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Mia Breytenbach

Mia Breytenbach

Mia Breytenbach is Deputy Editor: Features for Mining Weekly.

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By Mia Breytenbach

SILVER LINING
A solution to litigation contentions may bring a major improvement in sentiment towards the mining industry for South African and international investors

Regulatory uncertainty casting shadow over SA amid forecast for further minerals market uptick

19th January 2018

The South African mining industry has had a tumultuous time because of the controversial Reviewed Draft Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Charter for the South African Mining and Minerals... 


OceanaGold achieves record yearly production

18th January 2018

Dual-listed gold miner OceanaGold has ended 2017 on a high note, with the company on Thursday reporting record full year and fourth-quarter gold production of 574 606 oz, and 166 211 oz,... 


Tyranna to start surface drilling at Eureka gold mine

18th January 2018

ASX-listed Tyranna Resources will next week start surface drilling at its Eureka gold mine, north of Kalgoorlie, Western Australia, to follow up a compelling surface lateritic gold target... 


Kin buys ball mill, critical CIL components for Leonora gold project

18th January 2018

ASX-listed Kin Mining has exercised its option to buy a used 2.5 MW ball mill and new intertank screens and agitators for the carbon-in-leach (CIL) tanks at the Leonora gold project, in Western... 


West African gold explorer lists in Australia

18th January 2018

West African gold developer and explorer Tietto Minerals started trading on the ASX on Thursday, following its successful initial public offer (IPO) that raised A$6-million from institutional and... 


Harmony on track to meet FY production guidance, betters H1 production

Harmony on track to meet FY production guidance, betters H1 production

16th January 2018

JSE-listed Harmony Gold is on track to meet its yearly production guidance of 1.1-million ounces after producing more than 550 000 oz in the six months ended December 31, the mining major announced... 


Yanfolila gold pour

Hummingbird’s Yanfolila pours first gold, maintains commercial production ramp-up plans

16th January 2018

With Aim-listed Hummingbird Resources having started gold production at its Mali-based Yanfolila gold mine on time and within budget in the second half of last month, the gold producer remains on... 


Savannah marks 2018 start with mining lease applications for Mutamba

16th January 2018

Aim-listed Savannah Resources has submitted three applications to Mozambique’s Ministry of Mineral Resources and Energy for mining leases for the Mutamba heavy mineral sands project. Located in the... 


Acacia’s Q4 gold production slumps on export ban

15th January 2018

While LSE-listed Acacia Mining’s gold production for the fourth quarter in 2017 was slightly ahead of expectations at 148 477 oz, it was 30% lower quarter-on-quarter as a result of its flagship... 


Centamin exceeds FY17 production guidance, aims for solid 2018 growth

10th January 2018

LSE- and TSX-listed Centamin achieved “a strong operational finish” to 2017, with the company’s Sukari mine, in Egypt, having produced 154 298 oz of gold in the fourth quarter, resulting in... 


SERVICE OFFERING
BME will carry out ore blasting using its BME’s Axxis electronic detonation system and will deploy four 20 t emulsion trucks, as well as a stemming truck

BME’s West African footprint expands as it clinches Mali blasting service contract

15th December 2017

West Africa remains an exciting region for South Africa-based explosives and blasting leader BME, which has won a full blasting service contract for a new opencast gold mining operation that is set... 


INITIAL FOCUS
Kibaran Resource plans to accelerate the commercialisation of battery graphite production operations during 2018

Kibaran mulling battery-grade graphite pilot in Germany

15th December 2017

Following the successful completion of a feasibility study on downstream processing of graphite from its Epanko graphite project in Tanzania, exploration company Kibaran Resources will establish a... 


CLUSTERED AND FORMALISED
Small operations could be clustered together geographically and assigned an engineer, a geologist and a health and safety officer to ensure safe operations

Small- and medium-scale operations punted as ‘the future’ of mining

15th December 2017

With industrial mining on the decline, smaller- to medium-scale mining operations are the future, according to Bench Marks Foundation South Africa lead researcher David van Wyk. Addressing... 


