Rise in coal shipments may signal market shift
GLOBAL thermal coal shipments reached their highest levels since late 2024 during August, driven by robust import demand from China, Japan and South Korea,...
Tshisekedi says Congo will not auction minerals
THE Democratic Republic of Congo President Felix Tshisekedi has insisted his country will not "auction" its vast mineral wealth to the US, despite ongoing...
Barrick surges on game-changer gold discovery
BARRICK Mining Corporation has witnessed its most dramatic share price surge in five years following revelations about a potentially transformative gold discovery in Nevada.
The...
Gold Fields hits new high as Gruyere takeover approved
GOLD Fields has secured complete ownership of the Gruyere gold operation after Gold Road Resources shareholders overwhelmingly endorsed the South African company's $3.8bn acquisition...
Mali secures mining deals with gold producers
MALI'S government has finalised seven mining agreements that will boost state revenues from the gold sector, marking another step in the military leadership's drive...
High Seas treaty will deal blow to deep sea mining
A NEWLY ratified treaty protecting marine life is expected to strengthen opposition to deep-sea mining ahead of this week's UN climate summit in New...
Lobito Corridor is huge step thanks to US, China
OUTSIDE South Africa, billions of dollars are being invested in upgrading and expanding rail networks to facilitate transport of minerals such as copper, cobalt,...
BHP said to be closing in on first female CEO
GERALDINE Slattery is in line to become the first female CEO in BHP's 140-year history after emerging as the leading candidate to succeed Mike...
Congo lifts cobalt ban, plans quotas from Oct
THE Democratic Republic of Congo will lift its cobalt export ban from October 16 and impose annual quotas to manage global supply of the...
Orion Minerals says copper project will not fail
AFTER the best part of a decade of planning, Orion Minerals is determined to make a success of its Prieska Copper Zinc Mine with...