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JSE-listed Shuka secures 100% of Zambian zinc mine
12th June 2025 By: Martin Creamer

London-listed Africa-focused mining and exploration company Shuka Minerals, which sealed a secondary listing on the alternative exchange of the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) earlier this month,... 


One of the two shaft locations that will be used for the Stage 2 dewatering of the deepest area of the Kakula mine.
Ivanhoe cuts 2025 guidance, withdraws 2026 forecast as DRC copper mine restarts
12th June 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Toronto-listed Ivanhoe Mines has revised down its 2025 copper production guidance for the Kamoa-Kakula complex in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), following a temporary suspension of... 


Maintenance on LHWP tunnel completed
6th June 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

The seven-month maintenance work on the Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP) tunnel has been successfully completed, with water once again flowing from Lesotho into South Africa. The process of... 


Image of Prieska headgear
Prieska Copper Zinc Mine, South Africa – update
6th June 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe has visited the project as it progresses towards becoming a copper and zinc producer. 


Image of sign post for Cove gold mine
Cove gold project, US
6th June 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

A preliminary economic assessment has proposed an operation with an initial eight-year mine life. 


Image of Kamoa-Kakula smelter
Kamoa-Kakula Copper Complex, Democratic Republic of Congo – update
6th June 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Kamoa Copper expects to restart underground mining operations on the western side of the Kakula mine later this month. 


IPR’s KwaZulu-Natal operation maintains a good stockholding of diesel-driven dewatering pumps, including this Atlas Copco PAS150HF, enabling a rapid response to customer needs across the region
IPR to the rescue of flood-hit mines and quarries in KZN
4th June 2025

High rainfall and resultant flash floods have become an annual reality in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. To keep their sites operational and running smoothly in the face of disruptive water... 


The Kamoa-Kakula mine
Ivanhoe progressing plans to dewater the Kakula mine, restart underground operations
2nd June 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Canadian miner Ivanhoe Mines' Kamoa Copper subsidiary expects to restart underground mining operations on the western side of the Kakula mine later this month. Seismic activity at the Kakula mine... 


An image of Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe
Mantashe visits Orion’s developing Northern Cape mine
2nd June 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe visited JSE- and ASX-listed Orion Minerals’ flagship Prieska copper/zinc mine (PCZM) in South Africa’s Northern Cape, as the mine progresses... 


Image of drill rig at the Bengwenyama project
Bengwenyama platinum group metals project, South Africa – update
30th May 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Environmental authorisation has been issued by the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources. 


IsoEnergy launches work programmes at Tony M mine as US uranium demand builds
IsoEnergy launches work programmes at Tony M mine as US uranium demand builds
28th May 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Dual-listed IsoEnergy said Tuesday it had begun key technical work at its fully permitted Tony M uranium mine in Utah, a move aimed at laying the groundwork for a potential restart that could... 


Ivanhoe withdraws guidance for DRC copper mine
Ivanhoe withdraws guidance for DRC copper mine
26th May 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Canada-headquartered Ivanhoe Mines has withdrawn its 2025 production and cost guidance for the Kamoa-Kakula copper complex in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), following renewed seismic... 


Shuka CEO Richard Lloyd (left) interviewed by Mining Weekly's Martin Creamer. Video: Darlene Creamer.
Newly JSE-listed Shuka says experiencing supportive Zambian govt approach to mining
22nd May 2025 By: Martin Creamer

The Johannesburg Stock Exchange’s (JSE's) newly listed Shuka Minerals states in its listing presentation that it is already experiencing the “fresh approach” of the government of Zambia to mining... 


Sustainable Mining Starts with Water: The Tech Behind Smarter Wastewater Management
Sustainable Mining Starts with Water: The Tech Behind Smarter Wastewater Management
22nd May 2025

(Virtual Showroom) Mining has historically played a significant role in the economic development of Africa by providing infrastructure, employment opportunities, and social services in remote... 


