SRK Consulting SA appoints Andrew van Zyl MD

Independent consulting practice multinational SRK Consulting has appointed Andrew van Zyl MD of SRK Consulting (SA), which is the South African arm of the global SRK network of consulting... 

Why project sponsors should be wary of fine-grained sand

When engineers need to improve the in-situ density, the occurrence of very fine-grained sand can present a serious challenge. In fact, developers and contractors need to specifically check for this... 

SRK innovators gather in SA for global workshop

Tracey Drew, principal environmental consultant and SRK’s team lead for innovation and data services Known for innovating solutions across multiple disciplines in the consulting engineering field,... 

Prominent Hill copper/gold/silver mine expansion, Australia – update

Takeover target OZ Minerals has reported an ore reserve increase at its Prominent Hill underground operation. 

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

Kamoa Copper’s previously announced debottlenecking programme is more than 90% complete and is progressing ahead of schedule. 

Madaouela uranium project, Niger – update

GoviEx has been working with its financial adviser Endeavour Financial to develop the optimum financing solution for the mine-permitted project.  

Coburn mineral sands project, Australia – update

Strandline is completing construction and commissioning of the mineral separation plant. 

La India gold project, Nicaragua – update

Condor Gold is searching for a buyer for its La India project.