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WA fast-tracks major project approvals with passage of State Development Bill
12th December 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Western Australia has cleared the way for faster assessment of major resource and industrial projects following the Legislative Council’s approval of the State Development Bill, legislation aimed... 


India approves coal exports amid healthy power station stocks
12th December 2025 By: Reuters

India's cabinet on Friday permitted the export of coal as the country's power plants have a surplus, information minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said. Power plants that have access to coal supply will... 


Merger to form Osisko-backed gold developer in James Bay
12th December 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Junior explorer Sirios Resources has agreed to acquire OVI Mining in an all-share deal that will create an Osisko-backed gold company with a district-scale foothold in Québec’s Eeyou Istchee James... 


Blencowe confirms new high-grade graphite zone at Iyan
12th December 2025 By: Darren Parker

London-listed Blencowe Resources has reported that the first assay returned from one of six deep holes drilled during the Stage 7 programme at the Orom-Cross project has confirmed substantial... 


BMC lists on ASX after A$100m IPO to advance Yukon polymetallic project
12th December 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Exploration company BMC Minerals made its debut on the ASX on Friday following an oversubscribed A$100-million initial public offering (IPO), giving the Canada-focused developer a market... 


China’s iron-ore buyer seeks new port rules to tighten its grip
China’s iron-ore buyer seeks new port rules to tighten its grip
12th December 2025 By: Bloomberg

China’s State-backed iron-ore buyer is proposing measures to curb hoarding of the steelmaking ingredient at ports, in a move that could dent the pricing power of foreign miners and traders. China... 


The delivery of first ore at the Kiniéro project
Robex on track for first gold at West African project following ore delivery
12th December 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

West African gold producer and developer Robex Resources reports that first ore has been delivered to the mill at its Kiniéro gold project, in Guinea, ahead of first gold production, which is on... 


Botswana Diamonds exploration drilling
Botswana Diamonds enters H2 with a stronger asset base, roadmap for value creation
12th December 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Although it had been a difficult year for the diamond industry in the 12 months ended June 30 and beyond, Aim-listed diamonds developer Botswana Diamonds says it made significant progress on its... 


Chinese zinc smelter breaks contract with Teck's Alaska mine amid tariffs, sources say
Chinese zinc smelter breaks contract with Teck's Alaska mine amid tariffs, sources say
12th December 2025 By: Reuters

huzhou Smelter Group, one of China's largest zinc smelters, broke a supply contract with Teck Resources' Red Dog mine in Alaska earlier this year due to hefty tariffs fueled by Beijing and... 


Africa's Green Economy Summit 2026 to unveil Africa's premier pipeline of investment-ready green ventures making a difference toward net zero goals
Africa's Green Economy Summit 2026 to unveil Africa's premier pipeline of investment-ready green ventures making a difference toward net zero goals
12th December 2025

Africa’s Green Economy Summit (AGES 2026) is set to host an unparalleled showcase of investment-ready green economy projects from across the continent. With over 100 applications meticulously... 


Improving asset performance for more resilient mining operations
12th December 2025

In today’s African mining sector, reliability has become a daily challenge rather than a maintenance metric. Teams work in environments where equipment rarely gets a break, conditions shift without... 


Pan African Resources (PAR) Evander 8 shaft at dusk
Projects fast-tracked on back of good gold price
12th December 2025 By: Halima Frost

The elevated gold price has allowed mid-tier gold producer Pan African Resources (PAR) to bring forward capital expenditure at its Evander 8 shaft that was planned to be undertaken only in the 2027... 


An aerial view of the West Wits Qala Shallows operation
Miner targets reinvigoration with Soweto project
12th December 2025 By: Halima Frost

With the first blast having taken place at gold miner West Wits’ Soweto-based Qala Shallows, in Gauteng, on October 29, the company has inked a partnership with precious metals major... 


Booyco Electronics driving implementation of Level 9 PDS across South African mines
Booyco Electronics driving implementation of Level 9 PDS across South African mines
12th December 2025

Since Level 9 vehicle intervention for collision avoidance became mandatory on South African mines in 2022, mine safety equipment manufacturer Booyco Electronics has continued to lead the way in... 


Location map of the Kangankunde project
Kangankunde rare earths project, Malawi – update
12th December 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Lindian Resources has completed the final $10-million payment under its share sale agreement. 


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Puna Operations, Argentina
12th December 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

A silver, lead and zinc in the Puna region of north-western Argentina. 


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Mandilla gold project, Australia – update
12th December 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Astral Resources has raised A$65-million in a placement to accelerate work across its Kalgoorlie-region gold portfolio and underpin a large portion of the equity funding for the Mandilla gold project. 


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I saw the crescent . . .
12th December 2025 By: Terence Creamer

As the sun sets on 2025, South Africa’s long-awaited recovery is becoming visible like the first sliver of a waxing crescent days after a new moon. While still modest, the 0.5% GDP expansion in the... 


Aerial view of the Qala Shallows project
Witwatersrand Basin Project – Qala Shallows, South Africa – update
12th December 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Qala Shallows was inaugurated on December 4. 


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Sulphur Springs copper/zinc project, Australia
12th December 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

An updated definitive feasibility study has shown that Sulphur Springs will be technically and economically robust. 


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Amitsoq graphite project, Greenland – update
12th December 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Greenland has issued a 30-year exploitation licence to GreenRoc Mining for the Amitsoq graphite deposit. 


