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Cerro de Pasco sells Santander mine

Cerro de Pasco sells Santander mine

4th September 2024

CSE-listed Cerro de Pasco Resources (CDPR) on Tuesday announced the sale of its Santander mine to a Peruvian investment company controlled by Finanzas e Inversiones Corporativas (FIC). FIC... 


Butte Energy to buy Argentina silver deposit

Butte Energy to buy Argentina silver deposit

4th September 2024

TSX-V-listed Butte Energy has its eye on a large, high-grade silver deposit in Argentina. The company on Tuesday announced a letter of intent to acquire a 100% interest in the El Quevar project,... 


Accommodation village being installed at Meeka's Murchison

Approvals for Meeka’s Murchison development in place

4th September 2024

Western Australia-focused Meeka Metals’ Murchison gold project is fully approved, paving the way for development to get under way. The company has now started construction of the haul road between... 


E25 and Nissan Chemical explore Japanese HPMSM facility

3rd September 2024

Australia-listed Element 25 (E25) has partnered with Nissan Chemical (NC) and NC Tokyo Bay (NCTB) to study the possibility of setting up a high-purity manganese sulphate monohydrate (HPMSM)... 


Vehicles on an assembly line

GDP grew by 0.4% in the second quarter

3rd September 2024

South Africa’s GDP increased by 0.4% in the second quarter, with the manufacturing industry having increased by 1.1%, contributing 0.1 of a percentage point to the GDP growth. Six of the ten... 


American Rare Earths reports ‘outstanding’ drilling results at Cowboy State Mine

3rd September 2024

ASX-listed American Rare Earths on Tuesday announced the first assay results from the 2024 drilling campaign at the Cowboy State Mine (CSM) area of its Wyoming Rare (USA) Inc (WRI). ALS Global... 


Ausgold launches new drill programme at Katanning

3rd September 2024

ASX-listed Ausgold is gearing up to start a major new gold drilling programme at its 3.04-million-ounce Katanning Gold Project (KGP) in Western Australia. The multi-pronged drilling campaign,... 


Construction starts in Gladstone on large high-purity alumina plant

Construction starts in Gladstone on large high-purity alumina plant

3rd September 2024

The transformation of Alpha HPA’s Gladstone-based project into the largest single-site ultra-high purity aluminium materials refinery in the world is under way with the company on Tuesday... 


BHP continues support of Australian women footballers

BHP continues support of Australian women footballers

2nd September 2024

Mining company BHP’s ongoing partnership with the AFLW this season is helping to inspire the next generation of women to shine in the workplace and on the football ground. With the 2024 NAB AFLW... 


Globe inks LoI for portion of Kanyika production

2nd September 2024

Australia-listed Globe Metals and Mining has announced a letter of intent (LoI) with master alloys supplier Affilips for up to 32% of the high-purity niobium pentoxide production from Phase 1 of... 


Bellevue reports maiden net profit

2nd September 2024

ASX-listed Bellevue Gold has announced a maiden net profit after tax of A$75-million for the year ended June 30. The result follows a successful year which saw the company commission its Bellevue... 


MTN sends condolences on passing of former CEO Sifiso Dabengwa

2nd September 2024

MTN Group on Monday sent condolences to the family of Sifiso Dabengwa, who has passed away. Dabengwa served as the group president and CEO from 2011 to 2015 and was a key figure in MTN’s 30-year... 


Dept confirms large decreases in petrol, diesel for Sept

2nd September 2024

The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy, which is being split into the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources and the Department of Electricity and Energy, has confirmed that petrol... 


The Stillwater mine in the US

Sibanye to post interim loss on US impairment; lower headline earnings

2nd September 2024

Multinational mining and metals processing group Sibanye-Stillwater expects to report a loss a share of between 250.8c and 277.2c, or about $0.13 and $0.15, for the six months ended June 30, mainly... 


