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Glencore shakes up trading team with head of coal to exit
Glencore shakes up trading team with head of coal to exit
8th August 2025 By: Bloomberg

The head of Glencore's huge coal-trading operation is leaving in the biggest shake-up of the company’s trading unit in years. The news comes after Glencore, an historic name in commodity trading... 


Schneider Electric supports WWW with crucial metering and telemetry solutions built for rugged, remote areas
Schneider Electric supports WWW with crucial metering and telemetry solutions built for rugged, remote areas
8th August 2025

Schneider Electric, the global leader in energy management and automation, has announced the availability of its 6500W + IMT65W battery-powered electromagnetic water meter, the Trio J-Series... 


MARK BRISTOW: This is a good example of an instance where an asset we own might be better suited in the hands of others.
Barrick to sell Chile project for $50m
8th August 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

NYSE- and TSX-listed Barrick Mining announced on Friday it would sell its Alturas gold project in Chile to a unit of Singapore’s Boroo for $50-million in cash, plus a 0.5% net smelter return... 


Codelco collapse was likely caused by mining rather than nature
Codelco collapse was likely caused by mining rather than nature
8th August 2025 By: Bloomberg

The seismic event that caused a fatal collapse at Codelco’s biggest mine in Chile is likely to have been caused by mining activity rather than nature, according to a person with direct knowledge of... 


Firm announces battery breakthrough
8th August 2025

 Active pharmaceutical ingredients, dyes and specialty chemicals manufacturer Macsen Labs has recently announced a breakthrough in sodium-ion battery technology through the successful research and... 


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Ramping up African trade seen as key coping strategy as Agoa-extension prospects fade
8th August 2025 By: Martin Zhuwakinyu

With the continuation of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (Agoa) beyond its expiry next month in serious doubt as the administration of re-elected US President Donald Trump shifts decisively... 


Telecoms-linked fraud costing South Africa more than R5-billion a year
8th August 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

A new report by the Communication Risk Information Centre (COMRiC) has revealed that telecommunications-linked fraud is costing South Africa R5.3-billion a year, with nearly 60% of mobile banking... 


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Haib copper project, Namibia – update
8th August 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Copper exploration and development company Koryx Copper has closed its previously announced bought deal public offering to advance technical studies on the project and continue exploration. 


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Los Azules copper project, Argentina – update
8th August 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

McEwen Mining expects to complete a feasibility study on the project in two months. 


Aterian awarded three new licences in the Kalahari Copperbelt
7th August 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

London-listed Aterian has announced a significant expansion of its high-potential copper and silver exploration portfolio following the award of three new prospecting licences in the world-renowned... 


Bank of Zambia governor Dr Denny Kalyalya
Bank of Zambia renews gold purchase contract with First Quantum Minerals
7th August 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Following a tender, the Bank of Zambia (BOZ) has extended metals miner First Quantum Minerals’ (FQM’s) contract to supply the central bank with refined gold for the next three years, building on a... 


Amerigo faces operational disruption following El Teniente accident
7th August 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Vancouver-based Amerigo Resources  has temporarily suspended the processing of fresh tailings at its Minera Valle Central (MVC) operation in Chile following a deadly rockfall at its long-time... 


Centerra accelerates self-funded growth as new Nevada mine gets green light
Centerra accelerates self-funded growth as new Nevada mine gets green light
7th August 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Canada's Centerra Gold is pushing ahead with its self-funded gold growth strategy, announcing that the Goldfield project, in Nevada, has received board approval to proceed to construction following... 


Chile's ENAMI opens door to investors for $1.7bn smelter
7th August 2025 By: Reuters

Chile's state-run mining company Enami has kicked off a process to draw in investors for a $1.7-billion smelter in exchange for copper cathode supply, it said on Wednesday. The Hernan Videla Lira... 


The Jansen potash mine in Canada
Mining giants squeeze dividends with an eye toward funding growth
7th August 2025 By: Reuters

So far this earnings season, large miners are paying out their lowest dividends in years, as mineral prices slip and they need to retain cash for their massive development projects, while trying to... 


