Speakers highlight focus areas to tackle mine water challenges

South Africa has made considerable strides in addressing mine water challenges; however, it is imperative that these efforts are bolstered and improved upon, through aligning research with... 

Municipalities share the risk of tailings dam failure with mines

In the event of a mine tailings dam failure, the latest global standards reiterate that municipalities must play an important role in the emergency response and recovery. Indeed, local government... 

Hermosa zinc/lead/silver project, US – update

The federal permitting process has started. 

Consultancy concludes water project

Multidisciplinary consulting firm SRK Consulting recently completed a project involving mine water, in West Africa, which started with characterising the key aquifers at the mine. Thereafter, SRK... 

Madaouela uranium project, Niger – update

GoviEx is in discussions with the government of Niger regarding the start of mining operations. 

Prieska copper/zinc project, South Africa – update

The project is fully permitted. 

Lake Maitland uranium/vanadium project, Australia – update

Toro is updating the scoping study.   

Bengwenyama platinum group metals project, South Africa – update

Drilling is advancing the prefeasibility study for the project.