Ramokgopa urges Africa to turn cross-border power plans into bankable projects

Electricity and Energy Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa has called for Africa to accelerate the implementation of cross-border electricity infrastructure by converting continental energy plans into... 

Necsa expects to identify SMR partner within a year

The South African Nuclear Energy Corporation (Necsa) expects to identify a partner within the next year for a planned demonstration small modular reactor (SMR), as it steps up efforts to revive... 

Powerfleet and CTRLFleet highlight role of technology in transport sector

Technology companies Powerfleet and CTRLFleet used the Transport Evolution Africa Forum and Expo in Midrand to highlight the growing role of digital solutions in improving transport and logistics... 

Copper deficit could unlock smaller African deposits

A widening copper supply deficit could eventually force the development of smaller deposits that would previously have been considered uneconomic, said Absa Corporate and Investment Banking head of... 

Tontrac highlights integrated logistics and AI solutions at Transport Evolution Africa

Technology company Tontrac System Analytics believes that greater integration between logistics systems and the adoption of agentic artificial intelligence (AI) could unlock significant efficiency... 

Bidvest Mobility partners showcase digital logistics solutions at Transport Evolution Africa

Technology partners of Bidvest Mobility, Zebra Technologies and FarEye, highlighted the growing role of digitalisation, automation and AI in improving transport and logistics efficiency at the... 

Driving fleet efficiency with Shell Fleet Solutions

For fleet operators, every kilometre matters. From fuel efficiency and vehicle uptime to driver convenience and operating costs, success depends on having the right partner on the road. Fleet and... 

Leading the way forward with Shell

In today’s competitive transport industry, fleet operators face increasing pressure to reduce operating costs, improve efficiency, and minimise vehicle downtime. Achieving these goals requires more... 

Grid investment emerging as biggest driver of future copper demand, says analyst

Investment in electricity grids is set to become the single most important driver of copper demand over the coming decades, underpinning growth from renewable energy, electric vehicles (EVs) and... 

Capital discipline will shape mining’s next winners

As mining companies benefit from strong commodity prices and robust cash flows, a familiar challenge is resurfacing: how to allocate capital at the top of the cycle. Rishal Maharaj, coverage... 

Rentech highlights long-term solar value for farming sector

Energy solutions company Rentech is highlighting the long-term financial and operational benefits of solar energy for the agricultural sector, despite persistent concerns among some farmers about... 

Omnia prioritises supply chain security and nutrient efficiency as global fertiliser market uncertainty persists

Diversified chemicals group Omnia is using Nampo Harvest Day 2026 to highlight its response to global fertiliser market uncertainty, with the company having made significant supply chain... 

MTN rolls out AI-driven IoT solutions for agriculture sector

Telecommunications firm MTN is commercialising a suite of AI-driven Internet-of-Things (IoT) solutions for the agricultural sector, while identifying private network infrastructure as an important... 

Fortescue accelerates rollout of large-scale green energy grid in Pilbara

Iron-ore major Fortescue is accelerating the development of what it says will be the world’s first fully integrated, large-scale green energy grid for heavy industry, as part of its push to... 

Peninsula restarts uranium production at Lance project after plant repairs

ASX-listed Peninsula Energy has restarted uranium precipitation and yellowcake production at its Lance project in Wyoming, following the completion of rectification work on the central processing... 

Pacgold delivers first gold at White Dam

Australian junior Pacgold on Thursday announced first gold production at the White Dam project in South Australia, marking its transition from explorer to producer. Initial production from the... 

Develop achieves steady-state production at Woodlawn copper mine

ASX-listed Develop Global has reached steady-state production at its Woodlawn copper mine in New South Wales, following a strong March quarter marked by significant increases in mining and... 

Sandfire flags lower-end FY26 output as weather, delays weigh on performance

Copper miner Sandfire Resources expects full-year production to land in the lower half of its guidance range, after operational challenges weighed on third-quarter performance. In a March quarter... 

Regis builds cash and bullion to A$1.13bn after strong March quarter

Australian gold producer Regis Resources has reported a sharp increase in its cash and bullion position for the March quarter, underpinned by solid production and strong gold prices. The company... 

Predictive Discovery-Robex merger cleared for implementation

Africa-focused Predictive Discovery and Robex Resources will proceed with their proposed merger after all conditions precedent were satisfied or waived, paving the way for completion later this... 

Fire incident halts Kayelekera processing for three weeks

ASX-listed Lotus Resources has temporarily suspended processing operations at its Kayelekera uranium mine in Malawi following a fire that damaged electrical infrastructure, with production expected... 

