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US aims to issue deep-sea mining permits within months, Interior Secretary Burgum says
Updated 1 hour 17 minutes ago By: Reuters

The Trump administration on Monday signaled it is nearing approval for permits to mine the deep sea, part of a broader push to boost US access to the critical minerals used across much of the country's economy. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum said... 


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Australia's Latrobe Magnesium surges after outlining US plant plans
Updated 1 hour 33 minutes ago By: Reuters

Australia's Latrobe Magnesium unveiled plans on Tuesday to build a magnesium plant in the US with an estimated capital cost of $1.1-billion to $1.5-billion to tap into the North American market,... 


E3's Clearwater field pilot plant
E3 Lithium signs MoU to supply lithium carbonate to India's Epsilon CAM
Updated 1 hour 13 minutes ago By: Reuters

Canada-based E3 Lithium said on Monday it signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding (MoU) with battery materials maker Epsilon for the potential supply of battery-grade lithium carbonate... 


Santos MD and CEO Kevin Gallagher
Australia's Santos signs two separate LNG agreements with POSCO Steel and Western LNG
Updated 1 hour 21 minutes ago By: Reuters

Australia's Santos said on Tuesday it signed a liquefied natural gas (LNG) supply agreement with POSCO Steel and a purchase agreement with Western LNG. Santos will supply LNG to POSCO Steel on a... 


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Indonesia launches anti-dumping investigation into steel products from China, ministry says
Updated 1 hour 37 minutes ago By: Reuters

Indonesia has launched an anti-dumping investigation into imports of galvanised steel products from China, the Trade Ministry said in a statement on Tuesday. The investigation will involve... 


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LNG demand in China and India expected to recover when Mideast war ends
Updated 1 hour 42 minutes ago By: Reuters

China and India's LNG imports are likely to rebound from multi-year lows once the Middle East supply crunch ends and prices ease, industry executives expect, reversing a pick-up in coal and oil use... 


Metallurgical coal pile
India's met coke imports set for record despite anti-dumping levy
Updated 1 hour 9 minutes ago By: Reuters

India's met coke imports are set to reach a record high this year despite an anti-dumping levy imposed in July, as domestic shortages and strong demand from pig iron producers fuel higher overseas... 


Truck on coal heap
China's August coal output falls 7.7% amid safety focus after accidents
Updated 1 hour 24 minutes ago By: Reuters

China's coal production fell 7.7% from a year earlier in August, the National Bureau of Statistics said on Tuesday, extending a decline that has followed heightened safety scrutiny after two deadly... 


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China's fossil-fuelled power output falls 4.3% in August as clean energy gains
Updated 1 hour 29 minutes ago By: Reuters

China's fossil-fuelled power generation fell 4.3% in August from a year earlier, figures from the National Bureau of Statistics showed on Tuesday, as rising hydropower, nuclear and renewable output... 


The Nyakabingo mine in Rwanda
US miner signs Rwanda tungsten deal to grow western supply
14th September 2026 By: Bloomberg

An American miner is partnering with Rwanda’s government to source and process tungsten from the African nation, extending a push to build a Western-aligned supply chain for the strategic metal... 


Tungsten
Japan's Mitsubishi Materials to expand tungsten recycling capacity at Akita
9th September 2026 By: Reuters

Mitsubishi Materials said on Wednesday it would invest about 8-billion yen ($52-million) to expand tungsten recycling capacity at its subsidiary Japan New Metals, as Japan seeks supplies of the... 


Incoming Northern Star independent nonexecutive director Mark Cutifani
Northern Star appoints mining heavyweights Cutifani, Rozenauers to board
14th September 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Leading Australian gold producer Northern Star has appointed mining veteran Mark Cutifani to its board following pressure from major shareholder Elliott Investment Management to make strategic... 


Whyalla Steelworks
Australia's Whyalla Steelworks to cut hundreds of jobs ahead of sale
14th September 2026 By: Reuters

Around 500 workers will be made redundant at Australia's second-largest steel mill, administrators and lawmakers said on Monday. Whyalla Steelworks in South Australia is currently searching for a... 


Pioneer project tungsten mineralisation
Red Mountain confirms decent grades of copper, gold, alongside consistent tungsten at Pioneer
14th September 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

ASX-listed Red Mountain Mining has reported consistent tungsten mineralisation coupled with strong copper, silver and gold values returned from assay results on its wholly-owned Pioneer tungsten... 


