Arkle describes its foray into Namibian uranium as an important development

Aim-listed Arkle Resources last year continued its strategy as a gold, zinc and lithium explorer, working in Ireland and Botswana, but highlights in a preliminary results statement for the year... 

Gold central bank demand to persist – Heraeus

Gold’s characterises and the demand for this precious metal make it an excellent reserve asset; therefore, central bank demand is likely to continue to persist into the future, Heraeus Precious... 

Altona changes name to reflect broader goals

London-listed Altona Rare Earths has changed its name to NeoTerra Group, effective June 22, to reflect its evolution from a rare earth-focused exploration company into a broader critical minerals... 

Pan African takeover of Emmerson approved, ASX listing to begin

An Australian court-approved scheme of arrangement for dual-listed Pan African Resources to acquire ASX-listed Emmerson Resources through the latter’s wholly owned subsidiary Tennant Consolidated... 

Kazera, Hebei reach settlement in Namibia tantalum arbitration matter

Aim-listed Kazera Global has executed a definitive settlement agreement with Hebei Xinjian Construction in respect of a previously announced arbitration award concerning African Tantalum (Aftan),... 

Harmony reports loss-of-life incident at Moab Khotsong mine

Gold miner Harmony Gold Mining Company has announced that an employee at its Moab Khotsong mine near Orkney lost his life in a seismicity-related fall-of-ground incident on the morning of June 19.... 

Emmerson granted UK patent for Khemisset multimineral process

London-listed Emmerson’s patent application for the Khemisset multimineral process (KMP), titled ‘Processing of Evaporite Minerals (Application No. 2315003.0)’, has been granted by the UK... 

Askari expands Namibian project pipeline

ASX-listed Askari Metals’ in-house hyperspectral study has identified seven new high-priority pegmatite targets at the Uis project, in Namibia, materially expanding the project’s target pipeline... 

Trinity supplying US with rare earths, sees potential in US-Rwanda partnership

Rwanda-based mining company Trinity Metals says exports from its Nyakabingo tungsten mine now account for up to 20% of primary tungsten concentrate consumption in the US. Since the commercial... 

Pensana’s Qatari backer bolsters board

Sheikh Dr Badr bin Dalhim Al-Faheid Al-Hajri has joined the board of the Qatar-backed Cascade Natural Resources and has expressed his support for the company’s $165-million strategic investment... 

PFS confirms ‘compelling’ economics of Turaco’s Côte d’Ivoire project

The results of a prefeasibility study (PFS) on ASX-listed Turaco Gold’s Afema gold project, in south-east Côte d’Ivoire, identify several opportunities to further improve the already compelling... 

Ucore, SOMA to collaborate on rare earth supply chain

TSX-V-listed Ucore Rare Metals has announced a strategic cooperation framework with Sumitomo Corporation of Americas (SCOA) to support the development of a diversified rare earth supply chain... 

Fortuna’s Senegalese mine approved for ESIA

TSX- and NYSE-listed Fortuna Mining has received an environmental decree from Senegal’s Ministry of Environment and Ecological Transition approving the environmental and social impact assessment... 

E3 Lithium commissions Phase 2 of demonstration facility

Canadian lithium development company E3 Lithium has successfully commissioned Phase 2 of its Clearwater project demonstration facility in Alberta and continues to operate a reservoir production... 

Rome Resources starts small-scale tin mining to covert DRC permit into full scale project

Aim-listed Rome Resources has started a small-scale tin mining programme at its Kalayi project in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), seeking to fulfil a key regulatory requirement required to... 

Perseus enlarges share buyback programme

ASX- and TSX-listed Perseus Mining, with gold projects in Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire, has approved an increase of A$50-million to an active on-market share buyback programme, bringing it to... 

PEA confirms robust economics of Resouro’s Brazil project

ASX-listed Resouro Strategic Metals says it has delivered on a “major milestone” with the completion of the preliminary economic assessment (PEA) for a starter operation at its flagship Tiros rare... 

NUM warns of 1 700 job loss risk as Petra’s mines enter business rescue

Trade union the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) has condemned the decision by London-listed Petra Diamonds to place the Finch diamond mine in Kimberley under business rescue and to issue a... 

Aldoro reports promising assay results from Namibia project

ASX-listed Aldoro Resources has reported “compelling” assay results from diamond drill holes DD008G and DD005D at its flagship Kameelburg rare earth elements (REE)/strontium/niobium project, with... 

Minerals Council to engage dtic on beneficiation element of new industrial development strategy

Industry organisation the Minerals Council South Africa says it will engage the government on its Industrial Development Strategy 2026 released by the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition... 

