Strengthening South African mining is key to strengthening South Africa’s domestic economy as well as its geopolitical standing, which is all-important at this time of global economic disruption.... 

A properly functioning mining cadastre system is integral for junior miners, especially in their pursuit of new mineral discoveries and early-stage project development, highlights law firm NSDV Law... 

Listed equity markets continue to represent the most liquid, efficient and transparent avenue for capital formation, and as the regulatory and operating environment for junior mining improves, it... 

Junior mining is about unlocking economic value for South Africa and, in a world that desires critical minerals to power a clean energy transition, the country and the rest of Africa have a... 

Driven by a current strong demand from copper, South African mining services company and technology integrator Dwyka Mining Services is supporting Zambian mines through the deployment of drones and... 

In response to persistent supply chain challenges faced by mining companies operating in Zambia’s Copperbelt, Dutch logistics firm C.Steinweg Logistics launched a direct air freight service, from... 

The need to develop a business-friendly stable regulatory environment and policy framework conducive for investment in the mining industry in South Africa is a necessary requirement for catalysing... 

Effective stakeholder engagement, consensus aimed at outlining key strategies for alleviating pressing industry challenges and the promotion of profitable and sustainable operations are effective... 

TSX-listed Ivanhoe Mines has published an independently verified updated mineral resource estimate (MRE) for the Makoko District, which is within Ivanhoe’s Western Forelands Exploration project, in... 

Ethiopia-focused gold producer Akobo Minerals has conducted a small smelting endeavour covering three days of production, which yielded 445 g of gold. The average grade was 9 g/t.  

The foundation of a real mining company lies in its reserve base, Barrick Mining highlighted during Wednesday’s quarterly results presentation when it displayed a slide that brought into sharp... 

Explorer Belararox has signed a binding option agreement with Minerals 260, giving the latter exclusive rights to acquire its Bullabulling project tenements in Western Australia’s Eastern... 

Exploration company First Atlantic Nickel has received a C$150 000 grant under Newfoundland and Labrador’s Junior Exploration Assistance (JEA) programme to support its Phase 2 exploration campaign... 

The benefit of the strong gold price is playing out for Gold Fields, which is generating steady cash and deleveraging the balance sheet, the first-quarter’s $335-million dividend payout... 

After addressing backfill leakage and rehandling issues and transitioning into higher-grade areas, the big South Deep gold mine west of Johannesburg has delivered a 24%-higher 72 200 oz... 

London-listed Aterian has secured signed subscriptions for £468 000 of equity capital targeted through the issue of convertible bonds to both new and existing investors. It is intended that... 

This year's West African Mining and Power Expo (WAMPEX) is expected to be attended by more than 7 000 visitors – an increase of almost 30% compared with last year’s attendance, reports global... 

The Ghanaian Chamber of Mines is in favour of, and supports, regularised and licensed small-scale mining, “just as the laws in Ghana support them”, reported acting CEO Ahmed Nantogmah during the... 

Platinum group metals (PGMs) miner Zimplats has reported an 11% year-on-year and a 4% quarter-on-quarter decrease in mined volumes for the quarter ended March 31, owing to lower availability of... 

Critical metals developer URU Metals’ subsidiary Lesego Platinum Uitloop (LPU) has started a share issuance process to comply with South Africa’s Mining Charter empowerment regulations. The share... 

Western Australia has awarded A$11.2-million in grants to 77 exploration projects under its flagship exploration incentive scheme (EIS), reinforcing the state’s push to secure future mineral supply... 

ASX- and BSE-listed coal exploration and development company Botala Energy has secured firm investment commitments from institutional, sophisticated and professional investors to raise... 

ASX-listed Traka Resources has signed an exclusive agreement with Guinea-based Alamako Corporation International to earn a 75% interest in the Didi gold project, which is highly prospective for... 

Uranium developer and producer Deep Yellow has, in its latest quarterly activities report, published on April 22, reiterated that it has deferred a final investment decision on its Tumas project,... 

Extending the lifespan of its existing rigs, ensuring maximum uptime and delivering consistent performances in the drilling sector are key focus areas for geotechnical and exploration drilling... 

Opening more mines in Namibia is the aspiration of tin, tantalum and lithium green transition metals producer Andrada Mining. “We've always been very bullish on Namibia, not only as an investment... 

Copper producer First Quantum Minerals (FQM) has announced a strategic investment in Australia-based battery and electrification metals developer Prospect Resources. Prospect’s principal focus is... 

Aim-listed exploration and development company URU Metals has announced the completion of a high-resolution airborne geophysical survey over its Zebediela project area, in South Africa, conducted... 

ASX-listed Mont Royal Resources has agreed to acquire TSX-V-listed Commerce Resources in an all-share deal valued at C$17.2-million, combining their assets into a dual-listed, Québec-focused... 

Exploration company Premium Resources has unveiled an aggressive six-month strategy to accelerate development of its critical metals projects in Botswana, as it targets rapid growth through deep... 

With the gold price rallying to record highs, gold explorer and miner TRX Gold is progressing its flagship Buckreef gold project, in Tanzania, by optimising the mine’s existing 2 000 t/d plant to... 

Gold major Barrick is leveraging its $4.25-billion investment into the Tanzania-based Twiga Minerals Corporation – a joint venture (JV) between it and the Tanzanian government – to further progress...