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Aterian completes initial target generation at Botswana project
10th September 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

Following the conclusion of a share purchase agreement to acquire a 90% interest in Atlantis Metals, in Botswana, in April, Aim-listed Aterian has completed initial target generation using... 


A tailings dam lift project is under way
West Red Lake progresses Madsen towards 2025 restart
9th September 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

TSX-V-listed West Red Lake Gold Mines has provided an update on activities at the Madsen mine, in Ontario, as the company advanced towards its goal of a targeted restart in 2025. Since acquiring... 


Niel Fourie, Group Training Manager at Concor.
Concor’s training focus boosts vital skills for mining
9th September 2024

Through its continuous investment in formalised training that delivers recognised qualifications, Concor Mining Services is helping build mining’s skills base from the ground up. Serving its blue... 


African Rainbow Minerals Executive Chairperson Dr Patrice Motsepe.
African Rainbow Minerals wants to maximise the equity it has in Harmony Gold
6th September 2024 By: Martin Creamer

The global market is going through a very challenging time right now, African Rainbow Minerals (ARM) executive chairperson Dr Patrice Motsepe noted on Friday, when the Johannesburg Stock... 


Orion, South32, Perenti and DRA Global receive awards for Africa community development projects
6th September 2024 By: Schalk Burger

Mining companies South32, Orion Minerals, Perenti and DRA Global have received awards for transforming communities in Africa during the 2024 Australia-Africa Minerals and Energy Group (AAMEG)... 


A man and woman, in EnviroServ attire and PPE sorting through waste at one of its sites
Company prioritises local sustainability pillars
6th September 2024 By: Halima Frost

As testament to its renewed commitment to sustainability and generating shared value for customers, global waste and wastewater management company EnviroServ has earmarked three key pillars to... 


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What is the new Defence Minister to do about the SANDF?
6th September 2024 By: Rebecca Campbell

That the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) is badly underfunded, and is in a state that could reasonably be described as verging on crisis, is almost universally accepted among all those... 


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Eland mine complex, South Africa – update
6th September 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Prevailing market conditions have resulted in decline development being temporarily suspended. 


Image of Okiep copper project underground
Okiep copper project, South Africa – update
6th September 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Orion Minerals has been granted two high-priority prospecting rights over the greater Flat Mines Area surrounding the Flat Mines mining right.  


Image of Zondereinde mine and smelter
Zondereinde – Western extension project, South Africa – update
6th September 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Underground tunnel development within the Western extension section has progressed to plan, according to Northam Platinum. 


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Turquoise Ridge Complex, US
6th September 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

A gold mine about 64 km north-east of Winnemucca, Humboldt County, Nevada. 


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What is the new Defence Minister to do about the SANDF?
6th September 2024 By: Rebecca Campbell

That the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) is badly underfunded, and is in a state that could reasonably be described as verging on crisis, is almost universally accepted among all those... 


Harmony CEO Peter Steenkamp, who retires at year-end.
Mega gold producer, copper aspirant Harmony flags cost-offsetting silver, uranium value
5th September 2024 By: Martin Creamer

Johannesburg Stock Exchange-listed Harmony, which has 74 years of mining experience in South Africa and two decades in Papua New Guinea (PNG), is not only a mega gold mining specialist with an... 


Mining starts at Westgold’s South Junction
Mining starts at Westgold’s South Junction
5th September 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX- and TSX-listed Westgold has started mining of the South Junction Lode in the Bluebird-South Junction mining complex at Meekatharra, Western Australia.   MD and CEO Wayne Bramwell has described... 


Harmony Gold's green energy plan.
This year's Harmony Gold achievement is incredible, says CEO Steenkamp
5th September 2024 By: Martin Creamer

What Harmony Gold has achieved in the 12 months to June 30 is incredible with the true driver of value being quality gold ounces and a display of capability in regions beyond South Africa, upbeat... 


Dartbrook producing coal once more
Dartbrook producing coal once more
5th September 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

The Dartbrook mine, in the Hunter Valley of New South Wales, has produced coal for the first time since the mine was placed into care-and-maintenance 18 years ago, Australian Pacific Coal (AQC)... 


The Lazaruss automated mine shaft scanner
Dwyka brings automated shaft scanning technology to African mines
4th September 2024 By: Darren Parker

Mining technology company Dwyka Mining Services has entered into a partnership with Canadian technology company Point Laz to introduce the Lazaruss automated mine shaft scanner to the African... 


Lithium-ion batteries
Sovereign confirms Malawian graphite anode material is comparable world-leading standards
4th September 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Aim-listed Sovereign Metals has confirmed that its natural graphite anode material can be an excellent feedstock for battery production, with the Kasiya project, in Malawi, considered a... 


Greater move towards dewatering Pump Rental
4th September 2024

In what is probably the most exciting development in the dewatering pump industry is the news that IPR (Integrated Pump Rental) has become part of Atlas Copco’s Specialty Rental Division within the... 


Northam’s Eland mine.
Northam sees Eland becoming significant chrome producer in coming years
4th September 2024 By: Martin Creamer

Northam Platinum, which benefits from a full mine-to-market value chain in chrome, sold around 1.3-million tons of chrome for the year, which contributed 12.5%, or R3.8-billion, to the revenue of... 


American Rare Earths reports ‘outstanding’ drilling results at Cowboy State Mine
3rd September 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed American Rare Earths on Tuesday announced the first assay results from the 2024 drilling campaign at the Cowboy State Mine (CSM) area of its Wyoming Rare (USA) Inc (WRI). ALS Global... 


