Koryx reports encouraging drill results from Namibia project

TSX-listed Koryx Copper has announced assay results from 17 drill holes (6 430 m) received as part of the ongoing infill and expansion drill programme at its wholly-owned Haib copper project, in... 

Afarak optimistic of improved second-half performance

Specialist alloy producer Afarak Group’s revenue decreased by 25.9% year-on-year to €57.1-million for the six months to June 30. Processed material sold decreased by 25.9% year-on-year to 11 372 t,... 

BMI expects metals complex performance to remain strong

The metals complex has remained well-supported so far this month, extending the upward momentum from late June, BMI, a Fitch Solutions company, points out. It explains that this is underpinned by a... 

Sanral concedes routine road maintenance procurement process was flawed, changes approach

The South African National Roads Agency Limited (Sanral) on July 28 held a media briefing to set the record straight on allegations of corruption and to clarify legal issues surrounding the... 

Executives share insights from energy turnaround

The Unisa Graduate School of Business Leadership (SBL) held a “Distinction Dialogue: Turnaround strategy: Lessons in Keeping the Lights On” discussion at its premises, in Midrand, on August 13, in... 

No material impact anticipated for copper, cobalt market from DRC policy shift – BMI

A Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) Ministerial Order banning the export of copper and cobalt concentrates, which also introduces a new tax regime, is unlikely to have a material impact on either... 

InVert reports maiden MRE for Tanzania project

ASX-listed InVert Graphite has reported a maiden mineral resource estimate (MRE) of 32.2-million tonnes at 8% total graphite content (TGC) for 2.56-million tonnes of contained graphite for the... 

Kazera highlights progress on HMS operations development

Aim-listed Kazera Global’s wholly-owned subsidiary Whale Head Minerals (WHM) has prepared an interim operational plan covering the plant and equipment requirements for the development of its heavy... 

Wia fully funded to advance Namibia project following DFS completion, MRE increase

ASX-listed Wia Gold has received firm commitments to raise A$125-million from new and existing, institutional and sophisticated investors, to fund the development of the Kokoseb gold project, in... 

Acid plant, uranium processing operations resume at Lotus’ Malawi plant

ASX-listed Lotus Resources says that both acid production and uranium processing have resumed at its Kayelekera uranium mine, in Malawi. Processing was suspended in June following the disruption of... 

Stronger prices drive Implats’ full-year earnings higher

JSE-listed Impala Platinum (Implats) expects to report an improvement in both basic and headline earnings for the financial year ended June 30, with this increase primarily owing to gains in both... 

Caledonia highlights strong second quarter recovery at Blanket

Gold miner Caledonia Mining’s second quarter, ended June 30, saw significant operating recovery at its Blanket mine, in Zimbabwe, with production having increased by 18% from the previous quarter... 

Pensana attends US Presidential briefing on rare earths supply

US President Donald Trump, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and other senior US State Department officials held a private briefing outlining the administration’s support for establishing... 

Lucara’s revenue falls on lower carat sales, UGP progresses with some delays

Diamond miner Lucara Diamond Corp’s revenue for the second quarter ended June 30 decreased by 6% year-on-year to $41-million, largely owing to lower carat sales through tender and a lower average... 

Ramokgopa lauds outcomes of South Africa-China energy mission

South Africa’s Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa has welcomed tangible results emerging from the high-level investment mission that he led in Beijing, China, last week, to... 

Merafe cautiously optimistic of second-half performance

JSE-listed Merafe Resources achieved a profit of R512-million for the six months ended June 30, compared with a profit of R233-million for the six months ended June 30, 2025, on the back of... 

Allied Gold, Zijin finalise strategic investment

Canada-based gold producer Allied Gold has announced the closing of a previously indicated strategic investment by Zijin Gold International Company by way of a non-brokered private placement of... 

Sasol commissions China’s Envision to design Sasolburg e-methanol project

South African chemicals and energy company Sasol has signed an agreement with Chinese green technology and renewable-energy company Envision to undertake the engineering design for an e-methanol... 

NTCSA looks to Chinese investment to bolster TDP rollout

South Africa's electricity sector is facing an "interesting challenge", with the grid not designed for dispatched generation of intermittent energy sources, National Transmission Company of South... 

South Africa makes case in Beijing for Chinese investment in energy

Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa is attending the South Africa-China Electricity & Energy Investment Conference, in Beijing, this week, where he has advocated for strategic... 

