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Westgold appoints new COO, GM of projects
15th October 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

Dual-listed Westgold has announced two new leadership appointments to assist the Australia-focused gold miner to achieve its portfolio optimisation goals and to deliver on its growth strategy.... 


analytica Lab Africa back in SA in 2025
15th October 2024

analytica Lab Africa, the only trade show in South Africa for the laboratory technology, analysis, biotechnology and diagnostics sectors, will be back in Johannesburg from 8 - 10 July, 2025,... 


A$5m federal grant for Dubbo rare earths project
15th October 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

ASX-listed Australian Strategic Materials (ASM) has been awarded a A$5-million grant from the Australian federal government’s International Partnerships in Critical Minerals (IPCM) programme. The... 


Caracal confirms receipt of $600 000 in funding
14th October 2024 By: Darren Parker

Gold producer Caracal Gold has confirmed receipt of $600 000 in funding, comprising a $500 000 financing agreement with Koenig Vermoegensverwal announced on October 1 and a $100 000 loan agreement... 


Merafe CEO Zanele Matlala
Ferrochrome production edging back up marginally, Merafe’s latest report shows
14th October 2024 By: Martin Creamer

The report on Monday by Johannesburg Stock Exchange- and A2X-listed Merafe Resources shows ferrochrome production to be edging back up maginally. Ferrochrome is a key ingredient of stainless steel... 


The Gonneville project is located on Chalice-owned farmland outside Perth.
Australian govt grants major status to PGE/nickel/copper project
14th October 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

Commonwealth Industry and Science Minister Ed Husic has granted major project status to Chalice Mining’s Gonneville project, in Western Australia. Gonneville, located about 70 km north-east of... 


Defense Metals provides timeline for new CEO appointment
14th October 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

The search for a new CEO for Vancouver-based Defense Metals, the developer of the Whicheeda rare earth elements (REE) project in British Columbia, remains under way. Executive chairperson and... 


Neo Energy CEO Sean Heathcote
Neo Energy to expand its landholding in the Northern Cape
14th October 2024 By: Darren Parker

LSE- and A2X-listed Neo Energy Metals’ South African subsidiary Neo Uranium Resources South Africa (Nursa) has entered into a binding heads of agreement to acquire a 100% interest in the Henkries... 


Philippines’ top coal producer plans $5bn mine expansion
Philippines’ top coal producer plans $5bn mine expansion
14th October 2024 By: Bloomberg

Semirara Mining and Power, the Philippines’ largest coal producer, said it’s looking to spend 291.4-billion pesos ($5.07-billion) to expand its mines. The company has proposed to the Department of... 


Blue Moon advances namesake California project with PEA
14th October 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

TSX-V-listed Blue Moon Metals has hired Micon International to conduct a preliminary economic assessment (PEA) for its 100% owned namesake project in central California. The Blue Moon project... 


La Mancha founder joins GMIN board
14th October 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Naguib Sawiris, the founder of Luxembourg-based investment group La Mancha, has been appointed to the board of Toronto-listed G Mining Ventures (GMIN). Welcoming the new appointment, GMIN... 


Exxaro CEO Nombasa Tsengwa
Exxaro seeks to acquire manganese mining assets
14th October 2024 By: Bloomberg

Exxaro Resources, one of South Africa’s biggest coal producers, wants to become a major player in the country’s manganese mining industry. After losing out on a copper mine in Botswana last year,... 


Savannah CEO sees lithium price rebound by start of Portugal project
14th October 2024 By: Reuters

London-based Savannah Resources expects the price of lithium to rebound by 2027, when it hopes to start commercial production at its mining project in Portugal, CEO Emanuel Proenca said on Friday.... 


Rio Tinto CEO Jakob Stausholm
Rio takes step toward M&A redemption with $6.7bn lithium bet
14th October 2024 By: Bloomberg

A little over a decade ago, Rio Tinto Group was reeling from the impact of disastrous investments. First, the bruising top-of-the-market purchase of aluminum group Alcan, and then the ill-conceived... 


