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Iamgold's Côté receives C$1.48m from govt for green transition
Iamgold's Côté receives C$1.48m from govt for green transition
14th March 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

The Côté gold mine in Sudbury, owned by precious metals miner Iamgold, is set to receive a boost toward reducing its environmental footprint, thanks to a C$1.48-million investment from the federal... 


World Platinum Investment Council Director of Research Edward Sterck.
Platinum deficit worsens beyond forecast, World Platinum Investment Council reports
5th March 2025 By: Martin Creamer

The platinum market recorded a deficit of 995 000 oz for full year 2024, which is 46% higher than previously forecast, as total demand exceeded eight-million ounces for the first time since 2019... 


iron ore lump
Zanaga announces $21.5m equity fundraise to advance iron-ore project
3rd March 2025 By: Darren Parker

Aim-listed Zanaga Iron Ore Company has announced an equity fundraise for gross proceeds of $21.5-million, with the potential to upsize to $23-million, conducted by way of subscriptions to a group... 


The above image depicts a line up of the MACH Reactor by GoldOre
Novel technology now more energy efficient
28th February 2025 By: Lynne Davies

Metallurgical technology company GoldOre has made concerted efforts to optimise the energy efficiency of its MACH Reactor – an industrial-scale hydrodynamic cavitation device. The company has “. .... 


Allied Gold partners with UAE investment fund to develop Mali mine
Allied Gold partners with UAE investment fund to develop Mali mine
25th February 2025 By: Darren Parker

TSX- and OTCQX-listed Allied Gold Corporation has announced a strategic partnership with United Arab Emirates- (UAE-) based investment fund Ambrosia Investment Holding to help realise immediate... 


Weir
Weir
21st February 2025

Market leader in slurry handling equipment Weir Africa boasts an unrivalled installed base of its WARMAN® centrifugal slurry pumps across the continent. The company offers an extensive range of... 


NCPC-SA national programme manager Victor Manavhela
By-product paving the way to circularity
21st February 2025 By: Halima Frost

Reported as an “industry first” in Southern Africa, silicomanganese slag, a by-product of ferromanganese alloy and steel production, has been used as construction material in a 2 km stretch of road... 


The recently commissioned greenfields aggregate plant for Pilot Crushtec’s customer in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)
Largest Pilot Modular aggregate plant commissioned in the DRC
19th February 2025

In a milestone project, Pilot Crushtec International has commissioned its largest ever Pilot Modular plant. Supplied to produce five aggregate sizes for an existing customer in the Democratic... 


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Afrimat notes some improvement in conditions following tough first-half
17th February 2025 By: Darren Parker

JSE-listed mining and materials group Afrimat has warned that losses in its cement segment and a weaker-than-expected performance from its anthracite segment will mean that its results for the 2025... 


NEWLY OPERATING
The recently commissioned greenfield aggregate plant for Pilot Crushtec’s customer in the Democratic Republic of Congo
Modular aggregate plant commissioned
14th February 2025

In a milestone project, local mobile and semi-mobile crushing and screening equipment provider Pilot Crushtec International has commissioned its largest ever Pilot Modular plant, which is being... 


A image of platinum bars
Trump’s policies likely to weigh on platinum demand, prices, WPIC warns
7th February 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

US President Donald Trump’s economic policies are, in aggregate, expected to be negative for near-term platinum demand and prices, industry organisation the World Platinum Investment Council’s... 


Digitalisation in mining – the advantage you need now
Digitalisation in mining – the advantage you need now
7th February 2025

By: Johan Pretorius, MMM Segment Lead, Anglophone Africa and Hennie Colyn, MMM, Strategic Account Executive (RKAM) at Schneider Electric If one had to define digitalisation, phrases like “improved... 


Anglo American CEO Duncan Wanblad
Anglo reports solid copper, iron-ore operational performance as portfolio simplification continues
6th February 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Diversified miner Anglo American's copper and iron-ore operations delivered a good performance for the fourth quarter of 2024, as well as for the full-year, in line with the group's growing focus... 


Built for durability, Tru-Trac’s EXHD Impact Idler Bed tackles the toughest conditions
Transforming Conveyor efficiency: Tru-Trac’s EXHD Dynamic Impact Idler Bed
4th February 2025

Conveyor belts are crucial components in mining and heavy aggregate handling operations, where efficiency and reliability are paramount. However, these systems often encounter significant... 


