Galleon receives key water permit for Timmins gold project

The Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks has granted Galleon Gold Corp a Category 3 Permit to Take Water (PTTW) for its West Cache gold project, in Timmins, Ontario. The PTTW... 

PEA demonstrates strong economics of DoubleView's Hat project

A preliminary economic assessment (PEA) of Doubleview Gold Corp's polymetallic Hat porphyry project, in British Columbia, has demonstrated robust project economics, with a post-tax net present... 

Cerro de Pasco enters project development funding agreement with US DFI

Peru-focused Cerro de Pasco Resources has entered into a project development funding agreement with the US government's development finance institution, the International Development Finance... 

Ramaphosa offers condolences to families of six killed in Jhb construction site collapse

President Cyril Ramaphosa has offered his "deep condolences" to the families of reportedly six people who died when a building collapsed in Ormonde, Johannesburg, on March 2. "The President’s... 

Minbos secures $16m IDC debt facility for Cabinda fertiliser project

ASX-listed Minbos Resources on Monday announced a $16-million debt facility from the Industrial Development Corporation of South Africa (IDC) to advance construction of its Cabinda phosphate... 

Malaysia renews Lynas operating licence for 10 years

Australian producer Lynas Rare Earths has secured a ten-year renewal of its Malaysian operating licence, providing longer-term certainty for its downstream processing operations and supply chain... 

Diavik and First Nation sign closure agreement as diamond mine winds down

The Tłı̨chǫ government and Diavik diamond mine have signed a formal closure agreement as the Northwest Territories operation prepares to end commercial production in March. The agreement was... 

Lindian in trading halt pending acquisition announcement

Australia-headquartered and -listed critical minerals company Lindian Resources entered a trading halt on Friday, citing the announcement of a “material acquisition”. The company, which is... 

Mantashe calls on Ekapa to intensify efforts to recover mineworkers' bodies

Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe has urged mine management and rescue teams to intensify efforts to ensure the recovery of the remains of five mineworkers, who have been... 

Dateline moves into US heavy rare earths with California acquisition

Stepping up its exposure to US critical minerals, ASX-listed Dateline Resources on Friday announced the acquisition of the Music Valley heavy rare earth elements project in California, securing 57... 

Basin Energy signs definitive deal to sell Canada uranium project

ASX-listed Basin Energy has executed a definitive agreement to divest its 100%-owned Marshall uranium project in Saskatchewan to Green Canada Corporation (GCC), crystallising up to C$900 000 in... 

Lundin upsizes credit facility to $4.5bn

Canadian base metals producer Lundin Mining has increased its unsecured revolving credit facility, lifting the total committed amount to $4.5-billion and extending the maturity to February 26,... 

Neil Colquhoun

This week we profile Neil Colquhoun, president of Epson Middle East, Türkiye and Africa-Central and West Africa. Epson is a technology company specialising in printing, scanning, visual display,... 

Fingals, Majestic ore flows as Black Cat approves A$20m Lakewood expansion

ASX-listed Black Cat Syndicate has processed first ore from its 100%-owned Fingals openpit and Majestic underground mines through the Lakewood mill, while also approving a A$20-million expansion of... 

Nevada tops annual global mining survey rankings, China ranks last

Nevada is the world’s most attractive mining jurisdiction, while China ranks last, according to the 2025 Annual Survey of Mining Companies published by the Fraser Institute on Thursday. The... 

Tungsten Mining eyes US listing

ASX-listed Tungsten Mining will pursue a listing on a major US exchange as part of a broader strategy to position itself within allied critical minerals supply chains and accelerate development of... 

Smart poles provide increased security, digital access for Slovo Park informal settlement

Turnkey engineering, procurement and construction and information and communications technology company Pythagoras Infrastructure Group has completed the installation of seven offgrid smart poles... 

Liquid Intelligent Technologies announces debt repayment, new credit facilities

Cassava Technologies business Liquid Intelligent Technologies on Thursday announced the full repayment of its rand-based term loan and dollar-based revolving credit facility. In tandem with this... 

Eramet declares force majeure at Senegal mineral sands mine following a fire

French minerals resources company Eramet has declared force majeure at its Grande Côte (EGC) mineral sands operation, in Senegal, after a localised fire occured at the wet concentrator plant (WCP)... 

Tiger Brands reports 'robust' performance for the four months to Jan 31

Packaged goods company Tiger Brands delivered a "robust" performance for the four months to January 31, with year-on-year increases in revenue from continuing operations and operating profit from... 

