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EU eyes COP31 climate deal to accelerate emissions cuts, document shows
12th October 2026 By: Reuters

The European Union (EU) will use next month's COP31 climate summit to push for agreement on a "package" of efforts to reduce the greenhouse gas emissions heating the planet, an internal EU document seen by Reuters showed. Even as the world... 


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VHM commits half of incoming heavy mineral concentrate to Mitsui
12th October 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Australian rare earths and mineral sands developer VHM has signed a non-binding term sheet with Japanese trading and investment company Mitsui for the purchase of up to 65 000 t/y of heavy mineral... 


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Chile's El Teniente mine partially suspends operations after fatal landslide
12th October 2026 By: Reuters

Chilean State miner Codelco partially suspended operations at its El Teniente mine on Sunday after a landslide left two workers dead while one survived, according to SERNAGEOMIN, the South American... 


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Panther Metals' Ontario-based metals portfolio affords it access to US DIBC
12th October 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

London-listed Panther Metals has been accepted as a member of the United States Defence Industrial Base Consortium (DIBC), which provides the company with access to US government defence... 


Iron-ore in wagons
Iron-ore prices seesaw as restocking hopes counter rising supply
12th October 2026 By: Reuters

Iron-ore prices rose on Monday, supported by expectations of restocking by Chinese steelmakers following a week-long holiday, although prospects of increased supply capped gains. The most-traded... 


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Australian rare earths explorer Critica delineates first indicated resource at Jupiter
12th October 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

ASX-listed Critica has released an updated mineral resource estimate (MRE) for the Jupiter rare earths project in Western Australia, which delivers its first indicated category of resources. The... 


Zoomlion mine machinery
Chinese mine equipment maker Zoomlion reports meaningful international growth
12th October 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Chinese heavy equipment manufacturer Zoomlion has expanded its mining machinery business and strengthened international operations, having recorded a growth rate of 57% year-on-year in its mining... 


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First Au acquires TechGen's Ida Valley exploration licences in Western Australia
12th October 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

ASX-listed First Au has entered into a binding agreement with fellow-listed TechGen Metals to acquire its Ida Valley project. The acquisition comprises two tenements, both exploration licences,... 


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Kefi restarts Ethiopia project following Sept safety incident
12th October 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Aim-listed Kefi Gold and Copper is restarting development at its Tulu Kapi gold project, in Ethiopia, after suspending work on September 7 following a serious safety incident on September 4. The... 


Ampasindava rare earths project area
Madagascar formalises Harena’s Ampasindava exploitation permit
12th October 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

LSE-listed Harena Rare Earths is focusing its efforts on obtaining an environmental permit and the approval of its environmental and social plans to enable it to start construction on its... 


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Industrial metals post mixed third-quarter performance, downside risks persist
9th October 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Industrial metals have come under broad pressure in recent weeks, falling 3.3% month-on-month as of October 7, as expectations of a more hawkish US Federal Reserve weighed on sentiment across the... 


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EU grants strategic status to $2.4bn KGHM copper projects
9th October 2026 By: Reuters

The European Commission has designated two major investments by Polish copper producer KGHM Polska Miedz as strategic projects under the EU's Critical Raw Materials Act (CRMA), the company said on... 


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Magna Mining approves restart of Levack copper mine
9th October 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Canadian base metals miner Magna Mining has formally approved the plan to restart its fully-permitted Levack copper mine, in the Sudbury Basin, in northeastern Ontario, following the positive... 


Caledonia Mining CEO Mark Learmonth
Caledonia Mining cuts 2026 gold production guidance, raises cost outlook
9th October 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Gold miner Caledonia Mining Corporation has lowered its gold production guidance for the Blanket mine, in Zimbabwe, to between 69 000 oz and 72 500 oz for the year to December 31, from its previous... 


World Gold Council launches Gold Dealer Assurance Standard
19th August 2026 By: Schalk Burger

Global organisation the World Gold Council has launched the Gold Dealer Assurance Standard (GDAS) – a global framework designed to strengthen trust and transparency in the retail gold market. The... 


