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Mantengu chairperson Jonas Tshikundamalema.
Mantengu obtains consent to take charge of Blue Ridge Platinum from August 1
22nd July 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Johannesburg Stock Exchange AltX-listed emerging mining company Mantengu has obtained consent to take charge of Blue Ridge Platinum, which is currently on care and maintenance, but on which... 


Austral to buy Glencore’s Lady Loretta zinc mine in Australia
Austral to buy Glencore’s Lady Loretta zinc mine in Australia
22nd July 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Copper producer Austral Resources Australia on Tuesday announced a non-binding agreement to buy the Lady Loretta mine and associated exploration tenements from Glencore. The memorandum of... 


New Found Gold unveils first economic study for Queensway project
22nd July 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

TSX-V- and NYSE America-listed New Found Gold has published its inaugural preliminary economic assessment (PEA) for the Queensway project in Newfoundland and Labrador, outlining a phased... 


Osisko secures $450m from Appian for Cariboo gold project
Osisko secures $450m from Appian for Cariboo gold project
21st July 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Exploration and development company Osisko Development has locked in a $450-million financing facility with Appian Capital Advisory to fund the development and construction of its Cariboo gold... 


EPIROC Simba M4 C-ITH long-hole drill rig going under the hammer
EPIROC Simba M4 C-ITH long-hole drill rig going under the hammer
21st July 2025

WH Auctioneers is proud to present a rare opportunity to acquire a premium underground drilling asset via online auction. A 2018 Epiroc SIMBA M4 C-ITH Long-Hole Drill Rig, boasting exceptionally... 


Lunnon flags price-linked potential in WA nickel study
21st July 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Western Australia-focused Lunnon Metals said on Monday that its Baker and Foster nickel sulphide projects remained potentially viable operations, even amid ongoing weakness in the nickel market,... 


Lifezone founder and chairperson Keith Liddell
Lifezone takes full control of Kabanga Nickel as BHP exits
21st July 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

NYSE-listed Lifezone Metals has taken full control of one of the world’s most significant undeveloped nickel sulphide projects after acquiring BHP’s 17% stake in Kabanga Nickel. The transaction,... 


Climate change-linked risks, hazards to people at work are growing, especially in mining and quarrying
18th July 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Mining and quarrying workers are increasingly at risk from harm posed by temperature rises, extreme weather and increased demand for materials, says global safety charity Lloyd’s Register... 


Yancoal to lift stake in Moolarben coal mine for A$110.5m
Yancoal to lift stake in Moolarben coal mine for A$110.5m
18th July 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

ASX-listed Yancoal Australia has moved to increase its stake in the Moolarben Joint Venture (MJV), exercising pre-emptive rights to acquire an additional 3.75% interest for A$110.5-million. The... 


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Dewatering solution keeps mines operational
18th July 2025

As unpredictable and intense rainfall continues to challenge mine water management, Integrated Pump Rental (IPR) provides a comprehensive dewatering solution essential to keeping surface and... 


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Mining industry leaders among 60 amateur runners to take part in the World’s Deepest Marathon
18th July 2025 By: Schalk Burger

In October, 60 amateur runners will compete in the World's Deepest Marathon at one of Europe's deepest mines – the Garpenberg zinc mine, in Sweden – to highlight the safety, innovation and... 


The McClean Lake mill
McClean Lake uranium production resumes with SABRE method
18th July 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Uranium miners Orano Canada and Denison Mines have kicked off commercial production using their patented Surface Access Borehole Resource Extraction (SABRE) method at the McClean Lake joint venture... 


The Point Lake mine forms part of the Ekati operation
Burgundy Diamonds lays off employees in Canada as diamond prices tank
18th July 2025 By: Reuters

Australian miner Burgundy Diamond Mines laid off several hundred employees and contractors and suspended operations at its Point Lake diamond mine in Canada due to record-low diamond prices, a... 


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Grassy Mountain gold project, US – update
18th July 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Paramount Gold Nevada is progressing towards securing federal approval for the project. 


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Sanbrado underground gold project, Burkina Faso – update
18th July 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

West African Resources is transitioning to owner-mining at the Sanbrado and Toega deposits. 


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Loma Larga gold project, Ecuador – update
18th July 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Gold mining company Dundee Precious Metals has been granted an environmental licence for exploitation for the Loma Larga project. 


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Kennecott North Rim Skarn underground development, US – update
18th July 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Production is expected to start at the end of 2025. 


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Root lithium project, Canada
18th July 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

An updated preliminary economic assessment has outlined a robust development pathway, featuring a combination of openpit mine and underground mining methods. 


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Cowal operations openpit continuation project, Australia
18th July 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Australian gold miner Evolution Mining plans to extend the life of the Cowal mine until 2042. 


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Kathleen Valley lithium/tantalum project, Australia – update
18th July 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

The Western Australian government has welcomed the launch of the Kathleen Valley project, hailing it as a milestone for the nation’s critical minerals sector. 


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Cowal Gold Operation, Australia
18th July 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

A gold mine about 350 km west of Sydney and 40 km north-east of West Wyalong in New South Wales, Australia. 


Brightstar reports 25% increase in production at Second Fortune, ramps up ore production at Fish
17th July 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

ASX-listed Brightstar Resources has reported that the June 2025 quarter represented a period of sustained steady-state operations at its Second Fortune mine, in Laverton, Australia. The mine... 


