Robust economics for Donald REE project

Critical minerals company Astron has delivered a bankable feasibility study (BFS) for Phase 1 of its Donald rare earth and mineral sands project, confirming strong project economics as it advances... 

Organisations welcome fuel price relief but call for further measures

Agriculture representative bodies AgriSA and Agbiz have welcomed the announcement by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana and Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe of a R3-a-litre... 

Coosa graphite project moves into the FAST-41 lane

Critical minerals company Westwater Resources on Tuesday announced that its Coosa graphite deposit had been designated a “covered project” under the US federal FAST-41 framework. The designation... 

Jillian Wolk appointed CEO-designate of De Beers' Tracr

Jillian Wolk has been appointed CEO of diamond miner De Beers' diamond traceability subsidiary Tracr, with effect from May 1. She succeeds Wesley Tucker, who stepped down at the end of February... 

Reward expands Mountain Pond footprint to unlock high-grade Jackpot extensions

Australia-headquartered Reward Minerals has moved to consolidate highly prospective ground at its Mountain Pond gold project in Newfoundland, Canada, securing a key tenement that could extend known... 

Santana mobilises fleet for Bendigo-Ophir project

New Zealand-focused Santana has secured building slots with heavy equipment supplier Komatsu New Zealand for a full mining fleet at the Bendigo-Ophir gold project. The fleet agreement, valued at... 

Centerra COO Hendriks to depart as Sylvestre steps in on interim basis

Precious metals miner Centerra Gold on Monday announced the departure of executive vice-president and COO David Hendriks, as the company initiates a search for a permanent replacement. Hendriks... 

Sierra Nevada Gold forms Saudi subsidiary to fast-track copper/gold project

ASX-listed Sierra Nevada Gold has established a wholly owned Saudi Arabian subsidiary, Arabian American Minerals (AAM), providing a dedicated in-country platform to advance its copper/gold... 

Mastermyne found guilty of industrial manslaughter over 2021 fatality

Australian contractor Mastermyne Group has been found guilty of industrial manslaughter following a fatal incident at the Crinum Operations mine in September 2021 that claimed the life of worker... 

Botswana Minerals starts work on copper licences

London- and Botswana-listed Botswana Minerals has started the Phase 1 work programme at its highly prospective copper licences in Ngamiland, north-west Botswana, where the company holds significant... 

Wesizwe to pursue single-stage ramp-up to 3.5Mt/y at Bakubung

Platinum group metals (PGM) company Wesizwe has decided to adopt a new production strategy for its Bakubung mine, in the North West, as a means to enhance long-term value. The company has decided... 

Felix secures full ownership of Treasure Creek antimony project

ASX-listed Felix Gold has exercised its option to acquire 100% ownership of mining leases and claims at its Treasure Creek project in Alaska. The company has secured full ownership of two upland... 

Coronado appoints interim CEO following Thompson resignation

ASX-listed Coronado Global Resources on Friday announced that CEO and MD Douglas Thompson will step down from his role, effective March 31. The US-focused coal company said Gerry Spindler,... 

Wesizwe Platinum expects interim earnings growth

JSE-listed Wesizwe Platinum Limited has advised shareholders that it expects significant growth in its interim results for the six months ended June 30, 2025. The company expects earnings per share... 

Forrestania advances Lake Johnston with CIL plant agreement

ASX-listed Forrestania Resources has taken the next step in developing its Lake Johnston processing facility in Western Australia, entering a heads of agreement with Polaris Engineering Services to... 

Maxus earns full ownership of Alturas antimony project in BC

Critical minerals explorer Maxus Mining has earned a 100% interest in the Alturas West property, consolidating full ownership of its flagship Alturas antimony project in British Columbia. The... 

Lotus says well covered on diesel and reagents as production ramps up

Uranium developer Lotus Resources says it remains on track to achieve nameplate production at its Kayelekera uranium mine during the second quarter, despite emerging supply pressures across global... 

World Bank flags rising commodity prices, logistics strain amid Middle East conflict

The World Bank Group has warned that the ongoing conflict in the Middle East is placing increasing pressure on global commodity markets and supply chains, with emerging market economies already... 

GR Silver Mining CEO Márcio Fonseca passes away

Canadian explorer GR Silver Mining has announced the sudden passing of its president, CEO and director, Márcio Fonseca. Fonseca was a founder of the company and played an important role in shaping... 

NMG execute updated offtake framework for Matawinie

Battery materials developer Nouveau Monde Graphite (NMG) has executed an updated binding offtake and marketing framework with the government of Canada for the Phase-2 Matawinie graphite project in... 

