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South32 makes investment in Canadian copper explorer
South32 makes investment in Canadian copper explorer
11th November 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

Diversified mining and metals company South32 on Monday announced an agreement to invest in Canadian copper explorer American Eagle Gold (AEG), which holds an option over the Nakinilerak (NAK)... 


Aton reports first results from diamond drilling programme at Abu Marawat
8th November 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

TSX-V-listed Aton Resources has reported the first results from its diamond drilling programme at the Abu Marawat deposit, in Egypt, including 8.98 g/t gold, 185 g/t silver, 0.43% copper and 6.12%... 


Image of two Grindex Bravo 500 pumps from Integrated Pump Technology
Pumps aid resource recovery and gold mining reprocessing
8th November 2024

A South African gold mine has successfully used slurry pumps to reprocess extremely dense gold-bearing slurry from a return water dam which was identified as a valuable source gold. The mining... 


Image of a Sandvik Leopard DI650i down-the-hole drill rig
Drill rig becomes popular choice for Southern African mines
8th November 2024

A down-the-hole (DTH) drill rig introduced to the market in 2018 has become the preferred choice for surface mines across southern Africa, particularly in high-capacity production drilling... 


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Full HVAC integration suite available
8th November 2024

Heating ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) users now have access to a full suite of integration options from a single source. Engineering, integration and manufacturing company Iritron have... 


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

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... 


The above image depicts B.E.D. industrial bearing specialist Lingesh Naidoo
System enhances bearing lifespan, reducing costs
8th November 2024 By: Lynne Davies

Bearings are vital components in machinery, as their performance directly impacts on productivity and equipment lifespan, among other key performance metrics, and fastener specialists Bolt and... 


Hazmat Protective Systems
Hazmat Protective Systems
8th November 2024

Who We Are Hazmat Protective Systems (Hazmat), a subsidiary of Armscor, is a major manufacturer and supplier of purpose-designed quality respiratory and filtering products to the commercial and... 


Image of gold bar
Woodlark gold project, Papua New Guinea
8th November 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

The project proposes gold production from low-strip openpit mining of more than 97% measured and indicated mineral resources. 


Image of Kamoa-Kakula project at dusk
Kamoa-Kakula Copper Complex, Democratic Republic of Congo – update
8th November 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Ramp-up of the Phase 3 concentrator is complete. 


Drill rig drill bit at the Kola project
Kola potash project, Congo-Brazzaville – update
8th November 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Kore Potash has completed a share subscription to further advance work at the Kola project. 


Location map of the Minim Martrap project
Minim Martrap bauxite project, Cameroon – update
8th November 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

The project has been granted a 20-year mining licence. 


Image of South Africa flag and periodic table symbold for platinum, palladium, rhodium and gold
Waterberg project, South Africa
8th November 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

The independent definitive feasibility study published in September 2019 has been updated. 


The importance of choosing the correct abrasive mineral for coated applications
The importance of choosing the correct abrasive mineral for coated applications
7th November 2024

The castings and foundry industry plays a pivotal role in the manufacturing and production of essential components for various sectors ranging from automotive to aerospace. To ensure quality,... 


Pan African Resources CEO Cobus Loots
Pan African acquires remaining stake in Australian gold miner TCMG
5th November 2024 By: Darren Parker

Mid-tier gold producer Pan African Resources has acquired the remaining 92% of Tennant Consolidated Mining Group (TCMG) in Australia. The company disclosed on November 5 that the acquisition was... 


Kamoa-Kakula achieved record copper production of 41 800 t in October
4th November 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

Canadian mining company Ivanhoe Mines has reported that the Phase 1, 2, and 3 concentrators at the Kamoa-Kakula Copper Complex in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) achieved a combined monthly... 


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DWS, CoJ meet as city faces water challenges
4th November 2024 By: Natasha Odendaal

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) and the City of Johannesburg (CoJ) held a meeting over the weekend to discuss interventions as the city battles various water challenges. Exceedingly... 


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... 


Image of the Rasp mine
Rasp mine, Australia
1st November 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

A zinc mine in the City of Broken Hill, in the far west of New South Wales, in Australia. 


Image of heavy-haul trucks at the Tropicana mine
Havana underground gold project, Australia
1st November 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

The Tropicana Joint Venture is extending its current operations at the Tropicana mine. 


Image of underground flat mines
Okiep copper project, South Africa – update
1st November 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Orion Minerals’ feasibility study is on track for external review in mid-November. 


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Prieska Copper Zinc Mine, South Africa – update
1st November 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Orion Minerals has appointed Nick Fouche as project director to oversee the completion of a feasibility study for the project. 


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. 


Newmont’s first battery-electric mining truck rolls into action
Newmont’s first battery-electric mining truck rolls into action
31st October 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

US-based Newmont has officially welcomed its first battery-electric large mining truck, dubbed the Early Learner Cat 793 XE, to the Cripple Creek and Victor (CC&V) mine, in Colorado. The vehicle... 


Dust Suppression in Mining
Dust Suppression in Mining
31st October 2024

Gold mining, an industry that has been the backbone of many economies, is not without its challenges. One such challenge, especially in the dry climates where many mines are located, is dust... 


