Gabon and Eramet Agree to Ban Raw Manganese Ore Exports From 2029
Gabon has signed an agreement with Eramet that will ban raw manganese ore exports starting in 2029, according to the reported source.
Source: kuanglifang.cn
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South Africa tightens crackdown on illegal gold mining, targets abandoned mines
South Africa this week launched its strongest action yet against illegal gold mining, focusing on abandoned mines as the practice spreads to chrome and coal operations.
Source: kuanglifang.cn
goldflash
South Africa energy minister reaffirms coal's role, plans law to open electricity market
South Africa's energy minister reiterated coal's continued importance and announced plans to introduce legislation aimed at boosting competition in the electricity market.
Source: kuanglifang.cn
coalflash
Indonesian parliament aims to finalise mineral exchange rules in 2026
Indonesia's parliament expects to complete rules for the planned strategic mineral and commodity exchange in 2026, ahead of a January 2027 operational launch.
Source: kuanglifang.cn
nickelflash
Southern Palladium secures 30-year mining right for South Africa PGM-chrome project
Southern Palladium has been awarded a 30-year mining right for the Bengwenyama project in South Africa's Limpopo province, covering PGMs, chromium and other metals.
Source: kuanglifang.cn
chromiumflash
Guinea State Miner and Australian Firm Form 50-50 Gold Venture
A Guinean state-owned mining company and an Australian firm have agreed to a 50-50 gold joint venture, deepening international cooperation in the country's gold sector.
Source: KLF Mining
goldflash
Sigma Lithium Posts Strong Q2 but Shutdown Risk Draws Attention
Sigma Lithium delivered solid second-quarter results while market focus shifted to the possibility of a production halt.
Source: KLF Mining
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Mongolian Gold Output Rises; High Prices Strengthen Miner Cash Flow
Higher output at a Mongolian gold project and elevated gold prices are improving mining companies' cash flow, according to a reported update.
Source: KLF Mining
goldflash
Brazil Alumina Output Ramp-Up Pressures Short-Term Prices
A Brazilian alumina refinery has resumed output increases, adding near-term bearish pressure to alumina prices.
Source: KLF Mining
aluminumflash
Indonesia's Nickel Policy Tightens Toward State Control, Export Curbs and Downstream Mandates
Indonesia is tightening its nickel policy across five dimensions, reinforcing state control over mineral resources and deepening downstream processing, according to a policy review covering steps from the 2009 export-ban principle to 2026 quota and tax restrictions.
Source: KLF Mining
nickelflash
Ningxia launches mine safety crackdown across coal and non-coal operations
Ningxia has started a comprehensive safety remediation campaign covering all coal and non-coal mines in the region.
Source: KLF Mining
coalflash
Copper inventory shift, supply squeeze lift prices toward record highs
Copper prices are nearing historic peaks as physical metal moves to the US and concentrate supply tightens, according to market reporting.
Source: KLF Mining
copperflash
EU policy shift could halve Zaporizhstal capacity and push move to pig iron
An EU decision could cut Ukrainian steel producer Zaporizhstal's capacity in half and force it to switch toward pig iron output, while higher coking coal import costs add $30-40 per tonne.
Source: kuanglifang.cn
coalflash
Zimplats posts sharp quarterly output rebound after smelter maintenance
Zimplats Holdings reported strong quarter-on-quarter recoveries across all platinum group and base metals output in the June 2026 quarter after completing smelter maintenance.
Source: kuanglifang.cn
goldflash
Indonesia's Onto copper-gold project may surpass Grasberg, says IMI
Indonesia's Onto copper-gold project holds estimated resources exceeding 2 billion tonnes and could host more gold than Grasberg, according to the Indonesia Mining Institute.
Source: kuanglifang.cn
copperflash
Exxaro Warns on H1 Earnings as Rand Strength and Costs Bite
South Africa's Exxaro Resources expects headline earnings per share to fall 18%-23% year on year in H1 2026 due to a stronger rand, above-inflation input costs, and weaker equity-accounted contributions from Sishen Iron Ore Company and Black Mountain Mining.
Source: kuanglifang.cn
ironflash
Albemarle Posts Strong Q2 as Lithium Prices Rebound
Albemarle's second-quarter earnings jumped on improved lithium prices, with net sales of about $1.74 billion and adjusted EPS of $3.75.
Source: kuanglifang.cn
lithiumflash
Vale Advances Salobo Copper Expansion, Targeting 30,000-Ton Annual Boost
Vale has reported progress on the expansion of its Salobo copper mine, a project expected to add 30,000 tonnes of annual production capacity.
Source: KLF Mining
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