Govt, NGOs and industry joining forces to fend off acid mine water threat

Acid mine drainage (AMD) is regarded as one of the greatest environmental challenges ever faced by South Africa, says Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) mine water management chief director... 

Zambian chamber lauds Chile as model of what mining can achieve with the right policies

A two-person team from Chile’s mining industry recently visited Zambia and met with the Zambian Chamber of Mines (ZCM), the Presidency, the Zambia Revenue Authority’s Mineral Value Chain Monitoring... 

Miners urged to take heed of Natural Capital Protocol framework

The recently released Natural Capital Protocol promises to give business a new appreciation of the ecosystem services on which they rely, states independent engineering and scientific consultancy... 

Call for better understanding of trackless mobile mining equipment regulations

Mechanisation of the South African mining sector is a major priority for all stakeholders. However, with the introduction of mechanised mining technologies come several new challenges, one of which... 

Zim mine produces first battery grade lithium carbonate

Junior miner Prospect Resources has produced battery grade lithium carbonate from its Arcadia petalite project, in Zimbabwe, the company announced last week. The lithium carbonate with a purity... 

Mkango pushes forward with research programme, upbeat about Malawi prospects

Dual-listed Mkango Resources is upbeat about its research on the development of neodymium iron boron alloys, which are “critically important” for environment-friendly sectors, such as that of... 

Amplats reports tame quarter, revises guidance downwards

Platinum mining company Anglo American Platinum (Amplats) reported last week that total platinum production (expressed as metal in concentrate) for the three months ended September 30, was flat at... 

Elandsfontein mine to assist in alleviating West Coast water challenges

Emerging miner Kropz’s Elandsfontein phosphate mine, near Saldanha Bay, in the Western Cape plans to supply the drought stricken West Coast region with additional clean water, while offsetting its... 

Continued unrest at Elikhulu threatens to ‘adversely impact’ on project, warns Pan African

South African precious metals miner Pan African Resources has strongly condemned the protest action by some community members at the company’s Elikhulu tailings retreatment plant project, within... 

Zim project produces first known battery grade lithium carbonate in Southern Africa

Junior miner Prospect Resources has produced battery grade lithium carbonate from its Arcadia petalite project, in Zimbabwe, the company announced on Tuesday. The lithium carbonate with a purity... 

CuDeco reports Sept quarter results

Queensland copper miner CuDeco earned a positive earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation of $3.3-million, gross revenue of $39.8-million and a net revenue of $30.8-million... 

Reviewed Central Eyre mine plan speeds up production timetable, cuts capital costs

ASX-listed Iron Road on Tuesday announced that a review of the mine plan of its Central Eyre iron-ore project (CEIP), in South Australia, had identified lower upfront capital requirements and that... 

Sylvania dump production down 8% in Q1

Platinum group metals (PGMs) processor Sylvania Platinum’s Sylvania Dump Operations (SDO) produced 16 589 oz of PGMs in the quarter to September 30 – an 8% decrease on the previous quarter's output... 

First indigenous tree species planted on West Rand sand dump

Local environmental watchdog the Federation for Sustainable Environment (FSE) planted the first indigenous trees, namely Ziziphus mucronatas, which are commonly known as Buffalo Thorns, on the... 

AMCU scoffs at allegations of orchestrating killings, tribalism

The Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union (AMCU) has rejected recent multiple allegations made by media houses that the trade union is orchestrating killings on South Africa’s Platinum... 

BME claims world record for most electronic detonators fired in single blast

Johannesburg-headquartered explosives and services supplier BME says it has broken the world record for the most electronic detonators fired in a single blast. This was achieved in conjunction with... 

Enviro lobby group takes emerging miner to court over phosphate mine’s water-use licence

Emerging miner Kropz has warned that the West Coast Environmental Protection Association’s (WCEPA’s) application to have the water-use license (WUL) for Kropz’s Elandsfontein phosphate mine, near... 

Mine.D hackathon seeks to ensure health and safety in mining sector

The Tshimologong Digital Innovation Precinct in collaboration with open innovation firm RIIS, will host the Mine.D hackathon from November 3 to 5, at the precinct, which is located in Braamfontein,... 

Pan African warns ‘rogue elements’ threatening development of Elikhulu

South African precious metals miner Pan African Resources has strongly condemned the protest action by some community members at the company’s Elikhulu tailings retreatment plant project, within... 

Mixed fortunes for Anglo’s copper, coal and nickel divisions

Diversified major Anglo American recorded increases in production at its copper units, while coal and nickel production decreased in the third quarter, ended September 30. The company on Tuesday... 

