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German energy expert says energy transition a mistake
18th October 2024 By: Darren Parker

The energy transition in its current form, as a grid-scale build out of wind and solar with the goal to replace oil, coal, and gas, is probably one of the greatest mistakes that humanity has ever... 


The Century zinc mine in Queensland.
Sibanye-Stillwater operations affected by Queensland bushfire
18th October 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

JSE- and NYSE-listed Sibanye-Stillwater announced on Friday that it had suspended operations at its Century operation in Queensland, owing to a regional bushfire. The company confirmed that all... 


New South Wales Premier Chris Minns
‘Massive boost’ for NSW critical minerals sector
18th October 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

The New South Wales (NSW) government on Friday announced a A$250-million royalty deferral initiative for critical minerals projects and said it would examine the implementation of a rapid... 


Olympic Dam copper mine halted on power outages, severe electrical storms
Olympic Dam copper mine halted on power outages, severe electrical storms
18th October 2024 By: Reuters

Global miner BHP's Olympic Dam copper mine faces power disruptions after severe electrical storms ravaged transmission infrastructure in the northern regions of South Australia, a company... 


Spot gold tops $2 700 as metal extends its record-breaking run
Spot gold tops $2 700 as metal extends its record-breaking run
18th October 2024 By: Bloomberg

Gold topped $2 700 an ounce for the first time, as an escalating conflict in the Middle East saw traders flock to safety. Bullion reached climbed as much as 0.3% to $2 700.47/oz, after Israel said... 


Global Uranium sells gold project to Koonenberry
17th October 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed Global Uranium has announced the sale of its Enmore gold project, in New South Wales, Australia, in line with its growth strategy focusing on its North American uranium portfolio.   


REE specialist appointed Resouro CEO
17th October 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX- and TSX-V-listed explorer Resouro Strategic Metals has announced the appointment of Alistair Stephens as its new CEO, effective November 1. With a background in the mining industry spanning 35... 


MRC secures A$2.4m loan from shareholders
17th October 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

Graphite miner and developer Mineral Commodities (MRC) has secured a loan of A$2.4-million from existing shareholders, including Au Mining and four others. The ASX-listed company will use A$250... 


Gold rallies to record with tight US election and data in focus
Gold rallies to record with tight US election and data in focus
17th October 2024 By: Bloomberg

Gold climbed to a record ahead of US data prints due later Thursday, with traders also monitoring an increasingly tight presidential race that’s driven demand for haven assets. Bullion climbed as... 


Iron-ore slumps toward $100 after housing briefing in Beijing
Iron-ore slumps toward $100 after housing briefing in Beijing
17th October 2024 By: Bloomberg

Iron-ore tumbled to a three-week low, a sign that investors doubt whether China’s latest moves to shore up the property market will do enough to boost construction activity and steel demand. China... 


Laura Tyler
Adriatic appoints former BHP exec as MD and CEO
17th October 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX- and LSE-listed Adriatic Metals has appointed Laura Tyler, a former BHP executive, as MD and CEO. This marks a new chapter for the company as it seeks to strengthen its position as a leading... 


Santos forecasts 2024 output at top end of forecast, Pikka first oil production may start early
Santos forecasts 2024 output at top end of forecast, Pikka first oil production may start early
17th October 2024 By: Reuters

Australia's second-largest oil and gas producer Santos estimated its full-year production to be at the top half of its forecast range on Thursday, and said its Pikka project could start oil... 


The Escondida copper mine in Chile
BHP posts strong Q1 iron-ore, copper results
17th October 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

The world’s biggest listed miner, BHP, has reported a robust start to the 2025 financial year, with production increases across all major commodities. Copper production saw a 4% increase, reaching... 


Record gold price sees Nexus dust off Pinnacles JV study
16th October 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

Australia’s Nexus Minerals is revisiting the Pinnacles joint venture (JV) gold project, in the Eastern Goldfields of Western Australia, in light of the current high gold prices. The previously... 


Greenvale buys new uranium project in NT’s Arunta region
16th October 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed Greenvale Energy has enhanced its Australian energy portfolio with the acquisition of a new uranium project in the eastern Arunta region of the Northern Territory. Greenvale will... 


Aurum-Mako merger creates West African gold firm
16th October 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

Australia-listed Aurum Resources and Mako Gold have announced an agreement to merge, creating an emerging exploration and development gold business in West Africa. The merged company will have two... 


