Mountain Province output falls 40% in Q1 as mine processes low-grade stockpiles

Toronto-listed Mountain Province Diamonds reported a 40% year-on-year decline in diamond production for the first quarter of 2025, as the company processed low-grade stockpiles while waste... 

Katherine Persson

This week we profile Katherine Persson, MD: assets at SOLA Group, a fully South African vertically integrated renewable-energy infrastructure, generation and storage company 

Eskom to implement Stage 2 loadshedding from 16:00

Higher-than-expected electricity demand, the loss of generation units and extensive planned maintenance have placed strain on the electricity system, prompting Eskom to implement Stage 2... 

Hillgrove mobilises contractors to accelerate Nugent development

ASX-listed Hillgrove Resources has mobilised mining contractors to fast-track the development of the Nugent underground decline at its Kanmantoo copper operation in South Australia, marking the... 

South Africa urgently needs an independent water and sanitation regulator - Awsisa

South Africa needs an independent water and sanitation regulator to drive accountability, attract investment and improve service delivery in South Africa, as success stories in other countries have... 

Sandvik lands record BEV order for South32's Hermosa project

Swedish engineering group Sandvik has secured its largest-ever order for battery-electric vehicles (BEVs), with ASX- and JSE-listed South32 selecting the company to supply a fleet of underground... 

Northern Star’s De Grey acquisition becomes effective

Australian gold miner Northern Star Resources’ proposed acquisition of gold developer De Grey Mining has cleared its final legal hurdle, with the Federal Court of Australia approving the... 

Ascot appoints interim CFO

Canadian gold developer Ascot Resources has announced a leadership change with the appointment of Christopher Park as interim CFO, effective May 15. Park will succeed CFO Carol Li, who is set to... 

Sayona and Piedmont move closer to merger

Australia's Sayona Mining and US-based Piedmont Lithium are nearing the completion of their proposed merger, a transaction that would create a new global lithium player, Elevra Lithium, with an... 

Centerra takes 9.9% stake in Thesis Gold

Canadian miner Centerra Gold on Tuesday announced an agreement to acquire a 9.9% stake in Thesis Gold for C$24.2-million. Under the terms of a subscription agreement, Centerra will acquire... 

WA pushes mineral exploration with A$11.2m grant round

Western Australia has awarded A$11.2-million in grants to 77 exploration projects under its flagship exploration incentive scheme (EIS), reinforcing the state’s push to secure future mineral supply... 

Perenti to exit Khoemacau copper mine in Botswana

Australian mining services group Perenti said on Tuesday that it would conclude its involvement at MMG’s Khoemacau copper mine, in Botswana, at the end of June. The company’s underground mining... 

Qld mining execs see confidence dip

Queensland’s resources sector is facing a slump in executive confidence as rising costs and regulatory burdens cloud the outlook, the state’s industry body said Tuesday. According to the... 

Former US Senator appointed to Ramaco board

Metallurgical coal and critical minerals producer Ramaco Resources has announced the appointment of former US Senator Joseph Manchin III to its board as an independent member. Manchin brings... 

Chinese nationals detained for alleged trespass at Lindian rare earths project in Malawi

Australia-based Lindian Resources said on Tuesday that two Chinese nationals were among a group of individuals detained by authorities for allegedly trespassing and attempting to collect geological... 

Charl du Plessis

This week we profile Charl du Plessis, a director at Good Hope Imports, which develops and sources lighting and lithium-related equipment for the mining industry 

First shipment of concentrate from Image’s Atlas project sets sail

Perth-based junior Image Resources on Thursday announced the first sale and shipment of heavy mineral concentrate (HMC) from the Atlas mineral sands mine, in Western Australia. The nominal 10... 

Kookaburra graphite project included in critical minerals prospectus

The Kookaburra graphite project (KGP), located on South Australia’s Eyre Peninsula, has been featured in the updated Australian Critical Minerals Prospectus for 2025, published by Austrade. The... 

Fortescue charters green-ammonia-powered vessel in push to decarbonise shipping

Iron-ore major Fortescue has signed an agreement with Bocimar, part of Belgium’s CMB.TECH, to charter a new ammonia-powered vessel. The 210 000 dry weight tonnage (dwt) Newcastlemax vessel is... 

Allied Gold launches C$80m bought deal

Canada-headquartered Allied Gold on Wednesday announced a C$80-million bought deal public offering alongside a concurrent block trade, as the miner looks to improve share liquidity. The... 

