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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... 


BOLSTERING PRESENCE
The project is set to bolster Namibia’s position as one of the world’s leading uranium producers
Uranium mine moving closer to production
21st February 2025 By: Simone Liedtke

The Namibia-based Etango uranium project of Australian uranium development company Bannerman Energy is advancing towards production, with first uranium output expected in 2028. The project is set... 


JOHN SISAY
Despite Namibia’s growing reputation in the global mining sector, much of its land remains underexplored
Mining sector in global spotlight
21st February 2025 By: Simone Liedtke

Namibia’s mining industry is gaining global recognition, driven by strong regulations, clear policies and a commitment to economic growth, reports copper mining company Consolidated Copper CEO John... 


Rosond appoints industry veteran to drive innovation, growth
21st February 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

As experienced mining professional Glen McGavigan settles into his new role as CEO of drilling and exploration specialist Rosond, he is eyeing a new era of growth and innovation, as well as... 


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Multifaceted approach required for sector resilience
21st February 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Building long-term resilience in South Africa’s mining sector requires a multifaceted approach that includes the integration of new technologies, enhanced safety standards, adequate fit-for purpose... 


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Uncrewed surface vehicles transform maritime security, defence
21st February 2025 By: Lynne Davies

Uncrewed surface vehicles (USVs) are redefining defence and security by enhancing efficiency and reducing risks in maritime operations, says marine automation company Zero USV. By removing the... 


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Sector performance predicated on successful energy adaptation
21st February 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

While mining companies in South Africa are increasingly setting ambitious carbon net zero targets, translating these into tangible actions is a long-term challenge, highlights global professional... 


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Sensors ensure precise measurements during tyre recycling process
21st February 2025

The sensors installed at forward-​looking recycling and plant engineering company Pyrum Innovations’ tyre shredding facility in Dillingen, Germany, offer precise pressure and level measurements... 


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Coal to remain relevant in energy transition – miner
21st February 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

The concurrent use of coal and renewable energy has been identified as a tenable strategy for development of emerging players in South Africa’s mining sector, says midtier coal miner Ndalamo... 


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Budding developer prioritises diversification
21st February 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

More opportunities are likely to emerge in the manganese value chain in future, following anticipated growth in demand for manganese ore and its products including ferromanganese. “This is being... 


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Regulations continue to discourage explorers
21st February 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Mining regulations in South Africa are hindering any meaningful exploration activity, with explorers reducing prospecting budgets, and exploration capital being deployed elsewhere where such... 


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Endeavouring to reach 2030 ESG targets
21st February 2025

Closer collaboration within Africa’s mining ecosystem will be required if the sector is to meet its ambitious environmental, social and governance (ESG) targets for 2030, reports blasting... 


Huawei powers South African farm with solar, stored energy
21st February 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

Global information and communication technology infrastructure and smart devices provider Huawei has installed a LUNA2000 2.0 MWH battery energy storage system (BESS) at Sunspot Farm, in Montagu,... 


Location map of the Madaouela project
Madaouela uranium project, Niger – update
21st February 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Mineral resources company GoviEx has signed a letter of intent with the Niger government agreeing to a structured roadmap that details a mutually acceptable plan to resolve the ongoing dispute... 


Location map of the Molo graphite project
Molo graphite mine expansion, Madagascar – update
21st February 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Strategic materials development company NextSource remains committed to ramping up and expanding operations at its Molo graphite mine despite ongoing market challenges. 


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Okiep Copper Project, South Africa – update
21st February 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

The suspensive conditions to transactions between Orion Minerals’ New Okiep Exploration Company and New Okiep Mining Company, and historically disadvantaged South Africans, have been met. 


Image of graphite on a sorting table at the Orom Cross project
Orom-Cross graphite project, Uganda – update
21st February 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Graphite, nickel and copper developer Blencowe Resources has successfully completed all geotechnical holes at the Camp Lode graphite deposit at the project. 


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Prominent Hill operation expansion project, Australia – update
21st February 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Shaft sinking is about 70% complete. 


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Stibnite gold project, US – update
21st February 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Mining exploration and development company Perpetua Resources Corp has started detailed engineering and a procurement contract with Idaho Power for powerline materials. 


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La Libertad Complex, Nicaragua
21st February 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

A gold mine in the municipal area of La Libertad, Chontales Department, in Nicaragua. 


Hydropower study confirms sustainable, low-cost power supply for Orom-Cross
20th February 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

London-listed Blencowe Resources has completed an initial hydropower study for its Orom-Cross graphite project, in Uganda. The study confirms the availability of abundant, low-cost and renewable... 


The Rosh Pinah Solar Park
Appian to acquire the majority shareholding in Rosh Pinah Solar Park
20th February 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Metals and mining private capital investor Appian Capital Advisory has announced that it will acquire the majority shareholding in Rosh Pinah Solar Park (RPSP) from Emesco Energy to exclusively... 


Gold Fields CEO Mike Fraser
Gold Fields boosts free cash, uplifts dividend, outlines South Deep renewables outlook
20th February 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Johannesburg- and New York-listed Gold Fields on Thursday, February 20, delivered an attributable profit of $1 245-million for the year to the end of December, which was well up on the $703-million... 


Miner Pilbara sees lithium demand rallying on China mine restart
Miner Pilbara sees lithium demand rallying on China mine restart
20th February 2025 By: Bloomberg

Australia’s largest pure-play lithium producer Pilbara Minerals said it sees demand recovering on the restart of a large mine and refinery in China, even as it reported a net loss in its half-year... 


