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The bolted tank design is now recognised as a viable alternative to traditional welded tanks
New tank design prevalence gaining momentum
13th December 2024 By: Simone Liedtke

A new bolted-tank design is gaining momentum in tailings retreatment operations, offering significant improvements in cost savings, construction time and operational efficiency. This design,... 


An aerial image of the Prieske mine owned by Orion Minerals in South Africa
Prieska, Okiep feasibility studies progressed
13th December 2024

In its endeavours to develop its Prieska copper/zinc mine (PCZM) and the Okiep copper project (OCP) – both located in the Northern Cape, of South Africa – copper-focused developer Orion Minerals... 


A picture of blue and grey copper ore on a belt after sorting and cleaning
South Africa not fully benefiting from copper mining
13th December 2024 By: Halima Frost

Although there are substantial copper operations and project developments under way in South Africa, such as those in the provinces of the Northern Cape and North West, copper industry cluster... 


Location map of the Havieron/Telfer project
Havieron gold/copper project, Australia – update
13th December 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Greatland Gold has successfully poured its first gold bars at the Telfer processing plant. 


Critical Mineral Resources signs copper trading deal
12th December 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Aim-listed Critical Mineral Resources’ (CMR’s) commodities trading business has entered into an agreement for the buying and selling of high-grade copper ore, grading between 5% and 10% copper,... 


Diamond exploration drilling in Botswana
Botswana Diamonds uncovers new kimberlite targets using AI
12th December 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Aim-listed Botswana Diamonds has analysed and evaluated nearly 400 000 km of airborne geophysical and other exploration data using AI techniques and powerful computing, which would otherwise have... 


Lithium operation in Argentina
Argentina mining chamber says exports up slightly this year, likely flat in 2025
12th December 2024 By: Reuters

Argentina's mining exports are expected to rise nearly 6% this year, lifted by more lithium sales, as well as higher gold and silver prices, the head of the country's top mining association said on... 


Arbitration between miner Franco-Nevada, Panama moves to next stage
Arbitration between miner Franco-Nevada, Panama moves to next stage
12th December 2024 By: Reuters

Arbitration proceedings between Canadian miner Franco-Nevada and Panama over the Cobre Panama copper mine entered a new phase this week with the formation of a tribunal to hear the case, according... 


FireFly Metals secures TSX listing, bolsters North American presence
11th December 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

ASX-listed FireFly Metals has received conditional approval for a secondary listing on the main board of the TSX, set for December 16 under the ticker “FFM.” The TSX listing will not involve any... 


Glencore ties up with Cyclic Materials in copper recycling push
11th December 2024 By: Reuters

Canadian rare earth and metals recycler Cyclic Materials Inc will supply at least 10 000 metric tones of recycled copper to Glencore as the Swiss miner looks to secure copper that is expected to... 


Chile copper producers begin talks on combining smelter efforts
11th December 2024 By: Reuters

Codelco and Enami, Chile’s two state copper companies, are discussing the possibility of combining their respective efforts to expand smelting capacity into a single project, according to people... 


South32 CEO Graham Kerr
South32 hopeful Trump will allow access to Alaska copper region
11th December 2024 By: Bloomberg

South32 is optimistic the incoming Trump administration will open up access to a copper-rich region in northwest Alaska, where the Australian miner has development rights. If the building of a... 


Copper output from Chile's Codelco flat in October, BHP's Escondida rises
Copper output from Chile's Codelco flat in October, BHP's Escondida rises
11th December 2024 By: Reuters

Chile's State-run copper miner, Codelco, posted flat production in October compared to the same month last year while the country's largest copper mine, BHP's Escondida, saw output jump more than a... 


Chilean mine proposal could face Supreme Court review, Environment Minister says
11th December 2024 By: Reuters

An iron and copper mining project in northern Chile that has raised environmental concerns could eventually face scrutiny by the Supreme Court, the Environment Minister said on Tuesday, after a... 


