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Most South African small firms at risk of collapse, survey finds
1st August 2025 By: Bloomberg

More than half South Africa’s small businesses don’t expect to survive for more than a year, a survey backed by lender Absa Group found. Some 53% of the 1 600 entities canvassed for the inaugural... 


US President Donald Trump
Trump hits more countries with steep tariffs, markets tumble
1st August 2025 By: Reuters

US President Donald Trump's latest wave of tariffs on exports from dozens of trading partners, including Canada, Brazil, India and Taiwan, sent global markets tumbling on Friday as countries pushed... 


Kibali gold mine in Democratic Republic of Congo.
Soaring free cash flow uplifts AngloGold dividend payout as debt plummets 92%
1st August 2025 By: Martin Creamer

The second-quarter earnings and free cash flow of AngloGold Ashanti more than doubled year-on-year, driven by the high gold price and what the New York- and Johannesburg-listed company highlights... 


IPR differentiates itself through strategic dewatering partnerships
1st August 2025

In the demanding conditions of Southern African mining, dewatering is not just a support function - it is mission critical. IPR (Integrated Pump Rental) has built its reputation on recognising this... 


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On-The-Air (01/08/2025)
1st August 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Martin Creamer talks about Valterra Platinum, De Beers and Kumba Iron Ore 


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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... 


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Trump increases tariff on Canada to 35% from 25%
1st August 2025 By: Reuters

US President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order increasing tariffs on Canadian goods to 35% from 25% on all products not covered by the US-Mexico-Canada trade agreement, the White... 


Capstone Copper hits revenue record in Q2
1st August 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

TSX- and ASX-listed Capstone Copper reported its highest-ever quarterly revenue and adjusted earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (Ebitda), buoyed by strong sulphide copper... 


Moody's lowers SQM rating outlook due to lithium uncertainty
Moody's lowers SQM rating outlook due to lithium uncertainty
1st August 2025 By: Reuters

Moody's Ratings affirmed the credit rating of Chilean lithium miner SQM but lowered its outlook to negative from stable due to uncertainty around lithium revenue, the agency said on Thursday.... 


Valves in use on a mine site
Collaborative approach, valve innovation improving performance
1st August 2025 By: Devina Haripersad

As mining operations extend into harsher and more remote environments in their search for new mineral discoveries, the role of high-performance, durable and locally made valves is becoming more... 


A Mine site where the valves are used.
SA-engineered pinch valves set reliability benchmark in gold mining
1st August 2025

A set of hydraulically operated Corflex pinch valves, installed in 2018 at a major North African gold mine, has delivered seven years of uninterrupted service in one of the continent’s most... 


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Smarter valve design cuts downtime, reduces costs
1st August 2025 By: Devina Haripersad

Smarter design and better materials used to manufacture valves used in mining applications can make a significant difference in not only plant performance but also in overall mine operating costs... 


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Smarter, efficient pumps drive futureproof operations
1st August 2025

Managing water treatment and wastewater responsibly requires targeted investment in smarter, more efficient treatment technologies, reports pumps manufacturer Verder Pumps. In the mining sector,... 


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Ecological solutions enable adaptable, long-term value
1st August 2025 By: Nadine Ramdass

Ecologically engineered wetlands and algae-based systems can play a significant role in managing acid mine drainage and sulphate-rich waters at active and legacy mining sites, while enabling... 


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Moma titanium mine – wet concentrator plant A upgrade and transition project, Mozambique – update
1st August 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Kenmare Resources has confirmed the safe delivery of a second high-capacity dredge on site at the project. 


Iron-ore stockpiles
Zanaga iron-ore project, Congo-Brazzaville – update
1st August 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Zanaga Iron Ore Company has reported that Congo-Brazzaville’s abundant gas and energy resources create favourable conditions for the potential pelletisation of its high-grade iron-ore products.  


Endeavour on track to meet guidance following strong first half
31st July 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

London-listed Endeavour Mining recorded a strong second quarter, capping an “excellent” first half of the year with 647 000 oz of gold produced at an all-in sustaining cost (AISC) of $1 281/oz,... 


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Wheel loaders offer efficiency and productivity for a range of applications
31st July 2025

Designed to adapt to perform in diverse conditions, Wacker Neuson wheel loaders offer a number of innovations such as all-wheel steering (AWS) and a range of attachments designed to optimise... 


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Mondi delivers solid interim performance
31st July 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Packaging and paper manufacturer Mondi delivered a solid performance for the six months ended June 30, in a challenging trading environment, with underlying earnings before interest, taxes,... 


Island Gold
Alamos posts higher quarterly output, sees further production growth into second half
31st July 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

TSX- and NYSE-listed Alamos Gold on Wednesday reported a strong second quarter, with a 10% rise in gold production and an 18% drop in all-in sustaining costs (AISC), leading to record cash flow... 


Kinross margin growth eclipses gold price rise in strong Q2
Kinross margin growth eclipses gold price rise in strong Q2
31st July 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Precious metals miner Kinross Gold posted a sharp rise in free cash flow and earnings in the second quarter, driven by stronger margins and robust production across its mine portfolio. The... 


Anglo's Quellaveco copper mine in Peru.
Anglo's simplified go-forward business advances with 43% earnings margin outlook
31st July 2025 By: Martin Creamer

In the 2025 transition year, Johannesburg Stock Exchange-listed Anglo American has maintained an earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (Ebitda) margin for its go-forward... 


