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Kamoa-Kakula copper project, Democratic Republic of Congo – update
10th June 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

The Kamoa-Kakula mining complex has set a new monthly production record, with 29 800 t of copper in concentrate produced in May. 


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Dugbe gold project, Liberia – update
3rd June 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

A detailed feasibility study is expected to be issued soon by Hummingbird Resources earn-in partner Pasofino. 


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K. Hill manganese project, Botswana – update
3rd June 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

Giyani Metals has announced progress on its demonstration plant, feasibility study, exploration and corporate activities for its K.Hill project. 


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Comprehensive diamond course enables stakeholders to update their industry-specific knowledge
31st May 2022

The online Diamond Course, held from June 20 to 30, 2022, under the auspices of the Overberg Geoscientists Group (OGG), South African Diamond Producers Organisation (SADPO) and the Geological... 


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Miners relying more on consulting engineers
27th May 2022 By: Sabrina Jardim

As demands on the mining sector become increasingly onerous and complex, mines’ reliance on consulting engineers has grown, particularly in terms of health and safety, as well as environment,... 


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Technology a beneficial partner for consulting engineers
27th May 2022 By: Sabrina Jardim

Consulting engineers have tended to welcome technology, owing to its multiple benefits, including the gathering and analysing of large amounts of data, which can inform responses to industry... 


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Segele gold project, Ethiopia – update
27th May 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

Akobo Minerals has declared an inaugural cash flow estimate for the Segele mine. 


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Pensana confirms $494m capital cost for its Saltend, Longonjo operations
25th May 2022 By: Marleny Arnoldi

London-listed Pensana has completed a front-end engineering design (FEED) and value engineering study for a rare earth separation hub at the Saltend Chemicals Park, in the Humber Freeport, in the... 


Akobo confident its Segele mine will generate $50m in free cash flow in two years
23rd May 2022 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Ethiopia-focused gold miner Akobo Minerals has declared an inaugural cash flow estimate for the Segele mine of $42-million in 2023 and $15.1-million in 2024. The mine is on track to start... 


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Premier gold project, Canada – update
20th May 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

Underground development has started. 


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Prieska copper/zinc project, South Africa – update
20th May 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

Orion announced its signing of a nonbinding term sheet with Canadian royalty finance company Triple Flag Precious Metals on May 9, in respect of a funding package to advance the development of the... 


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Platreef palladium/rhodium/nickel/platinum/copper/gold project, South Africa – update
13th May 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

Ivanhoe Mines has announced the completion of the Shaft 1 production changeover at the Platreef project. 


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Prieska copper/zinc project, South Africa – update
13th May 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

Orion Minerals has entered into a nonbinding termsheet for $87-million in funding to advance the development of its Prieska copper/zinc mine. 


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SRK Consulting assisting clients with technological evolution of mining
11th May 2022 By: Simone Liedtke

While original-equipment manufacturers (OEMs) tend to drive the technological evolution of mining equipment toward lower-carbon options, engineering consultancy SRK Consulting director and... 


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Kamoa-Kakula copper project, Democratic Republic of Congo – update
6th May 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

Ivanhoe Mines has started earthworks on a direct-to-blister flash smelter at the Kamoa-Kakula copper mining complex. 


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K. Hill manganese project, Botswana – update
6th May 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

Giyani Metals has announced the handover of the process flowsheet for the project. 


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Island Gold mine Phase 3 expansion, Canada – update
6th May 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

Alamos Gold is getting closer to completing an updated mine plan for its Island Gold mine. 


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Prieska copper/zinc project, South Africa – update
6th May 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

An early production assessment on the project has been fast-tracked. 


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Goldfields gold project, Canada
6th May 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

Fortune Bay has decided to complete a preliminary economic assessment on the Goldfields project. 


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Kola potash project, Congo-Brazzaville – update
29th April 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

Kore Potash has started a detailed review of the optimisation study on the Kola project. 


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Segele gold project, Ethiopia – update
29th April 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

Akobo Minerals has announced an updated mineral resource estimate or its Segele project. 


Akobo announces significant increase in gold ounces at Segele
22nd April 2022 By: Darren Parker

Scandinavian gold exploration and boutique mining company Akobo Minerals has announced an updated mineral resource estimate (MRE) for its Segele project, in Ethiopia, showing a significant increase... 