EVOLUTION NEED
Much remains to be done to evolve the efficiency of decision-making within the Kimberley Process

Diamonds body calls for ‘productive dialogue’ on Kimberley Process reform

15th December 2017

The World Diamond Council (WDC) has called for an open discussion about the Kimberley Process (KP) reform, highlighting three key areas in need of reform to ensure its continued success. These... 


Sivanye-Stillwater CEO Neal Froneman

Sibanye-Stillwater to acquire embattled Lonmin, completes PGMs strategy

14th December 2017

Precious metals mining company Sibanye-Stillwater has made an all-share offer to acquire platinum group metals (PGMs) producer Lonmin. The offer values Lonmin at about £285-million, or R5.15-billion. 


Kodal to protect Bougouni interests, applies for new licences

13th December 2017

Aim-listed Kodal Minerals has taken action to protect its ownership of relevant interests in the Kolassokoro licence area by filing new applications for two 100 km2 licences covering high-priority... 


Brazil, South Africa collaboration to improve mining sector “natural, appropriate”, says Brazil ambassador

13th December 2017

With the mining sector having played a significant role in the history and development of South Africa and Brazil, it is “natural and appropriate” that the two countries come together to discuss... 


Gem in talks with new potential Ghaghoo buyers

12th December 2017

Aim-listed Gem Diamonds is in discussions with other parties who are interested in acquiring the Ghaghoo mine, in Botswana, after an offer from an undisclosed party to buy the mine was withdrawn.... 


Weatherly to acquire Zambia copper development project

12th December 2017

Aim-listed Weatherly International will acquire the Kitumba copper project in Zambia from ASX-listed Intrepid Mines for an upfront cash consideration of A$4.75-million. The company on Tuesday... 


Mkango receives conditional TSX-V approval for Talaxis transaction

11th December 2017

The TSX-V has conditionally accepted dual-listed Mkango Resources’ transaction with Noble Group subsidiary Talaxis, which will invest £12-million to fund a bankable feasibility study (BFS) at... 


Weatherly’s losses more than triple on back of Tschudi operational challenges

11th December 2017

Despite a revenue increase to $75.1-million from $63.7-million for the year ended June 30, Aim-listed Weatherly International’s losses for the year ended June 30 have more than tripled to about... 


SAPVIA launches ‘bold’ 5-point plan for solar industrialisation

SAPVIA launches ‘bold’ 5-point plan for solar industrialisation

8th December 2017

The South African Photovoltaic Industry Association (SAPVIA) has announced a “bold” five-point plan for the solar photovoltaic (PV) industry to drive industrialisation, create jobs, and contribute... 


EXPLORATION DRIVE
Active exploration programmes on Connemara Mining’s gold projects at Inishowen, in Donegal, are under way, while drilling on the Wicklow/Wexford project has started

Ireland-based Connemara Mining to advance exploration on key gold, zinc prospects

8th December 2017

Irish gold and zinc explorer Connemara Mining aims to further advance exploration activities on key gold and zinc prospects, following the successful execution of several drilling programmes at... 


NEW HORIZONS
South African mining companies are exploring other African jurisdictions for mining investment

Mining will only ‘move forward’ if there is a change of guard at Mineral Resources – lawyer

8th December 2017

The mining industry cannot move forward until new leadership is established within the Department of Mineral Resources (DMR), says law firm Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr (CDH) mining head Allan Reid, who... 


GE South Africa CEO Thomas Konditi and Vedanta Zinc International CEO Deshnee Naidoo

Digitalisation initiative at Gamsberg to allow for minute-by-minute decision-making

8th December 2017

Diversified miner Vedanta Resources' Zinc International (VZI) has announced a greenfield digitalisation initiative, which will see a ‘Smart Ore Movement’ system built into its flagship Gamsberg... 


TESTED TRUE
BME’s Axxis digital initiation system, BlastMap III software and electronic detonators were used in six successful test blasts in Atlanta, in the US

SA firm takes first steps into US market with new blasting technology

8th December 2017

With growth for the Axxis blasting technology having increased substantially each year over the past five years, Africa-based blasting and explosives leader BME has, in enhancing the brand’s... 


PROFESSOR FRED CAWOOD South Africa should embrace mining

South Africa urged to go back to basics to avoid mining’s demise

8th December 2017

For South Africa's mining industry to return to more successful times, the country will need to go back to basics, says Wits Mining Institute director Professor Fred Cawood, who also suggests that... 


