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Bengwenyama platinum group metals project, South Africa – update
4th October 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

A scoping study has shown the project to have very attractive economics, with results justifying a prefeasibility study already under way. 


 Pan African CEO Cobus Loots
Pan African’s masterstroke gold operation gets going under budget, ahead of schedule
3rd October 2024 By: Martin Creamer

The biggest takeaway from the hugely profitable Mogale tailings retreatment (MTR) operation, which was commissioned west of Johannesburg by Pan African Resources on Thursday, is that one can make a... 


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Choosing the right abrasives for different substrates with Grinding Techniques
3rd October 2024

Abrasives, primarily categorised as either bonded or coated, are materials used to wear away or polish surfaces through friction. Bonded abrasives include cutting and grinding discs manufactured... 


Dartbrook coal ramp-up fully funded, commercial production before year-end
Dartbrook coal ramp-up fully funded, commercial production before year-end
2nd October 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

The joint venture (JV) partners in the Dartbrook coal mine have secured an enhanced funding package, ensuring the project is now fully funded, Australian Pacific Coal (AQC) announced on Tuesday.... 


Thierry is a brownfield copper asset in Ontario
QC rebrands as XXIX with acquisition of Thierry copper project
2nd October 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

Exploration and development company QC Copper and Gold announced on Tuesday its acquisition of Cuprum – a move that will position the company as one of Canada’s biggest copper resource developers... 


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SafeQuip launches lithium-ion battery fire extinguishers
1st October 2024

Leading distributor and manufacturer of fire safety solutions, SafeQuip, launched the SANS 1910-2022-approved Lith-Ex fire extinguisher range, which carries NTA 8133:2021 (KIWA/POOO55865) test... 


Aterian proves copper/silver mineralisation at Morocco project
30th September 2024 By: Darren Parker

LSE-listed Aterian has announced the completion of a scout reverse circulation (RC) drilling programme at its 100%-owned 34.5 km2 Agdz copper/silver project, in Morocco's eastern Anti-Atlas... 


Prasheen Maharaj and Vard Marine's Derek Buxton
SAS partners with Fincantieri, Vard Marine to build offshore patrol vessels in SA
27th September 2024 By: Irma Venter

Sandock Austral Shipyards (SAS) in Durban has signed a technology partnership agreement with Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri and its Canadian subsidiary Vard Marine to construct the Afrika class... 


The value of understanding why a gear oil is failing
The value of understanding why a gear oil is failing
27th September 2024

Gearboxes are an essential machinery component, and they need to be correctly lubricated in order to function efficiently and for their expected lifespan. However, choosing the right lubricant for... 


Aerial view of the Hillgrove openpit
Hillgrove gold/antimony project, Australia
27th September 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Larvotto Resources plans to target gold and antimony production with equal priority at the project. 


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Greener chemical cleaner on offer
27th September 2024 By: Halima Frost

South African industrial and retail chemicals manufacturer Reinol-Janek Chemicals’ BH-38, a heavy-duty industrial and commercial butyl-based detergent, offers a greener, all-purpose cleaning... 


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Big Lesotho-SA tunnel maintenance vital for water scheme’s integrity
27th September 2024 By: Natasha Odendaal

A major water-transfer tunnel supplying Gauteng’s water and half of Lesotho’s electricity will be closed for six months for critical planned maintenance starting on October 1. The maintenance... 


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Big Lesotho-SA tunnel maintenance vital for water scheme’s integrity
27th September 2024 By: Natasha Odendaal

A major water-transfer tunnel supplying Gauteng’s water and half of Lesotho’s electricity will be closed for six months for critical planned maintenance starting on October 1. The maintenance... 


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Nifty surface mine project, Australia
27th September 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

The Cyprium Metals board has authorised a prefeasibility study on the project. 


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Lesotho Highlands Water Project – Phase II
27th September 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

The Lesotho Highlands Development Authority has reported that the upper intake tunnel has broken through into the lower intake tunnel. 


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Far West Gold Recoveries operation, South Africa – update
27th September 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Beneficial occupation of the regional tailings storage facility is targeted for the second half of 2027. 


Aerial view of the Hermosa project
Hermosa zinc/lead/silver project, US – update
27th September 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

The project has been selected for a $166-million financial grant from the United States Department of Energy’s Battery Materials Processing and Battery Manufacturing Programme. 


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Okiep Copper Project, South Africa – update
27th September 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

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


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Segele gold project, Ethiopia – update
27th September 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Akobo Minerals has completed a crosscut between the Western and Eastern tunnels of its Segele gold mine. 


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Prieska Copper Zinc Mine, South Africa – update
27th September 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

The bankable feasibility study is on track for completion in the December 2024 quarter. 


Rincon kicks starts Laverton gold exploration strategy
26th September 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed Rincon Resources is set to start a major soil sampling programme to define gold targets for drilling at its Laverton project, in the Eastern Goldfields of Western Australia. Rincon has... 


DRDGOLD's Ergo operation
DRDGOLD commits R2.5m to provide skills training for Gauteng youth
26th September 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Gauteng Growth and Development Agency subsidiary The Innovation Hub has signed a memorandum of understanding with NYSE- and JSE-listed surface gold tailings retreatment company DRDGOLD’s Ergo... 


Mike Schmidt, ARM Executive Growth and Strategic Development in the Executive Chairperson’s office.
African Rainbow Minerals crowns grade as king, declares war on reef waste on PGMs front
26th September 2024 By: Martin Creamer

Two acronyms were drummed into new mining entrants in the days of yore – GIK and WAR. GIK is short for ‘grade is king’ and at the opposite end of the scale, everyone was urged to declare war on... 


