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Gold mining sheds 80% of its workers in 35 years
Gold mining sheds 80% of its workers in 35 years
23rd May 2025

South Africa’s gold mining industry has shed 80% of its workforce over the past three-and-a-half decades. In 1988, more than 536 000 people worked in the sector. By 2000, that number had more than... 


Bomboré gold mine Stage 2 expansion, Burkina Faso
Bomboré gold mine Stage 2 expansion, Burkina Faso
23rd May 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

The expansion will increase gold production at Bomboré to between 220 000 oz/y and 250 000 oz/y. 


Early works construction started in the first quarter of 2025.
Reko Diq copper/gold project, Pakistan
23rd May 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Reko Diq is one of the world’s biggest undeveloped copper/gold deposits. It will be a multigenerational mine with a life of at least 37 years.  


Black Pine oxide gold project, US
Black Pine oxide gold project, US
23rd May 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

The project consists of three large deposits and several smaller deposits that are planned to be developed using conventional openpit mining methods over a 17-year life-of-mine. 


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Mintek welcomes release of South Africa’s Critical Minerals and Metals Strategy
22nd May 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

National mineral resource organisation Mintek has welcomed the official release of South Africa's Critical Minerals and Metals Strategy by Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe.... 


Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana
South Africa to cut spending if tax agency doesn't meet target
22nd May 2025 By: Reuters

South Africa will need to slash spending if its tax agency does not meet its revenue collection target this year, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana said on Thursday, as the government focuses on... 


Dean Gehring
Hecla appoints former Newmont, Rio Tinto exec as director
22nd May 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

US-based silver miner Hecla Mining on Thursday announced the appointment of Dean Gehring to its board of directors. Gehring currently serves as a board advisor at Allonnia, a bioengineering... 


Wampex presentation explores Gold Fields’ safety journey with Hexagon
22nd May 2025

The intersection of mining safety and Hexagon technology will be explored at Wampex in a Gold Fields Ghana presentation by Daniel Korsah, Manager Asset Optimisation Ghana (Tarkwa and Damang). The... 


West Red Lake Gold greenlights Madsen restart
West Red Lake Gold greenlights Madsen restart
22nd May 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Two years of efforts to revive the Madsen gold mine have culminated in Toronto-based West Red Lake Gold Mines approving the official restart of the idled operation in Ontario. The board of... 


Perenti JV secures A$1bn Obuasi contract extension with AngloGold
Perenti JV secures A$1bn Obuasi contract extension with AngloGold
22nd May 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed Perenti’s African Underground Mining Services, through its joint venture (JV) with Underground Mining Alliance, has secured a five-year extension to its underground mining contract at... 


Unrefined gold mined in Ghana
Ghana expects $12bn a year from small-scale gold mining
22nd May 2025 By: Bloomberg

Ghana expects to rake in $12-billion a year from small-scale gold production if output doubles as planned. Gold exports from the country have surged as international prices have soared, and much of... 


NGEx shares jump on copper-gold porphyry system discovery in Argentina
NGEx shares jump on copper-gold porphyry system discovery in Argentina
22nd May 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

TSX-listed NGEx Minerals on Wednesday announced a new discovery at its Lunahuasi project, in San Juan, Argentina, confirming the presence of a major copper/gold porphyry system beneath high-grade... 


Royal Gold to put up $200m for Solaris' Warintza copper project
Royal Gold to put up $200m for Solaris' Warintza copper project
21st May 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Toronto- and New York-listed Solaris Resources on Wednesday announced a $200-million financing agreement with precious metals streaming and royalty company Royal Gold, securing nondilutive funding... 


Rosneft takes control of Russia's largest rare earth deposit
21st May 2025 By: Reuters

Russia's largest oil producer Rosneft has acquired Tomtor, the country's largest rare earth metal deposit, a companies registry showed on Wednesday, after President Vladimir Putin's call last year... 


The crushing and screening circuit at Blackjack.
Native Minerals targets first gold from Blackjack in Q3
21st May 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed Native Mineral Resources advancing towards first gold production at its Blackjack project in Queensland, with site commissioning set to begin in late May and mining activities scheduled... 


