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Arrow accelerates scoping study on Guinea bauxite project
14th January 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Australia-listed Arrow Minerals has launched a scoping study for its Nagara direct shipping ore (DSO) bauxite project in Guinea, advancing the study concurrently with resource estimation. The... 


Jubilee CEO Leon Coetzer
Jubilee fails to meet copper production targets in Zambia owing to power cuts
13th January 2025 By: Darren Parker

Aim- and AltX-listed diversified metals producer Jubilee Metals Group failed to meet its copper production target at its Roan operation, in Zambia, owing to power constraints, the company announced... 


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Battery Energy Storage Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme – Bid Window 2, South Africa – update
10th January 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

The Department of Electricity and Energy announced eight preferred bids for the programme in December 2024. 


Coal held in hands
Ukraine's only coking coal mine continues to operate despite Russian troop offensive, sources say
18th December 2024 By: Reuters

Ukraine's only coking coal mine - key for its steel industry - is operating at 50% capacity as of Wednesday morning despite the proximity of advancing Russian forces, two Ukrainian industry sources... 


Interra Copper expands landholding in British Colombia
17th December 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Copper exploration company Interra Copper Corp has acquired the Stellar property, comprising mineral tenures that cover 5 389 ha of prospective ground within the Bulkley Porphyry Belt in northern... 


Ukraine coking mine near front shuts down some operations, industry source says
13th December 2024 By: Reuters

Ukrainian steelmaker Metinvest has halted some operations at Ukraine's sole mine producing coking coal near Pokrovsk because of proximity to advancing Russian troops along the front line of the war... 


EQUIPMENT PROVISION
Paragon provided the in-dam hydraulic tailings remining infrastructure
Modern remining equipment used at MTR
13th December 2024 By: Simone Liedtke

Tailings solutions provider Paragon Tailings’ involvement in gold producer Pan African Resources’ (PAR’s) Mogale Tailings Retreatment (MTR) operation has reinforced the growing importance of... 


GTI Energy starts scoping study at US project as resource increases by 50%
12th December 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

ASX-listed uranium company GTI Energy has increased the mineral resource estimate (MRE) of its Lo Herma project, in the Power River basin, in Wyoming, in the US, by 50% to 8.57-million pounds... 


Global Auxiliary of Companies (Global Aux) CEO Mika’il Ali Kote (centre) with the Coega Development Corporation delegation at the Coega Business Centre in Gqeberha
Coega SEZ hosts Global Aux CEO in effort to advance co-development plans
12th December 2024 By: Darren Parker

The Coega Development Corporation (CDC) recently hosted Global Auxiliary of Companies (Global Aux) CEO Mika’il Ali Kote to the Coega special economic zone (SEZ) in the Eastern Cape. Global Aux is a... 


Chilean mine proposal could face Supreme Court review, Environment Minister says
11th December 2024 By: Reuters

An iron and copper mining project in northern Chile that has raised environmental concerns could eventually face scrutiny by the Supreme Court, the Environment Minister said on Tuesday, after a... 


Eskom Generation GM Eric Shunmagum
Eskom provides update on coal plants where decommissioning has been delayed to 2030
10th December 2024 By: Terence Creamer

State-owned electricity utility Eskom has provided some additional detail regarding the decision to continue operating 17 coal units across five power stations beyond their original decommissioning... 


Arrow confirms substantial bauxite discovery in Guinea
9th December 2024 By: Darren Parker

ASX-listed Arrow Minerals has confirmed a substantial bauxite discovery with high-grade mineralisation already outlined over 5 km2 at its Niagara bauxite project, in Guinea. This discovery is... 


Star Minerals shareholders approve Namibia project earn in
9th December 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Shareholders of ASX-listed Star Minerals have approved the Cobra uranium project earn in, in the Erongo region of Namibia, at a general meeting held on December 6. Earlier this month, Star... 


Barrick boosts spending by 120% on Precipitate’s Pueblo Grande project
5th December 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

TSX-V-listed Precipitate Gold announced on Wednesday that Barrick Gold had amended their existing earn-in agreement for the Pueblo Grande project in the Dominican Republic, increasing its total... 


