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Resolute announces initial mineral resource at Bantaco
24th July 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

ASX- and LSE-listed Resolute Mining has announced an initial mineral resource estimate (MRE) for the Bantaco South and West prospects at its Bantaco project, which is situated 20 km east of the... 


The Eland mine
Northam reports solid operational performance at Zondereinde and Booysendal
24th July 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Platinum group metals (PGMs) miner Northam Platinum has reported a solid operational performance from its Zondereinde and Booysendal mines, in Limpopo and Mpumalanga respectively, for the financial... 


The extension of the Highland Valley mine will secure access to copper for the next two decades.
Teck approves multibillion-dollar life extension of Canada's biggest copper mine
24th July 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Canadian metals miner Teck Resources on Wednesday sanctioned the construction of a major life extension project at its Highland Valley Copper (HVC) mine in British Columbia, securing the... 


Rio Tinto Minerals CE Sinead Kaufmann
Rio Tinto, Enami ink binding JV deal on Chile lithium project
24th July 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Diversified miner Rio Tinto and Chile’s State-owned Empresa Nacional de Minería, or Enami, have signed a binding agreement to form a joint venture (JV) for the development of the Salares... 


The Iduapriem gold mine in Ghana
New Ghana mining laws to shorten licence periods, boost community investment
23rd July 2025 By: Reuters

Ghana plans to shorten mining licence durations and mandate direct revenue-sharing with local communities in its most sweeping mining law reforms in nearly two decades, details of which were... 


Seriti Resources Group CEO Mike Teke.
Wind turbine four on way up, Seriti CEO Mike Teke tells Coal & Energy Transition Day
23rd July 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Today, as I speak to you, our fourth wind turbine is probably on its way up, Seriti Resources Group CEO Mike Teke, who has also just opened a new coal mine down the road from the turbine in South... 


Yancoal’s Premier Coal mine hits 100Mt milestone
23rd July 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Yancoal Australia’s Premier Coal operation has surpassed 100-million tonnes of coal production since mining began at its current site in 1996, a milestone that reinforces its role as Western... 


Meteoric raises A$42.5m in oversubscribed placement for Brazil REE project
23rd July 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

ASX-listed Meteoric Resources has secured firm commitments to raise A$42.5-million through an oversubscribed share placement, boosting the company’s balance sheet ahead of a final investment... 


Paladin sets uranium production guidance for Namibia mine
Paladin sets uranium production guidance for Namibia mine
23rd July 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Australia- and Canada-listed Paladin Energy on Wednesday issued its 2026 financial year guidance for its Langer Heinrich uranium mine (LHM) in Namibia, projecting increased output as mining... 


Prime Minister Mark Carney
Carney confirms major federal projects office to launch by Labour Day
23rd July 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Prime Minister Mark Carney has confirmed that the major federal projects office will be operational by early September, as part of a strategy to accelerate project approvals and drive economic... 


Electrowinning building structure in March 2025.
Taseko says Florence project 90% complete, on track for first production in 2025
22nd July 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Taseko Mines said on Tuesday that construction at its 100%-owned Florence Copper project in Arizona is more than 90% complete and remains on schedule for first copper cathode production before the... 


African Mining Week 2025: Unlocking Africa’s Mineral Wealth through Investment, Innovation and Beneficiation
22nd July 2025

As the global energy transition accelerates and demand for critical minerals continues to surge, Africa’s vast mineral wealth – accounting for 30% of the world’s critical minerals - is capturing... 


When Africa's resources run out, who will need her?
When Africa's resources run out, who will need her?
22nd July 2025

As with most emerging economies, South Africa and Africa have significant economic potential that remains unexplored, but it is how that potential is leveraged that will determine the ability for... 


Seabed regulators will scrutinise mining firms seeking US licences
Seabed regulators will scrutinise mining firms seeking US licences
22nd July 2025 By: Bloomberg

A United Nations-affiliated organisation with jurisdiction over the global seabed took a tentative step Monday to respond to US President Donald Trump’s fast-tracking of deep-sea mining for... 


