Strike halts mining at Guinea’s Simandou project
A PAY dispute has halted mining operations at the Baowu-led blocks of Guinea's giant Simandou iron ore project since last week, said Reuters on...
BHP attracts new investors on copper’s AI appeal
BHP is drawing a new and broader class of international investors attracted to the mining giant's copper exposure as artificial intelligence drives demand for...
Trump’s mineral stockpile blurs state and market roles
A US government plan to build one of the largest strategic mineral reserves in history risks distorting global commodity markets, said Bloomberg News in...
Kazzinc blast may complicate Glencore sale
AN EXPLOSION at Glencore's Kazzinc zinc smelter in Kazakhstan has killed two workers and injured five others, and has cast doubt over the Swiss...
DRDGold upbeat on dividend after third quarter cash boost
DRDGOLD increased cash nearly R600m in the third quarter, and remained debt free, while forging on with a major capital expansion programme – all...
Soaring metal prices give Sibanye-Stillwater stellar start to 2026
SOARING gold and platinum prices made all the difference to Sibanye-Stillwater in the March quarter boosting group adjusted earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and...
Omnia says it is built to absorb Hormuz shock
WHAT are the consequences of war in the Middle East for South Africa's primary industries? Two stand out: first, farmers will likely suffer the...
Exxaro Resources is breaking from its iron shackles
THERE has always been a tight correlation between the share prices of Exxaro and Kumba Iron Ore. That's because Exxaro's 20% stake in Kumba...
China’s KDG completes takeover of JSE’s MC Mining
THE Hong Kong listed Kinetic Development Group (KDG) has completed the takeover of ASX and JSE listed coal producer MC Mining in which it...
KoBold breaks ground on giant Zambia copper mine
KOBOLD Metals has broken ground on what will be Zambia's largest copper mine, a $2.3bn project that ranks among the biggest investment programmes in...