Rhodes Nelson, Senior Vice President – Product Management, Multotec
Multotec’s new R100m polyurethane screening media factory is expected to significantly boost efficiency and production capacity
2nd December 2024

( Virtual Showroom) Multotec consolidated its South African injection moulded polyurethane screening media factory sites into a single, larger facility worth R100 million, to enhance capacity and... 


Lithium Argentina leaves Canada to establish domicile in Switzerland
Lithium Argentina leaves Canada to establish domicile in Switzerland
2nd December 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

TSX- and NYSE-listed Lithium Americas (Argentina) has announced plans to redomicile from Canada to Switzerland, a move designed to enhance the company’s growth prospects and financing flexibility.... 


An image depicting the Multotec factory
Multotec launches R100m screening media factory to boost efficiency, production capacity
29th November 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

Metallurgy and process engineering company Multotec recently completed construction of its new R100-million screening media factory to consolidate its South African injection-moulded polyurethane... 


Image of Booyco Electronics’ hand held device used din the field
Field support service ensures consistent results
29th November 2024

The correct, safe and effective operation of both proximity detection systems (PDS) and collision prevention systems (CPS) can be enhanced through the deployment of field support service teams,... 


Spartan confirms new gold discovery at Dalgaranga
28th November 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Exploration and development company Spartan Resources has made a new gold discovery, named "Freak", at its 100%-owned Dalgaranga Gold Project (DGP) in Western Australia's Murchison region. The... 


Wildcat says Tabba Tabba is Australia’s largest undeveloped lithium resource
Wildcat says Tabba Tabba is Australia’s largest undeveloped lithium resource
28th November 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

Australian lithium explorer and developer Wildcat Resources has announced a new mineral resource estimate for its Tabba Tabba prospect, near Port Hedland, confirming the project as the largest... 


Leviathan to acquire project in Bosnia
26th November 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

TSX-V-listed Leviathan Gold has announced the execution of a share exchange agreement with LS Lithium, soon to be renamed Foca Metals Corp (FMC), to acquire 100% of FMC’s issued shares and, in... 


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The new UPRDA from an environmental perspective
20th November 2024

On 25 October 2024, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa assented to the Upstream Resources Development Bill (now the Upstream Petroleum Resources Development Act, 23 of 2024) (the Act).  


An image showing the Gautrain Operational Control Room
Bombela Operating Company highlights operational, sustainability strides
18th November 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The Bombela Operating Company (BOC) has highlighted its works in ensuring an effective, efficient and safe Gautrain operation, while also pursuing sustainability at a broader level, as it aims to... 


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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... 


Troilus recently installed solar power at its namesake mine
Troilus advances project financing with $500m German loan guarantee
13th November 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Canadian development-stage mining firm Troilus Gold has taken a step forward in financing its flagship copper and gold project in Quebec, with the receipt of a letter of intent (LOI) from Euler... 


Through its  field support service technicians, Booyco Electronics ensures the intended benefits and objectives of implementing the technology are realised
Booyco Electronics' field service regime key to effective PDS/CPS operation
12th November 2024

While their primary objective is to ensure the safety of people, Proximity Detection Systems (PDS) and Collision Prevention System (CPS) installations also have a direct bearing on other critical... 


UEC places nearly $1bn value on Canada's Roughrider uranium project following PEA
UEC places nearly $1bn value on Canada's Roughrider uranium project following PEA
11th November 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

NYSE-listed Uranium Energy (UEC) has released a preliminary economic assessment (PEA) for its Roughrider uranium project in Canada, valuing the asset at nearly $1-billion. The project, which UEC... 


Man installing a proximity detection system
PDS efficacy colliding with workforce culture
8th November 2024 By: Tracy Klückow

Proximity detection systems (PDS) are enablers of health and safety on mine sites but can be rendered less effective should the technology fail to be adopted outright by a mining company’s... 


An image of Eskom's Pongola BESS site in KwaZulu Natal
Eskom leads large-scale commercial BESS rollout
8th November 2024 By: Nadine Ramdass

State-owned electricity utility Eskom is leading the large-scale commercial rollout of battery energy storage system (BESS) technology in South Africa, aiming to demonstrate its feasibility and... 


