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An openpit coal mine
A glut of coal in China is set to push falling prices even lower
19th December 2024 By: Bloomberg

China’s booming coal production is running well ahead of demand at the onset of winter, leading to swelling inventories and plunging prices that analysts forecast will fall further. A gauge of... 


The water storage dam built at Etango
Bannerman reports good progress on Etango early works contracts
18th December 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Early works construction activities at Australia- and Namibia-listed Bannerman Energy's Etango uranium project, in Namibia, are progressing well, with the 24-month bulk earthworks contract, awarded... 


Heliostar to restart mining at La Colorada
13th December 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

TSX-V-listed Heliostar Metals will restart mining operations at the La Colorada mine, in Mexico, next month, with the key initial focus being the Junkyard stockpile. "Recommencing mining... 


GOLD MINERALISATION AT THE PREMIER GOLD PROJECT
Premier gold project, Canada – update
13th December 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Ascot Resources has started erecting the head cover for the Premier Northern Lights portal. 


Pan African's new Mogale Tailings Retreatment operation.
Pan African advancing plans for another promising gold recovery project west of Joburg
12th December 2024 By: Martin Creamer

A feasibility study on the Soweto Cluster gold recovery project, which like the highly successful Mogale Tailings Retreatment (MTR) is also on Gauteng’s West Rand, will be completed by September,... 


Endeavour to undertake DFS at Assafou project following positive PFS results
11th December 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

London- and Toronto-listed Endeavour Mining Corporation has completed a positive prefeasibility study (PFS) for the Assafou-Dibibango project on the Tanda-Iguela property, in Côte d’Ivoire. The... 


Chrome captain of industry turns to Babcock for Volvo Construction Equipment
Chrome captain of industry turns to Babcock for Volvo Construction Equipment
6th December 2024

For Solly Madibela, owner of MYSOL, all that glitters is not gold, but it’s in the gleam of chrome that he’s found true value. A key component of stainless steel production due to its non-corrosive... 


An image of Higgins Mdluli
Drier season produces lower yield
6th December 2024

Industry association SA Canegrowers highlights that this year’s sugarcane harvest is expected to be 10% lower than average, largely owing to unusually dry conditions in most of KwaZulu-Natal's... 


Image of Mexico flag and periodic table symbols for gold and silver
Santa Elena mine, Mexico
6th December 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

A silver and gold mine in Sonora, Mexico. 


IMAGE OF SEGILOLA PROCESSING PLANT
Segilola gold project, Nigeria – update
6th December 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Thor Explorations has announced further positive results from the initial proof-of-concept drilling programme that targets the down-plunge potential beneath the current Segilola openpit extents. 


Image of drill core from the Springpole project
Springpole gold project, Canada – update
6th December 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

The project has received a positive conformity determination from the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada. 


Image of tin ore
Achmmach tin project, Morocco – update
29th November 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Atlantic Tin has finalised paperwork for a $5-milllion fundraising with UK-based royalty and streaming company Apex Royalties, the proceeds of which will be used to further develop the project. 


Image of gold nuggets
Kiaka gold project, Burkina Faso – update
29th November 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

The project remains on time and on budget. 


Image of Mexico flag and periodic table symbols for gold and silver
Ermitaño mine, Mexico
29th November 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

A gold and silver mine in Sonora state, Mexico. 


Macro Metals partners with Indigenous group in JV for mining services
26th November 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed Macro Metals has entered into a joint venture (JV) with 100% Indigenous-owned company Nyapiri Holdings, establishing Nyapiri Macro Mining. The partnership is set to provide a full suite... 


The tailings storage facility at Blackwater
Artemis in final stages of Blackwater commissioning
25th November 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The Blackwater gold mine, in central British Columbia, is in the final stages of construction and commissioning, with the first gold pour scheduled before the end of the year. In a project update... 


An aerial image of the mine site
Mali miner progresses plant build
22nd November 2024

Civil construction of a Stage 1 dense media separation (DMS) plant has been progressed to 90% completion at critical metals miner Kodal Minerals’ flagship fully-funded Bougouni lithium project, in... 


Paterson & Cooke’s specialised engineering
Slurry pipeline systems for tailings and mine waste since 1991
22nd November 2024

With over 30 years of industry experience Paterson & Cooke’s specialised engineering expertise includes the design and implementation of long-distance slurry concentrate pipeline systems, paste,... 


Image of massive sulphide intersections in the contact ore at Crean Hill typically exhibit high grade pentlandite and chalcopyrite
Crean Hill project, Canada
22nd November 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Magna Mining Inc is developing an underground nickel, copper and platinum group metals mining project, in Sudbury, Ontario. 


Image of drill samples from the CK gold project
CK gold project, US – update
22nd November 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

US Gold has received approval for its air-quality permit from the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality. 


Mounds of rare earths
Yangibana rare earths project, Australia – update
22nd November 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Wyloo Metals has reaffirmed its support for Hastings and the project. 


Australia’s national investment fund makes first bet on mining
18th November 2024 By: Bloomberg

Australia’s National Reconstruction Fund will invest A$40-million ($26-million) to boost mining equipment manufacturing in the state of Queensland, the billion-dollar vehicle’s first investment... 


