Gold miners face a harder hunt for new ounces
Major gold producers struggle to maintain output as rising M&A costs, long lead times, and fewer major discoveries restrict global mine supply.
West African Resources to clear debt as cash tops A$1bn
West African Resources aims to clear all debt within the next year after strong quarterly operations pushed its cash reserves beyond A$1bn.
Life after Anglo American: giving mining assets a second life
Major mining houses may be divesting, but focused operators like Thungela demonstrate how dedicated capital allocation and operational strategy can give viable South African…
West Wits doubles development as clock ticks on gold target
West Wits Mining ramped up underground development at its Qala Shallows gold mine during the September quarter, moving closer to primary commercial production.
Iron ore hits two-year low as demand weakens
Iron ore prices have tumbled to their lowest levels in over two years, driven down by weakening steel demand in China and expanding global supply.
Congo ousts artisanal mining regulator amid crackdown
The Democratic Republic of Congo has suspended SAEMAPE director general Jean-Paul Kapongo Kadiobo as authorities ramp up enforcement against illegal artisanal mining on copper…
SA's newest platinum projects turn to gold, chrome
Junior platinum developers in South Africa are pivoting to lucrative gold and chrome co-products, transforming project economics amid shifting commodity prices.
Rio Tinto commits $1.9bn to Queensland bauxite project
Rio Tinto is investing $1.9bn in Queensland's new Kangwinan bauxite project to replace depleting production and boost capacity at its Weipa hub.
Thungela takes gains to 98% as coal nears one-year high
Thermal coal prices near a one-year high as tight supplies and robust Asian demand drive up Richards Bay futures, boosting South African miners Thungela and Exxaro.
Kodal eyes wider West African lithium footprint
Kodal Minerals is set to broaden its West African lithium portfolio beyond Mali's Bougouni mine, securing an exploration deal in Ghana amid a rebound in critical mineral demand.
US-backed Orion nears Glencore Congo stake deal
A US government-backed consortium is nearing the completion of a deal to acquire stakes in Glencore’s copper-cobalt operations in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Valterra Platinum throttles back refined PGM output
Valterra cut its third-quarter refined PGM output by 41% amid maintenance rescheduling and safety stoppages, though full-year production guidance remains intact.
Ghana signals Tarkwa may stay in foreign hands
Ghana has indicated that major long-life gold mines are best managed by international operators, boosting Gold Fields' prospects of securing lease renewals at Tarkwa.
Springbok lithium project scores $60m funding bid
Lithium Africa has secured two non-binding funding offers, including a US$60m investment proposal, for its Springbok project in the Northern Cape as it aims for first production…
Afrimat bets on Doornfontein as iron ore profits collapse
Afrimat looks to lower-cost production from its new Doornfontein deposit to boost margins after weak iron ore prices, soft Chinese demand, and steep freight rates hit interim…
Teck faces strike at Canada’s biggest copper mine
Teck Resources faces a potential strike at Highland Valley Copper, Canada's biggest copper mine, adding to global supply risks as labour tensions mount across the industry.
Fortescue warns China iron ore standoff could hit profit
Fortescue warns that a protracted pricing standoff with China’s state-backed buyer CMRG could dent full-year profits if unresolved before year-end.
Gold goes digital in hunt for younger investors
A survey by the World Gold Council and Boston Consulting Group reveals how digital and tokenised gold are beginning to attract younger investors, potentially unlocking hundreds…
Chile copper slump spells volatile times for metal
Fatal accidents, severe weather, and declining ore grades are battering Chile's ageing copper operations, threatening global supply just as demand accelerates.
CME readies tungsten futures as prices soar
CME Group plans to launch cash-settled tungsten futures by early 2027 to help buyers manage volatile prices amid global rearmament and Chinese export controls.