Canadian Malartic
Agnico Eagle delivers record free cash flow, reaffirms 2025 production outlook
31st July 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Canadian miner Agnico Eagle Mines posted record free cash flow in the second quarter and reaffirmed its full-year production guidance as higher gold prices, cost control and strong mine performance... 


The Kings Mountain mine
Albemarle posts surprise second-quarter profit on lithium demand; shares surge
31st July 2025 By: Reuters

Albemarle, the world's largest producer of lithium for rechargeable batteries, posted a surprise second-quarter profit on Wednesday, helped by sustained demand for the metal, sending its shares up... 


President Cyril Ramaphosa
Budget, Eskom Bills passed by Parliament, Ramaphosa to sign off
30th July 2025 By: Thabi Shomolekae

After months of back and forth, the National Council of Provinces will send the 2025 Appropriation Bill to President Cyril Ramaphosa for assent, with only the Economic Freedom Fighters and the... 


Creamer Media publishing editor Martin Creamer interviews TAKRAF South Africa MD Richard Späth about the group’s deep roots and forward-looking strategy
TAKRAF marks 300 years with renewed focus on sustainable mining solutions
30th July 2025

Global mining technology company TAKRAF, which celebrates an extraordinary 300 years of industrial history in August, is marking the milestone by reaffirming its commitment to innovation,... 


Jakob Stausholm
Rio Tinto half-year profit drops 22% as iron-ore prices weigh
30th July 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Diversified mining major Rio Tinto reported a 22% decline in first-half profit to $4.5-billion as lower iron-ore prices and cyclone disruptions in Australia weighed on performance, despite higher... 


Ozow unlocks real-time payments for merchants with Payshap Request
Ozow unlocks real-time payments for merchants with Payshap Request
30th July 2025

South African payments processing platform Ozow today announced the official launch of PayShap Request, a brand-new real-time payment feature now available to its extensive network of merchants.... 


IGO boosts quarterly Ebitda on strong output, flags further Kwinana impairment
IGO boosts quarterly Ebitda on strong output, flags further Kwinana impairment
30th July 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Australian lithium and nickel miner IGO has reported a stronger financial and operational performance in the June quarter, underpinned by improved production and lower costs at its Nova and... 


Debunking 5 Myths About Lubricants: Separating Fact from Fiction
Debunking 5 Myths About Lubricants: Separating Fact from Fiction
29th July 2025

Why Colour is not a reliable indicator of quality Misconceptions about lubricants are not just harmless misunderstandings; they can have serious consequences for machine maintenance and operational... 


Switch Metals making progress at Issia project
29th July 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

London-listed Switch Metals reports that significant progress is being made at its district-scale Issia tantalum project, in Côte d'Ivoire. The company has been conducting exploration at its... 


An image of Resolute Mining in West Africa
Resolute delivers on growth initiatives, cash flows for the second quarter
29th July 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

ASX-listed Resolute Mining continued to deliver during the second quarter, ended June 30, including advancing its strategic growth initiatives at the Syama operation, in Mali, and the Mako... 


Liontown reports 'strong finish' to first year of operations
Liontown reports 'strong finish' to first year of operations
29th July 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

ASX-listed Liontown Resources ended its first year of operations at the Kathleen Valley lithium project with record quarterly net operating cash flow and continued progress toward transitioning to... 


Kumba Iron Ore CE Mpumi Zikalala.
Kumba Iron Ore reports R7.9bn half-year free cash flow, declares R5.3bn dividend
29th July 2025 By: Martin Creamer

In an environment characterised by global economic uncertainty and market volatility, South Africa’s high-flying Kumba Iron Ore is very well positioned to continue delivering stakeholder value amid... 


Wildcat's Tabba Tabba PFS supports 17-year lithium mine
Wildcat's Tabba Tabba PFS supports 17-year lithium mine
29th July 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Exploration and development company Wildcat Resources on Tuesday announced the results of a prefeasibility study (PFS) for its Tabba Tabba project in Western Australia, confirming its potential as... 


The Los Reyes project
Torex to buy Prime Mining in C$449m deal
28th July 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Toronto-listed Torex Gold Resources will acquire fellow listed Prime Mining in an all-share transaction valued at about C$449-million, the companies announced Monday. The deal adds the Los Reyes... 


Kavango releases technical update for Zimbabwe project
28th July 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

London-listed Kavango Resources has presented a technical update on the ongoing structural work on its Hillside project, in Zimbabwe. The analysis and insights are provided by the technical team in... 


An image of the Yaouré gold mine
Perseus records strong operational, financial performance for the June quarter
28th July 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

ASX-listed Perseus Mining’s strong operational performance in the June quarter enabled it to grow its cash and bullion balance to $827-million Quarterly gold production of 121 237 oz at a weighted... 


Tom Palmer
Newmont prioritises buybacks and organic growth
25th July 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Gold mining major Newmont is turning inward, choosing to return cash to shareholders rather than chase new acquisitions, even as improved results bolster free cash flow generation. “Our focus is... 


Northern Star’s 2Moz/y ambition slips
Northern Star’s 2Moz/y ambition slips
25th July 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Australian miner Northern Star Resources has conceded that its goal of producing two-million ounces of gold a year will remain out of reach in the near term, with the miner now forecasting a... 


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SA gold miners look to overcome structural constraints as high prices persist
25th July 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Despite rising  gold prices driven by increased central bank demand and ongoing global geopolitical tensions – which should benefit South African gold miners– local production continues to decline... 


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SA gold miners look to overcome structural constraints as high prices persist
25th July 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Despite rising  gold prices driven by increased central bank demand and ongoing global geopolitical tensions – which should benefit South African gold miners– local production continues to decline... 


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