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New World on 12-month path to full federal approval for US copper project
New World on 12-month path to full federal approval for US copper project
7th February 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

ASX-listed New World Resources has secured a key regulatory milestone for its Antler copper project in Arizona, with the US Bureau of Land Management (BLM) granting a determination of National... 


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... 


Gold prices to remain up, reaching $3 000/oz in near-term, says Citi
Gold prices to remain up, reaching $3 000/oz in near-term, says Citi
7th February 2025 By: Reuters

Leading global banks anticipate that gold prices will remain elevated throughout 2025, potentially reaching the $3 000 mark, as geopolitical uncertainties continue to shape investor sentiment.... 


Digitalisation in mining – the advantage you need now
Digitalisation in mining – the advantage you need now
7th February 2025

By: Johan Pretorius, MMM Segment Lead, Anglophone Africa and Hennie Colyn, MMM, Strategic Account Executive (RKAM) at Schneider Electric If one had to define digitalisation, phrases like “improved... 


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... 


Image of gold nuggets
Kiniero gold project, Guinea – update
7th February 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

The updated feasibility study is on track for the first quarter of 2025. 


Aerial view of the Lumwana mine
Lumwana superpit expansion, Zambia – update
7th February 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

The project is extending its Technical Education, Vocational and Entrepreneurship Training Authority-accredited training centre to equip local workers with critical skills.  


Aerial view of the Karlwainda gold project
Karlawinda gold project expansion, Australia
7th February 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Capricorn Metals plans to expand Karlawinda's capacity by installing a new three-stage crushing and ball mill circuit. 


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. 


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. 


Blackstone to acquire Mankayan copper/gold project in merger with IDM
Blackstone to acquire Mankayan copper/gold project in merger with IDM
6th February 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Australia-listed Blackstone Minerals on Thursday announced a binding scheme implementation deed with IDM International for an all-scrip merger, securing ownership of the Mankayan copper/gold... 


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... 


Coal is regarded as a critical mineral in SA
Coal, uranium both critical minerals in SA – Mantashe
6th February 2025 By: Irma Venter

South Africa’s definition of critical minerals is not limited to those minerals used in the green economy and includes coal and uranium, says Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede... 


DRDGOLD expects to report up to 70% increase in EPS, HEPS
6th February 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

JSE-listed DRDGOLD says it expects to report earnings per share (EPS) and headline earnings per share (HEPS) of between 109.2c and 116c for the six months ended December 31. That compares with the... 


Southern Palladium executive chairperson Roger Baxter
International investors showing interest in South African PGMs
6th February 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

Southern Palladium executive chairperson Roger Baxter has reported that interest in investing in South African mining projects is re-emerging on North American bourses. He was talking to... 


Amplats CEO Craig Miller
Amplats warns of up to 46% decline in headline earnings for 2024
6th February 2025 By: Darren Parker

JSE-listed platinum group metals (PGM) producer Anglo American Platinum (Amplats) has warned that its headline earnings and headline earnings per share (HEPS) for the 12 months ended December 31... 


Skouries capital costs rise to over $1bn, timeline adjusted
Skouries capital costs rise to over $1bn, timeline adjusted
6th February 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Canada’s Eldorado Gold on Wednesday announced a revised timeline and capital cost estimate for its Skouries copper/gold project in Greece, citing ongoing labour shortages as a key factor for the... 


Ascot faces working capital shortage as Premier mill restart is delayed
Ascot faces working capital shortage as Premier mill restart is delayed
5th February 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Vancouver-based Ascot Resources has announced a delay in the restart of milling operations at its Premier Gold Project (PGP) in British Columbia, citing slower-than-expected underground development... 


Anglo American CEO Duncan Wanblad
Anglo CEO says Mali mining developments cause for grave concern
5th February 2025 By: Bloomberg

The Malian government’s overhaul of its extraction industry risks deterring companies from investing in the nation that’s home to the world’s second-largest gold mine, according to Anglo American... 


Peter Secker appointed Canyon CEO
5th February 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

ASX-listed Canyon Resources has appointed Peter Secker CEO, starting July 1, succeeding Jean Sebastien Boutet, who will be transitioning into a new role for Canyon as chief commercial and corporate... 


An image of gold jewellery
Gold demand reached a new high in 2024, World Gold Council reveals
5th February 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Total gold demand, including over-the-counter (OTC) investment, rose 1% year-on-year in the fourth quarter to reach a new quarterly high and contribute to a record yearly total of 4 974 t, industry... 


Employees at a Barrick mine
Barrick Gold reaffirms its commitment to sustainability
5th February 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

Global gold and copper miner Barrick Gold Corporation was committed to sustainability, highlighted the company’s group sustainability executive Grant Beringer. He was speaking at the annual Digby... 


