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St Barbara explores pumped hydro at Nova Scotia’s closed Touquoy mine
22nd October 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Gold miner St Barbara subsidiary Atlantic Mining is studying a pumped hydro energy storage facility at the now-closed Touquoy gold mine in Nova Scotia, Canada. Independent power producer Natural... 


Florence copper project 40% complete, reports Taseko Mines
Florence copper project 40% complete, reports Taseko Mines
22nd October 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

The Florence copper project is advancing on schedule and is now about 40% complete, keeping on track for first production in about a year’s time. In an update on Monday, CEO Stuart McDonald said... 


Rio2 secures $150m for new Chile gold mine construction
Rio2 secures $150m for new Chile gold mine construction
22nd October 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

Canada-headquartered Rio2 is set to advance the development of Chile’s next gold mine with a secured $150-million construction financing package. The financing includes $120-million from Wheaton... 


South Africa’s Energy Future Hinges on Flexibility, Not Just Renewables
South Africa’s Energy Future Hinges on Flexibility, Not Just Renewables
21st October 2024

By: Tord Johnsson - General Manager, Strategic Relations and Business, Africa at Wärtsilä Energy While South Africa recently marked 200 consecutive days without load shedding, the deeper challenges... 


Minerals Council's first Accommodation Newsletter details mine housing projects
21st October 2024 By: Schalk Burger

Mining industry employer organisation Minerals Council South Africa has published the first edition of its Accommodation Newsletter, which highlights the interventions by, and projects of, member... 


Altona confirms iron-ore, copper, gold prospectivity at Zambia project
21st October 2024 By: Darren Parker

Results from a geophysical and geochemical data assessment for London-listed Altona’s new Kabompo South project, in Zambia, performed by Namibia-based geophysical services company Earthmaps... 


Wind and solar generators
IPP procurement changes mulled to unlock 10 GW of renewables amid grid pressures and green industrialisation ambitions
21st October 2024 By: Terence Creamer

The South African government is considering far-reaching changes to the way public procurement of independent power producer (IPP) generation capacity is being carried out so as to accelerate... 


BLSA CEO Busi Mavuso
Automotive industry the ‘unsung hero’ of the South African economy – Mavuso
21st October 2024 By: Darren Parker

Business Leadership South Africa (BLSA) CEO Busi Mavuso has described the domestic automotive industry as the “unsung hero of the South African economy” after joining the naamsa | The Automotive... 


Calibre’s Valentine project’s costs rise, FY guidance downgraded
Calibre’s Valentine project’s costs rise, FY guidance downgraded
21st October 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

Construction of the multi-million-ounce Valentine gold mine, in Newfoundland and Labrador, is progressing well, reaching nearly 81% completion by the end of last month, TSX-listed Calibre Mining... 


Concor projects shine at SAISC Steel Awards with innovation and industrial excellence
Concor projects shine at SAISC Steel Awards with innovation and industrial excellence
21st October 2024

Two of Concor's standout projects were recognised at this year's Southern Africa Institute of Steel Construction (SAISC) Steel Awards, celebrating innovative and complex use of steel in the... 


One month in, LHWP tunnel maintenance on track
21st October 2024 By: Natasha Odendaal

Nearly a month after shutting down the Lesotho Highlands Water Project water tunnel, the six-month planned maintenance is progressing according to plan and on track, with dewatering completed and... 


Dewatering under way at Gemco, in Northern Territory
South32 preparing to restart manganese production in Australia
21st October 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

Mining company South32 has initiated a phased mining restart at its Groote Eylandt manganese operation (Gemco) and expects first production from the primary concentrator during the December... 


Soleos Energy, Melci to build 200 MW solar PV plant in the DRC
18th October 2024 By: Schalk Burger

India-based renewable energy development company Soleos Energy, in partnership with Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) electrical engineering company Melci, will build a 200 MW solar PV power... 


Half of global GDP facing double-digit increase in insolvencies
18th October 2024 By: Schalk Burger

Trade credit insurance company Allianz Trade's latest Global Insolvency Report points to a more severe outlook for the global business landscape, with insolvencies projected to increase by 11% in... 


Fibon to expand into wind, BESS and energy trading through Westbrooke partnership
18th October 2024 By: Schalk Burger

Renewable-energy company Fibon has formed a strategic partnership with asset management firm Westbrooke Alternative Asset Management to expand its range of renewable-energy products and offerings.... 


The Atlas camp was recently completed
Image speeds up mineral sands project construction
18th October 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Mineral sands company Image Resources has cleared the final construction approvals for its Atlas project, north of Perth, with water licences being issued. The company started roadwork and civil... 


Scatec has already developed the hybrid Kenhardt project in the Northern Cape, comprising 540 MW of solar PV and a 225 MW/1 140 MWh BESS facility
Scatec making final preparations for construction of R3bn Northern Cape battery project
18th October 2024 By: Terence Creamer

Renewable-energy group Scatec says it is making final preparations to start construction of the R3-billion Mogobe battery energy storage system (BESS) project, which reached financial close on... 


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On-The-Air (18/10/2024)
18th October 2024 By: Martin Creamer

Martin Creamer talks about African Rainbow Minerals, Merafe Resources and local beneficiation. 


WBHO Teraco date centre project
Nel to retire as WBHO chair, former CFO Henwood to succeed him
18th October 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Construction group Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon (WBHO) has advised that its chairperson and director Louwtjie Nel will retire, effective November 21. He joined WBHO in 1987 having held various key... 


