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Leonardo DiCaprio criticises Australia's approval of South32 bauxite mine expansion
Leonardo DiCaprio criticises Australia's approval of South32 bauxite mine expansion
Updated 4 hours ago By: Mariaan Webb

Hollywood actor and environmental advocate Leonardo DiCaprio has voiced his concerns over the Australian government’s approval of the expansion of mining major South32’s bauxite mining operations... 


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... 


The Spring Creek mine in Big Horn county, Montana
US approves expansion of Montana coal mine
14th March 2025 By: Reuters

The Trump administration approved a plan to expand a Montana coal mine and extend its life by 16 years, the Interior Department said on Thursday, a move aligned with President Donald Trump's goal... 


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Woodlark gold project, Papua New Guinea – update
14th March 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Gold exploration and development company Geopacific Resources is set to undertake extensive drilling and deliver a definitive feasibility study by year-end. 


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Rebecca-Roe gold project, Australia
14th March 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Gold producer Ramelius Resources aims to create a new mining hub in an underexplored mining region, which it plans to take advantage of with its proven hub-and-spoke model.  


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Efficiency, hygiene and automation core to specialist’s offerings
14th March 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

Demand for drive solutions specialist SEW-EURODRIVE’s product offerings are currently strong and increasing steadily in South Africa’s growing food and beverage industry. SEW-EURODRIVE provides... 


SIGNIFICANT INCREASE
The Udumo shaft is set for a significant production ramp-up by mid-2026
Coal miner eyes underground expansion ramp-up
14th March 2025 By: Simone Liedtke

Coal miner Kangra’s Udumo shaft, in Mpumalanga, is set for a significant production ramp-up, with output expected to rise from the current 40 000 t a month to about 105 000 t a month by mid-2026.... 


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Local supply chains crucial to promoting food security
14th March 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Strengthening local supply chains is critical to ensuring food security and economic resilience, and sourcing materials and services locally not only reduces supply chain disruptions but also... 


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Stainless-steel components aid food safety
14th March 2025

Industrial equipment supplier BMG has highlighted the significance of its stainless-steel components in enhancing food safety. BMG’s team of fastener specialists advises food and beverage plants to... 


LHWP, an intricate symphony of ‘maths and music’, continues steady advance
14th March 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

The second phase of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP) continues to advance steadily, maintaining its momentum after overcoming a range of challenges. The LHWP Phase II had experienced... 


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How Delba Electrical helps clients improve motor efficiency
14th March 2025

The role of energy efficiency in electrical rotating machine repairs At Delba Electrical, energy efficiency is a key focus. As a leader in the repair and maintenance of electrical rotating... 


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Lubrication firm launches sustainable oil buy-back initiative
14th March 2025

Leader in lubrication solutions Atlas Oil in February announced the launch of its Sustainable Oil Buy-Back Program, in partnership with the nonprofit organisation Rose Foundation. This initiative... 


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Black Pine oxide gold project, US – update
14th March 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Liberty Gold has reached key permitting milestones for its project. 


Location map of the Jaguar nickel project
Jaguar nickel sulphide project, Brazil – update
14th March 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

ASX-listed exploration company Centaurus Metals has identified significant opportunities for improvement to the feasibility study estimates. 


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Amplats’ Mogalakwena mine achieves IRMA 50 on responsible mining standard
13th March 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Platinum group metals (PGM) miner Anglo American Platinum’s (Amplats’) Mogalakwena mine complex, in Limpopo, has achieved an Initiative for Responsible Mining Assurance (IRMA) 50 measurement.... 


CNSC sets hearings dates for NexGen project, Indigenous partners urge urgency
CNSC sets hearings dates for NexGen project, Indigenous partners urge urgency
12th March 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Uranium company NexGen Energy confirmed on Tuesday that the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) has set dates for the commission hearing, marking a key milestone in the Rook I project’s... 


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United Mining Services Group: Value driven solutions to the mining and mineral processing markets
12th March 2025

The United Mining Services Group (UMS Group) provides expertise that allows mining companies to access their most challenging ore bodies and extract minerals safely and efficiently.  


Unearth potential of mining in West Africa with Wampex webinar
Unearth potential of mining in West Africa with Wampex webinar
12th March 2025

The event organisers of the West African Mining and Power Exhibition and Conference (WAMPEX/WAMPOC) in Ghana are eager to get the conversation started ahead of the event in May. In collaboration... 


TOMRA Mining’s Test Centers: unlocking the potential of sensor-based ore sorting
TOMRA Mining’s Test Centers: unlocking the potential of sensor-based ore sorting
11th March 2025

TOMRA Mining’s global network of Test Centers provides mining companies with a vital resource to make informed decisions about sensor-based ore sorting. By testing material samples under real-world... 


Roundtable held to address former Rio Tinto mine legacy issues
Roundtable held to address former Rio Tinto mine legacy issues
11th March 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The first roundtable discussion between the Autonomous Bougainville Government (ABG), Bougainville Copper Limited (BCL), and Rio Tinto was held on March 6, in Port Moresby, marking the beginning of... 


ARM Ferrous CE Andre Joubert (left) interviewed by Mining Weekly's Martin Creamer.
South Africa can return to being global ferroalloy hub, ARM’s Andre Joubert reiterates
11th March 2025 By: Martin Creamer

South Africa has extensively tested highly convincing home-grown smelting technology that has the potential to re-establish this country as a global ferroalloys hub by enabling it to produce... 


Geopacific advances Woodlark gold project with major drilling programme
Geopacific advances Woodlark gold project with major drilling programme
11th March 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

ASX-listed Geopacific Resources is set to begin a 30 000-m drilling programme at its 1.7-million-ounce Woodlark gold project in Papua New Guinea. Following the completion of a A$40-million... 


