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GOLD MINERALISATION AT THE PREMIER GOLD PROJECT
Premier gold project, Canada – update
13th December 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Ascot Resources has started erecting the head cover for the Premier Northern Lights portal. 


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Despite big hurdles, long journey to electric mobility begins across Africa
13th December 2024 By: Martin Zhuwakinyu

Switching to electric mobility is a no-brainer: tailpipe emissions cause poor health or even death and are a significant contributor to climate change. But given Africa’s limited access to... 


India to decide soon whether to curb steelmaking raw material imports, source says
12th December 2024 By: Reuters

India will reach a decision soon on whether to impose import restrictions on metallurgical coke, a key ingredient in steelmaking, a source with direct knowledge of the matter told Reuters. India,... 


Vista Gold begins feasibility study to redesign Mt Todd gold project
10th December 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

NYSE American- and TSX-listed Vista Gold has launched a feasibility study for its Mt Todd gold project in Australia, aiming to increase reserve grades, lower initial capital costs, and optimise... 


Arrow confirms substantial bauxite discovery in Guinea
9th December 2024 By: Darren Parker

ASX-listed Arrow Minerals has confirmed a substantial bauxite discovery with high-grade mineralisation already outlined over 5 km2 at its Niagara bauxite project, in Guinea. This discovery is... 


Image of Kamoa-Kakula smelter (middle of picture) is located adjacent to the Phase 1 and 2 concentrators (top left of picture) and will be fed by a blend of concentrates from existing Phase 1, 2, and 3 concentrators, as well as the future Phase 4 concentrator.
Kamoa-Kakula Copper Complex, Democratic Republic of Congo – update
6th December 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

The Phase 1, 2, and 3 concentrators set a new monthly production record in November 2024. 


Location map of the Kobada project
Kobada gold project, Mali – update
6th December 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Toubani Resources has appointed Endeavour Financial as its financial adviser to develop the project.  


Drill rig at the Toliara mineral sands project
Toliara mineral sands project – monazite project, Madagascar – update
6th December 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

The Madagascar government has lifted the suspension, imposed on the project in November 2019. 


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Wheeler River uranium project, Canada – update
6th December 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Denison Mines Corp has filed its final environmental-impact statement with the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission. 


Location map of the Wolfsberg project
Wolfsberg lithium project, Austria – update
6th December 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Critical Metals Corp has been informed that the project does not require an environmental-impact assessment. 


Schneider Electric Announces New Solutions to Address the Energy and Sustainability Challenges Spurred by AI
5th December 2024

Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has today accelerated its end-to-end AI-ready data centre solutions with new announcements that... 


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Madison acquires large Canadian antimony deposit
2nd December 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Canadian critical minerals company Madison Metals announced on Monday that it had secured agreements with three entities to acquire a significant antimony/gold project located in the Howells Lake... 


REPORTING STANDARDS
Many African mining companies have adopted the Global Reporting Initiative to report on their enivornmental and social impacts
ESG trends suggest greater accountability
29th November 2024 By: Simone Liedtke

With environmental, social and governance (ESG) criteria becoming increasingly critical to stakeholders, mining companies in Africa face more demanding reporting requirements and evolving... 


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Firm lauds government’s reducing hurdles for less sensitive projects
29th November 2024

Global consultancy SRK Consulting lauds the significant efforts aimed at reducing the environmental hurdles for lower sensitivity renewable-energy projects. In a move to support the development of... 


ARJEN DE BRUIN
With effective training, better tools and sustained leadership, mental health challenges can be tackled
Mental health challenges present significant risks
29th November 2024 By: Simone Liedtke

In African mining, mental health challenges pose significant risks to productivity and safety, though business management consultancy OIM Consulting group CEO Arjen De Bruin identifies a positive... 


Aerial view of the Cariboo project
Cariboo gold project, Canada – update
29th November 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Osisko Development has announced the approval of the BC Mines Acts permits for the project. 


Drill bit at the Kola potash project
Kola potash project, Congo-Brazzaville – update
29th November 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Kore Potash has signed a final engineering, procurement and construction contract for the construction of the project. 


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Innomotics unveils new geared motors assembly factory in Midrand
28th November 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Motor and large-drive systems supplier Innomotics (formerly Siemens Large Drives and Low Voltage Motors) on November 28 launched its new Geared Motors assembly factory in Midrand. The factory is... 


A map showing the Waterberg project area
PTM, Saudi Arabian company advance cooperation on proposed PGM smelter
27th November 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

TSX- and NYSE American-listed Platinum Group Metals (PTM), has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Saudi Arabian company Ajlan & Bros Company and the Ministry of Investment of Saudi... 


Launch of the Africa Broadband Outlook 2024
F5.5G leap-forward development of broadband in Africa
27th November 2024

The Africa Broadband Forum 2024 (BBAF 2024) was successfully held in Cape Town, South Africa, recently under the theme F5.5G Accelerating All-Optical Connectivity in Africa. The Forum focused on... 


Transmission lines
NTCSA appoints EPC suppliers for transmission substations
25th November 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

Following a strategic review of the National Transmission Company South Africa’s (NTCSA’s) corporate plan, which includes focusing on accelerating the delivery of the Transmission Development Plan... 


