ASX-listed exploration and development company Canyon Resources remains on schedule to complete a definitive feasibility study during the third quarter of the year. 

JSE-listed AECI will introduce a broad-based ownership scheme (BBOS) wherein public benefit organisation AECI Foundation, formerly known as the Tiso AEL Development Trust, will subscribe for a new... 

Mining giant Rio Tinto has successfully completed its first renewable diesel trial across its Pilbara iron-ore operations, marking a milestone in its efforts to cut emissions and integrate... 

Dry ice blasting is a powerful and environmentally friendly cleaning method that is gaining popularity across multiple industries. Unlike traditional cleaning methods that use chemicals or abrasive... 

Closer collaboration within Africa’s mining ecosystem will be required if the sector is to meet its ambitious environmental, social and governance (ESG) targets for 2030, reports blasting... 

World leader in the design, development and production of synthetic diamond advanced material solutions Element Six, part of the De Beers Group, and global leader in drilling technology solutions... 

A final investment decision is expected in 2026. 

UK-based copper/gold exploration and development company Bezant Resources has initiated a detailed optimisation programme to assess ore sorting recoveries for various sensor responses. 

A gold mine about 100 km north-west of the Nicaraguan capital city of Managua. 

Canadian company Eldorado Gold announced a revised timeline and capital cost estimate for the project on February 5. 

The location of its inland rail facility has been approved by the Cameroon government. 

JSE-listed Harmony Gold Mining Company has confirmed two separate loss-of-life incidents at its Doornkop and Joel mines, on February 4, which resulted in five mineworkers losing their lives. Two... 

Bulk mining explosives and blasting technology supplier BME is part of the Omnia Group, a JSE-listed diversified provider of specialised chemical products and services used in the mining,... 

Operating across six continents, chemicals and mining solutions provider AECI was established in 1896 to support South Africa’s expanding gold and diamond sectors. Today, the Johannesburg, South... 

With many open pit mines in Southern Africa reaching maturity, the scope for underground mining promises to create new opportunities for shaft sinking and underground mining specialists. As a... 

A prefeasibility study has confirmed the project as a globally significant Tier 1 platinum group metals project that presents a commercially viable development opportunity. 

Canyon Resources' major shareholder, Eagle Eye Asset Holdings (EEA), has agreed to underwrite the full debt requirements to finance the acquisition of 22 locomotives and 550 wagons for the project. 

In response to the complex safety and operational challenges posed by various mining applications, South African explosives and chemicals company AECI Mining Explosives has launched the Powergel X²... 

At this year’s Investing in African Mining Indaba, blasting and explosives specialist BME will share its commitment to decarbonisation and advanced technologies, supporting the mining sector’s... 

As part of its strategy to "close the loop" in its service offering, drive and control technologies specialist SEW-EURODRIVE South Africa has broken ground on a new 17 000 m2 Service and Repair... 

Precious metals miner SSR Mining said on Thursday that the February 2024 heap leach failure at its Çöpler gold mine in Türkiye was owing to a design flaw in the third-party engineered plan. An... 

TSX-V- and Aim-listed Thor Explorations, which owns and operates the Segolila mine, in Nigeria, has increased its gold production to 85 057 oz in the year ended December 31, compared with the 84... 

Gem Resources has successfully completed the refurbishment and upgrades to the processing plant. 

Early works construction activities at Australia- and Namibia-listed Bannerman Energy's Etango uranium project, in Namibia, are progressing well, with the 24-month bulk earthworks contract, awarded... 

The final assay results from diamond drill holes completed to test strike and down-dip extensions of the high-grade copper mineralisation at the Flat Mine South deposit, part of the Okiep Copper... 

Record-high gold prices in the global market are improving the value of the project's resource and revenue potential prior to its reaching full production.  

The Southern African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (SAIMM)in collaboration with AECI will be hosting the Drilling and Blasting Course, designed to provide professionals with valuable insights... 

Scandinavia-headquartered gold exploration and mining company Akobo Minerals says record high gold prices in the global market is improving the value of its Segele resource and revenue potential... 

Following the completion of all smelting operations for November, Scandinavia-headquartered and Ethiopia-focused gold exploration and mining company Akobo Minerals has reported final gold... 

Scandinavia-headquartered and Ethiopia-focused gold exploration and mining company Akobo Minerals produced an estimated 8 kg of gold in November. This includes 6.5 kg of gold already smelted and... 

South African manufacturer Bell Equipment’s fleet of articulated dump trucks (ADTs) will play a crucial role in the construction of a massive 900 ha tailings facility for a gold mining company near... 

A decline in blast performance at an iron-ore mine in South Africa has led to the investigation of a new mechanism to prevent bulk emulsion breakdown, and to find innovative solutions to address... 

Gem Resources has reported that Phase 1 of the restart at the Gravelotte emerald mine has been under way for about six months. 

The project has been granted a 20-year mining licence. 

By: Jacques Farmer - Managing Director at PRISMA Training With a multitude of vocational choices available for matriculants and school leavers, the mining industry offers a variety of rewarding... 

Africa-focused mining and development company Marula Mining has reported that conventional openpit mining of the No 4 Pit, at its Kinusi copper mine, in Tanzania, has been ongoing, with shallow... 

This week: ESG targets are prioritising the need for mining tyre circularity; Water power is there for the taking in many underground mines and, Omnia Holdings offering broader value proposition... 

A highlight for Mining Journalism Training (MJT) attendees this year was experiencing a controlled live blast at Canyon Coal’s Mpumalanga-based Gugulethu Colliery. Menar’s MJT programme began with... 

Coal explorer and developer Canyon Coal is preparing to start construction on its greenfield Bekezela opencast mining project in the first quarter of 2025, subject to market conditions. The project... 

Leading mine blasting solutions provider BME today announced a new alignment with Protea Mining Chemicals, which provides one point of contact for two solutions through the BME brand. In this... 

Colliery Training College (CTC) has been a cornerstone of the South African skills develop-ment landscape since its establishment in 1965. Based in Emalahleni for over five decades, CTC is renowned... 

The Simfer mine is on track to deliver first production in 2025.