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Cobra produces first mixed rare earth carbonate from South Australia project
28th January 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

London-listed exploration and development company Cobra has successfully produced a potentially saleable mixed rare earth carbonate (MREC) at laboratory scale from its in-situ recovery study on... 


The Kayelekera mine
Lotus signs terms sheets for up to $38.5m as Kayelekera advances to production
28th January 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed Lotus Resources has signed termsheets with two Southern African banks – Standard Bank and First Capital Bank – for equipment finance and working capital facilities to support the restart... 


Vale CEO Gustav Pimenta
Vale shares shed $17bn as iron-ore slump foils turnaround
28th January 2025 By: Bloomberg

A weaker China economy and battered iron ore prices have helped drive down Vale’s stock, making investors wary of uncertainties plaguing one of the world’s top suppliers of the steelmaking... 


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Signs of recovery in truck market after a ‘really tough year’ – Serco CEO
28th January 2025 By: Irma Venter

The uptick in orders and inquiries at truck and trailer builder Serco in the final quarter of last year is being boosted this year by stability in electricity supply, as well as the relatively... 


Renergen is focusing on plant stability and some operational optimisation to improve operating efficiency at its Virginia gas project, in the Free State
Renergen overcomes challenges, focuses on growth and the energy transition
24th January 2025 By: Simone Liedtke

While South African natural gas and helium producer Renergen has faced a series of challenges that have impacted on its operations and financial standing in recent months, CEO Stefano Marani and... 


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Weba Chute Systems
24th January 2025

Weba Chute Systems is world-renowned for ensuring that its custom-engineered chutes add immediate and significant value to customers profitability, uptime and on-site health and safety. The... 


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Innovative research strategy to be unpacked at Indaba
24th January 2025 By: Halima Frost

The five-year research, development and innovation (RDI) strategy of the Mandela Mining Precinct (MMP) was approved in October 2024 after an extensive deep review, announces MMP executive director... 


Location map of the NICO gold/cobalt/bismuth/copper mine project
NICO gold/cobalt/bismuth/copper mine project, Canada – update
24th January 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Testwork, engineering, an updated feasibility study and permitting programmes are progressing. 


Haib copper project in Namibia
Koryx to roll out C$20m technical programme at Haib this year
23rd January 2025 By: Darren Parker

TSX-listed Koryx Copper has confirmed that a large-scale C$20-million technical programme is to be completed at its Haib copper project, in Namibia, during the course of this year. This 2025... 


Strong start for Greatland at Telfer following ownership transition
Strong start for Greatland at Telfer following ownership transition
23rd January 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Aim-listed Greatland Gold has reported a strong start to production at the Telfer mine in Western Australia, following its recent acquisition of the operation. The company announced this week that... 


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Aggregate production at Firering’s Limeco reaches nameplate capacity
22nd January 2025 By: Darren Parker

Emerging quicklime producer and critical minerals exploration company Firering Strategic Minerals’ aggregate production has reached nameplate capacity of 350 000 t/y at its Limeco quicklime... 


WAF meets cost, production guidance for fourth consecutive year
22nd January 2025 By: Darren Parker

Australia-listed midtier gold producer West African Resources (WAF) achieved its fourth consecutive year of meeting both cost and production guidance in 2024, the company revealed in its December... 


The Cowal mine in New South Wales
Evolution Mining climbs to 4-year high on upbeat Q2 production, bullion prices
22nd January 2025 By: Reuters

Shares of Australia's Evolution Mining rose to a four-year high on Wednesday after the country's second-biggest gold miner reported an improved, better-than-expected output in the second quarter of... 


The KCGM mine
Northern Star in ‘exceptional’ financial position – CEO
21st January 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Australia-based gold miner Northern Star CEO Stuart Tonkin on Tuesday highlighted the company’s strong financial position, describing it as “exceptional,” with an investment-grade balance sheet... 


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WearCheck Water first with official AdBlue®/ DEF analysis accreditation
21st January 2025

( Virtual Showroom )WearCheck Water - one of the condition monitoring specialist company’s divisions - recently became the first  laboratory in Africa to be officially ISO17025 accredited to test... 


