William Joughin

This week we profile South African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy president and SRK Consulting partner William Joughin 

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

Ivanhoe Mines is undertaking optimisation work to identify value-accretive options for installing hoisting capacity to Platreef's Shaft 3. 

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

Record quarterly production of 103 786 t of copper in concentrate was achieved for the quarter ended June 30, 2023. 

Coburn mineral sands project, Australia – update

Strandline Resources launched a A$35-million capital raise on July 31 to support the ramp-up of its Coburn project towards steady-state production. 

Board approval for first new US rare earths mine in 70 years

Initial mine development work on the Brook rare earths mine, in Wyoming, will start in the fourth quarter, Nasdaq-listed coal miner Ramaco Resources announced on Monday. This will be the first new... 

Prieska copper/zinc project, South Africa – update

Orion is completing a study on an accelerated development strategy for the project. 

Hermosa zinc/lead/silver project, US – update

South32 has warned of a noncash impairment expense with regard to the Taylor zinc/silver/lead deposit at the project. 

Prieska copper/zinc project, South Africa – update

Orion Minerals has taken another key step in its early mining strategy.