BHP, Posco to collaborate on near-zero emissions ironmaking technology

Iron-ore miner BHP Group and steelmaker Posco have signed a memorandum of understanding to advance hydrogen-based ironmaking technology as part of efforts to decarbonise the steel sector, the... 

Bastion to acquire WA gold project

Exploration company Bastion Minerals said on Tuesday it had agreed to acquire Muskwood, the owner of the Ninnis gold project in Western Australia’s Northern Goldfields, as part of its strategy to... 

Former De Grey management team join Bellavista

ASX-listed Bellavista Resources has appointed Peter Canterbury and Glenn Jardine to senior financial roles as the company advances exploration at its Brumby project in Western Australia’s Edmund... 

BHP transfers land from Mt Arthur Coal to Malabar

Diversified mining company BHP Group said on Monday it was transferring about 3 700 ha of land from its Mt Arthur Coal operation in New South Wales to neighbour Malabar Resources, as part of... 

IDC and PIC agree to explore investment opportunities

The Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) and the Public Investment Corporation (PIC) have signed a new memorandum of understanding under which the two State institutions will explore... 

REE developer Torngat inks first formal offtake deal

Rare earths developer Torngat Metals has signed a ten-year offtake agreement with France-based Carester, as part of an effort to establish a reliable supply chain for heavy rare earth elements... 

Canada Growth Fund puts C$25m into Rio Tinto scandium facility

Canada Growth Fund (CGF) will invest about C$25-million to support Rio Tinto’s scandium oxide production in Sorel-Tracy, Québec. The investment will expand the nameplate capacity of Rio Tinto’s... 

Australia and Canada deepen critical minerals collaboration

Australia and Canada have signed a joint declaration of intent on critical minerals collaboration, deepening their bilateral partnership on critical minerals. Australian Resources and Northern... 

Savannah on track for first gold pour at Georgetown plant

ASX-listed Savannah Goldfields said on Friday it is on track to resume gold production at its Georgetown gold processing plant in Far North Queensland, with the first gold pour scheduled for the... 

Polymetals says Endeavor mine to restart following fatal incident

ASX-listed Polymetals Resources on Friday said it would restart operations at the Endeavor silver/zinc mine, in New South Wales, in stages following a fatal underground incident earlier this week... 

South African firms worry about pace of grid expansion, international firms' involvement

Engineering News editor Terence Creamer discusses the domestic industry's welcoming of an initiative to use private sector participation to accelerate the roll-out of grid infrastructure, as well... 

SEW-EURODRIVE showcases fast, reliable drive solutions for coal mining sector

Drive technology company SEW-EURODRIVE used the ICPC Coal Africa 2025 conference to highlight its industrial gear solutions designed specifically for the tough demands of the coal mining industry.... 

Pilot Crushtec demonstrates innovation, sustainability in crushing solutions at Coal Africa 2025

Mining equipment supplier Pilot Crushtec showcased its robust range of mobile and modular crushing solutions designed for the demanding conditions of coal mining at the ICPC Coal Africa 2025... 

Victor Nemukula

This week we profile Victor Nemukula, MD of Shumani Industrial Equipment, a supplier of industrial equipment, including forklifts and construction equipment 

Higher output, prices give Sylvania's Ebitda a boost

Aim-listed Sylvania Platinum posted a 71% quarter-on-quarter increase in earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (Ebitda) to $22-million for the quarter ended September 30 –... 

Agnico Eagle posts record profit on stronger gold prices, reaffirms 2025 guidance

Canadian major Agnico Eagle Mines on Wednesday reported record quarterly profit and free cash flow, buoyed by higher gold prices and solid production across its operations, and reaffirmed its 2025... 

Copper Quest to acquire 100% of Kitimat project in BC

CSE-listed Copper Quest Exploration said on Wednesday it had signed a definitive agreement to acquire a 100% interest in the Kitimat copper/gold Project in British Columbia, about 10 km northwest... 

Wesizwe progressing infrastructure key to Bakubung's ramp-up

JSE-listed Wesizwe Platinum, which is developing the Bakubung mine in South Africa's North West province, says it continues to make progress in advancing key underground infrastructure needed for... 

Gem flags lower third-quarter output on the back of cost reduction measures

London-listed Gem Diamonds, which operates the Letšeng mine, in Lesotho, reports that decisive measures to conserve cash have been completed, with the anticipated $1.5-million in monthly saving... 

Petra achieves solid first-quarter performance

London-listed Petra Diamonds, which owns and operates the Cullinan and Finsch mines, in South Africa, produced 609 336 ct of diamonds in the quarter ended September 30 – the first quarter of its... 

