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KEY POINTS Mali produced 23.5 tons of industrial gold in the first half of 2026, about 30% more than a year earlier. …

KEY POINTS A tailings dam at Samancor’s Dikwena Chrome mine near Brits collapsed, releasing almost all the material in one compartment. No …

KEY POINTS 14 suspected illegal miners died after a disused mine shaft collapsed near Rustenburg. South Africa is increasing efforts to seal …

The UN Office on Drugs and Crime has linked illegal mining in Nigeria to organised crime, terrorism and insecurity across West Africa.

KEY POINTS Passive systems control airflow so dust settles back onto the material. Better enclosures, curtains and skirting can improve workplace safety …

KEY POINTS IMT has replaced Probe IMT with a new identity focused on integrated mining solutions. AIH Capital, Kleoss Capital and Ditiro …

KEY POINTS Mintek’s October 2 SCI symposium will showcase emerging research aimed at modernising South Africa’s mining sector. AI, automation, critical minerals, …

KEY POINTS Thungela kept its 2026 production target after a stronger first-half performance. Revenue rose to R15.2bn, while net cash reached R6.1bn. …

KEY POINTS BMI raises 2026 lithium price forecasts to $20,100/t for carbonate and $19,600/t for hydroxide. Strong energy-storage demand is expected to …

KEY POINTS Mining output fell 4% in June after a 5.1% drop in May. Diesel prices remain more than 20% above pre-conflict …