Trump's critical minerals obsession reignites deep-sea mining
Trump's critical minerals obsession reignites deep-sea mining
22nd July 2025 By: Bloomberg

The leader of one of the most aggressive seabed mining startups spent years invoking global warming to spark interest in extracting avocado-sized rocks rich in electric-vehicle battery metals from... 


IFAT Africa 2025 reinforces its role as Africa’s environmental solutions hub
21st July 2025

7,768 visitors from 20+countries attended IFAT Africa co-located with analytica Lab Africa. 178 Exhibitors from 20+ countries at IFAT Africa  International Pavilions from China, Germany, and... 


South Africa Manganese operation in South Africa's Northern Cape.
South Africa Manganese delivers strong finish with 48% higher final quarter sales
21st July 2025 By: Martin Creamer

South Africa Manganese finished the financial year strongly, South32, the Johannesburg-, Sydney- and London-listed diversified mining company reported on Monday, July 21. June quarter sales soared... 


Three decarbonisation myths and how organisations can debunk them
Three decarbonisation myths and how organisations can debunk them
21st July 2025

By: Kshitij Batra - Senior Vice President, International Hub, Power Products at Schneider Electric If good intentions were enough to decarbonise the planet, our climate goals might not be slipping... 


Lifezone founder and chairperson Keith Liddell
Lifezone takes full control of Kabanga Nickel as BHP exits
21st July 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

NYSE-listed Lifezone Metals has taken full control of one of the world’s most significant undeveloped nickel sulphide projects after acquiring BHP’s 17% stake in Kabanga Nickel. The transaction,... 


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Lotus to be issued ESIA certificate for Kayelekera
18th July 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

ASX-listed Lotus Resources has reported that the Malawi Environment Protection Authority (Mepa) will issue the environmental- and social-impact assessment (ESIA) certificate for the Kayelekera... 


Northern Dynasty seeks fast-track court ruling to overturn Pebble EPA veto
Northern Dynasty seeks fast-track court ruling to overturn Pebble EPA veto
18th July 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Copper and gold project developer Northern Dynasty Minerals has asked a federal court in Alaska to move forward with a summary judgment schedule in its lawsuit over the veto of its Pebble copper... 


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Firm introduces third waterjet machine
18th July 2025 By: Trent Roebeck

Germiston-based waterjet cutting and computer numerical control (CNC) machining company MAXJET last month announced the commissioning of its third waterjet machine to help enhance its operations.... 


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Supplier highlights safety component of gas detectors
18th July 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Portable gas detectors are crucial for safety in various industries, as they provide real-time monitoring of hazardous gases. This, in turn, allows for the timely detection of leaks, the prevention... 


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Firm outlines evolving dust control framework
18th July 2025

The cumulative health effects of prolonged dust exposure, including respiratory and cardiovascular diseases, have now positioned dust as a serious environmental and occupational hazard, resulting... 


Infrastructure gaps hinder mineral supply chains
18th July 2025 By: Lynne Davies

While initiatives to modernise Southern Africa’s mineral logistics corridors and improve cross-border cooperation are gaining traction, the pace of reform is still too slow to match the rising... 


A picture of the Seal Saver range of sleeves that protect hydraulic systems
Easy-to-apply cylinder guard prevents early failure
18th July 2025

Protecting hydraulic and pneumatic cylinder rods with protective boots, as opposed to simply replacing them, is an effective method to extend the lifespan of a hydraulic cylinder in addition to... 


An image of showing air pollution
Consultancy underscores value of air-quality offsets
18th July 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Air-quality offsets offer a valuable tool for providing significant improvements in air quality, particularly when direct emission reductions are challenging or unfeasible, highlights global mining... 


