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Aterian agrees new trade finance facility
12th March 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

London-listed Aterian has agreed to the terms of a new trade finance facility with an international trading house, a milestone in its ongoing growth and expansion strategy. The facility is subject... 


The Inmaculada operation
Hochschild reports strongest financial results in 13 years, restores dividend
12th March 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Precious metals miner Hochschild Mining on Wednesday restored its dividend policy as the company announced its best financial performance in 13 years.  The London-listed company reported... 


Victory delivers economic case for North Stanmore rare earths project
Victory delivers economic case for North Stanmore rare earths project
12th March 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

ASX-listed Victory Metals has completed a scoping study for the North Stanmore rare earths project in Western Australia, confirming the project is a world-class opportunity for the critical... 


Pioneer Lithium appoints Beven as CEO to lead next phase of growth
12th March 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed exploration company Pioneer Lithium has appointed Michael Beven as new CEO, effective immediately. The appointment comes as Pioneer looks to expand its footprint in critical minerals... 


China's Jiangxi strengthens stake in SolGold with $18m investment
China's Jiangxi strengthens stake in SolGold with $18m investment
12th March 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

LSE- and TSX-listed SolGold on Wednesday announced a further investment from Jiangxi Copper Company Limited (JCC), which would see the Chinese mining giant acquire about 157-million shares in... 


South Offshore’s partnership with TotalEnergies for RSLIP Deployment in Angola is welcomed by the International Commodity Summit 2025
South Offshore’s partnership with TotalEnergies for RSLIP Deployment in Angola is welcomed by the International Commodity Summit 2025
11th March 2025

The International Commodity Summit 2025 has embraced the partnership between Congo’s South Offshore and TotalEnergies to implement the Rigless Subsea Light Intervention Package (RSLIP) in Angola.... 


Raw copper produced in Zambia
Prospect declares world-class maiden resource for Mumbezhi project in Zambia
11th March 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

ASX-listed Prospect Resources has announced a maiden mineral resource estimate (MRE) of 107-million tonnes grading 0.5% copper, for a total 515 000 t total contained copper, on the Mumbezhi copper... 


An image of the Prieska mine
Orion’s interim performance reflects continued focus on exploration of key projects
11th March 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

JSE- and ASX-listed Orion Minerals' work programmes during the interim period to December 31, 2024, focused on the progression of definitive feasibility studies (DFS) for the company’s flagship... 


An image showing underground operations at the Syama gold mine in Mali
Resolute maintains mineral resources in West Africa
11th March 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Australia- and London-listed Resolute Mining has maintained its total mineral resources at 11-million ounces of contained gold, following exploration success at Tomboronkoto, in Senegal, and... 


Geopacific advances Woodlark gold project with major drilling programme
Geopacific advances Woodlark gold project with major drilling programme
11th March 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

ASX-listed Geopacific Resources is set to begin a 30 000-m drilling programme at its 1.7-million-ounce Woodlark gold project in Papua New Guinea. Following the completion of a A$40-million... 


Warren Pearce
Qld govt cancels mining lease objections review, Amec supports move
11th March 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The Queensland government has made the decision to cancel the mining lease objections processes review, a move welcomed by the Association of Mining and Exploration Companies (Amec). The review,... 


Critical Mineral Resources secures £2.5m investment
10th March 2025 By: Darren Parker

London-listed Critical Mineral Resources (CMR) has signed an investment agreement with Gilini Holdings for the provision of £2.5-million in funding to be used for project acquisitions, expanding... 


Resolution acquires antimony assets as it seeks to capitalise on global supply shortages
10th March 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Australia-listed Resolution Minerals has announced a binding agreement to acquire three exploration projects in New South Wales and Queensland, enhancing its strategic exposure to two critical... 


Boss takes right to earn up to 80% in Eclipse's Liverpool uranium project
10th March 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

ASX-listed Eclipse Metals on Monday announced a binding option and earn-in agreement with fellow ASX-listed Boss Energy to advance exploration at the Liverpool uranium project, in the Alligator... 