Australia's FIRB approves Gold Road-Gold Fields deal
Australia's FIRB approves Gold Road-Gold Fields deal
21st May 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

The Australian Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB) has approved South Africa-based miner Gold Fields' A$3.7-billion acquisition of the Australian mining company Gold Road Resources. The FIRB... 


Arrow, Volt request ASX suspension amid Guinea licence uncertainty
21st May 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

ASX-listed exploration companies Arrow Minerals and Volt Resources have requested the voluntary suspension of their shares from trading, pending an announcement related to their tenements in... 


Argentina approves $2.5bn Rio Tinto lithium mining project
Argentina approves $2.5bn Rio Tinto lithium mining project
21st May 2025 By: Reuters

Argentina's government on Tuesday approved a $2.5-billion lithium mining project by Anglo-Australian giant Rio Tinto, marking the first mining project under a new investment incentive regime. The... 


Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe
Platinum, manganese, iron-ore, coal, chrome ore deemed ‘high-critical minerals’ for South Africa
20th May 2025 By: Darren Parker

Whereas every mineral is found to be critical for various reasons, the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources’ (DMPR’s) Critical Minerals and Metals Strategy has identified platinum,... 


China gold imports surge to 11-month high despite record prices
China gold imports surge to 11-month high despite record prices
20th May 2025 By: Bloomberg

China imported the most gold in nearly a year last month despite record prices, after heightened demand for the precious metal prompted the central bank to ease restrictions on bullion inflows.... 


An informal mining area in the DRC
US-led peace talks could boost Rwandan processing of Congo minerals, sources say
20th May 2025 By: Reuters

Congolese minerals such as tungsten, tantalum and tin, which Kinshasa has long accused neighbouring Rwanda of illegally exploiting, could be exported legitimately to Rwanda for processing under the... 


Gold edges lower as haven demand from Moody’s downgrade fades
20th May 2025 By: Bloomberg

Gold edged lower as the haven-demand boost from Moody’s Ratings downgrade of the US faded, and attention turned back to the easing of trade tensions between the two largest economies. Bullion... 


Bastion resumes ASX trading with renewed focus and lean strategy
20th May 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Exploration company Bastion Minerals recommenced trading on the ASX on Tuesday, after unveiling a refreshed leadership team and a renewed strategy focusing on Australian gold assets. The company,... 


Engen celebrates a successful Nampo 2025, showcasing innovation, sustainability and Springbok spirit
Engen celebrates a successful Nampo 2025, showcasing innovation, sustainability and Springbok spirit
20th May 2025

Engen, a proud gold sponsor of the Nampo Harvest Day, celebrated its long-standing partnership with the event by welcoming thousands of visitors to its interactive stand and ever-popular Vintage... 


Kingston sells PNG project for $95m
Kingston sells PNG project for $95m
20th May 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed Kingston Resources has struck a binding agreement to divest its Misima gold project, in Papua New Guinea, to Ok Tedi Mining for $95-million. The transaction includes $50-million payable... 


Federal green light for Perpetua's Stibnite project
Federal green light for Perpetua's Stibnite project
20th May 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

The Stibnite gold and antimony project in Idaho has cleared its final federal regulatory hurdle, owner Perpetua Resource announced on Monday. The US Army Corps of Engineers has issued the project... 


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LBMA fast-tracks refiner transparency
19th May 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Independent precious metals authority the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) has advanced the implementation of its proposals requiring refiners to publicly disclose additional information... 


New Responsible Gold president Sakhila Mirza
Responsible Gold appoints new president
19th May 2025 By: Darren Parker

Blockchain-powered ecosystem for traceable and ethically sourced gold Responsible Gold has announced the appointment of Sakhila Mirza as its president. She will oversee the firm’s next phase of... 


World Platinum Investment Council Director of Research Edward Sterck.
Platinum jewellery, investment strong in China, platinum bar sales launched on TikTok
19th May 2025 By: Martin Creamer

A leading branded jewellery retailer in Beijing is including platinum investment bars in its offering amid platinum bar sales being launched on TikTok for the first time by a World Platinum... 


