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Potential US copper tariffs seen costing domestic industry dearly
Potential US copper tariffs seen costing domestic industry dearly
27th February 2025 By: Reuters

The US industrial sector will have the most to lose from potential US tariffs on copper, analysts say, with costs seen rising significantly during what would be a lengthy process of reviving... 


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Canyon nears completion of Minim Martap DFS
26th February 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

ASX-listed bauxite developer Canyon Resources says it remains on schedule to complete a definitive feasibility study (DFS) on the Minim Martap project, in Cameroon, during the third quarter of the... 


Arkle identifies lithium in all Makgadikgadi Salt Pans samples
25th February 2025 By: Darren Parker

Aim-listed Arkle Resources says analysis has identified lithium in all 20 samples taken from a portion of its 937 km2 of licences in the Makgadikgadi Salt Pans, in Botswana. Despite lower grades of... 


Crude Awakening the journey of crude: from ground to compound
25th February 2025

By: Rivendren Wayne Moodley: diagnostician, WearCheck ( Virtual Showroom ) Imagine, if you will, a humble, dark liquid pulled from deep within the Earth, mysterious, dense, and seemingly simple.... 


Russian President Vladimir Putin
Putin outlines potential aluminium, rare earth deals with the US
25th February 2025 By: Reuters

Russian President Vladimir Putin offered the US the opportunity for joint exploration of the country's rare earth metals deposits, as well as the supply of aluminum to the US domestic market, under... 


Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers
Australia treasurer to meet US Treasury's Bessent amid push for tariff exemption
25th February 2025 By: Reuters

Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers will meet with his US counterpart Scott Bessent on Tuesday in Washington, with Canberra seeking an exemption on 25% tariffs on imports of steel and aluminium... 


Indian miner Vedanta's shareholders, creditors clear way for five-way split
21st February 2025 By: Reuters

Vedanta's shareholders and lenders have approved the oils-to-metals conglomerate's plans to split into five separate entities, the company announced on Thursday, with nods from nearly all of its... 




METAL TARIFFS: President Donald Trump has ordered tariffs of 25% on all imports of aluminium and steel into the US, despite warnings that the measure threatens to increase costs for US manufacturers. Trump also warned that his metals tariffs could go even higher. The move comes as many other countries, including South Africa, are also considering protection for their upstream and downstream metals sectors.
METAL TARIFFS
21st February 2025

President Donald Trump has ordered tariffs of 25% on all imports of aluminium and steel into the US, despite warnings that the measure threatens to increase costs for US manufacturers. Trump also... 


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Hulamin says new 25% US tariff on aluminium imports likely to improve its competitiveness
20th February 2025 By: Darren Parker

JSE-listed aluminium producer Hulamin says the 25% duty on aluminium imports into the US will have no impact on its competitive position in the US market as all its competitors will be subject to... 


International Commodity Summit 2025 Africa’s premier commodity trade platform
International Commodity Summit 2025 Africa’s premier commodity trade platform
20th February 2025

The International Commodity Summit 2025 (ICS2025) is set to take centre stage as Africa’s groundbreaking platform dedicated to the advancement of commodity trade on the continent. Scheduled for 14... 


Jacob Stausholm delivered Rio Tinto's 2024 results from the US, where he is meeting with officials.
Rio Tinto CEO weighs in on Trump’s aluminium tariffs
20th February 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Rio Tinto CEO Jakob Stausholm has expressed caution regarding the potential impact of US President Donald Trump’s proposed 25% import tax on all steel and aluminium, stating that the ultimate... 


Rio Tinto opposes bid to cut London listing, 2024 profit hits five-year low
Rio Tinto opposes bid to cut London listing, 2024 profit hits five-year low
20th February 2025 By: Reuters

Rio Tinto does not support a push by some shareholders to consolidate the company's dual-exchange share listing in Sydney, its CEO told Reuters on Wednesday as the miner reported its lowest... 


Metlen secures long-term strategic agreements with Rio Tinto for bauxite, alumina
19th February 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Athens-listed industrial and energy company Metlen Energy & Metals has entered into two long-term strategic agreements with global mining major Rio Tinto, securing supply chain improvements in both... 


