New standard opens continental discussion

As was expected, the recently initiated Consolidated Mining Standard Initiative (CMSI) has stimulated discussion across Africa’s mining fraternity, reports consulting engineering and scientific... 

Venetia Underground Project, South Africa – update

The project is undergoing a rescoping process to optimise capital deployment and production schedules. 

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

Ivanhoe Mines has reported that the Phase 1, 2 and 3 concentrators have milled a total 3.62-million tonnes of ore. 

Bengwenyama platinum group metals project, South Africa – update

No objections have been raised with regard to the recently granted environmental authorisation for a mining right and related infrastructural development activities at the project. 

Muntanga uranium project, Zambia – update

GoviEx has announced the launch of the 2025 field season at the project. 

Bengwenyama platinum group metals project, South Africa – update

Platinum group metals miner Southern Palladium has secured commitments to raise equity capital of A$8-million to advance the staged mine development. 

K.Hill battery-grade manganese project, Botswana – update

Battery metal development company Giyani Metals Corporation has received a nonbinding letter of interest from the US government's export credit agency for up to $225-million in financing to support... 

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

Canadian mining company Ivanhoe Mines has revised down its 2025 copper production guidance, following a temporary suspension of underground mining in May.