Future of Mining

KEY POINTS Ghana has banned exports of unrefined gold doré. Gold must now be refined locally before export. Violators risk licence suspension, …

KEY POINTS Mota-Engil has won a 30-year concession to operate the Congolese section of the Lobito Corridor railway. The deal could be …

KEY POINTS Northam plans to make Eland South Africa’s first PGM mine powered entirely by renewable energy. Renewable projects could cut Northam’s …

KEY POINTS Tshipi produced and sold 3.5-million tonnes of manganese in FY2026, exceeding its annual target. Jupiter earned $37.3-million from its 49.9% …

KEY POINTS Agnico Eagle will invest C$57.16 million in Radisson Mining for a 10.45% stake. The funding will support advanced underground exploration …

25-year mining lease secured by Tharisa. Project covers 23,903 hectares. Phase one targets 226,000 PGM ounces yearly. Tharisa has secured a 25-year …

KEY POINTS Arkadian will begin detailed mapping and systematic sampling at Clogau. New underground access opens the historically important Jack Williams stope. …

KEY POINTS China Nonferrous Mining plans to raise up to $300m through convertible bonds. The funds will support overseas copper mining projects. …

KEY POINTS Botswana has granted Orano three new uranium prospecting licences, taking its total to 18. The country is diversifying beyond diamonds …

  KEY POINTS Karo Platinum has secured a 25-year special mining lease from Zimbabwe. The project is expected to produce 226,000 ounces …