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Butte Energy to buy Argentina silver deposit
Butte Energy to buy Argentina silver deposit
4th September 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

TSX-V-listed Butte Energy has its eye on a large, high-grade silver deposit in Argentina. The company on Tuesday announced a letter of intent to acquire a 100% interest in the El Quevar project,... 


Master Drilling CEO Danie Pretorius.
Mechanical cutting for mining set to move needle for Master Drilling
27th August 2024 By: Martin Creamer

In the six months to June 30, cash from the operating activities of Master Drilling soared 119.8% to $27.7-million. The revenue pipeline of this Johannesburg Stock Exchange-listed tech-savvy... 


Harmony Gold's Mponeng mine, the world's deepest.
Operational performance elevates Harmony Gold to new heights
26th August 2024 By: Martin Creamer

South African gold mining major Harmony Gold has been elevated to new heights owing to sustained operational excellence, high recovered grades and record gold prices. In the 12 months to June 30,... 


Gold Fields CEO Mike Fraser.
Gold Fields’ big South Deep mine is being uplifted for quality-ounce longevity
23rd August 2024 By: Martin Creamer

Johannesburg- and New York-listed Gold Fields said on Friday that it is taking steps to set up its big South Deep gold mine on Gauteng’s West Rand for the long-term production of quality gold... 


Impact Silver reports strong second-quarter revenue growth
21st August 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

TSX-V-listed Impact Silver, which owns assets in Mexico, has reported a 40% year-on-year increase in revenue to $7.7-million for the second quarter. This included $1.8-million in revenue... 


Ivanhoe Electric appoints investor relations, business development VP
21st August 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

US critical metals company Ivanhoe Electric has appointed Mike Patterson VP of investor relations and business development, with effect from August 19. Patterson is a seasoned professional with a... 


Australia’s Unico secures final piece of regional consolidation
20th August 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

Australia-listed Unico Silver has announced a letter of intent to buy two Chile projects from NYSE-listed Pan American Silver in an acquisition that MD Todd Williams says will elevate the company... 


Nedbank CIB Head of Infrastructure, Energy and Telecommunications Mike Peo.
Major shift to green energy under way by mining houses across Africa – Nedbank CIB
16th August 2024 By: Martin Creamer

Virtually every mining house in South Africa is in the process of procuring green electrons, and similar advances are taking place across the African continent, from the Democratic Republic of... 


NSW court upholds appeal against Silver Mines development decision
NSW court upholds appeal against Silver Mines development decision
16th August 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

The New South Wales Supreme Court of Appeal has upheld an appeal by the Bingman Catchment Landcare Group against the Bowdens silver project. The decision means that the company cannot rely on the... 


Dawie Roodt
Be prepared for new economic future as biggest Electra Mining Africa show approaches
14th August 2024 By: Martin Creamer

South Africa’s preparation for a brand new economic future is coinciding with the biggest ever Electra Mining Africa show, which takes place in Johannesburg, from September 2-6. Five interconnected... 


Tribunal approves ARM’s buyout of remaining Nkomati JV stake
12th August 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

The Competition Tribunal has unconditionally approved African Rainbow Minerals’ (ARM’s) proposed transaction to acquire the remaining participation interest in the Nkomati joint venture (JV) and an... 


Drilling to start imminently at Aterian’s Agdz project in Morocco
6th August 2024 By: Darren Parker

LSE-listed Aterian’s maiden scout drilling programme is set to begin imminently at the company's 100%-owned Agdz copper/silver project, which covers 34.5 km2 in the eastern Anti-Atlas mountains of... 


Polymetals confirms higher returns from Endeavour mine restart
5th August 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

ASX-listed Polymetals Resources has confirmed in an optimised mine plan for the Endeavour silver/lead/zinc mine that it can indeed generate strong financial returns and value for shareholders, as... 


Polymetals takes full ownership of Endeavor mine
1st August 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed Polymetals has finalised the acquisition of the Endeavor mine, located 40 km north of Cobar in New South Wales, with the company now taking 100% ownership of the silver, lead and zinc... 


Utshalo founder Paul Miller.
Orion’s capital-raising success kindling hopes of greater small-end investment in mining
1st August 2024 By: Martin Creamer

The capital-raising success that emerging copper and zinc mining company Orion Minerals achieved is kindling high hopes that smaller South African shareholders will be facilitated to play a greater... 


