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BHP's Carrapateena copper mine
BHP's Carrapateena copper mine
BHP misses quarterly copper output estimates on Chile mine disruptions
20th October 2026 By: Reuters

BHP Group on Tuesday reported a steep fall in copper production in the first quarter as bad weather and a fatal accident forced temporary halts at its flagship Escondida mine in Chile. Operations there were suspended in late September after a... 


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Hindustan Zinc's Debari smelter
India's Hindustan Zinc records two-fold profit jump, cuts annual production cost forecast
20th October 2026 By: Reuters

The world's largest integrated zinc producer Hindustan Zinc posted a more than two-fold jump in quarterly profit on Monday, helped by higher metal prices, while cutting its annual zinc production... 


Chilean copper mine
China resumes sulphuric acid exports to copper king Chile after three-month halt
20th October 2026 By: Reuters

China resumed sulphuric acid exports to Chile in September after a three-month halt, with shipments to the world's largest copper producer accounting for nearly all of the month's exports, customs... 


De Beers reports lower Q3 output; raises full-year guidance on increased Gahcho Kué stake
De Beers reports lower Q3 output; raises full-year guidance on increased Gahcho Kué stake
20th October 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

Diamond miner De Beers has reported an 11% year-on-year decrease in rough diamond production to 6.8-million carats for the quarter ended September 30, primarily driven by planned plant maintenance... 


Boats and ships near the Strait of Hormuz
Hormuz could be 'redundant' in five years, replaced by new routes, HSBC CEO says
20th October 2026 By: Reuters

Investment in alternative logistics routes in the Gulf to mitigate the impact of the Iran war could make the Strait of Hormuz "redundant" in the next five years, HSBC Group CE Georges Elhedery said... 


Osisko Metals' Gaspé copper project
Evolve increases exposure to copper through seven new royalty assets in Canada
20th October 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Vancouver-based Evolve Royalties has entered into binding agreements with certain private royalty holders pursuant to which Evolve will acquire a portfolio of five royalties and two rights to be... 


ExxonMobil oil and gas infrastructure
Upstream energy investor EnCap secures $3.5bn commitments for EnCap Minerals continuation vehicle
20th October 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Houston-based private equity firm EnCap Investments has successfully closed a continuation vehicle for EnCap Minerals and Rock River Minerals - together EnCap Minerals - with aggregate capital... 


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Australia's Lithium Plus outlines simple, quick returns lithium operation for Bynoe
20th October 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

ASX-listed Lithium Plus Minerals has outlined a rapid development pathway and high returns for the Bynoe lithium project, in Australia's Northern Territory. The company finds in a scoping study... 


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EU still committed to keeping oil, coal and gas in ground in Arctic, new strategy says
20th October 2026 By: Reuters

The European Union remains committed to "ensuring that oil, coal and gas stay in the ground, including in Arctic regions," according to a new Arctic strategy presented by the European Commission... 


Cleveland-Cliffs operation
Cleveland-Cliffs shares jump on raising 2027 outlook, first quarterly profit in 2 years
20th October 2026 By: Reuters

US steelmaker Cleveland-Cliffs raised its 2027 core profit forecast on Monday, after stronger prices and lower costs helped it post its first quarterly profit in more than two years. Shares of... 


Anglo's Quellaveco copper mine in Peru.
Anglo copper production down 5%, iron-ore down 4%, diamonds down 11%
20th October 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Diversified mining company Anglo American on Tuesday, October 20, reported 5% lower copper production, 4% lower iron-ore production, and 11% lower diamond production for the three months to... 


Coal mine in Australia
China's Australian coal imports surge to six-year high
20th October 2026 By: Reuters

China's coal imports from Australia surged in September to their highest level since April 2020, before Beijing's unofficial ban on Australian coal imports disrupted trade, customs data showed on... 


Gold Dealer Assurance Programme designed to boost trust in global retail gold market
Gold Dealer Assurance Programme designed to boost trust in global retail gold market
20th October 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

The British Standards Institution (BSI) has launched the Gold Dealer Assurance Programme (GDAP) as an independently operated global programme designed to strengthen trust and transparency in the... 


Tamboran drilling in the Beetaloo Basin
Natural gas producer Tamboran adds MD role for CEO Abbott
20th October 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

NYSE- and ASX-listed Tamboran Resources has appointed Todd Abbott MD in addition to his role as CEO effective immediately. He retains 25 years of upstream oil and gas experience spanning... 


