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Custom chutes optimise material flow and reduce wear
17th January 2025

Johannesburg-based Weba Chute Systems asserts that its customised chute designs optimise material flow and reduce wear, ensuring minimal downtime in abrasive ore handling applications. Weba Chute... 


Raw copper from Zambia in a warehouse
Zambia says Saudi's Manara interested in its copper assets
17th January 2025 By: Reuters

Saudi Arabia's Manara Minerals is looking for critical minerals projects in Zambia to invest in, the Southern African country's mines minister Paul Kabuswe told Reuters on Thursday. Manara and... 


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Key mine in ramp-up phase of development
17th January 2025 By: Trent Roebeck

Copper miner Copper 360 is making progress in its plans to reopen its Northern Cape-based Rietberg mine, which will ensure South Africa is able to meet some of the growing global demand, reports... 


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Developer progresses key copper, zinc projects
17th January 2025 By: Trent Roebeck

Base metals development company Orion Minerals is progressing the company’s Prieska copper/zinc mine (PCZM) and the Okiep copper project (OCP), with the bankable feasibility study (BFS) for both... 


Kefi awarded exploration licence in Saudi Arabia
16th January 2025 By: Darren Parker

Aim-listed gold and copper exploration and development company Kefi Gold and Copper’s Gold And Minerals SLA (GMCO) joint venture (JV) in Saudi Arabia has been awarded the Umm Hijlan exploration... 


Chile to lift copper output 6% in next decade, with peak in 2027
Chile to lift copper output 6% in next decade, with peak in 2027
16th January 2025 By: Reuters

Chile, the world's No. 1 copper producer, will boost its output of the red metal to 5.54-million metric tons in 2034, representing a 5.6% increase from 2023, state-run copper commission Cochilco... 


Pan American Silver starts 2025 with record cash balance
Pan American Silver starts 2025 with record cash balance
16th January 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

NYSE- and TSX-listed Pan American Silver has entered 2025 with a record cash balance of $887.3-million, driven by robust production results and the sale of its La Arena mine in Peru to Chinese... 


Jakob Stausholm
Rio Tinto iron-ore shipments decline despite productivity efforts
16th January 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Global diversified miner Rio Tinto has reported a marginal decline in its fourth-quarter and full-year iron-ore shipments from the Pilbara, citing resource depletion and above-average rainfall that... 


Dr John Bristow
Centenary of diamond prospecting and mining along South Africa’s West Coast
15th January 2025

In this article, Dr John Bristow of the Overberg Geoscientists Group writes about the centenary of diamond prospecting and mining along the West Coast of South Africa and the legends that shaped... 


Waterberg platinum project in Limpopo.
Waterberg discussing concentrate offtake with South African smelter operators amid Saudi mulling
15th January 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Toronto- and New York-listed Platinum Group Metals Limited is in discussion with several South African smelter operators, including Impala Platinum (Implats), with a view to negotiating formal... 


BMI lowers average yearly copper price projections amid Trump Presidency
15th January 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

The scheduled swearing in of Donald Trump as President of the US next week provides headwinds to the copper market amid a stronger dollar, looming tariffs and potential deceleration in the energy... 


Taseko eyes first copper from Florence before year-end
Taseko eyes first copper from Florence before year-end
15th January 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Toronto-listed Taseko Mines is progressing steadily with the development of its Florence copper project in Arizona, reporting that the project has surpassed the halfway mark and remains on track... 


Murray & Roberts workers on site
M&R appoints another interim chairperson
15th January 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

JSE-listed engineering and contracting group Murray & Roberts (M&R) has appointed Alex Maditsi interim chairperson, effective immediately. This follows the resignation of Clifford Raphiri on... 


Uranium fever collides with industry's dark past in Navajo country
Uranium fever collides with industry's dark past in Navajo country
15th January 2025 By: Bloomberg

A few miles south of the Grand Canyon, thousands of tons of uranium ore, reddish-gray, blue and radioactive, are piled up high in a clearing in the forest. They’ve been there for months, stranded... 


Zambia Mines and Minerals Development Minister Paul Kabuswe and Saudi Arabia Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar Ibrahim Alkhorayef sign an MoU during the Future Minerals Forum 2025
Future Minerals Forum kicks off with commitment to collaboration, tangible results
15th January 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The Future Minerals Forum’s (FMF's) Ministerial Roundtable, posited to be the largest global gathering of Ministers responsible for minerals, is key to bringing internationally agreed tangible... 


Aluminum rises on EU’s possible Russia ban, China supply trends
Aluminum rises on EU’s possible Russia ban, China supply trends
15th January 2025 By: Bloomberg

Aluminum ticked higher, with the European Union considering import restrictions on Russian metal and Chinese production growth expected to slow. The metal climbed toward $2 600 a ton in London,... 


