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

The Botswana Ministry of Minerals and Energy has granted a mining licence for the project 

Hermosa zinc/lead/silver project, US – update

The project has been selected for a $166-million financial grant from the United States Department of Energy’s Battery Materials Processing and Battery Manufacturing Programme. 

New biomass plant in Pretoria in the offing

Bio2Watt Energy Holdings (BEH) has appointed SRK Consulting as the independent environmental consultant to undertake the environmental permitting processes for a new biogas plant near Pretoria. The... 

Path pursued by African mining projects a complex one

While many explorers and developers are looking to Africa for much of the mineral production to drive the global energy transition, a careful path must be followed before these projects can... 

Hombre Muerto West lithium project, Argentina/Bolivia/Chile – update

Galan Lithium has announced a A$25-million capital raising, which will complete funding requirements for the project. 

Kamoa-Kakula Copper Complex, Democratic Republic of Congo – update

Ivanhoe Mines has reported that ramp-up of the Phase 3 concentrator to steady-state production is progressing well. 

Premier gold project, Canada – update

Ascot has suspended operations just months after its first gold pour. 

Mining Indaba 2025: Fostering Dialogue for a Prosperous African Mining Future

Registration for the highly anticipated Mining Indaba 2025, to be held from 3–6 February 2025, at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC), is open. Mining Indaba 2025 is a crucial...