Rio Tinto boosts 2025 Australian supplier spend to record A$19.7bn

Rio Tinto spent a record A$19.7-billion with more than 6 000 Australian suppliers in 2025. This represents a A$2-billion increase on the previous year, supporting jobs and businesses across... 

Duane Roothman

This week we profile Duane Roothman, VP of the Forestry division at Sappi Southern Africa, a manufacturer of wood-fibre-based renewable materials such as pulp, paper, packaging and biomaterials... 

Harmony reports a fatality at its Target 1 mine

An underground incident involving rock breaking equipment at Harmony Gold Mining Company's Target 1 mine, in the Free State, has resulted in the death of one person. An investigation into the... 

Premier raises £750 000 for operational activities, flotation plant

London-listed Premier African Minerals has raised about £750 000 before expenses through the issue of new ordinary shares to support ongoing operational activities and the continued installation... 

SAGA acquires Rio Tinto titanium project in Quebec

Explorer SAGA Metals has acquired a 100% interest in the Garneau titanium project in Quebec from diversified major Rio Tinto, securing a prospective asset in one of the world’s premier ilmenite... 

Andrada upbeat on continued growth following 'transformational' financial year

Tin producer Andrada Mining achieved a record operational performance and positive free cash flows at its Uis mine, in Namibia, for the quarter ended February 28, providing a solid foundation for... 

Hecla closes Casa Berardi sale

US-based precious metals miner Hecla Mining has completed the sale of its Casa Berardi gold mine in Quebec as it strengthens its focus on silver. The company announced that it had finalised the... 

Treasure Creek antimony DSO meets military specs, reports Felix

ASX-listed Felix Gold has reported strong metallurgical results from its Treasure Creek antimony project, in the US, highlighting the potential for simplified ore-to-metal processing routes and... 

NMR pours 560 oz doré at Blackjack

Gold developer Native Mineral Resources (NMR) has reported continued operational momentum at its Queensland assets, pouring 560 oz of doré at its Blackjack processing plant while advancing toward... 

Phase 1 drilling at Zambia mine confirms continuity of copper mineralisation – Jubilee

Zambia-focused copper producer Jubilee Metals Group says the Phase 1 infill drilling programme at the Molefe mine, which is within trucking distance of the company's Sable refinery, has confirmed... 

Pacific Lime weighs strategic options for Star Mountains project in PNG

Australia-listed Pacific Lime and Cement Limited (PLC) has launched a strategic review of its Star Mountains copper/gold project in Papua New Guinea, as the company looks to unlock value from... 

Kenmare confident of meeting 2026 guidance, despite global uncertainty

Titanium minerals and zircon producer Kenmare Resources, which owns and operates the Moma mine, in Mozambique, says it is confident of meeting guidance on all metrics for this financial year,... 

American Rare Earths appoints former Newmont executive to drive strategy

Critical minerals company American Rare Earths has appointed former Newmont executive Nick Lissolo as VP of corporate development and strategy, as the company advances its flagship Halleck Creek... 

Gold Fields reaffirms commitment to Ghana as Damang ownership transfer nears

Preparations for the transfer of ownership of the Damang mine from Gold Fields to the government of Ghana are progressing well, with the transfer set to occur on April 18. The Ghanaian government... 

Brazilian Rare Earths awarded trial mining licence for Monte Alto

ASX-listed Brazilian Rare Earths has been awarded a trial mining licence for its Monte Alto rare earths and critical minerals project in Bahia. The licence, granted by Brazil’s National Mining... 

Eldorado makes leadership changes

Canadian gold miner Eldorado has announced a series of leadership changes aimed at strengthening operational execution and advancing project development across its global portfolio. The company... 

Mining investment key to shielding Australia from global shocks – MCA

Australia’s mining sector can play an important role in strengthening the country’s economic resilience amid rising global volatility, but only if policy settings support increased investment, the... 

McEwen publishes maiden gold resource at Tartan

Gold producer McEwen has reported a maiden mineral resource estimate (MRE) for its Tartan mine project, in Manitoba, outlining a combined 611 600 oz of gold and highlighting potential for further... 

Two contenders emerge for DA leader ahead of elective congress

Elections for the Democratic Alliance’s key leadership roles is set for April 11 and 12, and following nominations, Sibusiso Dyonase has challenged Geordin Hill-Lewis for the top spot as DA leader.... 

Rio Tinto to earn up to 80% in PNG copper/gold targets

ASX-listed junior LCL Resources has agreed a farm-in and joint venture agreement with Rio Tinto over its Ono project in Papua New Guinea (PNG), unlocking up to A$48-million in exploration funding...