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What Causes Lithium-ion Battery Fires?
23rd April 2024

Where There's a Spark, There's a Flame Behind the convenience of lithium-ion batteries lies a potentially hazardous science. SafeQuip, a leading distributor of fire-related equipment, delve into... 


M&R’s TNT awarded EPC contract in South America
22nd April 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

JSE-listed Murray & Roberts (M&R) has announced that Terra Nova Technologies (TNT), in joint venture with Ingeniería y Construcción Sigdo Koppers, has been awarded an engineering, procurement and... 


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South African crusher gaining ground in Australia
19th April 2024

A vertical shaft impactor (VSI) designed and manufactured in South Africa is proving to be popular in the high-spec road base and concrete aggregates market in Australia. The TwisterTrac VS350E... 


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Roll crusher enhances communition processes
19th April 2024

A roll crusher which provides higher throughputs, energy efficiency and flexibility is said to optimise comminution processes, mines and quarries. FLSmidth has developed its patented Eccentric Roll... 


UPS trade-in helps South African IT industry protect environment
UPS trade-in helps South African IT industry protect environment
19th April 2024

A world without waste is possible. It only requires deliberate action, commitment, and critical mass to make it a reality. Intelligent power management technology manufacturer Eaton is offering a... 


Tietto posts record quarterly output
18th April 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Steadily improving milling rates enabled ASX-listed Tietto Minerals to reach record quarterly production of 37 111 oz of gold from its Abujar mine, in Côte d'Ivoire, for the quarter ended March 31.... 


Marula progressing activities at Kenyan mine
17th April 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

AQSE-listed Marula Mining is progressing mining and processing activities at the Larisoro manganese mine, located in Samburu County, in northern Kenya. As announced last month, the company has... 


Rio Tinto CEO Jacob Stausholm says the group delivered stable operating results in the first quarter.
Rio Tinto reports dip in first-quarter iron-ore shipments
17th April 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

Diversified mining group Rio Tinto has reported lower first-quarter iron-ore shipments of 78-million tonnes, amounting to a 5% year-on-year decline. The company attributed the dip to weather... 


Winsome discovers new lithium zone outside Adina resource
12th April 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Australia-listed Winsome Resources has discovered a new zone of high-grade mineralisation about 200 m outside the current 59-million-tonne resource at its Adina project, opening up the potential... 


TARYNN YATRAS
Sandvik commits to partnering with its customers continually, enabling them to optimise their operations for increased throughput and efficiencies
Multipurpose facility boosts screening services in Tanzania
12th April 2024 By: Simone Liedtke

The East African mining sector is experiencing a transformative shift, particularly in Tanzania, reports screening solutions provider Sandvik Rock Processing, which notes that this has driven its... 


LINDI JUMBO PROJECT
Significant strides have been made towards bringing the Lindi Jumbo mine to operational status
Graphite mine on track to meet growing demand
12th April 2024 By: Simone Liedtke

In the rapidly evolving energy storage and electric vehicle (EV) landscape, the global demand for critical minerals, such as graphite, is escalating at an unprecedented rate, says Africa-focused... 


Rock at Premier mine showing gold mineralisation
Premier gold project, US – update
12th April 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Ascot Resources has marked a key milestone at the new mine. 


Coeur Rochester achieves commercial production milestone
Coeur Rochester achieves commercial production milestone
10th April 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Precious metals miner Coeur Mining has achieved commercial production at its newly-expanded Rochester silver and gold mine, in Nevada, on March 31. The company reported this week that the new... 


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FLSmidth
5th April 2024

As a more than 140-year-old Danish company, FLSmidth is a leading technology and service sup-plier to the global mining and cement industry. With its MissionZero programme, it has set a tar-get of... 


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Mauritanian iron-ore plant deal concluded
5th April 2024

Innovative technological and mining solutions provider TAKRAF Group recently concluded the signing of an extensive project with Mauritanian mining and industrial company Societe Nationale... 


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High-capacity grinding mill deal concluded
5th April 2024

Finland-based industrial machinery company Metso Corporation has been awarded an order to deliver an 18 MW semi-autogenous grinding (SAG) mill for the Phase 2 expansion at Canadian mineral... 


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Monte Muambe rare earths project, Mozambique – update
5th April 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Altona has reported several achievements during the six months ended December 31, 2023. 


Justin Guilfoyle, Queensland (QLD) Regional Sales Manager at Finlay Australia, the Pilot Crushtec dealer in Australia
TwisterTrac VS350E delivers the goods in Australia
4th April 2024

Designed and manufactured in South Africa by Pilot Crushtec, the TwisterTrac VS350E vertical shaft impactor (VSI) has over the years gained popularity in Australia. Key to its success is the... 


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Bougouni lithium project, Mali – update
29th March 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

The project is on track to start production in the fourth quarter. 


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Goulamina lithium project, Mali – update
29th March 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Leo Lithium has reported that progress at Goulamina remains on schedule and construction has reached about 80% completion. 


