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Image of Karowe diamond mine
Karowe underground expansion project, Botswana – update
14th February 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Canadian diamond mining company Lucara Diamond Corp has reported substantial progress at the project. 


Image of periodic table symbol for lithium
Prairie lithium project, Canada – update
14th February 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Arizona Lithium has updated its phased development plan for the project. 


Gold mineralisation at the Premier gold project
Premier gold project, Canada – update
14th February 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Canada-based gold and silver explorer Ascot Resources has announced a delay in the restart of milling operations at the project. 


Location map of the Antler project
Antler copper project, US – update
14th February 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Exploration and development company New World Resources has secured a key regulatory milestone for its Antler project. 


Image of gold nuggets
El Limón Complex, Nicaragua
14th February 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

A gold mine about 100 km north-west of the Nicaraguan capital city of Managua. 


Image of Roughrider core yard
Roughrider uranium project, Canada
14th February 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

A preliminary economic assessment has validated Roughrider as a top-tier, high-margin operation with a clear path to development into a world-class mine and mill. 


Image of Skouries plant mill
Skouries gold/copper project, Greece – update
14th February 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Canadian company Eldorado Gold announced a revised timeline and capital cost estimate for the project on February 5. 


DFA invests R800m in network infrastructure upgrades
14th February 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

Wholesale, open-access fibre-infrastructure provider Dark Fibre Africa (DFA) has invested over R800-million to upgrade and future-proof its national fibre network as demand for reliable, high-speed... 


Exploration in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe seeks $950m in new bid to kickstart mining firm
13th February 2025 By: Bloomberg

Zimbabwe’s State miner is planning a fresh bid to kickstart a range of projects a year after the government took full control of the company. Kuvimba Mining House, under new CEO Trevor Barnard, is... 


New Gold's New Afton operation in British Columbia
New Gold extends mine life at New Afton and Rainy River
13th February 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Toronto-listed New Gold has extended the mine life of its New Afton and Rainy River operations and outlined a three-year operational outlook that projects strong free cash flow. At New Afton, in... 


American Tungsten expands claims around IMA mine
13th February 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Canada-based explorer American Tungsten has acquired additional mining rights at its IMA mine project, in Idaho, through the staking of 113 WMO federal lode mining claims covering an area of 804.75... 


Pan African CEO overlooking Mogale's gold tailings, west of the Golden City of Johannesburg.
Pan African can operate and grow in South Africa ‘very successfully’, Cobus Loots reports
12th February 2025 By: Martin Creamer

The London- and Johannesburg-listed Pan African Resources is able to operate and to grow in South Africa – “and do so very successfully”, an upbeat CEO Cobus Loots stated emphatically on Wednesday... 


The 1 080 ct Eva Star diamond
Lucara sells two exceptional diamonds for $54m
12th February 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Diamond miner Lucara Diamond Corp has sold the 549 ct Sethunya and the 1 080 ct Eva Star diamonds, recovered at its Karowe mine, in Botswana, for $54-million. The Sethunya, recovered in 2021, and... 


Marula to finalise NCLT project acquisition following receipt of prospecting right
11th February 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Following the receipt of the signed prospecting right for the Northern Cape lithium and tungsten (NCLT) project in December, Africa-focused mining and exploration investment company Marula Mining... 


Implats' 16 Shaft
Implats delivers ‘commendable’ operating performance, but warns of lower headline earnings
11th February 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

JSE-listed Impala Platinum (Implats) says it delivered a commendable operating performance in the first half of financial year 2025, following group-wide labour restructuring and changes to... 


An image showing the  Prieska copper/zinc project
Orion appoints Kevin Moxham COO
11th February 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

ASX- and JSE-listed Orion Minerals has appointed experienced international mining executive Kevin Moxham as COO. Moxham is a registered professional engineer with 40 years of experience in mining,... 


African Pioneer raises funds for Namibia project
10th February 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

London-listed African Pioneer, which owns projects in Namibia, Botswana and Zambia, has raised £420 000 from existing and new shareholders to further develop its Ongombo copper/gold project, in... 


An image of the the Mogale tailings retreatment project
Pan African expects to report higher interim EPS, but lower HEPS
10th February 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Gold producer Pan African Resources expects its earnings per share (EPS) for the six months ended December 31 to be between $0.0224 and $0.0246, an increase of between 5% and 15% compared with the... 


New World on 12-month path to full federal approval for US copper project
New World on 12-month path to full federal approval for US copper project
7th February 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

ASX-listed New World Resources has secured a key regulatory milestone for its Antler copper project in Arizona, with the US Bureau of Land Management (BLM) granting a determination of National... 


Barrick reports higher reserves, with Reko Diq making a substantial contribution
7th February 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Global gold and copper miner Barrick Gold Corporation has reported that its attributable proven and probable gold mineral reserves have increased by 17.4-million ounces before 2024 depletion.... 


An aerial image of Foran Mining's McIlvenna Bay site
Canada project to see commercial production in 2026
7th February 2025 By: Nadine Ramdass

This year will be important for explorer and developer Foran Mining as it transitions from a developer to a producer with the construction of its flagship copper/zinc/gold/silver McIlvenna Bay... 


First of two tunnel-boring machines deployed on Polihali water-transfer tunnel
7th February 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

Tunnel boring by a tunnel boring machine (TBM) has started in the highlands of Lesotho, marking the first time this has occurred since tunnel construction under Phase 1 of the Lesotho Highlands... 


Underground at the Okiep copper project Flat mines
Okiep Copper Project, South Africa – update
7th February 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

The suspensive conditions to transactions between Orion Minerals’ New Okiep Exploration Company and New Okiep Mining Company, and historically disadvantaged South Africans, have been met, allowing... 


