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US Vice President JD Vance
US Vice President JD Vance
Vance says details of proposed Alaska LNG pipeline need to be worked out
6th October 2026 By: Reuters

US Vice President JD Vance said on Monday that a long-planned liquefied natural gas (LNG) pipeline in Alaska was going to happen, but there were still some details that needed to be worked out with South Korea. Last week, US President Donald... 


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Laguna Verde lithium brines
CleanTech validates Laguna Verde process flowsheet ahead of DFS
6th October 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Aim-listed CleanTech Lithium has validated the process envisioned by the Laguna Verde prefeasibility study (PFS) to produce high-purity lithium carbonate. The company conducted a comprehensive... 


Former Anglo American CEO Mark Cutifani
Stalwart Cutifani joins intelligence firm Horizon Engage advisory board
6th October 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Mining veteran Mark Cutifani has joined the board of strategic intelligence and geopolitical risk analysis firm Horizon Engage in an advisory capacity. With an unparalleled career spanning four... 


Cosmo Oil's Chiba refinery
Japan's Iwatani, Cosmo to develop hydrogen supply chain at Chiba refinery
6th October 2026 By: Reuters

Japan's Iwatani Corporation and Cosmo Energy Holdings said on Tuesday they have made a final investment decision to jointly develop a hydrogen supply chain at Cosmo's Chiba refinery near Tokyo,... 


Anorthosite rock
Greenland Mines increases ownership in anorthosite producer AnorTech to 19.9%
6th October 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Nasdaq- and Frankfurt-listed Greenland Mines has exercised in full its option to acquire an additional 9.9% stake in Canadian anorthosite producer AnorTech, which owns the Gronne Bjerg project, in... 


Norsk Hydro's Alunorte refinery
Norway's Norsk Hydro sees up to $210m hit from gas supply disruption at Alunorte
6th October 2026 By: Reuters

Norsk Hydro said on Monday it could take a financial hit of up to $210-million as it continues to buy gas at spot-market prices following disruptions to natural gas deliveries at its Alunorte... 


Pueblo Viejo gold mine
Barrick completes latest participatory environmental monitoring at Pueblo Viejo
6th October 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Global gold and copper miner Barrick Mining Corporation has completed its fifty-ninth Participatory Environmental Monitoring exercise at the Pueblo Viejo gold mine, in the Dominican Republic. This... 


Zinc smelting
China turns on the export taps as LME zinc squeeze grinds on
6th October 2026 By: Reuters

China has historically been a significant net importer of refined zinc, but that looks set to change this year. Exports surged to 40 668 tons in August, the second-highest monthly tally in almost... 


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Perpetual Next's biomethanol blueprint
Hydrogen producer Lhyfe signs latest MoU with biomethanol producer in Netherlands
6th October 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Green hydrogen producer Lhyfe's Netherlands subsidiary has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with renewable raw materials producer Pioneer Next to explore the potential long-term supply of... 


Capital enters Australian market, raises revenue guidance
Capital enters Australian market, raises revenue guidance
6th October 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

London-listed mining services group Capital has completed the acquisition of 100% of the share capital of Metres Down Under (MDU), a specialist underground drilling company headquartered in... 


A hydropower plant
Gemcorp joins Madagascar to raise $5bn for energy, mining
6th October 2026 By: Bloomberg

Madagascar wants to raise as much as $5-billion by teaming up with asset manager Gemcorp Capital Management to fund energy, infrastructure and mining projects in the island nation. The partnership... 


Askari completes district-scale soil programme to define new Uis priority targets
Askari completes district-scale soil programme to define new Uis priority targets
6th October 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

ASX-listed Askari Metals has completed a project-wide soil geochemical sampling campaign across an exclusive prospecting licence (EPL) at its Uis project in the Erongo region of Namibia. The... 


Suncor oil sands operation in Alberta
Suncor to sell offshore Canada oil stakes to Ithaca for $842m
5th October 2026 By: Reuters

Canada's Suncor Energy said on Sunday it had agreed to sell its interests in three offshore oil assets to London-based Ithaca Energy ITH.L for C$1.2-billion ($841.69-million) in upfront cash. The... 


Tungsten ore
Vietnam's Masan High-Tech seeks approval for 5% private placement to fund tungsten expansion
5th October 2026 By: Reuters

Vietnamese tungsten producer Masan High-Tech Materials is seeking shareholder approval for a private placement of up to 5% of its shares to long-term investors to fund mine expansion and downstream... 


