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Equus gas headed for NWS
20th December 2022 By: Esmarie Iannucci

ASX-listed Woodside and the North West Shelf (NWS) partners have struck a non-binding agreement with fellow-listed Western Gas to potentially process some two-million to three-million tonnes a year... 


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Toral lead/zinc/silver project, Spain – update
16th December 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

Canada-based Denarius Metals has been granted a definitive option agreement to acquire, in two stages, up to 80% in Europa Metals’ Toral project. 


Genesis and St Barbara hatch golden plan
12th December 2022 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Gold miner Genesis Minerals and St Barbara have finally announced a merger agreement, months after first flagging discussions to consolidate gold holdings in the Leonora region of Western... 


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Timing of new jobs, skills development a just energy transition concern
8th December 2022 By: Schalk Burger

A just energy transition to a low-carbon economy in South Africa is expected to result in the loss of about 300 000 jobs, but the creation of about 815 000 new jobs up to 2050. It is also expected... 


Liberty secures final piece of Black Pine water puzzle
29th November 2022 By: Mariaan Webb

Toronto-listed Liberty Gold has significantly derisked the future mining operations of its Black Pine mine, in Idaho, by acquiring the title to two historical water rights, registered to the Black... 


Denarius granted option to buy 80% of Spanish zinc/lead project
23rd November 2022 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Canada-based Denarius Metals has been granted a definitive option agreement to acquire, in two stages, up to 80% in Aim-listed Europa Metals’ Spanish subsidiary, which owns the Toral... 


Chicago is coming for London’s metal trading after LME stumbles
8th November 2022 By: Bloomberg

As the London Metal Exchange (LME) wades through the fallout of this year’s nickel crisis, its American rival is gaining ground. Chicago-based CME Group Inc. has successful copper and... 


Countries set to bolster global methane pledge at climate summit
8th November 2022 By: Bloomberg

The European Union (EU) and US put methane on the map at COP26 in Glasgow — declaring the potent greenhouse gas a threat to Paris Agreement temperature goals and insisting emissions of it must be... 


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Gold Fields says it won’t amend Yamana offer
7th November 2022 By: Mariaan Webb

South Africa-based Gold Fields said on Monday that it would not amend its offer for Canadian miner Yamana Gold, stating that its board continued to believe its offer was superior to that of Pan... 


The joint offer will consolidate Agnico Eagle's interest in the Canadian Malartic mine (pictured), in Canada.
Gold Fields target Yamana receives ‘superior proposal’ from Pan American, Agnico Eagle
4th November 2022 By: Mariaan Webb

Canadian miner Pan American Silver has tossed its hat into the ring to acquire fellow miner Yamana Gold, teaming up with Agnico Eagle Mines in an unsolicited proposal to buy the company that South... 


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Integration project creates more value for mine
4th November 2022 By: Nadine Ramdass

Digital automation and energy management specialist Schneider Electric has reached the final stage of its information technology (IT) and operational technology integration project in South... 


Glencore Energy UK to pay $310m fine over bribery conduct
3rd November 2022 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Anglo-Swiss multinational Glencore’s subsidiary Glencore Energy UK has confirmed it will pay a financial penalty and costs of £281-million, or $310-million, in respect of five counts of bribery and... 


BHP invests in Canadian copper explorer Brixton
BHP invests in Canadian copper explorer Brixton
3rd November 2022 By: Mariaan Webb

Canadian exploration junior Brixton Metals on Wednesday announced a nonbrokered private placement by diversified major BHP, with the goal of advancing the Thorn project, located in north-west... 


BHP expects tight global markets to continue
BHP expects tight global markets to continue
2nd November 2022 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Diversified miner BHP expected the lag effect of inflationary pressures to remain a persistent challenge through the 2023 financial year. Speaking at the International Mining and Resources... 


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R8.5tr net-zero transition can boost growth and jobs in South Africa
1st November 2022 By: Terence Creamer

South Africa’s gross domestic product (GDP) could expand at a yearly average of about 2.3% between 2022 and 2050, or more than twice the rate achieved over the past decade, under a scenario where... 


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Gold demand firmer in the third quarter, council reports
1st November 2022 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

A healthy third quarter, driven by stronger consumer and central bank buying, helped year-to-date gold demand recover to pre-Covid levels, a new report published by industry organisation the World... 


Oriole to raise £600 000 to advance Cameroon assets
28th October 2022 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Aim-listed Oriole Resources has conditionally raised £600 000 in a placing, including £32 000 as subscriptions by certain directors. The funds will be used to advance the company’s assets in... 


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Small-scale miners benefit from membership
28th October 2022

While large mines have sufficient staff in different roles to ensure compliance with legislation, such as quality management, smaller-scale surface mines often lack some of the resources to ensure... 


Teck exits oil sands with C$1bn Fort Hills sale
Teck exits oil sands with C$1bn Fort Hills sale
27th October 2022 By: Mariaan Webb

Canada’s biggest diversified miner, Teck Resources, on Wednesday announced the sale of its 21.3% interest in the Fort Hills Energy partnership to Suncor Energy for C$1-billion in cash. With the... 


With Madagascar mine nearly complete, NextSource progresses plans for its first battery anode facility
25th October 2022 By: Mariaan Webb

With the completion of Phase 1 of the Molo graphite mine, in Madagascar, just weeks away, Vision Blue-backed developer NextSource is finalising its plans to build several battery anode facilities... 


Whitehaven completes 10% buy-back, hopes for more
21st October 2022 By: Esmarie Iannucci

ASX-listed Whitehaven Coal has completed its initial 10% on-market share buy-back. The buy-back, which started in March this year, saw Whitehaven fork out A$587.9-million for 103.3-million... 