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ARM, Merafe, local beneficiation make headlines
18th October 2024

Mining Weekly Editor Martin Creamer discusses African Rainbow Minerals’ recent board approval for the construction of a chrome recovery plant at Bokoni platinum mine, a recent report by Merafe... 


New South Wales Premier Chris Minns
‘Massive boost’ for NSW critical minerals sector
18th October 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

The New South Wales (NSW) government on Friday announced a A$250-million royalty deferral initiative for critical minerals projects and said it would examine the implementation of a rapid... 


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Blasting products for safe, efficient, productive operations
18th October 2024

With intelligent blast design and modelling capabilities, explosives and blasting systems manufacturer Orica launched its Next Gen SHOTPlus suite of applications on September 24 at this year’s... 


Cape Town to wrap up desalination plant feasibility study in 2025, first water possible in 2030
18th October 2024 By: Irma Venter

The City of Cape Town (CoCT) has started the feasibility study on the proposed Paarden Island desalination plant, says CoCT Water and Sanitation MMC Zahid Badroodien. The study is being undertaken... 


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LSL Consulting: Engineering excellence in bulk materials handling since 1981
18th October 2024

LSL Consulting has been a trusted pioneer in innovative bulk materials handling (BMH) solutions for over four decades. We proudly offer BMH solutions across diverse sectors, including the mining,... 


Bowdens Silver Deposit, geological section, Local grid 10,550mN
Bowdens silver project, Australia – update
18th October 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Silver Mines is navigating the complexities of legal proceedings surrounding its Bowdens silver project, following an August ruling from the New South Wales Supreme Court of Appeal. 


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Central lime project, Papua New Guinea – update
18th October 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Mayur Resources has secured a significant funding commitment for the project. 


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Dubbo zirconium/niobium/hafnium and rare earths project, Australia – update
18th October 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Australian Strategic Materials has been awarded a A$5-million grant from the Australian federal government’s International Partnerships in Critical Minerals programme. 


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Karo platinum project, Zimbabwe – update
18th October 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Tharisa continues to optimise the project. 


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Lac à Paul purified phosphoric acid plant, Canada – update
18th October 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Arianne Phosphate has received C$3.8-million in financing through an unsecured convertible debenture from an unnamed strategic investor. 


Underground Flat Mines, Okiep Copper Project
Okiep copper project, South Africa – update
18th October 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Orion is finalising studies to start early production from the Flat Mines Area of the project. 


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Prieska Copper Zinc Mine, South Africa – update
18th October 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

The mine is operational and has undertaken trial mining. 


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Risk Mitigation Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme, South Africa – update
18th October 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Electricity and Energy Minister Kgosientso Ramokgopa has said the Karpowership deal "is dead in the water". 


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Steenkampskraal Monazite Mine, South Africa – update
18th October 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

The mine is moving out of care and maintenance to prepare for production. 


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Slurry and Dwaalboom solar plants project, South Africa
18th October 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

PPC has partnered with renewable-energy project developer Sturdee Energy for the construction and management of two solar plants. 


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Western Ridge crusher project, Australia
18th October 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

The project is expected to replace production from the depleting orebodies around Newman. 


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Santo Tomas porphyry copper project, Mexico
18th October 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Oroco Resource Corporation announced a revised preliminary economic assessment and mineral resource estimate on the project in August 2024.  


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Methanol plant, Nigeria
18th October 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

The project entails the development of Africa’s largest gas-to-methanol plant to significantly reduce CO2 emissions by offsetting the flaring of natural gas and, instead, turning it into a valuable... 


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Mamabolo launches digital solution to improve Gauteng’s project delivery efficiency
17th October 2024 By: Natasha Odendaal

Gauteng Infrastructure Development and Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs MEC Jacob Mamabolo has unveiled a new digital solution to support its already established Lutsinga... 


On the right, David Akinnusi, Senior Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA/QC) Manager at Concor Construction, on site
Quality drive takes Concor from good to great
17th October 2024

Continued dedication to quality management allows Concor to raise the performance bar, thereby streamlining projects for customers and ensuring the highest levels of workmanship. According to David... 


Iron-ore slumps toward $100 after housing briefing in Beijing
Iron-ore slumps toward $100 after housing briefing in Beijing
17th October 2024 By: Bloomberg

Iron-ore tumbled to a three-week low, a sign that investors doubt whether China’s latest moves to shore up the property market will do enough to boost construction activity and steel demand. China... 


Don Turvey is the newly appointed CEO of Cornish Metals
Vision Blue extends £7m to Cornish Metals
17th October 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

Aim- and TSX-V-listed explorer and developer Cornish Metals has received more backing from shareholder Vision Blue Resources, with a £7-million credit facility to support the South Crofty tin... 


DRDGOLD lifts first-quarter output, sales
17th October 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

JSE- and NYSE-listed DRDGOLD’s production for the quarter ended September 30 increased by 7% quarter-on-quarter to 1 319 kg (42 407 oz), primarily owing to a 13% increase in tonnage throughput,... 


The ultimate readymix solution for modern construction
The ultimate readymix solution for modern construction
17th October 2024

AfriSam Starmix®, a premium readymix concrete solution, answers the need for high quality, reliable and efficient building materials. Available from leading construction materials company, AfriSam,... 


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