South Africa shuts trade route with Botswana after record rains
15th January 2025 By: Bloomberg

South Africa suspended operations at a key border crossing with Botswana after heavy rains caused flooding. Water levels reached a point where it “significantly compromises the safe and efficient... 


Copper extends rally as dollar weakens on Trump tariff report
Copper extends rally as dollar weakens on Trump tariff report
14th January 2025 By: Bloomberg

Copper extended this year’s rally on a report the incoming Trump administration will slowly ramp up trade tariffs rather than impose sizable levies in one go. The report, based on unnamed sources,... 


Marula to ship first batch of Kinusi copper ore by end January
14th January 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

While Africa-focused mining and exploration investment company Marula Mining continues to develop the Kinusi copper mine, in Tanzania, the company has completed its first sale of 1 000 t of copper... 


Former Adriatic CEO becomes True North chair
13th January 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Paul Cronin, the co-founder and former MD and CEO of European miner Adriatic Metals, has been appointed nonexecutive chairperson of ASX-listed True North Copper. He joins the company following the... 


Copper ore
Consultancy says digitalisation, energy transition to shape mining industry this year
13th January 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Shifting global demand and new opportunities for forward-thinking organisations in the mining industry is reshaping the industry this year, says business management consultancy OIM Consulting CEO... 


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... 


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... 


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... 


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... 


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... 


 South Africa and Nigeria, the region’s two biggest economies, are both making reforms that boost their creditworthiness and economic-growth prospects,.
Sub-Saharan Africa economies well placed for 2025, Moody’s says
10th January 2025 By: Bloomberg

Sub-Saharan Africa’s economic growth is expected to improve to an average 4.2% this year from an estimated 3.8% in 2024, boosted by investments in energy and infrastructure and an expanded services... 


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... 


Image of solar farm at sunset
Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme – Bid Window 7, South Arica – update
10th January 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Eight solar projects have been appointed as preferred bidders under Bid Window 7 of the Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme. 


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Parys Mountain copper/zinc/lead/gold/silver project, UK – update
10th January 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

The county council has approved the Parys Mountain mine environmental-impact assessment scoping report. 


Image of Okiep underground
Okiep Copper Project, South Africa – update
10th January 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

The bankable feasibility study is scheduled to be released this month. 


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... 


Codelco taps debt market to fund record copper-mine investments
Codelco taps debt market to fund record copper-mine investments
9th January 2025 By: Bloomberg

Codelco is tapping the bond market to the tune of about $1.5-billion to help fund record investments needed to retain its status as the world’s biggest copper producer. Chile’s state mining firm... 


Maximo Pacheco
Codelco copper output up in 2024
9th January 2025 By: Reuters

Copper production from Chile's Codelco, the world's largest producer of the red metal, reached 1.328-million metric tons last year, according to an internal document seen by Reuters on Wednesday.... 


Glencore loses senior aluminum traders to rivals Vitol, Mercuria
Glencore loses senior aluminum traders to rivals Vitol, Mercuria
9th January 2025 By: Bloomberg

Two of the top traders in Glencore’s aluminum department are leaving for Vitol Group and Mercuria Energy Group — the latest sign of how a return into metals by energy firms is fueling a talent war... 


Penguins and red tape: Chile says 'no' to $2.5bn Dominga mine again
Penguins and red tape: Chile says 'no' to $2.5bn Dominga mine again
9th January 2025 By: Reuters

Chile's government on Wednesday denied an environmental permit for the proposed Dominga iron and copper mine, siding with critics concerned over impacts to penguins and parrots at the $2.5-billion... 


Fortune progressing Canadian critical minerals project
Fortune progressing Canadian critical minerals project
8th January 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

TSX-listed Fortune Minerals has provided an update on ongoing work on the vertically integrated NICO cobalt/gold/bismuth/copper critical minerals project in Canada, with test work, engineering, an... 


Chile’s year-end copper windfall signals mines are recovering
Chile’s year-end copper windfall signals mines are recovering
8th January 2025 By: Bloomberg

Chile’s copper export revenue jumped in December, despite lower prices for the metal, indicating that mines in the top-producing country extended a recovery from the lowest levels in two decades.... 


Anglesey welcomes council feedback on Parys Mountain scoping report
7th January 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Mining company Anglesey has announced that the county council has approved the Parys Mountain mine environmental impact assessment (EIA) scoping report. The North Wales Minerals and Waste Planning... 


Zijin plans lithium production in Congo from early 2026
Zijin plans lithium production in Congo from early 2026
7th January 2025 By: Bloomberg

China’s Zijin Mining Group aims to start producing lithium in the Democratic Republic of Congo early next year from one of the world’s largest deposits of the battery metal. Zijin is accelerating... 


The Ta Khoa project in Vietnam
Blackstone broadens focus to copper and gold amid nickel market challenges
7th January 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed Blackstone Minerals announced on Tuesday its strategic decision to expand into copper/gold assets, a move driven by the metal's growing importance in renewable energy and advanced... 


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