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Senex and POSCO strike a deal
13th December 2021 By: Esmarie Iannucci

ASX-listed Senex Energy has entered into a binding scheme implementation agreement (SIA) with Korean suitor POSCO International Corporation, under which POSCO was offering A$4.60 a share for each... 


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'Special apartheid': Mantashe accuses anti-Shell lobby of 'oppressing' development
9th December 2021 By: News24Wire

Mineral Resources and Energy Minister Gwede Mantashe has condemned "unrelenting attacks" on oil and gas development in South Africa, which appear designed to thwart economic growth and deepen... 


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Just energy transition makes headlines
9th December 2021

Mining Weekly Editor Martin Creamer discusses the United Nations climate envoy calling for the urgent specification of energy transition action; the Shell Foundation's calls for an energy... 


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Just transition energy projects needed now – Shell Foundation
8th December 2021 By: Martin Creamer

Real projects on the ground, that can transition developing countries to renewable solutions justly, are what is needed now, along with the correct use of blended finance to create sustainable... 


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Specify energy transition action now, the money’s there for it, UN climate envoy urges
7th December 2021 By: Martin Creamer

The energy transition is woefully under specified, the United Nations special envoy on climate change action and finance Mark Carney told a global webinar, in which he described the specifying of... 


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Use renewables to cut carbon and create hydrogen, use hydrogen to cut diesel – Cutifani
2nd December 2021 By: Martin Creamer

Use renewables to cut carbon and create hydrogen, and then use the hydrogen that has been created to replace diesel. Anglo American CE Mark Cutifani proposed this climate blueprint while also... 


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Activist Bluebell asks Glencore to separate its coal business
30th November 2021 By: Bloomberg

Activist hedge fund Bluebell Capital Partners has asked Glencore to separate its thermal coal business because it has become a barrier to investment. The hedge fund firm said that the commodities... 


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Elandsfontein phosphate project, South Africa – update
26th November 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

Kropz has reported that the Elandsfontein project is on schedule, albeit tight. 


Woodside CFO jumps to Newcrest
16th November 2021 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Triple listed gold miner Newcrest Mining has appointed Sherry Duhe as CFO, replacing Gerard Bond, who tendered his resignation after ten years in the role of finance director and CFO. Duhe will... 


GM’s battery bet shows off lithium-metal cell that tops rivals
4th November 2021 By: Bloomberg

SES Holdings, a startup backed by General Motors (GM), is unveiling a lithium-metal battery big enough to power a car, a sign the newcomer is pulling ahead of rivals in its efforts to commercialize... 


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EPA approves Lynas plant in WA
22nd October 2021 By: Esmarie Iannucci

The Western Australian Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) this week granted environmental approval for rare earths producer Lynas to develop its rare earth processing facility. Lynas is... 


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Repurposed EV batteries aids in power storage
22nd October 2021 By: Theresa Bhowan-Rajah

Energy storage solutions are a viable approach in assisting with embedded-electricity solutions, and one such solution is using repurposed electric vehicle (EV) battery cells, battery equipment... 


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Elandsfontein phosphate project, South Africa – update
15th October 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

Kropz has obtained approval from the South African Reserve Bank to proceed with a new convertible equity facility, which will be used to get the Elandsfontein phosphate project commissioned. 


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Billionaire miner sees next fortune in rush for clean energy
14th October 2021 By: Bloomberg

It took Andrew Forrest a little over a decade to build an iron-ore empire to challenge the global majors. Now he’s set himself an equally ambitious timeline to create a global powerhouse in clean... 


Explorer provides update on Senegal project
8th October 2021

West African exploration company Oriole Resources provided an update last month on its Senala gold mining project in Senegal, where joint venture partner IAMGOLD has the option to spend up to... 


Drilling confirms geological model
8th October 2021

Gold miner West African Resources (WAF) reported last month that resource definition drilling has confirmed the geological model, with extensive zones of gold mineralisation intercepted at the... 


Fracking is going electric and not everyone is impressed
6th October 2021 By: Bloomberg

Low-carbon fracking - as oxymoronic as it sounds - is gaining traction across the US But since it still extracts the very oil and gas that fossil-fuel critics want the world to stop consuming... 


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Yaouré gold mine, Côte d'Ivoire
1st October 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

Perseus Mining has updated the life-of-mine plan for the gold mine. 


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In Arizona, Rio Tinto CEO seeks 'win-win' for Resolution copper project
30th September 2021 By: Reuters

A key Native American leader in Arizona declined to meet Rio Tinto's chief executive this week, the latest roadblock in the mining giant's search for a "win-win" compromise to build its... 


Origo Africa announces reseller agreement with Techniche
27th September 2021

Origo Africa Announces Reseller Agreement with Techniche Origo Africa, a leading African facilities maintenance company, is pleased to announce a reseller agreement with global technology company,... 


New presses give Multotec the edge in mill linings
22nd September 2021

Responding to the rising demand, Multotec has added to its facilities two new rubber vulcanisation presses at its extensive local manufacturing facility in Spartan, Gauteng – raising quality levels... 