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High demand for concrete solutions from global manufacturer
11th October 2024

Manufacturer of light- and compact equipment, and advanced concrete solutions, Wacker Neuson Concrete Solutions, highlights its range of internal and external vibrators, concrete vibrator drive... 


Harmony Gold CEO and executive director Peter Steenkamp
Steenkamp reflects on mining career
11th October 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

With plans to step down at the end of the year, following a successful career in the mining sector, Harmony Gold CEO and executive director Peter Steenkamp has reflected on his career. In a... 


ARM CEO Phillip Tobias
ARM board approves construction of chrome recovery plant at Bokoni platinum mine
11th October 2024 By: Martin Creamer

The construction of a chrome recovery plant at Bokoni platinum mine has been approved by the board of African Rainbow Minerals (ARM). ARM acquired Bokoni from Anglo American Platinum and Atlatsa... 


Anglo American Platinum CEO Craig Miller
PGMs to have long-term future despite short-term challenges
11th October 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

Despite having important applications in sectors such as electronics, technology and jewellery, PGMs have faced significant challenges as a sector, which are expected to persist over the short... 


Duratec secures Rio Tinto contract
11th October 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Mining major Rio Tinto has awarded contractor Duratec a high-grade screen house structural integrity (HGSH) project at the Tom Price mine site, in the Pilbara. The project, which was awarded under... 


2024 AMEC Awards finalists announced
11th October 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The Association of Mining and Exploration Companies (AMEC) has announced the finalists for the 2024 AMEC Awards, with winners set to be revealed next month. The yearly event highlights the... 


BHP awards NRW a Jimblebar contract
BHP awards NRW a Jimblebar contract
11th October 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Diversified miner BHP has awarded NRW Civil and Mining a development contract for the Jimblebar mine, east of Newman in the Pilbara. The contact, valued at A$109-million, includes various civil,... 


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DRC mining sector supported by South African manufacturing
11th October 2024

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is seen as one of the most strategic mining markets for WEG which supplies a range of products to the sector, including low and high voltage electric motors,... 


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New mine technologies on show
11th October 2024

Mining solutions provider Weir recently showcased its all-of-mine offerings while also unveiling a range of new technologies and solutions at MINExpo 2024. The company launched its ESCO NEXSYS GET... 


French firm boosts uranium mining and enrichment capacities as market tightens
11th October 2024 By: Bloomberg

France’s Orano is boosting uranium mining and processing capacity as supplies of the nuclear fuel tighten on stronger demand and moves to reduce the world’s reliance on Russia. The... 


JPMorgan says European miners underpricing US election risk
JPMorgan says European miners underpricing US election risk
11th October 2024 By: Bloomberg

European mining stocks could see their valuations fall by as much as 20% if US tariffs are imposed following next month’s election, and the industrial metals market is underpricing this... 


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On-The-Air (11/10/2024)
11th October 2024 By: Martin Creamer

Martin Creamer talks about recycling, Nyanza Light Metals and Mogale City. 


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Importance of timeous desilting highlighted
11th October 2024

A significant build-up of silt in water storage facilities reduces storage capacity, risking overflow and severe environmental damage. Specialty dewatering pump company Integrated Pump Rental (IPR)... 


Explorer Founders upsizes bought-deal financing
11th October 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Canada-based exploration company Founders Metals has upsized its previously announced bought-deal financing to C$20-million, citing strong demand and oversubscription. The company previously... 


Arianne reports C$3.8m investment to advance downstream plans
11th October 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Development-stage phosphate mining company Arianne Phosphate has received C$3.8-million in financing by way of an unsecured convertible debenture from an unnamed strategic investor. The proceeds... 


A map showing the location of the various OMMP infrastructure
SPS selected to provide renewable-energy solution for significant Limpopo water supply project
11th October 2024 By: Natasha Odendaal

The Lebalelo Water User Association (LWUA) has selected asset management company Sustainable Power Solutions (SPS) as the preferred bidder to deliver a renewable-energy solution for the first stage... 


