Infrastructure rebuilding good test for sector

The rebuilding of damaged infrastructure, in KwaZulu-Natal, after the devastating floods, will be a good test for the consulting engineering sector’s capacity to supplement skills shortages, says... 

K. Hill manganese project, Botswana – update

Giyani Metals aims to have the feasibility study for its K.Hill project completed in the third quarter of this year. 

Prieska copper/zinc project, South Africa – update

Orion Minerals has announced a three-tranche share placement to sophisticated and professional investors to partly fund the development of the project.  

Prieska copper/zinc project, South Africa – update

Only a very little portion of equity is still required for the restart of the Prieska copper/zinc mine, Orion has said. 

K. Hill manganese project, Botswana – update

Giyani Metals has completed a reverse circulation infill drill programme at the K. Hill Extension deposit for a total 4 561 m. 

Eskay Creek gold/silver project, Canada – update

Skeena Resources has welcomed the historic consent-based decision-making agreement reached by the province of British Columbia and the Tahltan Central Government. 

Kamoa-Kakula copper project, Democratic Republic of Congo – update

The Kamoa-Kakula mining complex has set a new monthly production record, with 29 800 t of copper in concentrate produced in May. 

SRK completes SADC land outlook to help combat desertification

Earth and water resource consultancy SRK Consulting completed a Global Land Outlook (GLO) study focused on Southern Africa on land-water-energy (LWE) systems and nexus points that can be used to...