Location map of the Minim Martap project
Minim Martap bauxite project, Cameroon – update
12th December 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Canyon Resources has reported steady progress at its Minim Martap bauxite project. 


Location map of the Bunyu project
Bunyu graphite project, Tanzania – update
12th December 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Volt Resources has signed a binding term sheet, which will provide funding and development support for the Bunyu graphite mine and processing plant. 


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Simandou iron-ore project, Guinea – update
12th December 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

The first shipment from the Simandou project has set sail from Guinea. 


Image of gold nugget
Rebecca-Roe gold project, Australia – update
12th December 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Ramelius Resources has signed a native title mining agreement with the Kakarra Part B Native Title Holders, clearing a key hurdle for the development of the Rebecca-Roe gold project. 


Image of rare earths
Round Top rare earth elements project, US – update
12th December 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

USA Rare Earth has brought forward the commercialisation schedule for the project. 


Location map of the Simberi mine
Simberi expansion project, Papua New Guinea – update
12th December 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

St Barbara has announced a A$370-million investment from China’s Lingbao Gold Group to advance the Simberi expansion project. 


Northbound Processing MD smiling, gray background
Waste streams present South Africa’s new gold frontier
12th December 2025

Governments and producers worldwide are reassessing waste streams as strategic assets capable of delivering meaningful metal supply with far lower environmental impact, as declining ore quality and... 


Moonlight lists on ASX and launches drilling at Clermont gold project
11th December 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Exploration company Moonlight Resources made its debut on the ASX on Thursday, marking its transition to a listed company with drilling already under way at its flagship Clermont gold project in... 


FMF webinar speakers
ISO progressing development of international copper traceability standard
11th December 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Nongovernmental organisation the International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) is moving swiftly forward with development of an international copper traceability standard, which is expected... 


Lindian reports that all non-process infrastructure contracts have been awarded at Kangankunde
Lindian reports that all non-process infrastructure contracts have been awarded at Kangankunde
11th December 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

ASX-listed Lindian Resources has advised shareholders that all major non-process infrastructure (NPI) contracts for its Kangankunde rare earths project, in Malawi, have been awarded, with... 


Australia offers first oil and gas acreage in years
11th December 2025 By: Reuters

The Australian government on Thursday released its first package of offshore oil and gas acreage for bidding since 2022. All five areas are in the Otway Basin offshore Victoria state in... 


The Dalgaranga process plant
Ramelius launches A$250m buyback
11th December 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Australian company Ramelius Resources has approved up to A$250-million in share buybacks over the next 18 months and is lifting its minimum yearly dividend to $0.02 a share. The changes, announced... 


The age of Lean 4.0: Orchestrating intelligence and efficiency in South Africa’s 2026 landscape
The age of Lean 4.0: Orchestrating intelligence and efficiency in South Africa’s 2026 landscape
11th December 2025

By: Rowen Pillai - CEO, Leantechnovations If 2025 was the year the world woke up to the sheer scale of Artificial Intelligence (AI), 2026 is poised to be the year we stop merely adopting these... 


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Blencowe raises £3m in support of Orom-Cross financing readiness
11th December 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

London-listed Blencowe Resources has raised £3-million through a placement of just under 43-million new ordinary shares at a placing price of £0.07 apiece. The funds will provide near-term... 


Westgold resumes mining at historic Great Fingall
Westgold resumes mining at historic Great Fingall
11th December 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

ASX- and TSX-listed Westgold Resources has restarted high-grade mining at the historic Great Fingall mine in Western Australia, marking the first production from the famous gold reef in more than a... 


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Africa’s first AI legal service
11th December 2025

South African intellectual property (IP) law firm Adams & Adams has launched a digital platform and advisory service, which it says is the first on the continent. The company notes that AI adoption... 


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Innovative cloud-based energy platform helps SA municipalities bridge the gap
11th December 2025

A new digital energy solution aims to empower rural and under-resourced municipalities to reap the benefits of digital energy systems. As South Africa’s electricity market evolves and creates new... 


Running a Successful Municipality is Possible
11th December 2025

The fundamentals of running a municipality focus on good governance, effective financial management, robust institutional capacity, and strong community engagement. Success is measured by the... 


Our Multotec Canadian Team
Two decades of innovation: Celebrating Multotec’s 20-year milestone in Canada
11th December 2025

Multotec is celebrating its 20-year anniversary in Canada, marking two decades of innovation, growth, and commitment to North America’s mining and mineral processing landscape. Since establishing... 


Perseus exits contest as Predictive backs improved Robex deal
Perseus exits contest as Predictive backs improved Robex deal
11th December 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Australian gold producer Perseus Mining has formally withdrawn from its bid to acquire Predictive Discovery, after the West Africa-focused gold developer determined that an improved offer from... 


Air Products seizes first SANAS accreditation in the country for cryogenic and liquid carbon dioxide (CO2) flowmeters
Air Products seizes first SANAS accreditation in the country for cryogenic and liquid carbon dioxide (CO2) flowmeters
11th December 2025

Air Products South Africa’s Verification and Repair Body accreditation for cryogenic and liquid carbon dioxide (CO2) by the South African National Accreditation System (SANAS) is a turning point in... 


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Standards have become key powerful tools for trade, development – World Bank
11th December 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

In its first report analysing the landscape of global standards, the World Bank has found that a proliferating set of international standards that covers everything from food labelling to the... 


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