Re-elected Cook govt must prioritise energy transition, streamline approvals, says CME
Re-elected Cook govt must prioritise energy transition, streamline approvals, says CME
10th March 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The Chamber of Minerals and Energy of Western Australia (CME) on Monday congratulated Premier Roger Cook on his government’s re-election in this weekend’s state election and said the government... 


BHP to invest $25m in Cobre's Botswana copper exploration
BHP to invest $25m in Cobre's Botswana copper exploration
10th March 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Mining major BHP has committed to investing up to A$40-million for the exploration of potential Tier 1 copper/silver deposits in Botswana, in partnership with Australia-listed Cobre.  The... 


Neo Energy CEO Sean Heathcote
Neo Energy formalises acquisition of Henkries South
7th March 2025 By: Darren Parker

Uranium developer Neo Energy has signed the formal legal documentation for its acquisition of the Henkries South uranium project, which is located in the administrative district of Namaqualand, in... 


New World raises A$14m for Antler copper project
New World raises A$14m for Antler copper project
7th March 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed New World Resources has secured firm commitments for a A$14-million institutional placement to accelerate development at its Antler copper project in Arizona, US. The placement, issued... 


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Ironveld signs updated term sheet with SEAM for magnetite plant
7th March 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

London-listed Ironveld’s subsidiary Ironveld Holdings on March 5 signed an updated term sheet with Sable Exploration and Mining (SEAM) regarding the company’s joint venture (JV) at the Lapon... 


Zinc and lead-silver concentrate will be processed at Teck’s Trail smelter in British Columbia.
Teck leads restructuring deal to restart Bunker Hill zinc/lead mine
7th March 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

TSX-V-listed Bunker Hill Mining on Thursday announced a capital restructuring, led by Teck Resources, to secure funding for the restart of the Bunker Hill mine in Idaho’s Silver Valley. The... 


Drilling under way by Arrow Minerals in the Northwest Territories.
Ottawa injects C$420 000 into Northern mining investment push
7th March 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

The federal government is committing up to C$420 000 to bolster mining investment across Canada’s North, aiming to attract domestic and international interest to the region’s resource sector.... 


The convention drew 27 353 participants to Toronto this week.
PDAC 2025: Industry encouraged by govt's METC commitment
7th March 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) has welcomed the federal government’s commitment to extend the Mineral Exploration Tax Credit (METC) for two years, with PDAC president... 


Germany’s lithium reserves could sustain domestic needs for decades, study finds
Germany’s lithium reserves could sustain domestic needs for decades, study finds
7th March 2025 By: Reuters

Germany could have enough lithium reserves to cover its domestic needs for several decades, a study showed on Thursday, as Berlin seeks to boost its electric vehicle production and cut dependency... 


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Baptiste nickel project, Canada – update
7th March 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Vancouver-based junior nickel mining company FPX Nickel Corp will initiate a scoping study for a Canadian refinery with the capacity to produce 32 000 t/y of nickel in sulphate.  


Image of periodic table symbol for nickel
Crawford nickel sulphide project, Canada – update
7th March 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Nickel-focused exploration company Canada Nickel Company has signed a significant agreement with the Mattagami, Matachewan and Flying Post First Nations, members of the Wabun Tribal Council, to... 


Image of copper ore
Eva copper mine project, Australia – update
7th March 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Work on the feasibility study update is progressing well. 


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

ASX-listed exploration and development company Canyon Resources remains on schedule to complete a definitive feasibility study during the third quarter of the year. 


Image of rough diamonds
Thorny River diamond dyke project, South Africa – update
7th March 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Diamond exploration and project development company Botswana Diamonds has been granted a mining permit for its Thorny River project. 


Image of piles of drill core from the Wheeler River project
Wheeler River uranium project, Canada – update
7th March 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Uranium project developer Denison Mines expects to start site preparation and construction activities in early 2026. 