Pump and dredging specialist IPR has contributed to the treatment of acid mine drainage from historic mine workings in Gauteng
IPR customises its SlurrySucker to treat acid mine drainage
29th October 2024

Two treatment plants for Acid Mine Drainage (AMD) near Johannesburg have received a boost to their efficiency, thanks to IPR’s innovative SlurrySucker dredging unit. The problem of AMD has beset... 


Minera Alamos adds past-producing Arizona mine to portfolio
Minera Alamos adds past-producing Arizona mine to portfolio
29th October 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

TSX-V-listed Minera Alamos has announced the acquisition of the past-producing Copperstone mine, in Arizona, diversifying its jurisdictional exposure with the addition of the US to its existing... 


Aura Minerals acquires Bluestone Resources
29th October 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

TSX-listed Aura Minerals has announced the acquisition of TSX-V-listed Bluestone Resources, gaining the Cerro Blanco gold project and the adjacent Mita geothermal project in Guatemala. The... 


DRDGOLD's Ergo tailings retreatment operation.
DRDGOLD reflects on favourable year during positive gold price climate
28th October 2024 By: Martin Creamer

Although DRDGOLD’s volume throughput target was missed by 17% owing to a delay in the commissioning of new reclamation sites at Ergo, a steady performance from Far West Gold Recoveries (FWGR)... 


Strong call for FCEVs to be advanced as an immediate-term necessity.
Platinum association highlights advantages of quicker fuel cell electric vehicle deployment
28th October 2024 By: Martin Creamer

The International Platinum Group Metals Association (IPA) is calling on policymakers to urgently drive forward the deployment of fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs), alongside battery electric... 


Neo Energy says paperwork for Henkries South acquisition will be completed by month-end
25th October 2024 By: Darren Parker

Uranium developer Neo Energy Metals has said the formal acquisition documentation for its acquisition of the Henkries South uranium project, in the Northern Cape, is progressing as planned and is... 


Talon makes new Michigan copper/nickel discovery
Talon makes new Michigan copper/nickel discovery
25th October 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Toronto-listed Talon Metals’ in-house exploration drilling and geophysics team has discovered 99.92 m of copper and nickel mineralisation on its maiden drill hole at the Boulderdash target in the... 


The above image depicts RS South Africa's display at  the MTE events
Brand showcases products, solutions at exhibitions
25th October 2024

Electronic parts supplier RS Group’s trading brand, RS South Africa, exhibited its mining products and solutions at the Mining and Technical Exhibitions (MTE) for Sibanye-Stillwater on October 24,... 


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Colliery Training College: A legacy of excellence in skills development
25th October 2024

Colliery Training College (CTC) has been a cornerstone of the South African skills develop-ment landscape since its establishment in 1965. Based in Emalahleni for over five decades, CTC is renowned... 


Image of Jansen Potash mine
Jansen potash project, Canada – update
25th October 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Rio Tinto has reported progress at stages 1 and 2. 


Image of Oyu Tolgoing copper project underground
Oyu Tolgoi underground mine project, Mongolia – update
25th October 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

The ramp-up of copper production is continuing. 


Image of road construction/rehabilitation
Lilian Ngoyi street rehabilitation, South Africa
25th October 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

The Johannesburg Roads Agency is appointing a new contractor to undertake the remaining work on the project’s first phase. 


Image of a person using a portable irrigation pump
Pumps for residential and agricultural applications benefit from solar-powered variable speed drive
24th October 2024

A new solar-powered variable speed drive (VSD) model compatible with a wide range of water pumps has recently been launched. The Altivar solar ATV320 is Schneider Electric’s replacement offer for... 


Image of Epiroc’s SmartROC D65 battery-electric drill rig
First ever battery-electric drill rig showcased
24th October 2024

A pioneering new battery-electric drill rig was recently showcased at the MINExpo exhibition held in Las Vegas, US. Described as the first ever down-the-hole surface drill rig, Epiroc says its... 


Harmony Gold's Kareerand tailings operation.
Harmony delivers gold recovery project with 30% of building work going to locals
23rd October 2024 By: Martin Creamer

With the streaming agreement between Franco-Nevada and Mine Waste Solutions (MWS) over, Harmony Gold will from now on benefit fully from the soaring gold price that is coinciding with the delivery... 


NickelSearch appoints geologist with Mt Isa experience as CEO
21st October 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Multi-commodity explorer NickelSearch on Monday announced the appointment of Johan Lambrechts, formerly VP for geology and exploration at Askari Metals, as CEO with immediate effect. Over the last... 


The Century zinc mine in Queensland.
Sibanye-Stillwater operations affected by Queensland bushfire
18th October 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

JSE- and NYSE-listed Sibanye-Stillwater announced on Friday that it had suspended operations at its Century operation in Queensland, owing to a regional bushfire. The company confirmed that all... 


Olympic Dam copper mine halted on power outages, severe electrical storms
Olympic Dam copper mine halted on power outages, severe electrical storms
18th October 2024 By: Reuters

Global miner BHP's Olympic Dam copper mine faces power disruptions after severe electrical storms ravaged transmission infrastructure in the northern regions of South Australia, a company... 


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