What is Aqueous Vermiculite Dispersion (AVD)? Your Solution to Lithium-Ion Battery Fires
18th February 2025

In a world increasingly powered by lithium-ion batteries, the risk of lithium-ion battery fires has become a significant concern. SafeQuip, a leading distributor of fire-related equipment, reveals... 


Business Leadership South Africa CEO Busi Mavuso
Budget should include mention of public debt reduction, PPPs – Mavuso
17th February 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The forthcoming Budget Speech, on February 19, will be a test of the Government of National Unity’s ability to set coherent spending priorities that put the country ahead of party politics, says... 


An image showing UPD's new pharma-compliant EVs, supplied by Everlectric
UPD, partners launch country’s pioneer solar-powered refrigerated EV fleet
14th February 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Retailer Clicks Group and its pharmaceutical wholesaler United Pharmaceutical Distributors (UPD) have partnered with electric vehicles (EVs) lessor Everlectric and sustainable finance solutions... 


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On-The-Air (14/02/2025)
14th February 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Martin Creamer talks about Barrick’s Zambia MoU, Brics beneficiation, and KwaZulu-Natal aluminium green shift 


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Barrick’s Zambia MoU, Brics beneficiation, and KwaZulu-Natal aluminium green shift
14th February 2025

Mining Weekly Editor Martin Creamer discusses Barrick’s MoU with Zambia to boost mining and exploration; Brics's role in beneficiation on the African continent; and the big aluminium producer in... 


South Africa's aluminium needs to be decarbonised.
South Africa’s Hillside Aluminium continuing to go all out to decarbonise – South32
13th February 2025 By: Martin Creamer

While ‘high-carbon’ is the value-lowering label being put on aluminium from South Africa’s Hillside Aluminium in KwaZulu-Natal, the Sydney-, Johannesburg- and London-listed South32 benefits from... 


The International Commodity Summit 2025: South Africa’s geopolitical tensions countered by Africa’s new commodity trade platform
13th February 2025

The International Commodity Summit 2025 (ICS2025) is set to take centre stage as Africa’s groundbreaking platform dedicated to the advancement of commodity trade on the continent. Scheduled for... 


South32 CEO Graham Kerr
South32 sees US aluminium tariffs as negotiating tactic
13th February 2025 By: Reuters

US President Donald Trump's tariffs on aluminium are more likely to be part of a bargaining strategy than a long-term policy of his administration, said CEO Graham Kerr of Australian diversified... 


Rio Tinto's Boyne Island aluminium smelter
Australia increased aluminium exports with US blessing, Trade Minister says
13th February 2025 By: Reuters

Australia's Trade Minister Don Farrell said on Thursday the country had increased aluminium supply to the US with Washington's approval, addressing a hurdle to Canberra's request for an exemption... 


Quebec Premier Francois Legault
Quebec says Canada should consider aluminium tax to create leverage against US
13th February 2025 By: Bloomberg

Quebec Premier Francois Legault said Canada should consider putting export taxes on products such as aluminum to create leverage in negotiations with President Donald Trump’s administration. The... 


South32's Mozal aluminium operation in Mozambique
South32 rides commodity price gains to strong H1 results
13th February 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Diversified mining and metals company South32 on Thursday announced a 25% increase in revenue, reaching $3.12-billion, and a 579% surge in profit after tax, totaling $360-million for the half-year... 


Bidvest to present a six-pack at Propak Africa 2025
12th February 2025

The Bidvest Group brings together a broad range of focussed packaging and labelling solutions under the Bidvest Packaging brand at the largest trade expo, Propak Africa 2025 at Johannesburg Expo... 


Australia is 'killing' US aluminium market, Trump adviser says
12th February 2025 By: Bloomberg

Australia is “killing” the US aluminum market, a senior trade adviser to President Donald Trump said, in a potential blow to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s efforts to secure an exemption from... 


Australia won't curb 'green' aluminium exports to US to avoid tariff, says Minister
12th February 2025 By: Reuters

Australia's industry minister said on Wednesday the nation's plan to boost "green" aluminium exports would not be derailed by the threat of US tariffs, saying American customers would only end up... 


Hillside Aluminium in Richards Bay, which crushes and refines bauxite provided by Australia.
South32 secures Worsley bauxite project approval Down Under
12th February 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Sydney-, Johannesburg- and London-listed South32 on Wednesday reported Australian government environmental approval for the Worsley Mine Development Project Down Under. South32’s Hillside Aluminium... 


