Tungsten prices surge as Iran war drains stocks
TUNGSTEN prices have hit their highest level in at least 90 years as the US and Israel burn through munitions supplies in their air...
Minerals Council warns against Govt “sandbagging”
THE Minerals Council of South Africa has once again appealed to Government to assist rather than block the growth of the country’s mining industry.
Addressing...
Zijin unit eyes tungsten and uranium investments
ZIJIN Mining Group, China's biggest gold and copper producer, is looking to expand into tungsten and uranium as the global race to secure critical...
BHP’s Craig flags discipline over deals in new role
BRANDON Craig, appointed CEO-elect of BHP Group this week, has signalled that organic growth will take precedence over acquisitions as he prepares to take...
BHP names Brandon Craig as CEO from July
BHP Group has appointed Brandon Craig as its next CEO, succeeding Mike Henry, who has led the world's largest miner for more than six...
From millstone to option value: How SA has changed for Anglo
THE perceived regulatory and social risks of South Africa used to weigh heavily on Anglo American's investment rating.
Known as the 'South African discount', Anglo...
South32 too risky for predators, says outgoing CEO
AN estimated $34bn in deals has gripped the mining sector since 2024, according to Canadian law firm Dentons. Efforts to consolidate ownership and strip...
Glencore boss eyes fresh merger talks with Rio Tinto
GLENCORE CEO Gary Nagle is hoping a recent surge in coal prices will help bring Rio Tinto back to the table for another attempt...
Mali establishes judicial mining task force
MALI is creating a specialised task force with judicial powers to oversee gold mining and quarrying operations across the country, said Bloomberg News on...
Banks failing to screen for illegal mining risks
A LARGE proportion of banks and investors are not screening for illegal mining risks despite operating in sectors vulnerable to illicit extraction, according to...