Image of a handheld device and earth moving vehicle
Solutions to improve safety of heavy equipment operators
15th November 2024

Advanced wireless diagnostic tools for large mining, construction, and earthmoving equipment are being used to enhance safety and operational efficiency. Proximity detection systems and safety... 


Image of a FLS field service technician on site
Technical support on mine sites improves efficiency
15th November 2024

Mining industry solutions provider FLSmidth (FLS) says that bringing its technical service capability closer to customers’ sites is vital in providing effective service support to the mining... 


Image of the Balama graphite project
Balama graphite project, Mozambique – update
15th November 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Syrah Resources has received the first disbursement of $53-million from its loan agreement with the US International Development Finance Corporation to support the development of the project. 


Billboard with the name of the McPhillamys mine
McPhillamys gold project, Australia – update
15th November 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Regis Resources is taking legal action against the Australian government over a decision in August 2024 that effectively halted the project. 


Drier season produces lower than average yield for South Africa’s sugarcane growers
12th November 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

This year’s sugarcane harvest is expected to be 10% lower than average, largely owing to unusually drier conditions in the majority of KwaZulu-Natal's growing areas, says industry body SA... 


China’s copper production boom threatens to crowd out the rest of the world
China’s copper production boom threatens to crowd out the rest of the world
12th November 2024 By: Bloomberg

Chinese copper smelters are facing pressure to rein in an expansion that’s pounding the industry’s profitability. The viability of plants across the globe may be at stake. The top consumer of... 


Raubex grows interim revenue and profit, declares dividend
11th November 2024 By: Schalk Burger

JSE-listed construction materials and mining company Raubex has increased its revenue by 29.7% to R10.95-billion for the half-year period to end August, up from R8.45-billion in the comparable... 


Image of emerald gemstone
Gravelotte emerald mine, South Africa – update
8th November 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Gem Resources has reported that Phase 1 of the restart at the Gravelotte emerald mine has been under way for about six months. 


Image of Morocco flag and periodic table symbol for tin
Achmmach tin project, Morocco – update
8th November 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Atlantic Tin has announced a resource upgrade. 


Drill core from the Springpole gold project
Springpole gold project, Canada – update
8th November 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

First Nation Mining has entered into a “process agreement” with Cat Lake First Nation and Lac Seul First Nation. 


Image of Mexico flag and periodic table symbol for copper
Santo Tomas porphyry copper project, Mexico
8th November 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

A revised preliminary economic assessment and updated mineral resource estimate for the North and South zones of the project have proposed a staged openpit mine and processing plant. 


Drill core taken from the Monte Muambe project
Monte Muambe rare earths and fluorspar project, Mozambique – update
8th November 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Altona Rare Earths has completed all field activities pertaining to a scoping study on short-term fluorspar mining. 


Aerial view of the Balama graphite project
Balama graphite project, Mozambique – update
8th November 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

The US International Development Finance Corporation has approved a loan to support the development of the Balama graphite mine. 


Equinox’s newest and biggest mine achieves commercial production
Equinox’s newest and biggest mine achieves commercial production
7th November 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

Toronto-listed Equinox Gold has officially declared commercial production at its Greenstone mine, in Ontario. The announcement follows months of ramp-up operations, with the mine now progressing... 


Field activities completed at Altona’s Monte Muambe
4th November 2024 By: Darren Parker

LSE-listed Altona has completed all field activities relating to a scoping study on short-term fluorspar mining at Monte Muambe, in Mozambique. The results of the study are expected to be available... 


Capricorn raises $200m for Karlawinda expansion
Capricorn raises $200m for Karlawinda expansion
1st November 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

Exploration and development company Capricorn Metals has announced a $200-million capital raise to fund the expansion of the Karlawinda project, in the Pilbara. The ASX-listed firm will raise the... 


The above image depicts the Astec RX-600ex cold planer
New cold planer sets new standards for road building, rehabilitation
1st November 2024

Used for the first time in South Africa on the rehabilitation of the R21 highway in Gauteng last month, specialised equipment manufacturer Astec’s RX-600ex cold planer is “poised to set new... 


CRUSHERS, SCREENS AND FEEDERS The Sandvik Zimbabwe operation provides support for Sandvik Rock Processing’s range of crushers, screens and feeders
Zimbabwe underground automation project progresses
1st November 2024

The modest size of Zimbabwe’s mining sector has not prevented Sandvik’s operation in the country from rolling out partnerships to enhance modern mining practices, with a highlight being an ongoing... 


Mineralisation in Windfall gold project ore
Windfall gold project, Canada – update
1st November 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Gold Fields is now the sole owner of the project. 


A Metso LT300HP mobile cone crusher with over 30,000 hours is tracked into working position
Metso LT300HP cone crusher clocks 30 000 hours and counting
31st October 2024

As is customary with Metso equipment, in another show of unparalleled longevity, a Metso LT300HP mobile cone crusher owned and operated by Danoher Group, a leading mining contractor in southern... 


Pilbara cuts FY25 guidance as it curtails production
Pilbara cuts FY25 guidance as it curtails production
30th October 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

Australian lithium miner Pilbara Minerals on Wednesday lowered its production guidance for the 2025 financial year, citing current market conditions. The ASX-listed miner lowered its production... 


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