Improved June quarter exploration results, but Amec sees clouds on the horizon

Improved June quarter exploration results, but Amec sees clouds on the horizon

2nd September 2024

The June 2024 quarterly statistics on mineral exploration expenditure released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics on Monday, shows that Australian mineral exploration expenditure has produced... 


Newmont's Boddington mine was the biggest gold producer in Australia in the 2024 financial year.

Australia gold output recovers as prices hit record levels

2nd September 2024

According to Melbourne-based gold mining consultants Surbiton Associates, Australian gold mine production totalled 75 t in the June 2024 quarter, a rise of 5 t, or 7%, on the previous quarter.... 


Dundee completes Tsumeb smelter sale

2nd September 2024

Canada-based gold mining company Dundee Precious Metals (DPM) has closed the sale of the Tsumeb smelter, in Namibia, to a subsidiary of Sinomine Resources Group. DPM sold the smelter for... 


Gabruch resigns as IsoEnergy president

2nd September 2024

Uranium company IsoEnergy has announced the resignation of Tim Gabruch as president to pursue other opportunities. IsoEnergy did not name a replacement for Gabruch, whose resignation took effect... 


Teck president and CEO Jonathan Price

Teck unveils new structure to support energy transition metals growth

2nd September 2024

Canadian mining company Teck Resources has unveiled a new business structure to support its shift to a pure-play energy transition metals company. The restructure, which follows the recent sale of... 


NickelX acquires Penny South gold project

30th August 2024

ASX-listed NickelX has signed a binding tenement sale agreement to acquire 100% of tenement E57/1045 known as the Penny South gold project. The project is located just 550 meters south of Ramelius... 


Nifty copper leaching

Cyprium secures A$40m loan with Glencore

30th August 2024

ASX-listed Cyprium Metals on Friday announced a binding term sheet with diversified miner Glencore for offtake financing from the Nifty copper mine on the western edge of the Great Sandy desert in... 


Northern Minerals secures EPA approval for enhancements at Browns Range

Northern Minerals secures EPA approval for enhancements at Browns Range

30th August 2024

ASX-listed Northern Minerals has received approval under the Environmental Protection Act for strategic amendments to its Browns Range project in the east Kimberley region. The Environmental... 


Pan American Energy refocuses efforts on Big Mack lithium project

30th August 2024

CSE-listed Pan American Energy has successfully completed Phase 2 earn-in payments and work expenditures under its Big Mack option agreement with Magabra Resources. This achievement, involving... 


Responsibilities for SOEs moved to their respective Ministries

Responsibilities for SOEs moved to their respective Ministries

30th August 2024

Engineering News editor Terence Creamer discusses the implications of moving that State-owned enterprises that previously fell under the Department of Public Enterprises to new departments. 


Driving mining safety to new heights

30th August 2024

Nearly two years ago, the South African Department of Mineral Resources and Energy embarked on a transformative step towards bolstering the safety of miners by mandating the Chapter 8 regulations... 


The SWDR138B is one of the only fully OEM-certified excavator drill rigs available in the market.

Innovative drill technology takes centre stage at expo

30th August 2024

Mpumalanga-based drilling equipment distributor Azize Equipment will use Electra Mining to introduce its latest surface drill rig offerings to the African mining industry. Its updated lineup... 


Ir Olav's Globetrotters managing partners Diane van Galen Last and Sonja Poortman

Unlocking career opportunities for South African engineers

30th August 2024

Local engineering professionals could be the key to the sustainability of various Dutch industry sectors, with Dutch companies increasingly looking towards South Africans to ease tension in the... 


The ChemCAD suite, from Chemstations, provides calculations to design, analyse, and optimise chemical processes

Software firm helps engineers elevate their game

30th August 2024

Chempute Software, a provider of engineering software and training, is strengthening its support for engineering sectors with expanded offerings aimed at optimising design and operational... 