NGEx upsizes placement to raise C$30m
7th October 2022 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Canada-based copper and gold exploration company NGEx has elected to increase its previously announced nonbrokered private placement to an aggregate of up to 15-million shares at C$2 each for gross... 


Nevada Copper mulls change of control proposal
7th October 2022 By: Mariaan Webb

Cash-strapped Nevada Copper has received a nonbinding term-sheet proposal from a third-party investor, which will result in a change of control of the company. Together with the previously... 


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Manufacturer launches new range of mobile conveyors
7th October 2022

Mining equipment supplier ELB Equipment announced in May that it had launched its latest range of Powerscreen mobile conveyors, which offer reduced crushing and screening costs when combined with... 


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Camera for material monitoring launched
7th October 2022

The mining division of integrated mining solutions provider Hexagon introduced its HxGN MineMeasure Detect – a three-dimensional camera hardware, software and data solution – earlier this year. The... 


Cell C’s long-awaited recapitalisation concluded
7th October 2022 By: Natasha Odendaal

The recapitalisation of embattled mobile operator Cell C has been concluded, a critical pillar of Cell C’s three-year turnaround strategy. JSE-listed 45%-shareholder Blue Label Telecoms says that... 


Nolitha Fakude, the chairperson of Anglo American's Management Board in South Africa.
Anglo American, EDF form new joint renewable energy thrust
4th October 2022 By: Martin Creamer

Diversified mining company Anglo American, in partnership with EDF Renewables, on Tuesday announced an agreement to form a new jointly owned company, Envusa Energy, to develop a regional renewable... 


South Africa is returning to prepandemic levels of economic growth
30th September 2022 By: Darren Parker

South Africa is returning to pre-Covid-19 levels of economic growth, according to the latest ‘KPMG Global Economic Outlook’ report. The global economic research and consulting firm said on... 


Royal Coal shifts focus to EV metals exploration
30th September 2022 By: Mariaan Webb

Canadian exploration company Royal Coal has entered into an option agreement to acquire a 100% undivided interest in Poissons Blanc nickel/copper/cobalt property, in Quebec. The option repositions... 


Supplier’s equipment improves materials handling efficiencies
30th September 2022

Materials handling equipment supplier BLT WORLD’s MDS static and mobile trommels and apron feeders – which are able to screen rocks as large as 1.5 m –  have been designed for compatibility with... 


Anglo American Platinum Executive Head Human Resources Virginia Tyobeka.
Each Anglo Platinum employee to receive R8 000 worth of shares a year
28th September 2022 By: Martin Creamer

Platinum group metals (PGMs) mining and marketing company Anglo American Platinum has launched a new employee share ownership plan (Esop), which it envisages will be implemented in the fourth... 


Petra subsidiary amends offer terms
27th September 2022 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Aim-listed Petra Diamonds has announced early tender results and the amendment of offer terms for its subsidiary’s invitation to buy senior secured second lien notes due 2026. On September 13,... 


Woodside signs up to zero methane emissions initiative
23rd September 2022 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Energy major Woodside has become the first Australian company to join the Aiming for Zero Methane Emissions Initiative. By signing the initiative Woodside is committing to striving to reach... 


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Surface miners can help tackle mounting waste problem – Aspasa
13th September 2022 By: Donna Slater

South African surface mines should “take the lead” and help find solutions to a mounting crisis of building rubble that threatens to overwhelm municipalities, suggests environmental consultant and... 


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Construction sector adds value to economy in second quarter – Afrimat index
12th September 2022 By: Donna Slater

JSE-listed industrial minerals, bulk commodities and construction materials miner Afrimat reports that, compared with the first quarter of this year, the construction sector managed to increase the... 


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OMV striving for ‘smart company’ status in construction sector
6th September 2022 By: Simone Liedtke

Having grown into a substantial business in the sectors in which it operates, aggregate supplier OMV believes the secret of its success lay in the company’s provision of optimum solutions for the... 


Woodside-led JV given GHG assessment permit
1st September 2022 By: Esmarie Iannucci

A joint venture (JV) between energy majors Woodside Energy, BP, Shell Australia, Chevron Australia, and Japan Australia LNG (MIMI), which is owned equally by Mitsubishi Corporation and Mitsui & Co,... 


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AfriSam - She makes a difference
26th August 2022

With people being at the centre of our value system, we take great pride in sharing some of our remarkable women with you. Boldly making a difference in our business with commitment, passion and... 


Kenmare launches odd-lot offer to shareholders
24th August 2022 By: Darren Parker

LSE-listed mineral sands producer Kenmare Resources has launched an odd-lot offer pursuant to which shareholders holding fewer than 200 ordinary shares in Kenmare will be offered the opportunity to... 


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Pilot Crushtec
22nd August 2022

A solid track record with over three decades of experience in the crushing, screening and materials handling industry in Africa appropriately positions Pilot Crushtec as a leader and innovator. The... 


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BHP's economic analysis prepares for US recession
16th August 2022 By: Esmarie Iannucci

China is expected to remain the mainstay of diversified miner BHP’s future plans, but the miner has raised concerns around a possible recession in the US and other developed markets within the... 


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AECI Much Asphalt to pioneer low carbon asphalt production
12th August 2022

South African chemicals group AECI Much Asphalt and carbon negative materials producer Origin Materials have launched a programme to create a novel low-carbon bitumen that is expected to create... 


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Concrete parking lots offer numerous benefits
5th August 2022 By: Nadine Ramdass

While the initial construction cost of concrete parking is slightly higher, compared to asphalt parking, the maintenance costs of the former, for commercial and industrial properties, are minimal,... 


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