WA rolls out no-interest loan scheme to support nickel sector

The Western Australian government has unveiled a A$15-million interest-free loan initiative aimed at supporting the state’s embattled nickel sector, as improving prices and sentiment offer hope for... 

Rox inks A$350m syndicated facility agreement for Youanmi

Western Australia-focused developer Rox Resources has secured A$350-million in debt funding for the development of its wholly owned Youanmi gold project. The company on Tuesday confirmed that it... 

Robex ramps up Kiniero output after first gold pour

West Africa-focused Robex Resources has reported a strong start to production at its Kiniero gold mine in Guinea, following the achievement of commercial production in February, with output... 

Barrick confirms slowing Reko Diq, extends review

Gold major Barrick Mining has confirmed it will slow development of the Reko Diq copper/gold project in Pakistan and extend an ongoing review of the asset to mid-2027, citing escalating security... 

Cascadia and Agnico Eagle form alliance

Junior Cascadia Minerals has struck a strategic alliance, earn-in agreement and equity deal with Agnico Eagle Mines, unlocking funding and technical support to advance gold/copper exploration in... 

Paladin faces legal challenge over PLS environmental approval

Uranium miner Paladin Energy has been served with a judicial review application challenging the environmental approval of its Patterson Lake South project in Canada. The application, filed in the... 

Vale Base Metals grows copper, nickel resources, 2026 drilling push targets further gains

Vale Base Metals has reported a 6% increase in its copper mineral reserves and resources to 53-million tonnes in 2025, as the company progresses plans to expand its resource base by more than 20%... 

US court backs Rhyolite Ridge plan, Ioneer reports

Australia- and US-listed Ioneer has secured a key legal victory after a US federal court upheld approvals for its flagship Rhyolite Ridge lithium-boron project in Nevada. The US District Court for... 

Lucara closes $350m bond financing for Karowe underground expansion

Canada-headquartered Lucara Diamond Corp has closed a $350-million senior secured bond issue, providing the financial certainty needed to take its Karowe underground project (UGP) in Botswana... 

Chile clears Codelco–Anglo American joint mining plan

Copper major Codelco and diversified miner Anglo American have received approval from Chile’s antitrust regulator for their planned joint operation of the adjacent Andina and Los Bronces mines.... 

Rio Tinto maintains 2026 guidance despite cyclone disruptions

Diversified miner Rio Tinto has maintained its 2026 Pilbara iron-ore shipment guidance of 323-million to 338-million tonnes, despite disruptions caused by recent cyclones in Western Australia. The... 

Valiant Gold lists on ASX after A$75m IPO

New gold entrant Valiant Gold has debuted on the ASX following the completion of an oversubscribed initial public offering (IPO) that raised A$75-million. The company issued 300-million shares at... 

Metatek raises C$35m in Toronto IPO to fund growth

Airborne geoscience company Metatek-Group has raised C$35-million through an initial public offering (IPO) on the TSX. The company issued seven-million new shares at C$5.00 apiece, generating... 

AngloGold Ashanti targets 500 000 oz/y from US gold discovery

Gold miner AngloGold Ashanti has outlined a maiden 4.9-million-ounce mineral reserve for its Arthur gold project in Nevada, with a prefeasibility study (PFS) confirming a long-life, large-scale... 

Fenix braces for dual hit from fuel constraints and cyclone risk

Australian iron-ore producer Fenix Resources on Thursday warned that diesel shortages linked to geopolitical tensions, combined with the approach of Tropical Cyclone Narelle, were impacting mining... 

US achieves first domestic heavy rare earth oxide output in decades

North America-focused critical minerals producer Energy Fuels has marked a milestone in the development of Western rare earth supply chains, announcing on Wednesday the first US primary production... 

Syrah launches A$104m equity raise, secures strategic funding for graphite operations

Australia-based Syrah Resources on Thursday announced a fully underwritten A$104-million equity raising alongside non-binding strategic funding proposals from the US International Development... 

Rio Tinto’s Diavik diamond mine reaches end of production after 23 years

Rio Tinto has marked the end of production at its Diavik diamond mine in Canada’s Northwest Territories, concluding more than two decades of operations that yielded over 150-million carats of rough... 

A$2bn deal to secure Boyne aluminium smelter, boost energy transition

Rio Tinto, the Queensland government and the Australian federal government have announced a A$2-billion partnership to secure the long-term future of the Boyne aluminium smelter in Gladstone, while...