RENTAL SOLUTIONS Dewatering specialist IPR will be showcasing the benefits of its rental pump solutions at Electra Mining Africa 2024, backed up by global OEMs including Atlas Copco and Toyo

IPR promotes pump rental as cost-effective solution

30th August 2024

Cost effective and agile rental solutions for dewatering will take centre stage at Integrated Pump Rental’s (IPR’s) exhibition stand at Electra Mining Africa this year, as well as its quality range... 


SA Business School and Alefbet Learning COO Anton Visser

Aligning corporate learning and development plans to business strategies

30th August 2024

In today's fast-paced corporate landscape, ensuring that learning and development (L&D) plans align seamlessly with business strategy is not just a best practice—it is a necessity for achieving a... 


TOUGH CONDITIONSGoodwin pumps are engineered for the toughest mining conditions, ensuring minimal downtime and maximum productivity

Pump up productivity: Goodwin showcases slurry pumping solutions

30th August 2024

In the challenging environment of the mining industry, reliable equipment is the backbone of operations. For mining companies, dealing with heavy dense slurries, the choice of slurry pump can... 


Reinforcing industrial  infrastructure with  advanced acid proofing

Reinforcing industrial infrastructure with advanced acid proofing

30th August 2024

In a recent industrial project for a client in the North-West province, VERNi successfully implemented its advanced acid-proofing solutions aimed at enhancing durability and safety of crucial... 


VITAL TOOLS The value of economical, long-life rock drill bits, hammers and grinding machines in today's drilling environment is immeasurable

Collaboration key to success in African drilling operations

30th August 2024

In the competitive industrial drilling sector, technological advancements and shifting market scenarios dictate the need for partnerships and constant innovation, says local drilling tools supplier... 


Andritz showcases solutions for the mining and minerals industry

30th August 2024

International technology group ANDRITZ will showcase its comprehensive range of solid/liquid separation technologies for the mining and minerals industry at Electra Mining Africa. Visitors can... 


Himoinsa delivered 4 MW in back-up power to the Lindi Jumbo mine.

Himoinsa provides standby power for Tanzania graphite mine

30th August 2024

Power generation equipment manufacturer Himoinsa has been selected as the turnkey supplier to provide power continuity to the Lindi Jumbo graphite mine, in Tanzania. The equipment supplier... 


Wojciech Piorko, MD for Africa at Verti

Wojciech Piorko

30th August 2024

This week we profile Wojciech Piorko, MD for Africa at Vertiv, which designs, manufactures and maintains mission-critical infrastructure technologies for co-location/cloud, telecommunications, and... 


Explorer Lodestar stock soars

29th August 2024

Western Australian exploration company Lodestar Minerals’ share price doubled on Thursday as the company restarted drilling at the Ned’s Creek project. Initial drilling will comprise two holes for... 


AECI sets foundation for growth in Peru with strategic land acquisition

29th August 2024

As part of its strategy to further internationalise its Mining Service business, manufacturer of explosives and chemicals solutions for mineral processing AECI has acquired a development project in... 


Blue Label earnings dip

29th August 2024

JSE-listed Blue Label Telecoms on Thursday posted a 5% decline in gross profit to R3.3-billion for the year ended May 31, 2024. However, its gross profit margin ticked up from 18.41% to 22.57%... 


Equinox Gold completes C$1.5m ‘Ride to Greenstone’ fundraiser

Equinox Gold completes C$1.5m ‘Ride to Greenstone’ fundraiser

29th August 2024

After a remarkable journey of 3 634 km from Vancouver, British Columbia, to Geraldton, Ontario, the Equinox Gold cycling and support team has reached the Greenstone mine on Wednesday to to deliver... 


Borealis completes gold pour in Nevada

Borealis completes gold pour in Nevada

29th August 2024

TSX-V-listed Borealis Mining has successfully completed its first gold pour of 2024 at its on-site adsorption, desorption, and recovery (ADR) facility, in Nevada. The milestone was achieved... 


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