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.... 

Women surge ahead in technical fields, defying traditions

Women are increasingly finding their way into engineering, scientific and other professional careers in industry, with less prejudice in traditionally male sectors such as mining; but how can... 

Hombre Muerto West project, Argentina, Bolivia and Chile

Construction has started. 

Kola potash project, Congo-Brazzaville – update

Kore Potash has received a letter of support from the Congo-Brazzaville Ministry of Mines regarding the company’s development of the project. 

Saltend Chemicals Park rare-earth oxide separation facility, Angola – update

Pensana is on track to re-engineer the Longonjo project to reduce its upfront capital cost.