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Emerging copper miner Koryx appoints new president, COO
19th November 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

TSX-V-listed Koryx Copper has appointed Heye Daun president and CEO effective immediately. Daun will also retain his position as chairperson.  


EQ Resources signs binding agreement to acquire Tungsten Metals Group
18th November 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed EQ Resources (EQR) has signed a binding heads of agreement (HoA) to acquire 100% of the shares in Tungsten Metals Group (TMG) and its subsidiaries, as well as the 40% interest in Asia... 


Vemetco
Bushveld suspends trading after failing to secure funds
18th November 2024 By: Darren Parker

Vanadium producer Bushveld Minerals has suspended the trading of its shares on the Aim market of the LSE after it failed to secure additional funds to address its liquidity position. The company... 


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Sibanye-Stillwater secures six health and safety awards
18th November 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Multinational miner Sibanye-Stillwater’s South African operations received six industry health and safety awards at the Southern African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (SAIMM) MineSafe 2024... 


Illegal miners
Ramaphosa calls for peaceful resolution to police standoff with illegal miners
18th November 2024 By: Sashnee Moodley

President Cyril Ramaphosa described the Stilfontein mine as a “crime scene”, on Monday, as he called for a peaceful resolution to the standoff at the disused mine shaft, where illegal miners are... 


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Bannerman Energy appoints Bruce McFadzean as nonexec director
18th November 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

ASX-listed Bannerman Energy has appointed Bruce McFadzean as a nonexecutive director, effective November 18. McFadzean is a mining engineer with over 40 years of mining and process experience... 


Mines and quarries can take advantage of the many benefits of renting dewatering pumps from IPR to help improve their bottom line
Why pump rental makes sense for quarries and mines
18th November 2024

In an environment where capital is not always available, renting dewatering pumps from IPR (Integrated Pump Rental) allows cash-strapped quarries and mines to save money, access the newest... 


The Zinkgruvan mine
Boliden is closing in on deal for Lundin's European mines
18th November 2024 By: Bloomberg

Sweden’s Boliden is closing in on a deal to buy Lundin Mining’s two European mines, according to people familiar with the situation. The two companies are in advanced talks over the assets, said... 


Geraldine Slattery
BHP warns Australian mining not ready for low-cost competitors
18th November 2024 By: Bloomberg

BHP Group’s Australia chief said the nation can’t rely on its traditional mining export markets and is unprepared for a new era of lower-cost competitors. The boom in demand from China’s... 


Terence Holohan
Resolute Mining agrees to pay $160m to Mali as CEO, employees remain detained
18th November 2024 By: Reuters

Australia's Resolute Mining said on Monday that it would pay $160-million to Mali's government to help resolve a tax dispute after the West African country detained its CEO Terence Holohan and two... 


Sheila Khama
Opinion: De Beers resumes exploration in Angola and Botswana’s new leaders see red
15th November 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

In this article, policy adviser and former De Beers Botswana CEO Sheila Khama writes about De Beers' exploration in Angola and asks whether Botswana should be concerned. On October 23, De Beers... 


new container wagons from Galison
Lobito Atlantic Railways takes delivery of 275 new container wagons
15th November 2024 By: Darren Parker

The first batch of 275 new container wagons bought from Galison Manufacturing in South Africa has arrived in Lobito, Angola, to reinforce the transport capacity of the Lobito Atlantic Railway... 


The Telfer operation in Australia
Greatland to take over Australian mines from Newmont in coming weeks
15th November 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

Aim-listed Greatland Gold’s $475-million acquisition of the Telfer and Havieron assets, in Australia, from gold major Newmont is nearing completion, with a conclusion date set for early December.... 


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Coal, gold weigh on mining industry’s production increases
15th November 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

South Africa’s gold and coal sectors were the only sectors to post decreases in production for September and the situation is unlikely to turn around markedly in the near term. Statistics South... 


France's Orano warns of financial problems at Niger uranium plant Somair
15th November 2024 By: Reuters

French nuclear fuels company Orano warned on Friday of a "deteriorating financial situation" at its Somair uranium plant in Niger, whose board it said had sought a temporary halt on expenditures... 


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Langer Heinrich uranium restart project, Namibia – update
15th November 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Paladin Energy has revised downwards its production forecast for the Langer Heinrich mine. 


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Kayelekera uranium restart project, Malawi – update
15th November 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Lotus Resources is fully funded to restart production. 


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Harmony Gold renewable-energy programme, South Africa – update
15th November 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Construction of the Moab Khotsong solar PV will start before the end of 2024. 


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Balama graphite project, Mozambique – update
15th November 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Syrah Resources has received the first disbursement of $53-million from its loan agreement with the US International Development Finance Corporation to support the development of the project. 


Amandelbult chrome recovery plant
Amandelbult mine, South Africa
15th November 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

A platinum group metals mine on the north-western limb of the Bushveld Complex, in Limpopo, between Northam and Thabazimbi. 


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Detecting misalignment, imbalance and bearing issues to enhance performance
15th November 2024

Electrical rotating machines are the workhorses of many industrial applications, driving everything from manufacturing machines to mining equipment. The performance and longevity of these... 


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ALPINE leads the way in continuous mining and bulk materials handling
15th November 2024

ALPINE is an engineering, consulting and equipment supply company in the field of continuous mining and bulk materials handling. The team at ALPINE comprises top industry experts who have... 


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Company highlights immigration compliance challenges
15th November 2024 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

An examination of the legal obligations of employers when hiring foreign workers was communicated during corporate law firm Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr’s Immigration Compliance and Workplace Enforcement... 


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Sustainability, community focus integral to agricultural business
15th November 2024 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

To demonstrate its commitment to sustainability and community empowerment, Stellenbosch wine producer Spier Wine Farm highlights the importance of remaining mindful of its environmental impact... 


