Water is key factor in responsible mining

The impact of the recent Cyclone Eloise has shown that mines in Mozambique face extreme challenges related to water, which can only be addressed through early planning and continuous management,... 

Kamoa-Kakula copper project, Democratic Republic of Congo – update

The Kamoa-Kakula mine has started producing copper. 

Xaudum Iron Formation project, Botswana

The project has the potential to be the first iron deposit to be considered for development in Botswana.   

EU project focuses on responsible sourcing

Technical consulting engineers and science expertise provider SRK Consulting has extensive experience and a long working history in the mining sector, and is using its expertise to assist the... 

More upfront work now needed before water use licence applications may be lodged

More early-stage upfront work to generate detailed engineering specifications will be needed before project developers can submit their water-use licence applications (WULA) to the Department of... 

Partnerships are key to building local enterprises

Mines are increasingly required to implement programmes showing good practice in local procurement. International standards  – as well as local policy and regulation – provide requirements and... 

Coburn mineral sands project, Australia – update

NRW Holdings Group’s subsidiary, Primero, has been appointed to build the processing facilities at the project. 

Kamoa-Kakula copper project, Democratic Republic of Congo – update

The target date for first copper concentrate production from the Kamoa-Kakula copper mine has been brought forward by several months.