Dr Vladimir Guterman
Hydrogen fuel cells: the path to a sustainable future
2nd 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. Hydrogen stands out as a promising... 


The Stillwater mine in the US
Sibanye to post interim loss on US impairment; lower headline earnings
2nd September 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Multinational mining and metals processing group Sibanye-Stillwater expects to report a loss a share of between 250.8c and 277.2c, or about $0.13 and $0.15, for the six months ended June 30, mainly... 


Northam CEO Paul Dunne and diesel power generation.
Northam Platinum enters into 180 MW solar farm agreement at energy-intensive mine
30th August 2024 By: Martin Creamer

Platinum group metals (PGMs) and chrome producer Northam has entered into a power purchase agreement with an independent power producer for an 180 MW solar farm at its Zondereinde PGM mine on the... 


Image of AVD Fire blanket from SafeQuip
Suppressing lithium-ion battery fires
30th August 2024

Lithium-ion batteries are used in various devices, from smartphones and laptops to electric vehicles and energy storage systems. While these batteries are generally regarded as safe, they can pose... 


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Grout injection plant recognised for safety track record
30th August 2024

A local grout injection plant that includes operations at depths up to 1 600 m below surface has achieved a significant milestone, having operated for 20 years without a single lost-time injury.... 


The SWDR138B is one of the only fully OEM-certified excavator drill rigs available in the market.
Innovative drill technology takes centre stage at expo
30th August 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Mpumalanga-based drilling equipment distributor Azize Equipment will use Electra Mining to introduce its latest surface drill rig offerings to the African mining industry. Its updated lineup... 


Image of Jansen potash mine
Jansen potash project, Canada – update
30th August 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

BHP has reported that construction of the potash project is ahead of the original schedule. 


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Hillgrove gold/antimony project, Australia – update
30th August 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

An exploration drill rig is set to mobilise to the project. 


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Cozamin mine, Mexico
30th August 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

A copper mine in the mineral-rich state of Zacatecas, in Mexico. 


Image of Polihali dam intake tunnel breakthrough
Lesotho Highlands Water Project – Phase II – update
30th August 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

The Lesotho Highlands Development Authority has achieved the successful breakthrough of the upper intake tunnel into the lower intake tunnel at the Polihali dam. 


LOcation map of the Bengwenyama mine
Bengwenyama platinum group metals project, South Africa – update
30th August 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Southern Palladium has released a third mineral resource update for the UG2 reef to be used in the prefeasibility study. 


Underground mining at the Okiep project
Okiep copper project, South Africa
30th August 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

A bankable feasibility study for one of the initial deposits at the Okiep copper project – Flat Mines – is being finalised. 


Image of Eland platinum mine
Eland mine complex, South Africa
30th August 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Decline development is being suspended for the short term. 


The above image depicts the Vesconite thrust washer on the Bucher CM50 grinding machine
Vesconite product outperforms bronze thrust washer
30th August 2024

Polymer supplier Vesconite Bearings’ thrust washer has managed to outlast the bronze thrust washer on a Bucher CM50 grinding machine at a large fruit juice concentrate producer. The reports that... 


Lilac Solutions has raised over $300-million to commercialise its direct lithium extraction technology.
Lithium startups bet on high demand in battery-powered future
29th August 2024 By: Bloomberg

As the world leans into electrification, it will need more lithium. A key ingredient in the batteries that power everything from electric vehicles to cell phones, demand is projected to accelerate... 


Orion MD and CEO Errol Smart
Orion granted water licence for Flat Mines project at Okiep
29th August 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX- and JSE-listed Orion Minerals has been granted an integrated water-use licence (IWUL) for the pathfinder Flat Mines project at its Okiep copper project, in South Africa's Northern Cape... 


ENGINEERED SOLUTIONS Trafo Power Solutions develops and engineers robust power solutions
Connecting with stakeholders key for Trafo Power Solutions
29th August 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Trafo Power Solutions is set to make a significant impact at this year's Electra Mining Africa and will use the platform to connect with stakeholders and reinforce its position as a leader in... 


Peru grants CDPR approval for tailings exploration project
28th August 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Peru-focused Cerro de Pasco Resources (CDPR) has received authorisation from the Energy and Mines Ministry to initiate exploration activities, marking the first approval for a new mining... 


Master Drilling CEO Danie Pretorius.
Mechanical cutting for mining set to move needle for Master Drilling
27th August 2024 By: Martin Creamer

In the six months to June 30, cash from the operating activities of Master Drilling soared 119.8% to $27.7-million. The revenue pipeline of this Johannesburg Stock Exchange-listed tech-savvy... 


Southern African Geophysical Association
Southern African Geophysical Association
27th August 2024

Southern Africa underpins critical minerals transition Southern Africa has a prudent role to play in the supply of critical minerals needed for the transition to a greener economy. How to locate... 


Lilian Ngoyi street was damaged in a July 2023 explosion
JRA appointing a new contractor for Lilian Ngoyi street rehabilitation
27th August 2024 By: Schalk Burger

The Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA) is appointing a new contractor to undertake the rehabilitation of Lilian Ngoyi street, after having terminated the contract of the previous contractor Step Up... 


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Disrupting the skid steer market with the first all electric, zero emission and low noise skid steers
27th August 2024

As the world rapidly continues its critical journey to find solutions for combating climate change, every building block counts. Firstgreen Industries (FGI) is adding to this quest with the... 


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