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Queensland State budget to boost resources industry
30th June 2022 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

A State Budget pack of A$68.5-million is set to boost Queensland's resources industry, including transforming the state’s new economy minerals sector into a long-term pit-to-product industry.... 


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Okiep copper project, South Africa – update
24th June 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

Orion Minerals has announced plans to raise up to A$20-million in a share placement to sophisticated and professional investors to partly fund a feasibility study on the Okiep copper project. 


Electra studies new cobalt refinery in Quebec
23rd June 2022 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Canada’s Electra Battery Materials has begun preliminary discussions with the Quebec government to build a new cobalt refinery at Bécancour that will integrate with an emerging battery materials... 


WA hopes to lure investors with shiny new prospectus
23rd June 2022 By: Esmarie Iannucci

The Western Australian government has launched a new prospectus to promote the region’s battery and critical mineral industries to investors around the world. The prospectus outlines how... 


More to see and do at Electra Mining Africa, celebrating 50 years this year
21st June 2022

Electra Mining Africa and its line-up of conferences and free-to-attend seminars will be taking place from 5-9 September at the Expo Centre, Nasrec, in Johannesburg. Hundreds of exhibitors are... 


Guinea bauxite miner CBG backs alumina refining push
14th June 2022 By: Reuters

Guinea will have alumina refineries in the coming years, but these projects are capital-intensive and complex, Guinea's second-biggest bauxite miner said on Monday, after a new ultimatum from the... 


Qld expands RCOE
9th June 2022 By: Esmarie Iannucci

The Queensland government has put forth a further A$5.7-million from the 2022-23 State Budget to further expand the Mackay Resources Centre of Excellence (RCOE), enabling it to become a key player... 


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Gabanintha vanadium project, Australia – update
3rd June 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

Minerals explorer Bryah Resources has reported a 15% increase in the indicated and inferred base metal mineral resource estimate at the project, which is located within the company’s Gabanintha... 


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Khemisset potash project, Morocco – update
3rd June 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

Emmerson has made considerable operational, corporate and commercial progress towards delivering a shovel-ready project by the end of the year. 


Rosond appoints new Operations Director to lead its expansion
2nd June 2022

Drilling technology solutions provider Rosondof Midrand has appointed Clement Rikhotsoas its new Operations Director. This follows Clement initially joining as a project consultant in 2019 to... 


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United Mining Services Group (UMS GROUP): Value driven solutions to the mining and mineral processing markets
27th May 2022

With its head office situated in Wood-mead, in Johannesburg, the United Mining Services (UMS) Group provides mining and mineral processing project services across the globe.  The company has the... 


Arafura finds offtake for Nolans product
19th May 2022 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Rare earths developer Arafura Resources has signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding (MoU) with South-Korean automotive giant based Hyundai Motor Company for a potential neodymium... 


WA invests more into mining research
18th May 2022 By: Esmarie Iannucci

The Western Australian government has pledged a further A$6-million in funding over the next four years to the Minerals Research Institute of Western Australia (MRIWA) to enable it to progress... 


Canada launches call for proposals for critical mineral development
12th May 2022 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Canadian Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson on Wednesday announced a call for proposals for the Critical Minerals Research, Development and Demonstration Programme (CMRDD). This... 


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Large-scale gold miners should help legitimate artisanal miners access formal markets
12th May 2022 By: Darren Parker

While a large proportion of artisanal or small-scale gold mining (ASGM) in Africa is illegitimate, companies operating in the large-scale gold mining (LSGM) sector in Africa should work to support... 


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B&E shares mines’ load, risk with broad offering
12th May 2022 By: Simone Liedtke

With buoyant commodity prices attracting considerable investment in mine expansions and new projects, B&E International is growing its support to the sector with a suite of services in mining and... 


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Customers gain from Kwatani-Sandvik tie-up
9th May 2022 By: Simone Liedtke

Both local and foreign customers – as well as mineral processing original-equipment manufacturers (OEMs) looking for specialised solutions – are set to benefit from the recent acquisition of... 


Major gold producer orders AZMET Cyanide Reduction Process Technology
Major gold producer orders AZMET Cyanide Reduction Process Technology
8th May 2022 By: Tracy Hancock

A major gold producer has placed the first order for the award-winning AZMET Cyanide Reduction Process Technology (AZ-CRP) developed by professional engineering design and project management... 


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Okiep copper project, South Africa – update
6th May 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

Orion Minerals has announced encouraging results from its maiden drilling programme across the Koperberg–Carolusberg line of intrusions at the Okiep copper project. 


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Supplier develops safer reagents for lead/zinc, gold
22nd April 2022 By: Cameron Mackay

The specialised collectors, frothers, depressants and other similar reagent products that chemical reagent manufacturer and supplier Axis House has been developing to treat specific types of ore... 


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Mineral Technologies – Investing in people and relationships
22nd April 2022

Celebrating 82 years in 2022, Mineral Technologies is built on the passion and vision of our people, who strive to bring innovation and unparalleled quality solutions to the mineral processing... 


