In a resolute demonstration of their “unwavering commitment to operational continuity”, some members of industry representative Aluminium Federation of South Africa (Afsa) have undertaken the... 

Lynas Rare Earths has announced a cost blowout at its Kalgoorlie rare earths processing facility. 

Orion Minerals has reported an increase in the mineral resource estimates for three deposits that form part of the Okiep copper project. 

ASX-listed Mineral Resources (MinRes) this week said that Western Australia’s domestic gas policy could hamper the development of its onshore gas assets. During the company’s full-year results... 

South African thermal coal producer and exporter Thungela Resources will take operational control of the Ensham coal mine, in Queensland, Australia, from September 1, as all conditions precedent to... 

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said there is a risk of a "new model of colonialism" if nations with critical minerals do not regard custodianship as a "global responsibility", as firms race to... 

Energy major bp will take an investment decision on the H2Kwinana project, in Western Australia, in 2024, and is aiming to start production by 2026. The company last week completed its concept... 

Potash developer BCI Minerals has received credit approvals for A$650-million of project finance for its Mardie salt project, in Western Australia. The company on Friday said that the Northern... 

PERTH (miningweekly.com) – Energy major bp is a step closer to a final investment decision (FID) on its energy hub H2Kwinana, having completed its concept development phase study. The study... 

The world’s biggest exporter, China, recently reported its biggest contraction in overseas shipments since the Covid-related slump of February 2020, while Germany, the world’s third-largest... 

Dr Nwabisa Takata Scientist at the National Metrology Institute of South Africa (NMISA) under the Chemical, Material and Medical Metrology division. Main activity of company: The main activity of... 

BHP CEO Mike Henry has said a projected timeline for first production under an accelerated expansion scenario at Phase 2 of the Jansen project remains 2029. 

Kore Potash has received a letter of support from the Congo-Brazzaville Ministry of Mines regarding the company’s development of the project. 

Pensana is on track to re-engineer the Longonjo project to reduce its upfront capital cost. 

Vedanta Resources is ready to pay $250-million owed to suppliers in Zambia before the company resumes control of copper mines that were seized by the Southern African nation’s government more than... 

State-owned rail network operator Transnet has hired five private security companies in an effort to reduce chronic theft and vandalism of trains that disrupt its operations. Transnet said it was... 

Prices of nickel ore in top global producer Indonesia have surged about 10% in recent weeks, say local buyers, after an investigation into mining quotas disrupted production of the metal used in... 

Oil and gas major Santos has reported a fall in production, revenue and underlying profits for the half-year ended June. Production for the six months under review was down 13% on the previous... 

Changes in Britain’s automotive industry were likely to spur new resource partnerships in Australia, Resources Minister Madeleine King said this week. Speaking at the Australian-British Chamber... 

Once short-term and medium-term rail restoration has been achieved, a best-of-breed approach should be adopted to put South Africa on a competitive logistics path, says thermal coal exporter... 

International critical minerals company Nyrstar has called on the federal government to include zinc to its critical minerals list, and to better align the country’s strategic approach to critical... 

London-listed Pensana has advised that it is on track to re-engineer the Longonjo project, in Angola, to reduce its upfront capital cost to $200-million and complete financial due diligence for... 

To navigate the considerably softer coal prices, as well as inflationary pressures and the underperformance of Transnet Freight Rail, export coal-mining company Thungela has enhanced its business... 

Martin Creamer discusses renewables and decarbonisation projects. 

Triple listed Jervois Global has “moderated” the pace of restart operations at its São Miguel Paulista (SMP) nickel cobalt refinery in São Paulo, Brazil. The company in January this year took a... 

Despite contributing only a small percentage to global steel production, the South African steel sector supplies critical components to the global economy, says industry body Southern African... 

South Africa’s automotive manufacturing sector has been a real success story for the country; however, it must now bolster domestic demand and adapt its policies and initiatives as the shift... 

South Africa’s surge in trucking that’s emerged largely due to higher coal prices and train bottlenecks may lead to catastrophic job losses in the road transport sector when factors ease, according... 

Decarbonisation of coal mining company Exxaro’s operations and entire value chain is an urgent imperative to reduce carbon dioxide emissions, which will result in the additional benefits of... 

Despite the negative impacts that coal-fired power stations have on the environment and local populations, localized energy solutions developer NET Energy owner Mike Blenkinsop has stressed that... 

ASX-listed Canyon Resources has announced a subscription agreement with Singapore-based Eagle Eye Asset Holdings (EEA) which could result in the investment of up to A$59.7-million. EEA has agreed... 

The half-year revenue contribution from the energy business of Exxaro Resources was 17% higher than in the first half of last year, with energy generation from the Cennergi wind assets driven up by... 

The Australian Petroleum Production and Exploration Association (Appea) has warned that changes to the Western Australian Domestic Gas Policy would curb investment in new onshore gas supply, saying... 

TSX-listed Ivanhoe Mines' Kamoa Copper subsidiary has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Lobito Atlantic International for the transportation of copper concentrate produced at the... 

Resources investment company Menar MD Vuslat Bayoglu has emphasised that South Africa is on the precipice of a significant industrial revolution. Fuelling this revolution, however, will require a... 

While investors are focused on Ecuador’s tumultuous presidential election, two other measures on the ballot in the August 20 vote will also shape the country’s financial future. Ecuadorians are... 

The operating profit of Aim-listed mining services group Goldplat, which owns and operates gold recovery operations in South Africa and Ghana, decreased to £1.19-million for the fourth quarter of... 

The Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has released details of the companies participating in the three consortia shortlisted to participate in an upcoming bidding process to design, fund and... 

Independent international engineering and consulting firm ILF Consulting Engineers (ILF) has entered into a partnership agreement with Hyphen Hydrogen Energy, which is preparing to build a... 

Energy Council of South Africa CEO James Mackay believes an expedited promulgation of the Electricity Regulation Amendment (ERA) Bill together with the unbundling of Eskom will send a clear signal... 

Junior iron-ore developer Genmin has signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding (MoU) with China’s Valin Hongkong International Trade Co, a subsidiary of Hunan Valin Steel Co over the... 

Major Rio Tinto on Friday announced that the Simandou joint venture (JV) partners had concluded key agreements with the Republic of Guinea and the Winning Consortium Simandou (WCS) on the...