Mkango closes £2.34m private placement
3rd February 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

A private placement by Aim-listed Mkango Resources to raise gross proceeds of £2.33-million through the issuance of 29.19-million common shares at a price per subscription share of 8p, has closed.... 


From left : PC Kruger, Business Line Manager Crushing at Sandvik Rock Processing, Jaco Benade, Distributor Manager at Sandvik Rock Processing and Stephen Smith, Managing Director of S&R Enterprises in front of the first Sandvik unit sold by the newly appointed distributor
Sandvik Rock Processing signs distributorship agreement with S&R Enterprises
31st January 2025

Sandvik Rock Processing customers in the Southern African aggregate and construction industry can look forward to a new era following the appointment of a dedicated distributor, S&R Enterprises, to... 


The Kayelekera mine
Lotus signs terms sheets for up to $38.5m as Kayelekera advances to production
28th January 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed Lotus Resources has signed termsheets with two Southern African banks – Standard Bank and First Capital Bank – for equipment finance and working capital facilities to support the restart... 


Pilot Crushtec
Pilot Crushtec
24th January 2025

With over three decades of experience in the crushing, screening and materials handling industry, Pilot Crushtec International is not only an approved distributor of world class leading brands such... 


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Aggregate production at Firering’s Limeco reaches nameplate capacity
22nd January 2025 By: Darren Parker

Emerging quicklime producer and critical minerals exploration company Firering Strategic Minerals’ aggregate production has reached nameplate capacity of 350 000 t/y at its Limeco quicklime... 


The WMWP features a TRIO TC 36 cone crusher designed for secondary and tertiary crushing
Rapid interest in Weir Modular Wheeled Plant concept
21st January 2025

Since its official introduction earlier this year, the Weir Modular Wheeled Plant (WMWP) has generated a lot of interest amongst customers in southern Africa. This was particularly apparent at... 


Ivanhoe prices an offering of $750m of senior notes due 2030
17th January 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

TSX-listed Ivanhoe Mines has priced the offering of aggregate principal amount of $750-million of senior notes due 2030. Ivanhoe says the notes will be senior unsecured obligations of the company... 


Uranium
Neo Metals appoints Bacchus Capital as strategic financial adviser
16th January 2025 By: Darren Parker

Uranium developer Neo Energy Metals has appointed investment and merchant banking boutique Bacchus Capital Advisers as its strategic and financial adviser. Bacchus Capital specialises in strategic... 


Canada’s KWG joins US defence consortium
14th January 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

KWG Resources, which is operating at the Canadian Chrome Company (CCC), has announced its membership in the US Defense Industrial Base Consortium (DIBC), a platform designed to strengthen... 


An image showing Kagem Mining
Gemfields urges Zambia to reconsider emerald export duty
8th January 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

London-listed Gemfields said on Wednesday that it would lobby the Zambian government to suspend the newly reinstated 15% export duty on precious gemstones, which would directly impact the emeralds... 


Allied Gold receives first construction payment for Ethiopia project
20th December 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Toronto-listed Allied Gold Corporation has received the first construction payment under a $175-million streaming agreement with Wheaton Precious Metals, signed earlier this month. Under the terms... 


The Shaakichiuwaanaan project
Volkswagen invests C$69m in Patriot Battery Metals
19th December 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Vancouver-headquartered Patriot Battery Metals has entered into a subscription agreement with German carmaker Volkswagen for the sale of 15.58-million Patriot shares at C4.42 a share for aggregate... 


Silver bars
Silver Crown Royalties to acquire 15% royalty on PPX's Igor 4 project
17th December 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Canada-based mining company PPX and royalty company Silver Crown Royalties (SCRi) have entered into a royalty agreement for up to 15% of the cash equivalent of silver produced from PPX’s Igor 4... 


The Marban deposit is adjacent to Agnico-Eagle's Canadian Malartic complex (pictured).
Agnico Eagle to acquire O3 Mining in C$204m cash transaction
13th December 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

Canadian miner Agnico Eagle Mines on Thursday announced the acquisition of O3 Mining in a C$1.67-a-share cash transaction, valued at about C$204-million. O3 Mining’s primary asset, the 100%-owned... 


dragline on coal mine
Thungela expected to exceed full-year export saleable production guidance for 2024
10th December 2024 By: Darren Parker

Based on coal producer Thungela Resources’ performance from January 1 to November 30, CFO Deon Smith has expressed confidence that the company would exceed its full-year export saleable production... 


