Wabtec awarded $248m locomotive order from Winning Consortium Simandou

NYSE-listed Wabtec Corporation has been awarded a $248-million order for Evolution Series ES43ACmi locomotives and services from Winning Consortium Simandou, to support the latter's rail operations... 

Cobra produces first mixed rare earth carbonate from South Australia project

London-listed exploration and development company Cobra has successfully produced a potentially saleable mixed rare earth carbonate (MREC) at laboratory scale from its in-situ recovery study on... 

Diamcor signs letter of intent with Dubai-based company for a loan of up to $5m

Canadian diamond mining company Diamcor Mining, which owns and operates the Krone-Endorra at Venetia project, in South Africa, has entered into a nonbinding letter of intent for a non-dilutive... 

Idaho’s Speed Act wins praise from Perpetua Resources

Exploration and development company Perpetua Resources has lauded Idaho Governor Brad Little's Executive Order 2025-02, the Strategic Permitting, Efficiency, and Economic Development (Speed) Act.... 

AfriForum asks Motshekga to investigate deaths of soldiers in DRC, share findings

Following the deaths of nine South African National Defence Force members in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, non-governmental organisation AfriForum wants Defence and Military Veterans... 

Lotus signs terms sheets for up to $38.5m as Kayelekera advances to production

ASX-listed Lotus Resources has signed termsheets with two Southern African banks – Standard Bank and First Capital Bank – for equipment finance and working capital facilities to support the restart... 

Gold Road lifts production outlook for Gruyere

The Gruyere gold mine – a joint venture (JV) between Gold Road and Gold Fields – is set to deliver higher output over the next three years, with yearly output forecast to reach up to 375 000 oz.... 

Tiger Brands to sell stake in Chile-based company for R4.4bn

South African packaged goods company Tiger Brands has, through its wholly owned subsidiary Inversiones Tiger Brands South America, agreed to sell its 24.38% interest in Chile-based fast-moving... 

Eldorado updates Lamaque complex technical report

Canada-headquartered bullion miner Eldorado Gold has released an updated technical report for its Lamaque complex in Québec, detailing a life-of-mine plan and the potential for future growth. The... 

Skeena backs TDG’s exploration efforts in BC

Toronto- and New York-listed Skeena Gold and Silver on Monday announced a strategic investment into TSX-V-listed TDG Gold to advance the Greater Shasta-Newberry project in British Columbia. The... 

Sibanye-Stillwater's chief commercial, development officer resigns

Laurent Charbonnier has resigned as chief commercial and development officer (CCDO) of multinational mining and metals processing company Sibanye-Stillwater, citing personal reasons. His... 

Musk Metals expands germanium property in Quebec

Junior exploration and development company Musk Metals is positioning itself as a player in the germanium market by expanding its Lac du Km 35 property near Chibougamau, Quebec. The company has... 

Hochschild appoints new nonexec director

Precious metals producer Hochschild Mining has announced that Andrew Wray will be appointed as an independent nonexecutive director following the conclusion of the AGM on June 12. Wray was... 

Marimaca applies for dual listing

Vancouver-based Marimaca Copper has lodged a prospectus with the Australian Securities and Investments Commission for a proposed listing on the ASX. The company, which owns a copper project in... 

Monadelphous awarded A$150m Rio Tinto contract

Engineering group Monadelphous has been awarded a A$150-million construction contract from diversified miner Rio Tinto. The company secured a multidisciplinary construction contract under its... 

Capricorn expands Karlawinda with Deadman Flat buy

Gold company Capricorn Metals has announced it will acquire the prospective Deadman Flat project tenements of Peregrine Gold, covering 270 km2 contiguous to its Karlawinda gold project in Pilbara.... 

Agnico Eagle acquires majority stake in O3 Mining, extends offer deadline

Gold miner Agnico Eagle Mines has acquired 94.1% of the outstanding common shares in O3 Mining following the successful completion of its board-supported takeover bid, valued at C$1.67 a share. The... 

Global Atomic launches C$30m private placement to advance Dasa project

Uranium project developer Global Atomic has announced a non-brokered private placement to raise up to C$30-million as it continues to advance its flagship Dasa project in Niger. The offering... 

Efforts to save the South African steel sector

Engineering News editor Terence Creamer discusses the announcement by ArcelorMittal South Africa that it will shut its longs division; the options available to government to salvage the business;... 