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Training provider opening centre in Ghana
8th April 2022 By: Halima Frost

Specialist mining training provider Prisma Training Solutions is finalising its applications to open a formal training centre in Accra, Ghana together with a local partner. Prisma offers customised... 


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Memsa Innovation Award announces winners, recognises innovative tech in South African mining
6th April 2022 By: Simone Liedtke

In recognition of the innovative spirit of Mining Equipment Manufacturers of South Africa’s (Memsa’s) members, in particular, and the manufacturing industry as a whole, Memsa on April 6 awarded six... 


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Okiep copper project, South Africa – update
1st April 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

Orion Minerals made a "significant" copper discovery at the project in February 2022. 


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Prieska copper/zinc project, South Africa – update
1st April 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

A bankable feasibility study has confirmed the potential of Prieska to underpin a significant near-term, low-cost, copper/zinc development project, with exceptional opportunities for future growth. 


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Biden’s battery-metal push does nothing to ease mining permit bottleneck
31st March 2022 By: Bloomberg

The US is set to give the mining industry a key tool to boost domestic production of metals behind the energy transition -- but nothing that speeds up efforts to dig ore out of the ground.... 


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Critical minerals, infrastructure and jobs big takers in Budget
30th March 2022 By: Esmarie Iannucci

The Australian resources sector has welcomed the government’s investment initiatives unveiled in the 2022-23 Budget. The 2022-23 Budget measures include a A$200-million spend over five years for... 


Lessons learned on managing the interface between large-scale, small-scale gold mining
24th March 2022 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Driven by low barriers to entry, strong gold prices and high poverty levels, artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) is one of the fastest growing rural livelihoods in many developing... 


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More women entering underground mining
18th March 2022 By: Halima Frost

Specialist mining training provider Prisma Training Solutions has noted a marked increase in women being trained and employed in the mining sector. “At times, we have a class filled entirely with... 


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Australian govt invests heavily in critical minerals projects
16th March 2022 By: Esmarie Iannucci

The federal government on Wednesday announced over A$243-million in funding support for four critical minerals projects under the Collaboration Stream of the A$1.3-billion Modern Manufacturing... 


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Okiep copper project, South Africa – update
4th March 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

Orion Minerals has made a "significant" copper discovery within its Okiep copper project. 


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Khemisset potash project, Morocco – update
25th February 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

Emmerson has appointed Jim Wynn as CFO, effective immediately. Wynn is expected to play a pivotal role in putting debt financing in place for the Khemisset project. 


TLT-Turbo Africa accelerates growth & reach heading into 2022
24th February 2022

Following unprecedented resilience throughout the past 18 months, TLT-Turbo Africa now accelerates its growth globally with the signing of six new major clients and the retention of 20 existing... 


Ying Lu, senior analyst for Wood Mackenzie
ESG risks deter investments, says consultancy
11th February 2022 By: Sabrina Jardim

The elevated levels of environmental, social and governmental (ESG) risks in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) make many western mining companies reluctant to invest, as they are unable to... 


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Prieska copper/zinc project, South Africa – update
11th February 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

Market researcher S2 Research has published an updated valuation for Orion Minerals at R1.16, or A$0.11, a share, compared with its current share price valuations of R0.34, or A$0.03. 


S2 unpacks benefits of Orion’s new mine plan considerations
4th February 2022 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Market researcher S2 Research has published an updated valuation for ASX- and JSE-listed Orion Minerals at R1.16, or A$0.11, a share, compared with its current share price valuations of R0.34 and... 


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Khemisset potash project, Morocco – update
4th February 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

Emmerson has awarded the balance of the basic engineering scope of the Khemisset potash project. 


Environmental compliance audits – norms and standards
31st January 2022

Compliance audits are used to assess and verify aspects related to or undertaken by an organisation against a specific objective. These compliance commitments can be found in various regulatory... 


Emmerson awards Reminex basic engineering contract outside mineral processing facility
27th January 2022 By: Donna Slater

Morocco-focused potash developer Emmerson has awarded the balance of the basic engineering scope of the Khemisset potash project, outside of the mineral processing facility, to Reminex – the... 


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Okiep copper project, South Africa – update
21st January 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

Initial drilling assays from the maiden drilling programme at the Okiep copper projct have delivered very positive results. 


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Newly designed large-sealed bearings reduce grease consumption
14th January 2022

Newly designed large bearings from SKF have been shown to reduce grease consumption in the bearing by up to 99% and last up to twice as long as conventional open bearings, helping to extend service... 


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Siviour graphite project, Australia – update
14th January 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

Commercial-scale milling trials at the Siviour graphite project have delivered increase spherical graphite yields when compared with the project’s battery anode material study. 


Dr Will Goodall appointed acting CEO of Aura Energy
13th January 2022 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Dual-listed Aura Energy has appointed Dr Will Goodall as acting CEO, to fulfil the roles and responsibilities of the previous CEO until the company appoints a board level MD and CEO during the... 


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