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Galiano secures Ghanaian mining licence extensions
9th October 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Gold producer Galiano Gold has secured the extension of the Abirem and Miradani mining leases at its Asanko gold mine (AGM), in Ghana. The Abirem mining lease has been extended for 15 years through... 


Caledonia Mining CEO Mark Learmonth
Caledonia Mining cuts 2026 gold production guidance, raises cost outlook
9th October 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Gold miner Caledonia Mining Corporation has lowered its gold production guidance for the Blanket mine, in Zimbabwe, to between 69 000 oz and 72 500 oz for the year to December 31, from its previous... 


An image of tin ore
Industrial metals post mixed third-quarter performance, downside risks persist
9th October 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Industrial metals have come under broad pressure in recent weeks, falling 3.3% month-on-month as of October 7, as expectations of a more hawkish US Federal Reserve weighed on sentiment across the... 


Mineral Resources and Petroleum Minister Gwede Mantashe.
Minister urges South Africans to work together in confronting high fuel price
9th October 2026 By: Martin Creamer

It must be appreciated that the current high price of fuel is a function of the war in the Middle East and South Africans must work together in confronting it, Mineral Resources and Petroleum... 


A map showing the location of the Levack mine
Magna Mining approves restart of Levack copper mine
9th October 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Canadian base metals miner Magna Mining has formally approved the plan to restart its fully-permitted Levack copper mine, in the Sudbury Basin, in northeastern Ontario, following the positive... 


A gold mine in Ghana
Ghana to replace draft mining bill with revised version, sources say
9th October 2026 By: Reuters

Ghana is expected to replace a draft mining bill before Parliament with a revised version that restores a maximum 20-year mining lease term and clarifies provisions that have raised concerns among... 


A KGHM copper smelter
EU grants strategic status to $2.4bn KGHM copper projects
9th October 2026 By: Reuters

The European Commission has designated two major investments by Polish copper producer KGHM Polska Miedz as strategic projects under the EU's Critical Raw Materials Act (CRMA), the company said on... 


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Magazine round up | 09 October 2026
Magazine round up | 09 October 2026

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

STANDALONE: The much-delayed separation of Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) from the Transnet Group seems to be moving ahead, with Cabinet having endorsed the plan for TNPA to operate as a standalone company owned directly by the State. It has also set principles for the separation and corporatisation of the entity, and has mandated TNPA to investigate the feasibility of one of the country’s development finance institutions becoming a minority equity partner.
STAND-ALONE

The much-delayed separation of the Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) from the Transnet Group seems to be moving ahead, with Cabinet having endorsed the plan for TNPA to operate as a... 

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South Africans need to be laser focused on fixing what needs to be fixed

South Africans, at both public-sector and private-sector levels, need to be laser focused fixing what needs to be fixed on all fronts. We need to set out to turn to positive account every... 

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Clearing the air

Eskom’s newly reappointed chairperson Dr Mteto Nyati is correct in having identified electricity affordability as a key priority for the Eskom board he will continue to lead for another three... 

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Magali Pailhe, MD of TotalEnergies Exploration & Production and Renewables South Africa
Magali Pailhé

This week we profile Magali Pailhe, MD of TotalEnergies Exploration & Production and Renewables South Africa 

NEW ROGUES: Is the stereotypical young hacker in a black hoodie, shades and baseball cap being replaced by AI Agents? To date, OpenAI, Anthropic and Google have all acknowledged incidents in which their models gained unauthorised access to real-world computer systems during cybersecurity testing. These rogue hacks are deeply disturbing, particularly given the absence of any clear guardrails beyond self-reporting.
NEW ROGUES

Is the stereotypical young hacker in a black hoodie, shades and baseball cap being replaced by AI Agents? To date, OpenAI, Anthropic and Google have all acknowledged incidents in which their models... 

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