South32 commits $125m to cyclone-hit Groote Eylandt repairs

Mining company South32 is pouring $125-million into repair and remediation work at its Groote Eylandt manganese operation (Gemco) in Northern Territory, following the devastation caused by Cyclone... 

SolarAfrica introduces virtual power solutions

As demand for sustainable energy solutions intensifies, independent power producer SolarAfrica is set to unveil its suite of virtual power solutions at the upcoming Electra Mining Africa... 

NAIF approves A$150m for Hemi gold project

Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility (NAIF) has agreed to terms for a A$150-million loan to support development of ASX-listed De Grey Mining's Hemi gold project, in the Pilbara region of... 

Artemis vacates Chu camp, no impact on Blackwater project

Vancouver-based Artemis Gold said on Tuesday that it was complying with an Environmental Assessment Office (EAO) order to vacate the Chu campsite, which was used to house transmission line... 

BHP doubling down on organic growth with ‘Plan A’

The world’s biggest mining company, BHP, is sticking with its ‘Plan A’ of growing organically, CEO Mike Henry told investors this week. “We have been clear throughout that we are not driven by M&A... 

Uranium firm ERA to raise A$880m at steep discount

Uranium mining company Energy Resources of Australia (ERA) on Wednesday announced an A$880-million capital raise to fund rehabilitation work at the Ranger project area, in Northern Territory, until... 

Overcoming power issues in Africa through digital transition

Africa's mining industry faces persistent challenges with power supply, ranging from intermittent grid availability to logistical hurdles in fuel supply for off-grid operations. These issues not... 

BHP sees ‘fly-up’ in copper prices later, but short-term outlook cooler

Diversified mining company BHP has projected a strong outlook for the copper market, forecasting significant price increases due to expected supply deficits in the latter part of the decade. The... 

First production from major BHP potash mine just over two years away

Diversified miner BHP’s $5.7-billion Jansen Stage 1 potash project, in Canada, is advancing swiftly with first production now about two years away. “The team is making excellent progress on... 

Galan moves on to Chinese backing as Glencore agreement stalls

Australia-listed Galan Lithium on Tuesday announced an offtake prepayment memorandum of understanding with China’s Chengdu Chemphys Chemical Industry. The company also confirmed that the... 

BHP positioned for strong copper growth with more expansion on the horizon

Copper is taking centre stage in diversified mining giant BHP’s growth strategy, with CEO Mike Henry on Tuesday outlining the group’s plans to double its copper production in Australia, while... 

Key meeting in Fission-Paladin tie-up rescheduled

Canadian company Fission Uranium has urged securityholders to cast their votes in advance of the looming proxy deadline for its transaction with Australia’s Paladin Energy. Fission on Monday... 

Geopacific secures investment from Chinese gold miner

ASX-listed Geopacific Resources on Monday announced a A$2.9-million investment from a new in investor, Hong Kong-listed Lingbao Gold, to advance its Woodlark mining project, in Papua New Guinea.... 

Gold Road board confident of cash flow generation, declares dividend

The board of mid-tier Australian miner Gold Road Resources has opted to declare a dividend for the six months to June 30, despite a rain impacted half year and its negative impact on free cash... 

New Talisman says river discoloration not related to its activities

New Zealand-based New Talisman Gold Mines said on Monday that the discoloration of the Ohinemuri river in the Karangahake gorge was not related to any of its activities. On Friday, a section of... 

New industrial lighting solutions set to shine at Electra

Beka Schréder, a leading manufacturer of LED luminaires in Africa, is set to introduce a range of new lighting solutions at next month’s Electra Mining Africa. Manufactured locally in Gauteng,... 

Queensland halts Byerwen mine’s heavy trucks after second fatality in a month

Queensland’s mining regulator has issued a director suspending the use of all heavy vehicles at the Byerwen coal mine after Thursday’s fatal accident. According to the Mining and Energy Union... 

Chalice downsizes board, cuts costs as metal prices dip

Australian project developer Chalice Mining on Friday announced that it had reduced the size of its board and implemented additional targeted reductions in corporate overheads and project... 

Pioneering water management in South Africa’s deep-level mines

For years, Ultra-Control Valves has been a significant player in the mining industry, particularly in water reticulation. The Gauteng-based company’s MD, Peter Telle, was instrumental in the... 

South African firm raises the bar on cooling tower design

A local South African company is changing the Australian skyline, with its innovative and fresh take on the building of cooling towers for power stations. Recognised as a thermal solutions market... 

