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Orion mine site.
$40m for Prieska Copper Zinc Mine development in South Africa’s Northern Cape
19th October 2026 By: Martin Creamer

The first copper and zinc production from Uppers at the reviving Prieska Copper Zinc Mine in South Africa’s well-endowed Northern Cape is targeted for the end of next year, Orion Minerals reported... 


QAMT subsurface technology
Canadian subsurface imaging expert Dias launches two new powerful exploration aides
16th October 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Canadian advanced subsurface imaging company Dias Geophysical has commercialised two new technologies called DSTX (Deep Search Transmitter) and QAMT (Quantum Airborne MagnetoTellurics), which... 


Gold mineralisation
First Au acquires TechGen's Ida Valley exploration licences in Western Australia
12th October 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

ASX-listed First Au has entered into a binding agreement with fellow-listed TechGen Metals to acquire its Ida Valley project. The acquisition comprises two tenements, both exploration licences,... 


Anglo American CEO Duncan Wanblad,
South Africa remains premier mining jurisdiction, says Anglo which is investing R11bn
12th October 2026 By: Martin Creamer

South Africa remains one of the world's premier mining jurisdictions, Anglo American has spelt out emphatically, amid itself investing R11.2-billlion in the ultra-high dense media separation... 


An aerial view of the area that the Bambadji advanced gold exploration project, in Senegal
Bambadji Project acquisition creates substantial concession holding in Senegal
9th October 2026 By: Halima Frost

The $200-million acquisition of the 190 km2 Bambadji advanced gold exploration project, in Senegal, from major gold and copper producer Barrick Mining and IAMGOLD, enables Canadian precious metals... 


Minerals Council South Africa president Paul Dunne
Minerals Council launches investment, growth strategy for mining industry
8th October 2026 By: Schalk Burger

The Minerals Council South Africa has launched its Investment and Growth Strategy to attract further investments in exploration, new mines and existing operations, and thereby grow the sector,... 


Desk and chairs in a boardroom
TNR Gold receives buyout offer from shareholder Altius
8th October 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

TSX-V-listed TNR Gold has entered into an exclusivity arrangement with shareholder Altius Minerals Corporation, after receiving an unsolicited nonbinding proposal from Altius regarding the... 


DRC Mines Minister Louis Watum Kabamba
Congo launches geological survey in push to unlock mineral potential
6th October 2026 By: Reuters

Democratic Republic of Congo has launched a nationwide airborne geological mapping programme aimed at improving knowledge of its vast mineral reserves to reduce exploration risk and attract... 


Andrada CEO Anthony Viljoe.
Latest Lithium Ridge drilling highlights upside potential
6th October 2026 By: Martin Creamer

London-listed and Namibia-focused Andrada Mining, a tin producer with a portfolio of critical minerals mining and exploration assets in Namibia, has announced more assay results from its Lithium... 


Fortuna Metals advances Phase 1 drilling at Kampini, Mkanda projects in Malawi
5th October 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

ASX-listed Fortuna Metals has started a 66-hole Phase 1 drilling programme at its Kampini rutile and graphite project, in Malawi. The targeted exploration footprint is defined by two primary... 


A photo of one of Skeleton Coast's Namibia EPLs
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... 


The Sukarii gold mine
Six years after a mining reboot, Egypt's gold ambitions start to take shape
30th September 2026 By: Reuters

Egypt's mining sector drew hundreds of millions of dollars in planned investments this week as companies seek gold and other minerals in a country often seen as one of Africa's most under-explored.... 


Sandstone project area
Brightstar grows Sandstone mineral resource to 3.6-million ounces
28th September 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

ASX-listed Brightstar Resources has doubled its Two Mile Hill-Shillington mineral resource estimate (MRE) to 1.45-million ounces, with indicated resources having increased in particular by 177% to... 


a small mining operation in the bush
South Africa’s resilience to be highlighted at Indaba
25th September 2026

Amid global volatility, events such as the upcoming Joburg Indaba conference – taking place on October 7 and 8, at The Inanda Club, in Sandton – shine light on South Africa’s route to resilience,... 


A mine vehicle at the lip of a mining operation at dawn
Event to highlight influential topics
25th September 2026 By: Halima Frost

The fact that mining was chosen as one of the three critical industries in the third phase of the Government-Business Partnership is a “tremendous vote of confidence” in the sector’s ability to... 


A session at the Joburg Indaba led by Bernard Swanepoel
Indaba plans to address hard topics ‘face on’
25th September 2026 By: Halima Frost

The programme for the Joburg Indaba mining conference revolves around one connecting idea: South African mining has to convert a period of real volatility into a “durable advantage”, says Joburg... 


Argentina President Javier Milei
Argentina's Milei addresses UN as tensions rise over Falkland Islands
23rd September 2026 By: Reuters

Argentina's President Javier Milei on Wednesday will address world leaders at the United Nations General Assembly amid escalating tensions with Britain over oil exploration around the Falkland... 


