Emerita appoints Belan chairperson

TSX-V-listed zinc, copper, lead, gold and silver explorer Emerita Resources has appointed Joseph Belan executive chairperson effective September 9. He succeeds David Patterson who stepped down as... 

Metso launches 'breakthrough' coarse particle flotation innovation

Mineral processing equipment specialist Metso has launched a breakthrough innovation in coarse particle flotation, Sampo Cell, that enhances recovery of coarse particles without compromising fine... 

US Department of Energy selects four mine testing projects for $73m funding

The US Department of Energy’s (DoE's) Office of Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation (CMEI) has selected four projects for $73-million in funding through its 'Mine of the Future' initiative to... 

Cyclic Materials starts commercial operation of rare earths recovery facility in Arizona

Canadian circular rare earths company Cyclic Materials has officially opened the US's largest rare earth recycling facility in Mesa, Arizona, which can process 25 000 t/y of end-of-life components... 

UASA welcomes 6% wage increase, backpay agreement in sugar sector

Trade union UASA has welcomed the successful conclusion of the sugar sector wage negotiations after weeks of industrial action and extensive negotiations. UASA spokesperson Abigail Moyo says... 

Elevra confirms higher output at lower costs possible with NAL expansion

ASX- and Nasdaq-listed Elevra Lithium confirms in an prefeasibility study (PFS) that an expansion project at the North American Lithium (NAL) mine, in Québec, can significantly expand yearly... 

Australian miner Westgold sets target of half-a-million ounces production by 2029

ASX- and TSX-listed Westgold has updated its three-year production outlook, aiming to increase groupwide production from between 385 000 and 425 000 oz in the 2027 financial year to between 460 000... 

Canadian gov signs project streamlining agreement with Newfoundland and Labrador

An agreement signed between officials of Canada and province Newfoundland and Labrador will enable a "one project, one review" approach, providing a streamlined assessment process that minimises... 

Eldorado produces first gold, copper concentrate at Skouries in Greece

TSX- and NYSE-listed Eldorado Gold has produced first copper/gold concentrate from its Skouries project in Greece, marking a transition from construction and commissioning through to commercial... 

Canada's largest miner Agnico sells two Alaskan projects to Viszla Copper for 20% shareholding, royalties

TSX- and NYSE-listed Agnico Eagle Mines' US subsidiary has entered into a securities and asset purchase agreement with TSX-V-listed Vizsla Copper and its US acquisitions subsidiary to sell to... 

Advisory firms greenlight intended graphite-focused Lomiko, Global Battery Materials merger

TSX-listed graphite developer Lomiko Metals has advised that independent proxy advisory firms Institutional Shareholders Services (ISS) and Glass Lewis have both recommended that Lomiko... 

Liberty Gold confirms Idaho-based Black Pine gold project as technically straightforward with high return potential

TSX-listed Liberty Gold finds in a feasibility study published on the Black Pine oxide gold project, in Idaho, the viability for a large-scale, 16-year oxide gold development based on an open-pit,... 

Elemental secures antitrust approval to proceed with Vizsla Royalties acquisition

Nasdaq- and TSX-listed Elemental Royalty Corporation has garnered permission from Mexico's Antitrust agency, the Comisión Nacional Antimonopolio to acquire TSX-V-listed Vizsla Royalties Corporation... 

UK engineering firm Primetals confirms three viable pig iron production routes for US-based MagIron

UK-headquartered Primetals Technologies has completed a concept and economic study for US-based MagIron that evaluates the development of large-scale granulated pig iron production to be integrated... 

Aclara forms JV with Japan's JOGMEC to find new rare earth deposits in Brazil

TSX-listed rare earths developer Aclara Resources on September 8 announced a joint venture (JV) with the Japan Organization for Metals and Energy Security (Jogmec) to explore and advance new ionic... 

South African cherries gain Chinese market access, next blueberries

Agriculture Minister Willie Aucamp has signed a landmark protocol that grants South African cherry producers access to the Chinese market for the first time. China is the world's largest importer... 

Mining giants KGHM, BHP ink MoU to explore areas of mutual interest globally

The second-largest producer of silver globally and the EU's largest producer of mined copper KGHM Polska Miedź and global diversified miner BHP World Exploration have signed a memorandum of... 

Sunshine Metals refurbishing of Mt Moss on track for commissioning mid-2027

ASX-listed Sunshine Metals says refurbishing at the Mt Moss processing facility, in Queensland, is progressing to plan, with construction targeted to start in October or November, toward... 

Core Lithium restarts spodumene concentrate production at Finniss after two-year hiatus

ASX-listed Core Lithium has produced first spodumene concentrate from the recommissioned Finniss processing plant, marking a key milestone in the company's staged restart of the Northern... 

Tungsten developer Guardian Metal recognised in FTSE Aim 50 Index

NYSE- and Aim-listed Guardian Metal Resources has announced it will become a constituent of the Financial Times Stock Exchange (FTSE) Alternative Investment Market (Aim) 50 Index, effective... 

