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Google Maps celebrates 20 years of mapping the world
7th February 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Internet services company Google celebrates 20 years of providing its Google Map digital map and exploration service, which has expanded since 2005 to include real-time traffic information, Street... 


Barrick reports higher reserves, with Reko Diq making a substantial contribution
7th February 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Global gold and copper miner Barrick Gold Corporation has reported that its attributable proven and probable gold mineral reserves have increased by 17.4-million ounces before 2024 depletion.... 


Alex Dall
Surprise turn as Gold Fields' permanent financial task now falls to interim CFO Dall
7th February 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Phillip Anthony Murnane will no longer be the new CFO of Gold Fields, as was announced on the JSE Stock Exchange News Service (SENS) in August last year. Instead, as from March 1, that role will be... 


Nosiphiwo Mzamo, CEO of the State Diamond Trader
Nosiphiwo Mzamo
7th February 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

This week we profile Nosiphiwo Mzamo, CEO of the State Diamond Trader, a State-owned entity operating in the diamond industry that aims to grow local diamond beneficiation 


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Critical minerals miners urged to integrate circularity, communities from start
7th February 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Circularity and community engagement have emerged as key factors for critical minerals mining as more countries and companies turn their focus to the “new” minerals required for green energy and... 


An image of attendees at a presentation at PDAC 2023
Conference tackles current industry concerns, trends
7th February 2025

To be held over March 2 to 5, Canadian mineral exploration and development industry association Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada’s (PDAC’s) ninety-third yearly mineral exploration... 


a sunset view of Sylvania's Doornbos operation
Scoping study lifts project’s resource, extends life
7th February 2025

Following ongoing exploration activity of its Northern Limb projects, platinum group metals (PGMs) producer and developer Sylvania Resources completed a scoping study on the Volspruit project in... 


An aerial image of Foran Mining's McIlvenna Bay site
Canada project to see commercial production in 2026
7th February 2025 By: Nadine Ramdass

This year will be important for explorer and developer Foran Mining as it transitions from a developer to a producer with the construction of its flagship copper/zinc/gold/silver McIlvenna Bay... 


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. 


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Critical minerals miners urged to integrate circularity, communities from start
7th February 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Circularity and community engagement have emerged as key factors for critical minerals mining as more countries and companies turn their focus to the “new” minerals required for green energy and... 


Image of gold nuggets
Pan mine, US
7th February 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

A gold mine in Northern Pancake Range in White Pine County, Nevada, in the US. 


Underground at the Okiep copper project Flat mines
Okiep Copper Project, South Africa – update
7th February 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

The suspensive conditions to transactions between Orion Minerals’ New Okiep Exploration Company and New Okiep Mining Company, and historically disadvantaged South Africans, have been met, allowing... 


Image of drill core from the Tulu Kapi project
Tulu Kapi gold project, Ethiopia – update
7th February 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

London-listed Kefi Gold and Copper has received sufficient expressions of interest in the EthioBonds, in alignment with an updated finance plan for the project. 


Image of Prieska Copper Zinc Mine underground
Prieska Copper Zinc Mine, South Africa – update
7th February 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

The definitive feasibility study is being independently reviewed by an independent technical expert. 


Global Lithium inks heritage protection agreement for expanded Marble Bar project
6th February 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed Global Lithium has signed a heritage protection agreement (HPA) with the Nyamal Aboriginal Corporation RNTBC (NAC) for its expanded Marble Bar project tenure in Western Australia’s... 


Updated Uis MRE shows increases in average lithium grade, contained metal tonnage
6th February 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Aim-listed Andrada Mining’s updated mineral resources estimate (MRE) for the V1V2 pegmatite at the Uis tin mine, in Namibia, shows increases in average lithium grade and volumes of the measured and... 


South Africa must leverage its critical minerals resources to drive growth – Mintek CEO
5th February 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Mining research council Mintek CEO Dr Molefi Motuku has emphasised the need to leverage South Africa’s critical minerals resources, estimated to be worth more than $2.5-trillion, to drive economic... 


Kiboko Group and XCMG Leadership
The World’s Third-Largest Mining Manufacturer Partners with South Africa’s Kiboko Group
5th February 2025

Against the dynamic backdrop of Mining Indaba 2025, the official launch of the XCMG and Kiboko Group partnership took centre stage today. This landmark collaboration represents a transformative... 


Trigg joins global antimony association, buys NSW project
5th February 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Australia’s Trigg Minerals has joined the International Antimony Association (i2a) – a representative body working to ensure the responsible production, use and trade of antimony while supporting... 


Lithium Energy secures environmental nod for Solaroz development
5th February 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

ASX-listed Lithium Energy announced on Wednesday that it had secured the final environmental impact assessment (EIA) approvals for the next phase of exploration and evaluation activities at its... 


The Minerals Council's Hugo Pienaar, Mzila Mthenjane and Tebello Chabana
Developing a new mine in SA ‘simply not competitive or attractive’– Minerals Council CEO
5th February 2025 By: Irma Venter

When considering the development of new mines and the flurry of exploration in Africa and around the world, the South African mining sector is “simply not competitive or attractive”, says Minerals... 


AgriSA welcomes signing of Preservation and Development of Agricultural Land Act
5th February 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Agricultural organisation AgriSA says it was heartened by President Cyril Ramaphosa’s signing, on January 27, of the Preservation and Development of Agricultural Land Act, which aims to conserve... 


Global Uranium and Forum Energy begin exploration at Athabasca project
5th February 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

CSE-listed Global Uranium and TSX-V-listed Forum Energy Metals on Wednesday announced that they have started exploration at the Northwest Athabasca (NWA) project in Saskatchewan’s Athabasca basin,... 


