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Nickel Mines granted tax concession in Indonesia
6th January 2022 By: Esmarie Iannucci

ASX-listed Nickel Mines’ Indonesian subsidiary PT Angel Nickel Industry has been granted a ‘material’ corporate tax relief for its rotary kiln electric furnace (RKEF) project. Nickel Mines on... 


Lundin Mining announces two technical leadership additions
13th December 2021 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Canadian base metals miner Lundin Mining has announced the appointments of Patrick Boitumelo as senior VP technical services and growth and Arman Barha as VP technical services, with effect from... 


Multiple exploration workstreams progressing at Red Rock’s Kenya gold project
8th December 2021 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Aim-listed resources company Red Rock Resources reports that it has completed 1 744 m of reverse circulation drilling at the Mikei gold project, in Kenya. A 2 000 m drill programme is under way... 


Sibanye ranks fourth in Biodiversity Disclosure Project
8th December 2021 By: Simone Liedtke

Precious and battery metals group Sibanye-Stillwater has ranked fourth out of 327 JSE-listed companies and 27 State-owned enterprises (SOEs) in the third yearly National Biodiversity and Business... 


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Pelletising disc innovation reduces emissions
3rd December 2021

Screening, pelletising and primary crushing systems provider Haver & Boecker Niagara offers the Scarabaeus pelletising disc to enhance the productivity and profits of mining operations. The... 


Celsius proves MCB economics
1st December 2021 By: Esmarie Iannucci

A scoping study into the MCB copper/gold project, in the Philippines, has confirmed a potential mine-life of some 25 years, delivering an average 16 000 t/y of copper-in-concentrate and 19 000 oz/y... 


The Festo CMSH positioner
Pneumatic positioner lengthens service life
26th November 2021

The latest CMSH pneumatic positioner from automation technology company Festo boosts performance and lengthens service life. The easy-to-use positioner is also part of the latest Festo ‘heart of... 


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Chemicals aid sustainable mining efforts
26th November 2021 By: Nadine Ramdass

To assist mining companies in moving towards sustainable mining, customised chemical solutions specialist Clariant Mining Solutions is working with several mines in the sub-Saharan Africa region.... 


Miners welcome draft resources plan in Qld
24th November 2021 By: Esmarie Iannucci

The resources sector has welcomed the release of the draft Queensland Resources Industry Development Plan (QRIDP). The QRIDP identifies the biggest global trends affecting the industry now and... 


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Kola potash project, Congo-Brazzaville – update
19th November 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

Kore Potash has received an interim report from Summit Consortium of the results of an optimisation study on the Kola potash project. 


Smart positioner CMSH from Festo with HART communication
18th November 2021

The latest Positioner CMSH Pneumatic Positioner from Festo boosts high-performance and long service life. The easy-to-use positioner is also part of the latest Festo “heart of absolute Automation”... 


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Care, maintenance must be communicated correctly
12th November 2021 By: Halima Frost

Environmental consulting company Environmental Assurance (Envass) director Emile van Druten says it is “absolutely imperative” for a mine to correctly communicate its care-and-maintenance plan to... 


Interim report reveals cost reduction options for Kore’s Kola project
11th November 2021 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Potash development company Kore Potash has received an interim report of the results of an optimisation study into its 97%-owned Kola potash project, in the Sintoukola Basin, in Congo-Brazzaville,... 


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Kanyika niobium project, Malawi
29th October 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

Kanyika is positioned to be the first niobium mine in Africa and the first new producer in 50 years. 


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Block 14 gold project, Sudan
29th October 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

Orca remains confident that Block 14 will achieve production as scheduled. 


CleanCo joins hydrogen forces in Qld
12th October 2021 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Queensland-based renewable energy generator CleanCo has joined Sumitomo Corporation and its partners on the development of a hydrogen industry in Gladstone. Sumitomo earlier this year inked a... 


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First Cobalt refinery project, Canada – update
8th October 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

First Cobalt has awarded the contract for the design and manufacturing of solvent extraction cells, as well as technical support for the layout of a new solvent extraction plant and its process... 


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Ensuring effective fan bearing lubrication
7th October 2021

SPONSORED POST (Virtual Showroom): Fans are essential components for the effective and efficient functioning of a range of industries. Sectors such as mining, mineral processing, food processing,... 


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Bearings International launches new Rexnord bearing solution
6th October 2021

Bearings and power transmission products distributor Bearings International has launched a new bearing solution for demanding applications. Natasha Odendaal tells us more. 


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Metso Outotec wins Canadian cobalt refinery contract
5th October 2021 By: Mariaan Webb

Canada’s First Cobalt has awarded a contract to mineral processing and metal refining solutions company Metso Outotec for the design and manufacturing of solvent extraction cells, as well as... 


Lokotrack LT120 crusher on the SPH Kundalila mine
Another Lokotrack for SPH Kundalila contract
1st October 2021

Leading crushing and materials handling contractor SPH Kundalila has reaffirmed its faith in Metso crushers by installing another Lokotrack LT120 from local distributor Pilot Crushtec. The... 


