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Mining sector not as badly affected by Middle East conflict as first thought, but risks remain
Updated 6 hours ago By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Following the release of its mid-year review, global energy consultancy Wood Mackenzie (WoodMac) has highlighted how contained the damage has been in the global mining and metals markets amid conflict in the Middle East and the upcoming US... 


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Trump expected to attend event with mining execs amid critical minerals push
3rd August 2026 By: Reuters

US President Donald Trump is expected to attend a roundtable on Friday with top mining executives hosted by the US State Department, according to two people familiar with the planning. The event is... 


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GreenX expands Greenland gold, critical minerals portfolio
4th August 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Australia-, London- and Germany-listed GreenX Metals has been granted two new exploration licences in Greenland, giving it exclusive rights to about 1 600 km2 of tenure prospective for reduced... 


Fresnillo’s interim revenue up 74.7% y/y on higher gold, silver prices
Fresnillo’s interim revenue up 74.7% y/y on higher gold, silver prices
4th August 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

Mexico-focused precious metals miner Fresnillo has reported a 74.7% year-on-year increase in revenue to $3.38-billion for the six months ended June 30, mainly owing to higher silver and gold prices... 


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Mexico mining industry sees investment jump in 2026 as firms expand projects, buy equipment
3rd August 2026 By: Reuters

Mexico's mining industry expects investment to rebound sharply in 2026, driven by spending on mine expansions, maintenance and equipment purchases, industry group Camimex said on Monday. The... 


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BHP faces weekend strike at Port Hedland iron-ore hub as wage talks drag
4th August 2026 By: Reuters

A two-day strike will go ahead at BHP's Port Hedland operations in Western Australia this weekend despite progress in talks on Tuesday between unions and the global miner, a union spokesperson... 


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India's Odisha state warns iron-ore miners, steelmakers over grade manipulation
4th August 2026 By: Reuters

India's top iron-ore producing state of Odisha has warned steelmakers and miners of strict action over alleged grade manipulation and misdeclaration, according to documents reviewed by Reuters and... 


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Is gold still the safe haven it was? Research suggests it has lost its lustre
4th August 2026 By: Rebecca Campbell

Gold is no longer the certain safe haven it once was, researchers at the University of Cape Town’s (UCT’s) Department of Finance and Tax have discovered. The yellow metal lost this status as a... 


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Business breakfast discusses key priorities for Australian gold value chain
4th August 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Australian industry association Gold Industry Group (GIG) has highlighted ongoing provenance, responsible sourcing, industry consolidation and precious metal investments as emerging key priorities... 


The Manna lithium project site
Global Lithium obtains mining development proposal approval for its Manna project
4th August 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The Western Australia Department of Mines, Petroleum and Exploration has approved the Mining Development and Closure Proposal (MDCP) for diversified lithium exploration and development company... 


A map showing the land tenure held by Mandrake at the Utah lithium project
Mandrake secures further leases at its Utah lithium project
4th August 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed Mandrake Resources has secured three School and Institutional Trust Lands Administration (Sitla) leases, totalling 1 320 acres, within the central zone of its 100%-owned Utah lithium... 


The Cerrejón coal mine
Veriforce Canada supports Cerrejón's contractor oversight, safety, operational efficiency
4th August 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Canadian network of contractor and client relationships Veriforce Canada has partnered with Glencore's Cerrejón coal operation, in Colombia, to support the management of contractor compliance,... 


Rare earth elements
Aldoro increases its resource estimate for Namibian rare earths project
4th August 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

ASX-listed mineral exploration and development company Aldoro Resources has confirmed that its Kameeelburg rare earth elements (REEs) project, in Namibia, has increased its resource estimate from a... 


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Eastplats secures up to C$2m credit facility to support CRM underground ramp-up
4th August 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

TSX- and JSE-listed Eastern Platinum (Eastplats) has secured a new credit facility of up to C$2-million with investment holding company Ka An Development Co and intends to use the proceeds for... 


