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Bravus denies damages to water resources at Carmichael
3rd March 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Queensland coal miner Bravus Mining and Resources on Friday said that the Environmental Protection Order issued by the state government was not as a result of damage done to the Doongmabulla... 


Telkom embarks on cost-saving programmes as loadshedding, other challenges shrink earnings
3rd March 2023 By: Natasha Odendaal

JSE-listed Telkom has embarked on cost saving programmes to ensure its sustainability moving forward as it continues to face challenges dragging its earnings. The company is feeling the pressure... 


Authorised SKF Distributor Bolt and Engineering’s improved lubrication solution extends bearing life for leading North West Mining group  
2nd March 2023

A TLSD System 24 automatic lubrication solution installed by SKF authorised distributor, Bolt and Engineering (B.E.D.) Distributors Group, has substantially improved the bearing life of vibrator... 


China lithium probe shuts down about a tenth of global supply
China lithium probe shuts down about a tenth of global supply
27th February 2023 By: Bloomberg

China’s lithium industry is reeling as its top production hub — responsible for around a tenth of the world’s supply — faces sweeping closures amid a government probe of environmental... 


Foundation being laid for renewed exploration interest
24th February 2023 By: Cameron Mackay

South Africa has begun to lay down the foundation to position the country as a renewed frontier State for exploration, particularly focusing on critical minerals that will be useful for the future,... 


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Moolmans enters a new five-year manganese mining contract with Tshipi é Ntle
24th February 2023

In line with its vision to be the premier mining contractor in Africa, Moolmans, the South Africa-based contract mining subsidiary of the Aveng group, has entered a new five-year contract with... 


Goldplat’s second-quarter profit falls on loadshedding impact
20th February 2023 By: Darren Parker

Aim-listed Goldplat has reported a 41% year-on-year drop in operating profit from its two gold recovery operations in South Africa and Ghana, to about £1.38-million for the quarter ended December... 


KCB expert recommends Kavango focus more on Karakubis project
20th February 2023 By: Donna Slater

Mining consultancy Tulia Blueclay (TB) professional geologist David Catterall, who has been appointed to enhance Botswana-focussed metals exploration company Kavango Resources’ insight into its... 


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Bird-in-Hand gold project, Australia – update
17th February 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

The South Australian government has refused Terramin Australia’s application for a mining lease and a miscellaneous purposes licence for the Bird-in-Hand gold project. 


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Witwatersrand Basin project, South Africa – update
17th February 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

West Wits Mining is raising funds to install critical infrastructure and maintain operational readiness at Qala Shallows to advance to production. 


Energy Fuels completes Bahia project acquisition
14th February 2023 By: Mariaan Webb

Uranium and critical minerals producer Energy Fuels has wrapped up the acquisition of the Bahia rare earth and heavy mineral project that will supply its US facility for the production advanced... 


West Wits sets A$2.5m raising target
10th February 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Junior West Wits Mining will raise A$1.5-million to advance its Witwatersrand Basin gold project, in South Africa. The ASX-listed company on Friday said it had received firm confirmation for the... 


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Thacker Pass lithium project, US – update
10th February 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

A US judge has ordered regulators to reconsider part of the permit approving Lithium Americas' Thacker Pass lithium mine project. 


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Segele gold project, Ethiopia – update
10th February 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

Akobo Minerals has encountered visible gold in its first drill hole at the third mineralisation style, 140 m from the main Segele area. 


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Platosa mine, Mexico
10th February 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

A silver, lead and zinc located 5 km north of Bermejillo, Durango state, Mexico. 


Jeffrey Christian
The Realities of the Energy Transition And PGMs
9th February 2023

There is a great deal of hope in South Africa that PGMs will find large new uses in new energy technologies in the emerging ‘energy transition.’  


FLSmidth introduces new pure play strategies for mining, cement; introduces new long-term financial targets
FLSmidth introduces new pure play strategies for mining, cement; introduces new long-term financial targets
7th February 2023 By: Simone Liedtke

While Danish multinational FLSmidth’s performance has gradually improved, the company believes it has the potential for more, and has therefore kickstarted a transformation journey in 2022 with a... 


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Visible gold struck in first hole drilled at Segele
3rd February 2023 By: Darren Parker

Ethiopia-focused gold exploration and mining company Akobo Minerals has hit visible gold in its first drill hole at the third mineralisation style 140 m from the main Segele area in Ethiopia. Akobo... 


Versatile chain hoist series shows value in shipbuilding
3rd February 2023

Included in local equipment manufacturer and supplier Becker Mining South Africa’s range of Kito lifting equipment is the durable Kito high-speed CB manual chain hoist series, which is suitable for... 


Oriole identifies lithium pegmatites at Cameroon project
2nd February 2023 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Aim-listed Oriole Resources says lithium pegmatites have been confirmed at its 90%-owned Central Licence Package (CLP) project, in Cameroon. The district-scale CLP project comprises nine contiguous... 


Mkango and CoTec sign loan and equity investment agreements
1st February 2023 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Dual-listed rare earths developer Mkango Resources said on Tuesday that it had signed definitive agreements with Canada-based mining issuer CoTec Holdings for a £2-million convertible loan, a... 


Shaft at Evander gold mine.
Solar saving gold mine $145 000 a month, more renewables on way, says Pan African
30th January 2023 By: Martin Creamer

The 10 MW solar power plant at Evander is averaging savings of $145 000 a month for the Mpumalanga gold mine, Pan African Resources said on Monday. Construction is scheduled to begin in June on yet... 