Image of helium block at the Virginia gas project
Virginia gas project, South Africa – update
7th February 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

While liquidity pressures, production setbacks and environmental concerns have complicated Renergen’s meeting its commitments, the company has been in ongoing communication with lenders and... 


Image of drill core from the Tulu Kapi project
Tulu Kapi gold project, Ethiopia – update
7th February 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

London-listed Kefi Gold and Copper has received sufficient expressions of interest in the EthioBonds, in alignment with an updated finance plan for the project. 


Image of Prieska Copper Zinc Mine underground
Prieska Copper Zinc Mine, South Africa – update
7th February 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

The definitive feasibility study is being independently reviewed by an independent technical expert. 


De Beers' Venetia mine
De Beers cuts its 2025 output guidance by 10Mct as trading conditions remain challenging
6th February 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Amid ongoing challenging rough diamond trading conditions, De Beers has revised its production guidance for 2025 to between 20-million and 23-million carats, compared with previous guidance of... 


Ascot faces working capital shortage as Premier mill restart is delayed
Ascot faces working capital shortage as Premier mill restart is delayed
5th February 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Vancouver-based Ascot Resources has announced a delay in the restart of milling operations at its Premier Gold Project (PGP) in British Columbia, citing slower-than-expected underground development... 


Peter Secker appointed Canyon CEO
5th February 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

ASX-listed Canyon Resources has appointed Peter Secker CEO, starting July 1, succeeding Jean Sebastien Boutet, who will be transitioning into a new role for Canyon as chief commercial and corporate... 


Copper 360 CEO Shirley Hayes
Copper 360 completes first on-ore blast at Rietberg
5th February 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

JSE-listed Copper 360 reports that it successfully executed the first on-ore blast at its Rietberg mine, in the Northern Cape, on January 31. The company says this marks the first such blast in 42... 


Hexagon mining executive VP Dave Goddard talks to Mining Weekly at Investing in African Mining Indaba 2025.
Hexagon takes an LoM partnered approach
5th February 2025

Sensor and software technologies expert Hexagon solves surface and underground mining challenges with proven technologies for planning, operations and safety. The company’s customers expect an... 


AARD Powered by Epiroc MD Martina Ahlborg at Investing in African Mining Indaba 2025 in which she discusses the launch of the TS100 TERRAH series.
Epiroc and AARD aim to deliver impactful solutions
5th February 2025

Epiroc, a leading productivity partner for the mining and infrastructure industries, acquired manufacturer AARD Mining Equipment almost two years ago in its strategic expansion. Together the... 


AECI mining chemicals global portfolio manager Shani Engelbrecht speaks to Mining Weekly at the Investing in African Mining Indaba about how the company is helping to shape the future of mining in Africa.
AECI is meeting the need for sustainable mining solutions
4th February 2025

Operating across six continents, chemicals and mining solutions provider AECI was established in 1896 to support South Africa’s expanding gold and diamond sectors. Today, the Johannesburg, South... 


Entrée and Oyu Tolgoi formalise JV agreement
4th February 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Vancouver-based Entrée Resources has formally executed and delivered its joint venture (JV) agreement with Oyu Tolgoi (OTLLC), which the parties have been operating under since the formation of... 


Schauenburg International Product Manager Stephan van Wyk talks to Mining Weekly at Investing in African Mining Indaba 2025.
Schauenburg Systems transforming mining operations with technology
4th February 2025

Leading original-equipment manufacturer Schauenburg Systems excels not only in system integration but also in delivering comprehensive turnkey solutions designed for the demanding conditions of... 


Goldrush, Nevada
Barminco secures Goldrush underground mining contract in the US
4th February 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Australian mining services provider Perenti’s underground mining business, Barminco, has secured its first underground mining contract in the US, winning a deal with Nevada Gold Mines (NGM) for the... 


New Murchison Gold advances toward production with Crown Prince feasibility study
3rd February 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed New Murchison Gold (NMG) on Monday announced the results of a feasibility study for its Crown Prince gold deposit in Western Australia, confirming a robust pre-tax cash flow of... 


Dealer partnership improves MacLean’s site support capabilities
Dealer partnership improves MacLean’s site support capabilities
3rd February 2025

Canada-based mining vehicle manufacturer MacLean Engineering has deep roots in the African mining industry. The company has been designing, manufacturing and supporting underground mining vehicles... 


NSW approves changes to Newmont’s Cadia planning consent
NSW approves changes to Newmont’s Cadia planning consent
3rd February 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

The New South Wales (NSW) government has approved modifications to the planning consent for Newmont’s Cadia mine, which the company says will enhance the environmental performance of Australia’s... 


Harmony Gold's new CEO Beyers Nel
Harmony on track to meet full-year guidance after robust first-half performance
3rd February 2025 By: Darren Parker

JSE-listed Harmony Gold remains on track to meet the upper end of its full-year production guidance of between 1.4-million and 1.5-million ounces, while all-in sustaining costs (AISC) remain... 


Westgold downgrades production guidance
Westgold downgrades production guidance
3rd February 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

ASX- and TSX-listed Westgold Resources on Monday announced a substantial production guidance downgrade, prompted by engineering issues at the Beta Hunt and Bluebird-South Junction mines in... 


Murray & Roberts Cementation discusses opportunities of maturing openpit operations
Murray & Roberts Cementation discusses opportunities of maturing openpit operations
3rd February 2025

With many openpit mines in Southern Africa reaching maturity, the shift toward underground mining will shape opportunities soon for mining contracting company Murray & Roberts Cementation, says new... 


The Loulo-Gounkoto mine
How two former employees are driving Mali's hardball talks with Barrick
3rd February 2025 By: Reuters

Two former company executives with inside knowledge of Barrick Gold's operations in West Africa are helping to drive Mali's demands for a payment of around $200-million from the Canadian miner,... 


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