Canadian gold developer Discovery secures seasoned Downie, Shaver to board

TSX-listed gold and silver developer Discovery Mining has appointed William Shaver director and Ewan Downie adviser to the president, CEO and chairperson. The company also split the COO position... 

Rio Tinto signs new interim agreement with native group around West Angelas mine

Global diversified miner Rio Tinto has signed a new interim modernised agreement with the Ngarlawangga Aboriginal Corporation, which strengthens their partnership and delivers long-term benefits... 

Brazilian Rare Earths produces first rare earth concentrate from pilot plant, readies next stage

ASX-listed Brazilian Rare Earths has successfully commissioned its Stage 1 metallurgical pilot plant in Camaçari, Brazil, producing its first rare earth concentrate. The plant will be used for... 

Sigma confirms its Brazilian operation not suspended, no legal communication received

Nasdaq-, ASX- and TSX-V-listed Sigma Lithium says it has not received any legal communication regarding a preliminary judicial ruling issued without due process, which allegedly suspended its... 

BHP tasks Worley for study, EPCM work at copper projects in South Australia

Diversified miner BHP has tasked professional services and engineering company Worley to provide study, engineering, procurement and construction management (EPCM) services for expansion projects... 

Agriculture optimism on the rise despite input cost, weather fears

The Agricultural Business Chamber of South Africa's (Agbiz's) and Industrial Development Corporation's Agribusiness Confidence Index (ACI) has increased by eight points in the third quarter to a... 

FMD Response SA welcomes oversight to avoid FMD vaccine overpricing

FMD Response SA has welcomed the action taken by Agriculture Minister Willie Aucamp on allegations of misconduct relating to the pricing of Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) vaccines by local vaccine... 

Forrestania boasts groupwide two-million ounce resource portfolio

ASX-listed Forrestania Resources has a portfolio totaling two-million ounces following the acquisition of the Edna May gold project, in Perth. Of the two-million ounce mineral resource portfolio,... 

Bluebird, Raptor to acquire 100% of Santa Teresa gold project in Mexico

London-listed Bluebird Mining Ventures has entered into an agreement securing an exclusive option to acquire 100% of El Alamo Resources, which holds interests in the Santa Teresa gold project, in... 

Fulcrum announces early uranium discoveries made by option partner in Saskatchewan

Aim-listed cyanide-free mine waste uranium recovery company Fulcrum Metals has identified seven prominent uranium-related radiometric anomalies at the Charlot-Neely Lake project, in Saskatchewan,... 

ACG buys nearby gold prospect to feed Gediktepe plant in Türkiye

London-listed ACG Metals has entered into a binding agreement with Turkish nickel/cobalt processor Meta Nikel Kobalt Madencilik Sanayi ve Ticaret to acquire 100% ownership of mining licence 60926,... 

Graphene materials developer Adisyn announces executive changes

Australian advanced graphene materials developer Adisyn has announced a transition of its MD Arye Kohavi to a nonexecutive director role effective immediately, while his tenure as CEO of Adisyn's... 

Lithium Universe confirms positive economics for refinery even during price downturns

ASX-listed Lithium Universe confirms in a prefeasibility study (PFS) for the Brownsville Lithium Carbonate Refinery project, in Texas, strong viability for a lithium conversion project even within... 

Viridis places first major equipment purchase order for Colossus rare earths mine

ASX-listed rare earths miner Viridis Mining & Minerals has placed its first major equipment purchase order for the Colossus rare earth project, in Brazil, for a residue pressure filtration package... 

BMI lists screening of foreign investment, high labour costs, wildfires as Australian mining's main risks

Mining and metals research firm BMI find that Australia's industry risk profile is largely being shaped by climate exposure and labour scarcity, though these effects vary by sector. Climate-related... 

Aucamp confirms red meat market access successfully negotiated with Egypt

Agriculture Minister Willie Aucamp has announced a breakthrough in export negotiations with Egypt that is set to deliver a significant boost to South Africa's red meat industry. Speaking at the... 

Local entrepreneur positions new avocado oil processing plant in Limpopo for global competitiveness

South African agroprocessing company Ecovado has started operating a new avocado oil processing plant in Limpopo, together with technology partner Alfa Laval Middle East South and East Africa. The... 

Emerging lithium carbonate announces LibertyStream secures $95m funding commitment

A company aiming to be one of North America’s first commercial producers of lithium carbonate from oilfield brine, LibertyStream, has signed a non-binding term sheet with lending firm Endurance... 

Australian explorer Tartana launches widescale company review after failed exploration execution

ASX-listed Tartana Minerals has launched a wide-ranging corporate and strategic review covering operations, financial position, corporate governance and its tenement portfolio, following an... 

Visible Gold secures 51% ownership of Sakai property in Québec, balance to follow

TSX-V-listed Visible Gold Mines has entered into an amended agreement with fellow-listed Morocco Strategic Minerals Corporation to acquire the Sakai property in the James Bay Territory of Québec....