Tru-Trac Belt Scales installed in harsh industrial conditions, demonstrating their durability and reliability
Setting the accuracy standard in conveyor weighing solutions
9th December 2024

The accurate measurement of bulk materials is essential across industries like mining, processing plants and aggregate handling. Tru-Trac’s Belt Scale Systems are at the forefront of delivering... 


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Coal ash liability can be asset for multiple industries
29th November 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

While State-owned electricity utility Eskom produces more than 34-million tons of coal ash a year, only 7% to 10% is beneficiated, with the remaining material accumulating in dumps scattered across... 


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Coal ash liability can be asset for multiple industries
29th November 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

While State-owned electricity utility Eskom produces more than 34-million tons of coal ash a year, only 7% to 10% is beneficiated, with the remaining material accumulating in dumps scattered across... 


Anglo pays another $1m to Arc in Zambian JV
28th November 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

London-listed Arc Minerals has received another $1-million payment from Anglo American as part of the joint venture (JV) the companies have in Zambia. The payments are being received by Arc on... 


The above image depicts the Astec RX-600ex cold planer
New cold planer sets new standards for road building, rehabilitation
1st November 2024

Used for the first time in South Africa on the rehabilitation of the R21 highway in Gauteng last month, specialised equipment manufacturer Astec’s RX-600ex cold planer is “poised to set new... 


Image of stockpiles of lithium ore at the Ewoyaa project
Ewoyaa lithium project, Ghana – update
1st November 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Atlantic Lithium has completed an institutional placement to raise A$10-million at A$0.23 a share. The funds will contribute to the funding of the Ewoyaa project to a final investment decision. 


MC Mining’s Uitkomst production falls in first quarter
MC Mining’s Uitkomst production falls in first quarter
31st October 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

JSE-listed MC Mining’s run-of-mine coal production at the Uitkomst steelmaking and thermal coal mine for the quarter ended September 30 (the first quarter of its 2025 financial year) was 35% lower... 


Atlantic Lithium raises A$10m to advance Ewoyaa
25th October 2024 By: Darren Parker

Lithium exploration and development company Atlantic Lithium has completed an institutional placement to raise A$10-million at a price of A$0.23 a share. Under the placement, a total of about... 


Afrimat group CEO Andries van Heerden
Afrimat posts 45.4% drop in operating profit after ‘extremely stressful’ first half
24th October 2024 By: Darren Parker

Although mid-tier mining and materials company Afrimat recorded a year-on-year revenue increase of 44.3%, from R2.8-billion to R4.1-billion for the six months ended August 31, its operating profit... 


UEC expands production capacity at Wyoming plant
UEC expands production capacity at Wyoming plant
18th October 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

US-based Uranium Energy Corp (UEC) has received approval from the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality to increase the licensed production capacity at its Irigaray central processing plant... 


ENERGY EFFICIENT The HRC 8 has the capacity to reduce energy consumption by up to 50% by using slow rolls, which move at around 32 rpm and are powered by two 75 kW motors
New crusher boosts efficiency, reduces costs across Africa
4th October 2024 By: Simone Liedtke

Local mobile and semi-mobile crushing and screening equipment provider Pilot Crushtec has introduced to the African market the Metso HRC 8 high-pressure grinding roll crusher that addresses... 


WIDELY USED Tru-Trac belt scales are in operation across Africa including in countries like Namibia, Zimbabwe, Mali and Tanzania
Scales provide precise, reliable measuring
4th October 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

With a focus on improving the performance, and increasing the reliability, of operations, Tru-Trac Rollers, a conveyor belt solutions manufacturer and supplier of the Tru-Trac conveyor belt scales,... 


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Gold Rock Projects: Front-end crushing solutions redefined
4th October 2024

Crushing is hard. It is hard on the crushers it is hard on businesses trying to make money out of crushing. And because crushing is so hard you cannot buy the cheapest crushers and hope they will... 


Thierry is a brownfield copper asset in Ontario
QC rebrands as XXIX with acquisition of Thierry copper project
2nd October 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

Exploration and development company QC Copper and Gold announced on Tuesday its acquisition of Cuprum – a move that will position the company as one of Canada’s biggest copper resource developers... 


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