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Suncor oil sands operation in Alberta
Suncor to sell offshore Canada oil stakes to Ithaca for $842m
5th October 2026 By: Reuters

Canada's Suncor Energy said on Sunday it had agreed to sell its interests in three offshore oil assets to London-based Ithaca Energy ITH.L for C$1.2-billion ($841.69-million) in upfront cash. The deal covers Suncor's 48% interest in Terra Nova,... 


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Thyssenkrupp targets October 28 for listing of materials trading unit, sources say
5th October 2026 By: Reuters

Thyssenkrupp is targeting October 28 for the separate listing of its materials trading division tk accelis on the German stock exchange, according to two people familiar with the matter. The... 


Electra's cobalt refinery
Electra Battery Materials appoints Duenas GM of Ontario cobalt refinery
5th October 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

TSX-V- and Nasdaq-listed Electra Battery Materials Corporation has appointed as GM of its Ontario cobalt sulphate refinery Garzon Duenas, who will lead the project from ongoing construction through... 


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Founders Factory, Rio Tinto select five latest startups for Mining Tech Accelerator
5th October 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Startup-focused investor Founders Factory and diversified miner Rio Tinto have revealed the fifth cohort joining their mining-tech accelerator - the global startup programme solving the mining... 


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Xcite starts drilling for uranium at historic Black Bay prospect in Saskatchewan
5th October 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

British Columbia-based Xcite Uranium has started with a diamond drill programme in the area hosting the past-producing Black Bay uranium mine, in Saskatchewan. The 1 300 m, six-hole drill campaign... 


Vanadium pentoxide
Vanadium Resources confirm co-production viability of iron, vanadium at South African project
5th October 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

A scoping study on ASX-listed Vanadium Resources' proposed V-Iron plant, in South Africa, has confirmed the potential for a long-term source of vanadium raw material supply to the US and allied... 


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Dynacor pours first gold at Galam plant in Senegal
5th October 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

TSX-listed Dynacor Group has achieved its first gold pour from the Galam pilot plant in Senegal. The company's first gold pour in Africa marks its transition into a geographically diversified gold... 


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Tanzanian govt renews mining licences for Barrick’s North Mara gold mine
5th October 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

The government of Tanzania has renewed Canadian multinational company Barrick Mining Corporation’s special mining licences for the North Mara gold mine for another 15 years. The company has... 


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Gold retains key reserve status despite surging bond yields, central bankers say
5th October 2026 By: Reuters

Gold remains a strategic reserve asset as concerns over rising government debt and geopolitical instability boost its appeal as a haven from risk, two central bankers said on Monday, even after... 


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Riyadh set to host sixth Future Minerals Forum next year
5th October 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources has announced that the sixth edition of the Future Minerals Forum (FMF), a global platform for shaping the future of minerals, will be held... 


Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney
Canada to fast track oil pipeline designed to diversify economy away from US
2nd October 2026 By: Reuters

Canada will fast track the approval process for a new proposed crude oil export pipeline to its west coast that could generate over C$20-billion ($14-billion) a year in GDP, Prime Minister Mark... 


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Glencore raises 2026 marketing profit outlook, resets long-term guidance framework
2nd October 2026 By: Reuters

Glencore on Friday said it now expects 2026 marketing adjusted operating profit to exceed $5-billion, well above its long-term guidance, after a near-record first-half performance driven by... 


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Algoma advises of 65% third-quarter shipment drop from unplanned outage
2nd October 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Having experienced an unplanned turbine outage at its Lake Superior Power facility, Algoma Steel expects a 65% drop in its third-quarter steel shipments. The company is a leading Canadian producer... 


Copper sheets
Glencore secures RIGI benefits for MARA project in Argentina
2nd October 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Diversified miner Glencore has received approval for the Minera Agua Rica – Alumbrera (MARA) project under Argentina’s Incentive Regime for Large Investments (RIGI). RIGI is a national legal... 


