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Cokal marks start of contractor mining at BBM
19th November 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed Cokal has kicked off contractor-led mining operations at its BBM metallurgical coal project in Central Kalimantan, Indonesia, with mining partner PT Harapan Mitra Lestari (HML)... 


Rosond announces the appointment of Dr. Adwoa Boaduo as Head of Safety
Rosond announces the appointment of Dr. Adwoa Boaduo as Head of Safety
18th November 2025

(Virtual Showroom) Leading drilling and exploration specialist Rosond is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Adwoa Boaduo as Group Head of Safety, effective November 2025. A seasoned... 


The Airbus-built Sentinel-6B satellite before departing to launch site
Sea-level monitoring Sentinel-6B satellite has been successfully launched
17th November 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

Airbus Space Systems, part of Airbus Defence & Space, has announced the successful launch of the Sentinel-6B climate change data collection satellite. The spacecraft was launched from Vandenberg... 


Public Works and Infrastructure Deputy Minister Sihle Zikalala
Zikalala flags failure of contractor-development pipeline
14th November 2025 By: Darren Parker

Public Works and Infrastructure Deputy Minister Sihle Zikalala has raised concern about ongoing systemic problems in South Africa’s contractor-development programmes, warning that fewer than 36% of... 


Optimum coal mine colliery mini-pit operation
Liberty Coal announces new phase of operations at Optimum
14th November 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Coal miner Liberty Coal has announced that it is implementing its long-standing plans of appointing Liberty Mine Services (LMS), a member of the Liberty group of companies, as its principal mining... 


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Investor targets copper production boost
14th November 2025 By: Nadine Ramdass

As part of its commitment to the Zambian government’s aim to reach three-million tonnes of copper production by 2031, State-owned investment company ZCCM Investments Holdings (ZCCM-IH) is... 


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Kobada gold project, Mali – update
14th November 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Toubani Resources has stated that operations at the project remain unaffected by recent fuel supply restrictions and security concerns reported in Mali's capital, Bamako. 


Drill core from the Manono project
Manono lithium/tin project, Democratic Republic of Congo – update
14th November 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Australia's corporate regulator has sued AVZ Minerals and two of its directors, alleging the miner has failed to disclose an escalating legal dispute with the Democratic Republic of Congo over its... 


Location map of the Minim Martap project
Minim Martap bauxite project, Cameroon – update
14th November 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Canyon Resources continues to progress the development of the project, despite reports of unrest in several cities in Cameroon following the re-election of President Paul Biya. 


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Pumpkin Hollow restart project, US – update
14th November 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Kinterra Capital has secured an indicative $200-million financing commitment from the Export-Import Bank of the United States under the agency’s Make More in America initiative.  


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Simandou iron-ore project, Guinea – update
14th November 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Operations have started, marking a historic milestone for Africa’s largest greenfield mine and infrastructure development. 


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Segele gold project, Ethiopia – update
14th November 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Akobo Minerals produced about 7 kg of doré gold from the project in October, exceeding its monthly target of 5 kg. 


Homeowners Urged to Build Smart: Knowledge Is the Best Protection Against Costly Disputes
13th November 2025

Home renovations, solar installations, and water-saving projects are on the rise. However, the MBAWC warns that homeowners who enter building agreements without fully understanding both their and... 


Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson
Macpherson claims breakthrough against construction mafia as arrests, convictions rise
13th November 2025 By: Darren Parker

Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson has touted significant progress in cracking down on the “construction mafia”, with hundreds of arrests and convictions helping to stabilise... 


The Concor team that was recognised with three awards at Construction World’s Best Projects
Concor recognised at Construction World’s Best Projects Awards
12th November 2025

Leading infrastructure and building contractor Concor has been recognised at Construction World’s Best Projects 2025, receiving two Highly Commended Awards and a Special Mention in the AfriSam... 


Concor has embarked on its first fully wrapped Balance of Plant (BoP) contract - covering both civil and electrical scopes - at the De Aar 2 South Wind Energy Facility, showcasing its turnkey engineering and construction capabilities
Concor's wind energy gamechanger: full BoP under one roof
11th November 2025

In a milestone achievement for South Africa’s renewable energy sector, Concor has taken full control of the Balance of Plant (BoP) scope on the TotalEnergies Renewables De Aar 2 South Wind Energy... 


H&I and AfriSam received a Special Mention for the Malmesbury Bypass Project in the Western Cape
Projects using AfriSam Construction Materials shine at the 24th Construction World Best Projects Awards
11th November 2025

AfriSam’s long standing commitment to excellence and innovation in the built environment was once again underscored at the 24th Construction World Best Projects Awards, where several projects using... 


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Canyon continues with development of Minim Martap despite minor delays
7th November 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Despite reports of unrest in several cities in Cameroon following the re-election of President Paul Biya, ASX-listed Canyon Resources has continued to progress the development of its Minim Martap... 


Galiano lowers full-year production guidance, warns of higher costs
7th November 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

TSX- and NYSE-listed Galiano Gold, which owns a 90% interest in the Asanko gold mine (AGM), in Ghana, achieved the targeted improvements in volumes of material mined and overall throughput in the... 


The Caserones mine in Chile
Lundin lifts copper guidance, trims cost outlook on strong quarter
7th November 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Toronto-listed Lundin Mining has raised its full-year copper production guidance and lowered its cost outlook following a strong third quarter that saw output, revenue and earnings improve across... 


