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Miner's view of the Quellaveco project
Quellaveco copper mine expansion, Peru – update
27th February 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

First production from Stage 1 is expected in late 2026. 


Location map of the Sakatti project
Sakatti copper and polymetallic project, Finland – update
27th February 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

Studies at the project are ongoing. 


Aterian receives EIA approval for Morocco project
26th February 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

Aim-listed Aterian has announced the approval of its recently commissioned environmental-impact assessment (EIA) for the 100%-owned Agdz mining licence, in Morocco. In the current global mining... 


Maiden PEA published for Ero Copper's Furnas project
26th February 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

ASX- and NYSE-listed Ero Copper this week published a maiden preliminary economic assessment (PEA) for its Furnas copper/gold project in Brazil, outlining a 24-year initial mine life and robust... 


Kali consolidates Pilbara footprint
25th February 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Perth-based junior Kali Metals has consolidated its Pilbara footprint by acquiring SQM Australia's 30% interest in the DOM’s Hill and Pear Creek projects in Western Australia. The transaction will... 


Teck Resources CEO Jonathan Price
Teck CEO says copper demand outpacing economic growth in ‘electricity-intensive’ era
25th February 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Metals miner Teck Resources expects structural copper demand to outpace broader economic growth over the coming years, as electrification, digital infrastructure and urbanisation drive what it... 


An image of Botswana Diamonds chairperson John Teeling
Botswana Diamonds changes its name as it expands focus
25th February 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

London-listed diamond miner Botswana Diamonds has changed its name to Botswana Minerals, to reflect the expanded strategy of the company. “Botswana is a top location for exploration – geologically,... 


Future Metals progresses Savannah study for ore processing
Future Metals progresses Savannah study for ore processing
24th February 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

ASX-listed Future Metals has started a detailed engineering assessment of the Savannah processing plant as part of a revised strategy to develop its Panton platinum group metals (PGM) project in... 


True North Copper awarded Qld grant to assess Mt Oxide legacy materials
24th February 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed True North Copper has been awarded A$400 000 under the Queensland government’s Collaborative Development Programme (CDP) to assess legacy mine waste streams at its Mt Oxide project. The... 


Andrada CEO Anthony Viljoen.
Thailand tin refiner adds to offtake agreement with Namibia tin miner Uis
24th February 2026 By: Martin Creamer

The wholly owned Namibia subsidiary of London Aim-listed Andrada Mining, Uis Tin Mining, has added to its offtake agreement with integrated tin producer Thailand Smelting & Refining (Thaisarco).... 


Faraday Copper's C$100m private placement backed by Lundin trusts, BHP
Faraday Copper's C$100m private placement backed by Lundin trusts, BHP
24th February 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Base metals developer Faraday Copper on Monday announced a non-brokered private placement to raise up to C$100-million, with participation from trusts associated with the Lundin family and a wholly... 


Trilogy expands Ambler Metals leadership to advance Alaska copper projects
24th February 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

TSX- and NYSE American-listed Trilogy Metals has announced a series of senior management appointments at its 50:50 joint venture (JV) with South32 as the partners advance the Upper Kobuk Mineral... 


ZIMEC 2026 to spotlight Zambia’s exploration Renaissance: unpacking how innovation, policy, and technology are shaping the next mineral boom
23rd February 2026

The 13th Zambia International Mining & Energy Conference & Exhibition (ZIMEC 2026), to be held on 25-26 March 2026 in Kitwe, Zambia, will zero in on one of the most vital conversations for Zambia’s... 


First Quantum Minerals eyes $5bn Argentina copper mine
First Quantum Minerals eyes $5bn Argentina copper mine
23rd February 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Canadian miner First Quantum Minerals has outlined plans for a potential $5-billion development at its 100%-owned Taca Taca project, positioning the asset as its next major copper growth project as... 


A railway line
Uganda wants to link new railway line to Tanzania, opening up new export route
23rd February 2026 By: Reuters

Uganda wants to link a new railway line it is building to one under construction in neighbouring Tanzania, a government document seen by Reuters showed, potentially opening up a new export route... 