Western Australia minerals chamber welcomes cultural heritage review

The Western Australia Chamber of Minerals and Energy (CME) has welcomed the release of the Native Title and Cultural Heritage Processes Review, which contains recommendations designed to streamline... 

American Battery Technology’s grant for Nevada lithium project reinstated following appeal win

Integrated critical mineral manufacturing company American Battery Technology Company has won its appeal with the US Department of Energy (DoE) for the reinstatement of its competitive grant award... 

Jubilee restarts deliveries from Molefe mine to Sable refinery

Aim-listed Jubilee Metals has resumed run-of-mine (RoM) deliveries to Sable refinery, where refining activities have restarted following the successful expansion of the Molefe mine Pit 2 as part of... 

Minerals Council warns of structural challenges in the electricity system

The electricity data for April and May reflect a system that is operationally more stable, yet structurally under strain, industry organisation the Minerals Council South Africa highlights.... 

Pensana continues to progress Longonjo mine construction

London-listed Pensana has achieved progress on construction of the Longonjo mine, in Angola. The $250-million development is on target and on budget for first mixed rare earth carbonite (MREC)... 

Omnia delivers strong performance in challenging period

JSE-listed Omnia achieved a strong performance for the financial year ended March 31, with its diversified business model and execution in its Agriculture and Mining segments enabling it to weather... 

Sechaba Letaba appointed Steenkampskraal mining GM

As the Steenkampskraal Monazite Mine (SMM) advances toward full-scale production and the next phase of its development, it has appointed Sechaba Letaba as mining GM. He brings with him almost 40... 

Results underpin Kieshöhe’s potential as major rare earth discovery – Kendrick

An initial assessment has confirmed that Kieshöhe has the potential to emerge as a major rare earth discovery alongside London-listed Kendrick Resources’ flagship Teufelskuppe project within the... 

Mali challenges weigh on Resolute Mining’s second-quarter production

ASX-listed Resolute Mining expects second-quarter production at its Syama gold mine, in Mali, to be 30 000 oz, a decrease from the initial expectation of 40 000 oz to 45 000 oz, owing to logistical... 

Glencore-Merafe venture withdraws Section 189 process

The Glencore-Merafe chrome venture has withdrawn a Section 189 process following the approval of a proposed discounted tariff for South African ferrochrome producers by the National Energy... 

AVEVA supports mining, metals companies to meet increasing demand

Mining and metals companies are working to maximise production and ensure they produce high-quality products with the lowest possible environmental impact and at competitive prices, and industrial... 

Oriole increases ownership in Cameroon project to 50%

Aim-listed Oriole Resources has completed the acquisition of a 10% interest in Oriole Mbe from its local partners BEIG3 and Roxane Minerals for $100 000 in cash, as part of a corporate restructure... 

Technology can bolster workplace safety when paired with human accountability

Organisations in South Africa’s industries such as mining and infrastructure are increasingly adopting technology solutions to enhance workplace health, safety and security, there is a clear need... 

Technology can bolster workplace safety when paired with human accountability

Organisations in South Africa’s industries such as mining and infrastructure are increasingly adopting technology solutions to enhance workplace health, safety and security, there is a clear need... 

Council highlights platinum’s role in producing crystals for electronics, optics

Industry organisation the World Platinum Investment Council has highlighted the importance of platinum‑based equipment for producing large, flawless crystals for electronics and optics... 

Lithium Argentina secures RIGI approval for its Cauchari-Olaroz expansion

The expansion of lithium carbonate producer Lithium Argentina’s Cauchari-Olaroz lithium brine operation has been approved by an evaluation committee under Argentina’s Large Investment Incentive... 

Lithium Americas progresses Nevada project, but tariffs weigh on costs

Construction at TSX-listed Lithium Americas’ Thacker Pass project, in Humboldt County, Nevada, is accelerating toward mechanical completion in late 2027, the company highlights in a statement on... 

Cornish secures £52m investment for UK tin project

Aim-listed Cornish Metals has entered into secured credit facilities with the National Wealth Fund and Vision Blue Resources, totalling about £52-million, to support the continued development of... 

Perseus continues to progress Tanzania project to first gold

ASX-listed Perseus Mining’s 80%-owned Nyanzaga gold project, in Tanzania, continues its push towards first gold production in the first quarter of the 2027 calendar year. Four out of the seven... 

Metals One signs uranium waste dump treatment agreement with DISA

Critical and precious metals project developer and investor Metals One has signed an agreement with materials liberation company DISA Technologies to seek to evaluate and, if successful, treat...