Amplats reports flat Q3 production numbers, revises guidance downward

Platinum mining company Anglo American Platinum (Amplats) on Tuesday reported that total platinum production (expressed as metal in concentrate) for the three months ended September 30, was flat at... 

Softening demand, unrelenting supply key causes of platinum price weakness

The weakness in platinum prices has been driven primarily by softening fabrication demand fundamentals and a lack of commensurate reductions in supply to offset those weaker demand fundamentals,... 

Digital transformation necessary to improve productivity in mining – EY

The current digital disruption that is occurring worldwide and upending industries, has resulted in a digital disconnect – a gap between the potential that digital transformation has and the... 

General uptick in West Africa mining as commodity prices improve

There have been a number of recent positive developments in West Africa’s mining industry, such as in Mali, where two new mines are scheduled to be commissioned by the end of this year. This is... 

Chamber of Mines championing rooftop agriculture in Joburg inner city

The Chamber of Mines (CoM) hosted the launch of the Urban Agriculture Initiative, last week, which is aimed at creating a vibrant urban agricultural ecosystem by “innovatively” repurposing disused... 

Miner defends Western Cape phosphate project, highlights its importance

Emerging miner Kropz has warned that the West Coast Environmental Protection Association’s (WCEPA’s) application to have the water-use license (WUL) for Kropz’s Elandsfontein phosphate mine, near... 

Economist warns of consequences of low growth, potential tax hikes

It is well known that the South African economy is having serious growth challenges, which is unlikely to improve over the next three years, with best estimates that the country’s gross domestic... 

Self-starters share secrets to success in the South African mining sector

There are many ways for entrepreneurs to enter the mining industry, including as project developers, service providers and product suppliers – all of which hold great opportunities and challenges,... 

Zim coal miner posts revenue decline but operating loss narrows

Zimbabwe coal mining and exploration company Hwange Colliery Company (HCC) recorded a 23% year-on-year decline in revenue for the six months to end June, it reported last month. The company’s... 

Canyon Coal optimistic about local mining industry despite headwinds

Despite current policy uncertainty relating to the implementation of Mining Charter 3 and a struggling South African economy having adverse effects on the local mining industry, South African... 

Self-starters share secrets to success in the South African mining sector

There are many ways for entrepreneurs to enter the mining industry, including as project developers, service providers and product suppliers – all of which hold great opportunities and challenges,... 

CoM shows off potential of rooftop agriculture in Johannesburg inner city

The Chamber of Mines (CoM) on Wednesday hosted the launch of the Urban Agriculture Initiative, which is aimed at creating a vibrant urban agricultural ecosystem by “innovatively” repurposing... 

Altus sets out intention to buy Legend Gold

Africa-focused exploration project generator Altus Strategies has signed a nonbinding letter of intent to buy gold exploration company Legend Gold Corp – a TSX-V-listed company with a portfolio of... 

Kenmare buoyed by ilmenite market improvement, record production potential

Production volumes decreased across the board at mineral sands miner Kenmare Resources’ Moma titanium minerals mine, in Mozambique, in the third quarter, with the exception of ilmenite.... 

New Liberty records 26% q/q production improvement despite heavy rains

TSX- and Aim-listed Avesoro Resources’ New Liberty mine, in Liberia, achieved a 26% quarter-on-quarter increase in gold production to 19 885 oz for the quarter ended September 30. This brought the... 

The Krugerrand's remarkable contribution to SA mining value-addition

The gold bullion Krugerrand represents a most remarkable story from a beneficiation perspective, with more than 60-million pieces sold over the past 50 years. This equates to more than 1 660 t of... 

Metso’s Vereeniging factory celebrates 60 years of service

This year marks 60 years since global engineering and technology corporation Metso's factory in Vereeniging was established. The factory became part of the Metso group in 1970 and has played "a... 

The Krugerrand’s remarkable contribution to SA mining value-addition

The gold bullion Krugerrand represents a most remarkable story from a beneficiation perspective with more than 60-million pieces sold over the past 50 years, equating to more than 1 660 t of local... 

Partnership to provide $12m for African development minerals producers

Five-thousand small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) development minerals operators will have access to more affordable finance as a result of a partnership between the African Guarantee Fund for... 

Golden value-addition for Zambian copper miner

Copper mining can produce lucrative by-products, with the most common one in Zambia being cobalt. It sells for five times more than copper on world markets. However, Zambia Chamber of Mines...