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Bonga North deep-water project, Nigeria
7th March 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

The project proposes to maintain oil and gas production at the Bonga floating production storage and offloading facility, and reach a peak production of 110 000 bbl/d of oil. 


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Gold Bar mine, US
7th March 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

A gold mine in the state of Nevada. 


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New defence review needed to tackle widening SANDF funding and capacity gaps
7th March 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

In late January, in fighting in the city of Goma and surrounding districts, in North Kivu province, in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), 14 South African soldiers were killed. The... 


Xtract starts drilling programme at Zambia licence
6th March 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

London-listed Xtract Resources has started a diamond drill programme at Silverking (Licence 26673-HQ-LEL) in Zambia. The programme has set a number of objectives aimed at advancing the development... 


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Fuel prices could increase on the back of Transnet tariffs
6th March 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

If the Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources decides to use the National Energy Regulator of South Africa’s (Nersa’s) Petroleum Pipelines System tariffs as proxy for the cost of transporting... 


Industry, academia, govt launch renewable energy skills platform
6th March 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

South Africa’s renewable-energy sector takes a significant leap forward with the launch of PowerUp, a South African first, online platform designed to equip the country’s workforce with the skills... 


TG Metals acquires 80% stake in WA gold project
6th March 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed TG Metals has signed a sale and purchase agreement to acquire an 80% interest in the Van Uden gold project in Western Australia from Montague Resources Australia. Barto Gold will retain... 


Lodestar expands footprint in Chile
6th March 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed Lodestar Minerals has expanded its exploration footprint at the Darwin iron-oxide-copper-gold (IOCG) project in northern Chile, applying for an additional 3 200 ha of exploration... 


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West Africa Resources’ reports strong financial performance
6th March 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Unhedged gold mining company West African Resources produced 206 622 oz of gold at an all-in sustaining cost (AISC) of $1 240/oz in 2024. The company’s Sanbrado gold mine and Toega gold deposit are... 


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Kenmare rejects buyout offer from Oryx, Michael Carvill
6th March 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

London-listed titanium minerals miner Kenmare Resources has informed shareholders that it has received a nonbinding proposal from Oryx Global Partners and Kenmare founding MD Michael Carvill,... 


i-80 Gold reports positive PEA for Granite Creek Underground
i-80 Gold reports positive PEA for Granite Creek Underground
6th March 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

TSX- and NYSE-listed i-80 Gold has announced the results of a preliminary economic assessment (PEA) for the Granite Creek underground project in northern Nevada, highlighting strong production... 


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AWSISA calls for measures to combat water pollution
6th March 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The Association of Water and Sanitation Institutions of South Africa (AWSISA) is calling for decisive action against polluters as it raises concern over the continued pollution of water sources by... 


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Tunisia aims to raise phosphate output to 14m metric tons in 2030
6th March 2025 By: Reuters

Tunisia aims to raise phosphate production about five-fold to 14-million metric tons in 2030, the government said on Wednesday, part of a plan which seeks to restore the vital sector to help... 


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Mali suspends artisanal mine permits for foreigners after accidents
6th March 2025 By: Reuters

Mali is suspending the granting of new artisanal mining permits to foreigners, after a couple of accidents in recent weeks left dozens dead. The collapse on February 15 of an artisanal gold mine... 


Merle Denson, Manager of the BCCEI’s Dispute Resolution Centre.
The vital role of BCCEI in ensuring fairness through dispute resolution in civil engineering
6th March 2025

The civil engineering industry, known for its complex projects and large-scale operations, demands precision, cooperation and clear communication. Given the high stakes, it’s inevitable that... 


MinRes' credit rating downgraded by Fitch
5th March 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed Mineral Resources (MinRes) has had its credit rating downgraded by Fitch Ratings to BB- from BB, with a negative outlook, the company announced on Wednesday. The downgrade aligns Fitch’s... 


Oriole drill rig
Oriole uncovers highest grades from Mbe drilling so far
5th March 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Aim-listed Oriole Resources has advanced about 30% with a maiden drilling programme over a target at the Mbe gold project, in Cameroon, having drilled 2 200 m across seven holes. Oriole owns 90%... 


TIA fostering innovation for climate change adaptation
5th March 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

With climate change a top priority for government, the Technology Innovation Agency (TIA) has been involved in climate change research and developing tools to help South Africa adapt to climate... 


Barberton Mines
PIC raises its stake in Pan African Resources to more than 12%
5th March 2025 By: Darren Parker

The Public Investment Corporation (PIC) has increased its shareholding in JSE- and Aim-listed Pan African Resources from 9.98% to 12.39% as at March 4. The PIC now owns about 251.49-million shares... 


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Transitioning to clean energy of great importance to African women – Graham-Maré
5th March 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

Transitioning to the use of clean energy, and in particular clean energy for cooking, is especially important for women in Africa. So highlighted South African Electricity and Energy Deputy... 


C$4.7m in federal funding for E3's Clearwater project
5th March 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

TSX-V-listed E3 Lithium has secured conditional approval for a non-repayable investment of up to C$4.7-million from the government of Canada’s Critical Minerals Infrastructure Fund (CMIF). The... 


US President Donald Trump
Trump to tout tariffs, unveil energy, mineral projects in speech
5th March 2025 By: Bloomberg

President Donald Trump will defend his use of tariffs, propose a new natural gas pipeline and move to ramp up production of critical minerals and rare earths in the US in his primetime address to... 


Concept design of a lithium conversion facility on Mission Island
Governments signal support for Frontier Lithium’s Thunder Bay conversion facility
5th March 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Canada's Frontier Lithium has secured the intent of both the federal and Ontario governments to support the development of a lithium conversion facility in Thunder Bay, in a move which is aligned... 