Eskom CEO Dan Marokane
Eskom secures R125m grant from AFD to advance Tubatse pumped storage project
7th November 2024 By: Terence Creamer

Eskom has signed a R125-million grant agreement with Agence Française de Développement (AFD) to support the development of the proposed Tubatse pumped storage system project, located in the Elias... 


An aerial view of the Arterial Industrial Estate in Cape Town
Growthpoint starts construction on second development phase at Cape Town industrial estate
6th November 2024 By: Schalk Burger

Real estate investment trust Growthpoint has started construction on the second development phase of its Arterial Industrial Estate, in Blackheath, Cape Town. Arterial Industrial Estate is on a 71... 


ON-THE-GO POWER
Caterpillar’s Dynamic Energy Transfer system comprises an electrified rail system to transmit the energy to passing vehicles and is highly deployable to suit customers’ specific site layouts
OEM expands electric drive, automation offerings
1st November 2024 By: Donna Slater

Unveiled in mid-September, equipment maker Caterpillar’s (Cat’s) new energy management system – Dynamic Energy Transfer (DET) – offers the ability to transfer electrical energy to both... 


ProjectLink project enablement head Heinrich le Roux
Independent project reviews offer fresh perspective, improved risk mitigation
1st November 2024

Mining companies may be reluctant to engage independent project reviewers, but this investment can prevent costlier outcomes from overlooked issues, shortcomings and risks during internal reviews.... 


Enhancing Safety with Tonal and White Noise Reverse Alarms
Enhancing Safety with Tonal and White Noise Reverse Alarms
30th October 2024

By: John Ratcliffe  (Virtual Showroom)In today’s fast-paced and often congested work environments—whether it’s a construction site, a warehouse, or a mining operation—reversing vehicles pose a... 


Saudi Arabia in advanced talks over Zambia copper mine stake, Ma'aden CEO says
30th October 2024 By: Reuters

Saudi Arabia is in the advanced stages of talks about a stake in a copper mine in Zambia and is expecting a deal by the end of the year, the CEO of Saudi Arabia’s flagship mining company Ma’aden... 


Hammanskraal water package plant construction nears completion
28th October 2024 By: Natasha Odendaal

The first phase of a new package plant, which is being constructed by Magalies Water to bring clean water to residents of Hammanskraal, is nearing completion. From November 15, it is expected that... 


Image of battery energy storage unit
Battery Energy Storage Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme – Bid Window 2, South Africa – update
25th October 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

The preferred bidders are expected to be announced in the next few weeks. 


Proximity Alert Solutions for Mining: Radar and BLE for Enhanced Safety
24th October 2024

Naaman Shibi, Paperless Solutions Expert, Pervidi Paperless Solutions- www.pervidi.com.au Mining operations face numerous safety challenges, with large machinery and workers often sharing confined... 


The partnership between Booyco Electronics and SafeGauge provides advanced wireless diagnostic tools for large mining, construction and earthmoving equipment
SafeGauge solutions from Booyco Electronics enhance safety for heavy equipment operators
18th October 2024

The strategic partnership between Booyco Electronics, a leader in proximity detection systems and safety solutions, and SafeGauge offers owners and operators of large mining, construction,... 


Image of a train passing at the Wilpinjong mine
Wilpinjong mine, Australia
18th October 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

A coal mine about 40 km north-east of Mudgee, in New South Wales. 


It is the culture of the workplace that has made at the difference when it comes to safety at Murray & Roberts Cementation
Right culture takes safety performance to next level
17th October 2024

In the mining sector’s ongoing quest for zero harm, Murray & Roberts Cementation has shown that a culture of safety is critical to meeting this target – over and above the progress made in safety... 


Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa
As Eskom confirms 2 GW renewables plan, role of tariffs in funding roll-out comes into focus
14th October 2024 By: Terence Creamer

Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa has expressed confidence that tariff and non-tariff solutions can be found to ensure that Eskom is able to meet the obligations set by the... 


Blue Moon advances namesake California project with PEA
14th October 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

TSX-V-listed Blue Moon Metals has hired Micon International to conduct a preliminary economic assessment (PEA) for its 100% owned namesake project in central California. The Blue Moon project... 


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