Prieska copper/zinc project, South Africa – update

The executive team of Orion Minerals is re-evaluating the development schedule of the project. 

Wicheeda rare earths project, Canada – update

Results from a resource expansion and definition drilling programme completed in late 2021 are expected to be announced in the first quarter of 2022.  

Dominique Sambwa appointed as SRK DRC chairperson

Mining and mineral exploration consultancy SRK Consulting has appointed geological consultant Dominique Sambwa as chairperson of SRK Consulting Congo, based in Lubumbashi, in the Democratic... 

Arctic copper/zinc/lead/silver/gold project, US – update

Ambler Metals has reported that it will soon start the formal permitting process for the Arctic project. 

La India gold project, Nicaragua

A preliminary economic assessment on the La India project has presented two scenarios for development. 

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

Ivanhoe Mines has set its sights on producing between 290 000 t and 340 000 t of copper in concentrate this year from the Kamoa project 

Govt departments urged to focus on integrated disaster risk reduction

Disaster risk reduction (DRR) should be a priority for government at all levels, but failures in adequately addressing major factors, such as the Covid-19 pandemic, climate change and growing... 

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

The Phase 2 concentrator plant at Ivanhoe Mines’ Kamoa-Kakula project is 70% complete.