Premier gold project, Canada – update

Ascot Resources has unveiled a recapitalisation and restructuring plan aimed at stabilising its finances and positioning the company for a potential restart of the project. 

Minim Martap bauxite project, Cameroon

A definitive feasibility study has confirmed the project’s strong economics and has outlined a pathway for the phased development of what is planned to be a major new bauxite producer. 

Venetia mine is sparkling as brightly as the diamonds it brings to surface

The successful transition from opencast mining to underground mining is being achieved with considerable aplomb at Venetia Diamond Mine, which Mining Weekly has just visited. De Beers’ $2.3-billion... 

Sustainable mine closure forethought vital amid mining boom

West Africa’s mining boom has accelerated project development, often in environmentally and socially sensitive areas, highlighting the importance of responsible mining with closure in mind, says... 

K.Hill battery-grade manganese project, Botswana – update

High-purity manganese sulphate monohydrate has been successfully produced by Giyani at its demonstration plant, in Johannesburg. 

Kamoa-Kakula Copper Complex, Democratic Republic of Congo

Smelter startup is scheduled to start in early November. 

Kipushi zinc/copper/lead/germanium mine, Democratic Republic of Congo – update

Production rates from Kipushi have significantly improved. 

Platreef palladium/rhodium/nickel/platinum/copper/gold project, South Africa – update

Phase 1 operations at the Platreef mine are expected to start shortly.