The Caserones mine in Chile
Chile's economic activity returns to growth in June as mining rebounds
3rd August 2026 By: Reuters

Chile's economic activity index rose more than expected in June, central bank data showed on Monday, marking the first year-on-year increase in six months as stronger mining, trade and services... 


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Donald Trump
Trump expected to attend event with mining execs amid critical minerals push
3rd August 2026 By: Reuters

US President Donald Trump is expected to attend a roundtable on Friday with top mining executives hosted by the US State Department, according to two people familiar with the planning. The event is... 


Mariana Minerals' Lithium One facility
Mariana Minerals raises $310m to expand US critical minerals projects
3rd August 2026 By: Reuters

Mariana Minerals said on Monday it has raised $310-million in Series B financing, providing capital to accelerate US production of critical minerals. The critical minerals company said the... 


An underground mine in Mexico
Mexico mining industry sees investment jump in 2026 as firms expand projects, buy equipment
3rd August 2026 By: Reuters

Mexico's mining industry expects investment to rebound sharply in 2026, driven by spending on mine expansions, maintenance and equipment purchases, industry group Camimex said on Monday. The... 


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South Africa makes case in Beijing for Chinese investment in energy
3rd August 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa is attending the South Africa-China Electricity & Energy Investment Conference, in Beijing, this week, where he has advocated for strategic... 


Drill core and a hammer
Aterian identifies new copper targets at Morocco project
3rd August 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

Aim-listed Aterian says an independent interpretation of the recently completed high-resolution ground magnetic data has identified multiple priority copper/silver exploration targets at its... 


Valterra Platinum CEO Craig Miller.
AI helping to develop alloys for use in new applications, Valterra Platinum reports
3rd August 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Can you use AI to find new markets for platinum group metals (PGMs)? “The simple answer is yes,” was the reply of Valterra Platinum CEO Craig Miller to Mining Weekly during the latest media... 


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Volt challenges Tanzanian government’s decision to cancel mining licences
3rd August 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

ASX-listed Volt Resources subsidiary Volt Graphite Tanzania has expressed its disappointment after receiving formal notification from Tanzania’s Ministry of Minerals that its mining licences for... 


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Magazine round up | 31 July 2026
Magazine round up | 31 July 2026

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

The entry into commercial operation of the R1.7-billion Lephalale Solar Project was celebrated recently by Exxaro Resources and its wholly owned renewable energy business Cennergi. Located near Exxaro's Grootegeluk Mine in Lephalale, the 68 MWac behind-the-meter solar PV facility comprises 129 024 solar modules installed across 185 ha. The facility is designed to generate some 176 MWh of renewable electricity yearly and is Exxaro's first utility-scale, self-generation renewables asset to enter into commercial operations.
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The entry into commercial operation of the R1.7-billion Lephalale Solar Project was celebrated recently by Exxaro Resources and its wholly owned renewable energy business Cennergi. Located near... 

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Infrastructure to restore economic competitiveness must be put in place much faster

Under-investment in electricity, ports and rail infrastructure has increased the cost of doing business in South Africa and weakened the competitiveness of our economy. Fixed investment has fallen... 

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Missed opportunity

The uptake of rooftop solar in South Africa has increased dramatically over the past five or so years, spurred initially by the extreme loadshedding from 2021 to 2024. Using satellite and other... 

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Jonathan Skeen, MD: Commercial at the SOLA Group
Jonathan Skeen

This week we profile Jonathan Skeen, MD: Commercial at the SOLA Group, a fully South African vertically integrated renewable-energy infrastructure, generation and storage company  

UNSETTLING: Recent developments at the Public Investment Corporation (PIC), which invests funds on behalf of the Government Employees Pension Fund, are troubling, to say the least. South Africa has witnessed, and continues to feel, the damage caused by governance failures at other public entities. With more than R3-trillion under management, it is crucial that the PIC’s governance, leadership and unlisted-investment pillars are stabilised without delay.
UNSETTLING

Recent developments at the Public Investment Corporation (PIC), which invests funds on behalf of the Government Employees Pension Fund, are troubling to say the least. South Africa has witnessed,... 

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