First Quantum Minerals produces 91k tonnes of copper in 2Q 2025
Total copper production for the second quarter was 91,069 tonnes, a 9% decrease from Q1 2025 mainly as a result
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Africa
Mozal smelter faces unclear future due to electricity costs
The future of the Mozal Aluminium smelter in Mozambique is unclear as the facility struggles to obtain an electricity supply.
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Kibali, Africa’s largest and greenest gold mine, continues to deliver growth
Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo – Drilling results from the ARK-KCD corridor continue to strengthen confidence in its scale and
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Mining and overall real GDP growth start 2025 on the back foot
As expected, real GDP growth momentum weakened in the first quarter (Q1) of 2025 as the economy expanded by only
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Clean energy technologies drive demand for green metals in Africa
The transition to clean energy technologies continues to drive demand for green metals. Despite prevailing challenges, Africa stands to play
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Smelting operations at the Lion smelter temporarily suspended
SANDTON – Merafe Resources refers to the announcements published on SENS on 3 February 2025 and 25 April 2025 regarding
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IRH buys majority stake in Alphamin
United Arab Emirates-based International Resources Holding (IRH) has entered into an agreement to acquire Tremont Master Holding’s majority stake in
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Sibanye Stillwater gold: Ore pass blockages impacted production
Gold production from the SA gold operations (excluding DRDGOLD) of 3,297kg (106,001oz) for Q1 2025 was 15% lower than for
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Alphamin revises production guidance to 17,500 tonnes
Alphamin Resources has revised down its guidance for production at its Bisie tin mine in eastern DR Congo on production
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Zimplats negatively impacted, Impala Canada concentrate 5% lower
Quarter ended 31 March 2025 – Mined and milled volumes continued to be negatively impacted by the availability and performance
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African green metal mining: Projects and main participants
In Africa, there are several projects in green metal mining that have either been approved or are still at infancy
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DRDGold: Gold production decreased by 12%, revenue up by 4%
Johannesburg – DRDGold Limited in its Operating update for the quarter ended 31 March 2025 has reported that revenue for
Read moreGEMFIELDS’ Kagem to recommence emerald mining
LONDON – Gemfields is pleased to announce that Kagem Mining Limited (“Kagem”), the emerald mine in Zambia which is 75%
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Green metals reserves and production in Africa
Green metals play a vital role in the transition to clean energy and the decarbonisation of the global economy. Africa
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Phase 3 copper concentrator feed grades to improve throughout 2025
The majority of the ore processed by the Phase 3 concentrator continues to be from underground development. The crews at
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Ivanhoe identifies underexplored area within the Zambian Copperbelt
Much like the Kamoa-Kakula Copper Complex and the Western Forelands Exploration Project in the DRC, the Zambian licences represent an
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Merafe updates on closing its ferrochrome smelting operations
Sandton – Merafe refers to the announcement published on 3 February 2025 regarding the business review process initiated by the
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Barrick calls for responsible leadership as Mali situation escalates
Toronto: Barrick Gold Corporation confirms that it has continued to engage in good faith with the Government of Mali to
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Stats SA: Mining sector contraction in Q1 2025 is a hit to real GDP
The latest figures for real mining production indicate a tough start to 2025, with nine out of the 12 mining
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Gold Fields update on the Damang Mining lease extension
As previously disclosed, Gold Fields (through its indirect subsidiary, Abosso Goldfields Limited) had applied for an extension of the Damang
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Geratech smelts tin with scrap aluminium
South African company Geratech has developed an aluminothermic process under the name ThermiTin to smelt cassiterite to high purity tin
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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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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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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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TOSYALI SULB orders Midrex with 2.5 million tons DRI complex
Libya intends to become a supplier of direct reduced iron (DRI) in the Mediterranean basin and beyond with the announcement
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Jubilee Roan commences high grade copper production
Jubilee Metals, a diversified metals producer with operations in South Africa and Zambia, has announced an operational update at its
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First Quantum: Zambia’s energy situation remains challenging
First Quantum reports that Zambia’s energy situation remained challenging through the fourth quarter. However, the Company’s proactive strategy of securing
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First Quantum: Kansanshi S3 expansion achieved 62% construction completion
First Quantum reports that The Kansanshi S3 Expansion remains on track for completion in mid-2025. During the fourth quarter of
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Northam Platinum: Booysendal reached steady production, Eland ramp-up on schedule
Northam Holdings’ financial results for the six-months ended 31 December 2024 (“H1 F2025”) are underpinned by a solid production performance.
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