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Weba Chute Systems has established itself as a leader in transfer point design and manufacture
Weba Chute Systems honoured with SACEEC award
Updated 7 hours ago

Weba Chute Systems, a South African original equipment manufacturer specialising in custom-engineered chute systems, was honoured at the Exporter of the Year Awards hosted by the South African... 


Glencore's Mt Isa
Carnaby explores processing option at Glencore’s Mt Isa
4th December 2023 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Exploration and development company Carnaby Resources is making good progress with its scoping study for the Greater Duchess project, which is about 70 km to the south of Mount Isa, evaluating... 


Australia’s mineral exploration spending soars to new heights
Australia’s mineral exploration spending soars to new heights
4th December 2023 By: Mariaan Webb

Mineral exploration spending in Australia continues to be on an upward trajectory, with companies investing more than A$1-billion in the search for riches in minerals and petroleum in the September... 


First Quantum CEO Tristan Pascall
First Quantum CEO: long-term sustainability uncertain if Panama operations end
4th December 2023 By: Reuters

The CEO of Canadian miner First Quantum said he would have to look into how the company could sustain its finances in the long term, given Panama's push to annul operations at its local copper... 


The greenfield project for green high-quality manganese producer Sakura Ferroalloys in Malaysia
Joburg-based SMS group subsidiary involved in world’s largest industrial decarbonisation project
3rd December 2023 By: Tracy Hancock

Metals industry partner SMS group will supply the core technology of two 100 MW rectangular six electrode open bath furnaces through its Johannesburg-based subsidiary METIX for a €1.8-billion... 


First Quantum starts international arbitration on Cobre Panama mine
First Quantum starts international arbitration on Cobre Panama mine
1st December 2023 By: Reuters

First Quantum Minerals will suspend its current-year production outlook for the Cobre mine in Panama and has initiated international arbitration over a contested contract with the country's... 


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On-The-Air (01/12/2023)
1st December 2023

Martin Creamer discusses high-quality manganese; copper mining and platinum group metals from waste dumps. 


Gowans named Premium Nickel chair
1st December 2023 By: Creamer Media Reporter

TSX-V-listed exploration and development company Premium Nickel has announced the pending appointment of James Gowans as director and as independent chairperson of the board. Premium Nickel is... 


Zambia selects UAE's IHC unit as new partner in Mopani Copper Mines
1st December 2023 By: Reuters

Zambia has selected United Arab Emirates' International Resources Holdings as the new strategic equity partner in Mopani Copper Mines, state-firm ZCCM-IH said in a statement late on Thursday. IRH,... 


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Jupiter Mines, Copper 360 and DRDGold make headlines
1st December 2023

Mining Weekly Editor Martin Creamer unpacks the news of Jupiter Mines producing a 99.9% pure sample of high purity manganese sulphate monohydrate; Copper 360 acquiring a new production-doubling... 


A copper and cobalt mine in the DRC
Congo's Gecamines to push for copper, cobalt trading share
1st December 2023 By: Reuters

Congo's State mining group Gecamines said it will push to secure the rights to buy copper and cobalt at mines it has holdings in, as it attempts to build its own stocks and trade the metals. To do... 


Copper climbs to 11-week high on Panama mine risk, shortfall
Copper climbs to 11-week high on Panama mine risk, shortfall
1st December 2023 By: Bloomberg

Copper advanced to the highest level in 11 weeks on concerns over the looming shutdown of a large mine in Panama and amid expectations of a widening ore supply deficit in 2024. The Panama... 


Chile's Codelco chief commercial officer resigns
1st December 2023 By: Reuters

Chile's state copper producer Codelco said on Thursday that its chief commercial officer, Carlos Alvarado, was resigning from the company, effective the same day. Alvarado's replacement will be... 


First Quantum risks covenant breach, cost cuts if Panama shuts important copper mine
First Quantum risks covenant breach, cost cuts if Panama shuts important copper mine
1st December 2023 By: Bloomberg

First Quantum Minerals could be forced to slow spending next year and face a potential breach of debt covenants if Panama follows through on plans to close a copper mine that generated roughly... 


