Opportunity for Africa to fill commodity gap

Forecasts suggest that the global economy is facing a ‘commodity gap’ in the near future as the demand for battery minerals could outstrip supply. Consulting engineers and scientists SRK Consulting... 

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

The Kamoa-Kakula project set a new quarterly production record in the first quarter of this year, with 55 602 t of copper-in-concentrate produced. 

Kola potash project, Congo-Brazzaville – update

Kore Potash has received an enhancement study for its Kola project. 

Fortune Bay kicks off PEA for Saskatchewan gold project

The board of Fortune Bay has approved the completion of a preliminary economic assessment (PEA) for its Goldfields gold project, in northern Saskatchewan, building a foundation for the future... 

Firm looks to support mining entrants

West Africa is now attracting attention for battery minerals mining with a renewed interest likely to draw in explorers and miners of various sizes and capabilities, says consulting engineers and... 

Coburn mineral sands project, Australia – update

Strandline Resources has initiated a scoping study to potentially increase the production rate of its Coburn mineral sands project by 50%. 

Premier gold project, US – update

Ascot Resources is facing a potential further production delay at the project, after a project financing setback. 

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

OZ Minerals has announced a decision to increase the hoisting shaft capacity at Prominent Hill.