An image showing the Doornkop mine
Five miners perish at Harmony Gold’s Doornkop, Joel mines
5th February 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

JSE-listed Harmony Gold Mining Company has confirmed two separate loss-of-life incidents at its Doornkop and Joel mines, on February 4, which resulted in five mineworkers losing their lives. Two... 




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... 


Gold holds near record high as trade war stokes haven demand
Gold holds near record high as trade war stokes haven demand
5th February 2025 By: Bloomberg

Gold held near a record high in Asian trading, after rising by almost 1% in the previous session, as the opening salvos of the US-China trade war stoked haven demand. Bullion reached an all-time... 


Mark Bristow
Barrick CEO says miner making progress in dispute with Mali
5th February 2025 By: Bloomberg

Barrick Gold CEO Mark Bristow said the company is “making progress” in its dispute with Mali’s military regime, but the advances haven’t come as fast as expected. The Canadian company last month... 


M23 rebels
64 NGOs ask EU to cancel mineral pact with Rwanda over Congo war
5th February 2025 By: Bloomberg

A group of 64 organizations mainly from the Democratic Republic of Congo sent a letter asking the European Union to cancel a critical minerals partnership with Rwanda because of its support for a... 


Kingsgate achieves 100th gold pour at Chatree
4th February 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed Kingsgate Consolidated  has reached a significant production milestone at its Chatree gold mine in Thailand, marking the hundredth gold pour since operations restarted in March 2023. The... 


gold bars
Kefi nears funding finalisation for Tulu Kapi
4th February 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Aim-listed Kefi Gold and Copper has informed shareholders that it has received sufficient expressions of interest in the EthioBonds, in alignment with an updated finance plan for the Tulu Kapi gold... 


Dushen Naidoo, Japie Fullard and Thuthula Balfour
Formal mining industry fatalities at record low; TB, silicosis also declining
4th February 2025 By: Irma Venter

Mining fatalities in South Africa’s formal mining industry totalled 42 people last year, down from 55 people in 2023, 49 people in 2022, and 74 people in 2021. Speaking at a media briefing at the... 


AECI mining chemicals global portfolio manager Shani Engelbrecht speaks to Mining Weekly at the Investing in African Mining Indaba about how the company is helping to shape the future of mining in Africa.
AECI is meeting the need for sustainable mining solutions
4th February 2025

Operating across six continents, chemicals and mining solutions provider AECI was established in 1896 to support South Africa’s expanding gold and diamond sectors. Today, the Johannesburg, South... 


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... 


Bouchard steps down as New Gold COO
4th February 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

TSX- and NYSE American-listed New Gold on Monday announced it had mutually parted ways with COO Yohann Bouchard. His last day was January 31. "I thank Yohann for his contribution to New Gold... 


Goldrush, Nevada
Barminco secures Goldrush underground mining contract in the US
4th February 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Australian mining services provider Perenti’s underground mining business, Barminco, has secured its first underground mining contract in the US, winning a deal with Nevada Gold Mines (NGM) for the... 


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... 


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... 


Harmony Gold's new CEO Beyers Nel
Harmony on track to meet full-year guidance after robust first-half performance
3rd February 2025 By: Darren Parker

JSE-listed Harmony Gold remains on track to meet the upper end of its full-year production guidance of between 1.4-million and 1.5-million ounces, while all-in sustaining costs (AISC) remain... 


Terry Holohan has resigned as CEO of Resolute Mining
Eger takes over as Resolute CEO as Holohan resigns
3rd February 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Terry Holohan has resigned as CEO, MD and director of ASX- and LSE-listed Resolute Mining, with immediate effect. Resolute notes that it is discussing the terms of a proposed settlement in... 


Copper sheets ready for transport in Zambia
Africa's big copper countries set their sights on the profits of trade
3rd February 2025 By: Reuters

Africa's biggest copper producers, the Democratic Republic of Congo and Zambia, are working on deals to gain exposure to metal trading as a demand surge linked to artificial intelligence and the... 


The Loulo-Gounkoto mine
How two former employees are driving Mali's hardball talks with Barrick
3rd February 2025 By: Reuters

Two former company executives with inside knowledge of Barrick Gold's operations in West Africa are helping to drive Mali's demands for a payment of around $200-million from the Canadian miner,... 


Trump tariff uncertainties push safe-haven gold to record high
Trump tariff uncertainties push safe-haven gold to record high
31st January 2025 By: Reuters

Safe-haven demand due to geopolitical uncertainties and concerns over global economic growth amid US President Donald Trump's tariff plans have hoisted gold prices to a record high, once again... 


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