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PTM closes private placing for $2.5m
19th September 2023 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

TSX- and NYSE-listed Platinum Group Metals (PTM) has reported the successful close of a nonbrokered private placement of common shares to raise $2.5-million. An aggregate 2.1-million common shares... 


Investors glimpse opportunity in Europe's unloved mining shares
Investors glimpse opportunity in Europe's unloved mining shares
18th September 2023 By: Reuters

Investors are finally seeing potential in European mining shares, as China's step-by-step economic stimulus is steadily laying the foundations for a recovery of the unloved sector. The STOXX... 


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Shareholder activity reflects strong confidence in Canadian North Resources
13th September 2023

Canadian mining exploration and development company Canadian North Resources (CNRI) (cnresources.com) chairperson Lee Shim has acquired an impressive 150 000 shares of the company's stock,... 


World Platinum Investment Council Director of Research Edward Sterck.
Record platinum deficit, above-ground platinum stocks decimation on way
6th September 2023 By: Martin Creamer

The biggest takeaway from the Platinum Quarterly report and updated full-year forecast of the World Platinum Investment Council (WPIC) is the predicted record platinum deficit of more than a... 


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Waterberg platinum group metals project, South Africa – update
1st September 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

Platinum Group Metals has reported that it is advancing discussions and related agreements concerning the possible offtake of mineral products from the Waterberg project. 


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Lithium drives IGO to record heights
31st August 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Critical minerals miner IGO has posted a record financial performance for the year ended June, driven by record earnings from its lithium joint venture (JV). IGO’s revenues in the full year... 


Offtake options advanced for Waterberg project
25th August 2023

While focusing on the development of its Waterberg project, located on the Northern Limb of the Bushveld Complex in South Africa, mining company Platinum Group Metals is advancing discussions and... 


Firering to acquire interest in Zambian limestone project
18th August 2023 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Aim-listed Firering Strategic Minerals has signed an option deed to acquire up to 28.33% of Limeco Resources, the owner of a limestone project located 22 km west of Lusaka, Zambia, for an aggregate... 


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Global giant acquires materials handling supplier
18th August 2023

Mining and construction equipment manufacturer Metso signed an agreement to acquire privately-owned Australian company Brouwer Engineering in July. Brouwer Engineering specialises in automation,... 


Ocean explorer TMC unveils $27m capital raise
15th August 2023 By: Mariaan Webb

The Metals Company (TMC), a battery metals explorer focusing on seafloor polymetallic nodules, has unveiled a $27-million capital raise with the potential to upsize to $38-million. The... 


Kore Potash has 97% ownership of the Kola and DX Potash Projects in the Sintoukola Basin, located in Congo-Brazzaville
Kore raises $1m, signs revised agreement with Sepco for Kola project
8th August 2023 By: Cameron Mackay

Potash development company Kore Potash has entered into a revised agreement with Chinese construction and engineering company Sepco Electric Power Construction Corporation for the provision of... 


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Concrete offers sustainability, resilience for road construction
4th August 2023

Sustainable and resilient concrete roads are critical in supporting sustainable infrastructure development. Building durable roads should be balanced with minimising the carbon emissions throughout... 


LithiumBank sells Saskatchewan projects
31st July 2023 By: Creamer Media Reporter

TSX-V-listed LithiumBank Resources on Monday announced a definitive agreement to sell its three lithium brine projects in Saskatchewan to Pristine Lithium for cash and shares. Pristine Lithium... 


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Marketing of nickel product from new mine starts
28th July 2023

An offtake marketing process has been initiated by modern metals mining company Lifezone Metals pertaining to the nickel, copper and cobalt from its Kabanga nickel project, in north-west Tanzania,... 


Core sets new production targets
24th July 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Lithium miner Core Lithium has set a spodumene production target of between 80 000 t and 90 000 t for the 2024 financial year, and a sales target of 90 000 t to 100 000 t. The company on Monday... 


NGEx doubles placement to C$85m on strong demand
24th July 2023 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Copper/gold exploration company NGEx Minerals has doubled the size of its previously announced private placement to raise up to C$85-million, owing to strong demand. The company, which forms part... 


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Incorporation, decriminalisation of ASM sought
14th July 2023 By: Sabrina Jardim

With about 20% of yearly global gold production being produced by artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) practices, an urgent need to revise existing ASM frameworks has arisen, alongside a need to... 


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Gilbarco Veeder-Root
14th July 2023

Gilbarco Veeder-Root provides integrated fuel and fleet management solutions for industrial and mining sites, with tailored automation solutions for multiple sites and fleets from one central... 


Rio Tinto takes option on more James Bay lithium properties
11th July 2023 By: Mariaan Webb

In a development that underscores the growing global demand for critical minerals, mining giant Rio Tinto has set its sights on Quebec’s Eeyou Istchee James Bay region. Through its subsidiary Rio... 


Pure-play nickel company makes NYSE debut
Pure-play nickel company makes NYSE debut
7th July 2023 By: Mariaan Webb

Nickel exploration, development and technology company Lifezone Metals marked its entry into the NYSE on Thursday, after successfully completing a business combination with special purpose... 


JUWI Renewables South Africa MD Richard Doyle
Opinion: Embracing renewable energy – a catalyst for sustainable mining
6th July 2023

In this article, JUWI Renewables South Africa MD Richard Doyle shares insights from a recent Africa Energy Forum panel discussion during which experts from the renewable energy and mining sectors... 


Kinross closes $500m offering to refinance notes due 2024
6th July 2023 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Canada-headquartered miner Kinross Gold has closed its previously announced offering of debt securities, consisting of $500-million aggregate principal amount of 6.250% senior notes due 2033. The... 


