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BMI lists screening of foreign investment, high labour costs, wildfires as Australian mining's main risks
Updated 2 hours 40 minutes ago By: Marleny Arnoldi

Mining and metals research firm BMI find that Australia's industry risk profile is largely being shaped by climate exposure and labour scarcity, though these effects vary by sector. Climate-related risks are most acute in mining and agriculture,... 


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Graphene materials developer Adisyn announces executive changes
Updated 1 hour 22 minutes ago By: Marleny Arnoldi

Australian advanced graphene materials developer Adisyn has announced a transition of its MD Arye Kohavi to a nonexecutive director role effective immediately, while his tenure as CEO of Adisyn's... 


Gediktepe mine
ACG buys nearby gold prospect to feed Gediktepe plant in Türkiye
Updated 48 minutes ago By: Marleny Arnoldi

London-listed ACG Metals has entered into a binding agreement with Turkish nickel/cobalt processor Meta Nikel Kobalt Madencilik Sanayi ve Ticaret to acquire 100% ownership of mining licence 60926,... 


Uranium mineralisation
Fulcrum announces early uranium discoveries made by option partner in Saskatchewan
Updated 39 minutes ago By: Marleny Arnoldi

Aim-listed cyanide-free mine waste uranium recovery company Fulcrum Metals has identified seven prominent uranium-related radiometric anomalies at the Charlot-Neely Lake project, in Saskatchewan,... 


Lithium salt flats in South America
Dutch simplified lithium refiner Lithium Ark secures another patent ahead of commercialisation
1st September 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Lithium Ark, the technology company pioneering a new approach to lithium refining, has been granted a European patent for its proprietary "Ark Loop" process. The patent protects the integrated... 


Gold bars
World's biggest money managers are rebuilding gold positions
4th September 2026 By: Bloomberg

Some of the world’s biggest money managers have rebuilt their gold holdings after prices dropped, betting that long-term drivers of the precious metal will endure even as the US Federal Reserve... 


Rare earth oxides
China rare earth firms halt some US shipments over geopolitical worries, sources say
4th September 2026 By: Reuters

Some Chinese rare earth suppliers are declining to ship to the US for fear of repercussions from Beijing, three sources said, underscoring how access to the materials remains an issue for the US... 


Metso mineral processing solution
Metso undertakes R&D pilot plant for Geological Survey of Finland
1st September 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Industrial machinery and engineering company Metso has signed an agreement with the Geological Survey of Finland (GTK) covering the engineering and delivery of process technology for GTK Mintec’s... 


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E-waste
EU launches large-scale critical minerals recycling venture CIRCUIT4EU
4th September 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Horizon Europe, which is the EU's key funding programme for research and innovation, has launched a new project called CIRCUIT4EU to recover critical raw materials and strategic raw materials from... 


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Brazil's Vale drops IPO plans for critical minerals unit, The Globe and Mail reports
4th September 2026 By: Reuters

Miner Vale is shelving plans for an initial public offering (IPO) of its critical minerals unit amid political pushback in Brazil over the country potentially losing control over strategic mining... 


A shale gas project in Australia
Australia's shale players say they've learnt from mistakes made in the LNG boom
4th September 2026 By: Reuters

Developers of shale gas in Australia's Northern Territory say they plan to replicate the liquefied natural gas (LNG) boom in the State of Queensland, but without the duplication of infrastructure... 


Copper
US July copper imports hit highest level on record
4th September 2026 By: Reuters

The US imported a record 225 094 tons of refined copper and copper alloys in July, official data showed on Thursday, as traders continued to ship large volumes of the metal before a tariff is... 


Lithium plains in Utah
Lithium developer Anson secures $193m business incentive from Utah gov
4th September 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

ASX-listed lithium developer Anson Resources has announced that the Utah Inland Port Authority (UIPA) board has approved a business incentive of $193-million to support the development of Anson's... 


Rare earths mineralisation
Tech organisation Battelle demonstrates protein-based approach to rare earths separation
2nd September 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

US-based independent, nonprofit applied science and technology organization Battelle has demonstrated a promising biotechnology-based solution for rare earths processing. The organisation is... 