Lithium to remain crucial amid market uncertainties

Lithium will continue to play a key role in the future of battery technology and in the broader energy transition, despite significant market uncertainties, according to Australian miner IGO MD... 

Iluka won’t complete rare earths refinery without more govt funding – CEO

Mineral sands miner Iluka MD Tom O’Leary said this week that the company would not complete its rare earths refinery in Western Australia without more Australian government funding. Speaking after... 

[WATCH] Electra Mining Africa 2024: A record-breaking event in the making

As the countdown to Southern Africa’s biggest trade show begins, the excitement for Electra Mining Africa is reaching fever pitch. Exhibitors, participants and visitors are all preparing for an... 

Graphite producer Volt appoints new nonexec director

Graphite producer and battery materials developer Volt Resources has appointed Dominic Virgara – one of the largest shareholders of Volt and former owner and MD of Techforce Personnel – to its... 

Patriot targets 400 000 t/y in Shaakichiuwaanaan Phase 1

Dual-listed Patriot Battery Metals has announced the results of a preliminary economic assessment (PEA) for the Shaakichiuwaanaan project, in the James Bay region of Quebec, Canada. The PEA... 

MCA disappointed by McPhillamys intervention

Minerals Council of Australia (MCA) CEO Tania Constable has expressed the organisation's disappointment with the federal government’s decision to intervene in the McPhillamys gold project, noting... 

Whitehaven sells 30% of Blackwater coal mine for $1.08bn

Australia’s Whitehaven Coal on Thursday announced the sale of a 30% stake in the Blackwater metallurgical coal mine, near Emerald in Queensland, for $1.08-billion in cash. The ASX-listed company... 

Sibanye terminates key supply contract for Sandouville refinery

Critical minerals and precious metals miner Sibanye-Stillwater on Wednesday announced the termination of a key commercial supply contract for its Sandouville nickel refinery in France. The... 

FIRB approves Energy Fuels’ acquisition of Base

US-based Energy Fuels has received written confirmation from the Foreign Investment Review Board(FIRB)  that the Australian government has no objections to its proposed merger with ASX- and... 

Regis books A$192m impairment on McPhillamys

Australian gold developer Regis Resources on Wednesday announced “regrettable, but prudent actions”, including writing down the value of the now-unviable McPhillamys gold asset after a... 

St Barbara chooses saleable concentrate flowsheet for Simberi

Australian miner St Barbara has accelerated its decision-making process by selecting the saleable concentrate flowsheet option for its Simberi sulphides expansion project, three months ahead of... 

Australia’s Unico secures final piece of regional consolidation

Australia-listed Unico Silver has announced a letter of intent to buy two Chile projects from NYSE-listed Pan American Silver in an acquisition that MD Todd Williams says will elevate the company... 

E3 aims to transform Alberta’s lithium brine into battery gold

Canadian company E3 Lithium is making progress on its path to transforming Alberta into a major player in the global lithium market. The company last week announced government funding for its... 

Meridian and NZAS expand demand response agreement

Power company Meridian Energy and Rio Tinto’s New Zealand Aluminium Smelters Limited (NZAS) have reached a new agreement to bolster New Zealand's electricity supply during a period of high demand... 

Euro Manganese announces US offtake term sheet

Dual-listed Euro Manganese on Monday announced an offtake term sheet with US-based Wildcat Discovery Technologies for the sale of high-purity manganese product from the Chvaletice project, in... 

Core calls on Charger board to ‘engage constructively’

Australian hard-rock lithium company Core Lithium has called on the board of fellow ASX-listed Charger Metals to “engage constructively” and provide the company with access to due diligence... 

Mawson Finland closes IPO, to list on TSX-V

Exploration company Mawson Finland has closed initial public offering (IPO) and will list on the TSX-V on Monday. Pursuant to the IPO, Mawson issued almost 2.88-million shares at $1 a share,... 

NSW court upholds appeal against Silver Mines development decision

The New South Wales Supreme Court of Appeal has upheld an appeal by the Bingman Catchment Landcare Group against the Bowdens silver project. The decision means that the company cannot rely on the... 

BHP expands copper portfolio with strategic South American acquisition, joint venture

Diversified miner BHP on Tuesday announced a strategic move to expand its copper portfolio by jointly acquiring, with Lundin Mining, an advanced-stage copper exploration project in South America.... 

Perpetua promotes Stibnite project amid China antimony export ban

On September 15, China will impose limits on antimony exports, citing national security concerns. Given that China supplies about half of the world’s antimony and the US lacks a domestic source,...