Anglo American appoints Anne Wade as nonexec director
10th December 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Diversified miner Anglo American has appointed Anne Wade as a nonexecutive director and member of its board audit and sustainability committees, with effect from January 1, 2025. Wade is... 


Freeport's copper concentrate exports will only temporarily ease global shortages
10th December 2024 By: Reuters

Copper concentrate exports from Freeport-McMoRan's unit in Indonesia will ease global shortages, but probably only briefly and if the Indonesian government allows them, industry sources said.... 


Zimbabwe flag with gold bars
Namib Minerals to list on Nasdaq soon, advances numerous mines in Zim, DRC
10th December 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Following a merger with Nasdaq-listed Hennessey Capital Investment Corporation, diversified miner Namib Minerals will soon have a separate listing on Nasdaq, offering investors access to its... 


Newmont cuts management jobs in major corporate restructuring
Newmont cuts management jobs in major corporate restructuring
10th December 2024 By: Bloomberg

Newmont let go of nearly a dozen managers, including a member of its executive team, as part of a sweeping corporate overhaul, according to people familiar with the matter. The world’s top gold... 


Chile regulator charges Anglo American mine over environmental violations
10th December 2024 By: Reuters

Chile's environmental regulator has filed three charges against miner Anglo American's local unit over alleged violations at its El Soldado copper mine in the Valparaiso region. The... 


Lithium supply surplus set to stay with battery makers' help
Lithium supply surplus set to stay with battery makers' help
10th December 2024 By: Reuters

Many lithium mines, led by Chinese operators, are maintaining production of the raw material needed for electric vehicle (EV) batteries, in defiance of prices weak enough to trigger mass output... 


Australian iron-ore miners soar on China stimulus optimism
Australian iron-ore miners soar on China stimulus optimism
10th December 2024 By: Reuters

hares of Australian iron-ore miners surged the most in over two years on Tuesday after the country's top trading partner China's pledge for more policy stimulus to spur economic growth raised the... 


CEFC invests $75m in Australia’s RCF to support clean energy transition
9th December 2024 By: Darren Parker

Specialist investor the Clean Finance Corporation (CEFC) has invested $75-million in global alternative investment manager Resource Capital Funds (RCF) to support Australia’s emerging critical... 


Triton sells 70% of Mozambique graphite project
9th December 2024 By: Darren Parker

ASX-listed Triton Minerals has entered into a share sale and purchase agreement (SSAP) with Chinese company Shandong Yulong Gold through its wholly-owned subsidiary NQM Gold 2 for an interest in... 


Pan African CEO Cobus Loots speaking at Mogale
Pan African’s 2024 gold activity uplifted by year-end share issue
9th December 2024 By: Martin Creamer

Midtier gold mining company Pan African Resources, which has been top of the pops as a South African gold share for the most part of this year, on Monday uplifted its 2024 activity further with a... 


First Telfer gold pour under new ownership
First Telfer gold pour under new ownership
9th December 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

London-listed Greatland Gold has successfully poured its first gold bars at the Telfer gold/copper mine, following its recent acquisition of the operation. The company completed its purchase of... 


The Zinkgruvan mine in Sweden
Lundin sells two European mines to Boliden
9th December 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

Canada-headquartered Lundin Mining on Monday announced the sale of its Neves-Corvo mine, in Portugal, and Zinkgruvan mine, in Sweden, to miner Boliden for up to $1.52-billion. The transaction... 


Citi chops back copper forecasts as Trump’s trade tariffs loom
Citi chops back copper forecasts as Trump’s trade tariffs loom
9th December 2024 By: Bloomberg

Copper looks set to struggle as extra US trade tariffs from the Trump administration and economic risks in China drag on consumption and prices next year, according to Citigroup. The metal —... 


Antofagasta, Jiangxi agree major drop in 2025 copper TC/RCs, sources
6th December 2024 By: Reuters

Chilean miner Antofagasta and Jiangxi Copper have agreed significantly lower copper concentrate processing fees for 2025, four sources with knowledge of the matter told Reuters on Thursday. The... 