South Africa's Lion ferrochrome operation.
South Africa remains attractive mining investment destination, China hears
16th October 2024 By: Martin Creamer

The  South African mining industry is diversifying from the gold mining era to an industry with a diverse range of mineral resources that include platinum group metals (PGMs), chrome, manganese,... 


Anglo American solar, hydrogen plant at Mogalakwena.
Responsible mining promoted in new global standard initiative
16th October 2024 By: Martin Creamer

Four global metals and minerals mining organisations on Wednesday published a draft consolidated standard that covers a wide range of topics related to responsible mining practices. The Copper... 


ENRG Elements granted permit renewals for Niger project
16th October 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

ASX-listed ENRG Elements has secured a three-year renewal of the three granted exploration permits that make up its 100%-owned Agadez uranium project, in Niger. The exploration permits, covering... 


Bannerman's Etango project
Bannerman confident about market conditions, cash flexibility as it nears final investment decision on Etango
16th October 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

ASX-listed Bannerman Energy says it is progressing towards a final investment decision on the Etango uranium project, in Namibia, with a strong cash position and favourable market conditions. The... 


Drone image of the Lance project facilities on October 9.
Lance uranium on track for December restart
16th October 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The Lance uranium project, in Wyoming, remains on track to restart production in December, owner Peninsula Energy reported on Wednesday. Lance is one of the biggest uranium in-situ recovery... 


Gold industry sees prices rising to $2 941/oz over 12 months
Gold industry sees prices rising to $2 941/oz over 12 months
16th October 2024 By: Reuters

The price of gold is expected to rise to $2 941 a troy ounce over the next 12 months from the current $2 661, delegates to the London Bullion Market Association's annual gathering predicted on... 


Woodside to delist from London exchange
Woodside to delist from London exchange
16th October 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Australian oil and gas major Woodside has announced its decision to delist from the LSE, attributing the move to low trading volumes and a goal to lower administrative costs. The company has... 


Rio Tinto reported a marked improvement in bauxite output.
Rio Tinto maintains FY guidance, reports steady progress at growth projects
16th October 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

Global mining giant Rio Tinto has reported consistent iron-ore production from its operations in Australia’s Pilbara, with third-quarter output increasing by 1% to 84.1-million tonnes. The company... 


Rio Tinto to take control of ERA for Ranger rehabilitation
Rio Tinto to take control of ERA for Ranger rehabilitation
15th October 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

The Takeovers Panel has upheld its decision to dismiss objections from minority shareholders of Energy Resources of Australia (ERA), allowing Rio Tinto to gain full control of the company through... 


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West African Resources reports high-grade gold at Burkina Faso project
15th October 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

ASX-listed unhedged gold mining company West African Resources has reported high-grade gold mineralisation from recent resource definition diamond drilling within the M1 South (M1S) Main Deeps... 


The Bakubang mine shaft.
Wesizwe Platinum audit disclaimer follows funding support delay
15th October 2024 By: Martin Creamer

Owing to the directors of the JSE-listed Wesizwe Platinum not being able to provide major shareholder agreements, its independent auditing company has expressed a disclaimer of review conclusion,... 


Black. Cat appoints Laufmann to its board
15th October 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

Australian miner Black Cat Syndicate has appointed Richard Laufmann as an independent, nonexecutive director with effect from October 15. Laufmann has extensive corporate and operational mining... 


Silver Mines planning next steps for NSW development application
15th October 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

ASX-listed Silver Mines said on Tuesday it was navigating the complexities of legal proceedings surrounding its Bowdens silver project in New South Wales, following an August ruling from the NSW... 


Westgold appoints new COO, GM of projects
15th October 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

Dual-listed Westgold has announced two new leadership appointments to assist the Australia-focused gold miner to achieve its portfolio optimisation goals and to deliver on its growth strategy.... 


Pilbara establishes A$1bn debt facility
Pilbara establishes A$1bn debt facility
15th October 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Australian lithium company Pilbara Minerals has announced a new A$1-billion debt facility in the form of a revolving credit facility (RFC) with a group of domestic and international banks. “The... 


Iron-ore has been in retreat for most of 2024 as a slowdown in China hobbles demand for steel.
Iron-ore drops with leading miners to deliver production reports
15th October 2024 By: Reuters

Iron-ore fell as investors’ attention shifted from China’s plans for stimulus and the outlook for demand to prospects for global supplies, with a procession of leading miners due to deliver... 


A$5m federal grant for Dubbo rare earths project
15th October 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

ASX-listed Australian Strategic Materials (ASM) has been awarded a A$5-million grant from the Australian federal government’s International Partnerships in Critical Minerals (IPCM) programme. The... 


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