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Manuka says Taranaki VTM project can greatly benefit New Zealand economy
2nd April 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

ASX-listed Manuka Resources has confirmed the national significance of the Taranaki Vanadium Titano Magnetite (VTM) iron sands project, in New Zealand. For a NZ$1-billion, or $602-million,... 


Paul Miller.
To reclaim global mining status, South Africa must restore trust – Paul Miller
2nd April 2025 By: Martin Creamer

If South Africa wants to reclaim its position in the global mining industry, half-measures just won’t cut it. The Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources (DMPR) needs to go beyond admitting... 


Ironveld smelter
Ironveld expects near-term cash generation from renegotiated DMS project
1st April 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

High-purity iron miner Ironveld’s shares have resumed trading on the Aim, after the company published its results for the financial year ended June 30, 2024, in addition to its results for the six... 


Whale Head Minerals sells first 10 000 t of heavy mineral sands
1st April 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Aim-listed Kazera Global’s 70%-owned subsidiary Whale Head Minerals (WHM) has issued its first invoice for the sale of 10 000 t of heavy mineral sands (HMS) mined at its operations in Alexander... 


Kazera poised to begin receiving operational cash flows in the coming weeks
31st March 2025 By: Darren Parker

Aim-listed investment company Kazera Global is poised to begin receiving operational cash flows from both its heavy mineral sands (HMS) and diamond projects in the coming weeks, the company said on... 


Master Drilling robotic arm.
Robotic rig uplifts productivity 50%, cuts water 75%, Master Drilling reports
27th March 2025 By: Martin Creamer

A robotic rig deployed at a project last year increased productivity by about 50% and consumed 75% less water than the more conventional rigs working on the same contract, Master Drilling director... 


The White Mesa mill
Energy Fuels and Posco join forces to establish non-China REE supply chain
18th March 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

US-based Energy Fuels on Monday announced a partnership with South Korea's Posco International to create a non-China supply chain for rare earth elements (REE) essential to the production of... 


Image gearing up for first HMC shipment from Atlas
17th March 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed Image Resources said on Monday that it had started transporting heavy mineral concentrate (HMC) from the Atlas mineral sands project, north of Perth, to interim storage in Geraldton.... 


Red Rocket's Brandvalley Wind Farm, which is located between the towns of Matjiesfontein and Sutherland
Big Red Rocket wind farm to supply green electricity to Richards Bay Minerals achieves financial close
13th March 2025 By: Terence Creamer

Renewable energy independent power producer (IPP) Red Rocket has reached financial close on the first 242-MW phase of the Overberg Wind Farm, which will be built on 15 farm portions covering 8 721... 


Moma mine
Kenmare rejects buyout offer from Oryx, Michael Carvill
6th March 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

London-listed titanium minerals miner Kenmare Resources has informed shareholders that it has received a nonbinding proposal from Oryx Global Partners and Kenmare founding MD Michael Carvill,... 


The Uis tin mine
Andrada secures $2.5m loan to build a second tin processing jig plant at Uis
12th February 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Tin producer Andrada Mining, which has a portfolio of critical raw materials mining and exploration assets in Namibia, has secured a $2.5-million loan from LC Abelheim as a trustee of the Orange... 


Beneficiation of African metals and minerals in Africa is being demanded as an absolute must.
Adding value to metals and minerals in Africa emphasised as a must at Mining Indaba
3rd February 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Investing in African Mining Indaba presenters on Monday spoke repeatedly of the need for Africa to add value to its metals and minerals on the continent itself rather than allowing this to take... 


Processing at Richards Bay Minerals
RBM signs third PPA to procure a further 230 MW of wind power
30th January 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Heavy mineral sands producer Richards Bay Minerals (RBM) has signed a third power purchase agreement (PPA) which brings its total agreed renewable energy power arrangements to 500 MW. The latest... 


Miners at an artisanal gold mine near Kamituga in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo
Congo rebel gains to boost illicit mineral trade through Rwanda, analysts say
28th January 2025 By: Reuters

A lightning advance in Congo's mineral-rich eastern borderlands is set to boost the M23 rebellion's illegal mining revenues, with analysts predicting a further surge in illicit trade in minerals... 


Urgewald director Heffa Schuecking.
New metallurgical coal list highlights decarbonisation need beyond thermal coal exiting
23rd January 2025 By: Martin Creamer

The demand-surpassing production of metallurgical coal, in spite of the availability of environment-friendly alternatives for steelmaking in particular, is highlighted in the launch of a... 