First American Uranium grants Myriad uranium option on Red Basin project
5th February 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

CSE-listed First American Uranium has entered into an option agreement with fellow-listed Myriad Uranium for the Red Basin uranium/vanadium mineral claims in Catron county, New Mexico. Under the... 




The Marban deposit is adjacent to Agnico-Eagle's Canadian Malartic complex (pictured).
Agnico Eagle secures 96.5% stake in O3 Mining
5th February 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Canadian miner Agnico Eagle Mines has moved closer to completing its acquisition of TSX-V-listed O3 Mining after securing 96.5% of the company’s outstanding shares through its takeover bid. Agnico... 


Gates-backed KoBold begins hunt for battery metals in Namibia
4th February 2025 By: Bloomberg

KoBold Metals Co., backed by billionaires including Bill Gates and Sam Altman, is extending its search for battery metals to Namibia, a country not known for producing the minerals. The company is... 


Athena appoints new CEO
4th February 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Western Australian iron-ore developer Athena Resources on Tuesday announced the appointment of Peter Jones as MD and CEO with effect from February 17. Prior to joining Athena, Jones worked for... 


Bernard Swanepoel
Govt should not bully miners into beneficiation; IDC must step up – Swanepoel
4th February 2025 By: Irma Venter

Beneficiation is not the responsibility of mining companies, says Manganese Metal Company (MMC) executive chairperson Bernard Swanepoel. “Speaking as the last standing manganese beneficiation... 


Lundin family, Zijin Mining invest A$70m in Predictive Discovery
4th February 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

ASX-listed Predictive Discovery has received binding commitments from the Lundin family and associates, as well as Hong Kong-listed Zijin Mining Group, to raise almost A$70-million through a... 


Entrée and Oyu Tolgoi formalise JV agreement
4th February 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Vancouver-based Entrée Resources has formally executed and delivered its joint venture (JV) agreement with Oyu Tolgoi (OTLLC), which the parties have been operating under since the formation of... 


Invest in African Energy 2025 Returns to Paris on May 13-14 – Connecting Global Finance to African Projects
4th February 2025

Energy Capital & Power – organizers of the Invest in African Energy (IAE) forum in Paris – has confirmed May 13-14 as the official dates for the 2025 edition of the forum. Following the success of... 


New Murchison Gold advances toward production with Crown Prince feasibility study
3rd February 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed New Murchison Gold (NMG) on Monday announced the results of a feasibility study for its Crown Prince gold deposit in Western Australia, confirming a robust pre-tax cash flow of... 


Amec welcomes WA trial to streamline approvals process
3rd February 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The Association of Mining and Exploration Companies (Amec) has welcomed the Western Australian government’s announcement of a trial aimed at streamlining the approvals process for mining projects.... 


Applications open for new round of WA's exploration incentive scheme
3rd February 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Applications for Round 31 of Western Australia's Exploration Incentive Scheme's (EIS) co-funded exploration drilling programme and Series 8 of the energy analysis programme opened on Monday.... 


Minerals Council South Africa CEO Mzila Mthenjane
South African mining making progress, but headwinds remain, says Minerals Council CEO
3rd February 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

South Africa had made significant progress in moving away from the difficulties the country faced a year ago, particularly regarding energy supplies and transport difficulties, highlighted Minerals... 


Beneficiation of African metals and minerals in Africa is being demanded as an absolute must.
Adding value to metals and minerals in Africa emphasised as a must at Mining Indaba
3rd February 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Investing in African Mining Indaba presenters on Monday spoke repeatedly of the need for Africa to add value to its metals and minerals on the continent itself rather than allowing this to take... 


Paul Dunne, Hugo Pienaar and Mzila Mthenjane
Mining still major contributor to South African economy
3rd February 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

The South African mining industry contributed 6% of the country’s total nominal GDP during the first three quarters of last year. In money terms, this amounted to R432.7-billion. So highlighted... 


ARME’s Zandheuvel to provide healthy phosphate resource alternative for the future
ARME’s Zandheuvel to provide healthy phosphate resource alternative for the future
3rd February 2025

Adelaide Ruiters Mining and Exploration (ARME) is currently developing its flagship Zandheuvel phosphate mine and beneficiation plant. The mine will produce 216 000 t/y of phosphate rock... 


IATA reports record air passenger demand last year
31st January 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

Last year set a new record in air passenger demand, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) has reported. (IATA was the global representative body for the airline industry.) Total global... 


Sayona reports strong operational quarter, progress on merger with Piedmont
Sayona reports strong operational quarter, progress on merger with Piedmont
31st January 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed Sayona Mining has reported a quarter of strong operational performance, with spodumene concentrate production at its North American Lithium (NAL) operation in Canada reaching 50 922 dry... 


Qld levels playing field for mining and renewables
Qld levels playing field for mining and renewables
31st January 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The Queensland government has moved to balance the regulatory requirements for the mineral resources and renewable-energy industries, announcing new planning policies that will subject wind farm... 


Trump’s earth-shattering return
31st January 2025 By: Martin Zhuwakinyu

True to form, Donald Trump didn’t waste a minute in unleashing a fresh round of controversy at his January 20 inauguration as the forty-seventh President of the US, marking his return to the While... 


WearCheck showcases condition monitoring at Mining Indaba 2025
31st January 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

Specialist condition monitoring company WearCheck is showcasing some of its condition monitoring techniques, including scientific oil analysis, transformer oil analysis, reliability services and... 


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