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Contractor champions proactive approach to dust suppression
18th July 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Dust, especially from demolition activity, can contain harmful substances and exacerbate respiratory issues, thereby highlighting the importance of being proactive in adequately implementing... 


Establishment of national water agency draws closer
18th July 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

South Africa’s ambitions of establishing a new State-owned water entity, set to be responsible for financing, developing and managing the country’s water infrastructure, is progressing steadily.... 


Image of mound of gold
Grassy Mountain gold project, US – update
18th July 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Paramount Gold Nevada is progressing towards securing federal approval for the project. 


Image of gold bars
Loma Larga gold project, Ecuador – update
18th July 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Gold mining company Dundee Precious Metals has been granted an environmental licence for exploitation for the Loma Larga project. 


Aerial view of Lumwana copper project
Lumwana superpit expansion project, Zambia – update
18th July 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Site construction is under way. 


Image of Kathleen Valley lithium stockpile
Kathleen Valley lithium/tantalum project, Australia – update
18th July 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

The Western Australian government has welcomed the launch of the Kathleen Valley project, hailing it as a milestone for the nation’s critical minerals sector. 


DWS convenes working group to tackle Vaalkop invasive infestation
18th July 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

A multi-stakeholder working group is set to be established to respond to the growing infestation of water hyacinth and Salvinia minima at Vaalkop dam in Rustenburg, in the North West province.... 


Image of lithium ore
Seymour and Root – mine and concentrator projects, Canada – update
18th July 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Green Technology Metals has been forced to defer the release of its definitive feasibility study for the Seymour project.  


Impala Rustenburg processing plant
Impala Platinum seeking SO2 limit in Rustenburg to ensure continued lawful operation
17th July 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Impala Platinum Holdings Limited (Implats) intends to apply to South Africa’s National Air Quality Officer for an alternative sulphur dioxide (SO2) emissions limit to ensure continued lawful... 


Antofagasta's Los Pelambres operations
Antofagasta lifts first-half output on strong performances at Centinela, Los Pelambres
17th July 2025 By: Darren Parker

Chilean copper miner Antofagasta has delivered increased production at its two largest copper mining districts, Los Pelambres and Centinela, in Chile, for the second quarter. Copper production at... 


Resources Watch
Resources Watch
16th July 2025

This week: Maelgwyn Mineral Services Africa advances sustainable mineral processing in Africa; and, Big cost-cut uplift for major Limpopo platinum group metals project 


Not an afterthought – integrating healthcare technology at the very beginning
Not an afterthought – integrating healthcare technology at the very beginning
16th July 2025

By: Thabang Byl - Buildings Segment Lead at Schneider Electric Today’s modern healthcare facilities have, respectfully, moved beyond bricks, mortar and medical equipment to now include... 


Indigenous groups ask Chile court to pause community review of Codelco-SQM lithium deal
Indigenous groups ask Chile court to pause community review of Codelco-SQM lithium deal
16th July 2025 By: Reuters

Two Indigenous groups in northern Chile have asked a local court to suspend a state-led community review process that is required for a lithium partnership between copper giant Codelco and lithium... 


In a $500-million partnership with Apple, MP Materials will significantly expand the capacity of its Fort Worth, Texas, factory to supply recycled rare earth magnets.
MP Materials to supply Apple with 100% recycled rare earth magnets
15th July 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

NYSE-listed MP Materials signed a long-term agreement to supply technology giant Apple with rare earth magnets manufactured in the US entirely from recycled materials, the companies announced on... 


Haranga permit renewal secures exploration activity for Saraya through 2027
15th July 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

ASX-listed Haranga Resources’s subsidiary Mandinga Resources has been granted another renewal for the exploration permit on the Saraya uranium project, in Senegal. The renewal of the exploration... 


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Differential Pressure Measurement Made Simple
15th July 2025

(Virtual Showroom) Differential pressure sensors employ a metallic measuring cell at their core, which provides several significant advantages. These sensors are particularly well-suited for... 


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