CreditSights questions impact on steel demand following implementation of 25% tariff by the US
11th February 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

US President Donald Trump has implemented a 25% tariff on all steel and aluminium imports into the US, with indications that this will be long term, CreditSights indicates in a report on its... 


AMSA's Vanderbijlpark plant
ArcelorMittal South Africa shares down 2% after Trump steel tariffs
11th February 2025 By: Reuters

Shares in steel producer ArcelorMittal South Africa traded 2% weaker on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange early on Tuesday after US President Donald Trump's tariffs on steel imports to the United... 


Gold refining
Gold bulls lock in on glittering milestone; $3 000/oz in sight
11th February 2025 By: Reuters

US President Donald Trump's latest tariff threats have ignited another gold rush, propelling the safe-haven metal to new heights and bringing the glittering $3 000 milestone into view. Spot gold... 


Prime Minister Anthony Albanese
Australia says its steel, aluminium exports create American jobs
10th February 2025 By: Reuters

Australia's trade minister said its steel and aluminium exports to the US create "good paying American jobs" and are key to shared defence interests, as Canberra presses Washington for an exemption... 


BMI expects lower metal prices this year
BMI expects lower metal prices this year
7th February 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Market analyst BMI – a unit of Fitch Solutions – has forecast that metal prices will average slightly lower this year than in 2024, with BMI head of commodities analysis director Sabrin Chowdhury... 


An image of metallurgical silicon production at Ferroglobe's plant in Sabón, which has three furnaces in operation
Producer eyes increased silicon metal production
7th February 2025 By: Nadine Ramdass

In an effort to strengthen the US silicon metal supply chain and meet forecasted demand in growing industries, such as electric vehicles (EVs), silicon metal and silicon-based alloys producer,... 


Location map of the Minim Martrap project
Minim Martrap bauxite project, Cameroon – update
7th February 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

The location of its inland rail facility has been approved by the Cameroon government. 


Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says tariffs will impede US industry's access to an affordable supply of nickel, potash, uranium, steel and aluminium.
Trump tariffs on Canadian exports spark mining industry backlash
3rd February 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

The Mining Association of Canada (MAC) has condemned the decision by US President Donald Trump to impose tariffs on all Canadian products bound for the US, warning of severe economic and security... 


US aluminium industry urges Trump to exempt Canada from tariffs
US aluminium industry urges Trump to exempt Canada from tariffs
3rd February 2025 By: Bloomberg

The US aluminum industry called on President Donald Trump to exempt Canadian imports of the raw metal from his planned tariffs to help protect jobs and domestic manufacturers. Trump announced... 


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MetaleN
31st January 2025

Local manufacturer Metalen produces heat exchanger tubes in various alloy inner tubes with copper or aluminium fins in lengths of up to 15 m. An ISO9001 certification ensures controlled processes... 


A row of bright red pipes installed in the roof of a building
Hydrotesting solution recommended by manufacturer
31st January 2025

Environmentally-responsible corrosion control technologies developer Cortec Corporation’s certified water technologist and technical sales manager Scott Bryan recommends a simple solution to avoid... 


Termination or extermination?
31st January 2025 By: Riaan de Lange

At times like these, I am reminded of the sagacious words of my grandfather: “If you are not confused, then you do not have all the fact.” Irene Peter offers a slightly different reflection: “If... 


Location map of the Minim Martrap
Minim Martrap bauxite project, Cameroon – update
31st January 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Canyon Resources' major shareholder, Eagle Eye Asset Holdings (EEA), has agreed to underwrite the full debt requirements to finance the acquisition of 22 locomotives and 550 wagons for the project. 


Image of iron-ore stockpile
Simandou iron-ore project, Guinea – update
31st January 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Chinalco-led consortium Winning Consortium Simandou has awarded a contract for Evolution Series ES43ACmi locomotives and services. 


US buyers face higher costs if Trump pursues copper, aluminium tariffs
29th January 2025 By: Reuters

President Donald Trump's threat to impose tariffs on US copper and aluminium imports will result in higher costs for local consumers because of a shortfall in domestic production, analysts and... 


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