Rome Resources mobilises drills to site at Bisie North
30th July 2024 By: Darren Parker

Aim-listed Rome Resources has begun the mobilisation of the first of three diamond core drill rigs to be used in the first week of August at sites identified and prepared by the company at its... 


Integra Resources buys Florida Canyon Gold
Integra Resources buys Florida Canyon Gold
30th July 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

TSX-V-listed Integra Resources on Monday announced it will buy Florida Canyon Gold, creating Great Basin-focused gold and silver producer. The merged company will have immediate gold production of... 


Argent hikes Kempfield silver resource by 54%
Argent hikes Kempfield silver resource by 54%
25th July 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

Exploration and development company Argent Minerals on Wednesday announced substantial resource upgrade for the Kempfield silver deposit, in New South Wales. The mineral resource estimate for all... 


Minerals Council South Africa CEO Mzila Mthenjane.
Minerals Council South Africa supports beneficiation where the economics make sense
24th July 2024 By: Martin Creamer

Minerals Council South Africa, whose members account for 90% of this country's annual mineral production by value, supports beneficiation where the economics make sense. “Therefore, we welcome the... 


Foran upsizes placement to C$360m
Foran upsizes placement to C$360m
18th July 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Foran Mining, which this week approved the C$604-million construction of a new mine in Saskatchewan, has upsized its proposed brokered placement to C$360-million. The TSX-listed company will... 


Critical Mineral Resources acquires project in Morocco
17th July 2024 By: Darren Parker

Exploration and development company Critical Mineral Resources (CMR), which is focused on critical metals and minerals, has signed an exclusive option to acquire the Igli project, a high-grade... 


Santacruz Silver Mining reports fatality at Tres Amigos mine in Bolivia
17th July 2024 By: Reuters

Santacruz Silver Mining said on Tuesday that an employee at the Tres Amigos mine in Bolivia died after a small group of illegal miners unlawfully entered the mine and used explosives. The... 


Foran approves C$600m Saskatchewan copper mine build
Foran approves C$600m Saskatchewan copper mine build
16th July 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

The board of Canada-based Foran Mining has made a formal decision to proceed with the C$604-million construction of the underground McIlvenna Bay copper and zinc mine, in Saskatchewan. The board... 


Dismissal of ‘bad actor’ lawsuit clears path for Hecla’s Montana project
15th July 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

NYSE-listed Hecla Mining has announced the dismissal of a ‘bad actor’ lawsuit that has been impacting its Libby Exploration project, in Montana. The lawsuit, filed by environmental groups and... 


Namibian Ministry grants Madison a prospecting licence to expand its Khan mine development
12th July 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

Uranium exploration company Madison Metals has reported that the Namibian Ministry of Mines and Energy has granted a licence for base and rare metals, industrial minerals, and nuclear fuels for... 


The Rochester mine in Nevada
Coeur’s newly expanded Rochester mine hits stride
12th July 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

NYSE-listed Coeur Mining’s recently-expanded Rochester silver and gold mine, in Nevada, has successfully completed ramp-up activities at the end of the second quarter by achieving daily throughput... 


K92 Mining expects stronger second half
K92 Mining expects stronger second half
11th July 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Vancouver-headquartered K92 Mining is anticipating an improved operational performance in the second half of the year, and continues to expect its full-year production to be between 120 000 oz and... 


Laura Tyler
Former BHP exec appointed to Adriatic board
1st July 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Europe-focused Adriatic Metals has recruited Laura Tyler, a former executive at the world’s top miner BHP, to its board. Her appointment as a nonexecutive director is effective from July 1. 


Businessmen shaking hands
Dealmakers optimistic on global M&A prospects despite sluggish growth
28th June 2024 By: Reuters

Global mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity grew at a sluggish pace in the second quarter, yet many dealmakers are upbeat, forecasting transactions will pick up in the second half of 2024.... 


Minerals Council CEO Mzila Mthenjane being interviewed by Mining Weekly.
Mining needs one-stop regulatory environment to boost growth – Minerals Council
27th June 2024 By: Martin Creamer

South African mining needs what is often referred to as a one-stop shop to ensure that an applicant is not sent from one department to the other but goes to one place where the application is... 


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