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The Escondida mine
BHP confident of group’s future growth opportunities, despite warning of lower 2027 copper output
16th July 2026 By: Chanel de Bruyn

Global diversified miner BHP produced nearly two-million tonnes of copper and record iron-ore production for the financial year ended June 30, but has substantially lowered its copper production guidance for the 2027 financial year, mainly as a... 


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Fury Gold halts drilling, exploration activities at Eau Claire as wildfire nears
16th July 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

TSX- and NYSE-listed Fury Gold Mines has halted drilling and exploration activities at its Eau Claire camp, in the James Bay region, in Quebec, Canada, owing to a forest fire burning within the... 


West Red Lake Gold reports strong second-quarter operational performance
West Red Lake Gold reports strong second-quarter operational performance
Updated 7 hours ago By: Sabrina Jardim

Canadian gold producer and developer West Red Lake Gold Mines has reported that meaningful progress has been made in the ramp-up of its Madsen mine, in the Red Lake mining district of Ontario,... 


The Taca Taca project area
First Quantum said to seek sale of stake in giant copper project
15th July 2026 By: Bloomberg

First Quantum Minerals is in talks to sell a stake in one of the world’s biggest undeveloped copper projects as rival miners and strategic investors rush to boost exposure to the metal. First... 


Elemental Royalty acquires stake in Quilla Resources, royalty over Peru copper project
Updated 7 hours ago By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Nasdaq- and TSX-listed Elemental Royalty has entered into an investment agreement of $25-million with Peruvian mining company Quilla Resources and its subsidiary Minera Pamapa de Cobre (MPC) to... 


The Saindak mine
Pakistan pledges more security for China-run copper and gold mine after insurgency warning
16th July 2026 By: Reuters

Pakistan has pledged extra security for its largest operating Chinese-run copper and gold mine after the operator warned that worsening militant violence could force it to halt production within a... 


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Congo Ebola outbreak disrupts US-backed minerals talks, sources say
15th July 2026 By: Reuters

A worsening Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is disrupting travel and delaying meetings tied to a US-backed critical minerals partnership aimed at loosening China's hold on... 


Drilling core from the Odienne project
Predictive Discovery buys minority stake in West Africa-focused explorer
15th July 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed Predictive Discovery will invest about $10-million, or about C$14.15-million, in TSX-V-listed exploration company Awalé Resources in exchange for about 12.3% of Awalé's shares. “Awalé is... 


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TRX Gold Corporation CEO Stephen Mullowney
TRX Gold reports record throughput, plant expansion milestones
16th July 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

TSX-listed TRX Gold Corporation CEO Stephen Mullowney says the company’s results for the quarter ended May 31 demonstrate that the company’s investments in plant optimisation are delivering... 


Peru President-elect Keiko Fujimori
Fujimori's mining push could spur unrest in Peru, study says
15th July 2026 By: Reuters

Peru's President-elect Keiko Fujimori could face new protests in mining areas as her government tries to spearhead large copper and other mining projects that have been delayed for years, according... 


The El Abra mine
Chile's Codelco expects flat copper output in coming years, chairperson says
16th July 2026 By: Reuters

Chile's State-run copper miner Codelco expects production in the coming years to stay similar to current levels, chairperson Bernardo Fontaine said on Wednesday, when asked if the company was on... 


The Maricunga salt flat
Codelco sees lithium project in Chile's Maricunga salt flat feasible in eight more years
16th July 2026 By: Reuters

Chile's Codelco expects its lithium project in the Maricunga salt flat to become a reality in eight years, chairperson Bernardo Fontaine said on Wednesday. The Maricunga lithium project is managed... 


Aura Energy welcomes changes to Sweden's Nucleur Activities Act
16th July 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Australia- and London-listed Aura Energy has welcomed the enactment, in Sweden, of legislation to amend that country's Nuclear Activities Act. Under the terms of the revised legislation, uranium... 


The Reko Diq project area
Capital reports record revenue in the second quarter
Updated 5 hours ago By: Sabrina Jardim

Mining services company Capital has reported another quarterly revenue record of $117.3-million for the three months ended June 30. This contributed to stronger-than-expected revenue of... 