Exploration starts at Larisoro manganese mine
27th March 2024 By: Darren Parker

Exploration activities have started at the Larisoro manganese mine, in Northern Kenya, with Marula Mining exploration East Africa head Collins Aseto and his geological team having mobilised to site... 


Kodal on track to produce lithium at Bougouni in the fourth quarter
26th March 2024 By: Darren Parker

Mineral exploration and development company Kodal Minerals has said its Bougouni lithium project, in southern Mali, is on track to begin production in the fourth quarter, following the achievement... 


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Kamistiatusset iron-ore project, Canada
22nd March 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Champion Iron has evaluated the construction of mining and processing facilities to produce direct reduction-grade pellet feed iron-ore from the mining properties of the Kami mine. 


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Crushing and screening solutions for energy minerals sector
20th March 2024

A range of crushing and screening solutions are available for applications within the energy minerals sector, and are being used in lithium, cobalt, manganese, nickel, copper and graphite... 


MinRes to develop a lithium processing hub in Goldfields region
MinRes to develop a lithium processing hub in Goldfields region
18th March 2024 By: Reuters

Australia's Mineral Resources said on Monday it intends to develop a lithium processing hub in the Goldfields region of Western Australia after its buyout of Poseidon Nickel's Lake Johnston nickel... 


Jorge Abelho, Director Technical Support at Pilot Crushtec
OEM parts will optimise costs and performance
11th March 2024

In the world of crushing and screening equipment maintenance and optimisation, the question of whether a spare part is merely a spare part is pivotal. Jorge Abelho, Director of Technical Support at... 


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Local crusher gains ground in New Zealand
8th March 2024

South Africa-based supplier of quarrying and mining equipment Pilot Crushtec says that its dealer in New Zealand and the Pacific Islands, Sanland Equipment, reports a rapid uptake of the Pilot... 


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Springpole gold project, Canada – update
8th March 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

First Mining has received construction permits for a temporary winter road to the exploration camp site. 


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Red Dog mine, US
8th March 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

A zinc/lead mine located on lands owned by NANA Regional Corporation, a regional Alaska native corporation, in north-west Alaska, in the US. 


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Lindi Jumbo graphite project, Tanzania – update
8th March 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Commissioning is progressing according to plan. 


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Balama graphite project, Mozambique – update
8th March 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Syrah Resources has announced a binding offtake agreement with Korean battery materials group Posco Future M for natural graphite fines from the Balama mine. 


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Premier gold project, Canada – update
1st March 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Construction of the project is nearing completion. 


Aerial view of Skouries gold project
Skouries gold/copper project, Greece – update
1st March 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Eldorado Gold has increased the capital expenditure estimate of the project. 


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Twin Hills gold project, Namibia – update
1st March 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

On February 25, 2024, Osino and Yimtai announced that that they had entered into a binding arrangement – the Yintai Arrangement Agreement – pursuant to which Yintai will acquire all the outstanding... 


Tanzania graphite project undeterred by shipping delays
Tanzania graphite project undeterred by shipping delays
28th February 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

Despite persistent and substantial shipping delays, commissioning of the Lindi Jumbo project – a new graphite mine in Tanzania – is progressing according to plan, Walkabout Resources MD And CEO... 


An image showing uranium from Aura Energy's Tiris project
FEED study confirms exceptionally good economics for Aura’s Mauritania project
28th February 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

ASX- and Aim-listed Aura Energy’s recently completed front end engineering design (FEED) study for the Tiris uranium project, in Mauritania, has confirmed “excellent” economic returns, the company... 


JON STANTON The demand for a significant increase in global copper production requires a multifaceted approach
Solutions provider aims to enhance mining productivity more sustainably
28th February 2024 By: Shannon de Ryhove

Global engineering solutions provider Weir aims to assist the mining industry to meet the surging global demand for critical minerals and metals in a more sustainable way. It aims to do this... 


Man in hard hat assessing Enduron high-pressure grinding rolls
Smarter mining key amid current market conditions
23rd February 2024 By: Tracy Hancock

Despite the boon of improved uranium demand, overall, depressed commodity prices and costly operating conditions are emphasising the need for Namibian mining companies to ensure that they mine a... 


Wayne Warren, Sales Manager Africa for Pilot Crushtec
Pioneering crushing and screening solutions for cleaner energy minerals
22nd February 2024 By: Dimpho Madiba

Pilot Crushtec's crushing and screening solutions are key for a wide range of applications within the energy minerals sector, and the company has built a significant footprint in these industry... 


Embedding ESG in Mining
Embedding ESG in Mining
19th February 2024

The mining industry's consistent focus on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) risks, once again a central theme at the Investing in African Mining Indaba, heightened the complexity in... 


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Lafigué gold project, Côte d'Ivoire – update
16th February 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Endeavour Mininf has reported that construction activities are well advanced. 


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Swanson tantalum/lithium project, Namibia – update
16th February 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Site preparation has started. 


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Fleet of crushers and screens expanded
10th February 2024

A large African opencast mining contractor has significantly increased its fleet of mobile crushers and screens. Currently operating in South Africa, Namibia and Botswana, opencast mining... 


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