South Africa's first offshore wind farm delayed as World Bank highlights potential

The environmental impact study for South Africa's first proposed offshore wind farm along the country's east coast has stalled, pending new technical information from developers, the consultancy... 

South Africa's consumer confidence rises despite economic uncertainty, survey shows

South Africa's consumer confidence improved in the third quarter, a survey showed on Thursday, although consumer spending is expected to remain subdued in the coming months due to uncertainty... 

Indian utilities' August coal imports surge to 15-month high as heat boosts demand

Indian power producers' coal imports in August rose to a 15-month high as a heat-wave and lower hydropower generation boosted electricity demand, prompting utilities to turn to costly overseas... 

Botswana's mining chemicals plant gets key environmental nod

Mining chemicals importer Kemcore has been granted environmental clearance for a manufacturing plant in Botswana, paving the way for it to secure financing to build a facility to supply copper and... 

US agency to invest $155m in African digital infrastructure firm WIOCC

The US International Development Finance Corporation said on Wednesday it would invest up to $155-million in African digital infrastructure provider WIOCC, underscoring Washington's support for... 

Indonesian nickel smelters group says new price formula provides operational certainty

A group representing Indonesian nickel smelters welcomed a new benchmark price formula that will reduce the price of low-grade nickel ore, which is used in the manufacturing of EV batteries, saying... 

MMG banks on supply deals to get Anglo nickel deal through

Hong Kong-listed miner MMG is willing to guarantee long-term ferronickel supplies to European customers as it seeks to rescue its acquisition of Anglo American's Brazilian nickel business from... 

Iron-ore firms on China pre-holiday restocking, demand uncertainty caps gains

Iron-ore prices rose for a second session on Thursday, as Chinese steelmakers stepped up seaborne purchases ahead of a national holiday, although shrinking steel mill margins clouded the demand... 

Chile's Codelco says restructuring plan may be delayed until end of 2026

Chilean State-owned copper giant Codelco's restructuring plan may not be ready until the end of 2026, the company told Reuters on Wednesday, signalling a delay for a much-anticipated strategy meant... 

US firm Heeney Capital to operate Venezuela gold mine, Continental seeks to enter oil project

Venezuelan authorities signed deals on Wednesday granting New York-headquartered investment firm Heeney Capital operational and export rights for a gold mine, and setting preliminary terms for US... 

China's Lygend Resources looks to raise $547m in Shenzhen share sale

Chinese nickel provider Lygend Resources & Technology said on Wednesday it has priced its proposed share sale on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange at 21.23 yuan apiece, seeking to raise 3.67-billion yuan... 

MMG banks on supply deals to get Anglo nickel deal through

Hong Kong-listed miner MMG is willing to guarantee long-term ferronickel supplies to European customers as it seeks to rescue its acquisition of Anglo American's AAL.L Brazilian nickel business... 

South African inflation expectations stabilise in third quarter

South African inflation expectations stabilised in the third quarter, a survey showed on Wednesday, after a steep rise in the previous quarter because of the oil price shock triggered by the Iran... 

At least 60 killed in gold mine collapse in Sudan's West Kordofan, sources say

At least 60 people were killed in a gold mine collapse in Sudan's West Kordofan state on Sunday, three local sources told Reuters, while a local rights group said some miners could still be alive... 

South Korea puts critical minerals, energy at forefront of inaugural Central Asia summit

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung hosted the country's first summit with the leaders of five Central Asian countries on Wednesday, putting critical minerals, energy and supply-chain cooperation... 

Congo copper exports hit record levels as sales to US and Europe double

Democratic Republic of Congo's copper exports hit a record 1.72-million metric tons in the first half of 2026, while the share shipped to the United States and Europe doubled from 2025 levels as... 

Argentina escalates legal push against Falklands oil exploration firms

Argentina will file new legal complaints against companies exploring for oil near the Falkland Islands, the government said on Tuesday, escalating Buenos Aires' campaign against businesses... 

Rubio announces US visa curbs for some foreign nationals from South Africa

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Tuesday the US was announcing a new visa restriction policy targeting some foreign nationals from South Africa as President Donald Trump's administration... 

Agnico Eagle says it is not interested in participating in Barrick’s North American IPO

Canadian gold miner Agnico Eagle is not interested in participating in Barrick Mining's proposed North American initial public offering (IPO), Agnico CEO Ammar Al-Joundi said in an interview on... 

Radiant World sues Glencore for $2bn, Bloomberg News reports

Radiant World and Hong Kong-based commodity trader Sapphire Minmetals have filed a lawsuit against London-listed miner Glencore in Singapore claiming $2-billion in damages, Bloomberg News reported... 