Maxwell coal mine
Australia's New Hope to fold Malabar Resources into $4.39bn coal group in all-scrip deal
19th October 2026 By: Reuters

Australian coal miner New Hope said on Monday it would acquire unlisted peer Malabar Resources in a deal valued at about A$2.4-billion ($1.67-billion), giving it full ownership of the Maxwell coal... 


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Glencore's Antapaccay mine
Glencore secures land access agreement for Coroccohuayco expansion project in Peru
20th October 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Diversified miner Glencore's Peruvian subsidiary Antapaccay has completed the access agreements required for the last blocks of land to unlock the brownfield Coroccohuayco copper project in... 


Trucks transporting ore in a copper mine
Copper mines need $332bn new investment to ease shortfall
20th October 2026 By: Bloomberg

Copper mines need about $332-billion of new investment to avert a future supply shock, according to Bloomberg New Energy Finance estimates. Without significant capital outlays, the copper market... 


Hindustan Zinc's Debari smelter
India's Hindustan Zinc records two-fold profit jump, cuts annual production cost forecast
20th October 2026 By: Reuters

The world's largest integrated zinc producer Hindustan Zinc posted a more than two-fold jump in quarterly profit on Monday, helped by higher metal prices, while cutting its annual zinc production... 


Cleveland-Cliffs operation
Cleveland-Cliffs shares jump on raising 2027 outlook, first quarterly profit in 2 years
20th October 2026 By: Reuters

US steelmaker Cleveland-Cliffs raised its 2027 core profit forecast on Monday, after stronger prices and lower costs helped it post its first quarterly profit in more than two years. Shares of... 


Anglo's Quellaveco mine
Anglo sticks to copper forecast after snow in Chile hits quarter
20th October 2026 By: Reuters

Anglo American reported a 5% fall in third-quarter copper production on Tuesday after record snowfall in Chile, but maintained its 2026 forecast for the metal and raised its diamond production... 


BHP's Carrapateena copper mine
BHP misses quarterly copper output estimates on Chile mine disruptions
20th October 2026 By: Reuters

BHP Group on Tuesday reported a steep fall in copper production in the first quarter as bad weather and a fatal accident forced temporary halts at its flagship Escondida mine in Chile. Operations... 


Chilean copper mine
China resumes sulphuric acid exports to copper king Chile after three-month halt
20th October 2026 By: Reuters

China resumed sulphuric acid exports to Chile in September after a three-month halt, with shipments to the world's largest copper producer accounting for nearly all of the month's exports, customs... 


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Magazine round up | 16 October 2026
Magazine round up | 16 October 2026

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

Transnet Pipelines has invited private entities to bid to operate and maintain five strategic fuel storage facilities located in three provinces for lease terms of not less than ten years. The inland facilities include the Bethlehem, Kroonstad and Magdala liquid petroleum depots in the Free State, the Ladysmith fuel storage facility in KwaZulu-Natal and the Standerton petroleum depot in Mpumalanga. The bid submission deadline has been set as December 4.
FUEL STORAGE

Transnet Pipelines has invited private entities to bid to operate and maintain five strategic fuel storage facilities located in three provinces for lease terms of not less than ten years. The... 

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Merit appointments within local government sphere are an absolute must

Demand for meritocracy within South Africa’s struggling local governments must be emphasised with more force than ever before. Coming with those merit appointments must be insistence on far more... 

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AI preparedness

The extraordinary pace at which AI is advancing is at once exciting and terrifying. Exposure to the public-facing systems leaves one blown away by the speed and accuracy of the outputs. These... 

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Avhurengwi Nengovhela, CEO of Coaltech Research Association
Avhurengwi Nengovhela

This week we profile Avhurengwi Nengovhela, CEO of Coaltech, the South African coal industry's collaborative research association funded by members to commission applied research with universities... 

South Africa is entering the final weeks of campaigning ahead of what is poised to be a highly competitive local government election. Unlike the national and provincial polls, when ideological positions and political allegiances often dominate, voters on November 4 are likely to be far more motivated by their real experiences of service delivery, or the lack thereof. For many, the upcoming vote is about improved roads, reliable water, affordable electricity, and consistent waste management. Not to mention clean governance.
LOCAL FOCUS

South Africa is entering the final weeks of campaigning ahead of what is poised to be a highly competitive local government election. Unlike the national and provincial polls, when ideological... 

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