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Rio Tinto posts highest H1 earnings in four years as data centre boom boosts copper
29th July 2026 By: Reuters

Global diversified miner Rio Tinto posted its highest half-year underlying earnings in four years on Wednesday as performance from its copper and aluminium units tied to energy demand outshone profits from mainstay iron-ore for the first time.... 


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Woodside Energy CEO Liz Westcott
Woodside Energy tightens 2026 production outlook as quarterly revenue surges
29th July 2026 By: Reuters

Australia's Woodside Energy reported a 28% rise in second-quarter revenue on Wednesday and narrowed its yearly production forecast, citing strong operational performance and high reliability across... 


Cobre Panamá mine
First Quantum achieves $74m rise in second-quarter earnings
29th July 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

As TSX-listed copper miner First Quantum Minerals continues to stabilise and recover from major financial pressure driven by the forced shutdown of its flagship Cobre Panamá mine since 2023, the... 


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St Barbara expands 15-Mile Processing Hub mineral resources by 20%
29th July 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

ASX-listed St Barbara has increased the mineral resource estimate (MRE) for its 15-Mile Processing Hub project by 20%, or 500 000 oz, to 62.4-million tonnes grading 1.2 g/t gold for 2.5-million... 


Vulcan Materials' Miami quarry
Mexico to pay Vulcan Materials less than 1% of arbitration claim
29th July 2026 By: Reuters

Mexico's government said it will compensate Vulcan Materials less than 1% of the $1.7-billion compensation the US quarrying firm sought in international arbitration over the closure of its Mexican... 


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Commodity trader IXM expands portfolio into iron-ore, sources say
29th July 2026 By: Reuters

Global commodity trader IXM is expanding its portfolio into iron-ore, three people familiar with the matter said, even as near-record-low price volatility of the steelmaking ingredient cuts... 


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Indonesia nickel smelter group says exports still delayed by rare earth checks
Updated 7 hours ago By: Reuters

Indonesia's nickel smelter group FINI said on Wednesday that exporters were still waiting for about 120 surveyor reports to be issued in order to resume shipments, despite a pledge by the... 


Björkdal mine in Sweden
Alkane finds meaningful gold intercepts in Sweden
29th July 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

TSX- and ASX-listed Alkane Resources has announced an updated mineral resource estimate for the Storheden deposit, which is part of the company's Björkdal operation, in Sweden. The company... 


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Global Battery Materials' Kearney mine
Canadian graphite companies merge to strengthen North American supply chain
29th July 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

TSX-V-listed graphite developer Lomiko Metals has entered into an arrangement agreement to be fully acquired by fellow Canadian graphite producer, and arm's length company to Lomiko, Global Battery... 


Whistlejacket project area in Arizona
Bradda Head to start Whistlejacket drilling imminently
29th July 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Aim-listed Bradda Head Lithium has secured an Arizona-licensed drilling contractor to start its 2026 infill exploration campaign at the Whistlejacket project in coming days. Bradda Head plans to... 


IMC Rare Earths Itarantim project area in Brazil
NYSE welcomes newest rare earths developer IMC Rare Earths with $20m IPO
29th July 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Brazil-focused IMC Rare Earths has successfully raised $20-million from its initial public offering (IPO) on the NYSE. The company priced four-million shares at a price of $5 apiece. 


US Ambassador to Rabat Duke Buchan
US offers first funding for private ammonia project in Western Sahara
29th July 2026 By: Reuters

The US Trade and Development Agency said on Tuesday it had agreed to fund early-stage studies for a project aimed at producing ammonia in Western Sahara, marking the first US government financing... 


METLEN plant in Greece
Greece's METLEN agrees to supply US company with gallium
29th July 2026 By: Reuters

Greek aluminum producer METLEN Energy & Metals said on Wednesday that it signed a long-term agreement to supply a US technology company with the critical mineral gallium. METLEN did not disclose... 