Kenmare appoints new nonexec director

Titanium minerals and zircon producer Kenmare Resources, which operates the Moma mine, in Mozambique, has appointed Ekaterina (Katia) Ray as independent nonexecutive director, with immediate... 

Bélanger appointed chair of Torngat

Quebec-based Torngat Metals on Tuesday announced the appointment of Maryse Bélanger as chairperson of its board of directors. She joined the board in July. "We are delighted to welcome Maryse as... 

Astral to report higher EPS, HEPS following strong second-half earnings recovery

Integrated poultry producer Astral Foods expects to report a 7% to 17% increase in earnings per share (EPS) to between R20.96 and R22.91 for the financial year ended September 30, compared with the... 

Key procedural decision in Kvanefjeld case

ASX-listed Energy Transition Minerals (ETM) said on Wednesday that an arbitration tribunal had clarified its jurisdiction in the company’s dispute with the governments of Greenland and Denmark over... 

Almonty buys Montana tungsten project

Tungsten producer Almonty Industries has signed a binding agreement to acquire the Gentung Browns Lake tungsten project in Beaverhead county, Montana. This marks the Toronto-listed firm's entry... 

Aris releases PEA for Toroparu gold project

Vancouver-based Aris Mining has announced positive results from a preliminary economic assessment (PEA) for its 100%-owned Toroparu gold project, in Guyana, confirming the asset as a large-scale,... 

Prevention at a systemic level required to tackle water mafias

While severe penalties are necessary to combat damage to water infrastructure, there is a need to focus on prevention by securing water installations and assets, says Water Institute of Southern... 

Sheffield secures zircon offtake for Thunderbird

Mineral sands miner Sheffield Resources on Tuesday announced that Kimberley Mineral Sands (KMS), owner of the Thunderbird mine in Western Australia, has entered into a zircon concentrate offtake... 

Bellevue extends contract with Develop Global to mid-2026

ASX-listed Bellevue Gold has extended its underground mining contract with Develop Global for the Bellevue gold mine in Western Australia, securing operations continuity through to July 2026 as... 

Employee at Harmony's Mponeng mine dies

Gold miner Harmony Gold Mining Company reports that an electrician conducting routine maintenance work died at its Mponeng mine, near Carletonville, on October 26. "Harmony extends its deepest... 

Botswana operations lift De Beers' overall third-quarter output

Diamond miner De Beers produced 7.7-million carats for the third quarter ended September 30, a 38% year-on-year increase, primarily driven by higher production from the Jwaneng mine, in Botswana.... 

Kinterra completes takeover of Antler copper project

Toronto-based investment firm Kinterra Capital has completed the acquisition of Australia’s New World Resources, gaining control of the high-grade Antler copper project in Arizona and announcing a... 

97.5 MW Damlaagte solar PV facility officially inaugurated

The 97.5 MW Damlaagte solar PV facility, near Parys in the Free State, has been officially inaugurated, after having entered into commercial operation in August. The plant supplies renewable... 

Ramaphosa undertakes State visit to Switzerland

Fresh off of his State trip to Southeast Asia, President Cyril Ramaphosa will next meet with Swiss President Karin Keller-Sutter, at her invitation, between October 29 and 30. Ramaphosa will travel... 

Kon Kweni construction edges closer as Ivanhoe Atlantic files cross-border ESIAs

US-based mining company Ivanhoe Atlantic has completed environmental and social impact assessments (ESIAs) and submitted permit applications to the relevant authorities in Guinea and Liberia,... 

Newmont achieves commercial production at Ahafo North

Gold major Newmont has achieved commercial production at its Ahafo North project in Afrisipakrom, Ghana, marking the completion of one of West Africa’s most significant new gold developments. The... 

Lindian says Kangankunde unaffected by Malawi export order

ASX-listed Lindian Resources has confirmed that its Kangankunde rare earths project in Malawi remains unaffected by recent comments from the country’s leadership regarding potential restrictions on... 

Rio Tinto trials battery-swap electric haul trucks at Oyu Tolgoi

Diversified miner Rio Tinto has launched its first battery-swap electric haul truck trial at the Oyu Tolgoi copper mine, in Mongolia, in partnership with China’s State Power Investment Corporation... 

World’s Deepest Marathon ready to make mining and sporting history

In a meeting of endurance, engineering and adventure, 60 runners from 18 countries will descend more than a kilometre below the surface this weekend to take part in the World’s Deepest Marathon —... 

Rio Tinto concludes board renewal phase with key leadership adjustments

Diversified mining major Rio Tinto has announced several changes to its board, completing a transitional phase designed to balance continuity with renewal. The board size, which peaked at 14...