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Gold’s strong price is good for the South African economy
6th September 2024 By: Martin Creamer

The gold price has seemingly rebased beyond previous expected levels amid ongoing geopolitical and central bank demand for the precious metal. The record highs reached by gold appear to be the... 


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Booysendal South platinum mine project, South Africa – update
6th September 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

The Booysendal South mine is now beyond the project phase. 


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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. 


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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.  


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Sleeping Giant gold project, Canada – update
6th September 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

The results from the underground diamond drilling campaign at the Sleeping Giant mine have been announced. 


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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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McIlvenna Bay underground copper/zinc project, Canada
6th September 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

McIlvenna Bay's current mineral reserves could potentially support an 18-year underground mine operation capable of producing an average of 65-million pounds a year of copper equivalent. 


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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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SACEEC announces New Products and Innovation Awards winners
5th September 2024 By: Darren Parker

The South African Capital Equipment Export Council (SACEEC) has announced the winners of its New Products and Innovation Awards competition at the Electra Mining Africa exhibition, at the Expo... 


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... 


First Majestic to buy Gatos Silver for $970m
First Majestic to buy Gatos Silver for $970m
5th September 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

NYSE- and TSX-listed First Majestic on Thursday announced the actuation of Mexico-focused Gatos Silver for $970-million. Gatos is a silver-dominant producer with a 70% interest in the Los Gatos... 


Mulatos has been operating for nearly 20 years.
Alamos to triple Mulatos mine life with underground development
5th September 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Toronto- and New York-listed Alamos Gold has announced the results of a positive internal economic study completed on its Puerto Del Aire (PDA) project – a high-grade underground deposit adjacent... 


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... 


The Misery underground mine is part of the Ekati deposit located in Canada’s Northwest Territories.
Burgundy eyes extended life for Misery
5th September 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

Australian mining company Burgundy Diamond Mines has announced encouraging results from its ongoing drilling programme at the Misery underground mine in Canada, suggesting the potential for an... 


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... 


Mako mine in Senegal
Resolute secures $140m debt facilities to fund future growth
4th September 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

ASX-listed gold miner Resolute Mining has signed senior debt facilities worth $140-million with its longstanding financing partner Nedbank, through its Nedbank Corporate and Investment Banking... 


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... 


Accommodation village being installed at Meeka's Murchison
Approvals for Meeka’s Murchison development in place
4th September 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Western Australia-focused Meeka Metals’ Murchison gold project is fully approved, paving the way for development to get under way. The company has now started construction of the haul road between... 


BME MD Ralf Hennecke
BME, Hypex Bio continue to drive environment-friendly explosives
3rd September 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

With 20-million tonnes of bulk nitrate-based explosives being used every year in the mining industry, contributing significantly to greenhouse-gas (GHG) emissions, explosives and detonation... 


Bellevue reports maiden net profit
2nd September 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed Bellevue Gold has announced a maiden net profit after tax of A$75-million for the year ended June 30. The result follows a successful year which saw the company commission its Bellevue... 


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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.... 


 Electra Mining Africa to unveil innovative new products, technologies and services
Electra Mining Africa to unveil innovative new products, technologies and services
30th August 2024

Electra Mining Africa is a recognised highlight on the mining and industrial events calendar. Local and international companies are gearing up to take advantage of the opportunity to meet... 


Industry specialists to share expertise at Electra Mining Africa seminars
Industry specialists to share expertise at Electra Mining Africa seminars
30th August 2024

Industry specialists from across the mining and industrial sectors of the economy will deliver a programme of highly informative free-to-attend seminars at Electra Mining Africa, taking place at... 


South Australia was known as ‘The Copper Kingdom’ in the 1840s when copper was first discovered.
South Australia begins assessment of BHP’s copper expansion
30th August 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

The South Australian government has kicked off the application and assessment process for BHP’s proposed expansion of its smelter and refinery at Olympic Dam. If approved, the proposed project... 


RENTAL SOLUTIONS Dewatering specialist IPR will be showcasing the benefits of its rental pump solutions at Electra Mining Africa 2024, backed up by global OEMs including Atlas Copco and Toyo
IPR promotes pump rental as cost-effective solution
30th August 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Cost effective and agile rental solutions for dewatering will take centre stage at Integrated Pump Rental’s (IPR’s) exhibition stand at Electra Mining Africa this year, as well as its quality range... 


The robots are capable of accessing the world’s lowest mines.
DOK-ING transforms underground mining with electric robotic NRE fleet
30th August 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

Engineering group DOK-ING is transforming the underground mining industry with its innovative electric robotic NRE fleet, designed specifically for platinum and gold extraction in South Africa.... 


Drill core from the Keliber project
Keliber lithium hydroxide project, Finland – update
30th August 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Sibanye-Stillwater has concluded a €500-million green loan financing facility through its subsidiary, Keliber Technology Oy. 


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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. 


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Carrapateena block cave expansion, Australia – update
30th August 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

BHP is investing in processing plant capacity to allow for an uplift in throughput from the sublevel cave to seven-million tonnes a year.  


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. 


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

Decline development is being suspended for the short term. 


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... 


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CoJ wants unified forum to address illegal mining scourge
29th August 2024 By: Darren Parker

The City of Johannesburg's (CoJ’s) Environment and Infrastructure Services Department (EISD) has called for the establishment of a unified forum to address illegal mining, emphasising the need for... 


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... 


Perseus delivers strong financial results, capital returns
28th August 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Gold miner Perseus Mining has delivered "record" financial results for the financial year ended June 30, which reflect not only the strong gold price environment in which it is operating, but also... 


Abcourt intersects 125 g/t at Sleeping Giant
28th August 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

TSX-V-listed Abcourt Mines on Tuesday announced results from the underground diamond drilling campaign at the Sleeping Giant mine, in north-western Quebec. The drilling programme, which ran from... 


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... 


Ramjack expands international presence with regional HQ in Ghana
27th August 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Johannesburg-headquartered Ramjack Technology Solutions, a specialised system integrator for advanced technologies in the mining industry, has expanded its international presence with new West... 


Harmony Gold's Mponeng mine, the world's deepest.
Operational performance elevates Harmony Gold to new heights
26th August 2024 By: Martin Creamer

South African gold mining major Harmony Gold has been elevated to new heights owing to sustained operational excellence, high recovered grades and record gold prices. In the 12 months to June 30,... 


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