Digitalisation seen as key to bolstering fight against illicit gold trade

The integrity of the global gold supply chain has been the subject of intense scrutiny of late, following a damning report by Swiss nongovernmental organisation SwissAid earlier this year, which... 

AMC expects Electra will boost interest among potential, international clients

Transformer core solutions provider Alloy Magnetic Cores (AMC) is looking forward to exhibiting at the 2024 Electra Mining Africa exhibition and conference, which will take place from September 2... 

Big shortfall in climate adaptation funding undermines Africa’s ability to respond

The effects of climate change are becoming increasingly evident and yet a key component of the fight to preserve lives and livelihoods, namely adaptation funding, has stagnated, according to... 

As Cape Town gathering marks 30 years, miners eye new prospects amid disruption

In keeping with its 2024 theme, ‘Embracing the power of positive disruption: A bold new future for African mining’, the Investing in African Mining Indaba is perhaps one of the best examples of... 

As Cape Town gathering marks 30 years, miners eye new prospects amid disruption

In keeping with its 2024 theme, ‘Embracing the power of positive disruption: A bold new future for African mining’, the Investing in African Mining Indaba is perhaps one of the best examples of... 

Cobre Panama mine, Panama

Cobre Panama is one of the largest new copper mines to open in the past decade, and the first large-scale operation to be built in Panama. 

Eloise mine, Australia

The mine is located in north Queensland, in Australia, about 60 km south-east of Cloncurry and 155 km east-south-east of Mount Isa.   

Cononish mine, Scotland

Cononish is Scotland’s first commercial gold mine. 

Westwood mine, Canada

Westwood is Iamgold’s only underground mine. 

Caserones mine, Chile

The Caserones mine produces high-quality copper concentrate, copper cathode and molybdenum concentrate. 

Brics expansion holds threats and opportunities for SA business

The expansion of the Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa (Brics) bloc, announced during the fifteenth yearly Brics Summit in August, has raised questions about South Africa’s role in the... 

Bibiani mine, Ghana

Bibiani is an historically significant gold mine in Ghana 

Lady Loretta mine, Australia

Lady Loretta is a lead/zinc/silver mine that is nearing the end of its life. 

Mount Isa Mines Complex, Australia

A lead/zinc/silver mining operation in Queensland. 

Packaging exhibition helps industry connect, boost growth

Packaging and labelling trade exhibition Propak Cape is the “essential gathering place to discover all industry stakeholders need to know about the latest advancements and solutions that could... 

Karowe mine, Botswana

A diamond mine in north-central Botswana. 

Syama mine, Mali

A large-scale gold operation in Mali. 

Aljustrel Mining Complex, Portugal

A zinc, lead and silver operation in the south of Portugal. 

Better resources, collaboration required to tackle mine security as illegal mining spikes

Illegal mining has grown in scale and complexity, forcing mine security personnel and law enforcement to adapt as traditional security measures become obsolete. Additionally, the sophistication of... 

Better resources, collaboration required to tackle mine security as illegal mining spikes

Illegal mining has grown in scale and complexity, forcing mine security personnel and law enforcement to adapt as traditional security measures become obsolete. Additionally, the sophistication of... 

Increased interest in XRF, OES from steel sector

Portable X-ray fluorescence (XRF) and Optical Emission Spectroscopy (OES) equipment provider Innov-X-Africa has noted increased interest in its products from the steel sector, with salesperson... 

Mining’s inability to absorb youth raises questions about its sustainability

High youth unemployment, combined with a national skills shortage and the fact that just over a third of the population is between 15 and 35 years old, means that South Africa – already contending... 

Mining’s inability to absorb youth raises questions about its sustainability

High youth unemployment, combined with a national skills shortage and the fact that just over a third of the population is between 15 and 35 years old, means that South Africa – already contending... 

Control project improves boiler efficiencies

Experienced boiler and energy plant operations and maintenance service provider Associated Energy Services (AES) is currently monitoring the performance of a recently completed project that... 

Partnership with German supplier bearing fruit

Boiler and steam generator supplier Steam Generation Africa’s work and partnership with German industrial equipment supplier CERTUSS has resulted in numerous projects and opportunities considering... 

Tech*Carnival to enable greater engagement with ‘MinTech’

Dwyka Mining Services Tech*Carnival-23 – “the lovechild of the Rand Easter Show and the Investing in African Mining Indaba” – is the inaugural #tech4good mining technology festival taking place on... 

Early-stage AI integration in exploration and mining proves promising

The recent hype around artificial intelligence (AI), spurred by millions rushing to explore AI chatbot ChatGPT and AI image generator DALL-E, has led to renewed interest and thought about the use... 

Early-stage AI integration in exploration and mining proves promising

The recent hype around artificial intelligence (AI), spurred by millions rushing to explore AI chatbot ChatGPT and AI image generator DALL-E, has led to renewed interest and thought about the use... 

2023 ‘perfect’ to expand to Africa

Speaking on the sidelines of the Investing in Africa Mining Indaba, Spanish mining technology company Torsa Global’s business development director Gabino de Diego told Mining Weekly that 2023 is... 

Wastewater solution can aid ESG goals

Mining companies are facing increasing scrutiny around their environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG), and an area that can reduce energy consumption, and environmental and societal... 

Consistent policy crucial amid uncertainty

In addition to increasing socioeconomic challenges and their knock-on effects worldwide, mining entities must also contend with a looming metals deficit, says Zambia Chamber of Mines CEO and... 

Electrolyte plant nearing operation

Integrated vanadium producer and energy storage solutions provider Bushveld Minerals notes that the construction of the Bushveld Electrolyte Company’s (BELCO’s) electrolyte plant – which is located... 

Gold producer optimistic about West African exploration

Gold producer Endeavour Mining intends to capitalise on its “unmatched competitive advantage” of holding one of the largest land packages in West Africa, and its strategic foothold in two of the... 

Miner remains focused on business resilience, ESG objectives

West Africa-focused gold producer Endeavour Mining states that it is determined to build a resilient business and become a trusted partner, adding that it seeks to maintain its “high-quality”... 

Contractor achieves consecutive safety milestones

Drilling and grouting services company Rosond has marked a year of zero harm at platinum producer Anglo American Platinum’s (Amplats’) Tumela mine in the Limpopo province, South Africa. Rosond... 

Firm seeks to shore up mining supply chains

Global supply chains were among the many critical systems that needed to be re-examined following the emergence of Covid-19. These supply chains have yet to recover fully and, with disruption... 

Namibia Chamber optimistic about industry’s 2023 prospects

Mining industry organisation Namibia Chamber of Mines (NCM) states that it is “very positive” on the trajectory of the local mining industry, stressing that it expects it to grow on the back of... 

African mining investors see opportunity amid rising insecurity and recession fears

The “world’s largest investment conference”, the Investing in African Mining Indaba, looks to entice investors to Cape Town’s International Convention Centre in hopes of righting “Africa’s myriad... 

African mining investors see opportunity amid rising insecurity and recession fears

The “world’s largest investment conference”, the Investing in African Mining Indaba, looks to entice investors to Cape Town’s International Convention Centre in hopes of righting “Africa’s myriad... 

South Africa’s lack of urgency in introducing cadastre system decried

Orion Minerals CEO Errol Smart offered the familiar refrain of South Africa’s mining industry needing a functional and accurate cadastre. “We cannot manage our minerals with a GIS system,” he said...