Complexity meets uncertainty in EIAs

Balancing environmental sustainability with economic and social demands is always challenging, and South Africa is grappling with an ever more complex regulatory framework as it tries to walk this... 

Lake Maitland uranium/vanadium project, Australia – update

Toro Energy will raise A$4.5-million through a share placement to fund extensions to the Lake Maitland scoping study. 

Lower emissions now a sustainability and cost imperative

The enforcement of South Africa’s carbon tax is adding to the focus by mines and industry on greenhouse gas emissions, raising the interest in the potential for converting methane into energy.... 

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

Original-equipment manufacturer Epiroc has won its largest-ever order for the expansion of the Kamoa-Kakula copper mining complex. 

Prieska copper/zinc project, South Africa – update

Orion Minerals has awarded a six-month trial mining contract to P2 Mining, a subsidiary of South African mining contractor Newrak Mining Group, to undertake the early works trial underground mining... 

SRK helps prepare the way for E Cape solar plant

Gqeberha will see construction starting on an exciting new solar energy plant later this year, and SRK Consulting (South Africa) is among the technical partners working to make this project a... 

Youanmi gold project, Australlia – update

Rox Resources will raise A$7-million to fund exploration at its Youanmi gold project. 

Mining of DRC’s battery minerals must embrace past lessons learnt

In the race for battery in minerals in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and other African countries, mining can learn from its past lessons to ensure sustainability and positive local impact....