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Kangankunde rare earths project, Malawi – update
15th August 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Australian resources company Iluka Resources has entered into a binding loan term sheet and a full-form offtake agreement with Lindian Resources for the long-term supply of rare-earth concentrate... 


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South Africa must go all out to maximise gold production while high gold price lasts
15th August 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Despite no longer being the world’s largest gold mining country by a long shot, the price of gold is just too good for South Africa not to take every opportunity to mine as much gold as it can. All... 


The Greenbushes lithium mine
Lithium rally promises breather for struggling Australian miners
14th August 2025 By: Reuters

 A recent rally in lithium prices could ease pressure on some beleaguered producers in Australia who have been trying to shrink exposure to the battery material, prompting them to drop plans to... 


Sasol Secunda
Sasol expects rebound in full-year EPS
12th August 2025 By: Darren Parker

JSE-listed integrated energy and chemicals company Sasol has announced that it expects its earnings per share (EPS) for the year ended June 30, to be more than 100% higher year-on-year, at between... 


SUISO founder Paul Erskine
Two contractors shortlisted for R31.5bn Hiryo coal-to-fertiliser project
12th August 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Two Chinese engineering companies, East China Engineering Science and Technology (ECEC) and Sinopec Ningbo, have made the final round of bidding for a basic engineering contract to build the... 


Arafura Rare Earths eyes $100m in export agency funding, source says
Arafura Rare Earths eyes $100m in export agency funding, source says
12th August 2025 By: Reuters

Arafura Rare Earths has received a letter of interest from Australia's export finance agency about potential funding for its Nolans project in the Northern Territory, which a source said would... 


White House to clarify tariffs for gold bars as industry stops flying bullion to US
White House to clarify tariffs for gold bars as industry stops flying bullion to US
11th August 2025 By: Reuters

The White House plans to clarify what its official called misinformation about import tariffs for gold bars amid uncertainty, which saw some industry players pausing deliveries of bullion to the... 


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South African tax authorities extend jet fuel lifeline to airports
8th August 2025 By: Reuters

South Africa's fuels industry body FIASA on Friday welcomed a year-long extension from tax authorities to special licences for importing and storing jet fuel, helping to avert a potential supply... 


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On-The-Air (08/08/2025)
8th August 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Martin Creamer talks about ferromanganese; platinum group metals and gold price.  


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DoseTech Fire shares its history and journey in special risk fire protection
7th August 2025

Advanced special risk fire protection equipment leader DoseTech MD Mike Feldon is the first to admit that nothing comes without hard work, determination and persistence. But it was his late father,... 


Lindian, Iluka enter binding offtake agreement for rare earth concentrate from Malawi
6th August 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

ASX-listed Iluka Resources has entered into a binding loan term sheet and a full-form offtake agreement with ASX-listed Lindian Resources for the long-term supply of rare earth concentrate from... 


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Jubilee progressing Zambia strategy
6th August 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Diversified metals producer Jubilee Metals has reported significant progress across its Zambia portfolio, which has in place all the assets the company needs to maintain the momentum on its copper... 


Diesel pumps
Petrol price to decrease by 28c, but diesel prices to increase by more than 60c
5th August 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe has announced that the price of Petrol 93 and 95 will decrease by 28c/ℓ, while the prices of diesel 0.05% and 0.005% sulphur will increase by... 


Bauxite mined in Guinea
Guinea revokes Emirates Global Aluminium's mining concession, statement says
5th August 2025 By: Reuters

Guinea has revoked the bauxite concession awarded to a subsidiary of Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) and transferred it to a newly created state-backed firm, citing violations of its mining code,... 


Tianqi Lithium Australia JV says it is prioritising long-term viability of refinery
Tianqi Lithium Australia JV says it is prioritising long-term viability of refinery
5th August 2025 By: Reuters

Tianqi Lithium Energy Australia said on Tuesday it was prioritising the long-term viability of its loss-making Kwinana lithium hydroxide refinery after one of the joint venture's owners raised... 


Gold jewellery
Heraeus says prolonged high gold prices lower jewellery demand in key regions
4th August 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Refinery services provider Heraeus finds in its latest precious metals appraisal that Chinese gold jewellery consumption has reduced owing to high prices – similar to what has happened in India.... 


Japan's Sojitz, JOGMEC team up with Alcoa for gallium study in Australia
4th August 2025 By: Reuters

Japanese trading house Sojitz established a joint venture with Japan Organization for Metals and Energy Security (JOGMEC) to study gallium production in Australia, Sojitz said on Monday. Gallium,... 


Arizona Lithium inks rail deal to boost Prairie project’s global reach
Arizona Lithium inks rail deal to boost Prairie project’s global reach
4th August 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

ASX-listed Arizona Lithium has announced a nonbinding memorandum of understanding (MoU) to develop a dedicated transload facility for its Prairie lithium project in Saskatchewan, Canada. The... 


Queensland pledges support to keep Glencore smelter running
Queensland pledges support to keep Glencore smelter running
31st July 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

The Queensland government has extended an offer of financial support to Glencore to help secure the future of the Mount Isa copper smelter and Townsville refinery, urging the federal government to... 


WearCheck Technical Bulletin: CRUDE AWAKENING Part  2
WearCheck Technical Bulletin: CRUDE AWAKENING Part 2
31st July 2025

By: Rivendren Wayne Moodley – diagnostician, WearCheck (Virtual Showroom) In a world constantly in motion, where ambition shapes empires and innovation fuels the future, there exists a silent... 


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... 


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... 


Peru mulls green light for $6bn in mining projects
Peru mulls green light for $6bn in mining projects
29th July 2025 By: Reuters

 Peru is considering whether to give the green light to a wave of new mining projects worth a combined $6-billion in investments, President Dina Boluarte said on Monday, as her deeply unpopular... 