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Kristinestad e-methanol plant, Finland
7th November 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

The project involves the development of a large-scale e-methanol plant Kristinestad, Ostrobothnia. 


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Sanankoro gold project, Mali
7th November 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

An updated definitive feasibility study has determined that Sanankoro is an exceptional project and well positioned to become a significant new high-margin openpit oxide gold mine. 


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Koeberg nuclear power plant steam-generator replacement project, South Africa – update
7th November 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

State-owned power utility Eskom reconnected Unit 1 at Koeberg to the national grid on October 29. 


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Kolosori nickel project, Solomon Islands – update
7th November 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Base metals company Pacific Nickel Mines has agreed to sell its Solomon Islands subsidiaries, including the Kolosori nickel project, for a nominal price of $1. 


Location map of the Makhado project
Makhado steelmaking hard coking coal project, South Africa – update
7th November 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Key milestones have been achieved, despite some construction delays. 


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Ahafo mine, Ghana
7th November 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

A gold mine the Ahafo region of Ghana. 


Location map of the Youanmi project
Youanmi gold project, Australia – update
7th November 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Rox Resources is preparing to fire the first decline cut at the United North pit. 


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Fenix gold project, Chile – update
7th November 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Rio2 has received a final deposit from Wheaton Precious Metals to advance construction of the project. 


Image of the Leonora Operations – KOTH mine
King of the Hills processing facility expansion, Australia – update
7th November 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Intermediate gold producer Vault Minerals will transition load-and-haul operations at the project to an owner-operator model from January 1, 2027. 


Location map of the Bougouni project
Bougouni lithium project, Mali – update
7th November 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Operations at the site continue as usual following recent press speculation concerning security developments in and around the capital of Bamako. 


Toubani MD Phil Russo
Toubani on course at Kobada amid reports of Mali disruptions
6th November 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

ASX-listed Toubani Resources says operations at its Kobada gold project, in Mali, remain unaffected by recent fuel supply restrictions and security concerns reported in the country’s capital,... 


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Fresh allegations of mismanagement at SABS surface
5th November 2025 By: Darren Parker

The South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) is once again facing renewed allegations of mismanagement, leadership instability and governance failures, as contained in whistleblower letters... 


Once a lithium darling, Sigma’s woes mount with 29% stock rout
Once a lithium darling, Sigma’s woes mount with 29% stock rout
5th November 2025 By: Bloomberg

Sigma Lithium is plunging amid growing doubts about near-term production and potential delays to a key expansion project. In a sharp reversal for a stock once seen as an industry darling, Sigma... 


Rox set to fire first decline cut at Youanmi gold project
Rox set to fire first decline cut at Youanmi gold project
5th November 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Western Australian exploration and development company Rox Resources is preparing to fire the first decline cut at the United North pit of its 100%-owned Youanmi gold project this week. The... 


King of the Hills in Western Australia
Vault to shift King of the Hills to owner mining from 2027
5th November 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed Vault Minerals will transition load-and-haul operations at its King of the Hills (KoTH) openpit in Western Australia to an owner-operator model from January 1, 2027, following the expiry... 


Geological mapping at the Zeb project
Mining right granted for Zeb nickel project; URU raises £1.1m
4th November 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

South Africa’s Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources (DMPR) has granted and executed a mining right in favour of Lesego Platinum Uitloop – the project company for London-listed URU Metals’... 


Kodal’s Bougouni project continues despite Bamako concerns
3rd November 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Aim-listed Kodal Minerals says operations at the Bougouni lithium project in southern Mali, located about 180 km from Bamako, continue to run as usual. This follows recent press speculation... 


West Wits Mining CEO Rudi Deysel (left) at decline with Mining Weekly's Martin Creamer.
Golden City being put back on gold map by exciting new West Wits gold project
3rd November 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Mining Weekly has just visited West Wits Mining, where Johannesburg’s former golden glow is beginning to re-show – and at a cracking pace. The gold project is a close 15 km west of Johannesburg’s... 


Uitkomst Colliery
Makhado project progressing well, Uitkomst improvement plan approved
31st October 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Coal miner MC Mining has reported that the development of the Makhado project, in Limpopo, progressed well during the quarter ended September 30, with key milestones achieved despite experiencing... 


Pilot Crushtec sales manager for South Africa Charl Marais
Pilot Crushtec demonstrates innovation, sustainability in crushing solutions at Coal Africa 2025
31st October 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Mining equipment supplier Pilot Crushtec showcased its robust range of mobile and modular crushing solutions designed for the demanding conditions of coal mining at the ICPC Coal Africa 2025... 


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Cementation Africa’s innovative engineering solutions are driving measurable improvements in underground mining performance
Africa should show the world it can properly mechanise mines
31st October 2025 By: Tracy Klückow

Mining operations in South Africa, and Africa in general, continue to lag in terms of mechanisation compared with their European and North American counterparts, and need to overcome the challenges... 


Growthpoint invests in Cape Winelands airport project
31st October 2025 By: Irma Venter

The Cape Winelands Airport project has secured an investment, development and managing partner in the form of Growthpoint Properties, which has made an initial undisclosed investment in the... 


Image of Springbok solar farms
Springbok solar PV plant, South Africa – update
31st October 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

The project has entered early commercial operation. 


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