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Iron-ore production to accelerate over next five years – BMI
11th March 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Global iron-ore production growth is expected to accelerate over 2025 to 2029, with production to reach 2.92-billion tonnes by 2029, BMI, a unit of Fitch Solutions, says in its latest ‘Outlook for... 


Brazil’s red tape is ‘cooling’ investment, mining group says
11th March 2025 By: Reuters

The growing global demand for critical minerals could be a boon for Brazil, but the strict licensing process is holding back development, says the country’s former environmental chief who now heads... 


Merafe CEO Zanele Matlala (left) and Merafe FD Ditabe Chocho.
New ferroalloy technology pilot results ‘looking great’, Merafe presentation hears
10th March 2025 By: Martin Creamer

The results of the pilot testing of a new Proudly South African smelting technology, which lowers electricity usage and has the potential to render local ferroalloy beneficiation globally... 


DMRE denies allegations that it is ignoring claims of illegal sugilite mining
10th March 2025 By: Darren Parker

The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) has denied allegations from PP Gemstones that it is ignoring illegal sugilite mining by Black Rock mine and failing to respond to legal... 


Early works construction gets under way at Oko West – GMIN
10th March 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Toronto-listed G Mining Ventures (GMIN) has initiated site preparation activities at its Oko West gold project, in Guyana. With the interim environmental permit from the Guyana Environmental... 


Re-elected Cook govt must prioritise energy transition, streamline approvals, says CME
Re-elected Cook govt must prioritise energy transition, streamline approvals, says CME
10th March 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The Chamber of Minerals and Energy of Western Australia (CME) on Monday congratulated Premier Roger Cook on his government’s re-election in this weekend’s state election and said the government... 


Seaweed acts as a sponge for minerals, new assays confirm
7th March 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Australia-listed BPH Global has reported exceptional gold and copper assay results from its seaweed cultivation research, validating the potential of marine plants to absorb valuable minerals from... 


Cinovec declared strategic by Czech government
Cinovec declared strategic by Czech government
7th March 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

ASX- and Aim-listed European Metals Holdings said on Friday that its Cinovec mineral deposit had been declared a “strategic deposit” under the Czech Construction Code. This designation was a... 


TANGIBLE RESULTS
The Maric flow control valve range has demonstrated tangible results in reducing water wastage
Advanced valve solutions enhance water, air consumption efficiency
7th March 2025 By: Simone Liedtke

Amid growing concerns over resource conservation and operational efficiency, the mining sector is increasingly turning to advanced valve solutions to optimise water and air consumption, says... 


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New products add value to wire ropes
7th March 2025 By: Halima Frost

The onboarding of a wire rope specialist to promote high-performance lubricant manufacturer and distributor Lubrication Engineers South Africa’s (LESA’s) recently launched Wirelife Monolec... 


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Legal protection benefits rail corridor investors
7th March 2025

The multijurisdictional nature the Lobito Corridor project – which comprises a 1 300-km railway linking Angola’s Port of Lobito to the mineral-rich regions of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)... 


Tyre industry concerned about possible AGOA expulsion
7th March 2025 By: Irma Venter

South Africa’s tyre, equipment and parts industry says it is concerned about possible tariff jumps, lost contracts and supply chain disruptions, should South Africa’s duty-free access to the US... 


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Baptiste nickel project, Canada – update
7th March 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Vancouver-based junior nickel mining company FPX Nickel Corp will initiate a scoping study for a Canadian refinery with the capacity to produce 32 000 t/y of nickel in sulphate.  


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Eva copper mine project, Australia – update
7th March 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Work on the feasibility study update is progressing well. 


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Wheeler River uranium project, Canada – update
7th March 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Uranium project developer Denison Mines expects to start site preparation and construction activities in early 2026. 


Watch expert speakers discuss sustainable practices in the transportation and logistics industry in this webinar hosted on behalf of dmg events Transport Evolution Africa
Panellists urge sustainable practices in the transportation, logistics industry
6th March 2025 By: Shannon de Ryhove

The transportation and logistics industry in Africa is at a pivotal crossroads. As global sustainability efforts intensify, companies across the continent must adapt to greener practices despite... 


Harmony Gold CEO Beyers Nel (left) being interviewed by Mining Weekly's Martin Creamer.
Harmony Gold well down the track with its cost-effective renewable-energy build
6th March 2025 By: Martin Creamer

South Africa’s biggest gold mining company is well down the track with its solar build amid group operating free cash flows increasing by 46% to a new half-year record of R10.4-billion in the six... 


Rio Tinto finalises $6.7bn acquisition of Arcadium Lithium
Rio Tinto finalises $6.7bn acquisition of Arcadium Lithium
6th March 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Diversified mining major Rio Tinto has officially completed its $6.7-billion acquisition of Arcadium Lithium. The deal, sanctioned by the Royal Court of Jersey on Wednesday, integrates Arcadium... 


Schneider Electric unveils EcoStruxure Service Plan to monitor Partial Discharge on Medium Voltage Switchgear
6th March 2025

Schneider Electric South Africa, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has launched its EcoStruxure Service Plan (ESP) in the Anglophone African region for... 


Highland Copper awarded updated air permit for Copperwood
5th March 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

TSX-V-listed Highland Copper Company has received approval for its updated air permit application for the Copperwood project in Michigan, US, the company announced on Tuesday. The Michigan... 


Kiboko Group has announced a game-changing partnership with the world’s third-largest mining machinery manufacturer XCMG
Kiboko Group, XCMG forge strategic partnership to drive innovation, sustainability in S Africa’s mining industry
5th March 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

A new player in South Africa’s mining equipment sector, Kiboko Group, has announced a game-changing partnership with the world’s third-largest mining machinery manufacturer XCMG. This... 


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