A bauxite operation in Guinea
Ghana cancels $1.2bn bauxite deal, eyes global partnership, sources say
28th July 2025 By: Reuters

Ghana has cancelled a $1.2-billion bauxite lease with local firm Rocksure International, seeking a partnership instead with a big overseas company to tap one of West Africa’s richest deposits,... 


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South Africa risks new jet fuel shortage by October if urgent regulatory reforms are not made – Tshifularo
28th July 2025 By: Darren Parker

South Africa could face another jet fuel supply crisis by October unless urgent regulatory reforms are made, Fuel Industry Association of South Africa CEO Avhapfani Tshifularo has warned. Speaking... 


Congo is targeting cobalt price that boosts local processing
Congo is targeting cobalt price that boosts local processing
25th July 2025 By: Bloomberg

The Democratic Republic of Congo is seeking a cobalt price that encourages domestic processing, as the government considers its next steps to follow a ban on exports of the battery metal, according... 


Zimplats weighs reopening mothballed mine as prices rebound
23rd July 2025 By: Reuters

-Impala Platinum's Zimbabwean business is considering reopening a mine mothballed in 1998, an official said on Wednesday, after platinum prices rallied to their highest level in more than a decade.... 


Sasol Secunda
Sasol expects 20% earnings rise, flags possible Natref impact from partner's troubles
22nd July 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Petrochemicals company Sasol expects to meet the majority of its financial guidance for the 2025 financial year, as well as volume guidance across most business segments. It notes that its... 


Volt's planned graphite refinery in Alabama
Volt draws down funding for US, Tanzania graphite projects
22nd July 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

ASX-listed Volt Resources has drawn A$0.5-million from its funding facility with RiverFort Global Opportunities as the graphite developer ramps up progress on projects in the US and Tanzania. The... 


Gold and platinum bars
Physical gold demand wanes slightly, but growth drivers remain
21st July 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Refinery services provider Heraeus finds in its latest precious metals appraisal that physical gold demand is waning, while the gold price also trended slightly lower week-on-week, ending on $3... 


Astron Energy Refinery plays a key role in supporting SA economy
Astron Energy Refinery plays a key role in supporting SA economy
21st July 2025

The Astron Energy Refinery in Cape Town plays a key role in ensuring security of supply for South Africa, as well as supporting important sectors of the economy, including mining. Astron Energy,... 


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Valterra warns of lower first-half earnings on lower sales, demerger costs
18th July 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Platinum group metal (PGM) miner Valterra Platinum, previously Anglo American Platinum (Amplats), expects to report a 76% to 88% year-on-year decrease in headline earnings and headline earnings per... 


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Celebrating a 50-year legacy in construction, built on quality and performance
18th July 2025

From small beginnings in 1975 as Wetback Erection, South African mechanical and piping contractor Wetback Contracts has grown to become known for its quality and performance, celebrating a 50-year... 


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Uganda oil refinery project
18th July 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Uganda aims to domestically process its crude oil. 


Alcoa sees up to $110m loss as Spain aluminium smelter restart delayed
Alcoa sees up to $110m loss as Spain aluminium smelter restart delayed
14th July 2025 By: Reuters

Alcoa said on Monday it expects to complete the restart of its San Ciprian aluminium smelter in Spain by mid-2026 and anticipates up to $110-million in losses due to the delay. Production at the... 


Platinum Group Metals CEO Frank Hallam.
Engineering, planning work on the go for Waterberg platinum group metals project
14th July 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Work on engineering and planning related to initial road access, construction, water supply, infrastructure, essential site facilities, first phase accommodation lodge, and a site construction... 


oil barrels
Global oil supply outpaces demand growth as inventories, geopolitical tensions rise – report
11th July 2025 By: Darren Parker

According to the International Energy Agency’s (IEA’s) July 2025 ‘Oil Market Report’, global oil demand is forecast to rise by 700 000 bbl/d this year, marking its lowest increase since 2009,... 


Philippine miner sees surge in nickel shipments to Indonesia
Philippine miner sees surge in nickel shipments to Indonesia
11th July 2025 By: Bloomberg

Nickel ore shipments to Indonesia from the Philippines are expected to surge this year to meet demand from Chinese-owned refineries affected by Jakarta’s curbs on domestic production, according to... 


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Shell gets permission to drill off South Africa's west coast
11th July 2025 By: Reuters

Shell has been granted environmental authorisation to drill up to five deep-water wells off South Africa's west coast, the company said on Friday. The oil major applied for authorisation last year... 


Rand Refinery
Rand Refinery
11th July 2025

Founded in 1920 and based in Germiston, South Africa, Rand Refinery stands as Africa’s only London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) Good Delivery accredited precious metals refinery — a globally... 


Location map of the Broken Hill operation
Broken Hill cobalt project, Australia – update
11th July 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Mining and mineral processing company Cobalt Blue Holdings has secured a three-year extension to major project status for the Broken Hill project. 


A diesel vehicle being refuelled
Nigeria's Dangote refinery plans 1.6 million barrels fuel storage tanks in Namibia, sources say
10th July 2025 By: Reuters

Nigeria's Dangote petroleum refinery will construct storage tanks in Namibia to hold at least 1.6-million barrels of gasoline and diesel to supply refined fuel to Southern Africa, two sources told... 


Emirates Global Aluminium says Guinea wrongfully terminated deal
9th July 2025 By: Reuters

Emirates Global Aluminium said on Wednesday that the Guinean government had wrongfully terminated an agreement with its subsidiary, Guinea Alumina Corporation, after a year-long dispute over the... 


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