Engineering group completes two major bespoke projects for international mining client
15th November 2024 By: Natasha Odendaal

Mechanical and industrial engineering firm Duys Engineering Group has successfully completed two large projects on time for Dublin- and London-listed international mining concern Kenmare Resources,... 


An image of a Schurco Slurry pump system at a copper mine.
Copper demand spurs innovative mining
15th November 2024 By: Nadine Ramdass

Amid growing copper demand globally, driven by the energy transition, mining companies face significant pressures to increase output amid declining copper head grades.  To meet this challenge,... 


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Digital tools poised to transform copper mining
15th November 2024 By: Nadine Ramdass

Digital transformation is poised to reshape copper mining through enhancing efficiency, sustainability and decision-making, reports industrial solutions specialist Dickinson Group of Companies... 


Roger Baxter and Johan Odendaal.
South Africa back on investor radar screen, Roger Baxter reports
14th November 2024 By: Martin Creamer

People are sitting up and taking notice of South Africa being very much back on the investment radar screen, Southern Palladium executive chairperson Roger Baxter said on Thursday. This follows the... 


Gold Fields' Cerro Corona mine, in Peru
Gold Fields records quarterly output increases across portfolio
14th November 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

JSE-listed Gold Fields made notable operational improvements in the quarter ended September 30, resulting in a 12% quarter-on-quarter increase in output to 510 000 oz and a 3% quarter-on-quarter... 


Beyers Nel
Harmony appoints Beyers Nel CEO, Floyd Masemula deputy CEO
14th November 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Gold miner Harmony Gold Mining Company has appointed Beyers Nel to succeed Peter Steenkamp as CEO, with effect from January 1. Floyd Masemula has also been appointed deputy CEO from January 1,... 


Antofagasta unveils South America's first hydrogen-powered locomotive
Antofagasta unveils South America's first hydrogen-powered locomotive
14th November 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Chile-based copper miner Antofagasta’s transport division, Ferrocarril de Antofagasta a Bolivia (FCAB), has unveiled South America’s first hydrogen-powered locomotive. The new locomotive, which... 


Hudbay says copper and gold diversification drives strong Q3 performance
Hudbay says copper and gold diversification drives strong Q3 performance
14th November 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

Canadian miner Hudbay Minerals delivered strong operating and financial results in the third quarter, with record gold production in Manitoba and robust cost controls across the business, says CEO... 


Gold Fields may sell smaller mines to focus on new Canadian Osisko assets
Gold Fields may sell smaller mines to focus on new Canadian Osisko assets
14th November 2024 By: Reuters

Gold Fields may look for buyers for its smaller mines in Ghana and Peru to focus on bigger operations and is hoping to make new mineral discoveries at both mines to enhance their appeal, CEO Mike... 


Ali Jumaa, Digital Product Manager for Sandvik Rock Processing
Market embraces automation and monitoring systems for crushers
14th November 2024

Among the attractions of the Sandvik Digital Assistant (SAM) is that it delivers value to everyone in the crushing and screening value chain, raising the game for forward-looking mines. Recently... 


Resolute shares suspended after Mali demands $160m
Resolute shares suspended after Mali demands $160m
14th November 2024 By: Bloomberg

Resolute Mining suspended trading after Mali demanded the Australian gold miner pay about $160-million to resolve a tax dispute that’s seen its chief executive officer detained. The company’s... 


BHP's Spence mine
BHP set to detail copper growth plans on Chile roadshow, analysts say
14th November 2024 By: Reuters

BHP Group is likely to flesh out plans next week to spend at least $7-billion over the coming years to recover more metal from the world's biggest copper mine, Escondida in Chile, investors and... 


ENS executive consultant Willem le Roux
ENS concerned about ‘too harsh’ provisions in incoming Mine Health and Safety Amendment Bill
14th November 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Law firm ENS on November 14 presented a webinar unpacking amendments to the Mine Health and Safety Act (MHSA), which will soon be presented for approval in the National Assembly. The webinar was... 


Sovereign completes mining trials at Malawi project
13th November 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Aim- and ASX-listed Sovereign Metals has successfully completed the mining trials stage of its pilot mining and land rehabilitation programme (pilot phase) at the Kasiya rutile/graphite project, in... 


Troubled times for Lindi Jumbo owner
Troubled times for Lindi Jumbo owner
13th November 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The Australian company owning and operating the Lindi Jumbo graphite mine in Tanzania has gone into voluntary administration.  Jeremy Nipps and Tom Birch of Cor Cordis were appointed joint and... 


MinRes shuts Bald Hill lithium mine amid market slowdown
MinRes shuts Bald Hill lithium mine amid market slowdown
13th November 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

Australian miner Mineral Resources (MinRes) has announced the temporary closure of its Bald Hill lithium mine near Kambalda, Western Australia, as the global lithium market continues to face a... 


Employees at the Grosvenor coal mine
Anglo American coal bidders down to three, say sources
13th November 2024 By: Reuters

The final bidders for Anglo American's Australian coal assets are down to Yancoal Australia, Stanmore Resources and Peabody Energy Corp, three sources with knowledge of the matter told Reuters. The... 


Suncor Energy beats Q3 profit estimates on higher production, raises dividend
13th November 2024 By: Reuters

Canada's Suncor Energy raised its quarterly dividend on Tuesday after the integrated oil and gas firm beat estimates for third-quarter profit, as it benefited from higher oil production and demand... 


Kibali gold mine.
Why gold equities are continuing to underperform the gold price
12th November 2024 By: Martin Creamer

Why is it that gold equities are continuing to underperform the gold price? That is a question Mining Weekly put to Barrick president and CEO Dr Mark Bristow after he noted the lag of gold equities... 


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