Image of electric arc firnace
Electric smelting furnace pilot plant, Australia
7th March 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

NeoSmelt, a collaboration between steelmaker BlueScope, and iron-ore producers BHP and Rio Tinto, plans to prove Pilbara iron-ore can be used to produce lower-carbon emissions molten iron using... 


Image of FPSO dacility
Bonga North deep-water project, Nigeria
7th March 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

The project proposes to maintain oil and gas production at the Bonga floating production storage and offloading facility, and reach a peak production of 110 000 bbl/d of oil. 


Xtract starts drilling programme at Zambia licence
6th March 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

London-listed Xtract Resources has started a diamond drill programme at Silverking (Licence 26673-HQ-LEL) in Zambia. The programme has set a number of objectives aimed at advancing the development... 


TG Metals acquires 80% stake in WA gold project
6th March 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed TG Metals has signed a sale and purchase agreement to acquire an 80% interest in the Van Uden gold project in Western Australia from Montague Resources Australia. Barto Gold will retain... 


Lodestar expands footprint in Chile
6th March 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed Lodestar Minerals has expanded its exploration footprint at the Darwin iron-oxide-copper-gold (IOCG) project in northern Chile, applying for an additional 3 200 ha of exploration... 


Laura Tyler
Mining heavyweights Tyler and Gaines join Oryx
6th March 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Oryx Global Partners (Oryx), an investment firm focused on the minerals value chain, has bolstered its leadership with the appointment of mining leaders Laura Tyler and Elizabeth Gaines. Tyler... 


An image of first gold pour at the Lafique mine
Endeavour Mining delivers strong full year performance
6th March 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

London-listed Endeavour Mining, which has a portfolio of gold mining assets in West Africa, reported strong results for the 2024 financial year, with record fourth-quarter free cash flow of... 


Lundin Mining takes option on Talon's Boulderdash nickel/copper project
6th March 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Base metals miner Lundin Mining has entered into an exclusivity agreement with Talon Metals to negotiate an earn-in agreement for up to a 70% interest in the Boulderdash nickel/copper exploration... 


i-80 Gold reports positive PEA for Granite Creek Underground
i-80 Gold reports positive PEA for Granite Creek Underground
6th March 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

TSX- and NYSE-listed i-80 Gold has announced the results of a preliminary economic assessment (PEA) for the Granite Creek underground project in northern Nevada, highlighting strong production... 


Gauteng’s role in battery metals & green energy minerals
Gauteng’s role in battery metals & green energy minerals
6th March 2025

The global transition to green energy is fundamentally reshaping the mining and metals sector. As economies strive to reduce carbon emissions and embrace renewable energy, demand for critical... 


Oriole drill rig
Oriole uncovers highest grades from Mbe drilling so far
5th March 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Aim-listed Oriole Resources has advanced about 30% with a maiden drilling programme over a target at the Mbe gold project, in Cameroon, having drilled 2 200 m across seven holes. Oriole owns 90%... 


Barberton Mines
PIC raises its stake in Pan African Resources to more than 12%
5th March 2025 By: Darren Parker

The Public Investment Corporation (PIC) has increased its shareholding in JSE- and Aim-listed Pan African Resources from 9.98% to 12.39% as at March 4. The PIC now owns about 251.49-million shares... 


Minerals Council South Africa chief economist Hugo Pienaar
Minerals Council voices concern about dwindling mining investment
5th March 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Following a quarterly decline in the third quarter’s real GDP, growth bounced back in the fourth quarter of last year, which the Minerals Council South Africa says bodes well for all sectors;... 


Pacgold appoints Bruce Kendall as nonexec director
5th March 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Queensland-focused gold explorer Pacgold on Wednesday announced the appointment of experienced geologist, Bruce Kendall, as a nonexecutive director. Kendall brings more 30 years’ experience in... 


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