The Gibraltar mine in British Columbia
Taseko forecasts copper growth in 2025
20th February 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Vancouver-based Taseko Mines has outlined a strong growth trajectory for its copper production in 2025, following a challenging 2024 impacted by labour disruptions and maintenance shutdowns. The... 


Aramine announces participation in Bauma 2025 & showcases groundbreaking innovations
20th February 2025

Aramine, a global leader in underground mining equipment, proudly celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, announces its participation in Bauma 2025, the world's leading trade fair for... 


Bauma 2025 - the heartbeat of the global construction industry
20th February 2025 By: Shannon de Ryhove

World leader in trade fairs for construction machinery, building material machines, mining machines, construction vehicles and equipment, Bauma is set to return to Munich from April 7 to 13, 2025.... 


The Los Bronces mine
Anglo American, Codelco seek to unlock further value from Los Bronces, Andina mines
20th February 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

JSE-listed Anglo American’s 50.1%-owned subsidiary Anglo American Sur (AAS) and the Chilean State-owned mining company Codelco have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for a framework to... 


The Mulatos mine in Mexico
Alamos reports record production and strong margins, driving free cash flow
20th February 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Toronto- and New York-listed Alamos Gold has reported a record operational and financial performance for 2024, achieving an all-time high free cash flow of $272-million while continuing to fund... 


The sensory reaction of BMS
The sensory reaction of BMS
20th February 2025

By: Mark Freeman - Offer Manager, Digital Building for Anglophone Africa at Schneider Electric Our senses play a vital role in how we perceive, experience and react to the world around us; it forms... 


Faan Bornman, Technology Manager – Processing Equipment, Multotec
Multotec opens test work and showroom facility, available to local and global clients
20th February 2025

( Virtual Showroom ) Multotec is proud to announce that it has opened its consolidated research and development and test work facility, designed to improve process flow to efficiently serve the... 


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Barrick files technical reports for Lumwana expansion, Reko Diq projects
20th February 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Canadian miner Barrick Gold Corp has filed technical reports for each of the Reko Diq and Lumwana Expansion projects, in Pakistan and Zambia, respectively. Barrick indirectly owns 50% of the Reko... 


Voisey's Bay in Canada
Vale posts $694m loss, dragged down by Canadian assets
20th February 2025 By: Reuters

Brazilian miner Vale reported on Wednesday a $694-million loss in the fourth quarter, missing estimates and swinging from a hefty profit a year earlier, as it logged impairments on some of its... 


Codelco, Anglo American set to jointly operate neighboring Chile mines, newspaper reports
Codelco, Anglo American set to jointly operate neighboring Chile mines, newspaper reports
20th February 2025 By: Reuters

Chilean state-run copper giant Codelco and London-listed miner Anglo American are set to announce a deal to jointly operate neighboring copper mines in central Chile, according to a report by... 


Glencore is studying whether to move primary listing from London
Glencore is studying whether to move primary listing from London
20th February 2025 By: Bloomberg

Glencore said the optimal location for its primary listing “remains under study,” fueling speculation about what would be the most high-profile exit from the UK exchange to date. Glencore began... 


Jacob Stausholm delivered Rio Tinto's 2024 results from the US, where he is meeting with officials.
Rio Tinto CEO weighs in on Trump’s aluminium tariffs
20th February 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Rio Tinto CEO Jakob Stausholm has expressed caution regarding the potential impact of US President Donald Trump’s proposed 25% import tax on all steel and aluminium, stating that the ultimate... 


Salungano CFO resigns
19th February 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

JSE-listed Salungano Group, which owns coal mining operations in South Africa, has announced the resignation of CFO and executive director Kabelo Maroga, with effect from February 18. Acting CFO of... 


The Loulo-Gounkoto complex
Barrick Gold signs agreement with Mali to end mining dispute, sources say
19th February 2025 By: Reuters

Canadian miner Barrick Gold has signed a new agreement with the Malian government to end an almost two-year-old dispute over its mining assets in the West African country, four people familiar with... 


The Gamsberg zinc mine
Aveng shares details of Moolmans subsidiary's R10.6bn contract at Gamsberg
19th February 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

JSE-listed Aveng confirmed on February 19 that its contract mining subsidiary Moolmans had concluded a new 60-month contract, valued at about R10.6-billion, at the Gamsberg zinc mine, in the... 


AngloGold CEO Alberto Calderon
Higher gold price boosts AngloGold’s headline earnings, free cash flow
19th February 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Global gold mining company AngloGold Ashanti has reported a nine-fold year-on-year increase in free cash flow to $942-million for the financial year ended December 31, while adjusted earnings... 


Glencore, CEO Gary Nagle.
Operationally, 2024 was strong year for Glencore, CEO Gary Nagle highlights
19th February 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Operationally, 2024 was a strong year for Glencore,  CEO Gary Nagle highlighted on Wednesday, when the London- and Johannesburg-listed diversified mining and marketing company’s industrial assets... 


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Northam finalises PPA for wheeled wind energy
19th February 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Platinum group metal (PGM) producer Northam has finalised a power purchase agreement (PPA) with an independent power producer (IPP) to supply wheeled electricity from the 140 MW Karreebosch Wind... 


The Stillwater mine
Sibanye-Stillwater flags narrowed 2024 full-year loss a share; a further $500m impairment
19th February 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Multinational mining and metals processing group Sibanye-Stillwater expects to report a loss a share of between R2.45 ($0.13) and R2.71 ($0.15) for the financial year ended December 31, which would... 


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