Rio Tinto to invest $1.8bn to develop Brockman iron ore mine extension
PERTH, Australia – Rio Tinto will invest $1.8 billion1 to develop the Brockman Syncline 1 mine project (BS1), extending the life
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The U.S. is Canada’s biggest consumer of mineral resources
Ontario’s resource sector, now on the front lines of a trade war with America, is a significant engine of growth
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Alphamin temporarily ceases mining operations
GRAND BAIE, MAURITIUS – Alphamin Resources has announced that its board of directors has made the difficult decision to temporarily
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Exxaro Resources – Revenue up 5%, profit down 28%
Exxaro, a large South African-based diversified resources group, with interests in the coal, energy and ferrous markets released its reviewed
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Sustainable copper sulphide leaching process with high copper recovery
Metso has launched its efficient Cu POX leaching process to address the needs of the copper extraction industry. As ore compositions change due
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Global platinum demand is expected to contract 5% in 2025
Global platinum demand is expected to contract 5% (-437 koz) to 7,850 koz as industrial demand sheds 346 koz largely
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Sibanye-Stillwater: Lithium refinery to be completed in Q3 2025
The SA PGM operations delivered another consistent operational performance with PGM production of 1,835,410 4Eoz (including attributable production from Mimosa
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Aluminium industry responds to US 25% tariffs
Novelis Aluminium says “We appreciate President Trump’s continued focus on strong trade actions to support the aluminium industry in the
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South African platinum mine supply to decline by 6% to 3,899 koz in 2025
Global platinum mine supply is expected to resume its multi-year structural decline in 2025, falling by 260 koz to 5,506
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Anglo American delivers 39,400 tonnes of Nickel production in 2024
A strong operational performance delivered 39,400 tonnes of Nickel production for the year, above guidance, demonstrating operational improvements that led
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HPGRSense roll monitoring solution optimizing grinding efficiency
Metso is launching the HPGRSense™ solution for optimizing grinding efficiency through accurate monitoring of its HRC™e high-pressure grinding rolls (HPGR). Unique to
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Gold shines for Sibanye-Stillwater
The strategic importance of the Sibanye-Stillwater’s diversified portfolio of metals, was again reinforced by the significant increase in the financial
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Newmont reports net income of $3.4 billion; provides full year 2025 guidance
DENVER – Newmont Corporation has announced its fourth quarter and full year 2024 results, and provided guidance for the full
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Hydro responds to US 25% aluminium tariffs
Key players in the aluminum industry continue to react to Trump’s plan to impose a 25% tariff on all steel
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Calibre merges with Equinox to create Canada’s 2nd-largest gold producer
Impetus in the gold market is not just attracting investor attention—it’s also driving new activity in the mining sector, with
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Anglo American Platinum PGM refined production decreased by 14%
Anglo American Platinum reports its refined production decreased by 14% to 1,027,900 ounces as expected, as the built-up work-in-progress inventory
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Drop-bottom furnace for heat treatment of aluminium castings
The furnace will shortly be installed and commissioned at a facility operated by a multinational power solutions corporation. The custom-designed
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Sibanye Stillwater and Glencore venture adds significant value to SA PGM chrome production
JOHANNESBURG: Sibanye-Stillwater has reported operating and financial results for the six months ended 31 December 2024, and reviewed condensed consolidated
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Anglo American’s steelmaking coal production decreases by 49%
Steelmaking coal production decreased by 49% to 2.4 million tonnes in Q4 2024, primarily impacted by the suspension of mining
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Global platinum supply and demand outlook for 2025
Global supply is forecast to contract by 4% (-291 koz) to 7,002 koz in 2025, as mine supply falls short
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Sibanye-Stillwater uranium strategy
On 9 December 2024, the Group announced that it had agreed to sell its Beatrix 4 shaft, Beatrix operations in
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Impact of import tariffs by United States of America on Hulamin
Pietermaritzburg – Hulamin derives approximately 11% of its rolled products volumes from exports to the United States of America. Hulamin
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World Platinum: Total supply up 3% in 2024 and is forecast to reduce 4% in 2025
World Platinum Investment Council publishes its Platinum Quarterly data set, which examines activity in the fourth quarter and full year 2024. It also
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Porous tin foam electrode solves expansion challenges in lithium-ion batteries
Porous tin foam electrode solves expansion challenges in lithium-ion batteries A breakthrough in lithium-ion battery (LIB) technology has emerged as
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VOD plant to produce high-grade stainless steel
Baosteel Desheng Stainless Steel Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of China Baowu Steel Group, located in Fuzhou, issues the Final Acceptance
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Sibanye-Stillwater Chrome opportunity: increasing feed and improving recoveries
On 19 February 2025 a strategic enhancement to the historical Marikana chrome contract (Marikana Contract) and a new Chrome Management
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Trump tariff can cause 100,000 US aluminium industry job loses
The CEO of aluminium producer Alcoa has warned Donald Trump’s planned tariffs could result in 100,000 US job losses. US
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Largest gold miner reports significant Q4 earnings
The world’s largest gold miner reported strong earnings and reaffirmed its commitment to reward shareholders as it improves its balance
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De Beers and Botswana sign diamond partnership for the next generation
Anglo American announces that De Beers Group (“De Beers”) and the Government of the Republic of Botswana (the “Government of
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Novelis tests hydrogen in recycling furnace at aluminium facility
Novelis has successfully tested using hydrogen fuel to power a recycling furnace at its UK plant in Latchford, Warrington. The
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