Fervo Energy geothermal plant
US awards $99m for geothermal drilling, technology projects
22nd September 2026 By: Reuters

The US Department of Energy (DoE) on Monday said it selected 21 projects for up to $99-million in funding to advance geothermal energy development, a source of around-the-clock power that has... 


Major gathering of minerals researchers.
More than 300 to focus on innovative minerals sector solutions, Mintek reports
21st September 2026 By: Martin Creamer

More than 300 emerging researchers, industry leaders, government, academia and other stakeholders are to gather this month and next to explore innovative solutions to challenges in the minerals... 


Mushima North drill core samples
Tertiary Minerals announces proposed fundraise to advance Zambia project
21st September 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

Following the encouraging results from the recent Phase 4 drilling at the Mushima North project, in Zambia, Aim-listed Tertiary Minerals has announced its plan to advance the project further and... 


Drill core sample (copper)
Tertiary Minerals advances exploration at base metals prospect in Zambia
18th September 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Aim-listed mineral exploration and development company Tertiary Minerals has outlined a higher-grade, shallow silver/copper/zinc mineralised zone at its Target A1 prospect at the Mushima North... 


Stardust project locations in Cadillac Break
Canadian gold explorer Stardust to raise up to $14.5m for Cadillac Break prospecting
18th September 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

TSX-V-listed gold explorer Stardust Metal Corporation has appointed Canaccord Genuity Corporation as lead agent and sole bookrunner on behalf of a syndicate of agents to be formed in connection... 


The above image depicts a plane in the process of an aeromagnetic survey
Botswana advances critical mineral, power diversification
18th September 2026 By: Lynne Davies

While mining industry employers association Botswana Chamber of Mines CEO Charles Siwawa believes Botswana’s diamond mining sector will re-emerge sometime in the future, he says it is important for... 


The above image depicts a map with the location of Botswana's Minerals' northern Botswana licenses within the wider regional copper corridor
AI platform proves crucial for Botswana exploration
18th September 2026 By: Lynne Davies

Following the analysis of historical geological data at its first two northern exploration licences in the Ngamiland district, Botswana, explorer and developer Botswana Minerals has used its... 


Copper development in South Africa's Northern Cape.
Orion sharpens governance ahead of taking on copper producer status
17th September 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Base metals company Orion Minerals, which on Thursday, September 17 described itself as being on the way to becoming South Africa’s next significant copper producer, has taken firm steps to sharpen... 


Alkali Flats project area in the US
Nevada-focused lithium explorer Fulcrum promotes COO Keenan to MD
16th September 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

ASX-listed Fulcrum Lithium has promoted COO Scott Keenan to MD effective immediately. Keenan had led the company as COO since its initial public offering in November 2024.  


drilling site
State exploration programme targets critical minerals
11th September 2026 By: Devina Haripersad

South Africa’s government geological agency the Council for Geoscience (CGS) has introduced a high-resolution mapping programme to identify areas with potential to host critical minerals, with the... 


Emerita exploration
Emerita appoints Belan chairperson
10th September 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

TSX-V-listed zinc, copper, lead, gold and silver explorer Emerita Resources has appointed Joseph Belan executive chairperson effective September 9. He succeeds David Patterson who stepped down as... 


Chile President Jose Antonio Kast
Chile proposes market reform to boost junior mining exploration
10th September 2026 By: Reuters

Chile has introduced a capital markets reform aimed at boosting early-stage mining exploration and attracting foreign capital to the world's top copper producer and second-largest lithium supplier,... 


The Tenke Fungurume mine in the DRC
Congo extends State control over mining with bid to lock down geological data
8th September 2026 By: Reuters

Democratic Republic of Congo plans to tighten control over geological data that guides billions of dollars in mining exploration, potentially extending state influence over the development of... 



Drill core sample from Mushima North
Tertiary Minerals announces results from Phase 4 infill drilling at Zambia project
7th September 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

Aim-listed Tertiary Minerals has announced additional laboratory analytical results from the recent Phase 4 drill programme at the Discovery zone in Target A1, at its Mushima North project in... 


Serval Resources CEO Robin Birchall
Serval confirms renewal of exploration licences in Botswana
4th September 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Copper and future metals developer Serval Resources has confirmed that all exploration licences within its Botswana portfolio have now been renewed. The latest renewals include PL 061/2021, PL... 


Cerro Caliche project area, in Mexico
Sonoro makes two key VP appointments for Mexican exploration excellence
3rd September 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

TSX-V-listed Sonoro Gold Corporation has promoted Oscar Armando González Peña to exploration VP and Melvin Herdrick to senior VP for Mexico. Gonzáles has worked as exploration manager and chief... 


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