AMSA CEO Kobus Verster
Steel cuts threaten South Africa’s $257bn building drive
21st January 2025 By: Bloomberg

Billionaire-backed ArcelorMittal South Africa’s (AMSA's) plans to shut down a century-old steel mill in South Africa are holding President Cyril Ramaphosa’s dream of fostering a $257-billion... 


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Affordable, eco-friendly water heating
20th January 2025

A new solution aimed at reducing the electricity used for heating water, is now available to South African households. The Integrated Heat Pump (IHP) geyser is described as an energy efficient... 


Gold Road unveils Gilmour PFS results
20th January 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Midtier gold producer and explorer Gold Road Resources has unveiled the findings of a prefeasibility study (PFS) for its 100%-owned Gilmour gold project, located in the Yamarna belt, about 1 000 km... 


Barrick CEO Mark Bristow
Reko Diq mine to generate $74bn in free cash flow over 37 years, Barrick CEO says
20th January 2025 By: Reuters

The Reko Diq copper and gold project in Pakistan is expected to generate approximately $74-billion in free cash flow over the next 37 years, based on consensus long-term prices, the CEO of joint... 


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Custom chutes optimise material flow and reduce wear
17th January 2025

Johannesburg-based Weba Chute Systems asserts that its customised chute designs optimise material flow and reduce wear, ensuring minimal downtime in abrasive ore handling applications. Weba Chute... 


The cornerstone of South Africa’s steel industry under threat
17th January 2025

The cornerstone of South Africa's long-steel production industry is facing an existential crisis as Arcelor Mittal South Africa (AMSA) continues in their endeavors to pursue the South African... 


Solar panels, wind turbines and transmission infrastructure
Opinion: The Just Energy Transition is just taking too long
16th January 2025

In this article, financial services provider DG Capital's Imraan Mukadam and Shaun Nel write that the need to gear all levers across government, especially through dedicated incentives towards the... 


When short-term rentals make sense
When short-term rentals make sense
16th January 2025

From warehousing and logistics, to mining, Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG), manufacturing, pharmaceuticals and agriculture, short-term rental solutions for material handling equipment can be game... 


FUCHS LUBRICANTS assists HVAC sector to navigate changing regulations
FUCHS LUBRICANTS assists HVAC sector to navigate changing regulations
16th January 2025

The European Union’s increasingly stringent F-gases regulation continues to pose new challenges for the refrigeration industry. Enacted to reduce the environmental impact of hydrofluorocarbons... 


Rapid response in the case of a dewatering emergency is critical
Selecting the perfect dewatering pump is essential
16th January 2025

Selecting the right pump for the right application is critical for effective water management in quarries and open pit mines. Dredging and pump specialist, IPR (Integrated Pump Rental), advises... 


Africa Energy Indaba and AfIDA Catapult Host Projects Dealroom to Catalyse Energy Investments
Africa Energy Indaba and AfIDA Catapult Host Projects Dealroom to Catalyse Energy Investments
15th January 2025

The Africa Energy Indaba 2025, scheduled for 4–6 March 2025 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre, is set to feature the Energy Projects Dealroom run by AfIDA Catapult — a dynamic... 


Tharisa mine in South Africa’s North West.
Underground feasibility progressing, early works capital being deployed – Tharisa
13th January 2025 By: Martin Creamer

A well progressing Tharisa mine underground definitive feasibility study accompanied by early works capital deployment is reported by Johannesburg- and London-listed platinum group metals (PGMs)... 


Musselwhite in Ontario
Orla secures proxy firm support for Musselwhite acquisition
13th January 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Canadian gold miner Orla Mining has gained the backing of two major proxy advisory firms for its proposed acquisition of the Musselwhite mine from Newmont. The firms have recommended that... 


BULL gains traction under Babcock’s stewardship
13th January 2025

Just over a year after assuming the exclusive dealership of BULL skid steers and backhoe loaders, Babcock reports that the range has gained significant traction in a competitive South African... 