Yttrium chemical symbol
How obscure yttrium became a global flashpoint
14th September 2026 By: Reuters

If you want an insight into the state of the world right now, it's worth taking a look at yttrium. This obscure member of the rare earths family is going to be high on the agenda when China's... 


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Coal heap in Indonesia
Indonesian coal miner Bayan Resources declares force majeure on coal supply
14th September 2026 By: Reuters

Indonesian coal miner Bayan Resources and three subsidiaries have declared force majeure on their coal supply obligations as proposed revisions to their mining quotas have not been issued, the... 


Manganese terminal at Gqeberha.
Phase 3 is test rail reform, cannot afford to fail, says Manganese Producers Consortium
14th September 2026 By: Martin Creamer

The third phase of the August 20-launched Government-Business Partnership for Growth and Jobs names freight logistics as a foundational enabler of growing the economy by 3%-plus and generating a... 


Premier, Canmax extend long stop date of offtake, prepayment agreement
14th September 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

London-listed Premier African Minerals has reached agreement with Canmax Technologies to further extend the long stop date under the restated offtake and prepayment agreement originally entered... 


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Jubilee looks to further production growth after higher 2026 output achieved
14th September 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Integrated copper producer and resource developer Jubilee Metals’ combined production prior to refining from the Roan operations and Molefe mine totalled 3 739 t of copper for the financial year... 


An image of graphite from Blencowe
Mike Ralston resigns as Blencowe CEO
14th September 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Mike Ralston has resigned as CEO of London-listed Blencowe Resources with immediate effect. He will, however, continue to support the company on a full-time consultancy basis until his planned... 


Bauxite being loaded onto a ship in Guinea
Guinea discussing alumina, energy investments with Glencore after bauxite deal, minister says
14th September 2026 By: Reuters

Guinea is discussing investment opportunities with Glencore in alumina refining and energy projects beyond last week's bauxite marketing deal, its mines minister said, as it seeks to diversify its... 


Uranium mineralisation
Atomic Eagle shareholder provides funding commitment through early option exercise
14th September 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

ASX-listed uranium development company Atomic Eagle has reported that its largest shareholder Menel Energy and Resources has signed a binding commitment to exercise an aggregate of about 35-million... 


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Magazine round up | 04 September 2026
Magazine round up | 04 September 2026

A video round up of this week’s magazine, highlighting our cover story, features and Business Leader.  

DOMESTIC DEFENCE: Paramount Group chairperson Mathews Phosa believes South Africa’s defence industry is poised to benefit from the pressing need to modernise the country’s military equipment. However, he says this benefit will flow only if orders are placed with local companies. Phosa was speaking during a showcase of the company’s portfolio at the Gerotek Test Facility, in Gauteng. Including the Paramount Mbombe 6, seen here embarking on a 31osteep descent to showcase its rough-terrain capabilities. Photograph:Creamer Media Chief Photographer Donna Slater
DOMESTIC DEFENCE

DOMESTIC DEFENCE: Paramount Group chairperson Mathews Phosa believes South Africa’s defence industry is poised to benefit from the pressing need to modernise the country’s military equipment.... 

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Mastering energy can help South Africa to master economic destiny

The Canadian Prime Minister is right about electricity being one of the biggest opportunities of our generation. South Africa must build on its distinctive natural energy strengths while seizing... 

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Hands on

Admissions by Bill Gates about various personal indiscretions – notably his association with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein – have raised questions about his personal judgement and continue... 

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Sean Wegerhoff, head of Diversified Industries Client Coverage: South Africa at Standard Bank CIB
Sean Wegerhoff

This week we profile Sean Wegerhoff, head of Diversified Industries Client Coverage: South Africa at Standard Bank CIB  

CHANGE COURSE: Rapid advances in AI and robotics are at once impressive and disturbing. The potential for productivity gains means that no business will be able to ignore these solutions. The full implications of that on jobs is not immediately known. At the very least, some serious turbulence is expected, but there are also warnings of a potential catastrophe. The outcome cannot be left to chance alone, and governments need to begin taking hold of the AI-regulation wheel.
CHANGE COURSE

Rapid advances in AI and robotics are at once impressive and disturbing. The potential for productivity gains means that no business will be able to ignore these solutions. The full implications of... 

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