World Diamond Council encourages open dialogue, reform

7th December 2017

The World Diamond Council has called for an open discussion about the Kimberley Process (KP) reform at the upcoming KP plenary, which will take place in Brisbane from December 9 to 14. As the voice... 


Kibaran to build battery-grade graphite producing pilot plant

5th December 2017

Following the successful completion of a feasibility study on downstream processing of graphite from its Epanko graphite project in Tanzania, ASX-listed Kibaran Resources will establish a pilot... 


Allegiance takes full ownership of Canada’s Telkwa coal project

5th December 2017

ASX-listed Allegiance Coal has entered into an unconditional agreement with TSX-listed Altius Minerals to take full ownership of the Telkwa metallurgical coal project, in Canada, while the... 


Tanga to acquire Namibia zinc project, raises A$1.16m in placement

5th December 2017

ASX-listed Tanga Resources announced on Tuesday that it would acquire the high-grade Joumbira zinc project in Namibia and that it would raise A$1.16-million to fund the transaction and to start... 


MODULAR FLEXIBILITY
The MAXIscalp 600 scalping plant has a set-up that provides flexibility to adapt to changing operational requirements

Pilot Crushtec launches modular solutions, increases service offering

1st December 2017

Crushing and screening specialists Pilot Crushtec International has launched two new products – the Pilot Modular MAXIscalp 600 and the Metso Nordplant C80 primary crushing station intended for use... 


FORTUNE MOJAPELO
The completion of the expansion project will enhance Vametco’s existing competitive position in a structurally deficit market

Bushveld unit completes first phase of vanadium project expansion

1st December 2017

Aim-listed Bushveld Minerals’ Bushveld Vametco subsidiary completed the first phase of the Vametco multiphased expansion project in the September quarter, during which Vametco reached a yearly... 


GRAHAM KERR
The financial results for the 2017 financial year, with the strides we’ve made towards our sustainability, diversity and safety targets, give me confidence for the year ahead

South32 upbeat on aluminium, manganese and energy coal prospects

1st December 2017

With the price of various commodities having improved during the 2017 financial year, diversified miner South32 remains optimistic about the aluminium, manganese and energy coal sectors for the... 


Wits Mining Institute director Professor Fred Cawood

South Africa urged to go back to basics to avoid mining industry's demise

30th November 2017

In order for South Africa's mining industry to return to more successful times, the country will need to go back to basics, says Wits Mining Institute director Professor Fred Cawood, who also... 


Small-scale mining has big future but requires formalisation, planning

Small-scale mining has big future but requires formalisation, planning

29th November 2017

With industrial mining on the decline, smaller- to medium-scale mining operations are the future, according to Bench Marks Foundation South Africa lead researcher David van Wyk. Addressing... 


Integrated, regional approach needed for mine water treatment – DWS

29th November 2017

Government and regulators should promote a regional integrated approach to mine water treatment, says Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) Mine Water/Water Quality Management chief director... 


IDC outlines actions for mining industry to inch closer to success

28th November 2017

While the Toronto Declaration-based standards for the mining industry, adopted by the International Council of Metals and Mining, are broadly accepted as encompassing mines’ social licence to... 


GE South Africa CEO Thomas Konditi and Vedanta Zinc International CEO Deshnee Naidoo

Vedanta’s Zinc International, GE collaborate on digitalisation initiative at Gamsberg

27th November 2017

Diversified miner Vedanta Resources' Zinc International (VZI) has announced a greenfield digitalisation initiative, which will see a ‘Smart Ore Movement’ system built into its flagship Gamsberg... 


Microgrids add new arrow to Africa’s electricity access quiver

Microgrids add new arrow to Africa’s electricity access quiver

24th November 2017

The launch of a R25-million solar energy, lithium-ion battery storage microgrid on Robben Island – the World Heritage Site in Table Bay, Cape Town, which, until recently, relied on diesel to... 


Agromining may provide new opportunities to extract remaining value from mined land

Agromining may provide new opportunities to extract remaining value from mined land

24th November 2017

With a significant portion of large mineral deposits having been discovered worldwide, and, in many cases, reaching the end of viable economic recovery, phytomining is one option that could be... 


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