Mining Indaba News
Mines seeking to ensure safe, productive operations
Amid the scramble to acquire capital for reinvestment in the mining industry, a group of executives participated in a roundtable discussion at the recent 2017 Investing in African Mining Indaba, in...
Platinum received a massive boost this week when the mayors of the world’s biggest cities launched a huge programme to tackle urban air pollution; Mining doyen Brian Gilbertson this week blamed the...
Floating accommodation for oil, mining projects
UK-based accommodation provider Bibby Maritime believes its floating accommodation barges could be an efficient solution for the housing of mineworkers in the future, as the units are comfortable,...
Big boost for platinum as world's mayors tackle urban air pollution
The plans of the mayors of the world’s biggest cities to tackle urban air pollution head-on are a major plus for platinum, which catalyses the exhaust systems of vehicles and is the key metal in...
Temporary power solutions touted as cost-effective option for mines
The global mining industry is enduring a period of great uncertainty. In the face of extreme market volatility, stagnant commodity prices, weak demand and suppressed levels of economic growth in...
Parties recommit to AMV Compact, Mbeki praises initiative’s aims
Delegates at a policy dialogue forum during the 2017 Investing in African Mining Indaba heard strong re-endorsements from public and private sector speakers for the Africa Mining Vision (AMV)...
Concerns about illicit funding flows dog mining companies in Africa
A World Bank report has raised concerns about tax compliance by mining companies in Africa, tax loopholes and the illicit flow of funds in a range of African countries. The report, ‘Transfer...
Collaboration, inclusiveness among key themes at 2017 Mining Indaba
There are signs of hope for recovery in some commodities, owing to recent price improvement, which has lent a more upbeat tone to this year’s Investing in African Mining Indaba, in Cape Town....
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Congo sending first copper to US under Mercuria-backed venture
The Democratic Republic of Congo is sending its first shipment of copper to the US through a partnership with Mercuria Energy Group, as the Trump administration pushes to challenge China’s...
Argosy advances 40 MW grid power solution for Rincon lithium project
ASX-listed Argosy Minerals reported on Monday that detailed engineering had been completed for a 40 MW grid connection that would underpin initial production and future expansion of its Rincon...
Revolver flags strong restart case for Dianne copper mine
Australia-listed Revolver Resources has outlined a compelling business case to restart its Dianne copper mine in north Queensland, following the completion of a detailed recommencement study that...