Peter Kukielski
Hudbay awarded expansion permits in Canada while gearing up for US sanction decision
23rd February 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Canadian base metals miner Hudbay Minerals has received key permit amendments for the New Ingerbelle expansion at its Copper Mountain mine in British Columbia, Canada, while gearing up for a... 


Fruta del Norte in Ecuador
LunR to acquire $670m life-of-mine silver stream on Fruta del Norte
23rd February 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

TSX-V-listed LunR Royalties has struck a binding agreement with Lundin Gold to acquire a life-of-mine silver stream on the Fruta del Norte (FDN) gold mine in Ecuador for about $670-million. As... 


Trafigura and Kamoa Copper copper anode shipment
Trafigura, Kamoa Copper undertake maiden copper anode sale, Lobito Corridor slashes transport time
20th February 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Metals trader Trafigura and TSX-listed Ivanhoe Mines’ Kamoa Copper business in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has successfully completed its first sale of low-carbon copper anodes, which is... 


Unicorn Mineral Resources reports increased copper recovery in glycine leaching tests
20th February 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

London-listed Unicorn Mineral Resources has announced further positive results from the glycine leaching tests on the tailings samples from the Klein Aub copper mine, in Namibia, which the company... 


Anglo American CEO Duncan Wanblad
Anglo sees growth in refocused portfolio earnings despite reporting wider loss of $3.7bn
20th February 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Global diversified miner Anglo American is starting to see underlying earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (Ebitda) gains from its simplified portfolio that focuses on... 


Newmont CEO Natascha Viljoen
Newmont flags 2026 production dip as record $7.3bn free cash flow fuels growth push
20th February 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Gold miner Newmont has reported a milestone 2025, delivering record free cash flow and strengthening its balance sheet, while flagging 2026 as a planned production trough ahead of a return to... 


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Integrated Pump Technology drives dewatering success across Africa
20th February 2026

Pump supplier Integrated Pump Technology has been at the forefront of helping mining operations manage the persistent challenge of groundwater ingress, both on surface and underground. Groundwater... 


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MetaleN
20th February 2026

Local tube manufacturer MetaleN manufactures heat exchanger tubes in various steel, copper and nickel alloy inner tubes with copper, steel or aluminium fins. It produces lengths up to 15 m as well... 


A bifurcated chute on site
DRC growth demands custom-designed chute systems
20th February 2026

As mining operations in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) scale up and push for higher throughputs, custom engineered chutes are starting to make a vital difference to transfer point... 


An Ivanhoe worker on site
Copper smelter advances to steady-state operations
20th February 2026

The ramp-up of copper/nickel/zinc and platinum group metals miner Ivanhoe Mines’ Kamoa-Kakula copper smelter in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) will continue throughout this year, with... 


A mine site.
State miner opens DRC minerals trading division
20th February 2026

Following a market consultation carried out at the end of 2025, Gécamines Trading exercised its right to purchase 100 000 t of copper directly from copper and cobalt producer Tenke Fungurume... 


head and shoulders shot of Serge
Power shortages shape strategy
20th February 2026 By: Devina Haripersad

The Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC’s) mining sector continues to attract global capital, but power shortages are still the biggest challenge to growth and shape how financiers engage with the... 


A Godwin pump on site in Namibia
Namibia’s underground rivers create dewatering headaches for mines
20th February 2026

Although Namibia is widely regarded as one of the driest countries in sub-Saharan Africa, many of its mines contend with persistent and often severe water ingress. According to Namibia-based... 


The above image depicts the Liqui Moly Guntec Barrel and Gun Cleaner
Lubrication range ensures safe firearm cleaning
20th February 2026

Suitable for field use and workshop maintenance, the expansion of industrial equipment supplier BMG’s lubrication and cleaning portfolio to include the Liqui Moly Guntec range of firearm care... 


Africa must shift from policy intent to implementation – Anglo’s Wanblad
20th 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 earlier this month,... 