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US backs Madagascar rare earths project in push to loosen China's supply chain grip
28th July 2026 By: Reuters

The US is backing the Ampasindava rare earths project in Madagascar as part of its strategy to loosen the dominance of rivals in critical minerals supply chains, the State Department has said,... 


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Awalé closes strategic investment for Côte d'Ivoire exploration project
29th July 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

TSX-V-listed Awalé Resources has finalised its private placement financing agreement with gold production and development company Predictive Discovery and mid-tier precious metals producer Fortuna... 


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METLEN plant in Greece
Greece's METLEN agrees to supply US company with gallium
29th July 2026 By: Reuters

Greek aluminum producer METLEN Energy & Metals said on Wednesday that it signed a long-term agreement to supply a US technology company with the critical mineral gallium. METLEN did not disclose... 


Glencore copper smelter in Canada
Glencore's copper output up 15%, sees strong $3.3bn marketing earnings
29th July 2026 By: Reuters

Global miner Glencore said on Wednesday first-half copper production rose 15% on higher grades at key operations, while its marketing unit is expected to generate about $3.3-billion in adjusted... 


Vulcan Materials' Miami quarry
Mexico to pay Vulcan Materials less than 1% of arbitration claim
29th July 2026 By: Reuters

Mexico's government said it will compensate Vulcan Materials less than 1% of the $1.7-billion compensation the US quarrying firm sought in international arbitration over the closure of its Mexican... 


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New Zealand grants first offshore petroleum permit since reversing exploration ban
29th July 2026 By: Reuters

New Zealand's centre-right coalition government on Wednesday granted its first petroleum exploration permit since reversing a ban on offshore exploration imposed by former Prime Minister Jacinda... 


Rendering of Meteoric's planned Caldeira project
Australia's Meteoric Resources ties up with Posco for Brazil rare earths project
29th July 2026 By: Reuters

Australia's Meteoric Resources said on Wednesday it had signed an agreement with South Korea's Posco International to support development and financing for its Caldeira rare earths project in... 


Woodside Energy CEO Liz Westcott
Woodside Energy tightens 2026 production outlook as quarterly revenue surges
29th July 2026 By: Reuters

Australia's Woodside Energy reported a 28% rise in second-quarter revenue on Wednesday and narrowed its yearly production forecast, citing strong operational performance and high reliability across... 


US Ambassador to Rabat Duke Buchan
US offers first funding for private ammonia project in Western Sahara
29th July 2026 By: Reuters

The US Trade and Development Agency said on Tuesday it had agreed to fund early-stage studies for a project aimed at producing ammonia in Western Sahara, marking the first US government financing... 


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Magazine round up | 24 July 2026
Magazine round up | 24 July 2026

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

WIND CLUSTER
WIND CLUSTER

The 330 MW Impofu Wind Farm cluster, in the Eastern Cape, achieved full commercial operations in June. Comprised of three 110 MW wind farms (Impofu North, Impofu East and Impofu West) the cluster... 

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South Africa’s public and private sectors should put foot on the energy accelerator

A country with sufficient energy can advance economically. A country with insufficient energy cannot. The private sector finds energy generation good business. The public sector is seeing that the... 

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Transitions are never easy. They are disruptive and are often fiercely resisted. South Africa navigated its own grand political transition in 1994, following a period of intense uncertainty and... 

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Richard Grantham, joint CE: Mid-Market at Deal Leaders International
Rick Grantham

This week we profile Richard Grantham, joint CE: Mid-Market at Deal Leaders International, a sell-side merger-and-acquisition advisory services firm 

BIG MISMATCH: South Africa’s industrial policy continues to push for mineral beneficiation. But the surge in electricity tariffs over the past two decades has made implementation near impossible. The move to extend discounted tariffs to certain sectors is offering some narrow-based relief. It is far from clear, though, how these discounts can be paid for and sustained, especially given an electricity policy that has been adjusted to force in some expensive new generation solutions and a pricing policy that is piling on the fixed charges.
BIG MISMATCH

South Africa’s industrial policy continues to push for minerals beneficiation. But the surge in electricity tariffs over the past two decades has made implementation near impossible. The move to... 

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