Unions express anger, dismay over Ekapa's liquidation plans

Trade union UASA says it is "deeply saddened" by Ekapa Resources and Ekapa Minerals' plans to apply for liquidation while workers, families and the broader mining community are still coping with... 

Council hopes for mining incentives in future budgets; bemoans lack of support for ferroalloys industry

The Minerals Council South Africa has expressed disappointment that there was no mention in the 2026 Budget, presented to Parliament by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana on February 25, of reduced... 

Capital pleased with favourable demand as it secures new contracts

Mining services company Capital has announced several material contract developments across its drilling, mining and laboratory operations in a favourable demand environment. "We are pleased to... 

2026 Budget highlights

Engineering News editor Terence Creamer discusses the big themes in the 2026 Budget, delivered by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana on February 25, as well as what the Budget means for business and... 

Kali consolidates Pilbara footprint

Perth-based junior Kali Metals has consolidated its Pilbara footprint by acquiring SQM Australia's 30% interest in the DOM’s Hill and Pear Creek projects in Western Australia. The transaction will... 

OR Royalties buys additional NSR over Spring Valley

Canadian royalty group OR Royalties has agreed to acquire additional net smelter return (NSR) royalties over the construction-ready Spring Valley gold project in Nevada for $168-million in cash,... 

Frontier Lithium welcomes start of Berens bridge and road construction in Ontario

Greater Sudbury-based Frontier Lithium has welcomed the start of construction on the Berens bridge and road project in Northern Ontario, following confirmation from Ontario’s Minister of Northern... 

Barrick announces new appointments

Toronto-listed Barrick Mining has announced the appointments of James J. McGuire as chief legal and policy officer and Woo Lee as chief global affairs officer. Both executives will report to... 

Eskom publishes Medupi FGD cost-benefit analysis report for public comment

Power utility Eskom is encouraging communities, environmental groups, industry representatives, government institutions and other interested and affected parties to review, and comment on, a draft... 

Catalina sells Tasmania iron-ore project, raises capital at premium

ASX-listed Catalina Resources has agreed to divest its Nelson Bay River (NRB) iron-ore project in Tasmania and secured additional equity funding, moves it says will simplify its asset base and... 

Lindsay Ralphs appointed chairperson designate of Blu Label

JSE-listed distribution company Blu Label has appointed Lindsay Ralphs independent nonexecutive director and chairperson designate, with effect from February 24. Ralphs's appointment as chairperson... 

Opinion: Risks, rewards and realities of South Africa’s wholesale electricity market reform

n this article, EE Business Intelligence MD Chris Yelland writes that South Africa's electricity market is moving towards a competitive, rules-based, multi-market structure with transparent price... 

Redmont promoted to COO at Emerald Resources

Gold exploration company Emerald Resources has appointed Josh Redmond as COO with immediate effect. Redmond will oversee operational performance across the group’s portfolio, including the planned... 

True North Copper awarded Qld grant to assess Mt Oxide legacy materials

ASX-listed True North Copper has been awarded A$400 000 under the Queensland government’s Collaborative Development Programme (CDP) to assess legacy mine waste streams at its Mt Oxide project. The... 

Wicheeda selected for BC advanced critical minerals initiative

The Wicheeda rare earth element (REE) project, near Prince George in British Columbia, has been selected as one of only three new “promising projects” by the province’s Critical Minerals Office... 

Faraday Copper's C$100m private placement backed by Lundin trusts, BHP

Base metals developer Faraday Copper on Monday announced a non-brokered private placement to raise up to C$100-million, with participation from trusts associated with the Lundin family and a wholly... 

Trilogy expands Ambler Metals leadership to advance Alaska copper projects

TSX- and NYSE American-listed Trilogy Metals has announced a series of senior management appointments at its 50:50 joint venture (JV) with South32 as the partners advance the Upper Kobuk Mineral... 

Stanmore delivers record output, lifts dividend despite softer coal prices

ASX-listed Stanmore Resources has reported record run-of-mine and saleable coal production for the 2025 financial year in what CEO Marcelo Matos describes as an expansionary 12-month period for the... 

Lefroy Exploration pours first gold from Lucky Strike

ASX-listed Lefroy Exploration has produced its first gold from the Lucky Strike gold mine, marking a key milestone for the junior explorer as its inaugural toll-milling campaign moves toward... 

Discovery Silver makes new board appointment

Precious metals company Discovery Silver on Friday announced the appointment of Lee Hodgkinson to its board of directors. Hodgkinson has more than 25 years of experience as a partner in public...