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Danakali explores new liquidity options; pursues a new project
18th January 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

The board of directors of ASX-listed Danakali is exploring a range of new liquidity options for shareholders following the $154.7-million distribution from the sale of the Colluli potash project,... 


BHP CEO Mike Henry
BHP’s solid first half dimmed by metallurgical coal stumble
18th January 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

Diversified mining group BHP has had a “solid” operational first half, CEO Mike Henry said on Thursday, reporting higher six-month copper and energy coal production, but lower iron-ore and... 


ICMM CEO Rohitesh Dhawan
Global mining commits to nature-positive future
18th January 2024 By: Martin Creamer

Global mining and metals companies have committed at Davos to take urgent action to support a nature-positive future by 2030 that promotes the health, diversity and resilience of species,... 


Kropz makes last drawdown from recent loan
17th January 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Aim-listed Kropz has made the final drawdown of R52-million related to a bridge loan facility it secured with its major shareholder, African Rainbow Capital Fund, in December. The full... 


Ian Cockerill, Mark Cutifani and Tony O'Neill
South Africa-linked mining luminaries advising on metals industry greening
17th January 2024 By: Martin Creamer

South Africa-linked mining luminaries are playing roles in an initiative to transform the metals industry with clean technology. Being targeted for metals is the elimination of energy-intensive... 


Copper 360 CEO Jan Nelson
Smart wristwatches to uplift mineworker well-being at Copper 360
16th January 2024 By: Martin Creamer

Computer programmes that use artificial intelligence (AI) to model orebodies and plan mines optimally have already been introduced by Copper 360, says the JSE AltX-listed Northern Cape copper... 


JSE business development manager Patrycja Kula-Verster
JSE presents opportunity for critical mineral miners to access capital
12th January 2024 By: Martin Creamer

Critical mineral demand is growing significantly at a time when South Africa has a pressing need to reawaken its public markets – two crucial needs that can be fulfilled in one go by companies... 


Reward announces capital raise to advance Beyondie SoP project
Reward announces capital raise to advance Beyondie SoP project
10th January 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

After gaining shareholder approval for the acquisition of the Beyondie sulphate of potash (SOP) project, in Western Australia, ASX-listed Reward Minerals is seeking to raise about A$22.8-million... 


Emmerson still awaiting Ministerial environmental approval for Morocco project
8th January 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

London-listed Emmerson is still awaiting the session of the Commission Ministérielle de Pilotage (Ministerial Committee) to obtain environmental approval for the Khemisset potash project that it is... 


ICMM CEO Rohitesh Dhawan.
Mining urged to embrace international council’s new Scope 3 emissions guidance
13th December 2023 By: Martin Creamer

All mining and metals companies are being urged to embrace new guidance on reducing Scope 3 emissions, which was published by the International Council for Mining and Metals (ICMM) on Wednesday.... 


Kore appoints new CFO
11th December 2023 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Potash development company Kore Potash has appointed Andrey Maruta CFO, with effect from December 11. This follows the resignation of Amanda Farris as acting CFO. 


Another WA potash hopeful folds
Another WA potash hopeful folds
8th December 2023 By: Mariaan Webb

Australian Potash, which owns Lake Wells sulphate of potash (LSOP) development in Western Australia, has succumbed to financial challenges, leading to the company being placed in the hands of... 


The Mogalakwena PGMs mine
Anglo American preps sweeping cost cuts as price rout bites – sources
7th December 2023 By: Reuters

Anglo American is preparing to freeze spending on growth and widen job cuts in South Africa, going far beyond its initial savings target and paving the way to mothballing some higher-cost platinum... 


Mining's net fixed capital formation, shown in blue, must be boosted.
Greenfield investment lagging badly, mining’s contribution to economy halved
1st December 2023 By: Martin Creamer

The growth of investment in fresh new greenfield mining projects is lagging badly and the contribution of the South African mining industry to the national economy has more than halved in the last... 


India launches first part of critical minerals auction worth $5.4bn
30th November 2023 By: Reuters

India on Wednesday launched the first part of its critical minerals auction worth an estimated 450-billion rupees ($5.40-billion), the country's mines minister said. Mines Minister Pralhad Joshi... 


