Copper demand is expected to rise by 75% to 56-million tonnes by 2050, necessitating substantial investment, a new report by data analytics firm Wood Mackenzie shows. The firm says that, as major... 

Johannesburg-listed coal and energy company Exxaro is expecting the Federal Reserve, the European Central Bank, the Bank of England and the South African Reserve Bank, among others, to start... 

Chinese steelmakers slashed output last month as woeful demand forced steep cuts on an industry contending with a collapse in margins. Steel production in July plunged about 9% on both the month... 

Turkish steelmaker Tosyali Holding said on Thursday that it will form a partnership with Angola's state oil company Sonangol to establish an integrated iron and steel plant. Tosyali's subsidiary in... 

Mining and renewable energy company Exxaro Resources has declared an interim dividend in reporting its interim results for the six months to June 30. Half-year revenue of the Johannesburg Stock... 

South Africa’s preparation for a brand new economic future is coinciding with the biggest ever Electra Mining Africa show, which takes place in Johannesburg, from September 2-6. Five interconnected... 

Gold edged up to near a record, as investors awaited key inflation data that could prompt the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates next month. Bullion reached as high as $2 478.61 an ounce –... 

The Africa region delivered its “usual reliable performance” with steady production and well contained costs, Barrick CEO Dr Mark Bristow reported this week when it maintained its quarterly... 

Pandora A/S’s chief executive officer expects it will take less than ten years before consumers buy more lab-grown diamonds than mined stones because they increasingly weigh up costs and climate... 

Iron-ore slumped — following its fourth weekly loss in five — on concerns that a slowdown in steelmaking at Chinese mills, combined with record shipments from Australia and Brazil, would lead to a... 

Johannesburg Stock Exchange-listed Merafe has reported a profit of R720-million for the six months ended June 30, on higher realised chrome ore prices and a weaker rand:dollar exchange rate. But... 

Gold steadied ahead of key US data prints this week, with traders focused on whether they will reinforce bets the Federal Reserve will soon pivot to monetary easing. Bullion was trading near $2... 

Olympic gold medals are worth more than ever at this year’s Paris games, with the raw materials that go into them having the potential to fetch about $900 each. The medals contain six grams of... 

Ahead of the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, on August 9, mining industry organisation the ICMM’s members have reaffirmed their commitment to respect the rights of Indigenous... 

When it comes to the energy transition, the countries that implement the strongest energy portfolios and power grids the fastest and most effectively are going to be the winning countries. That is... 

Astron Energy, which has successfully rebranded one of South Africa’s transport fuel forecourt networks, is described by Glencore CEO Gary Nagle as being a terrific asset. With the restart to full... 

Argentina is the next frontier for copper growth, “no question”, Glencore CEO Gary Nagle highlighted on Wednesday when the London- and Johannesburg-listed diversified mining and marketing company... 

iversified mining and marketing company Glencore on Wednesday highlighted what it described as “strong strategic achievements for the group over the year to date”. Against the backdrop of lower... 

Diversified mining and marketing company Glencore is to continue to oversee the responsible decline of its thermal coal operations over time, the board has decided. While the decision has been... 

Gold mining company AngloGold Ashanti on Tuesday reported a soaring interim dividend improvement on strong free cash flow uplifted by the elevated gold price, operational improvement and cost... 

Gold steadied after being pulled into Monday’s global rout, when it slumped as some traders cut holdings to cover potential margin calls. Spot bullion plunged as much as 3.2% in the previous... 

Industrial metals found firmer footing on Tuesday, the day after commodities were swept up in a tumultuous global selloff of risk assets. Copper, aluminum and zinc all steadied after a frenzied... 

The revived Rietberg copper mine is on its way to becoming the cash cow of Copper 360, the Johannesburg Stock Exchange AltX company, which last week produced the first copper ore in the O’Kiep... 

Gold fell as much as 1.2% in early Asian trading, dragged lower by weakness in global stocks, which offset concerns over heightened tensions in the Middle East. Spot bullion — which rallied close... 

The International Seabed Authority (ISA) has elected Leticia Carvalho of Brazil as its next secretary general, as pressure mounts for a pause on efforts to mine the sea floor for minerals for use... 

Global mine production of 929 t of gold in the three months to the end of June was a record for a second quarter, a period of firm gold demand and record gold prices, the World Gold Council... 

The capital-raising success that emerging copper and zinc mining company Orion Minerals achieved is kindling high hopes that smaller South African shareholders will be facilitated to play a greater... 

In this article, conflict management and development practice Concentric Alliance (CA) executive director Dr Renosi Mokate and senior associate Ramabina Mahapa write that mining companies with... 

Ferrochrome production attributable to the Johannesburg Stock Exchange-listed Merafe Resources from the Glencore Merafe Chrome Venture for the six months to June 30 was a 17%-lower 154 000 t... 

Gold demand, excluding over-the-counter (OTC) investments, decreased by 6% year-on-year to 929 t in the second quarter, as a significant decline in jewellery consumption overshadowed moderate gains... 

The Pacific island nation of Kiribati is tiny, with just 120 000 residents scattered across 32 tropical atolls, but it’s playing an outsize role in an election that will determine whether companies... 

Diversified mining and marketing company Glencore expects to be able to announce the decision of the board regarding the potential demerger of its coal and carbon steel materials business next...