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Recycling, Nyanza Light Metals, Mogale City make headlines
11th October 2024

Mining Weekly Editor Martin Creamer unpacks the13th Oppenheimer Research Conference, which had a message for attendees: recycle like there’s no tomorrow; developments in the Nyanza Light Metals... 


NexGold and Signal Gold to combine
NexGold and Signal Gold to combine
11th October 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

Canadian mining companies NexGold and Signal Gold on Thursday announced a merger to create a near-term developer eyeing more than 200 000 oz/y of production. The combined entity would advance... 


Twelve people trapped deep underground at Colorado mine are rescued after 6 hours
11th October 2024 By: Reuters

Twelve people were trapped 300 m underground in a former Colorado gold mine for about six hours on Thursday before a malfunctioning elevator was repaired, enabling them to safely return to the... 


SPS selected as preferred bidder to provide renewable energy for Lebalelo Water User Association’s transformative water infrastructure development programme
SPS selected as preferred bidder to provide renewable energy for Lebalelo Water User Association’s transformative water infrastructure development programme
11th October 2024

Sustainable Power Solutions (SPS), a leading asset management company in the renewable energy sector, has been selected as the preferred bidder for a significant contract by the Lebalelo Water User... 


Sintech
Sintech
11th October 2024

Since 1984 Sintech has supplied the South African market with clutches, brakes and engineering solutions for a wide range of applications and across a wide spectrum of industry both domestically... 


EXPANDING RANGE
IPR will expand its pump dewatering solutions services through Atlas Copco’s network
New acquisition set to enhance pump dewatering solutions
11th October 2024 By: Simone Liedtke

The acquisition of speciality pump dewatering solutions provider IPR (previously Integrated Pump Rental) by global industrial company Atlas Copco’s Specialty Rental division, under the Power... 


ESSENTIAL MAINTENANCE
Coatings protect high-wear areas, such as impeller lands and casing rings, which are essential for maintaining the pump’s efficiency and prolonging its operational life
Coatings, cladding enhance pump performance
11th October 2024 By: Simone Liedtke

Surface engineering company Thermaspray’s thermal spray coatings and laser cladding technologies are delivering significant benefits to the pumps industry, particularly for components subjected to... 


OTTER PUMP
The modular design of the OTTer-pump supports interchangeable heads for tasks such as handling compacted or loose materials
Pump enhances efficiency in dredging, mining
11th October 2024 By: Simone Liedtke

The OTTer-pump, developed by maritime technology supplier Royal IHC, which is present in the dredging, offshore, mining and defence industries, presents a versatile and efficient solution for... 


RELIABILITY GUARANTEE
Grindex submersible pumps are known for their reliability and efficiency, particularly in challenging mining environments
Dewatering solutions drive efficiency in remote operations
11th October 2024 By: Simone Liedtke

Pumping solutions provider Integrated Pump Technology is addressing the dewatering challenges in mining operations by providing specialised pump solutions designed for water-logged and remote... 


FLEXIBLE SOLUTION
The Multiflo diesel driven pontoon offers a flexible, mobile dewatering solution
Strategic approach enables effective dewatering
11th October 2024 By: Simone Liedtke

A key challenge in dewatering operations that are electrically operated lies within the interfacing, particularly when dealing with pumps at remote mining operations. This challenge involves the... 


A generic image of an open pit mine
Specialised skills demanded by evolving industry standards
11th October 2024 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Noting the significant mining developments taking place in West Africa and the requirement for new mines to comply with the Global Industry Standard on Tailings Management (GISTM), global... 


An image of NORD predictive maintenance solutions
Predictive maintenance solutions for efficiency, safety
11th October 2024

Providing fast, efficient and comprehensive evaluation of analogue and digital data, power transmission and motion control products distributor BMG’s NORD predictive maintenance solutions enhance... 


An image of Ian Cockerel
Commercial production achieved at Senegal, Côte d’Ivoire mines
11th October 2024

Following the first gold pour at West Africa-focused gold major Endeavour Mining’s Sabodala-Massawa BIOX Expansion project, in Senegal, the miner achieved commercial production of gold at the... 


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