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Caracal granted mining licence for Tanzania project
29th October 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

London-listed Caracal Gold has been granted a mining licence for the Kanegele project, in Tanzania. Following the formal application of two mining licences submitted in December 2023, Caracal... 


Aura Minerals acquires Bluestone Resources
29th October 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

TSX-listed Aura Minerals has announced the acquisition of TSX-V-listed Bluestone Resources, gaining the Cerro Blanco gold project and the adjacent Mita geothermal project in Guatemala. The... 


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Zimbabwe’s ruling party passes resolution to have gold-backed ZiG adopted as sole currency
29th October 2024 By: Bloomberg

Zimbabwe’s ruling party passed a resolution to adopt the bullion-backed ZiG currency as the country’s sole legal tender and phase out the use of US dollars. The government is ordered to “expedite... 


Strategic copper and gold alliance for Tennant Creek
28th October 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Australian companies Emmerson Resources, CuFe and Tennant Minerals on Monday announced the formation of a strategic alliance to collaborate on their copper, gold and critical metals development... 


DRDGOLD's Ergo tailings retreatment operation.
DRDGOLD reflects on favourable year during positive gold price climate
28th October 2024 By: Martin Creamer

Although DRDGOLD’s volume throughput target was missed by 17% owing to a delay in the commissioning of new reclamation sites at Ergo, a steady performance from Far West Gold Recoveries (FWGR)... 


Lexington appoints consultancy to establish exploration target for Bothaville project
28th October 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

Aim-listed Lexington Gold has appointed geological consultancy firm Dunrose Trading 186 – trading as Shango Solutions –  to review all historical exploration undertaken on certain South African... 


China gold demand plunges as record prices deter jewellery buyers
28th October 2024 By: Bloomberg

Gold demand in China — the world’s biggest consumer — plunged by more than a fifth in the third quarter as record prices and a sluggish economy dented consumption, especially for jewelry. Total... 


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Akobo reports gold output of nearly 3 kg for October
28th October 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

Gold exploration and mining company Akobo Minerals has reported total production of 2.83 kg of gold at its Segele mine, in Ethiopia, in October. Akobo says this marks a significant milestone in... 


Gold Fields now sole owner of Windfall project
Gold Fields now sole owner of Windfall project
28th October 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

JSE- an NYSE-listed Gold Fields has completed the acquisition of Osisko Mining and is now the sole owner of the Windfall gold project, in Quebec. The project was previously jointly and equally... 


Mali threatens to let Barrick mine permit lapse over dispute
Mali threatens to let Barrick mine permit lapse over dispute
28th October 2024 By: Bloomberg

Mali’s military government has threatened to take back Barrick Gold’s Loulo mine concession when the current permit expires in 2026, amid an escalating dispute over how to divide the economic... 


The contest between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris is currently very tight according to polls in swing states.
BofA’s Hartnett says bets on gold are rising before US election
25th October 2024 By: Bloomberg

Investors are continuing to load up on gold ahead of the US election as a hedge against inflation and populism, according to strategists at Bank of America (BofA). The precious metal hit a record... 


Millennial mining heirs bet the family business on Argentine copper
Millennial mining heirs bet the family business on Argentine copper
25th October 2024 By: Bloomberg

When he was 16, Adam Lundin was lowered by helicopter into the remote wilderness of northern Canada. For the son of a wealthy mining mogul, this was something of an initiation. He spent the summer... 


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On-The-Air (25/10/2024)
25th October 2024 By: Martin Creamer

Martin Creamer talks about green investment, local community businesses and Anglo American. 


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Horizon-Poseidon merger fast-tracks new WA mid-cap gold miner
25th October 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

Australia-listed Horizon Minerals and Poseidon Nickel on Friday announced a merger, consolidating their complementary assets in the Western Australian Goldfields. The proposed transaction will... 


Neo Energy says paperwork for Henkries South acquisition will be completed by month-end
25th October 2024 By: Darren Parker

Uranium developer Neo Energy Metals has said the formal acquisition documentation for its acquisition of the Henkries South uranium project, in the Northern Cape, is progressing as planned and is... 


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Pan African, Harmony, Anglo make headlines
25th October 2024

Mining Weekly Editor Martin Creamer discusses Pan African Resources’ listing of a sustainability-linked instrument under the sustainability segment of the JSE; Harmony Gold’s gold recovery project... 


Kinross earn-in a ‘stamp of approval’ for Puma’s New Brunswick project
25th October 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Canada-based Kinross Gold has agreed an option to earn a 65% interest in the Williams Brook project, in New Brunswick, by funding C$16.7-million in exploration drilling over five years, project... 


The Lihir gold mine in Papua New Guinea
Gold miners crippled by costs risk losing out on bullion’s boom
25th October 2024 By: Bloomberg

Gold prices are at record highs. But disappointing results at the world’s largest miner of the yellow metal signals companies may be struggling to capitalize on sizzling demand. Newmont shares... 


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Projects in Progress 2024 (Second Edition)
25th October 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Creamer Media’s ‘Projects in Progress 2024’ report provides a comprehensive overview of developments in South Africa’s economy, as reflected through some of the major infrastructure projects under... 


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Mali accuses Barrick Gold of breaching agreement, miner denies claims
25th October 2024 By: Reuters

Mali has accused Barrick Gold of failing to abide by commitments made in a recent agreement, charges the Canadian miner denied on Thursday, saying it did not accept any claims of wrongdoing.... 