Africa with country flags
African Central Banks to join emerging market peers easing rates
19th May 2025 By: Bloomberg

Central banks in key African economies are getting set to line up with other emerging-markets in coming weeks and cut interest rates where inflation pressures are seen abating, or stay on guard... 


Lindian says Guinea projects unaffected by licence cancellations; Volt and Arrow in trading halt
Lindian says Guinea projects unaffected by licence cancellations; Volt and Arrow in trading halt
19th May 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

ASX-listed Lindian Resources on Monday confirmed that its bauxite assets in Guinea have not been impacted by the military government’s reported cancellation of 51 mining licences. The company said... 


Gold bars
Gold players keep faith despite trade truce-induced correction
19th May 2025 By: Reuters

Gold prices have fallen almost 10% from a record high just above $3 500/oz in April as a de-escalation in US-China trade tensions punctured momentum, but analysts are sticking with a bullish... 


Bastion to launch A$160m takeover bid for Xanadu Mines
Bastion to launch A$160m takeover bid for Xanadu Mines
19th May 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Dual-listed explorer Xanadu Mines on Monday announced a proposed takeover offer from Bastion Mining, a consortium comprising Singapore-based Boroo and Xanadu director Ganbayar Lkhagvasuren. The... 


Future Batteries moves to full ownership of Miriam project
19th May 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed Future Battery Minerals (FBM) has moved to acquire 100% ownership of all mineral interests in the Miriam project, in the Western Australian Goldfields, from fellow-listed Corazon... 


Gold Fields awards A$500m Agnew contract extension to Perenti
Gold Fields awards A$500m Agnew contract extension to Perenti
19th May 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Mining services group Perenti has announced a contract extension worth about A$500-million to continue providing underground mining services at JSE- and NYSE-listed Gold Fields’ Agnew gold mine in... 


Guinea repossess 51 mining licences, information minister says
16th May 2025 By: Reuters

Guinea's military government has taken back 51 mining licences as it steps up efforts to repossess claims or concessions where operations have either not been launched or where it says permits are... 


Mogalakwena platinum mine.
Mining is key to strengthening domestic economy plus uplifting geopolitical status
16th May 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Strengthening South African mining is key to strengthening South Africa’s domestic economy as well as its geopolitical standing, which is all-important at this time of global economic disruption.... 


Kaiser completes Henty deal
16th May 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed Kaiser Reef has completed its acquisition of the Henty gold mine in Tasmania from Catalyst Metals. The A$31.6-million acquisition includes the high-grade Henty underground operation and... 


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Neo Energy makes CEO, board changes as it advances South African uranium goals
16th May 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Uranium developer Neo Energy has appointed Theo Botoulas as its new CEO and executive director, effective immediately. Botoulas, who is based in South Africa, is a seasoned mining executive with... 


Chinese gold miner Chifeng scours globe for takeover targets
Chinese gold miner Chifeng scours globe for takeover targets
16th May 2025 By: Bloomberg

A major Chinese gold producer is scouting for acquisition opportunities around the world, although the recent price volatility driven by global trade turmoil means it’s not rushing to secure... 


Troilus secures $35m loan to advance predevelopment activiites
Troilus secures $35m loan to advance predevelopment activiites
16th May 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Toronto-listed Troilus Gold has announced a $35-million loan with precious metals merchant Auramet to support its near-term development activities at its namesake mine in Quebec. Proceeds of the... 


Diagram of the three-storey chute structure ensures controlled transfer of run-of-mine ore from the conveyor system
Solution tackles sticky ore challenge
16th May 2025

A gold mining operation in the Caribbean recently faced a challenge at one of its transfer points, where sticky ore - especially problematic during the hot summer months - was causing blockages and... 


Hastings, Wyloo ink Yangibana JV deal
Hastings, Wyloo ink Yangibana JV deal
16th May 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

ASX-listed Hastings Technology Metals has announced a binding agreement with Wyloo Consolidated Investments to form a joint venture (JV) over the Yangibana rare earths and niobium project, giving... 


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