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Gabon, Afreximbank sign $3.8bn accord on manganese, gold
27th June 2025 By: Bloomberg

Gabon’s government signed a $3.8-billion memorandum of understanding with the African Export-Import Bank to fund the development of manganese, gold trading, energy and rail infrastructure. The... 


South African stocks poised to extend golden first-half rally
South African stocks poised to extend golden first-half rally
27th June 2025 By: Bloomberg

South African stocks are heading for their best first-half performance in almost two decades, and precious-metal prices could pave the way for further gains. The FTSE/JSE Africa All Share Index is... 


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Barrick signs equipment deal with Komatsu for Reko Diq
27th June 2025 By: Darren Parker

Barrick Mining and Komatsu have finalised an agreement for the delivery of primary mining equipment to Barrick’s Reko Diq copper-gold project in Pakistan, starting in 2026. The $440-million deal... 


Premier appoints Graham Hill as MD to advance Zulu into production
27th June 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Aim-listed Premier African Minerals has appointed experienced mining executive Graham Hill as MD with effect from July 16, as the company looks to strengthen its technical leadership and bring the... 


Kavango begins construction of 50 t/d gold processing plant at Bill’s Luck
27th June 2025 By: Darren Parker

LSE-listed Kavango Resources has started construction of a 50 t/d carbon in pulp (CIP) gold processing test plant at the Bill's Luck gold mine at the Hillside gold project in Zimbabwe. Further to... 


China's copper smelters win better-than-expected $0 processing fee from Antofagasta, sources say
27th June 2025 By: Reuters

Some Chinese smelters have agreed to process copper from Chilean miner Antofagasta for no charge, a record low for the industry, but the outcome was better than expected for the smelters, already... 


CAML ups offer for New World Resources
CAML ups offer for New World Resources
27th June 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

London-listed Central Asia Metals (CAML) has raised its offer for Australian copper developer New World Resources, escalating a takeover battle with rival bidder Kinterra Capital. CAML late on... 


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Tùsaire collection demonstrates 3D-printed platinum jewellery potential
27th June 2025 By: Darren Parker

Platinum Guild International (PGI) has highlighted the Tùsaire collection, created by Scottish-American jewellery designer Maeve Gillies using 3D-printing technology, as the first platinum-based... 


Gold heads for weekly loss as Middle East truce saps demand
Gold heads for weekly loss as Middle East truce saps demand
27th June 2025 By: Bloomberg

Gold headed for its second consecutive weekly loss, after a ceasefire between Israel and Iran dented demand for havens. Bullion edged lower early in Asia to around $3 315 an ounce and was down... 


Informal mining boom is biggest fear for Peru's copper investors
Informal mining boom is biggest fear for Peru's copper investors
27th June 2025 By: Bloomberg

The biggest threat to Peru tapping more of its giant copper deposits is rising informal and illegal mining activity, according to the head of the country’s main industry association, SNMPE. Peru... 


The Flora project in Ontario
Kenorland signs option agreement with Centerra for Ontario gold projects
27th June 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

TSX-V-listed project generator Kenorland Minerals has signed a definitive agreement with Centerra Gold, granting the midtier producer the right to earn up to a 70% interest in three of Kenorland’s... 


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Antler copper project, US – update
27th June 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

On June 24, 2025, copper development company New World Resources formalised an improved takeover offer from Aim-listed miner Central Asia Metals. 


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Haib copper project, Namibia – update
27th June 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Copper exploration and development company Koryx Copper has reported that the metallurgical testwork programme has shown encouraging preliminary results. 


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Hillgrove antimony/gold mine, Australia – update
27th June 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Australian resources company Larvotto Resources has secured key regulatory support for the proposed extension of mining operations. 


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Reko Diq copper/gold project, Pakistan – update
27th June 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Mining services company Capital has been awarded a three-year borehole drilling services contract at Reko Diq. 


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San Gabriel gold project, Peru – update
27th June 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Construction of the mine is 80% complete. 


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Witwatersrand Basin Project – Qala Shallows, South Africa – update
27th June 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Precious and base metals explorer, developer and producer West Wits Mining is moving quickly to execute the development of the Qala Shallows gold project. 


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Marathon copper/palladium project, Canada
27th June 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

An updated feasibility study has outlined the operation of an openpit mine and process plant over a 12.5-year life-of-mine. 


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Huasco Water project, Chile – update
27th June 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

The project proposes a multistage seawater and desalinated-water supply initiative designed to meet long-term regional water needs.  


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Crawford Stage 1 oxide pit project, Australia
27th June 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Explorer and gold and nickel project developer Cavalier Resources plans on developing the project as a traditional truck-and-shovel operation. 


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Lady Julie gold project, Australia – update
27th June 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Emerging gold producer Magnetic Resources has announced a significant milestone through its securing a native title agreement with the Wangkatja Tjungula Aboriginal Corporation. 


South Africa to put in place online mining rights portal in July
26th June 2025 By: Bloomberg

South Africa plans to unveil a new online mining registry next month, a long-delayed move toward greater transparency that should help boost investor interest in funding exploration projects. The... 


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WGC on the warpath to digitise, standardise gold market to enhance trust, transparency
26th June 2025 By: Darren Parker

World Gold Council (WGC) CEO David Tait has highlighted how the council is addressing four major challenges in the digitisation and standardisation of the gold market, namely a lack of trust, poor... 


