G Mining starts construction of Oko West gold project in Guyana
The initial capital cost for the project is estimated to be $973m (C$1.36bn), with detailed engineering reported to be 36% complete. The project employs a workforce of 710, with more…
Podcast: The Critical Minerals Rush in Queensland
Credit: GlobalData. Critical minerals are essential for future technologies such as electric vehicles, semiconductors, and renewable energy installations. Australia, and especially Queensland, has abundant critical mineral deposits to meet this…
Keaton Mining secures coal supply agreement with Eskom
The CSA involves sourcing coal from the Vanggatfontein Colliery in Mpumalanga, South Africa. A total of around 6.5mt of coal will be delivered over the duration of the CSA term…
Strategic capitalism: how efficiency stopped being the top priority
A location’s comparative advantage is now less important than its strategic advantage, Economic Security Forum CEO Mikael Wigell argues. The shift towards strategic capitalism started over a decade ago, Wigell…
Pensana and VAC sign MoU for mine-to-magnet supply chain in US
The MoU outlines key terms including the proposed offtake of MREC from Pensana’s Longonjo mine. The agreement is designed to support eVAC’s production of 2,000tpa of rare earth magnets, with…
Sagittarius Mines seeks strategic partner for Tampakan project
Commencement of production at the mine has been postponed until 2028. The Tampakan copper mine is expected to produce approximately 375,000t of copper and 360,000oz of gold in concentrate annually…
Argentina Lithium announces first MRE for Rincon West project
The findings indicate measured and indicated resources consisting of 0.15km³ brine volume with an average grade of 296mg of lithium. The MRE encompasses the West Block mining concessions, Villanoveño II…
Angola to commence production at first major copper mine
Initially, the mine will function as an open pit before transitioning to underground mining from the latter half of 2026. The Tetelo mine is projected to yield 25,000tpa of copper…
Africa’s mining sector poised for sustained growth driven by critical minerals and policy reforms
Platinum remains the cornerstone of Africa’s mining landscape, with the region accounting for nearly 80.3% of global production in 2024. South Africa remains a mining powerhouse, producing 71.5% of global…
BMO Capital Markets lead financial adviser in metals and mining during Q1–Q3 2025
BMO advised on 12 deals valued at $7.3bn (C$10.24bn), securing the top position in both deal value and volume. BMO Capital Markets led the mergers and acquisitions (M&A) financial advisory…
