effective March 31.... 


Mako recommends shareholders accept Aurum's final takeover offer
10th January 2025 By: Schalk Burger

The independent board of directors of ASX-listed exploration company Mako Gold has unanimously recommended that shareholders accept fellow-listed Aurum Resources' off-market takeover offer without... 


Anglo American, decarbonisation goals, Barrick Gold make headlines
Anglo American, decarbonisation goals, Barrick Gold make headlines
10th January 2025

Mining Weekly Editor Martin Creamer discusses Anglo American delivering new platinum-catalysed hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle mobility options across Europe; a call for the mining industry to... 


Transnet Rail Infrastructure Manager interim CE Moshe Motlohi
Transnet Rail Infrastructure Manager gears up to allocate first rail slots to private operators
10th January 2025 By: Terence Creamer

South Africa’s recently established Transnet Rail Infrastructure Manager (TRIM) is gearing up for the allocation of the first route slots to private train operating companies (TOCs) in line with... 


Torex Gold achieves full-year production guidance for sixth year
10th January 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Canadian miner Torex Gold Resources has met its full-year gold guidance, producing 452 523 oz in 2024. Fourth-quarter production was 103 795 oz and came against the backdrop of a temporary... 


Eduardo Elsztain
Challenger Gold secures strategic investment, advances toll processing agreement
10th January 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Perth-based Challenger Gold on Friday announced the completion of a A$6.6-million strategic placement to an entity controlled by prominent Argentine businessman Eduardo Elsztain. The investment... 


The New Afton mine
New Gold caps 2024 with strong fourth quarter, despite Rainy River challenges
10th January 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Canadian bullion producer New Gold closed out 2024 with its strongest production quarter of the year, achieving a record 80 438 oz of gold and 14.5-million pounds of copper in the fourth quarter.... 


The Gibraltar mine in British Columbia
Taseko forecasts higher output from Gibraltar in 2025
10th January 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

TSX- and NYSE American-listed Taseko Mines has set its sights on increased copper production in 2025, forecasting yearly output of between 120-million and 130-million pounds - up from the... 


Australia’s most populous states face gas shortfalls from 2027
Australia’s most populous states face gas shortfalls from 2027
10th January 2025 By: Bloomberg

Australia’s east coast is expected to have a shortfall of domestic gas supply from 2027 unless new gas fields are soon brought online, according to the nation’s top consumer watchdog. Sydney and... 


President-elect Donald Trump has reiterated his interest in taking control of Greenland. Denmark has repeatedly said the island, a self-governing part of its kingdom, is not for sale.
US lobbied Greenland rare earths developer Tanbreez not to sell to China
10th January 2025 By: Reuters

US and Danish officials lobbied the developer of Greenland's largest rare earths deposit last year not to sell its project to Chinese-linked firms, its CEO told Reuters, adding it has been in... 


BlackRock leaves major climate group amid Wall Street exodus
BlackRock leaves major climate group amid Wall Street exodus
10th January 2025 By: Bloomberg

BlackRock is exiting one of the world’s biggest climate finance groups for investors after being targeted by Republican politicians for its efforts on global warming. The money manager said... 


Trump tariff fears spark disconnect in silver and copper markets
Trump tariff fears spark disconnect in silver and copper markets
10th January 2025 By: Bloomberg

Copper and silver futures in New York are surging above rival international price benchmarks as traders ramp up bets that Donald Trump will impose hefty import tariffs on the metals as part of a... 


Congo rebels muddy minerals market with illegal Rwanda exports, says UN report
9th January 2025 By: Reuters

Rebels in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo fraudulently exported at least 150 metric tons of coltan to Rwanda last year, leading to the largest contamination of the Great Lakes Region's mineral... 


Osisko COO Tremblay steps down
9th January 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

NYSE- and TSX-V-listed Osisko has reported that COO Éric Tremblay is leaving the company, effective immediately, to pursue other professional commitments in the mining sector. The company says it... 


An image showing the Kamoa-Kakula copper complex
Ivanhoe sets DRC copper target of up to 580 000 t for 2025
9th January 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

TSX-listed Ivanhoe Mines has announced its 2025 production target for the Kamoa-Kakula copper complex in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), aiming for between 520 000 t and 580 000 t in... 


The nuGen™ green hydrogen fuel cell truck retrofitted from a diesel-powered vehicle.
Mining needs to commit to intensified decarbonisation goals, consulting firm shows
9th January 2025 By: Martin Creamer

The mining industry needs to commit to an intensified pursuit of decarbonisation goals amid the rate of greening being too slow to meet science-based targets, consulting services firm dss+ points... 


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