Beyers Nel

This week we profile Beyers Nel, CEO OF Harmony Gold Mining Company Limited since January 1, 2025 

Giyani secures 50yr SEZ investor licence for battery-grade manganese commercial plant site

TSX-V-listed Giyani Metals Corp has secured a 50-year special economic zone (SEZ) investor licence for its battery-grade manganese commercial plant site, in Botswana. The licence designates... 

Bravo Mining joins WPIC as first pre-production member

Canada- and Brazil-based mineral exploration and development company Bravo Mining Corp has become the World Platinum Investment Council's (WPIC's) inaugural pre-production member - a new membership... 

Integra reports record gold production at Florida Canyon

TSXV- and NYSE-American-listed Integra Resources has announced record fourth-quarter and full-year gold production results from its principal operating asset, the Florida Canyon mine, in Nevada.... 

QRC urges policy shift to boost Queensland's resource competitiveness

The Queensland Resources Council (QRC) says the state government’s mid-year budget update underscores the need for policies that will ensure the resources sector continues to safeguard Queensland’s... 

WA doubles mineral exploration support

The Association of Mining and Exploration Companies (AMEC) has welcomed announcement from the Western Australian government to double the Exploration Incentive Scheme (EIS) from a A$9-million to an... 

Allied Gold hits record fourth-quarter production

Canada-headquartered Allied Gold on Wednesday reported preliminary results for the December quarter, with gold production reaching 99 632 oz. This is within the company’s previously issued... 

Orla shareholders approve Musselwhite acquisition

The shareholders of TSX- and NYSE-listed Orla Mining have approved the company's $850-million acquisition of the Musselwhite mine from US-based miner Newmont. The shareholders meeting also... 

Trilogy welcomes Trump’s executive order advancing Ambler project

Exploration and development company Trilogy Metals has acknowledged the potential positive impact of an executive order signed by President Donald Trump, aimed at advancing resource development... 

Chalice appoints project builder Brearley as COO

Perth-based Chalice Mining on Wednesday announced the appointment of project manager and executive Dan Brearley to the newly-created role of COO, further strengthening its senior leadership team.... 

Lucapa reports promising base metals targets at Merlin diamond project

Australia's Lucapa Diamond Company said on Tuesday that it had identified two large, highly conductive base metal targets at its Merlin diamond project in the Northern Territory. The findings are... 

PMI, ITU sign collaboration agreement to advance project management excellence

Project Management Institute (PMI) and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) have signed a collaboration agreement to enhance project governance, implementation and the development of... 

Minsud announces maiden resource estimate for Chinchillones complex

TSX-V-listed Minsud Resources has unveiled a maiden pit-constrained mineral resource estimate for the Chinchillones complex deposit, part of the Chita Valley project in Argentina's San Juan... 

American Pacific announces updated resource estimate for Palmer

Vancouver-based American Pacific Mining has announced an updated mineral resource estimate for its 100%-owned Palmer VMS Project in Alaska. The updated estimate, conducted by SRK Consulting, marks... 

VRX Silica secures new offtake term sheets for Arrowsmith North

ASX-listed silica sand developer VRX Silica has signed additional nonbinding offtake term sheets for the supply of silica sand from its Arrowsmith North project, in Western Australia. The... 

Gold Road unveils Gilmour PFS results

Midtier gold producer and explorer Gold Road Resources has unveiled the findings of a prefeasibility study (PFS) for its 100%-owned Gilmour gold project, located in the Yamarna belt, about 1 000 km... 

US grants $13.9m tax credit to Gunnison’s Nuton-funded Arizona copper mine

US-based copper developer Gunnison Copper has announced that its Johnson Camp mine, in Arizona, has been selected to receive $13.9-million in tax credits to expand production of ‘Made in America’... 

First Quantum revises copper output targets

Canada-headquartered First Quantum Minerals has revised its 2025 and 2026 copper production guidance, citing a conservative ramp-up of its Kansanshi S3 Expansion project and adjusted mining... 

Global Uranium announces A$1.8m placement to fund growth

Australia-listed Global Uranium and Enrichment has announced a A$1.8 million placement, which will be directed towards reviewing and conducting due diligence on complementary assets, staking new... 

GoGold targets construction decision for Los Ricos South this year

TSX-listed GoGold Resources has released the results of a feasibility study for its Los Ricos South (LRS) project in Jalisco state, Mexico, outlining a plan for a mine that will operate over 15... 

Hudbay marks one-millionth-ounce milestone at Lalor

Toronto-listed Hudbay Minerals has surpassed a total of one-million ounces of gold produced at its Lalor mine in Snow Lake, Manitoba. “We are so pleased with the dedication and hard work of the...