How to speed up Namibia’s resource beneficiation through a TES partner
30th January 2023

By Jimmy Samuels, Africa Executive at Workforce Staffing Africa and Barend Matthee, National Projects Director at Workforce Holdings With the recent announcement of the biggest discovery of oil in... 


AM adapter gets an upgrade
27th January 2023 By: Natasha Odendaal

Automation specialist SEW-EURODRIVE has introduced its AMS adapter, an upgrade of the company’s well-known AM adapter, into the South African market. The AMS adapter, which enables SEW-EURODRIVE’s... 


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Miner approves project implementation, begins refinery construction
27th January 2023

Diversified miner Sibanye-Stillwater announced in November last year that, subsequent to securing an effective controlling interest of about 85% in Keliber Oy, the Sibanye-Stillwater board had... 


Improving SA roads, a continued goal in 2023 – AA
27th January 2023

Roadside assistance company Automobile Association of South Africa (AA) CEO Willem Groenewald says discussions with colleagues from global automotive clubs on the issues they currently face... 


Lucapa reports fourth-quarter operational records, positive exploration results
24th January 2023 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

ASX-listed Lucapa Diamond Company achieved a solid performance in the fourth quarter, ended December 31, MD Stephen Wetherall says in the company’s quarterly activities report for the period.... 


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Uis Phase 2 expansion project, Namibia – update
20th January 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

AfriTin has changed its name. 


Centerra issues Mt Milligan guidance
17th January 2023 By: Mariaan Webb

Canadian mining company Centerra Gold has issued its 2023 guidance for the Mount Milligan mine, in British Columbia, which forecasts lower gold and copper production than in 2022. However, the... 


Lithium's next big risk is grand supply plans falling short
Lithium's next big risk is grand supply plans falling short
16th January 2023 By: Bloomberg

Electric-vehicle (EV) producers are hoping that an imminent wave of lithium supply will bring relief for their expansion plans after a two-year squeeze, but the battery metal’s die-hard bulls warn... 


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Lance Projects – Ross and Kendrick production areas, US – update
13th January 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

The Lance projects site team has been actively engaged in preparations to systematically return the project to commercial production. 


AfriTin officially changes name to Andrada
11th January 2023 By: Darren Parker

The Registrar of Companies in Guernsey, where technology metals mining company AfriTin Mining is registered, has confirmed the company’s name change to Andrada Mining.   The change of name took... 


Zimbabwe bans raw lithium exports to curb artisanal mining
21st December 2022 By: Reuters

Zimbabwe has imposed a ban on the export of unprocessed lithium, according to a government notice seen by Reuters on Tuesday, in a bid to stop artisanal miners who the government says are digging... 


Firering records further near-surface high-grade assays at Côte d'Ivoire project
15th December 2022 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Exploration company Firering Strategic Minerals (FSM) says it has received a positive final set of assay results from its maiden scout diamond drill programme at its flagship Atex lithium/tantalum... 


Platinex takes option on Ontario critical minerals project
15th December 2022 By: Creamer Media Reporter

CSE-listed Platinex has signed a binding letter of intent to option a 100% ownership interest in the Muskrat Dam critical minerals project, in north-western Ontario. The project, located about 125... 


Houses are seen in the village of Kiwanja against the backdrop of the North Mara mine, in Tanzania.
LBMA faces litigation over alleged killing of two people near Barrick’s North Mara
13th December 2022 By: Mariaan Webb

UK law firm Leigh Day said on Tuesday that it had filed a case in the High Court in London, alleging that the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) has been wrongly certifying that gold sourced... 


Metalla adds royalties on Barrick’s Lama complex
13th December 2022 By: Creamer Media Reporter

NYSE- and TSX-V-listed Metalla Royalty & Streaming has entered into a royalty purchase agreement to acquire royalties on metals extracted from gold major Barrick Gold’s Lama gold project, in... 


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AfriTin proposes changing its name to Andrada Mining
6th December 2022 By: Darren Parker

Aim-listed AfriTin Mining is seeking to change its name to Andrada Mining, reflecting the company’s expanding lithium and tantalum resources alongside its existing tin production, in Namibia. The... 


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San José mine, Argentina
2nd December 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

A silver/gold project in Santa Cruz province, Argentina. 


More Eskom arrests as coal truck driver, supervisor apprehended at Matla station
30th November 2022 By: News24Wire

A truck driver and his supervisor were arrested for allegedly swapping out good-quality coal, and delivering sub-standard product to Eskom’s Matla power station on Monday. "The arrests took place... 


Copper’s biggest mystery is finally cracking
Copper’s biggest mystery is finally cracking
28th November 2022 By: Bloomberg

The warnings keep getting louder: the world is hurtling toward a desperate shortage of copper. Humans are more dependent than ever on a metal we’ve used for 10 000 years; new deposits are drying... 


Mitochondria founder and CEO Mashudu Ramano (right) interviewed by Martin Creamer (left).
Groundbreaking for R1bn fuel cell factory set for first quarter of 2023
22nd November 2022 By: Martin Creamer

A bankable feasibility study has opened the way for the building of a factory for the local manufacture of fuel cells that are designed to provide low-carbon electricity to decentralised users at... 


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Bearings company completes acquisition
11th November 2022 By: Sabrina Jardim

National industrial supplies specialist Bearings 2000 has acquired bearings and power transmission supplier MCL Engineering Products – based in Gqeberha, in the Eastern Cape. The acquisition, which... 


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