Resources Watch
Resources Watch
5th March 2025

This week: Firm intent of Impala Platinum is to prosper on current prices, and, ‘Exciting’ DRDGOLD projects ‘advancing well’ as 2028 Vision gets big gold price boost 


Sun Silver steps into antimony race
Sun Silver steps into antimony race
5th March 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

As geopolitical uncertainty intensifies, Australia-listed Sun Silver is moving to position itself as a key participant in the supply of US-sourced antimony – a critical mineral essential to... 


Modernising Africa’s power grid by managing bi-directional flows for renewable growth
Modernising Africa’s power grid by managing bi-directional flows for renewable growth
5th March 2025

Modernising South Africa’s power grid to manage bi-directional flows is essential for enabling renewable-powered economic growth, following the crippling effects of prolonged periods of load... 


The deal was put on hold on Friday after a contentious Oval Office meeting between Trump and Zelenskiy.
US, Ukraine now plan to sign minerals deal, sources say
5th March 2025 By: Reuters

US President Donald Trump's administration and Ukraine plan to sign a minerals deal that fell through after a disastrous Oval Office meeting Friday in which Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy... 


Take control of your water security with Oasis agri-water storage tanks
Take control of your water security with Oasis agri-water storage tanks
5th March 2025

In South Africa's challenging climate where water scarcity is a persistent threat, water storage tanks have emerged as indispensable tools for enhancing agricultural water efficiency. In this... 


Copper cathode produced in the DRC
Congo courts Trump for strategic minerals tie-up as war looms
5th March 2025 By: Bloomberg

The Democratic Republic of Congo has offered the US exclusive access to critical minerals and infrastructure projects in exchange for security assistance as it battles a rebellion backed by... 


AuKing secures right to acquire 50% of Cloncurry gold project
4th March 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed AuKing Mining has signed an agreement to secure up to a 50% shareholding in Orion Resources, which is acquiring the Cloncurry gold project in northern Queensland. Under a previous... 


Galileo’s KCB geophysical survey highlights potential drill targets
4th March 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

London-listed Galileo Resources says chargeability or resistivity anomalies were observed on all five induced polarisation (IP) lines surveyed across two of its Kalahari Copperbelt (KCB)... 


Copper miners are next bet to fuel Canada stocks outperformance
Copper miners are next bet to fuel Canada stocks outperformance
4th March 2025 By: Bloomberg

Investors in Canadian stocks have a new sector in mind that they hope will help insulate their portfolios from the risk of a trade war: copper miners. At the start of the year traders were piling... 


Earth & Wire reports progress on 2 GW Eastern Cape blended electricity cluster
Earth & Wire reports progress on 2 GW Eastern Cape blended electricity cluster
4th March 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Emerging electricity retail brand Earth & Wire reports that it is at an advanced stage of developing a 2 GW project cluster in the Eastern Cape called Energy Fields, which will blend utility-scale... 


BHP Australia president Geraldine Slattery
BHP urges Australia to sharpen competitive edge amid global trade shifts
4th March 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

BHP Australia president Geraldine Slattery has warned that Australia’s competitive edge in the resources sector is at risk without sustained investment in productivity, energy, and labour policies.... 


Royal HaskoningDHV climate resilience director Karen King
Opinion: The climate change reality in South Africa: An engineer’s call to action
4th March 2025

In this article, Royal HaskoningDHV climate resilience director Karen King writes that climate change presents severe risks in South Africa, but also opportunity for innovation and leadership. 


Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa
Diversified energy resources needed to ensure energy security for Africa, South Africa – Ramakgopa
4th March 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

South Africa, and Africa as a whole, had to make use of diversified energy resources, to enhance energy security. This was one of the points highlighted by South African Electricity and Energy... 


Rome Resources expands polymetallic potential at Mont Agoma prospect
4th March 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Aim-listed Rome Resources says assay results from drill hole MADD018 at its Mont Agoma prospect in the Democratic Republic of Congo have confirmed a 62.25 m cumulative higher-grade zone at 0.61%... 


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Petrol, diesel prices to decrease
4th March 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe has confirmed that the price of petrol will decrease by 7c a litre from March 5, while diesel prices will decrease by between 17.5c and 23.5c... 


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Kavango completes first drilling at Prospect 3, looks to trial mine before year-end
4th March 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

London-listed diversified miner Kavango Resources has successfully completed an initial resource drilling programme at the Prospect 3 target on the Hillside gold project, in Zimbabwe. The... 


Defense Metals secures funding from CMIF for its Wicheeda REE project
Defense Metals secures funding from CMIF for its Wicheeda REE project
4th March 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

TSX-V-listed Defense Metals has secured a conditional C$853 825 from Natural Resources Canada’s (NRCan’s) Critical Minerals Infrastructure Fund (CMIF) to advance infrastructure development at its... 


Lotus completes board transition ahead of Kayelekera restart
4th March 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

ASX-listed Lotus Resources has finalised the transition of its board of directors as fully funded restart works at its Kayelekera uranium project, in Malawi, move closer to production in the third... 


Sea Harvest vessel
Sea Harvest profit dips on low catch rates, tough market conditions
4th March 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

JSE-listed seafood, aquaculture and agroprocessing company Sea Harvest says last year was its toughest financial year since listing on the JSE in 2017, with its performance having been impacted on... 


New SolGold CEO Dan Vujcic
SolGold overhauls leadership as it accelerates development, weighs ASX listing
4th March 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

LSE- and TSX-listed SolGold on Tuesday announced leadership changes and a strategic reset aimed at accelerating the development of its flagship Cascabel copper/gold project in Ecuador. The... 


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