Weir mine dewatering pumps
Dewatering specialist emphasises planning
9th May 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

With mine dewatering being a complex challenge that is often overlooked during the design phase of a mining operation, original-equipment manufacturer Weir helps miners conduct comprehensive... 


An aerial view of mine dewatering
Mitigating failures
9th May 2025 By: Nadine Ramdass

Mines require resilient dewatering systems to prevent failures of such mission critical equipment and the potentially catastrophic consequences, says water technology company Xylem Africa strategy... 


STEINERT KSS | XT CLI, equipped with four sensors (Transmission X-ray, color, 3D laser, magnetic induction).
How ore sorting technology is transforming bauxite beneficiation
8th May 2025

Brazil-based miner Terra Goyana Mining (TGM) benchmark themselves in mineral research, development, beneficiation and bauxite commercialisation. Representing 5.5% of national production, the... 


IPR’s partnership with Rand Air in Sasolburg gives Free State customers direct access to a full range of dewatering pump and dredging rental solutions
IPR expands access to Sasolburg
6th May 2025

Dewatering pump and dredging rental specialist IPR has expanded its footprint in the Free State by joining forces with its sister company Rand Air, both of which form part of Atlas Copco’s... 


Aerial view of the Kal East gold project depost
Kal East gold project, Australia – update
25th April 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Gold explorer Black Cat Syndicate announced approval to start underground mining at the Myhree deposit on April 16.  


first quantum copper mine
First Quantum reports $23m net loss in first quarter
24th April 2025 By: Darren Parker

TSX-listed First Quantum Minerals has reported a net loss attributable to shareholders of $23-million, which equates to a $0.03 loss a share, and adjusted earnings of $2-million for the three... 


Yellow Cavex hydrocyclone on site
Proper tailings management improves investor confidence
18th April 2025 By: Tracy Hancock

While mining companies try to capitalise on the increased demand for critical minerals, such as lithium and nickel, needed to enable the global energy transition and advance digitalisation, finding... 


Black Cat gets green light for underground mining at Myhree
Black Cat gets green light for underground mining at Myhree
16th April 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed Black Cat Syndicate on Wednesday announced approval to commence underground mining at the Myhree deposit, part of its Kal East gold project near Kalgoorlie, Western Australia.... 


Image of Devon Pit
Devon Pit gold project, Australia – update
11th April 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

The Devon Joint Venture has signed a binding mining services agreement with Blue Cap Mining for the development of the Devon Pit gold mine. 


Location map of the South Crofty project
South Crofty tin project, UK – update
11th April 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Cornish Metals has bought about 4.5 acres of land – adjacent to its South Crofty tin project – from the Cornwall Council, taking the total land area of the project to about 32.5 acres. 


1911 Gold progresses True North restart with shaft access
10th April 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Vancouver-based 1911 Gold has recommissioned the hoist system at its True North mine in Manitoba, unlocking underground access as it targets a restart of operations. 1911 Gold said Wednesday it... 


IPR has supplied two Atlas Copco R150DP dry prime pumps for a vessel supporting an offshore gas project
Atlas Copco dry prime pumps from IPR for gas project's sea-going vessel
7th April 2025

Johannesburg-based dewatering pump specialist IPR (Integrated Pump Rental) has again extended its reach into Africa, supplying equipment to a global customer in the oil and gas sector who is... 


NMG says Westgold ore deal takes effect
NMG says Westgold ore deal takes effect
7th April 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed New Murchison Gold confirmed on Monday that its ore purchase agreement (OPA) with fellow-listed Westgold Resources had come into full effect, with all conditions precedent satisfied or... 


Matsa signs mining services deal for Devon Pit gold mine
Matsa signs mining services deal for Devon Pit gold mine
28th March 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed Matsa Resources has executed a binding mining services agreement with Blue Cap Mining (BCM) for the development of the Devon Pit gold mine, in Matsa’s Lake Carey gold project in Western... 


The above image depicts a Valmet Rotor
Increasing availability of pulp drying processes
28th March 2025

Offering a variety of services for the pulp drying process, including workshop reconditioning services, rolls, roll covers as well as roll maintenance and upgrade services, industrial equipment... 


