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Zondereinde – Western extension project, South Africa – update
17th January 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Platinum group metals production from the project remains on track. 


Çöpler heap leach failure due to design flaw, says SSR
Çöpler heap leach failure due to design flaw, says SSR
16th January 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

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... 


The Apex Taper Trough Tracker offers fast autonomous and continuous tracking in all conditions
Leap forward in belt tracking technology
16th January 2025

To help bulk material handling operations address conveyor belt misalignments, a common issue in quarrying and mining, Tru-Trac Rollers has introduced its Apex Taper Trough Tracker, the next leap... 


Trafo Power Solutions has expanded its vision to become a leading provider of electrical power solutions in Africa
Trafo evolves to offer range of electrical power solutions
15th January 2025

Having rapidly carved a niche in dry-type transformer applications in Africa, Trafo Power Solutions has steadily grown its offerings – and now sees a future as a leading provider of electrical... 


Marula to ship first batch of Kinusi copper ore by end January
14th January 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

While Africa-focused mining and exploration investment company Marula Mining continues to develop the Kinusi copper mine, in Tanzania, the company has completed its first sale of 1 000 t of copper... 


Jubilee CEO Leon Coetzer
Jubilee fails to meet copper production targets in Zambia owing to power cuts
13th January 2025 By: Darren Parker

Aim- and AltX-listed diversified metals producer Jubilee Metals Group failed to meet its copper production target at its Roan operation, in Zambia, owing to power constraints, the company announced... 


The Gibraltar mine in British Columbia
Taseko forecasts higher output from Gibraltar in 2025
10th January 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

TSX- and NYSE American-listed Taseko Mines has set its sights on increased copper production in 2025, forecasting yearly output of between 120-million and 130-million pounds - up from the... 


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Balama graphite project, Mozambique – update
10th January 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Syrah Resources declared force majeure at its Balama graphite mine in December 2024. 


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Cinovec lithium project, Czechia/Germany – update
10th January 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

European Metals has announced a substantial increase in planned lithium production. 


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Okiep Copper Project, South Africa – update
10th January 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

The bankable feasibility study is scheduled to be released this month. 


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Kayelekera uranium restart project, Malawi
10th January 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

The project is scheduled to restart in the third quarter of this year. 


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Ivanhoe sets DRC copper target of up to 580 000 t for 2025
9th January 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

TSX-listed Ivanhoe Mines has announced its 2025 production target for the Kamoa-Kakula copper complex in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), aiming for between 520 000 t and 580 000 t in... 


Phase 2 DFS drilling starts at Barroso lithium project
9th January 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Lithium mineral resource project developer Savannah Resources has recommenced drilling as it moves towards the finalisation of the definitive feasibility study (DFS) for the Barroso lithium... 


Fortune progressing Canadian critical minerals project
Fortune progressing Canadian critical minerals project
8th January 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

TSX-listed Fortune Minerals has provided an update on ongoing work on the vertically integrated NICO cobalt/gold/bismuth/copper critical minerals project in Canada, with test work, engineering, an... 


TOMRA Mining’s advanced sorting technology used in the world’s largest lithium ore sorting plant at Pilbara Minerals' Pilangoora Operation
TOMRA Mining’s advanced sorting technology used in the world’s largest lithium ore sorting plant at Pilbara Minerals' Pilangoora Operation
8th January 2025

TOMRA Mining’s advanced technology and unique experience in designing and installing large-scale ore-sorting plants were key to the successful completion of the world’s largest lithium sorting... 


Equinox extends Fazenda mine life to 2033
8th January 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Dual-listed Equinox Gold has extended the mine life of its Fazenda mine in Bahia, Brazil, by seven years to 2033, following an updated mineral reserve and mineral resource estimate effective June... 


ARR granted licence to do test mining at Halleck Creek
8th January 2025 By: Schalk Burger

ASX-listed American Rare Earths (ARR) has announced that its wholly owned US subsidiary Wyoming Rare (WRI) has been granted a licence to explore by dozing at the Halleck Creek rare earths project,... 


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Afreximbank signs private sector DRC hydropower project agreement
19th December 2024 By: Schalk Burger

Trade and development finance institution the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has signed a project preparation facility financing agreement for an up to 200 MW private-sector,... 


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Dundee pleased with 'excellent' economics at Serbian gold project
19th December 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

TSX-listed Dundee Precious Metals will immediately proceed with a feasibility study at its Čoka Rakita gold project, in Serbia, after a prefeasibility study (PFS) demonstrated the project's... 


Gold jewellery
Indians opt for lighter, lower carat jewellery as gold prices soar
18th December 2024 By: Reuters

Soaring gold prices have led many Indian families to opt for lightweight and lower-carat jewellery to stay within their budgets, industry officials said. "I wanted to gift my daughter 80 g of gold,... 


Gold Mountain reports revenue drop, third-quarter losses
18th December 2024 By: Simone Liedtke

Canadian exploration and development company Gold Mountain Mining experienced a sharp revenue decline in the third quarter of the 2025 financial year, with earnings falling to $594 404, compared... 


