Gold Fields has reported reduced output at its Tarkwa mining operations after encountering lower feed grades and several operational disruptions. The company is reviewing pit sequencing, fleet performance, and processing stability to restore consistent throughput at one of Ghana’s most productive gold operations.
Vedanta Restructures Zambia Portfolio and Commits $1.5bn
Vedanta has formed CopperTech Metals Inc. to take over the operation of the Konkola underground mine. The new structure is aimed at tightening technical decision-making and clearing maintenance backlogs. In parallel, Vedanta plans to invest $1.5 billion in dewatering, equipment renewal, and plant upgrades to return its Zambian assets to stable output.
DRC Cancels Seven Mining Licences Over Unpaid Fees
The DRC mining ministry has revoked seven licences after companies failed to settle required payments. The move is part of a broader clean-up of dormant or non-compliant permits to improve the integrity of the licensing system.
Atlantic Lithium Awaits Final Ewoyaa Approval
Atlantic Lithium is awaiting parliamentary ratification for the Ewoyaa lease, the last legal requirement before construction can begin. Once cleared, Ewoyaa is set to become West Africa’s first commercial lithium mine, with strong interest from downstream buyers.
Zimbabwe Lithium Sector Requests VAT Relief
Lithium miners in Zimbabwe have requested a temporary VAT moratorium to free up capital for local processing plants. Companies say the relief would accelerate construction timelines and reduce reliance on exporting raw ore.
South Africa Publishes Critical Minerals Strategy
South Africa has published a national critical minerals framework aimed at expanding manufacturing across battery materials, vanadium, PGMs, and manganese. Industry groups say predictable permitting and faster regulatory decisions will determine whether investors proceed with new projects.
DRC Delivers First Traceable Artisanal Cobalt
The DRC has delivered its first 1,000 tons of digitally traceable artisanal cobalt under a new monitoring system. The material can be tracked from extraction to export, giving EV and battery manufacturers better visibility into sourcing.
ZCCM-IH Advances Copper Growth Projects
ZCCM-IH is progressing tailings redevelopment, underground rehabilitation, and new joint-venture plans to strengthen future copper production. Several assets are now moving through early construction or design phases.
Cementation Africa Prepares Equipment Auction
Cementation Africa is preparing an auction of redundant equipment after internal restructuring. The sale includes loaders, drills, vehicles, and support gear suited for contractors looking to expand fleets at lower cost.
BME Nears Rollout of Recycled-Oil Explosives
BME is close to finalising explosives formulations made almost entirely from recycled used oil. The approach reduces waste volumes, lowers input costs, and creates new opportunities for community-run oil-recovery operations.
Tin Rally to Support DRC and Alphamin
The World Bank says firmer tin prices will raise revenues from the DRC’s Bisie mine, operated by Alphamin. Higher prices improve cash flow for underground development, grade-control work, and logistics improvements, reinforcing the DRC’s role in global tin supply for electronics and solder manufacturing.
Komatsu Expands Autonomy With Applied Intuition
Komatsu has partnered with Applied Intuition to integrate improved perception systems, advanced simulation tools, and more refined autonomy features into its mining fleet. Early tests indicate better hazard recognition and fewer stoppages linked to navigation errors.
Emerson Deploys Automation at Thacker Pass
Emerson will deploy control systems, instrumentation, and digital reliability tools at the Thacker Pass lithium development. The package is designed to stabilise plant operations, tighten reagent use, and improve maintenance forecasting.
Weir Adds Fast2Mine, Advances Tailings Technology
Weir has taken full ownership of Fast2Mine, adding fleet-management and performance-tracking tools to its technology suite. The company is also deepening its cooperation with MINEXXT to develop tailings processes that minimise water use and improve monitoring.
Lotus Reports Strong Results at Letlhakane
Lotus Resources has released strong metallurgical testwork results from the Letlhakane Uranium Project, indicating a potential low-cost, long-life operation. The findings arrive as global utilities revisit long-term fuel supply.
Harmony Finalises CSA Copper Mine Purchase
Harmony Gold has finalised its acquisition of the CSA copper mine in Australia, giving the company a steady copper asset to balance its gold-heavy portfolio. The mine provides immediate production and long-term resource potential.
Slipcoat Launches High-Efficiency Carryback System
Slipcoat International has launched a new coating system for mining trucks designed to cut material carryback. Field data shows improvements of up to 35% in haulage efficiency, reducing fuel use and lowering wear on truck components.
Rio Tinto Pauses Jadar, Progresses Simandou
Rio Tinto has placed the Jadar lithium project in Serbia into care and maintenance due to ongoing regulatory challenges. Meanwhile, the company’s involvement in the Simandou iron ore development in Guinea has moved into initial operating phases.
Lifezone Raises $15m for Kabanga Nickel
Lifezone Metals has secured $15 million to advance feasibility and hydrometallurgical work at Tanzania’s Kabanga nickel project. Kabanga is considered one of the highest-grade undeveloped nickel sulphide deposits in the world.
Guinea Targets $1bn Sovereign Wealth Fund
Guinea aims to create a sovereign wealth fund by 2026 using future income from the Simandou iron ore project. The fund will channel earnings into long-term national infrastructure and economic stabilisation.
Sibanye-Stillwater Settles Appian Dispute
Sibanye-Stillwater has brought its prolonged legal dispute with Appian Capital to an end, closing the chapter on a failed deal for two Brazilian nickel and copper assets. The settlement removes the financial uncertainty tied to the arbitration case and steadies the company’s international strategy.
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