Yancoal produces 17m tonnes of RoM, maintains guidance
17th July 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

ASX-listed Yancoal Australia produced 17-million tonnes of run-of-mine (RoM) coal across its operations for the quarter ended June 30, aligned with the company’s forecast and up 12% from the first... 


Magna Mining reports progress in McCreedy West development
17th July 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

TSX-listed Magna Mining has reported that it expects ore sales from the 700 Copper Zone, at its McCreedy West mine, in Ontario, Canada, to be between 80 000 t and 92 000 t for each of the third and... 


Copper sheets produced at Konkola Copper Mines
Vedanta’s Zambia copper unit will revamp smelter to boost output
17th July 2025 By: Bloomberg

Vedanta Resources’ Zambian copper mining unit plans to refurbish its smelter as part of efforts to ramp up production from operations the company recovered last year. The plant will undergo “a full... 


The Darwendale project
Zimbabwe's Kuvimba revises platinum mine plan as prices rebound
16th July 2025 By: Reuters

Zimbabwe's Kuvimba Mining House will develop its Darwendale platinum project as an openpit rather than the previously planned underground mine, CEO Trevor Barnard said, speeding up the delayed... 


Uitkomst Colliery
MC Mining starts implementing turnaround plan at Uitkomst
15th July 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Coal miner MC Mining has started implementation of a revised business plan at its Uitkomst Colliery, in KwaZulu-Natal. The revised plan involves significant operational changes to position the... 


Integrated Pump Technology’s Grindex Mega INOX pump in action at a major Zambian mining site, delivering reliable dewatering from the tailings dam to the process plant
Grindex Stainless Steel Mega Inox Proves Long-Term Reliability at Copperbelt Mine
15th July 2025

Integrated Pump Technology, in collaboration with its local distributor IES, stepped in to provide a reliable dewatering solution at a major mining operation on Zambia’s Copperbelt. Almost a year... 


Tyranna to acquire 70% of Maongo project in Angola
14th July 2025 By: Darren Parker

ASX-listed Tyranna Resources has entered into agreements to acquire a 70% interest in the Maongo copper/gold project, located 25 km northeast of the port city of Namibe, in Angola. The Maongo... 


Thor Explorations maintains full-year production guidance for Nigeria mine
14th July 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Aim- and TSX-V-listed Thor Explorations has maintained the full-year production guidance for its Segilola mine, in Nigeria, at between 85 000 oz and 95 000 oz of gold, with the mine having poured... 


Stellar extends MoU on infrastructure adjacent to Heemskrik project
14th July 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Minerals explorer and developer Stellar Resources has extended a memorandum of understanding (MoU) over the Comstock plant site for another six months, as it evaluates the potential to integrate... 


Kennecott in Utah
Rio Tinto wants to invest more in US copper under Trump tariffs
14th July 2025 By: Bloomberg

Rio Tinto says it has a “strong desire” to invest in US copper mining following President Donald Trump’s plans to levy imports of the critical metal. “There is increasing recognition by the US... 


FireFly doubles SPP to A$10m
FireFly doubles SPP to A$10m
11th July 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Emerging copper and gold company FireFly has doubled the size of its recently-announced share purchase plan (SPP) to A$10-million, following “extremely strong demand” for plan. Applications under... 


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Gautrain Management Agency’s shift in focus leads to overhaul in extension plan
11th July 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The Gautrain Management Agency (GMA) is pursuing a new strategy to play a broader role in the country’s transport ecosystem and align to the province’s 25-year Integrated Transport Master Plan... 


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Homase mine, Ghana
11th July 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

A gold mine within Akrokeri-Homase gold licences, in the Ashanti goldbelt.  


Stack of gold bars
Loma Larga gold project, Ecuador
11th July 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

The updated feasibility study is on track for completion in the second quarter of 2025. 


Image of the Venetia mine
Venetia Underground Project, South Africa – update
11th July 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

The project is undergoing a rescoping process to optimise capital deployment and production schedules. 


Underground Flat Mines at Okiep
Okiep Copper Project, South Africa – update
11th July 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Orion Minerals has secured firm commitments for a placement of new fully paid ordinary shares to sophisticated and professional investors. 


First copper anode production from Kamoa-Kakula’s state-of-the-art, on-site copper smelter is expected in October
Kamoa-Kakula Copper Complex, Democratic Republic of Congo – update
11th July 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Ivanhoe Mines has reported that the Phase 1, 2 and 3 concentrators have milled a total 3.62-million tonnes of ore. 


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Gautrain Management Agency’s shift in focus leads to overhaul in extension plan
11th July 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The Gautrain Management Agency (GMA) is pursuing a new strategy to play a broader role in the country’s transport ecosystem and align to the province’s 25-year Integrated Transport Master Plan... 


Prieska underground
Prieska copper/zinc mine, South Africa – update
11th July 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Orion Minerals has secured firm commitments for a placement of new fully paid ordinary shares to sophisticated and professional investors. 


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Rietberg copper mine, South Africa – update
11th July 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Copper 360 has reported that further capital expenditure is required for a sustainable mining operation. 


Image of drill core from the Kola potash project
Kola potash project, Congo-Brazzaville
11th July 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

An optimised definitive feasibility study has projected a life-of-mine of 23 years.  


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