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Vizsla's Palmer project area, in Alaska
Vizsla's Palmer project area, in Alaska
Canada's largest miner Agnico sells two Alaskan projects to Viszla Copper for 20% shareholding, royalties
Updated 1 hour 36 minutes ago By: Marleny Arnoldi

TSX- and NYSE-listed Agnico Eagle Mines' US subsidiary has entered into a securities and asset purchase agreement with TSX-V-listed Vizsla Copper and its US acquisitions subsidiary to sell to Vizsla its interests in a company that holds the mining... 


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Albemarle lithium mining in Chile
Albemarle Chile workers to vote on deal to avert lithium strike
Updated 2 hours 37 minutes ago By: Bloomberg

Top lithium supplier Albemarle Corporation reached a preliminary wage agreement with union leaders in Chile on the final day of mediated talks before a strike was due to begin, the union said. The... 


Westgold plant in Australia
Australian miner Westgold sets target of half-a-million ounces production by 2029
Updated 33 minutes ago By: Marleny Arnoldi

ASX- and TSX-listed Westgold has updated its three-year production outlook, aiming to increase groupwide production from between 385 000 and 425 000 oz in the 2027 financial year to between 460 000... 


Aluminium
Capped at home, China extends its aluminium dominance abroad, Reuters says
Updated 2 hours 52 minutes ago By: Reuters

China's aluminium smelters have been running red hot this year. The Shanghai aluminium price is nudging three-month highs, raw material costs are historically low and margins are strong. Every... 


Molten copper
Copper set to test $15 000 as investors await US data, tariff clarity
8th September 2026 By: Reuters

Copper prices could break through $15 000 for the first time as soon as this week, analysts said on Tuesday, as investors position for another round of US economic data and President Donald Trump... 


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Platinum market records second-quarter surplus, but inventories still constrained
Updated 3 hours ago By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The platinum market recorded a surplus in the second quarter of the year, for the second successive quarter, at 244 000 oz, industry organisation the World Platinum Investment Council’s (WPIC’s)... 


La Loutre graphite project area in Québec
Advisory firms greenlight intended graphite-focused Lomiko, Global Battery Materials merger
Updated 1 hour 48 minutes ago By: Marleny Arnoldi

TSX-listed graphite developer Lomiko Metals has advised that independent proxy advisory firms Institutional Shareholders Services (ISS) and Glass Lewis have both recommended that Lomiko... 


Yancoal-run coal mine in Australia
Workers at Yancoal Australia's Premier coal mine vote for strike over pay dispute
Updated 2 hours 48 minutes ago By: Reuters

Workers at Yancoal Australia's Premier coal mine voted in favour of a strike, seeking higher pay and greater certainty over entitlements and future earnings, the Mining and Energy Union (MEU) said... 


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Voisey Bay mine in Newfoundland and Labrador
Canadian gov signs project streamlining agreement with Newfoundland and Labrador
Updated 47 minutes ago By: Marleny Arnoldi

An agreement signed between officials of Canada and province Newfoundland and Labrador will enable a "one project, one review" approach, providing a streamlined assessment process that minimises... 


Aluminium
Capped at home, China extends its aluminium dominance abroad, Reuters says
Updated 2 hours 52 minutes ago By: Reuters

China's aluminium smelters have been running red hot this year. The Shanghai aluminium price is nudging three-month highs, raw material costs are historically low and margins are strong. Every... 


Silver ore
Elemental secures antitrust approval to proceed with Vizsla Royalties acquisition
Updated 2 hours 14 minutes ago By: Marleny Arnoldi

Nasdaq- and TSX-listed Elemental Royalty Corporation has garnered permission from Mexico's Antitrust agency, the Comisión Nacional Antimonopolio to acquire TSX-V-listed Vizsla Royalties Corporation... 


KGHM's Lubin mine, in Poland
Mining giants KGHM, BHP ink MoU to explore areas of mutual interest globally
8th September 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The second-largest producer of silver globally and the EU's largest producer of mined copper KGHM Polska Miedź and global diversified miner BHP World Exploration have signed a memorandum of... 


Bauxite in hand
Rio Tinto to acquire Aurukun bauxite project from Glencore, Mitsubishi Development
8th September 2026 By: Reuters

Rio Tinto has agreed to acquire the Aurukun bauxite project in Western Cape York, Queensland, from a joint venture between London-listed Glencore and Mitsubishi Development, a company spokesperson... 


Grota do Cirilo mine
Sigma confirms its Brazilian operation not suspended, no legal communication received
8th September 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Nasdaq-, ASX- and TSX-V-listed Sigma Lithium says it has not received any legal communication regarding a preliminary judicial ruling issued without due process, which allegedly suspended its... 


Brazilian Rare Earths' pilot plant interior
Brazilian Rare Earths produces first rare earth concentrate from pilot plant, readies next stage
8th September 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

ASX-listed Brazilian Rare Earths has successfully commissioned its Stage 1 metallurgical pilot plant in Camaçari, Brazil, producing its first rare earth concentrate. The plant will be used for... 


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Sunshine Metals refurbishing of Mt Moss on track for commissioning mid-2027
8th September 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

ASX-listed Sunshine Metals says refurbishing at the Mt Moss processing facility, in Queensland, is progressing to plan, with construction targeted to start in October or November, toward... 


Tamarack Valley infrastructure
Tamarack Valley, Headwater Exploration agree $7.2bn all-stock merger
8th September 2026 By: Reuters

Canadian oil producers Tamarack Valley and Headwater Exploration will merge in an all-stock deal valued at C$10 billion ($7.25 billion), the companies said on Tuesday. The deal would create the... 


A South African mine
Manufacturing, mining weigh on second-quarter economic growth; GDP contracts by 0.2% q/q
8th September 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

South Africa’s gross domestic product (GDP) contracted by 0.2% quarter-on-quarter for the second quarter, following growth of 0.4% in the first quarter of the year, Statistics South Africa (Stats... 


Finniss operation
Core Lithium restarts spodumene concentrate production at Finniss after two-year hiatus
8th September 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

ASX-listed Core Lithium has produced first spodumene concentrate from the recommissioned Finniss processing plant, marking a key milestone in the company's staged restart of the Northern... 


Pilot Mountain project area
Tungsten developer Guardian Metal recognised in FTSE Aim 50 Index
8th September 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

NYSE- and Aim-listed Guardian Metal Resources has announced it will become a constituent of the Financial Times Stock Exchange (FTSE) Alternative Investment Market (Aim) 50 Index, effective... 


Porcupine mine
Canadian gold developer Discovery secures seasoned Downie, Shaver to board
8th September 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

TSX-listed gold and silver developer Discovery Mining has appointed William Shaver director and Ewan Downie adviser to the president, CEO and chairperson. The company also split the COO position... 


Corporate PPAs to outpace public procurement in South Africa for first time in 2026 – BNEF
Corporate PPAs to outpace public procurement in South Africa for first time in 2026 – BNEF
8th September 2026 By: Terence Creamer

Corporate power purchase agreements (PPAs) are set to drive more utility-scale renewable additions in South Africa than government auctions for the first time in 2026, a new publication by... 


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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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