Kazera making strides at operational, corporate level
5th July 2023 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Aim-listed Kazera Global continues to make progress at both a corporate and operational level, and of particular importance is the increased cooperation and positive relationship between Kazera’s... 


Complaints against RBPlat resolved
3rd July 2023 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

JSE-listed Royal Bafokeng Platinum (RBPlat) says that, following engagements with the Takeover Regulation Panel (TRP), the “frustrating action complaints” against the company have been resolved to... 


Kinross announces $500m unsecured notes offering
27th June 2023 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Canada-based Kinross Gold has priced an offering of debt securities consisting of $500-million aggregate principal amount of 6.250% senior notes due 2033. The notes will be senior unsecured... 


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Afrimat diversifies further with Lafarge South Africa acquisition
20th June 2023 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The share price of mining and materials company Afrimat rose by more than 12% on June 20 after it announced the planned acquisition of Lafarge South Africa (LSA), including all its subsidiaries,... 


Kefi’s Ethiopian project ready for final finance package
19th June 2023 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Aim-listed Kefi Gold and Copper reports that all outstanding major financing conditions precedent requiring Ethiopian government input in relation to the company’s Tulu Kapi gold project have been... 


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High efficiency mobile trommels available locally
16th June 2023

Crushing and screening solutions provider ELB Equipment has added a complete range of high efficiency trommels that are “set to change the way screening is done in South Africa”. Its Powerscreen... 


Aerial view of the Valentine gold project
Valentine gold project, Canada – update
16th June 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

Franco-Nevada now holds an aggregate 3% net smelter return on the project. 


Franco-Nevada ups NSR on Marathon’s Valentine project
9th June 2023 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Precious metals streaming firm Franco-Nevada has acquired an additional 1.5% net smelter return (NSR) royalty on the Valentine gold project for $45-million, TSX-listed Marathon Gold reported on... 


Minerals Council South Africa’s Junior and Emerging Miners Desk head Grant Mitchell.
Fruitful discussion under way on exploration incentivisation – Minerals Council
1st June 2023 By: Martin Creamer

Fruitful discussions are taking place on flow-through shares to incentivise junior mining and exploration, Minerals Council South Africa’s Junior and Emerging Miners Desk head Grant Mitchell said... 


RBPlat's Styldrift operation
Implats secures controlling stake in RBPlat, intensifies empowerment drive
31st May 2023 By: Darren Parker

Following the conclusion of its latest round of share acquisitions, platinum group metals (PGM) producer Impala Platinum (Implats) will finally be a majority shareholder of Royal Bafokeng Platinum... 


Eldorado secures C$81.5m EBRD investment, unveils C$135m bought-deal financing
Eldorado secures C$81.5m EBRD investment, unveils C$135m bought-deal financing
31st May 2023 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has agreed to a C$81.5-million strategic investment in Canada-headquartered Eldorado Gold to continue work on its Skouries project, in... 


Tecpetrol says Alpha Lithium snubbed C$241m all-cash proposal
Tecpetrol says Alpha Lithium snubbed C$241m all-cash proposal
23rd May 2023 By: Mariaan Webb

Tecpetrol Investments, a member of the Techint Group, on Monday went public with news that it had approached Alpha Lithium with an all-cash offer, which the Canada-headquartered firm reportedly... 


World Platinum Investment Council Research Director Edward Sterck.
Huge projected platinum deficit points to supply need beyond mining and recycling
15th May 2023 By: Martin Creamer

The platinum deficit prediction for this year is up 77% to close to a million ounces. This year’s platinum deficit is projected to be a record 983 000 oz amid consistently growing industrial demand... 


Presidency project management office head Rudi Dicks
Urgent skills development roadmap required for a just energy transition
11th May 2023 By: Darren Parker

To successfully effect a just energy transition (JET), South Africa needs to urgently identify the skills required and create a skills development roadmap, as it could take between five and ten... 


The Pumpkin Hollow operation in Nevada
Nevada Copper unveils $115m package to ramp up Pumpkin Hollow
10th May 2023 By: Mariaan Webb

Base metals developer Nevada Copper has announced a significant financing package to ramp up its Pumpkin Hollow underground mine, where mining activities were suspended last year owing to liquidity... 


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Besra solidifies $300m funding deal, hunts for new CEO
9th May 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Gold developer Besra Gold is on the hunt for a new CEO, with the company also giving power to a $300-million gold pre-purchase and offtake funding deal struck with shareholder Quantum Metal... 


SADPO vice chairperson Lyndon de Meillon
Lack of energy, logistics challenges eroding emerging miners' profitability, viability
5th May 2023 By: Schalk Burger

The significant electricity shortages in South Africa and the significant logistics constraints, especially for bulk commodities, are eroding junior and emerging miners' profitability, with some... 


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Huawei forecasts $3.4bn spend on digital transformation
5th May 2023 By: Zandile Mavuso

Chinese multinational technology corporation Huawei expects that spending on global digital transformation will reach $3.4-trillion by 2026, as more than 170 countries and regions are developing... 


MTN still South Africa’s most valuable brand
5th May 2023 By: Natasha Odendaal

Telecommunications giant MTN has been named South Africa’s most valuable brand for the twelfth time in the past thirteen years, according to brand valuation consultancy Brand Finance’s latest... 


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Kabanga nickel project, Tanzania – update
28th April 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

Lifezone Metals has started an offtake marketing process with regard to its nickel, copper and cobalt from the Kabanga nickel project. 


GoviEx to raise funds in private placement
21st April 2023 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Mineral resource company GoviEx Uranium has entered into an agreement with Eight Capital and Sprott Capital Partners, as lead underwriters and joint bookrunners, in connection with a bought deal... 


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