Salamis returns as Integra CEO, Ladd-Kruger enters as chair
13th January 2025 By: Schalk Burger

US precious metals producer Integra Resources has announced that it has appointed George Salamis as president, CEO and director, taking over from outgoing Integra president and CEO Jason Kosec.... 


Torex Gold achieves full-year production guidance for sixth year
10th January 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Canadian miner Torex Gold Resources has met its full-year gold guidance, producing 452 523 oz in 2024. Fourth-quarter production was 103 795 oz and came against the backdrop of a temporary... 


Eduardo Elsztain
Challenger Gold secures strategic investment, advances toll processing agreement
10th January 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Perth-based Challenger Gold on Friday announced the completion of a A$6.6-million strategic placement to an entity controlled by prominent Argentine businessman Eduardo Elsztain. The investment... 


The New Afton mine
New Gold caps 2024 with strong fourth quarter, despite Rainy River challenges
10th January 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Canadian bullion producer New Gold closed out 2024 with its strongest production quarter of the year, achieving a record 80 438 oz of gold and 14.5-million pounds of copper in the fourth quarter.... 


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Gravelotte emerald mine, South Africa – update
10th January 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Gem Resources has successfully completed the refurbishment and upgrades to the processing plant. 


Sibanye-Stillwater teams up with UJ to launch Simulacrum training facility
Sibanye-Stillwater teams up with UJ to launch Simulacrum training facility
9th January 2025

Sibanye-Stillwater has invested R43-million into the construction of a new Simulacrum undergrounding mining training facility at the University of Johannesburg’s Doornkloof campus. Darren Parker... 


Phase 2 DFS drilling starts at Barroso lithium project
9th January 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Lithium mineral resource project developer Savannah Resources has recommenced drilling as it moves towards the finalisation of the definitive feasibility study (DFS) for the Barroso lithium... 


Fortune progressing Canadian critical minerals project
Fortune progressing Canadian critical minerals project
8th January 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

TSX-listed Fortune Minerals has provided an update on ongoing work on the vertically integrated NICO cobalt/gold/bismuth/copper critical minerals project in Canada, with test work, engineering, an... 


SEIFSA CEO Lucio Trentini
Strong policies and partnerships needed to boost steel industry – SEIFSA
8th January 2025 By: Schalk Burger

The de-industrialisation trend plaguing South Africa’s metals and engineering sector stems from the absence of a well-considered and all-encompassing metals sector industrial policy, says Steel and... 


WEF report spotlights stagnating global cooperation, calls for leadership on shared challenges
7th January 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Global cooperation has stalled amid rising geopolitical tensions and instability, but opportunities for progress in climate finance, health and innovation could offer a glimmer of hope. This is... 


Vanadium produced at the Maracás Menchen mine
Largo partners with Stryten Energy to establish US vanadium electrolyte manufacturing JV
20th December 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Largo Clean Energy Corp (LCE), a subsidiary of TSX- and Nasdaq-listed supplier of vanadium and ilmenite products Largo, has entered into definitive agreements with an affiliate of US-based battery... 


Horizon completes Pennys Find PFS, which confirms project’s viability
18th December 2024 By: Simone Liedtke

ASX-listed Horizon Minerals has completed the prefeasibility study (PFS) for the Pennys Find gold project, in Western Australia. The PFS confirms the project’s viability as a high-grade underground... 


Idemitsu to take majority stake in Australian vanadium developer Vecco
18th December 2024 By: Reuters

Japan's Idemitsu Kosan 5019.T said on Wednesday it would increase its stake in Vecco Group to 50.1% from 14.7%, gaining a majority in the Australian vanadium developer as part of its expansion into... 


Mandalay targeting gold production of up to 95 000 oz for 2025
18th December 2024 By: Simone Liedtke

TSX-listed Mandalay Resources Corporation is targeting consolidated gold-equivalent production of between 85 000 oz and 95 000 oz as part of its production and cost guidance for 2025. This includes... 


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