‘Toolbox’ helps Harmony Gold improve environmental management

JSE-listed Harmony Gold Mining (Harmony) has improved its environmental management through the implementation of a system that centralises the company’s environmental data. The system, named... 

First phase of Lesotho diamond mine project poised for commercial production in second half of 2018

Angola- and Lesotho-focused diamond miner Lucapa Diamond Company believes that once the Mothae diamond mine, in Lesotho, enters into full production, the operation, paired with the company’s Lulo... 

Software, digitalisation to enhance mining productivity, efficiency

Amid the recent economic downturn, with the global mining industry having to deal with volatile commodity prices, as well as the increasing need to improve operational efficiencies and address... 

Bullion association punting responsible sourcing as a ‘must have’

The London Bullion Market Association, the world’s authority for precious metals, together with its 150 members based in more than 30 countries and encompassing every part of the journey in... 

Digitalisation, automation to increase across Africa

Digitalisation and automation in the mining industry have become a reality, says mining and equipment services provider Sandvik Southern Africa sales VP Simon Andrews, who tells Mining Weekly that... 

Mining-specific staff recruitment, management app developed

To refine and improve the execution of recruitment within the mining industry, mining and engineering professionals recruiter TrueVine Consulting has developed a new, innovative online recruitment... 

Nigerian mining’s GDP contribution seen increasing sixfold to 3%, cautious optimism takes hold in South Africa

With investors continuously scouring for new opportunities worldwide and countries scrutinised for their investment attractiveness and moni- tored in terms of economic growth, new light has been... 

De Beers unit’s density measurement system now commercially available

De Beers Group of Companies’ innovation division De Beers Technologies South Africa (DebTech SA) has developed a novel density measurement system that can provide process plants with fast and... 

Nigerian mining’s GDP contribution seen increasing sixfold to 3%, cautious optimism takes hold in SA

With investors continuously scouring worldwide for new opportunities and countries scrutinised for their investment attractiveness and monitored in terms of economic growth, currently, new light... 

There is new energy to ease mining industry conflict – Scholes

There appears to be new political resolve to mend the relationship between the mining industry and the Department of Mineral Resources, says specialised law firm Malan Scholes director Hulme... 

Botswana Diamonds starts exploration work at Botswana JV, maintains exploration optimism

Aim-listed Botswana Diamonds has started exploration work on the Sunland Minerals joint venture (JV), which it shares with Russian diamond producer Alrosa, in Botswana. The objective of the... 

Abandoned mines punted as potential pumped-storage scheme sites

Several abandoned mine sites in South Africa and Australia could be sustainably used, particularly in terms of serving as pumped hydro-energy storage sites, says renewable-energy generation and... 

Bushveld to focus on growth at vanadium, coal assets this year

Following the achievement of significant development milestones during 2017, integrated vanadium producer Bushveld Minerals will focus on enhancing growth at its vanadium and coal assets this year.... 

Orion to target BFS completion for Prieska project by October

Following the release of the maiden mineral resource for Orion Minerals’ Prieska zinc/copper project, in the Northern Cape, the company will target the completion of a bankable feasibility study... 

Master Drilling unveils novel mobile tunnel boring system at Indaba

JSE-listed Master Drilling has launched its new South African-developed mobile tunnel boring system, which is suitable for the excavation of various types of tunnels. Master Drilling executive... 

Randgold Resources CE calls for gold industry to focus on assets

Although the gold mining industry has largely weathered the post supercycle storm and is no longer in survival mode, the industry still remains in a kind of limbo, says Randgold Resources CE Mark... 

Randgold Resources achieves record production, reduces cost in high-performance year

Randgold Resources has, for the seventh consecutive year, increased its gold production, boosting output by 5% year-on-year to 1.32-million ounces and exceeding the guidance for 2017. The miner has... 

CoM sees resurgence in hope, green shoots in South African mining industry

There is new sense of hope in the mining industry and in South Africa, says Chamber of Mines (CoM) CEO Roger Baxter. “It gives us a new confidence that a resurgence is taking place in the industry... 

Streaming, royalty agreements novel alternative funding structures for coal juniors

Streaming and royalty agreements are novel financing structures that are useful in medium-risk environments, says legal services provider Strata Legal director Brandon Irsigler. Speaking at the IHS... 

Southern African countries, Botswana to play larger role in coal export market

Botswana, South Africa and Mozambique are beginning to play a much bigger role in the Southern African domestic and export coal market, says Botswana Mineral Resources, Green Technology and Energy... 

