BC orders Blackwater to cease operations of construction camp

The Environmental Assessment Office (EAO) of British Columbia has ordered Blackwater Gold to cease operation of the construction camp at the former Chu mineral site, about 110 km south of... 

Wicheeda REE project developer searches for new CEO

Vancouver-based Defense Metals, the developer of the Wicheeda rare earth elements (REE) project, on Monday announced the resignations of Craig Taylor as CEO and director and Len Clough as director,... 

Brazil’s former Mines Minister appointed adviser to St George

ASX-listed St George Mining has appointed former Brazilian Mines and Energy Minister Adolfo Sachsida as an adviser to its board. Executive chairperson John Prineas welcomed Sachsida to the St... 

New, improved range of belt trackers on show

As global leaders in solutions for conveyor belt misalignment, Tru-Trac will excite visitors to Electra Mining Africa this year with a whole new range of belt trackers among its innovative... 

Bluetooth single-point lubricator draws focus at Electra

Lubrication Engineers (LE) South Africa will bring the latest in lubrication innovation and technology to Electra Mining Africa. Highlights include Bluetooth-enabled single-point lubricator systems... 

Ramjack expands international presence with regional HQ in Ghana

Johannesburg-headquartered Ramjack Technology Solutions, a specialised system integrator for advanced technologies in the mining industry, has expanded its international presence with new West... 

Frontier progressing work on PAK lithium DFS

Canadian exploration and development company Frontier Lithium is targeting 2025 for the completion of a definitive feasibility study (DFS) for the PAK project, in Ontario. The company is using... 

Azure CEO steps down after 21 years

Lithium company Azure Minerals on Monday announced that Tony Rovira had stepped down as CEO of the company. This followed the company’s A$1.7-billion takeover earlier this year by SH Mining – a... 

MTN, WWF launch PachiPanda Challenge to inspire youth-led environmental solutions

MTN South Africa, in partnership with the WWF South Africa, has launched the PachiPanda Challenge, an initiative aimed at enabling young innovators to tackle South Africa’s environmental... 

Australia names green metals advisory panel

The Australian government has tapped seven industry and labour leaders to serve on a panel that will give strategic advice on opportunities for a sustainable green metals industry. The Industrial... 

BMG’s 50-year legacy on display

Marking 50 years in business this year, BMG has much to celebrate at this year’s Electra Mining Africa. As a complete process solutions provider to all industry sectors, BMG offers customers access... 

Manitou's MHT-X-11250 mining telehander returns

Materials handling equipment manufacturer Manitou South Africa will bring back the impressive MHT-X 11250 mining telehandler to Electra Mining Africa 2024. First launched at the event in 2022,... 

Askari sells Callawa project

Exploration company Askari Metals has sold its Callawa project, north-east of Marble Bar in the east Pilbara for A$125 000. Muncanabout will acquire the project, comprising of E34/5842 and... 

Kingston produces first gold from refurbished plant

Australian miner Kingston Resources has successfully processed ore from its new openpit at Pearse North into gold at the refurbished processing plant at Mineral Hill, in New South Wales. With no... 

Northern Star targets higher gold sales in FY25

Australian gold miner Northern Star will increase its gold sales to between 1.64-million and 1.8-million ounces in the 2025 financial year. The company increased its gold sales by 4% to... 

Marula starts site preparations for installation of ore sorter at Blesberg

Africa-focused mining and development company Marula Mining has started site preparations to allow for the installation and commissioning of an ore sorter at its Blesberg lithium and tantalum mine,... 

Guyana Goldstrike cancels deal to acquire Jupiter copper project

Vancouver-based Guyana Goldstrike will not be proceeding with the acquisition of the Jupiter copper project, in Antofagasta, Chile, and will no longer change its name. Guyana in July struck an... 

Metalloys, DRDGold and Marikana memorial lecture make headlines

Mining Weekly Editor Martin Creamer talks about Menar's plans to revive the Metalloys smelter and sell ferromanganese to the world; gold miner DRDGold's renewable energy infrastructure; and the... 

Renewables procurement and a grid survey make headlines

Engineering News editor Terence Creamer discusses the findings of the latest South African Renewable Energy Grid Survey; how the survey results will be used; and the mixed picture that has emerged... 

Broadened range enables pump supplier to serve wider spectrum

Integrated Pump Technology, a leading provider of pump solutions to the mining industry, will use Electra Mining Africa to highlight its recent appointment as an official Godwin distributor and... 