Genmin, Sinohydro sign MoU to advance Gabon project development

Emerging African iron-ore producer Genmin have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Sinohydro Corporation in relation to the development of Genmin's flagship Baniaka project, in Gabon.... 

FUL welcomes ConCourt dismissal of Hlophe’s appeal

Freedom Under Law has welcomed the decision by the Constitutional Court to dismiss uMkhonto weSizwe Party’s leader in Parliament and impeached judge Dr John Hlophe’s appeal of the Western Cape High... 

De Grey shareholders approve takeover by Northern Star

Shareholders of De Grey Mining have overwhelmingly approved the proposed acquisition of the company by ASX-listed gold major Northern Star Resources. At a scheme meeting held on Wednesday, 99.64%... 

BCI Minerals cleared for full-scale operations at Mardie salt project

ASX-listed BCI Minerals has received a key commonwealth government approval, paving the way for full-scale operations at its Mardie solar salt and sulphate of potash project in Western Australia.... 

Sumitomo deepens ties with Ardea through A$4.6m placement

Metals exploration and development company Ardea Resources has secured a A$4.6-million strategic investment from Japan’s Sumitomo Metal Mining, further strengthening the partnership between the two... 

Talga’s Swedish anode refinery gains EU net-zero strategic status

Australia-listed Talga Group’s planned battery anode refinery in Luleå, Sweden, has been designated a net-zero strategic project under the European Union’s (EU's) Net-Zero Industry Act, the company... 

Black Cat gets green light for underground mining at Myhree

ASX-listed Black Cat Syndicate on Wednesday announced approval to commence underground mining at the Myhree deposit, part of its Kal East gold project near Kalgoorlie, Western Australia.... 

Eskom seeks partner for renewables unit

Engineering News editor Terence Creamer discusses power utility Eskom's plans to set up a new renewable energy business and the tender it has issued to find a partner for the venture. 

Equinox wins proxy support for Calibre deal

Influential proxy advisory firms Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) and Glass, Lewis & Co have thrown their weight behind Equinox Gold’s proposed all-share business combination with Calibre... 

Private equity fund set up to target clean energy, digital infrastructure in Southern Africa

A private equity fund has been launched by Scalar and Mergence Investment Managers to finance clean energy and digital infrastructure in Southern Africa. The Africa Decarbonisation Fund I has a... 

Discovery Silver completes Porcupine deal

Precious metals company Discovery Silver has officially joined the ranks of Canadian gold producers with the closing of its acquisition of Newmont’s Porcupine operations in Ontario. The... 

BHP mulls turning Mt Arthur coal mine into pumped hydro asset

Diversified miner BHP has teamed up with renewable energy and infrastructure company ACCIONA Energía to study the feasibility of transforming its Mt Arthur Coal mine in New South Wales into a... 

EXIM signals $825m for Ivanhoe Electric’s Arizona copper mine

Copper explorer Ivanhoe Electric has received a preliminary indication of support from the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) for up to $825-million in debt financing to advance its... 

Savannah Goldfields names Brad Sampson as CEO

Savannah Goldfields has appointed Brad Sampson as CEO as the Australia-listed company advances plans to restart mining and processing operations in Queensland. Sampson, a veteran mining executive... 

Nersa confirms fuel price hikes arising from pipelines tariff ruling

The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) has confirmed a 5.23c/l rise in the fuel price following its decision to grant Transnet a petroleum pipelines tariff increase for 2025/26,... 

Kinross halts Tasiast mill operations after fire, maintains production guidance

Kinross Gold has temporarily suspended milling operations at its Tasiast mine, in Mauritania, following a fire on on Tuesday, the Canadian gold producer said Wednesday. The fire, which occurred in... 

American Tungsten appoints new CEO as Nye steps into president role

Canada-based American Tungsten announced on Monday that it had appointed Ali Haji as CEO and that Murray Nye would assume the role of president, where he would continue to provide strategic... 

Liberty raises C$20m in bought-deal financing

Toronto-listed Liberty Gold has announced a C$20-million bought-deal financing to advance its Black Pine oxide gold project, in the US. The company entered into an agreement with Canaccord Genuity... 

Western Uranium & Vanadium inks ore deal with Energy Fuels

CSE-listed Western Uranium & Vanadium Corp has signed an ore purchase agreement with NYSE-listed Energy Fuels, as it moves to generate revenue from its stockpiled ore at the Sunday mine complex in... 

Embracing ESG is a crucial imperative for mining success in West Africa

In the heart of West Africa's burgeoning mining sector, the integration of environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles has evolved from a mere option to an indispensable cornerstone for...