Savannah submits mining lease applications for Moz sands project

Resource development company Savannah Resources has submitted three mining lease applications to Mozambique’s Ministry of Mineral Resources and Energy for mining leases for the Mutamba heavy... 

Explorer changes name as it targets production of cobalt, other battery metals in DRC

Multicommodity exploration and development company Sula Iron & Gold, which has changed its name to African Battery Metals (ABM), will now focus on developing its cobalt exploration licences in the... 

Gold expected to peak at $1 500/oz this year – Thomson Reuters

Gold prices are expected to average $1 360/oz and hit a 2018 peak of more than $1 500/oz later this year, according to research firm Thomson Reuters GFMS, which published its fourth-quarter Gold... 

Johnson Controls’ dual centrifugal chiller selected for cooling system at Ghana gold mine

Engineering consultancy Bluhm Burton Engineering (BBE) has selected diversified technology provider Johnson Controls’ York YD dual centrifugal chiller to meet the cooling requirements for gold and... 

New energy to ease mining industry conflict – Scholes

There appears to be new political resolve to mend the relationship between the mining industry and the Department of Mineral Resources, says specialised law firm Malan Scholes director Hulme... 

Eskom sees opportunity for emerging coal miners to improve utility’s security of supply, logistics

State-owned power utility Eskom’s demand for about 750-million tonnes of coal between now and about 2040, has seen the utility identify opportunities arising for emerging coal miners in respect of... 

Mali’s Yanfolila mine pours first gold, ramping up to commercial production

With West African gold producer Hummingbird Resources having started gold production at its Mali-based Yanfolila gold mine on time and within budget last month, the gold producer remains on track... 

Liviero Mining buys mobile lighting system fleet to light up opencast operations

In addition to marketing its specialist range of crushing and screening products, crushing and screening specialist Pilot Crushtec International has made significant strides in the marketing of its... 

West African gold explorer lists in Australia

West African gold developer and explorer Tietto Minerals started trading on the Australian Stock Exchange earlier this month, following its successful initial public offer (IPO) that raised... 

Acacia’s gold production slumps on Tanzania export ban, downscaling

While gold miner Acacia Mining’s gold production for the fourth quarter in 2017 was slightly ahead of expectations at 148 477 oz, it was 30% lower quarter-on-quarter as a result of its flagship... 

Gold expected to peak at $1 500/oz this year – Thomson Reuters

Gold prices are expected to average $1 360/oz and hit a 2018 peak of more than $1 500/oz later this year, according to research firm Thomson Reuters GFMS, which published its fourth-quarter Gold... 

Oyu Tolgoi reaches milestone with shaft completion, maintains force majeure

Rio Tinto subsidiary Turquoise Hill said that Oyu Tolgoi, a copper and gold mine in the southern Gobi desert, in Mongolia, has marked an early development milestone at the Hugo North Lift 1, with... 

Banro starts court-approved sales, investment solicitation process

Following the start of restructuring proceedings last month, Democratic Republic of Congo- (DRC-) focused miner Banro Corporation and its Barbados subsidiaries have initiated a sale and investment... 

Sula to pursue DRC cobalt opportunities as it changes name to African Battery Metals

Multicommodity exploration and development company Sula Iron & Gold, which has changed its name to African Battery Metals (ABM), will now focus on developing its cobalt exploration licences in the... 

Regulatory uncertainty casting shadow over South Africa amid forecast for further minerals market uptick

The South African mining industry has had a tumultuous time because of the controversial Reviewed Draft Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Charter for the South African Mining and Minerals... 

Solar energy body launches five-point plan for industrialisation, job creation and growth

The South African Photovoltaic Industry Association (SAPVIA) has announced a “bold” five-point plan for the solar photovoltaic (PV) industry to drive industrialisation, create jobs, and contribute... 

Up to ten midtier mineral deposits can still be discovered in South Africa – resources consultant

There is no reason why South Africa cannot build an exploration and junior mining sector, says resources consultant Dr John Bristow, who notes that while the country has vestiges of this sector, it... 

Nkomati mine tailings pipeline project set for completion next month

Multidisciplinary engineering services provider TDS Projects Construction, in partnership with Robor Pipe Systems, has started construction of 13-km-long tailings pipeline for the Nkomati nickel... 

Australian junior to acquire Namibia zinc project

ASX-listed Tanga Resources will acquire the high-grade Joumbira zinc project, in Namibia, and raise A$1.16-million to fund the transaction and start planned work programmes. The company entered... 

Envoy urges SA, Brazil to share ideas on improving mining

With the mining sector having played a significant role in the history and development of South Africa and Brazil, it is “natural and appropriate” that the two countries come together to discuss...