An image of workers excavating at Lucara’s Karowe mine
Underground development to reach final depths this year
28th March 2025

Underground development at diamond producer Lucara Diamond’s Botswana-based Karowe mine is expected to extend its operational life beyond 2040, with significant progress achieved in 2024,... 


Image of yellowcake uranium
Rook I uranium project, Canada – update
21st March 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Uranium miner NexGen Energy has marked a key milestone in the project’s regulatory process. 


A technician working on an orange pump in a service centre
Pumps supplier opens first branch in Steelpoort
21st March 2025 By: Tracy Hancock

As part of its strategic expansion plan, Johannesburg-based dewatering pump solutions provider Integrated Pump Technology has invested in a service centre in the mining town of Steelpoort, Limpopo.... 


Atlas Copco's R 150 DP pump
Specialist undertakes first-ever installation for ballasting
21st March 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Industrial equipment supplier Atlas Copco’s pump dewatering specialist arm Integrated Pump Rental (IPR) has delivered its first pumps for a ballasting project in the maritime industry. The pumps... 


Iamgold's Côté receives C$1.48m from govt for green transition
Iamgold's Côté receives C$1.48m from govt for green transition
14th March 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

The Côté gold mine in Sudbury, owned by precious metals miner Iamgold, is set to receive a boost toward reducing its environmental footprint, thanks to a C$1.48-million investment from the federal... 


Headgear at the Prieska copper project
Prieska Copper Zinc Mine, South Africa – update
14th March 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Diversified metals explorer and developer Orion Minerals has highlighted significant progress on the project. 


Integrated Pump Technology provides reliable dewatering solutions to combat groundwater ingress in both surface and underground mining operations
Integrated Pump Technology Pumps effective mine dewatering across Africa
13th March 2025

Integrated Pump Technology has been at the forefront of helping mining operations deal with the persistent challenges posed by groundwater ingress, both at surface and underground. Groundwater can... 


An image of the Prieska mine
Orion’s interim performance reflects continued focus on exploration of key projects
11th March 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

JSE- and ASX-listed Orion Minerals' work programmes during the interim period to December 31, 2024, focused on the progression of definitive feasibility studies (DFS) for the company’s flagship... 


Image of gold nuggets
Wafi-Golpu gold project, Papua New Guinea – update
7th March 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Harmony Gold Mining Company is continuing negotiations with its joint venture partner Newmont Corporation and the Papua New Guinea government with regard to the special mining lease.  


Barberton Mines
PIC raises its stake in Pan African Resources to more than 12%
5th March 2025 By: Darren Parker

The Public Investment Corporation (PIC) has increased its shareholding in JSE- and Aim-listed Pan African Resources from 9.98% to 12.39% as at March 4. The PIC now owns about 251.49-million shares... 


Steve du Toit, Sales Manager at IPR
IPR'S dewatering pump solutions tackle challenging mining environment in the DRC
4th March 2025

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is notorious for its harsh mining conditions, with heavy seasonal rainfall and remote mining locations creating formidable obstacles for operations. One of... 


Integrated Pump Technology has opened a new service centre in Steelpoort to enhance local support for customers in the region
Integrated Pump Technology expands local reach with new Steelpoort service centre
26th February 2025

Integrated Pump Technology is accelerating its drive to enhance customer support with the recent opening of its new service centre in Steelpoort. This strategic move aims to better serve the... 


Weir
Weir
21st February 2025

Market leader in slurry handling equipment Weir Africa boasts an unrivalled installed base of its WARMAN® centrifugal slurry pumps across the continent. The company offers an extensive range of... 


PROVEN RELIABILITY
IPR’s dewatering solutions, which include Atlas Copco submersible pumps, have proven themselves in managing water levels
Dewatering pump solutions tackle challenging environment
14th February 2025

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is notorious for its harsh mining conditions, with heavy seasonal rainfall and remote mining locations creating formidable obstacles for operations, and one... 


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