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Mountain Province foregoes stake in Gahcho Kué amid pressures
2nd October 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Canadian diamond miner Mountain Province has entered into a consensual restructuring implementation agreement with De Beers Canada, lender Dunebridge Worldwide and the beneficial holders of... 


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Canada's Power Metallic tasks engineering consultant BBA for Nisk project PEA
5th October 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Canadian copper, nickel, gold and silver explorer Power Metallic has appointed BBA as lead engineering consultant for a preliminary economic assessment (PEA) on the Lion and Nisk Main deposits at... 


Suncor oil sands operation in Alberta
Suncor to sell offshore Canada oil stakes to Ithaca for $842m
5th October 2026 By: Reuters

Canada's Suncor Energy said on Sunday it had agreed to sell its interests in three offshore oil assets to London-based Ithaca Energy ITH.L for C$1.2-billion ($841.69-million) in upfront cash. The... 


Tungsten ore
Vietnam's Masan High-Tech seeks approval for 5% private placement to fund tungsten expansion
5th October 2026 By: Reuters

Vietnamese tungsten producer Masan High-Tech Materials is seeking shareholder approval for a private placement of up to 5% of its shares to long-term investors to fund mine expansion and downstream... 


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Research, innovation key to unlocking greater critical minerals value, conference hears
2nd October 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Greater investment in research, innovation and collaboration by academia and industry is needed to unlock more value from Africa’s critical mineral resources, Stellenbosch University chemical... 


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AfDB, German Ministry partner to develop Africa railway systems' regional integration
2nd October 2026 By: Schalk Burger

Development finance institution the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group and the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) have formed a partnership to develop... 


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Skeleton Coast Uranium completes digitisation of historical Namibia exploration data
2nd October 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

TSX-V-listed Skeleton Coast Uranium Corp has informed shareholders that metals and mining advisory firm Practara has completed the digitisation of the historical exploration data for Skeleton... 


Copper sheets
Glencore secures RIGI benefits for MARA project in Argentina
2nd October 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Diversified miner Glencore has received approval for the Minera Agua Rica – Alumbrera (MARA) project under Argentina’s Incentive Regime for Large Investments (RIGI). RIGI is a national legal... 


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Magazine round up | 02 October 2026
Magazine round up | 02 October 2026

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

BIDS SOUGHT: A request for proposals has been issued by Transnet National Ports Authority for a small- to medium-scale liquefied natural gas terminal at the Port of East London, pictured. The terminal operator will be expected to design, finance, develop, construct, operate, and maintain the terminal under a 25-year concession agreement, and transfer the asset at the end of the period. A greenfield site of about 8 900 m² in size, and located within the port’s West Bank precinct, has been earmarked for the development.
BIDS SOUGHT

A request for proposals has been issued by the Transnet National Ports Authority for a small-to-medium scale liquefied natural gas terminal at the Port of East London, pictured. The terminal... 

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Positive public-private collaboration must continue to be applied optimally

South Africa’s debt-to-GDP has stabilised, a more competitive electricity market is advancing, and efforts to improve rail and port logistics are progressing. National Treasury is on track to... 

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Costly delay

The difficulties being faced by South Africa’s steel industry extend beyond the well-documented problems of primary steelmaking. Epitomised by the recent mothballing by ArcelorMittal South Africa... 

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Rogan Davies, CEO of  Rhino Energy Holdings
Rogan Davies

This week we profile Rogan Davies, CEO of Rhino Energy Holdings, a solar engineering, procurement, construction and maintenance provider 

BLOWING FOUL: While El Niño is expected to heat things up this summer, South Africa continues to experience episodic blasts of icy undiplomatic storms from the northwest. The recent imposition of new visa restrictions brought to the fore tensions that seem impervious to evidence and diplomatic overtures. Perhaps South Africa’s best option now is to simply wait for the inevitable winds of political change.
BLOWING FOUL

While El Niño is expected to heat things up this summer, South Africa continues to experience episodic blasts of icy undiplomatic storms from the northwest. The recent imposition of new visa... 

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