Mehran Zarrebini

This week we profile Dr Mehran Zarrebini, CEO of Mathe Group, a recycler of post-consumer tyres 

Arrow raises cash for Simandou North, Niagra projects

Africa-focused Arrow Minerals has announced the successful raising of A$5-million to progress its bauxite and hematite fines projects, in Guinea. The funds raised through the placement of... 

BHP's first electric excavator operational at WA iron-ore mine

Diversified major BHP has reported a milestone in its decarbonisation strategy with the introduction of its first electric excavator at the Yandi iron-ore mine in Pilbara, Western Australia. The... 

CEMSA champions local manufacturing of high-pressure cleaners

Irene-, Gauteng-based CEMSA will be introducing some of its new and innovative high-pressure equipment at Electra Mining Africa. On September 2, the company will launch its newly upgraded... 

Jubilee exceeds chrome production guidance, meets copper production target

Diversified metals producer Jubilee Metals Group has met its copper production targets and exceeded its chrome production guidance for the fourth quarter of its 2024 financial year. The company's... 

Mkango raises funds to advance its portfolio of projects

Aim- and TSX-V-listed Mkango Resources has conditionally raised gross proceeds of £1.25-million through the issuance, on a private placement basis, of 25-million units of the company at about 5p a... 

Toubani secures A$10m for Mali gold project

Australia-listed Toubani Resources has raised A$10-million in a two-tranche placement for its Kobada gold project, in Mali. The placement comprises 58.8-million new ordinary shares at an issue... 

Drilling rig mobilises to test gold and antimony at Hillgrove

An exploration drill rig is set to mobilise to the Hillgrove project, in New South Wales, next week, said ASX-listed Larvotto Resources on Wednesday. This followed the receipt of drilling permits... 

Panoramic to be removed from official list

The ASX will remove defunct nickel miner Panoramic Resources from its official list on August 28, over nonpayment of listing fees. FTI Consulting, the administrators for Panoramic Resources, have... 

Shipping delays dent Atico's second-quarter revenue, income

TSX-V-listed Atico Mining Corporation has posted a net loss of $400 000 for the second quarter of this year, compared with income of $100 000 in the second quarter of 2023, on the back of lower... 

Impact Silver reports strong second-quarter revenue growth

TSX-V-listed Impact Silver, which owns assets in Mexico, has reported a 40% year-on-year increase in revenue to $7.7-million for the second quarter. This included $1.8-million in revenue... 

Ivanhoe Electric appoints investor relations, business development VP

US critical metals company Ivanhoe Electric has appointed Mike Patterson VP of investor relations and business development, with effect from August 19. Patterson is a seasoned professional with a... 

Blue Label to report double-digit rise in earnings

JSE-listed Blue Label expects a double-digit rise in earnings for the year ended May 31. In a trading statement issued to shareholders on Wednesday, the company says that its earnings per share... 

Eco-efficient crushing and screening solutions on display

Visitors to Electra Mining Africa this year are looking for crushing and screening solutions that will boost productivity while enhancing sustainability, and Sandvik Rock Processing Solutions has... 

Dynamic Fluid Control launches new slurry air release valve

Valve manufacturer Dynamic Fluid Control (DFC) is has announced the launch of the Vent-O-Mat slurry air release valve (SAV), designed to set new standards in performance and technology for the... 

Innomotics makes debut at Electra Mining

Innomotics, formerly Siemens Large Drives and Low Voltage Motors, will be making its first appearance at Electra Mining Africa. This newly formed company leverages more than 150 years of Siemens... 

Regis deems McPhillamys gold project ‘not viable’ following environmental declaration

ASX-listed Regis Resources has announced that its McPhillamys gold project is no longer considered viable due to a recent environmental protection declaration by Environment Minister Tanya... 

Terra Uranium and ATHA negotiating option agreements over Athabasca projects

TSX-V-listed ATHA Energy has announced a nonbinding letter of intent with ASX-listed Terra Uranium for potential option and joint venture (JV) agreements. Should the companies negotiate a... 

Electra awarded $20m by US Defense Department

The US Department of Defense has awarded Nasdaq- and TSX-V-listed Electra Battery Materials $20-million to support the construction of a cobalt sulphate refinery, capable of producing battery-grade... 

SEW-EURODRIVE doubles down on drive innovation at Electra

With so much innovation to see, SEW-EURODRIVE has expanded its presence at Electra Mining Africa this year, adding exhibition space in Hall 7 to showcase its advancements in automation and...