Three representative of Metso Outotec and PT Trakindo Utama standing in a Trakindo reception area
Company appoints Indonesian distributor
1st October 2021

Mineral processing technology provider Metso Outotec has appointed Indonesian equipment supplier PT Trakindo Utama as a distributor for aggregate solutions as of last month. PT Trakindo Utama will... 


Particle ore sorting solutions continuing
1st October 2021

Mineral processing equipment supplier Metso Outotec and mining materials handling company TOMRA Mining have agreed to continue the non-exclusive cooperation to supply particle ore sorting solutions... 


BI launches bearings for demanding applications
1st October 2021 By: Natasha Odendaal

Bearings and power transmission products distributor Bearings International has launched a new bearing solution for demanding applications in industries such as cement, fertiliser, power... 


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New valve manufactured for tailings pipelines
24th September 2021 By: Halima Frost

Although South African company Dynamic Fluid Control (DFC) has only soft launched its new slurry knife gate high-pressure valve, the SKG-HP, it has been well received by clients. The clients intend... 


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Okiep copper project, South Africa – update
24th September 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

South Africa’s Industrial Development Corporation has indicated its intention to partner with Orion Minerals on the development of the project. 


Fortescue makes new appointment as focus shifts
23rd September 2021 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Iron-ore major Fortescue Metals on Thursday announced a number of executive appointments as the company started its transition from a pure play iron-ore producer to a green renewables and resources... 


FID for West Musgrave planned for 2022 - Oz Minerals
22nd September 2021 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Copper/gold miner Oz Minerals was expecting to take a final investment decision on its West Musgrave copper/nickel project, in Western Australia, by the second half of next year, pending progress... 


Artemis feasibility study accelerates Blackwater expansions
14th September 2021 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Canadian gold company Artemis has outlined compelling economics for its Blackwater gold project, in British Columbia, in a newly published feasibility study, which expanded Phase 1 throughput and... 


BI launches new Rexnord RN series for demanding applications
14th September 2021

The latest bearing solution for the most arduous and demanding industries is being launched by leading supplier Bearings International. The new Rexnord RN series of metric bearings offers... 


Akobo Minerals awards test work contract for Ethiopian project
30th August 2021 By: Simone Liedtke

Gold explorer Akobo Minerals has awarded the metallurgical test work contract at its Segele project, in Ethiopia, to Zimbabwean mineral processing company Peacocke and Simpson. This, the company... 


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Okiep copper project, South Africa – update
27th August 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

Following its exercise of the exclusive Okiep copper project option, Orion is mobilising to start drilling at the high-priority BCC prospecting right, wherein Orion is acquiring a 100% interest. 


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Custom-designed vibrating screens for a range of applications
20th August 2021

Vibrating screens can be designed to suite a range of scalping, sizing, dewatering, drain and rinse, and desliming applications, customised to meet the needs of specific mined products and expected... 


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Latest separation tech on show this year
20th August 2021

Separation technology company Eriez will exhibit its suspended electromagnets (SEs), wet drum separators and flotation technology at this year’s MINExpo International in Las Vegas, Nevada, in the... 


Lithium-ion batteries
Not viable for South Africa to invest in li-ion battery recycling
16th August 2021 By: Marleny Arnoldi

A recent study undertaken by mineral processing expert Mintek has confirmed that there is no viable business case for South Africa to invest in lithium-ion (li-ion) battery recycling. Mintek... 


Plants could help rare earth recovery in Qld
11th August 2021

The Queensland government has invested A$1-million into a joint study with the University of Queensland’s Sustainable Minerals Institute to investigated the use of native plans to extract rare... 


An image of UMS Group employees Nonjabulo Zikhali, Siphiwe Antonette Malepe, Genevieve van Wyk and Esbé Miller (front)
UMS leads the way for women in mining
6th August 2021

While it is clear that women in mining are a minority, and that long-term thinking is needed to increase accessibility for, and the development of, women in the mining sector, companies such as... 


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Thermopower Furnaces
6th August 2021

For 53 years, Thermopower Furnaces has designed and manufactured innovative thermal solutions for a wide range of industries. Thermopower’s products and thermal processing solutions span the... 


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Matawinie mining project, Canada – update
6th August 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

The construction of the Matawinie mine has started. 


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Okiep copper project, South Africa – update
6th August 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

Orion Minerals has exercised its exclusive option to acquire a controlling interest in the majority of the properties comprising the Okiep copper project. 


Ta Khoa nickel/copper/platinum group elements project, Vietnam
Ta Khoa nickel/copper/platinum group elements project, Vietnam
6th August 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

Blackstone Minerals plans to produce a downstream nickel and cobalt product, which will be produced to supply Asia’s growing lithium-ion battery industry. 


An aerial image of the Matawinie mine site in Quebec.
Matawinie construction kicks off
30th July 2021 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The construction of the Matawinie mine, set to become the Western world’s biggest graphite operation, is under way, developer Nouveau Monde Graphite reported on Thursday. The company has completed... 


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Mineral Technologies Global leader in mineral processing solutions
30th July 2021

Year of formation and background to founding: Celebrating 80 years in 2020, Mineral Technologies is built on the passion and vision of our people, who strive to bring innovation and unparalleled... 


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