August 19, 2025 First Quantum commissions $1.25B Zambia copper expansion amid debt push The S3 project includes a new processing plant that nearly doubles ore-milling capacity, expands smelter throughput and develops a new open pit.
August 19, 2025 South African iron ore mine faces closure as ArcelorMittal crisis weighs Assmang, a joint venture between African Rainbow Minerals and Assore, is weighing the closure of its Beeshoek iron ore mine.
August 18, 2025 BHP posts five-year low profit on weaker iron ore prices The world's largest listed miner reported an underlying attributable profit of $10.16 billion, missing the Visible Alpha consensus of $10.22 billion.
August 18, 2025 GoviEx rebrands into Atomic Eagle with reverse takeover of ASX-listed shell The combined company will continue with the development of the Muntanga project in Zambia.
August 18, 2025 Harmony Gold’s MAC Copper takeover gets regulatory nod The acquisition of MAC represents a strategic shift by South Africa's leading gold producer to diversify its portfolio with critical minerals.
August 18, 2025 South Africa mining lobby gives draft law feedback with concerns The nation’s gold output has shrunk by more than 70% in the past 20 years.
August 18, 2025 China hits back after US warning on toxic mine spill in Zambia US envoy Michael Gonzales has said the incident could rank among the world’s worst such disasters.
August 17, 2025 Uganda targets higher exports with first large-scale gold mine The $250 million Chinese-owned project will also refine bullion to 99.9% purity.
August 16, 2025 African Rainbow boosts Surge Copper stake to 19.9% Surge's main asset is the 100%-owned Berg project in central British Columbia.
August 15, 2025 Tsingshan to invest $800M in Zimbabwe steel plant The funds would be allocated towards a blast furnace and supporting infrastructure to double the capacity.
Lynas Rare Earths CEO to retire after over a decade in role Amanda Lacaze would remain with the company until the end of the current financial year to enable a smooth transition, Lynas said. January 12, 2026 | 03:13 pm