Prieska Copper Zinc Mine in South Africa’s prospective Northern Cape.
More indications of quality copper in South Africa’s well-endowed Northern Cape
17th December 2024 By: Martin Creamer

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... 


VIABLE ALTERNATIVE
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... 


EQUIPMENT PROVISION
Paragon provided the in-dam hydraulic tailings remining infrastructure
Modern remining equipment used at MTR
13th December 2024 By: Simone Liedtke

Tailings solutions provider Paragon Tailings’ involvement in gold producer Pan African Resources’ (PAR’s) Mogale Tailings Retreatment (MTR) operation has reinforced the growing importance of... 


POSITIVE OPERATIONS
The MTR operation is noteworthy for its environmental remediation, efficient project delivery and positive impact on the local community
Company’s EPCM role pivotal in project
13th December 2024 By: Simone Liedtke

Integrated service provider SGS Bateman played a “pivotal role” as the engineering, procurement and construction management (EPCM) contractor for midtier gold producer Pan African Resources’... 


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Jansen potash project, Canada – update
13th December 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

BHP has selected ABB to deliver, install and commission three friction hoists and a further electrical system for a Blair service hoist. 


Image of Australia map/flag
Kathleen Valley lithium/tantalum project, Australia – update
13th December 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Liontown Resources has dispatched its first cargo of spodumene concentrate from the Port of Geraldton. 


Image of hammered gold
15-Mile and Beaver Dam projects, Canada
13th December 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

St Barbara Limited's has updated the prefeasibility study on the project and has proposed average production of 74 000 oz/y of gold over the 11.1-year mine life. 


Image of lithium ore
South West Arkansas project, US
13th December 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

The South West Arkansas project’s design is being updated from its original preliminary feasibility study. 


IMAGE OF AUSTRALIA MAP/FLAG
Speewah vanadium/titanium/iron project, Australia – update
13th December 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Speewah has been granted 'major project status' by the Australian government. 


Location map of the Madaouela project
Madaouela uranium project, Niger – update
13th December 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

GoviEx Uranium and its subsidiary GoviEx Niger have started arbitration proceedings against the Niger government under the Convention on the Settlement of Investment Disputes Between States and... 


Image of river gold nuggets
Nyanzaga gold project, Tanzania – update
13th December 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Perseus Mining has reported that it is well advanced in its review of existing geology, mining engineering and mineral processing studies. 


Huawei showcases all-optical smart home
13th December 2024 By: Natasha Odendaal

Information and communication technology group Huawei has launched an intelligent home in the Bo-Kaap neighbourhood, in the Western Cape. The All-Optical Intelligent home, powered by Huawei’s... 


Lotus reshapes board as Kayelekera restart approaches
12th December 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed Lotus Resources is refining its leadership structure as it advances toward the planned restart of its Kayelekera uranium project in Malawi by the third quarter of 2025. Greg Bittar, who... 


The Lamaque Complex in Canada
Eldorado Gold hikes mineral reserves
12th December 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Canadian company Eldorado Gold has announced a 2% increase in its proven and probable gold mineral reserves, solidifying its production outlook for the next decade and beyond. As of September 30,... 


OceanaGold advances Waihi district expansion with positive PFS results
OceanaGold advances Waihi district expansion with positive PFS results
12th December 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

Gold producer OceanaGold has unveiled the results of its Waihi District prefeasibility study (PFS), highlighting the economic and operational prospects for its existing operations and the proposed... 


Gem Resources completes processing plant upgrades, begins Phase 2 operations
11th December 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

London-listed Gem Resources has successfully completed the refurbishment and upgrades to the processing plant at its Gravelotte emerald mine, in South Africa. The improvements included the... 


ZIOC signs MoU with Arise for mineral export facility development
11th December 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Aim-listed Zanaga Iron Ore Company (ZIOC) has entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Arise Integrated Industrial Platforms to advance the development of the Zanaga iron-ore project’s... 


West Africa –SF6-free switchgear offers airtight benefits
West Africa –SF6-free switchgear offers airtight benefits
11th December 2024

By: Obinna Uche - Sales Director, Power Systems Division at Schneider Electric Anglophone West Africa The African switchgear market presents numerous opportunities for development.  According to... 


A file photo of the Mount Polley disaster
Imperial Metals faces federal charges over Mount Polley disaster
11th December 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

Vancouver-based Imperial Metals and its subsidiary, Mount Polley Mining, along with engineering firm Wood Canada, have been charged with alleged violations of Canada’s federal Fisheries Act. The... 


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... 


An image showing the Madaouéla mine
GoviEx, subsidiary starts arbitration process with Niger over uranium project
10th December 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Mineral resources company GoviEx Uranium and its subsidiary GoviEx Niger have started arbitration proceedings against Niger under the Convention on the Settlement of Investment Disputes Between... 


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