El Teniente
Codelco asks to restart part of El Teniente mine after accident
7th August 2025 By: Reuters

Copper miner Codelco has asked Chile's mining regulator for permission to reopen a part of its flagship El Teniente mine after a collapse last week that killed six people, two sources with... 


Copper market to feel impact of accident in Chile
6th August 2025 By: Bloomberg

Codelco stopped processing ore at its biggest copper mine in Chile after a deadly tunnel collapse July 31 prompted a halt of underground activities. The El Teniente complex ran out of stockpiled... 


Glencore CEO Gary Nagle.
Glencore identifies major cost savings opportunities in half-year review
6th August 2025 By: Martin Creamer

During the first half of this year, diversified mining and marketing group Glencore continued to optimise the business and position it for further value accretive growth, CEO Gary Nagle reported on... 


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Jubilee progressing Zambia strategy
6th August 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Diversified metals producer Jubilee Metals has reported significant progress across its Zambia portfolio, which has in place all the assets the company needs to maintain the momentum on its copper... 


Kefi executive chairperson Harry Anagnostaras-Adams
Kefi completes early works for Tulu Kapi
6th August 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

After inspections by the relevant independent certifiers, Aim-listed Kefi Gold and Copper has completed the required early works to enable full project development at its Tulu Kapi gold project, in... 


Joburg testing technology to protect traffic signalling equipment
Joburg testing technology to protect traffic signalling equipment
6th August 2025

The City of Johannesburg is testing technologies to protect the traffic signalling equipment at intersections. Schalk Burger has the story. 


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Platinum crunch comes to a head as US, China snap up metal
6th August 2025 By: Bloomberg

A years-long supply crunch in platinum has come to a head, with banks scrambling for dwindling stocks in London as buyers in China and the US hoover up much of the available metal. The market... 


Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe
Mantashe, Sibanye-Stillwater clash over US minerals plan
6th August 2025 By: Bloomberg

A proposal by South Africa’s biggest mining company and other business leaders advising President Cyril Ramaphosa on how to offer the US access to Africa’s critical minerals angered the nation’s... 


FireFly CEO Darren Cooke
FireFly builds copper growth story in Tier-1 Canada
6th August 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Exploration and development firm FireFly Metals has undergone a remarkable transformation over the past 18 months, with CEO Darren Cooke describing the acquisition of the Green Bay copper/gold... 


BHP and Lundin will request Argentina incentives, but other miners fear missing out
BHP and Lundin will request Argentina incentives, but other miners fear missing out
6th August 2025 By: Reuters

 BHP and Lundin plan to soon apply for a new Argentine investment incentives scheme for their Vicuna copper project, but other miners fear they may get left out before the program's cut-off date a... 


Why did copper escape US tariffs when aluminium did not?
Why did copper escape US tariffs when aluminium did not?
5th August 2025 By: Reuters

A US decision last week to exempt refined copper metal from import duties is in contrast to an earlier move to levy steep duties on aluminium, and highlights the central importance of electricity... 


Askari complete technical due diligence at Ethiopia project
5th August 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

ASX-listed Askari Metals has completed technical due diligence on the Nejo gold and copper project, in Ethiopia, a key condition precedent for settlement of the acquisition, subject to shareholder... 


Kansanshi copper mine, in Zambia
First Quantum secures long-term capital through gold streaming agreement
5th August 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

TSX-listed First Quantum Minerals has entered into a gold streaming agreement with RGLD Gold, with First Quantum to receive a $1-billion upfront cash payment in exchange for gold deliveries... 


 TMC chairperson and CEO Gerard Barron.
TMC touts $23.6bn NPV as it seeks to validate deep-sea mining potential
5th August 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Deepsea mining hopeful TMC – the metals company – has released two technical economic assessments for its polymetallic nodule projects in the Clarion-Clipperton Zone (CCZ) of the Pacific Ocean,... 


Medallion seals binding deal for Forrestania assets from IGO
Medallion seals binding deal for Forrestania assets from IGO
5th August 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed Medallion Metals has signed a binding asset sale agreement with IGO to acquire the Forrestania Nickel Operation (FNO). The move will support gold production from the Ravensthorpe... 


