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One of many sample plants set up in Mali has revealed the great potential the gold mining sector holds in the country
Company notes West African mining potential
9th October 2020 By: Halima Frost

West Africa holds notable mining potential, with exploration and mining consulting services provider The MSA Group principal consultant Mike Robertson noting the company’s short- to medium-term... 


Darwendale platinum group metals project, Zimbabwe
Darwendale platinum group metals project, Zimbabwe
11th September 2020 By: Sheila Barradas

Great Dyke Investments expects to raise up to $500-million for the first phase of its mining project by the end of this year. 


Prieska copper/zinc project, South Africa
Prieska copper/zinc project, South Africa
28th August 2020 By: Sheila Barradas

An updated bankable feasibility study has confirmed the potential of the Prieska project to underpin a significant near-term, low-cost, copper/zinc development project, with exceptional... 


Black-owned engineering, mining company looks to expand locally
27th August 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Emergent diversified multidisciplinary engineering and construction group Tirelo Africa is actively searching for business opportunities in the South African engineering, project management,... 


Prieska copper/zinc project, South Africa
Prieska copper/zinc project, South Africa
21st August 2020 By: Sheila Barradas

Orion Minerals has been granted the final mining right for the Prieska copper/zinc resource. 


Prieska copper/zinc project, South Africa – update
Prieska copper/zinc project, South Africa – update
14th August 2020 By: Sheila Barradas

Base metals developer Orion Minerals has raised A$6.2-million in a strongly supported share placement to advance its Prieska copper/zinc project. 


Prieska copper/zinc project, South Africa
Prieska copper/zinc project, South Africa
7th August 2020 By: Sheila Barradas

A key water licence for the project has been granted. 


Prieska copper/zinc project, South Africa
Prieska copper/zinc project, South Africa
19th June 2020 By: Sheila Barradas

Tembo Capital has confirmed its continued support of Orion Minerals through an extension to the term of the $3.6-million loan facility. 


Prieska copper/zinc project, South Africa
Prieska copper/zinc project, South Africa
27th March 2020 By: Sheila Barradas

Orion Minerals has said it will postpone debt financing activities for the development of its Prieska copper project. 


Prieska copper/zinc project, South Africa
Prieska copper/zinc project, South Africa
13th March 2020 By: Sheila Barradas

Orion Minerals has been granted another environmental authorisation for the project. 


BELT OF POTENTIAL
The 1 000 km long Kalahari Copperbelt Is regarded as one of the world’s most promising underexplored copper provinces
Copperbelt spells opportunity for firm
21st February 2020 By: Darren Parker

Superior, modern exploration techniques have resulted in a surge of interest in the Kalahari Copperbelt in recent years, with the uptick in the 2019 year-end copper price spurring exploration... 


DRIVING INVESTMENT
Namibia’s reliable transport infrastructure, despite the remote nature of many sites of mineral interest, is attractive to investors
Policy review could improve investor confidence
21st February 2020 By: Darren Parker

Mining consulting firm The MSA Group is hoping that the review of Namibia’s Minerals (Prospecting and Mining) Act will enhance the country’s “friendliness” toward mining investors. The MSA Group... 


Prieska copper/zinc project, South Africa
Prieska copper/zinc project, South Africa
7th February 2020 By: Sheila Barradas

Orion Minerals has flagged a possible A$15-million in cost savings at its Prieska copper/zinc project. 


Prieska copper/zinc project, South Africa
Prieska copper/zinc project, South Africa
31st January 2020 By: Sheila Barradas

Orion Minerals has started the partnering and joint venture process for its Prieska project. 


Prieska copper/zinc project, South Africa
Prieska copper/zinc project, South Africa
6th December 2019 By: Sheila Barradas

Orion Minerals continues to incorporate positive results from optimisation studies into the Prieska copper project’s bankable feasibility study. 


Prieska copper/zinc project, South Africa
Prieska copper/zinc project, South Africa
8th November 2019 By: Sheila Barradas

Orion Minerals plans to raise about A$5.5-million from a share placement to sophisticated and professional investors to fund the completion of a bankable feasibility study and early-stage work at... 


Darwendale platinum group metals project, Zimbabwe
Darwendale platinum group metals project, Zimbabwe
8th November 2019 By: Sheila Barradas

Great Dyke Investments is close to finalising financing for the project. 


Prieska copper/zinc project, South Africa
Prieska copper/zinc project, South Africa
1st November 2019 By: Sheila Barradas

Orion Minerals will raise about A$5.5-million from a share placement to sophisticated and professional investors to fund the completion of a bankable feasibility study and early-stage work at the... 


Darwendale platinum group metals project, Zimbabwe
Darwendale platinum group metals project, Zimbabwe
25th October 2019 By: Sheila Barradas

Great Dyke Investments is close to finalising financing for its Darwendale platinum group metals project. 


Aeronautical Society of South Africa’s 2019 Annual Conference: Guests of Honour at the Women in Aerospace Breakfast
Aeronautical Society of South Africa’s 2019 Annual Conference: Guests of Honour at the Women in Aerospace Breakfast
8th October 2019

The 2019 Annual Conference of the Aeronautical Society of South Africa (a division of the Royal Aeronautical Society) takes place on 16-18 October 2019 at the CSIR International Convention Centre... 


Prieska copper/zinc project, South Africa
Prieska copper/zinc project, South Africa
27th September 2019 By: Sheila Barradas

Orion Mining plans to conclude bank financing discussions for its Prieska copper/zinc project by Christmas this year. 