FRANCISKA LAKE
Since the launch of the GISTM, significant work and innovation have been dedicated to helping mines effectively comply
GISTM brings more integrated approach to TSFs
22nd November 2024

The Global Industry Standard on Tailings Management (GISTM) has brought a more integrated perspective to the approach, construction, operation and closure of tailings storage facilities (TSFs)... 


Marvel’s Mali asset sale falls through
20th November 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

Marvel Gold’s planned sale of its gold projects in Mali will not proceed as originally intended, the Australian junior mining company announced on Wednesday. The decision follows recent... 


Image of the Kayelekera operations
Kayelekera uranium restart project, Malawi – update
15th November 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Lotus Resources is fully funded to restart production. 


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Cariboo gold project, Canada – update
15th November 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Osisko Development is facing potential legal challenges over the project. 


Image of Wheeler River operation
Wheeler River uranium project, Canada – update
15th November 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Denison Mines is advancing engineering and regulatory efforts for its planned Phoenix project. 


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ALPINE leads the way in continuous mining and bulk materials handling
15th November 2024

ALPINE is an engineering, consulting and equipment supply company in the field of continuous mining and bulk materials handling. The team at ALPINE comprises top industry experts who have... 


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Refurbishment project to improve water access, quality
15th November 2024 By: Trent Roebeck

The Ekulindeni Water Treatment Works refurbishment project, in the Chief Albert Luthuli local municipality, in Mpumalanga, will be completed by November 30 and will provide residents with access to... 


Rational design is not just a tick-box exercise
Rational design is not just a tick-box exercise
13th November 2024

Rational design is about achieving performance-driven fire safety measures through sound engineering principles. “Rational design is not just a tick-box exercise. It involves a deep understanding... 


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Women-centric protective equipment key to safety, comfort
8th November 2024 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Following efforts by the mining industry to cater for the increased employment of women in the industry, women’s safety wear manufacturer Sisi Safety Wear is taking into account these trends and... 


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Changing mindsets, behaviours for safety focus
8th November 2024 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

The prioritising of efficient health and safety practices through operational coaching is key in embedding the required habits and work routines for consistently safe working conditions and to... 


Image of Morocco flag and periodic table symbol for tin
Achmmach tin project, Morocco – update
8th November 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Atlantic Tin has announced a resource upgrade. 


Image of Kamoa-Kakula project at dusk
Kamoa-Kakula Copper Complex, Democratic Republic of Congo – update
8th November 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Ramp-up of the Phase 3 concentrator is complete. 


Drill rig drill bit at the Kola project
Kola potash project, Congo-Brazzaville – update
8th November 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Kore Potash has completed a share subscription to further advance work at the Kola project. 


Image of mounds of rare earths
Ngualla rare earths project, Tanzania – update
8th November 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Peak Rare Earths has announced a capital raising to support its momentum at the project as it advances towards a final investment decision. 


Image of Mexico flag and periodic table symbol for copper
Santo Tomas porphyry copper project, Mexico
8th November 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

A revised preliminary economic assessment and updated mineral resource estimate for the North and South zones of the project have proposed a staged openpit mine and processing plant. 


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Waterberg project, South Africa
8th November 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

The independent definitive feasibility study published in September 2019 has been updated. 


An image showing the Achmmach tin project in Morocco
Atlantic Tin announces resource upgrade at Morocco project
4th November 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Australian company Atlantic Tin has announced a resource upgrade for the Achmmach tin project, in Morocco, to 39.1-million tonnes at 0.55% tin for a total of 213 000 t of contained tin. This... 


Ironbark accelerates acquisitive growth strategy with new appointment
Ironbark accelerates acquisitive growth strategy with new appointment
1st November 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

Australia-listed, Greenland-focused Ironbark Zinc on Friday announced the appointment of Nikolai Zelenski, the former CEO of Nordgold, as its chairperson-elect. Zelenski will start immediately,... 


From left: Taanil Construction project contractor Walied Devajee; Kgatelopele local municipality corporate director and projects administrator Mildred Likotsi; executive committee member and Ward 3 Councillor Ansie van Zyl; Ward 4 Councillor Jan Slinger; Kgatelopele local municipality executive mayor and Ward 5 Councillor Irene Williams; Finsch operations executive Jaison Rajan; council whip and Ward 2 Councillor Ronel Haai; Finsch diamond mine National Union of Mineworkers representative Michelle Moeti; and MDV Kalahari Consulting Engineers project engineer Brian Bensley
Petra’s Finsch mine completes road upgrade
1st November 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

London-listed Petra Diamonds’ Finsch mine has completed the MacKenzie road upgrade project in Danielskuil, in the Northern Cape. The project, valued at R6.2-million, was undertaken as part of the... 


 Andrew Hardie, CEO of Pay@
Andrew Hardie
1st November 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

This week we profile Andrew Hardie, CEO of Pay@, a payments aggregator.  


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Project complexities rise amid increasing mineral investment
1st November 2024 By: Nadine Ramdass

Amid increased demand for, and investment in, energy transition minerals, project complexities are increasing, says management consulting company McKinsey & Company partner and Africa capital... 


CBE to hold a two day climate change Indaba
31st October 2024

The Council for the Built Environment (CBE) is well on track to convene its second Built Environment Climate Change Indaba (BECCI) in Mandeni Local Municipality in KwaZulu-Natal on 07-08 November... 


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