SANDF bids farewell to Chief of Staff

The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) on July 31 bid a final farewell to its retiring Chief of Staff (CoS) Lieutenant-General Fhurani Michael Ramantswana, with a change of office... 

Africa urged to rethink critical minerals strategy to capture more value

The world is entering a new industrial era, built for critical minerals, and this presents an opportunity for Africa to transform its economies, if that transformation is undertaken strategically.... 

Endeavour Mining report record first-half free cash flow, shareholder returns

London-listed Endeavour Mining has reported strong financial results for the first half of this year, with record performances for both free cash flow of $761-million and shareholder returns of... 

Resolute advances priorities during interim period

West Africa-focused gold miner Resolute Mining continued to advance its operating, development and exploration priorities during the quarter ended June 30, while maintaining a strong balance sheet,... 

Independent concept processing study completed for Viking Mines’ Nevada project

ASX-listed Viking Mines informs that minerals processing company Mineral Technologies has completed an independent concept processing study for the Linka tungsten project, in Nevada, in the US,... 

Champion Iron Ore’s finances strained in first quarter

High-purity iron-ore producer Champion Iron Ore, with operations in Canada and Norway, produced 3.9-million wet metric tonnes (wmt), sales of 3.3-million dry metric tonnes (dmt), revenue of... 

Higher output, disciplined cost control contribute to record free cash flow for Agnico Eagle

NYSE- and TSX-listed Agnico Eagle Mines delivered a strong second-quarter performance, with better-than-planned production and disciplined cost control driving strong margins and record quarterly... 

Resolution Copper commits $54m to establish Tribal Nation trust

US-focused Resolution Copper has provided $54-million to establish the Resolution Copper Tribal Trust, a perpetual endowment that will deliver yearly funding to 11 Tribal Nations located in Arizona... 

Glencore reports strong first-half copper production

Diversified miner Glencore reported a strong production performance for the first six months of this year, with its key assets largely performing in line with expectations and previously... 

Sanral concedes routine road maintenance procurement process was flawed, changes approach   

The South African National Roads Agency Limited (Sanral) on July 28 held a media briefing to set the record straight on allegations of corruption and to clarify legal issues surrounding the... 

West Wits achieves milestones at Qala Shallows

The June quarter marked a “step-change” in the operations of West Wits, CEO and MD Rudi Deysel says, with the 1 West Decline breakthrough achieved at Qala Shallows, in Gauteng. This unlocked access... 

Australian Mines fast-tracks, expands Flemington PFS

ASX-listed Australian Mines says the prefeasibility study (PFS) for its high-grade Flemington scandium project in Australia will be fast-tracked and expanded, to include studies assessing the... 

Integrated study supports reestablishment of Auric’s Burbanks, Munda operations

ASX-listed Auric Mining says the outcomes of the integrated Burbanks and Munda scoping study support the reestablishment of the Burbanks processing facility and the restart of mining at the Munda... 

Implats Rustenburg temporarily suspends production following safety incidents

Fully integrated platinum group metals producer Impala Platinum Holdings (Implats) has proactively suspended mining operations at its Impala Rustenburg complex from July 24 to 28, to conduct a... 

Prism shareholders approve royalty sale to Agnico Eagle

Canadian precious metals explorer and developer Prism Resources’ shareholders have voted in favour of the previously announced sale of its right, title and interest in and to a 7.5% net profit... 

BLSA reform tracker warns against complacency in energy, logistics reform

Business organisation Business Leadership South Africa’s Reform Tracker quarterly update, released last week, shows real progress in home affairs and public services; however, there are concerning... 

The NUM concludes five-year wage agreement at Gold Fields’ South Deep mine

The National Union of Mineworkers (NUM), the majority union at Gold Fields’s South Deep Mine, has concluded a five-year wage agreement for employees at the mine. The multiyear agreement, negotiated... 

Consortium shortlisted to develop Kenya project

Critical minerals mining company Critical Metals Corporation has announced that the Mrima Earth Consortium, in which the company is the lead party, has been shortlisted as one of three US... 

Aton to undertake C$4m private placement

TSX-V-listed Aton Resources is undertaking a nonbrokered private placement to raise C$4-million through the issue of about 7.62-million common shares. The proceeds of this placement will be applied... 

Perseus advances Tanzania project construction

ASX- and TSX-listed Perseus Mining’s Nyanzaga gold project, in Tanzania, continues to advance towards first gold production in the first quarter of the 2027 calendar year, with construction...