Sappi CEO argues merits of $1.64bn UPM deal to EU antitrust officials

The CE of South African papermaker Sappi on Tuesday argued the merits of its €1.42-billion ($1.64-billion) paper joint venture with Finland's UPM-Kymmene to EU antitrust officials, a month after... 

China aluminium output hits record high in August with capacity cap in sight

China's aluminium production hit a record high in August, data showed on Tuesday, as strong margins encouraged smelters to maximise output despite a longstanding national capacity cap. Production... 

WTO says global trade system at critical juncture, urges reform

The World Trade Organization on Tuesday urged its members to reform global trade rules or risk a slide into fragmentation that could significantly reduce economic output and hit poorer countries... 

Sasol signs fuel supply deal with White Desert for polar flights

South African petrochemical company Sasol on Tuesday signed an agreement to supply co-processed sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to luxury tourism outfit, White Desert, for its polar trips to... 

Indonesia to open trading at planned commodity bourse on January 4, official says

Indonesia plans to start trading at its new commodity exchange on January 4, 2027, with tin and ferronickel to be included in the opening transactions, the chief supervisor of the commodity... 

Rand slides as oil price surge pressures emerging market currencies

South Africa's rand weakened against the dollar on Tuesday as a stronger greenback, high energy prices, and softer precious metals heightened concerns over inflation and a wider import bill. At... 

India's met coke imports set for record despite anti-dumping levy

India's met coke imports are set to reach a record high this year despite an anti-dumping levy imposed in July, as domestic shortages and strong demand from pig iron producers fuel higher overseas... 

E3 Lithium signs MoU to supply lithium carbonate to India's Epsilon CAM

Canada-based E3 Lithium said on Monday it signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding (MoU) with battery materials maker Epsilon for the potential supply of battery-grade lithium carbonate... 

US aims to issue deep-sea mining permits within months, Interior Secretary Burgum says

The Trump administration on Monday signaled it is nearing approval for permits to mine the deep sea, part of a broader push to boost US access to the critical minerals used across much of the... 

Australian coal miner New Hope gains on paying out highest dividend since 2022

Australian thermal coal miner New Hope Corp declared its largest final dividend in four years on Tuesday despite annual profit more than halving and missing expectations, lifting its shares to... 

Australia's Santos signs two separate LNG agreements with POSCO Steel and Western LNG

Australia's Santos said on Tuesday it signed a liquefied natural gas (LNG) supply agreement with POSCO Steel and a purchase agreement with Western LNG. Santos will supply LNG to POSCO Steel on a... 

China's August coal output falls 7.7% amid safety focus after accidents

China's coal production fell 7.7% from a year earlier in August, the National Bureau of Statistics said on Tuesday, extending a decline that has followed heightened safety scrutiny after two deadly... 

EQ Resources to take 10% stake in Nevada tungsten project JV with Elmet, Blue Moon

Australian miner EQ Resources said on Tuesday it would take a 10% stake in a joint venture with Nasdaq-listed Elmet Group and Blue Moon Metals to restart the Springer tungsten project in Nevada.... 

China's fossil-fuelled power output falls 4.3% in August as clean energy gains

China's fossil-fuelled power generation fell 4.3% in August from a year earlier, figures from the National Bureau of Statistics showed on Tuesday, as rising hydropower, nuclear and renewable output... 

Australia's Latrobe Magnesium surges after outlining US plant plans

Australia's Latrobe Magnesium unveiled plans on Tuesday to build a magnesium plant in the US with an estimated capital cost of $1.1-billion to $1.5-billion to tap into the North American market,... 

Combined BHP Ports Unions to seek arbitration over wage deal dispute

Combined BHP Ports Unions will take top global miner BHP to arbitration after the two parties failed to agree on terms for a new wage deal for its Port Hedland iron-ore operations in Western... 

Indonesia launches anti-dumping investigation into steel products from China, ministry says

Indonesia has launched an anti-dumping investigation into imports of galvanised steel products from China, the Trade Ministry said in a statement on Tuesday. The investigation will involve... 

LNG demand in China and India expected to recover when Mideast war ends

China and India's LNG imports are likely to rebound from multi-year lows once the Middle East supply crunch ends and prices ease, industry executives expect, reversing a pick-up in coal and oil use... 

Indonesian coal miner Bayan Resources declares force majeure on coal supply

Indonesian coal miner Bayan Resources and three subsidiaries have declared force majeure on their coal supply obligations as proposed revisions to their mining quotas have not been issued, the... 

Guinea discussing alumina, energy investments with Glencore after bauxite deal, minister says

Guinea is discussing investment opportunities with Glencore in alumina refining and energy projects beyond last week's bauxite marketing deal, its mines minister said, as it seeks to diversify its...