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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Harmony remains on track to exceed the full-year production guidance
Johannesburg Harmony Gold Mining Company has announced that total gold production for the six months ended 31 December 2024 (“H1FY25”)
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Alphamin brings 2024 production to 17,324 t, up 38% in 2024
Alphamin Resources has announced Q4 production at the Bisie mine, DR Congo, of 5,237 tonnes tin-in-concentrate, bringing 2024 production to
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Kibali gold mine ends 2024 with strong performance
Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo – Barrick’s Kibali gold mine achieved an improved performance in the last quarter of the
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Lumwana Mine fuels Zambia’s growth with major expansion on the horizon
Lumwana Mine, Zambia – Barrick Gold Corporation has reaffirmed its commitment to Zambia’s economic growth, contributing over $3.7 billion since
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GOLD: Twiga Partnership Drives Sustainable Value Creation in Tanzania’s Economy
Bulyanhulu Gold Mine, Tanzania – Barrick Gold Corporation has injected over $4.24 billion into the Tanzanian economy since establishing the
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Barrick’s inability to ship gold affects operations and the local economy
Toronto – Barrick Gold Corporation remains restricted from shipping gold from its Loulo-Gounkoto mining complex in Mali. In addition, an
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Gemfields Group updates on Mozambique unrest
LONDON – On 24 December 2024, Gemfields made an announcement regarding incidents occurring on 23 December 2024 and involving groups
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Jubilee projects: Implementation of copper processing capacity
Jubilee reports that the increased processing capacity of 25 000 tonnes of copper per annum will be achieved through upgrades
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Gemfields enacts actions to cut costs and streamline the business
As a result of the challenges in the emerald market, each of which management view as being transient, Gemfields is
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Atlantic Tin secures Achmmach DFS funding
Achmmach mine developer Atlantic Tin has raised US$5 million from Apex Royalties to continue its Definitive Feasibility Study at the
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Africa’s largest gold mine probes significant new discoveries
Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo – Very significant near-mine discoveries within trucking distance of the plant are poised to keep
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Jubilee develops open pit mining operation to access copper reefs
Jubilee acquired a 95% interest in the Munkoyo mine, which is located within 55 kilometres of the Sable Refinery, in
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Focus on Pan African Resources
In the early 2010s, Pan African was a single-asset company, holding only the Barberton Mines underground operations. Over the past
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Twiga leads extractive industry’s contribution to Tanzanian economy
Bulyanhulu Gold Mine, Tanzania – The Twiga partnership between Barrick Gold Corporation and the Tanzanian government is contributing 51% of
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Transforming Lumwana mine into a long-life, high yield, top copper producer
Toronto – The feasibility study for the expansion of Barrick’s Lumwana mine in Zambia is expected to be completed by
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