McEwen Mining to complete Argentina mine feasibility study in two months, executive says
McEwen Mining to complete Argentina mine feasibility study in two months, executive says
4th August 2025 By: Reuters

McEwen Mining expects to complete a feasibility study for its Los Azules copper mine in Argentina in two months, paving the way for the Canadian miner to seek $600-million in financing needed to... 


Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau speaks while International Relations Minister Ronald Lamola listens during a joint briefing in Germiston
Cabinet to meet on support package for firms and workers exposed to 30% US tariffs
4th August 2025 By: Terence Creamer

Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau will present Cabinet with a proposed support package for South African companies and workers that will be negatively affected by the 30%... 


Copper rises as Chile stoppage stirs fresh concerns about supply
Copper rises as Chile stoppage stirs fresh concerns about supply
4th August 2025 By: Bloomberg

Copper rose for a second day as Chilean mining giant Codelco grappled with the aftermath of a deadly accident at one of the world’s biggest underground mines. Six people were killed in a tunnel... 


Evolution Mining MD and CEO Lawrie Conway speaking on the first day of the Diggers and Dealers Mining Forum in Kalgoorlie.
Gold’s rapid rise demands discipline from miners – Conway
4th August 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Gold’s historic price surge has opened the door to margin expansion for producers, but Australian gold and copper miner Evolution Mining MD and CEO Lawrie Conway has cautioned the sector to avoid... 


Peruvian informal miners suspend talks with government due to disagreements in negotiations
4th August 2025 By: Reuters

Informal miners in Peru suspended talks with the government and may resume protests due to disagreements in negotiations, one of the protest leaders said on Friday. CONFEMIN union leader, Maximo... 


Codelco ends El Teniente rescue effort after five miners found dead
Codelco ends El Teniente rescue effort after five miners found dead
4th August 2025 By: Reuters

 All five workers at Chile's El Teniente copper mine who were trapped in a collapse last week have been found dead, miner Codelco said on Sunday, as it vowed to investigate the cause and improve... 


Codelco says it has yet to reach missing workers at El Teniente mine
Codelco says it has yet to reach missing workers at El Teniente mine
1st August 2025 By: Reuters

Chilean copper producer Codelco has still not had contact with five missing workers at El Teniente's Andesita unit following a seismic incident that killed one person, El Teniente's general manager... 


Newmont unlocks $100m payment as Ghana ratifies Akyem lease
Newmont unlocks $100m payment as Ghana ratifies Akyem lease
1st August 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

US-based Newmont has unlocked a $100-million payment from Zijin Mining following the ratification of the Akyem East mining lease by Ghana’s Parliament, marking a key milestone in the company’s... 


Copper ‘lotto tickets’ pay off after Trump shrinks from tariffs
Copper ‘lotto tickets’ pay off after Trump shrinks from tariffs
1st August 2025 By: Bloomberg

Options traders who bet the Trump administration would renege on its promise to tariff raw copper imports are cashing in big. On Wednesday evening, more than 31 000 contracts went from... 


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Two Copper 360 directors resign from board amid restructuring process
1st August 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Gordon Thompson and Quinton Adams have resigned from the board of JSE-listed Copper 360 with effect from July 31, as a consequence of the company restructuring its management, operational and... 


Koryx president and CEO Heye Daun.
Koryx closes $25m fundraising drive
1st August 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

TSX-V-listed Koryx Copper has closed its previously announced bought deal public offering of an aggregate of 19.05-million common shares of the company at a price of C$1.05 per common share for... 


A May 2025 image of the Skouries project in northern Greece.
Eldorado’s Skouries project hits 70% completion, first production set for early 2026
1st August 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Vancouver-based Eldorado Gold said on Thursday that its Skouries copper/gold project in northern Greece had reached 70% completion, keeping the company on track to deliver first production in the... 


China 2025 copper output set to hit record high despite feedstock shortages
China 2025 copper output set to hit record high despite feedstock shortages
1st August 2025 By: Reuters

China's refined copper output is set to hit a record high in 2025, analysts say, as its giant smelting sector powers through a global shortage of copper ore that is forcing some overseas... 


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