Osisko appoints Quin to board
Osisko appoints Quin to board
6th December 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

NYSE- and TSX-V-listed Osisko Development has announced the appointment of veteran mining executive Stephen Quin to its board of directors, effective immediately. Quin brings over four decades of... 


The move marks the first major overhaul since Shaun Usmar joined Vale Base Metals as CEO in October.
Vale Base Metals to make dozens of job cuts in management cull
6th December 2024 By: Bloomberg

Vale’s base metals subsidiary will let go of dozens of managers to simplify its corporate structure and improve performance, according to people familiar with the matter. The job cuts are part of... 


Rio’s abandoned Panguna copper mine still a threat, report says
Rio’s abandoned Panguna copper mine still a threat, report says
6th December 2024 By: Bloomberg

Rio Tinto Group contributed to widespread damage due to waste left at an abandoned copper mine in Bougainville, Papua New Guinea, and risks to local communities are ongoing, a report has found.... 


Chile doubles number of lithium sites open to investment
Chile doubles number of lithium sites open to investment
6th December 2024 By: Reuters

Chile has designated six more sites where private companies are eligible to extract lithium, adding to six previously announced, the mining ministry said on Thursday. Chile, the world's No. 2... 


The Namibian Copper mine Tschudi 5
Namibian refined copper plant restarted after four years
6th December 2024 By: Donna Slater

The only refined copper processing plant in Namibia – Tschudi – has been restarted and is currently producing London Metals Exchange (LME) grade-A copper cathode in Namibia for the first time in... 


Professor Andrey B Yaroslavtsev
Palladium: A vital key to BRICS' future energy security
6th December 2024

By Ayanda Holo Amidst the dynamic discourse of the recent BRICS Summit, held against the backdrop of heightened resource competitiveness and energy security concerns, palladium emerged as a topic... 


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. 


Image of the Los Azules operation
Los Azules copper project, Argentina – update
6th December 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

McEwen Copper is scouting for investors to raise $2.5-billion to advance the construction of the Los Azules copper mine. 


Image of periodic table symbol for nickel
Voisey’s Bay underground mine expansion project, Canada – update
6th December 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Construction and commissioning are complete. 


Kraftblock co-founder and CEO Dr Martin Schichtel.
Mines urged to fill renewables gaps with green electrons from on-site waste heat
5th December 2024 By: Martin Creamer

Mines using renewable energy are being encouraged to harvest and store heat wasted during minerals processing and to then use its green electrons to close renewables intermittency gaps that come... 


A Weba Chute Systems head chute, engineered to handle abrasive materials, reduce maintenance and extend service intervals with controlled material flow, in operation
Custom chutes show their mettle with abrasive ore
5th December 2024

With most of its 5,000-strong global footprint of transfer chutes being installed in Southern Africa, Johannesburg-based Weba Chute Systems has built a reputation in demanding mining conditions.... 


Adaro Andalan rises 20% after Indonesia’s largest IPO this year
Adaro Andalan rises 20% after Indonesia’s largest IPO this year
5th December 2024 By: Bloomberg

Shares of coal miner PT Adaro Andalan Indonesia jumped in their first day of trading, in a show of demand for Indonesia’s largest initial public offering in about a year and a half. The... 


BHP's Geraldine Slattery
BHP not fixated on copper growth organically or through acquisitions, exec says
5th December 2024 By: Reuters

BHP is not fixated on whether copper growth comes from building out its own business or through acquisitions, the miner's president of Australia, Geraldine Slattery, said on Thursday. "Growth is... 


American West moves to capitalise on indium resource in Utah
American West moves to capitalise on indium resource in Utah
5th December 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

American West Metals, an Australian mining company focused on clean energy and base metals, is advancing plans to unlock the value of its West Desert project in Utah, which hosts the largest known... 


Green light for 29Metals’ Gossan Valley project
4th December 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The A$112-million Gossan Valley project at the Golden Grove mine, in Western Australia, has been approved, ASX-listed 29 Metals reported this week. The company on Tuesday published a feasibility... 


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