Hexagon Vehicle Intervention System on mine dump truck
Tech company Hexagon launches autonomous vehicle intervention system at global scale
4th September 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Nasdaq-listed measurement technology company Hexagon has announced the global launch of its next-generation Vehicle Intervention System (VIS), which it claims is an advanced safety solution... 


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Tartana Minerals exploration area in Australia
Australian explorer Tartana launches widescale company review after failed exploration execution
4th September 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

ASX-listed Tartana Minerals has launched a wide-ranging corporate and strategic review covering operations, financial position, corporate governance and its tenement portfolio, following an... 


James Bay landscape, in Québec
Visible Gold secures 51% ownership of Sakai property in Québec, balance to follow
4th September 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

TSX-V-listed Visible Gold Mines has entered into an amended agreement with fellow-listed Morocco Strategic Minerals Corporation to acquire the Sakai property in the James Bay Territory of Québec.... 


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Exxaro to sell Moranbah South project to Stanmore
4th September 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Mining and renewable-energy company Exxaro Resources has agreed to dispose of its 100% interest in the Moranbah South project, in Australia, to Stanmore Resources for $105-million, once Exxaro... 


Lithium plains in Utah
Lithium developer Anson secures $193m business incentive from Utah gov
4th September 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

ASX-listed lithium developer Anson Resources has announced that the Utah Inland Port Authority (UIPA) board has approved a business incentive of $193-million to support the development of Anson's... 


Nickel smelting
Deeper cobalt discounts add to squeeze on Indonesian nickel producers' margins
4th September 2026 By: Reuters

Chinese makers of batteries for electric vehicles are demanding steeper discounts for cobalt, which could further cut into margins at Indonesian nickel producers squeezed by rising costs of ore and... 


Rare earth oxides
China rare earth firms halt some US shipments over geopolitical worries, sources say
4th September 2026 By: Reuters

Some Chinese rare earth suppliers are declining to ship to the US for fear of repercussions from Beijing, three sources said, underscoring how access to the materials remains an issue for the US... 


ARM CEO Phillip Tobias.
ARM headline earnings up 19%, dividend declared
4th September 2026 By: Martin Creamer

The headline earnings of diversified mining company African Rainbow Minerals (ARM) increased by 19% to R3 201-million in the financial year ended June 30 on mainly higher dollar platinum group... 


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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.  

ENGINEERING EXCELLENCE: Engineering and advisory firm Zutarihas been acknowledged for its role in delivering the detailed design for the Koruson Main Transmission Substation, built by EDF power solutions for the National Transmission Company South Africa on the border of the Eastern and Northern Cape provinces. The project was named as mega project of the year at the 2026 edition of the CESA Aon Engineering Excellence Awards, hosted yearly by Consulting Engineers South Africa, or CESA. The awards recognise projects and individuals who have set the standard for technical excellence, innovation and integrity in South Africa's built environment. Photograph: Zutari
ENGINEERING EXCELLENCE

Engineering and advisory firm Zutari’s role in delivering the detailed design for the Koruson Main Transmission Substation, built by EDF power solutions for the National Transmission Company South... 

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Government-Business Partnership must ensure that it delivers maximum growth at pace

There must be no delay in the detailed delivery of plans and metrics for each of the focal areas of the third phase of the Government-Business Partnership for Growth and Jobs. On progress and... 

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Beyond catch-up

For most South Africans living in the country’s largest cities, the infrastructure backlogs are not only visible but painfully disruptive. Driving without hitting a pothole has become a perilous... 

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Bridget Ledwaba, MD of Weir Africa
Bridget Ledwaba

This week we profile Bridget Ledwaba, MD of Weir Africa, which provides technology, equipment, manufacturing capabilities and integrated process solutions for mining customers across the African... 

WEIGHTY DECISIONS: The National Energy Regulator of South Africa is facing a heavy workload as it weighs decisions for the electricity sector that will have far-reaching implications for how the transition towards a competitive market unfolds. The draft Electricity Pricing Policy looks poised to add more responsibilities, too. Given the importance of its work, it is surely time for its capacity to be bolstered and elevated. Perhaps the Government-Business Partnership should give this serious consideration as part of Phase 3.
WEIGHTY DECISIONS

The National Energy Regulator of South Africa is facing a heavy workload as it weighs decisions for the electricity sector that will have far-reaching implications for how the transition towards a... 

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