The value of energy and water efficiency to a mine’s bottom line costs and their strategic sustainability goals has been highlighted by mining technology company Weir. A sustainability focus... 

The BRICS Business Council has provided an update on its work thus far this year, reflecting on progress made and the challenges posed by the inclusion of Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran and the United Arab... 

New Concept Mining (NCM), which is part of Swedish-headquartered Epiroc, on September 13 launched its Hydraulic Rock Drill (HRD) manufacturing plant in Aeroton, Johannesburg. Epiroc manufactures... 

Ghana is concerned that a slump in global lithium prices could halt its first mining project in the south-central town of Ewoyaa, the head of the country's mining sector regulator told Reuters. In... 

London- and Toronto-listed gold miner Endeavour Mining has started commercial production at its Sabodala-Massawa BIOX Expansion project in Senegal as well as at its Lafigué mine in Côte d’Ivoire.... 

Surface gold recovery company DRDGOLD has handed over an agriculture and entrepreneurship project to the community of Riverlea, west of Johannesburg, near its Ergo mining operation. DRDGOLD is... 

Latest from Pilot Crushtec International is the Metso HRC™ 8 high pressure grinding roll crusher for producing manufactured sand. In addition, the machine can also be deployed in the mining sector... 

Taking place at the Expo Centre in Nasrec, Johannesburg, from 2-6 September, this year’s Electra Mining Africa was the biggest show in its history with 950 exhibitors occupying over 40,000m² of... 

Britain's approval of its first new deep coal mine in decades was unlawful, London's High Court ruled on Friday following a legal challenge brought by environmental campaigners. Friends of the... 

Canadian miner B2Gold has revised the capital expenditure estimate for the Goose project, in Nunavut, by 23% to C$1.54-billion. The increase is primarily owing to a three-month delay in the... 

Zambia’s biggest mines are turning to a surprising power source as the copper-producing nation battles an unprecedented energy crisis: South African electricity company Eskom Holdings, which until... 

Conventional mining typically focuses on a single large operation. In contrast, what is unfolding on South Africa’s Northern Cape Copper Belt is the deployment of a cluster mining model, which... 

Mining Weekly Editor Martin Creamer discusses a platinum deficit of more than a million ounces because of significant demand; he tells us why development finance institutions are seen as key... 

Canadian miner First Quantum Minerals expects updated drilling results for its Peru copper project La Granja in the second half of next year, and feasibility studies by 2028, project development... 

German industrial pumps manufacturer Habermann Aurum Pumpen is set to showcase its latest innovations at MINExpo 2024 as the company responds to increasing demand for sustainable and durable... 

US-based industrial supplier Fulltrades is set to unveil a series of advanced mining solutions at this year’s MINExpo in September, underscoring its commitment to driving innovation in the mining... 

Slurry pump technology company Goodwin Submersible Pumps Africa has extended its range of slurry pumps for the mining industry to include an acid-resistant super duplex stainless steel (SDSS)... 

In the challenging environment of openpit mining, efficient water management is crucial to maintaining operations and ensuring the safety and productivity of the site, with Integrated Pump Rental... 

The upcoming MINExpo International returning to Las Vegas, in the US, from September 24 to 26, will have a renewed focus on technological advancement, workforce development and global industry... 

Heavy-duty centrifugal pump manufacturer Schurco Slurry is prioritising the inclusion of comprehensive dewatering pump solutions in its product range to mitigate the challenges that the mining... 

While many explorers and developers are looking to Africa for much of the mineral production to drive the global energy transition, a careful path must be followed before these projects can... 

In its constant drive to bolster its portfolio and remain a relevant miner in Africa, midtier gold producer Pan African Resources (PAR) continues to implement and develop its exploration portfolio... 

As the world moves toward a greener economy involving an increased uptake of critical minerals, the need to successfully locate and extract these minerals comes to the fore. Consequently, increased... 

In the drive for economic advancement and global competitiveness, innovation stands as a pivotal force, with the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) highlighting that a... 

The board of directors of the New Development Bank (NDB) has approved a loan of up to $1-billion for the development of water and sanitation infrastructure in South Africa under government’s... 

MINING VIBES: More than 950 exhibitors participated in the 2024 edition of the Electra Mining Africa exhibition, the highest number in the 52-year history of the biennial event. The showcase, which... 

A gold mine about 35 km east of Marathon, Ontario. 

AESPUMP, a leading player in the South African engineering sector, has been making waves with its commitment to excellence and innovation in pumping technologies.  With a rich history spanning over... 

Mzansi Exploration is thrilled to announce the acquisition of Geosearch, a leader in mineral exploration and drilling services. This strategic move marks a significant milestone for Mzansi... 

Welding Alloys South Africa (WASA) is a South African subsidiary of Welding Alloys. The Welding Alloys group covers more than 150 countries and territories throughout a network of over 30... 

Freeport McMoRan and Corporación Nacional del Cobre de Chile plan to expand the El Abra mine by building a new concentrator plant, pipelines for water requirements and investments in desalinisation. 

Kenmare Resources plans to transition from its current mine path, in Namalope, where it has mined for 17 years, to Nataka, in late 2025. 

The project has been selected to be part of the newly established Critical Minerals Office concierge service initiatives. 

Volt Resources is actively engaging with Tanzania's Ministry of Minerals to finalise a shareholder agreement and framework agreement concerning the project. 

Ironbark Zinc has started a strategic review of its Citronen asset. 

Newmont has announced the sale of its 70% interest in the mine. 

The commissioning and ramp-up of the Honeymoon uranium mine is proceeding to plan. 

Ivanhoe Mines has reported that ramp-up of the Phase 3 concentrator to steady-state production is progressing well. 

Ausgold is gearing up to start a major new drilling programme at the project. 

Lotus Resources has announced two uranium offtake agreements and a binding loan to partially fund the restart of its Kayelekera mine. 

Pensana has signed a nonbinding memorandum of understanding with Japanese trading group Hanwa for the offtake of up to 20 000 t/y of mixed rare-earth carbonate.   

West Red Lake Gold Mines has provided an update on activities at the Madsen mine as it advances towards its targeted restart date.