Experts unpack the evolution of ESG across the mining value chain

Environmental, social and governance (ESG) has evolved to being driven by external factors such as shareholder activism and investor confidence, rather than regulatory frameworks, finds a panel... 

Bengwenyama platinum group metals project, South Africa – update

A prefeasibility study drilling campaign has emphasised the robustness of the upper group two reef. 

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

Ivanhoe Mines has achieved first concentrate production at the Phase 3 concentrator. 

Madaouela uranium project, Niger – update

GoviEx Uranium has received its radiological certificate for the project. 

Wolfsberg lithium project, Austria – update

BMW has transferred $15-million to a subsidiary of Critical Metals Corp for the offtake of battery-grade lithium hydroxide from the project. 

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

Giyani Metals Corporation has appointed Wood as the lead consultant on its definitive feasibility study  

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

First ore has been fed into the Phase 3 concentrator. 

Long-term thinking key to managing South Africa’s mine water challenge

While South Africa has made considerable strides in addressing mine water challenges, several areas require improvement and focus to ensure that the country continues on a positive trajectory and...