The Manono project area
Zijin starts Congo lithium exports to China, sources say
Updated 5 hours ago By: Reuters

China's Zijin has started exporting lithium concentrate from its Manono project in Democratic Republic of Congo, five sources familiar with the matter have told Reuters. "Exports started in June as... 


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Ghana approves revised mining law to strengthen oversight
15th July 2026 By: Reuters

Ghana's cabinet has approved amendments to its mining law for submission to parliament, Mines Minister Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah said on Wednesday, as part of government efforts to increase... 


Cennergi CEO Danie Du Plessis, Exxaro CEO Ben Magara and Exxaro executive head of energy Leon Groenewald
Exxaro celebrates commercial operation of Lephalale solar project
15th July 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

Diversified resources group Exxaro Resources has, through its wholly-owned renewable-energy business Cennergi, celebrated the commercial operations date milestone of the Lephalale solar project... 


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ACTOM expands Pretoria West manufacturing hub with battery assembly, high-voltage equipment capacity
15th July 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Electromechanical equipment manufacturer ACTOM has expanded its manufacturing footprint at its Pretoria West industrial campus, in Gauteng, with the launch of the ACTOM Static Energy battery... 


The Taca Taca project area
First Quantum said to seek sale of stake in giant copper project
15th July 2026 By: Bloomberg

First Quantum Minerals is in talks to sell a stake in one of the world’s biggest undeveloped copper projects as rival miners and strategic investors rush to boost exposure to the metal. First... 


Beaming plant manager holds up Far West's first doré gold bar.
First doré gold bar pour at DRDGOLD’s new Far West smelt house
15th July 2026 By: Martin Creamer

The new elution circuit and smelt house facility at DRDGOLD's Far West Gold Recoveries is performing to specification. “The initial capital estimate was met, and we came in on time and within... 


Drilling core from the Odienne project
Predictive Discovery buys minority stake in West Africa-focused explorer
15th July 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed Predictive Discovery will invest about $10-million, or about C$14.15-million, in TSX-V-listed exploration company Awalé Resources in exchange for about 12.3% of Awalé's shares. “Awalé is... 


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Sovereign commits to responsible mine development during Mining Minister's visit
15th July 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Malawi Mining Minister Thoko Tembo has noted the importance of responsible mine development that balances economic opportunity with sound environmental management and long-term benefits for... 


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A video round up of this week’s magazine, highlighting our cover story, features and Business Leader.
Magazine round up | 10 July 2026

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

WHEELED ELECTRICITY: Electricity trader Discovery Green has signed a ten-year power purchase agreement with forest-product company York Timber Holdings. The deal will result in 90% of the energy consumed at the Jessievale sawmill in Mpumalanga being supplied by wheeled renewable electricity, and will reduce the JSE-listed company’s carbon emissions. Photograph: Creamer Media
WHEELED ELECTRICITY

Electricity trader Discovery Green has signed a ten-year power purchase agreement with forest-product company York Timber Holdings. The deal will result in 90% of the energy consumed at the... 

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To combat climate change, green molecules are needed in addition to green electrons

“If we look at how the economy is carbonised, an electron can only decarbonise between 60% to 70% of the economy.” This important point has been emphasised by SLR Consulting Power Sector Lead... 

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Measured ambition

South Africa’s planned R1-trillion infrastructure programme is undoubtedly a chance to revive the struggling construction sector and to stimulate industrialisation. After more than a decade of weak... 

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Dr Jonathan Atkinson, MD of Solidaridad Southern Africa
Jonathan Atkinson

This week we profile Dr Jonathan Atkinson, MD of Solidaridad Southern Africa, an international civil society organisation operating in more than 40 countries on five continents that works with... 

METRO BACKSLIDING: While there were some positives in the Auditor-General’s latest report on municipalities, the ongoing decline in the audit performance of the country’s metros remains a cause for concern. None of the metros, where 24.9-million people reside, achieved a clean audit. Metros that received an unqualified audit opinion and published credible financial statements were listed as the City of Cape Town, eThekwini, and the consolidated group for the City of Johannesburg. Separate financial statements for the City of Johannesburg, without its municipal entities, regressed to a qualified audit opinion.
METRO BACKSLIDING

METRO BACKSLIDING: While there were some positives in the Auditor-General’s latest report on municipalities, the ongoing decline in the audit performance of the country’s metros remains a cause for... 

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