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MetaleN
1st December 2023

Local manufacturer Metalen produces heat exchanger tubes in various alloy inner tubes with copper or aluminium fins in lengths of up to 15 m. An ISO9001 certification ensures controlled processes... 


An image of the EnduroMAX water-jet cutting machine in action
New machine aids component manufacture
1st December 2023 By: Trent Roebeck

Having accumulated more than 20 years of experience in the local manufacturing industry, specialised manufacturer and materials processing company MAXJET has commissioned the EnduroMAX – a... 


Aerial view of the Kamoa-Kakula Copper Complex
Kamoa-Kakula Copper Complex, Democratic Republic of Congo – update
1st December 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

The direct-to-blister flash smelter is on schedule for commissioning in the fourth quarter of 2024. 


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Lift II copper project, South Africa – update
1st December 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

Lift II will have a design capacity of 32 500 t/d, 400 m below Lift I, with a mine life to 2040. 


Copper 360's solvent extraction and electrowinning plant
Copper 360 unpacks expanded production plan for Rietberg
30th November 2023 By: Marleny Arnoldi

JSE-listed emerging miner Copper 360 is poised to ramp up production quickly albeit at higher costs than originally planned, having redesigned its mine plan for the Rietberg mine, in the Northern... 


Saudi Arabia studies graphite, rare earths trading platform - minister
30th November 2023 By: Reuters

Saudi Arabia is exploring the potential launch of a new commodity trading platform for battery materials, including graphite and rare earths, its vice minister of industry and mineral resources... 


Explorer Forsan sets out to raise C$200m
30th November 2023 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Copper/zinc/gold/silver exploration company Foran Mining has announced a brokered private placement to raise C$200-million. BMO Capital Markets is the sole bookrunner and co-lead agent, together... 


Sandfire says damaged Aboriginal cultural heritage
Sandfire says damaged Aboriginal cultural heritage
30th November 2023 By: Reuters

Global miner Sandfire said on Thursday it had damaged Aboriginal cultural heritage at a copper mine in Western Australia, and that it had informed the traditional owners and the state's heritage... 


Polymetals raises cash for Endeavour mine
30th November 2023 By: Mariaan Webb

Australian exploration company Polymetals Resources has announced an one-for-six nonrenounceable rights issue of new shares to raise up to A$8.12-million. Executive chairperson David Sproule will... 


Panama copper miners take to the streets in backlash to shutdown
30th November 2023 By: Bloomberg

Staff and contractors at First Quantum Minerals's Panamanian copper mine staged demonstrations across the country Wednesday, demanding the government protect their jobs or ensure they receive... 


First Quantum CFO says too early to bring in partner for Panama copper project
First Quantum CFO says too early to bring in partner for Panama copper project
30th November 2023 By: Reuters

First Quantum Minerals said on Wednesday it is too early and challenging to bring a new partner into its flagship Panama copper project as the Canadian company declared force majeure on output from... 


Exxaro widens critical metals search to greenfield assets
29th November 2023 By: Reuters

Exxaro Resources is expanding its search for critical mineral assets to greenfield projects, the miner said on Wednesday, as it pursues its strategy to diversify away from coal. Exxaro, one of... 


Copper 360 CEO Jan Nelson.
Copper 360 takes major leap forward with acquisition of production-doubling plant
29th November 2023 By: Martin Creamer

Northern Cape mining company Copper 360, which listed on the Alternative Exchange of the Johannesburg Stock Exchange this year, took yet another leap forward on Wednesday with the announcement that... 


Rio Tinto ups interest in Yukon copper project owner
29th November 2023 By: Mariaan Webb

TSX-listed Western Copper and Gold has announced a further C$6-million investment from Rio Tinto Canada to continue to advance its Casino project, in the Yukon. Rio Tinto will subscribe for, and... 


Boliden warns of lower Q4 copper ore throughput at Aitik mine
29th November 2023 By: Reuters

Swedish mining group Boliden on Wednesday said throughput of copper ore in one of the mills at its Aitik mine would be lower than expected in the fourth quarter due to an unplanned maintenance stop... 


Copper hits 10-week high as mine closure points to supply risk
29th November 2023 By: Bloomberg

Copper touched a 10-week high after the closure of a major mine in Panama highlighted future supply challenges for the red metal as the energy transition accelerates. Panama’s government said it... 