Shell divests of Permian assets
21st September 2021 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Oil and gas major Shell has struck a $9.5-billion agreement to sell its Permian business to ConocoPhillips, subject to regulatory approvals. Shell’s Permian business includes ownership in... 


Work advances at Warrawoona
14th September 2021 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Gold developer Calidus Resources has finalised a A$210-million mining contract with contractor Macmahon for the Warrawoona gold project, in Western Australia. The contract involves the development... 


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Elandsfontein phosphate project, South Africa – update
10th September 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

Significant progress continues to be made at the project. 


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K. Hill manganese project, Botswana – update
10th September 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

Giyani Metals Corp has announced an updated mineral resources estimate for its K.Hill project as part of the feasibility study for the project. 


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From improving equipment reliability to unearthing the riches of tomorrow
9th September 2021

Shell Lubricants believes that there is potential for lubrication to deliver significant business value by contributing to improved productivity and reduced costs. Whether your mining operations... 


Payment24 platform enables SA Taxi rewards programme, for safer, smarter taxi operations
8th September 2021

SA Taxi, in partnership with Payment24, is enhancing its rewards programme to give South African taxi operators, owners and drivers expanded rewards. SA Taxi, part of the Transaction Capital group... 


Giyani announces maiden indicated mineral resources at K.Hill
3rd September 2021 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Canadian exploration company Giyani Metals has announced an updated mineral resource estimate (MRE) for its K.Hill project, in Botswana, as part of the feasibility study for the project. Infill... 


Yaouré gold mine, Côte d'Ivoire
3rd September 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

Perseus Mining has updated the life-of-mine plan for the Yaouré mine. 


'Extremely dangerous' Hurricane Ida knocks out more oil than Katrina
28th August 2021 By: Reuters

US oil and gas companies on Friday cut more than 1.6-million barrels of oil production as a major storm churned toward oilfields that provide 17% of the nation's oil production. Production... 


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Fully developed legislation needed
27th August 2021 By: Nadine Ramdass

The legislation has not caught up with where the gas industry needs it to be, says gas producer Renergen CEO and MD Stefano Marani. Technical aspects that are critical to companies’ decision-making... 


Multinational oil company promotes EALs growth
27th August 2021 By: Claire O'Reilly

Biodegradable, environmentally acceptable lubricants (EALs) offer companies a solution to balance productivity and environmental protection, with performance levels comparable with those of... 


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LNG opportunities abound
27th August 2021 By: Nadine Ramdass

The anticipated decline of Mozambique’s Pande & Temane gasfields creates a need for new sources of natural gas for the local industry, says engineering services consulting firm WSP regional... 


BHP will fully evacuate its Shenzi platform and shut in its production by Friday.
US offshore oil workers flee as storm approaches Gulf of Mexico
26th August 2021 By: Reuters

US energy companies on Thursday began airlifting workers from Gulf of Mexico oil production platforms and moved vessels from the path of what could become a devastating hurricane by the weekend.... 


Oriole reports maiden inferred gold resource for Faré South
23rd August 2021 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Aim-listed Oriole Resources has completed, independently of joint venture partner IAMGOLD, a mineral resource estimate (MRE) for the Faré South projects at its Senala project in Senegal. It has... 


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Latest separation tech on show this year
20th August 2021

Separation technology company Eriez will exhibit its suspended electromagnets (SEs), wet drum separators and flotation technology at this year’s MINExpo International in Las Vegas, Nevada, in the... 


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Thos Begbie & Co
20th August 2021

Thos Begbie & Co was established in 1887 by Scottish marine engineer and pioneer Thomas Begbie, in the newly proclaimed gold-rush town of Johannesburg.  Amanagement buyout in 1989 further boosted... 


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Sanankoro gold project, Mali – update
13th August 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

Cora Gold has received its ninth set of drill results from its biggest-ever drilling campaign at its Sanankoro gold project. 


Shell to pay $110m to end 30-year Nigeria oil spill case
12th August 2021 By: Bloomberg

Royal Dutch Shell’s Nigerian unit agreed to pay a community in the West African country more than $110-million to resolve a long-running dispute over an oil spill that occurred more than 50 years... 


Now climate activists want BHP to keep hold of its fossil fuels
Now climate activists want BHP to keep hold of its fossil fuels
11th August 2021 By: Bloomberg

BHP Group, the world’s top miner, should abandon plans for multi-billion dollar sales of fossil fuels assets and instead responsibly close down the operations, according to an environmental... 


Cora receives ninth set of drill results for Mali project
4th August 2021 By: Simone Liedtke

West Africa-focused gold miner Cora Gold has received its ninth set of drill results from its largest ever drilling campaign at its Sanankoro gold project, in southern Mali. The miner is focused on... 


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From miners to big oil, the great commodity cash machine is back
2nd August 2021 By: Bloomberg

Just over five years ago Anglo American was in deep trouble. The natural resources giant, beset by a collapse in commodity prices, scrapped its dividend and announced plans to close mines and cut... 


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Developing social climate spurs ESG activity
30th July 2021 By: Anna Moross

Proactive action in environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) initiatives highlights the increasing importance of companies showing transparency and accountability in the ever-evolving... 


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