Location map of the Havieron project
Havieron underground gold/copper project, Australia
20th February 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

The project is a world-class, brownfield, high-grade underground gold/copper deposit, with considerable mine development already completed. 


Kumba Marketing and Seaborne Logistics Head Timo Smit.
Kumba Iron Ore going greener with solar on waste rock dump plus wheeling initiative
19th February 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Amid the high quality of the lump ore of South Africa’s Kumba Iron Ore helping global steelmakers to decarbonise, the Anglo American group company is itself embarking on two initiatives in the... 


Roan operation
Jubilee reports solid results from Zambia copper projects
19th February 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

Aim-listed Jubilee Metals has reported a solid set of results from its core copper business in Zambia for the half-year ended December 31, 2025, with the Roan operations having reached the targeted... 


Simon Trott addressing the Rio Tinto results presentation on Thursday.
With Glencore deal off the table, Rio Tinto says copper growth already under way
19th February 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

After merger talks with diversified miner and trader Glencore fell short on valuation, diversified major Rio Tinto moved to emphasise that its copper growth strategy is already being delivered... 


CEO Mike Fraser
Gold Fields lifts shareholder returns after strong 2025 financial performance
19th February 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

JSE-listed Gold Fields has reported strong results for the year ended December 31, 2025, delivering a more predictable performance, keeping guidance unchanged throughout the year, delivering... 


An image of the Platreef project
Ivanhoe’s mines positioned to capitalise on tight global commodity markets
19th February 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

This year is a “decisive turning point” for Canadian mining company Ivanhoe Mines, “a year in which the extraordinary efforts made at each of our Tier 1 mines coincide with increasingly tighter... 


Taseko targets 30Mlb to 35Mlb from new Florence Copper mine in 2026
Taseko targets 30Mlb to 35Mlb from new Florence Copper mine in 2026
19th February 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Canadian miner Taseko Mines Limited has begun copper cathode production at its new Florence Copper operation in Arizona, US, with output for 2026 expected to range between 30-million and 35-million... 


Jonathan Price
Teck closes out 2025 with strong momentum
19th February 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Canadian mining firm Teck Resources closed out 2025 with a strong fourth quarter, boosted by higher copper prices and steady operating performance, while progressing its proposed merger of equals... 


Laborers dig at the Rubaya coltan mine, in the town of Rubaya, which is controlled by M23 rebels, in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo
Congo offers tantalum deposit under M23 control to US in minerals pact, document shows
19th February 2026 By: Reuters

The Democratic Republic of Congo added the rebel-held Rubaya coltan mine, one of the world's richest tantalum deposits, to a shortlist of strategic assets it is offering to the US under a minerals... 


Rio Tinto annual earnings flat as iron ore weakens, copper cushions blow
Rio Tinto annual earnings flat as iron ore weakens, copper cushions blow
19th February 2026 By: Reuters

Rio Tinto on Thursday reported flat annual earnings that missed expectations as weaker iron-ore prices weighed on its core business, while stronger copper prices and higher output helped limit the... 


DoJ brief backs Pebble veto; Northern Dynasty shares slump
DoJ brief backs Pebble veto; Northern Dynasty shares slump
19th February 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Shares in Northern Dynasty Minerals slumped nearly 40% on the TSX and NYSE American on Wednesday after the US Department of Justice (DoJ) filed a court brief in Alaska supporting the Environmental... 


Glencore CEO Gary Nagle.
South African govt ‘very supportive, great to work with’, Glencore highlights
18th February 2026 By: Martin Creamer

The South African government is “very supportive” and “a great government to work with”, Glencore CEO Gary Nagle highlighted on Wednesday when the London- and Johannesburg-listed diversified mining... 


Tulu Kapi site layout
Kefi starts construction at Tulu Kapi gold project
18th February 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Aim-listed Kefi Gold and Copper has broken ground at the Tulu Kapi gold project, in Ethiopia, which will produce about 140 000 oz/y of gold from 2027. The start of construction at the project comes... 


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