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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Africa
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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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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