Harmony Gold CEO Beyers Nel
Gold mining in emerging markets has enabled Harmony’s expansion in Australian copper
26th June 2025 By: Darren Parker

The good momentum at Harmony Gold Mining Company’s South African and Papua‑New Guinean operations has enabled the company to replace ounces and grow the company. Even with the funding of the... 


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High costs, rising investment hit 2024 profits of top 40 global mining companies
26th June 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

Globally, the mining sector – except the gold industry – had a challenging 2024, with declining revenues and earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (Ebitda) as the industry... 


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Investors emphasise total returns as key consideration in mining
26th June 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Ensuring a robust mining industry for the future requires careful capital allocation and adhering to high standards of operation, while consolidation may be the next phase for a sector grappling... 


OceanaGold's Waihi gold mine
Miner OceanaGold sees ‘boring’ dual-listing boosting shares
26th June 2025 By: Bloomberg

OceanaGold is eschewing common investment banking advice and pursuing what the company’s CEO thinks is a winning strategy: A “boring” US listing without selling additional shares. Vancouver-based... 


Perenti MD and CEO Mark Norwell
Barminco awarded A$200m underground mining services contract at Great Fingall
26th June 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Underground mining company Barminco – a subsidiary of ASX-listed Perenti – has been awarded a A$200-million contract by ASX- and TSX-listed Westgold Resources for the provision of underground... 


Ascot places Premier on care-and-maintenance, launches strategic review
Ascot places Premier on care-and-maintenance, launches strategic review
26th June 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Canadian gold developer Ascot Resources said on Wednesday it would place its Premier Gold Project in British Columbia on care-and-maintenance after failing to reach a satisfactory cost agreement... 


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Mali says State working on resuming output at Barrick gold mine
26th June 2025 By: Bloomberg

Mali said a temporary administrator will restart production at Barrick Mining Corp’s Loulo-Gounkoto gold complex, which was put under provisional administration earlier this month. A dispute... 


Greenland miner eyes US, EU deals after Trump boosted interest
Greenland miner eyes US, EU deals after Trump boosted interest
26th June 2025 By: Bloomberg

Greenland’s biggest miner Amaroq Minerals is in talks with several state-backed agencies as Donald Trump’s political spotlight translates into concrete investor interest, the company’s chief... 


Minerals and Petroleum Resources Deputy Minister Phumzile Mgcina
Policy certainty, consistency key to unlocking African critical minerals investment
25th June 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Amid global politisation of supply chains, increasing expectations of the mining industry and intensifying development imperatives in Africa, various African countries are gearing up policy to... 


Brightstar strikes processing MoU with Paddington Gold
25th June 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed Brightstar Resources has signed a nonbinding memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Paddington Gold for the processing of ore from the Lady Shenton deposit, derisking the Menzies gold... 


The Edikan gold mine
Perseus announces leadership changes at Ghana operations
25th June 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed Perseus Mining has appointed Daniel Egya-Mensah as CEO of its Perseus Mining Ghana subsidiary, effective July 1. In this newly created role, he is tasked with providing strategic... 


Madsen ramp-up continues after brief safety shutdown
Madsen ramp-up continues after brief safety shutdown
25th June 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Precious metals miner West Red Lake Gold Mines has resumed operations at its Madsen gold mine in Ontario following a temporary shutdown prompted by a fatal underground incident on June 16. The... 


DRDGOLD CFO designate Henriette Hooijer
DRDGOLD appoints Henriette Hooijer CFO designate
25th June 2025 By: Schalk Burger

JSE-listed gold producer and recovery specialist DRDGOLD has appointed Henriette Hooijer CFO designate, effective July 1. Her appointment forms part of the company’s succession planning, as current... 


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Africa added more than 4.5 GW of hydropower capacity in 2024 – report
25th June 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Africa added more than 4.5 GW new hydropower capacity in 2024, up from 2 GW in 2023, and hydropower now accounts for 20% of the continent’s total electricity generation, industry organisation the... 


Predictive plans 250 000 oz/y West African gold mine
Predictive plans 250 000 oz/y West African gold mine
25th June 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Gold developer Predictive Discovery is set to build one of the "largest gold mines in West Africa in a generation" following the completion of a definitive feasibility study (DFS) for its flagship... 


Dateline MD injects over A$1m in show of confidence
25th June 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed Dateline Resources said on Wednesday that MD Stephen Baghdadi had exercised more than 53-million share options, injecting over A$1.06-million into the company and increasing his stake to... 


Gold holds decline as Israel-Iran ceasefire cuts haven demand
Gold holds decline as Israel-Iran ceasefire cuts haven demand
25th June 2025 By: Bloomberg

Gold held a decline, which was triggered by a reduction in Middle East tensions as a shaky Iran-Israel ceasefire appeared to hold, cutting haven demand. Bullion traded little changed at around $3... 


Peru's Buenaventura to begin gold production at San Gabriel project in November
25th June 2025 By: Reuters

Buenaventura, one of Peru's largest mining firms, expects to begin gold production in November at its $750-million San Gabriel project, CEO Leandro Garcia said on Tuesday. Construction of the... 


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Valterra Platinum bullish about platinum outlook
24th June 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Valterra Platinum, previously Anglo America Platinum (Amplats), is confident about the future of the platinum group metals (PGMs) market and confident that the newly demerged company is well... 


Mining Indaba 2026 to highlight importance of partnerships
24th June 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

With its vast mineral reserves, Africa possesses the resources to power the next phase of development for the continent and the world. Given robust debate around which minerals will be most... 


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