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Brand showcases products, solutions at exhibitions
25th October 2024

Electronic parts supplier RS Group’s trading brand, RS South Africa, exhibited its mining products and solutions at the Mining and Technical Exhibitions (MTE) for Sibanye-Stillwater on October 24,... 


Let’s go further with Delo® Gold Ultra SAE 15W-40
Let’s go further with Delo® Gold Ultra SAE 15W-40
25th October 2024

When your heavy-duty equipment is working, your business is driving profits. At Astron Energy, our goal is to optimise your diesel engine performance — helping minimise operating costs and maximise... 


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Kennecott copper mine expansion, US – update
25th October 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Activities are continuing at the project. 


Location map of the Madsen mine
Madsen gold project restart, Canada – update
25th October 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

West Red Lake has announced it will increase the size of its previously announced bought-deal financing. 


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Oyu Tolgoi underground mine project, Mongolia – update
25th October 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

The ramp-up of copper production is continuing. 


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Simberi sulphides expansion, Papua New Guinea – update
25th October 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

St Barbara is advancing as “quickly as possible” to bring forward production from the Simberi sulphides expansion. 


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Valentine gold project, Canada – update
25th October 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Calibre Mining Corp has reported that construction of the mine is progressing well. 


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Winu copper/gold project, Australia – update
25th October 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Rio Tinto is continuing to work with the traditional owners to progress the project. 


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Thaba Joint Venture project, South Africa
25th October 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

The Thaba Joint Venture aims to process chrome tailings from historical dumps and run-of-mine chrome ore from the Limberg chrome mine. 


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Mine Waste Solutions extension project, South Africa – update
25th October 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Phase 1 of the Kareerand tailings storage facility expansion project has been commissioned. 


Strong start to FY25 for Northern Star
Strong start to FY25 for Northern Star
24th October 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

Australian gold miner Northern Star delivered strong operational results across all three its production centres, MD Stuart Tonkin reported on Thursday. During the first quarter of the 2025... 


Montage secures $825m for new West Africa gold mine
Montage secures $825m for new West Africa gold mine
24th October 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

Vancouver-based Montage Gold has announced a financing package totalling $825-million to fund the construction of its flagship Koné project in Côte d'Ivoire.  The financing involves Wheaton... 


Osisko Development announces $50m offering
24th October 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

NYSE- and TSX-V-listed Osisko Development has announced a new offering aimed at raising $50-million. The company has entered into an agreement with lead agents to facilitate the sale of up to... 


Newmont CEO Tom Palmer
Newmont's Q3 profit jumps on back of higher gold prices, production
24th October 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

Global gold and copper miner Newmont posted a sharp rise in net earnings for the third quarter on the back of higher output and surging bullion prices. The Denver-based company’s net income was... 


Harmony Gold's Kareerand tailings operation.
Harmony delivers gold recovery project with 30% of building work going to locals
23rd October 2024 By: Martin Creamer

With the streaming agreement between Franco-Nevada and Mine Waste Solutions (MWS) over, Harmony Gold will from now on benefit fully from the soaring gold price that is coinciding with the delivery... 


West African Resources' Sanbrado mine, in Burkina Faso
West African on track to meet upper end of full-year guidance
23rd October 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Gold miner West African Resources says it is on track to achieve the upper end of its full-year gold production guidance of between 190 000 oz and 210 000 oz at an all-in sustaining cost (AISC) of... 


Jean Nel to step down as director of DRDGOLD in Nov
23rd October 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Jean Nel has decided to step down as a director of gold producer DRDGOLD, with effect from November 27, after serving on the board for six years. DRDGOLD says it is thankful for his valuable... 


Hochschild CEO Eduardo Landin
Hochschild reports strong Q3 performance, on track for 2024 goals
23rd October 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

London-listed Hochschild Mining on Wednesday announced a significant jump in its third-quarter production, delivering attributable output of 96 327 gold equivalent ounces (GEO) and eight-million... 


Fresnillo confidently approaches final quarter amid steady production
Fresnillo confidently approaches final quarter amid steady production
23rd October 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

Fresnillo, the world’s biggest primary silver producer, is entering the final quarter with confidence, maintaining its full-year production guidance set earlier this year. The London-listed miner,... 


The Edikan mine
Perseus delivers strong production, cash flow for the September quarter
23rd October 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Africa-focused gold miner Perseus Mining again achieved strong production and cash flow for the quarter ended September 30 – the first quarter of its 2025 financial year – with output having... 


A$10m standby facility boosts Hillgrove’s financial flexibility as Kanmantoo grows
A$10m standby facility boosts Hillgrove’s financial flexibility as Kanmantoo grows
23rd October 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

Copper miner Hillgrove Resources has secured a A$10 million standby debt facility with Freepoint Metals and Concentrates, aimed at strengthening its financial position as it expands operations at... 


Two years of toil has us at new tech tipping point: A conversation with ABB’s Joachim Braun
23rd October 2024

‘We cannot wait for the perfect solution when we have the tools to make a real difference today’ “A green mining industry is not science fiction”, industrial technology giant ABB said earlier this... 


St Barbara's Simberi operation in Papua New Guinea
St Barbara looking to accelerate Simberi expansion in PNG
23rd October 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

Australia-based miner St Barbara is moving as “quickly as possible” to bring forward production from the Simberi sulphides expansion, in Papua New Guinea, MD and CEO Andrew Strelein said on... 


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