What happens next after Panama's top court strikes down First Quantum contract?
29th November 2023 By: Reuters

Panama's top court on Tuesday ruled that First Quantum Minerals' new contract unconstitutional after unprecedented protests against the mining contract that the Canadian miner signed with the... 


Strike at MMG's Las Bambas copper mine in Peru to end on Thursday
29th November 2023 By: Reuters

workers union at Peru's large Las Bambas copper mine, owned by China's MMG, began a two-day strike on Tuesday to demand greater profit sharing and better transport conditions, said the union's... 


Panama to shut down First Quantum mine after ruling, President says
Panama to shut down First Quantum mine after ruling, President says
29th November 2023 By: Bloomberg

Panama’s government said it will shut a giant copper mine owned by First Quantum Minerals, damping hopes that the company might be able to reach a new deal to keep operating. Authorities will... 


Organisations collaborate on development of a consolidated responsible mining standard
Organisations collaborate on development of a consolidated responsible mining standard
28th November 2023 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The Copper Mark, the Mining Association of Canada (MAC), ICMM and the World Gold Council (WGC) are working towards consolidating their individual voluntary responsible mining and metals standards... 


Ivanhoe discovers more high-grade copper to the west of Kamoa-Kakula
28th November 2023 By: Marleny Arnoldi

TSX-listed Ivanhoe Mines has made a high-grade copper discovery to the west of its Kamoa-Kakula Copper Complex in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The discovery was made on joint venture licences... 


Red Rock granted second exploration licence in Côte d'Ivoire
28th November 2023 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Gold, copper, cobalt and lithium developer Red Rock Resources’ subsidiary in Côte d'Ivoire has been issued a second licence in the country covering 380 km2 in an area south of Yamoussoukro. The... 


Tanzania plans new $5.6bn rail line to iron-ore, coal-rich area
28th November 2023 By: Bloomberg

Tanzania is seeking $5.6-billion for a new railway in the south linking the Indian Ocean to Lake Nyasa and traversing regions rich in iron-ore, coal and graphite. The East African nation is looking... 


Glencore's Mutanda mine to produce less cobalt on ore depletion - sources
27th November 2023 By: Reuters

Depleting ore grades of cobalt deposits at Glencore's Mutanda mine in Congo means the miner will produce up to 15% less a year of the battery metal, three sources with knowledge of the matter said.... 


A map of a part of Angola, showing the location of the Moxico and Cuando Cubango provinces and the Lobito railway line
Ivanhoe to explore for copper in Angola
27th November 2023 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Canada-headquartered mining company Ivanhoe Mines has been granted 22 195 km2 of greenfield prospecting rights for exploration in the Moxico and Cuando Cubango provinces of Angola. A mining... 


Tietto's Matthew Wilcox
Zhaojin offer for Tietto materially undervalues gold miner – expert
27th November 2023 By: Reuters

Zhaojin Mining's $404.57-million bid for Tietto Minerals vastly undervalues the West African gold miner, according to an independent expert report on Monday. The China gold miner, Tietto's second... 


A file photo of protestors opposing the First Quantum Cobre Panama mine.
Panama copper miners attacked by protesters, union boss says
27th November 2023 By: Bloomberg

Protesters attacked workers leaving the Cobre Panama mine early Sunday in an incident that left about eight people injured, a union leader said. A group of protesters in a pickup truck threw... 


Nkomati nickel mine, in Mpumalanga
ARM buys out JV partner in Nkomati mine
24th November 2023 By: Marleny Arnoldi

South African diversified miner African Rainbow Minerals (ARM) has concluded an agreement to buy global nickel and palladium miner Norilsk Nickel Africa’s (NNAf’s) 50% interest in the joint venture... 


Panama's top court weighs challenges to First Quantum copper mine contract
Panama's top court weighs challenges to First Quantum copper mine contract
24th November 2023 By: Reuters

Panama's top court is expected to start deliberations on Friday to rule on several constitutional challenges to First Quantum Minerals' contract for the Cobre Panama mine, an outcome keenly watched... 


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