Steenkampskraal, Mintek achieve breakthrough in rare earth beneficiation

Steenkampskraal Monazite Mine (SMM) and Mintek, South Africa’s national mineral research organisation, have announced the successful production of high-purity mixed rare earth products at Mintek’s... 

Toubani reports high-grade drilling results from Kobada gold project

ASX-listed Toubani Resources has announced further drill results from the current reverse circulation (RC) drilling programme at its Kobada gold project, in southern Mali. The Kobada project hosts... 

Minbos signs $13.8m Phase 2 construction contract for Angola project

ASX-listed Minbos Resources has announced the signing of a $13.8-million Phase 2 construction contract for the Cabinda Phosphate Fertilizer Plant (CPFP), in Angola, with the Portuguese and Angolan... 

Businesses adapt as diamond industry evolves

As the natural diamond industry continues to navigate a challenging period, businesses across the pipeline are adapting to changing market conditions, evolving consumer behaviour and ongoing... 

Lithium Africa appoints new CEO

TSX-V-listed Lithium Africa has appointed Dr Thomas Benson CEO, effective July 1. Benson joined the company’s board of directors in April and will continue to serve as a director. He currently... 

Companies urged to embed ESG into everyday practices

As South African companies face increasing pressure to demonstrate responsible sourcing, reduce carbon intensity and ensure greater transparency across their operations and supplier networks,... 

Survey shows increase in positive sentiment towards gold

In its latest Central Bank Gold Reserves Survey, the World Gold Council (WGC) reports that central banks are as enthusiastic as ever towards gold, with a record 45% of central banks reporting that... 

Grid infrastructure requirements reshape base metals demand outlook to 2040 – WoodMac

Research from consultancy Wood Mackenzie (WoodMac) finds that the base metals required to power the global data centre boom extend far beyond the servers, cooling units and enclosures inside these... 

Uranium veteran John Borshoff joins Forsys as it targets further growth

Toronto- and New York-listed Forsys Metals has announced proposed changes to its board and executive leadership team, with John Borshoff to join Forsys with a strategy focused on growing the... 

Caledonia reports improved ESG metrics at Blanket mine

Aim-listed Caledonia Mining has released its 2025 environmental, social and governance (ESG) report, highlighting progress made at the company’s flagship Blanket mine, in Zimbabwe. Caledonia... 

AMCU responds to dual fatalities at Northam’s Zondereinde

Trade union the Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union (AMCU) has expressed concern about the alleged deaths of two employees at Northam Zondereinde mine in Northam, in Limpopo.... 

Wia drill results identifies new deep target at Namibia gold project, DFS due soon

ASX-listed Wia Gold has released assay results from 19 819 m of recent drilling at its Kokoseb gold project, in Namibia. Wia notes that results from 29 diamond drill holes have identified a new... 

Independent review confirms technical credibility of Ankh’s Egypt gold/copper project

UK-based Ankh Resources has announced the findings of an independent site visit and gap analysis of its 100%-owned Wadi Dara gold/copper project in the Eastern Desert of Egypt, completed by... 

African Pioneer signs nonbinding term sheet with EPC, mine development group

Aim-listed exploration and resource development company African Pioneer has signed a nonbinding term sheet with engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) and mine development group Hong Kong... 

Sharp rise in April mineral sales highlights importance of mining, council avers

Barring the effects of the Middle East conflict and high fuel costs, South Africa’s total mineral sales could reach R995.5-billion for this year, if the trend in mineral sales continues at its... 

Namibia Critical Metals begins exploration, infill drilling programme at Lofdal

TSX-V-listed Namibia Critical Metals has begun a significant drill programme at its Lofdal heavy rare earths project, in Namibia. The drill programme, which began on June 3, is aimed at compiling... 

North American Niobium to fly airborne survey over four Québec properties

Critical minerals miner North American Niobium and Critical Minerals Corp (NIOB) continues to advance multiple targets across its district-scale portfolio in Québec, Canada. The company notes that... 

GNM completes maiden MRE for Nevada gold/silver project

ASX-listed Great Northern Minerals (GNM) has completed an inferred gold and silver mineral resource estimate (MRE) at its Iron Butte gold/silver project, in Nevada, in the US. The company says the... 

US consumers show preference for natural diamonds, De Beers report shows

Diamond miner De Beers has shared its latest research on US consumer trends in its latest 'US Diamond Acquisition Study' report, which found that jewellery that includes natural diamonds are the... 

MC Mining enters into $9.94m unsecured convertible promissory notes

ASX- and JSE-listed MC Mining has entered into binding agreements with Kinetic Development Group (KDG), the company's controlling shareholder, and Eagle Canyon International Group, a minority... 

