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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...
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.
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.
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