Keywords: Mining


South Africa’s platinum sector faces new crisis as 1,114 jobs are put at risk

South Africa’s platinum industry is facing another setback after Sibanye-Stillwater announced consultations over a proposed restructuring of its Kwezi mine, a move that could put 1,114 jobs at risk. The potential job losses include 781 positions held by the company’s employees and a further......

Brazil advances historic law to regulate rare earth mineral development

Brazil’s Senate has approved a landmark bill establishing a regulatory framework for the exploration and development of rare earth elements and other critical minerals, in a move aimed at making greater use of the country’s substantial mineral resources. The legislation follows its approval......

Colombia: 13 Dead After Collapse of Illegal Gold Mine

A mining accident has resulted in 13 deaths and seven injuries in southwestern Colombia. The collapse occurred on Wednesday evening at an illegal gold mining site, highlighting the risks faced by workers at these locations, often lacking adequate safety measures. A Deadly Collapse in Nariño Department The......

At least 30 miners killed in Central African Republic gold mine collapse

At least 30 people have died after a traditional gold mine collapsed in the Central African Republic, according to local authorities and residents, in the latest deadly accident to highlight the risks associated with informal mining operations. The collapse occurred on Tuesday morning in the Aba area......

South Africa mine collapse kills 14 illegal miners near Rustenburg

Fourteen illegal miners have died after a section of an abandoned mine collapsed near Rustenburg in South Africa, police said on Tuesday, highlighting the continuing dangers faced by people working in the country's disused mining sites. Eight other miners were seriously injured in the incident,......

Washington turns to Australia to challenge China’s dominance in scandium supplies

The United States is strengthening its cooperation with Australia in an effort to secure independent access to scandium, a strategic mineral increasingly valued by the aerospace, defense and advanced technology industries. Australian company Sunrise Energy Metals has announced that the U.S. Department......

Trump announces more than $2 billion in new investments in the U.S. mining sector

President Donald Trump has announced more than $2 billion in new investments aimed at expanding mining and critical-mineral production in the United States, alongside more than $180 million in funding dedicated to education, training and workforce development. Speaking at a roundtable at the U.S. Department......

Pentagon pledges $400 million for strategic scandium mine in Australia

The United States is moving to strengthen its access to strategic minerals with a $400 million loan commitment from the Pentagon for a new scandium mine in Australia, according to the Australian company behind the project. Sunrise Energy Metals said on Saturday that the US Department of Defense had......

European corporate earnings on track for strongest growth since 2022

Europe's largest publicly listed companies are on course to deliver their strongest quarterly earnings growth in nearly four years, driven by robust performances from the energy, mining, steel and chemicals sectors. The latest market estimates suggest that corporate profitability across the continent......