High-grade drill results demonstrate potential to extend Bilboes mine life

Aim-listed Caledonia Mining says results from its 2025 exploration programme at the Motapa exploration property, in Zimbabwe, demonstrate the presence of significant gold mineralisation across... 

Akobo’s Ethiopian operations normalise following fuel supply disruptions

Following the fuel supply disruptions that temporarily impacted its Ethiopia operations during April, gold producer Akobo Minerals says key activities progressively resumed during May as diesel... 

Shuka Minerals completes third drill hole at Zambia zinc mine

Aim-listed Shuka Minerals has successfully completed the third drill hole – KBDD03 – at the Number 2 orebody at its Kabwe zinc mine, in Zambia. The third diamond drill hole was planned at 65° at a... 

Askari reports ‘outstanding’ K9 trenching results at Namibia project

ASX-listed Askari Metals has reported “outstanding” Phase I trenching assay results from the K9 pegmatite target at its 100%-owned Uis project, in Namibia, further underscoring the project’s... 

Ongwe Minerals discovers new multikilometre gold anomaly in Namibia

TSX-V-listed Ongwe Minerals has reported the discovery of a new multikilometre gold anomaly at its Omatjete gold project, in Namibia. The new Nguni surface gold discovery is located 17 km from... 

PhosCo eyes more inventory growth with another discovery

ASX-listed PhosCo has made another discovery at its Gasaat phosphate project, in Tunisia, with drilling having intersected thick, shallow phosphate mineralisation at the KH prospect, just 3.5 km... 

Ambler Metals appoints president

Ambler Metals – a joint venture between Trilogy Metals and South32 – has announced that Ron Rimelman has been appointed president. He will lead the completion of the permitting process and... 

Eldorado Gold produces first concentrate at Canadian project

TSX- and NYSE-listed Eldorado Gold Corporation has produced the first copper concentrate at its 100%-owned McIlvenna Bay project in east-central Saskatchewan, Canada. The company says this... 

Larvotto signs Hillgrove gold concentrate offtake agreement with Glencore

ASX-listed Larvotto Resources has announced the execution of a binding offtake agreement for the sale of gold concentrate produced during the first seven years of mining at the Hillgrove project,... 

Aterian subsidiary enters supply agreement with Rwanda tin, tantalum, tungsten producer

London-listed Aterian’s subsidiary Eastinco has entered into a long-term supply agreement with an established Rwanda-based tin, tantalum and tungsten (3T) producer and exporter to support the... 

Total Graphite initiates portfolio optimisation in Madagascar

Aim-listed Total Graphite has initiated a graphite portfolio optimisation programme for its Madagascar operations and will evaluate the options available to accelerate development and maximise... 

URU ground survey refines additional targets at South African nickel project

Aim-listed URU Metals has provided a further update from the recently completed ground geophysics programme at its Zeb nickel project, in Limpopo, South Africa. Following the confirmation of Target... 

Botswana Minerals appoints nonexecutive director

Aim-listed Botswana Minerals has appointed David Cockbill to the board as nonexecutive director. In a statement to shareholders, Botswana Minerals says Cockbill is an experienced corporate... 

AI spots Botswana copper targets

Aim- and Botswana Shttps://preditor.creamermedia.co.za/article.view.php?a_id=721951&ct_id=1&op=edit#tock Exchange-listed copper and diamond exploration company Botswana Minerals has announced that... 

Jelani receives notice of DMPR’s formal acceptance of mining right application

Aim-listed Lexington Gold reports that the mining right application for Jelani Resources, the company’s joint venture (JV) with JSE-listed Harmony Gold Mining Company, has been accepted by South... 

Endeavour reports fatal accident at Côte d’Ivoire mine

London- and Toronto-listed Endeavour Mining has reported that a contractor colleague passed away on May 29  following a heavy mining equipment incident that occurred during water drainage... 

AECI appoints Alan Dickson CEO

Chemicals and mining explosives company AECI has appointed Alan Dickson group CEO and executive director, with effect from July 1, following the conclusion of a formal selection process led by the... 

Report highlights challenges, risks facing Sasol amid the just energy transition

As the world embraces a just energy transition, petrochemicals giant Sasol stands at a critical crossroads as one of South Africa's largest industrial employers and a key pillar of South Africa's... 

Giyani announces positive DFS results for Botswana manganese project

TSX-V-listed Giyani Metals has reported positive definitive feasibility study (DFS) results for its 100%-owned K.Hill battery-grade manganese project in Botswana. Giyani notes that highlights from... 

Andrada secures conditional Uis mine funding, completes expanded Lithium Ridge drilling programme

Aim-listed Andrada Mining has secured conditional strategic funding of N$98-million, or about £4.4-million, through ten-year loan facilities from Namibian-owned institutions Bank Windhoek and the...