Gold tailings retreatment at DRDGold's Ergo.
Global tailings institute selects South Africa as launch pad of new mine dump standards
21st January 2025 By: Martin Creamer

In a bid to help make mine tailings safer for people and the environment, a global institute has been launched in South Africa which has also been selected as the location of the independent,... 


An Apple branded laptop
Investigating magistrate appointed in Belgium in Congo conflict minerals case
21st January 2025 By: Reuters

An investigating magistrate has been appointed in Belgium after Democratic Republic of the Congo in December filed criminal complaints accusing Apple subsidiaries of using so-called conflict... 


Moma Titanium Minerals mine, in Mozambique
Kenmare reports slight improvement in full-year ilmenite output, shipments
20th January 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

London-listed Kenmare Resources delivered a strong finish to the year ended December 31, having exceeded the midpoint of its production guidance range for ilmenite and the upper end of guidance... 


The nuGen™ green hydrogen fuel cell truck retrofitted from a diesel-powered vehicle.
Mining needs to commit to intensified decarbonisation goals, consulting firm shows
9th January 2025 By: Martin Creamer

The mining industry needs to commit to an intensified pursuit of decarbonisation goals amid the rate of greening being too slow to meet science-based targets, consulting services firm dss+ points... 


Atlas mineral sands project on track for Q1 commissioning - Image Resources
9th January 2025 By: Schalk Burger

ASX-listed mineral sands-focused mining company Image Resources has announced that construction progress remains on track to start the commissioning and first heavy mineral concentrate (HMC)... 


EPA recommends VRX’s Arrowsmith North development
EPA recommends VRX’s Arrowsmith North development
9th January 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The Environmental Protection Authority of Western Australia (EPA) has published its assessment report and conditions for approval for ASX-listed VRX Silica’s Arrowsmith North silica sand project.... 


The Moma mine in Mozambique
Kenmare appoints CFO
20th December 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Minerals sands products producer Kenmare Resources, which owns and operates the Moma mine, in Mozambique, has appointed James McCullough CFO, with effect from May 1, 2025, His appointment follows a... 


Apple says it has told suppliers to stop buying minerals from Congo
18th December 2024 By: Reuters

 Apple on Tuesday said it strongly disputes allegations that it uses conflict minerals in its products and told suppliers earlier this year to stop purchasing those minerals from the Democratic... 


An Apple computer
Congo files criminal complaints against Apple in Europe over conflict minerals
17th December 2024 By: Reuters

The Democratic Republic of Congo has filed criminal complaints against Apple subsidiaries in France and Belgium, accusing the tech firm of using conflict minerals in its supply chain, lawyers for... 


Kazera signs mineral sands offtake agreement with Fujax South Africa
13th December 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

Aim-listed Kazera Global subsidiary Whale Head Minerals (WHM) has signed a sales and offtake agreement for its heavy mineral sands production with Fujax South Africa – a wholly owned subsidiary of... 


Further measures to lower exposure to diesel particulate matter.
New commitment to reduce exposure to diesel emissions in underground mines
11th December 2024 By: Martin Creamer

A most fundamental human need is to breathe fresh air. Yet, for millions of people working in underground mines across the globe, this is not a given. Now, members of the international ICMM mining... 


A$5m advance to Strandline
9th December 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The Northern Australian Infrastructure Facility (NAIF) has advanced A$5-million to critical minerals company Strandline Resources under an existing facility as the company looks to bridge to a... 


Moma
Staff remain safely on site at Moma despite protests, Kenmare assures
9th December 2024 By: Darren Parker

Dual-listed mineral sands producer Kenmare Resources has said that, contrary to some media reports, senior management have remained on site at the Moma titanium minerals mine, in northern... 


Energy Fuels signs MoU with Madagascar for Toliara project development
Energy Fuels signs MoU with Madagascar for Toliara project development
6th December 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Dual-listed Energy Fuels has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the government of Madagascar to advance the Toliara titanium, zirconium, and rare earth elements (REE) project in... 


Kraftblock co-founder and CEO Dr Martin Schichtel.
Mines urged to fill renewables gaps with green electrons from on-site waste heat
5th December 2024 By: Martin Creamer

Mines using renewable energy are being encouraged to harvest and store heat wasted during minerals processing and to then use its green electrons to close renewables intermittency gaps that come... 


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