Former Nedbank investment banker Paul Miller.
New Utshalo has potential to boost mining IPOs, enliven public markets
24th November 2023 By: Martin Creamer

South Africa has a pressing need to reawaken its public markets and the new Utshalo must be complimented for setting out to do just that. New mining capital raisings have become too few and far... 


ARM founder and executive chairperson Dr Patrice Motsepe and Wits ARM Building.
African Rainbow Minerals provides R20-million for Wits University research
23rd November 2023 By: Martin Creamer

Diversified mining company African Rainbow Minerals (ARM) is supporting postdoctoral research into water, energy and digitalisation at the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) in Johannesburg.... 


Integrated Geoscience Solutions Technical Director Dr David Khoza.
Imperative that exploration plan be implemented as matter of urgency – Khoza
17th November 2023 By: Martin Creamer

If South Africa is not to be left out of the exploration boom, spurred by the immense mineral resources required to develop technologies needed to achieve net zero, it is imperative that the... 


Reward eyes Kalium Lakes potash assets
Reward eyes Kalium Lakes potash assets
16th November 2023 By: Mariaan Webb

ASX-listed potash explorer and developer Reward Minerals has put up its hand to acquire Kalium Lakes, the owner of the Beyondie sulphate of potash (SoP) project, in Western Australia. The... 


Centrex lowers Queensland phosphate mine's expansion costs
Centrex lowers Queensland phosphate mine's expansion costs
7th November 2023 By: Mariaan Webb

Despite inflationary pressures impacting the mining sector, Australian resources company Centrex has made a substantial cut to its capital expenditure (capex) guidance for the expansion of the... 


Nutrien warns against 'artificial' market constraints
3rd November 2023 By: Bloomberg

The world’s largest maker of crop nutrients is cautioning against any meddling in the economics of fertilizer markets. “The artificial injection of artificial constraints into supply-and-demand... 


BHP CEO Mike Henry.
Potash presenting BHP with exciting growth path, CEO tells AGM
1st November 2023 By: Martin Creamer

Johannesburg-listed diversified mining major BHP has an exciting growth path ahead in potash used in fertilisers essential for food security and more sustainable farming, the company’s CEO Mike... 


Hathorn to step in as interim CEO at Kore
31st October 2023 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Brad Sampson will step down as CEO of Aim- and JSE-listed Kore Potash at the end of November, with chairperson David Hathorn to assume the role of CEO in the interim. Kore, which owns the Kola and... 


The Jansen project is the biggest mining investment in Saskatchewan's history
BHP to double Jansen potash output with $4.9bn expansion
31st October 2023 By: Mariaan Webb

Diversified mining major BHP announced on Tuesday that it has approved an investment of $4.9-billion for Stage 2 of the Jansen potash project in Saskatchewan, Canada. The company has already... 


Danakali aims to distribute $108m to shareholders following Colluli sale
27th October 2023 By: Marleny Arnoldi

ASX-listed Danakali has confirmed it will distribute 90% of the Colluli Potash project sale proceeds in January next year, following the sale of the project, which is located in Eritrea, in the... 


Afrimat group CEO Andries van Heerden
Afrimat continues to weather economic shocks through diversification
26th October 2023 By: Darren Parker

Mid-tier mining and materials company Afrimat’s strategy to diversify between commodities and revenue streams, coupled with stringent capital allocation, has enabled the group to continue to... 


Anglo American Strategy & Sustainability Director Helena Nonka.
Anglo carbon emissions cut by transition to 100% renewables in South America
25th October 2023 By: Martin Creamer

The transition of Anglo American to 100% renewable electricity supply across its South America operations has helped the London- and Johannesburg-listed diversified mining company to reduce its... 


Avenira cleared to start mining at Wonarah
24th October 2023 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The Northern Territory government has approved ASX-listed Avenira’s mine management plan (MMP) for the Wonarah phosphate project, clearing the way for mining to start. The MMP authorisation... 


Kropz makes second drawdown on bridge loan facilities
23rd October 2023 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Aim-listed Kropz on October 20 made the second drawdown, of R75-million, on a previously announced bridge loan facilities of R250-milllion with African Rainbow Capital (ARC) Fund. The emerging... 


Avenira's DSO dreams could come true
19th October 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

A feasibility study onto a direct shipping ore (DSO) operation at the Wonarah potash project, in the Northern Territory, has proven economical for ASX-listed Avenira. The DSO operation would be... 


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