Ayanda Holo: President of TV BRICS AFRICA
Hydrogen fuel cells: the path to a sustainable future
26th September 2024

In recent years, the global energy landscape has been rapidly evolving, with hydrogen emerging as a key player in transitioning to sustainable energy sources. 


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Dust suppression’s role in preventing Silicosis
26th September 2024

Wet spraying systems are among the most effective dust suppression methods, particularly in industries where dust generation is a significant concern. These systems are vital in mitigating airborne... 


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Jubilee secures renewable power for Zambian copper operations
23rd September 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Metals producer Jubilee has taken a significant step towards securing stable electricity for its Zambian operations by signing a power purchase agreement with Lunsemfwa Hydro Power Company. The... 


Orion Minerals CEO Errol Smart
To date, half of new Northern Cape copper mine’s employees are from host communities
20th September 2024 By: Martin Creamer

Half of the employees of the emerging Prieska Copper Zinc Mine in South Africa’s prospective Northern Cape were, as of June 30, made up of members of the host community towns of Prieska, Marydale,... 


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PGMs, decarbonisation, surface gold recovery make headlines
20th September 2024

Mining Weekly Editor Martin Creamer discusses the R18bn platinum group metals project in Limpopo that received the feasibility green light; Heraeus believes platinum group metals can play an... 


Image of heavy duty vehicle with Booyco Engineering’s auxiliary power unit
Diesel-saving innovation unveiled
20th September 2024

An anti-idle auxiliary power unit (APU) promises significant cost savings in haul trucks and other machinery used in surface mining and quarrying operations. The APU keeps the heating, ventilation... 


First Quantum's Kansanshi mine has depleted oxide reserves and is transitioning to a large sulphide development.
Midnight Sun begins Solwezi exploration in hunt for Kansanshi feed
20th September 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

Canadian exploration company Midnight Sun Mining has initiated exploration at the Kazhiba target, located on its Solwezi property in Zambia. This marks the latest phase of the company's... 


GIC raises R616m for public infrastructure development
20th September 2024 By: Schalk Burger

Social infrastructure developer Gap Infrastructure Corporation (GIC) has successfully raised R616-million in private investment to accelerate the country’s social and public infrastructure... 


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Uptick in demand for HVAC systems by OEM sector
20th September 2024

There has been a noticeable uptick in demand for the locally manufactured Booyco heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems by South Africa’s original-equipment manufacturers (OEM),... 


New biomass plant in Pretoria in the offing
20th September 2024 By: Natasha Odendaal

Bio2Watt Energy Holdings (BEH) has appointed SRK Consulting as the independent environmental consultant to undertake the environmental permitting processes for a new biogas plant near Pretoria. The... 


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Endeavour silver/lead/zinc mine restart project, Australia
20th September 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

An optimised mine plan has demonstrated that the project will generate outstanding financial returns and create substantial value. 


Aerial view of the Venetia mine
Venetia Underground Project, South Africa – update
20th September 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Venetia is processing lower-grade surface stockpiles while the operation transitions to underground. 


Asante cleared to mine third Bibiani satellite pit
Asante cleared to mine third Bibiani satellite pit
19th September 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

Canada-headquarter gold miner Asante on Thursday announced the start of mining at its third satellite pit at the Bibiani mine, in Ghana. Located 3.8 km from the Bibiani process plant, the Russel... 


Gold-rich Sudan talks mining With Russia as war alliances shift
18th September 2024 By: Bloomberg

Gold-rich Sudan discussed boosting cooperation in the mining sector with Russia, as Moscow strengthens ties with the North African nation’s military-led government amid a 17-month civil war. A... 


DRDGOLD CEO Niël Pretorius.
High value of South Africa’s surface gold recovery highlighted at Gold Forum Americas
18th September 2024 By: Martin Creamer

The presentation of DRDGOLD CEO Niël Pretorius at the thirty-sixth annual Gold Forum Americas 2024 in Colorado Springs highlighted the company’s world-leading gold-from-tailings advances that... 


Magna tables PEA to revitalise former Inco nickel and copper mine
Magna tables PEA to revitalise former Inco nickel and copper mine
18th September 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

TSX-V-listed Magna Mining has tabled an updated preliminary economic assessment (PEA) to revitalise a former Inco nickel and copper mine, in Sudbury. The PEA for the Crean Hill project, published... 


Platinum Group President and CEO Frank Hallam.
Stronger-than-ever feasibility thumbs up for R18bn platinum group metals project in Limpopo
16th September 2024 By: Martin Creamer

The latest independent definitive feasibility study (DFS) for the Waterberg platinum group metals (PGM) project in Limpopo is even more emphatic on the economic viability and wealth creation... 


Vale says routine check revealed cracks in dam, stability unchanged
16th September 2024 By: Reuters

Brazilian miner Vale said on Saturday that it is conducting checks on a dam after a routine inspection identified surface cracks but noted that the structure’s stability conditions remain... 


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Mining industry now has more pump rental options
14th September 2024

Integrated Pump Rental (IPR) has joined Atlas Copco’s specialty rental division within the Power Technique business area. IPR MD Lee Vine says the mining industry, known for its complex and... 


Anson executive chairperson and CEO Bruce Richardson
Utah approves Anson’s water extraction rights
13th September 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

The US state of Utah has approved ASX-listed Anson Resources’ application to appropriate water (brine) for the extraction of lithium at its Green River project. The approval allows for the... 


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