Nisk project drilling
Canada's Power Metallic tasks engineering consultant BBA for Nisk project PEA
5th October 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Canadian copper, nickel, gold and silver explorer Power Metallic has appointed BBA as lead engineering consultant for a preliminary economic assessment (PEA) on the Lion and Nisk Main deposits at... 


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People work in a processing plant at Dinson Iron and Steel Company in Mvuma, Zimbabwe
Tsingshan's Zimbabwe steel unit partners with state rail firm to boost haulage capacity
6th October 2026 By: Reuters

The Zimbabwean steelmaking unit of Chinese metals giant Tsingshan Holding Group on Monday signed a partnership deal with the National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) to expand capacity for coal and... 


Norsk Hydro's Alunorte refinery
Norway's Norsk Hydro sees up to $210m hit from gas supply disruption at Alunorte
6th October 2026 By: Reuters

Norsk Hydro said on Monday it could take a financial hit of up to $210-million as it continues to buy gas at spot-market prices following disruptions to natural gas deliveries at its Alunorte... 


Westwin Elements nickel refinery
Westwin Elements to invest $502m in Mississippi nickel refinery
6th October 2026 By: Reuters

Westwin Elements said on Monday it plans to invest $502-million over five years to build a commercial-scale Class 1 nickel refinery in Natchez, Mississippi, as the US seeks to expand domestic... 


US Vice President JD Vance
Vance says details of proposed Alaska LNG pipeline need to be worked out
6th October 2026 By: Reuters

US Vice President JD Vance said on Monday that a long-planned liquefied natural gas (LNG) pipeline in Alaska was going to happen, but there were still some details that needed to be worked out with... 


Zinc smelting
China turns on the export taps as LME zinc squeeze grinds on
6th October 2026 By: Reuters

China has historically been a significant net importer of refined zinc, but that looks set to change this year. Exports surged to 40 668 tons in August, the second-highest monthly tally in almost... 


Cosmo Oil's Chiba refinery
Japan's Iwatani, Cosmo to develop hydrogen supply chain at Chiba refinery
6th October 2026 By: Reuters

Japan's Iwatani Corporation and Cosmo Energy Holdings said on Tuesday they have made a final investment decision to jointly develop a hydrogen supply chain at Cosmo's Chiba refinery near Tokyo,... 


Fortuna Metals advances Phase 1 drilling at Kampini, Mkanda projects in Malawi
5th October 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

ASX-listed Fortuna Metals has started a 66-hole Phase 1 drilling programme at its Kampini rutile and graphite project, in Malawi. The targeted exploration footprint is defined by two primary... 


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Magazine round up | 02 October 2026
Magazine round up | 02 October 2026

A video round up of this week’s magazine, highlighting our cover story, features and Business Leader.  

BIDS SOUGHT: A request for proposals has been issued by Transnet National Ports Authority for a small- to medium-scale liquefied natural gas terminal at the Port of East London, pictured. The terminal operator will be expected to design, finance, develop, construct, operate, and maintain the terminal under a 25-year concession agreement, and transfer the asset at the end of the period. A greenfield site of about 8 900 m² in size, and located within the port’s West Bank precinct, has been earmarked for the development.
BIDS SOUGHT

A request for proposals has been issued by the Transnet National Ports Authority for a small-to-medium scale liquefied natural gas terminal at the Port of East London, pictured. The terminal... 

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Positive public-private collaboration must continue to be applied optimally

South Africa’s debt-to-GDP has stabilised, a more competitive electricity market is advancing, and efforts to improve rail and port logistics are progressing. National Treasury is on track to... 

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Costly delay

The difficulties being faced by South Africa’s steel industry extend beyond the well-documented problems of primary steelmaking. Epitomised by the recent mothballing by ArcelorMittal South Africa... 

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Rogan Davies, CEO of  Rhino Energy Holdings
Rogan Davies

This week we profile Rogan Davies, CEO of Rhino Energy Holdings, a solar engineering, procurement, construction and maintenance provider 

BLOWING FOUL: While El Niño is expected to heat things up this summer, South Africa continues to experience episodic blasts of icy undiplomatic storms from the northwest. The recent imposition of new visa restrictions brought to the fore tensions that seem impervious to evidence and diplomatic overtures. Perhaps South Africa’s best option now is to simply wait for the inevitable winds of political change.
BLOWING FOUL

While El Niño is expected to heat things up this summer, South Africa continues to experience episodic blasts of icy undiplomatic storms from the northwest. The recent imposition of new visa... 

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