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Sibanye-Stillwater, Glencore Merafe Venture Finalise Chrome Agreements to Boost Long-Term Value 1

Sibanye-Stillwater and Glencore Merafe Venture complete chrome agreements to optimise South African PGM operations Multinational mining and metals group Sibanye-Stillwater has confirmed that all conditions precedent for the implementation of its new chrome agreements with the Glencore Merafe Venture (GM Venture) have been met. The agreements will officially take effect on November 1, the company announced. “The closure of the Glencore Merafe agreements marks a pivotal step in unlocking long-term value from our significant chrome by-products at our South African platinum group metal (PGM) operations,” said Sibanye-Stillwater CEO Richard Stewart.… Read More Here

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Kavango Confirms Open-Pit Gold Deposit at Nightshift Prospect in Zimbabwe

October 26, 2025October 26, 2025 Constance

Kavango Resources announces maiden JORC-compliant gold resource at Nightshift prospect, boosting Hillside project potential in Zimbabwe LSE-listed Kavango Resources has confirmed the presence of an open-pit gold deposit at its Nightshift prospect, part of the Hillside gold project in Zimbabwe, following a maiden Joint Ore Reserves Committee (JORC)-compliant mineral resource estimate (MRE) that exceeded expectations. Announcing the results on October 20, the company said the MRE validates its strategy to expand gold production through modern, mechanised mining and processing methods. According to Kavango, the Nightshift deposit is expected to deliver… Read More Here

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Uru Metals Awards Key Engineering Contracts to Advance Zeb Nickel Project in South Africa

October 26, 2025October 26, 2025 Constance

Uru Metals Moves Forward with Zeb Nickel Project, Awards Engineering and Environmental Contracts in Limpopo UK-based mining company Uru Metals has awarded two key engineering and services contracts to accelerate development of its Zeb Nickel Project in South Africa’s Limpopo Province. The first contract, awarded to GF International, covers a combined ground gravity and frequency-domain electromagnetic survey. This survey will target two key prospects and aims to refine drill targets for Uru Metals as the company advances exploration efforts. The second contract focuses on implementing the environmental rehabilitation guarantee, a… Read More Here

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Copper 360 Strengthens Board with Three New Independent Nonexecutive Directors

October 26, 2025October 26, 2025 Constance

Copper 360 appoints Peter Scott, Beverley Bouwer, and Lindiwe Montshiwagae as independent nonexecutive directors JSE-listed Copper 360 has announced the appointment of Peter Scott, Beverley Bouwer, and Lindiwe Montshiwagae as independent nonexecutive directors, effective October 15, following its Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on the same date. At the meeting, Dr Mbendeni Humphrey Mathe and Shirley Ann Hayes retired by rotation. While Dr Mathe stepped down from the board, Hayes made herself available for re-election and was subsequently reappointed as a nonexecutive director. “The board extends its gratitude to Dr… Read More Here

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Two Police Officers Killed in Attack Near Gemfields’ Montepuez Ruby Mine in Mozambique

October 26, 2025October 26, 2025 Constance

Gemfields confirms deaths of two police officers following illegal miner attack at Montepuez Ruby Mine in Mozambique Gemstone miner Gemfields has confirmed the deaths of two police officers during an attack earlier last week at its Montepuez Ruby Mining (MRM) operation in Mozambique. According to the company, approximately 40 illegal miners marched on the mine’s gate and attacked police officers stationed at the site. Two officers were killed in the incident, including a commander from Mozambique’s Natural Resources Protection Force. Gemfields stated that no MRM employees or contractors were injured,… Read More Here

International Corporate News Gold

Barrick Resumes Gold Production at Mali’s Loulo-Gounkoto Mine After Nine-Month Shutdown

October 26, 2025October 26, 2025 Constance

Barrick’s Loulo-Gounkoto gold mine restarts operations in Mali after government dispute and nine-month halt Barrick Gold Corporation has restarted operations at its Loulo-Gounkoto gold mine in Mali after a shutdown lasting more than nine months, Bloomberg reported, citing sources familiar with the matter. The Loulo-Gounkoto complex, one of Barrick’s most important assets in West Africa, was shut down in January following escalating tensions with Mali’s military-led government. The dispute intensified earlier this year when a Malian court appointed Soumana Makadji, an accountant and former health minister, to manage the mine… Read More Here

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Angola to Launch Its First Major Copper Mine as Nation Pushes to Diversify Beyond Oil

October 24, 2025October 24, 2025 Constance

Tetelo Copper Mine to Begin Production on October 29, Marking Angola’s Entry into Global Clean Energy Mineral Supply Angola’s first large-scale copper project, the Tetelo Mine, will officially begin production on October 29, government officials announced on Wednesday. The project marks a major milestone in the oil-rich African nation’s drive to diversify its economy and strengthen its role in the global transition to clean energy minerals. The $250 million Tetelo Mine is operated by Shining Star Icarus, a joint venture between China’s Shining Star International Group and Sociedade Mineira de… Read More Here

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MMG Reports Rising Copper Losses from Informal Mining at Las Bambas Site in Peru

October 19, 2025October 19, 2025 Constance

MMG Raises Estimate of Copper Lost to Informal Mining at Peru’s Las Bambas to 90,000 Tons Chinese-owned MMG Ltd. has increased its estimate of copper extracted by informal miners within its Las Bambas concession in Peru, revealing escalating challenges at one of the world’s largest copper operations. According to the company’s latest disclosures and responses to Bloomberg, an estimated 90,000 metric tons of copper have been removed over the past 15 years from land designated for MMG’s next open pit, known as Sulfobamba. This marks a rise from a previous… Read More Here

International Corporate News

FQM Denies Claims of Stalled Progress at La Granja Copper Project in Peru

October 16, 2025October 16, 2025 Constance

First Quantum Refutes Reports of Public Opposition, Confirms Steady Progress at Peru’s La Granja Copper Project First Quantum Minerals Ltd. (TSX: FM) has rejected recent claims suggesting its La Granja copper project in northern Peru is paralyzed by public opposition, describing the allegations as outdated, misleading, and inconsistent with current realities on the ground. The company’s statement came in response to a report by GEM Mining Consulting, which alleged that the project remains “blocked by public distrust.” First Quantum countered that La Granja is advancing decisively and transparently, under stringent… Read More Here

International Corporate News Diamond

Feriel Zerouki to Step Down as De Beers Chief Trade and Industry Officer

October 16, 2025October 16, 2025 Constance

De Beers Executive Feriel Zerouki Resigns After Two Decades, Leaving Legacy of Ethics and Transparency in Diamond Industry Feriel Zerouki will step down as De Beers Group’s Chief Trade and Industry Officer and member of the executive committee at the end of October, the diamond company announced. Zerouki joined De Beers in 2005 and has played a central role in shaping the miner’s leadership in ethics, provenance, and industry integrity over her nearly two decades with the group. During her tenure, she spearheaded the launch of Tracr and GemFair, two… Read More Here