Prieska copper/zinc project, South Africa
Prieska copper/zinc project, South Africa
9th August 2019 By: Sheila Barradas

Orion Minerals has welcomed a new black economic-empowerment (BEE) member to its BEE partner company Prieska Resources. 


Prieska copper/zinc project, South Africa
Prieska copper/zinc project, South Africa
2nd August 2019 By: Sheila Barradas

Completed mining right documents are awaiting approval, while discussions with a number of South African and foreign banks are at an advanced stage. 


Prieska copper/zinc project, South Africa
Prieska copper/zinc project, South Africa
2nd August 2019 By: Sheila Barradas

A bankable feasibility study on the foundation phase has confirmed the quality and scale of the project. 


Prieska zinc/copper project, South Africa
Prieska zinc/copper project, South Africa
14th June 2019 By: Sheila Barradas

Orion Minerals has established community and employee trusts for its Prieska project to meet the ownership structure requirements set out in Mining Charter III. 


Mahindra has entered the farming equipment business in South Africa
Mahindra South Africa unveils comprehensive farming equipment range
10th May 2019 By: Irma Venter

Mahindra has opened its fourth business in South Africa. The India-based conglomerate will now add farming equipment to its product line-up in the domestic market, along with vehicles, generators... 


Prieska zinc/copper project, South Africa
Prieska zinc/copper project, South Africa
10th May 2019 By: Sheila Barradas

Orion Minerals has commissioned introductory mining familiarisation short courses to create awareness of the mining industry and the opportunities that the industry creates, ahead of the planned... 


Darwendale platinum group metals project, Zimbabwe
Darwendale platinum group metals project, Zimbabwe
18th April 2019 By: Sheila Barradas

Zimbabwe has signed an agreement with Russia to build the mine. 


Prieska zinc/copper project, South Africa
Prieska zinc/copper project, South Africa
22nd February 2019 By: Sheila Barradas

Orion Minerals has increased the project's mineral resource, comprising indicated and inferred resources, to 30.49-million tonnes grading 3.7% zinc and 1.2% copper. 


Kamativi lithium tailings project, Zimbabwe
Kamativi lithium tailings project, Zimbabwe
25th January 2019 By: Sheila Barradas

Bulk testwork on tailings material from the project has been completed. 


Scaffold Solution From MSA Africa Combines Comfort, Advanced Safety
30th November 2018

When erecting, altering, or dismantling scaffolding, scaffolders are regularly exposed to the risk of a fall. In addition, scaffolders often work in adverse weather conditions. Therefore, MSA... 


CLASS OF 2018
20 students and 20 delegates attended this year’s Diamond Short Course in collaboration with the University of Pretoria
Short-course participants learn about theoretical, practical aspects of diamond exploration
23rd November 2018 By: Nadine James

Leading diamond exploration, evaluation and mining geologists Dr Mike de Wit and Dr John Bristow – in collaboration with the University of Pretoria Geology Department and Enterprises University of... 


Manitou Southern Africa
Manitou Southern Africa
6th November 2018

Manitou SA, a subsidiary of the French Manitou BF, is the trusted local leader in rough terrain and multi-purpose material handling equipment and serves the local and southern African markets.... 


An Urban Economics Hologram
6th November 2018

In pursuit of a sustainable economic ingredient for South Africa’s Urbanomics, it is important to note the following basic components, of which the prescribed policies such as the Municipal Systems... 


MSA Africa launches latest Bluetooth-enabled hearing protection
21st August 2018

MSA Africa has introduced Bluetooth technology into several product groups in its Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) range, such as hearing devices. This latest development in technology enhances... 


Lucapa announces maiden Mothae resource estimate
25th March 2017 By: Henry Lazenby

ASX-listed Lucapa Diamonds has published a maiden Joint Ore Reserves Committee-compliant resource estimate for the Mothae kimberlite pipe, in Lesotho. The Mothae project is located about 5 km from... 


MSA Africa invests R1.5 million in aftermarket service centre network
MSA Africa invests R1.5 million in aftermarket service centre network
19th October 2016

MSA Africa, a global leader in the development, manufacture and supply of safety products, supplements its total solutions approach with a comprehensive aftersales and technical support service.... 


COPPER PRICE INDICATORS The copper price is generally regarded as an indicator for the state of the global economy
Opportunities on the horizon for base metals – consultant
14th August 2015 By: Ilan Solomons

There has been a downturn in most base metal prices over the past five years, particularly copper, which is at its lowest level in six years, having traded at about $2.45/lb at the end of January... 


Ironveld high-purity iron, vanadium and titanium  project, South Africa
Ironveld high-purity iron, vanadium and titanium project, South Africa
3rd April 2015 By: Sheila Barradas

Ironveld has reported that construction of the 15 MW smelter is on track to start in mid-2015. 


RENEWED INTEREST
Recent high copper prices have resulted in the potential economic feasibility of lower-grade copper deposits in Botswana
Interest returns to known deposits, way paved for exploration
20th February 2015 By: Mia Breytenbach

The latest exploration boom in Botswana, although seemingly waning, has shifted the spotlight to several known deposits again, notes South African mining consultancy The MSA Group, stating that... 


Bushveld Main Magnetite Layer vanadium project, South Africa
Bushveld Main Magnetite Layer vanadium project, South Africa
20th February 2015 By: Sheila Barradas

Bushveld has started a prefeasibility study on its vanadium project. 


Balama West graphite project, Mozambique
Balama West graphite project, Mozambique
9th January 2015

The definitive feasibility study on the Balama West project is rapidly being finalised and is expected to be announced in early 2015.  


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