All the documents and reports required for the environmental evaluation of the new project design for Touro have been reviewed and prepared for filing. 

With the latest tailings dam standards demanding a longer-term view of design, construction and closure outcomes, there is growing interest in design philosophies that incorporate shapes and... 

With the release of the Global Industry Standard on Tailings Management (GISTM) in August last year, the foundation of this field has shifted, and the stakes have been raised, argues engineering... 

Kamoa-Kakula's Phase 2 construction is progressing well towards a startup in the second quarter of 2022. 

The definitive feasibility study for the project is substantially complete, which builds on the results of the 2017 prefeasibility study. 

Kore Potash has received an interim report from Summit Consortium of the results of an optimisation study on the Kola potash project. 

Determining resources and reserves in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), although known for its significant mining potential and “world-class” deposits in various commodities, has its... 

Giyani Metals Corporation has completed enhanced metallurgical testwork and final process flowsheet design as part of its feasibility study on the K.Hill manganese oxide project. 

The permitting process to restart the Premier gold mine is nearing completion. 

Pensana is aiming to establish, subject to funding, a world-class, independent and sustainable supply chain of rare-earth metals vital for electric vehicles, wind turbines and other strategic... 

African governments are demanding greater levels of compliance from businesses, which has resulted in a noticeable increase in red tape and bureaucracy owing to poor execution by officials, says... 

UK-based exploration and development company Pensana, formerly Pensana Rare Earths, is aiming to establish, subject to funding, a world-class, independent and sustainable supply chain of rare-earth... 

Pasofino Gold has released drilling results, which continue to highlight the significant gold endowment of the project. 

A staged optimised feasibility study has reflected the strong potential of the project to become a compelling long-life, large-scale, hard-rock openpit lithium mine. 

Giyani Metals has published an updated indicated mineral resource for K. Hill. 

A broad view should be taken when considering the options for treating water, says consulting engineering firm SRK Consulting principal engineer Xanthe Adams. Complying with water quality limits... 

Kamoa-Kakula’s Phase 2 concentrator plant is proceeding ahead of schedule. 

Much of the success of consulting engineers and scientists SRK Consulting’s office in Accra, Ghana, is based on the company’s local knowledge, represented by experienced professionals from West... 

Strandline Resources has signed a long-term mining services agreement with contractor Mine Site Construction Services for the Coburn project. 

The 3.8-million-tonne-a-year Phase 1 concentrator at the Kamoa-Kakula mine milled 319 795 t of ore in September, exceeding the monthly design run rate of 316 667 t.  

Western Areas has announced first ore production at the project. 

In a world facing challenges ranging from climate change to social inequality, every business sector will experience rising demands on its environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance.... 

Gold exploration company Akobo Minerals has completed a scoping study for the Segele deposit in Ethiopia and the company highlights encouraging results that exceed previous expectations. The study... 

The first set of geotechnical lab test results for the project, conducted on the Xaudum iron formation (XIF), indicate that the XIF materials are competent, with good to moderate strength properties. 

While the global focus on environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues looks set to phase out coal as an energy resource, the prospects for South African coal production remain strong for... 

First heavy mineral concentrate production project is on track for the December quarter of 2022. 

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

Ivanhoe Mines is ramping up the mine’s 3.8-million-tonne-a-year Phase 1 concentrator plant to reach nameplate steady-state capacity. 

Aim- and TSX-listed Condor Gold has outlined two mining scenarios in an updated technical study for its La India project, in Nicaragua, both of which yielded robust economics. The highlight of the... 

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... 

Consultancy SRK Consulting says the issues facing women in the downstream mining value chain are often overlooked, despite the focus on women in mining in terms of employment and advancement. Some... 

A preliminary economic assessment has established Dugbe as a foundation for a new gold district. 

Kore Potash continues to progress with the development of its Kola project. 

The Prieska project has confirmed its potential a significant near-term, low-cost copper/zinc development. 

Oz Minerals has approved a A$600-million investment in its Prominent Hill operation. 

With South Africa’s growing demand for water – and the impact of climate change on rainfall variability and water supply security – the need for a systematic approach to water stewardship in mining... 

Ivanhoe mines has reported that construction of Phase 2 is progressing “slightly ahead of plan”. 

European Lithium will raise A$6.5-million in a share placement to sophisticated and professional investors to finalise the definitive feasibility study on its Wolfsberg lithium project. 

Recognising the assets and opportunities inherent in mine communities throughout the life of mine is one of the first steps towards more sustainable social transitioning after mine closure,... 

Kore Potash and the Summit Consortium have signed an enhancement agreement for the project. 

Equinox Gold has reported that the union blockade at the Los Filos mine has been removed and access to the mine has been restored. 

Kamoa-Kakula has secured clean, renewable hydrogenerated electricity in its aim to produce clean, green copper.