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Opportunity for Africa to fill commodity gap
22nd April 2022

Forecasts suggest that the global economy is facing a ‘commodity gap’ in the near future as the demand for battery minerals could outstrip supply. Consulting engineers and scientists SRK Consulting... 


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Kamoa-Kakula copper project, Democratic Republic of Congo – update
15th April 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

The Kamoa-Kakula project set a new quarterly production record in the first quarter of this year, with 55 602 t of copper-in-concentrate produced. 


Drill bit from the Kola potash project, Congo-Brazzaville
Kola potash project, Congo-Brazzaville – update
15th April 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

Kore Potash has received an enhancement study for its Kola project. 


Fortune Bay kicks off PEA for Saskatchewan gold project
12th April 2022 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The board of Fortune Bay has approved the completion of a preliminary economic assessment (PEA) for its Goldfields gold project, in northern Saskatchewan, building a foundation for the future... 


Firm looks to support mining entrants
8th April 2022

West Africa is now attracting attention for battery minerals mining with a renewed interest likely to draw in explorers and miners of various sizes and capabilities, says consulting engineers and... 


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Coburn mineral sands project, Australia – update
8th April 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

Strandline Resources has initiated a scoping study to potentially increase the production rate of its Coburn mineral sands project by 50%. 


Aerial view of Premier gold project in Canada
Premier gold project, US – update
8th April 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

Ascot Resources is facing a potential further production delay at the project, after a project financing setback. 


Sunset at the Prominent Hill project in Australia
Prominent Hill copper/gold/silver mine expansion, Australia – update
8th April 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

OZ Minerals has announced a decision to increase the hoisting shaft capacity at Prominent Hill. 


Drill core from the Segele project in Ethiopia
Segele gold project, Ethiopia – update
8th April 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

Akobo Minerals has reported that international mining consultancy firm SRK Consulting (Australasia) has started to update the resource estimate for its Segele project. 


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Wolfsberg lithium project, Austria – update
8th April 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

European Lithium will raise A$30-million to fund a strategic land acquisition, and resource extension drilling and metallurgical testwork at the company’s Wolfsberg lithium project. 


Akobo progresses Segele further
4th April 2022 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Scandinavia-based and Ethiopia-focused gold exploration and boutique mining company Akobo Minerals reports that international mining consultancy firm SRK Consulting (Australasia) has started to... 


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Prieska copper/zinc project, South Africa – update
1st April 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

A bankable feasibility study has confirmed the potential of Prieska to underpin a significant near-term, low-cost, copper/zinc development project, with exceptional opportunities for future growth. 


Island Gold gold ingot
Island Gold mine Phase 3 expansion, Canada – update
25th March 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

Alamos Gold has been approved to ramp up construction activities on the Island Gold Phase 3 expansion. 


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Water scarcity puts wastewater under spotlight
18th March 2022

Consulting engineers are playing a valuable role in supporting municipalities to upgrade wastewater treatment works (WWTWs), says consultancy firm SRK Consulting principal civil engineer and... 


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Yauricocha mine expansion, Peru
18th March 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

An updated preliminary economic assessment on the proposed expansion of the mine has concluded that Yauricocha will have a capacity of 1.98-million tonnes a year.  


Aerial view of the Kamoa-Kakula mine
Kamoa-Kakula copper project, Democratic Republc of Congo – update
11th March 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

Ivanhoe Mines has reported that the Kamoa-Kakula mine produced 105 884 t of copper concentrate in 2021. 


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Designs evolving to meet new outcomes
4th March 2022

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


Aerial view of Platreef mine
Platreef palladium/rhodium/nickel/platinum/copper/gold project, South Africa
4th March 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

The 2022 feasibility study on the Platreef project has confirmed its potential to be the industry’s biggest and lowest-cost primary platinum group metals producer. 


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Hermosa zinc/lead/silver project, US
4th March 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

South32 intends developing the Hermosa polymetallic project comprising the zinc/lead/silver Taylor sulphide deposit, the zinc/manganese/silver Clark oxide deposit and an extensive, highly... 


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K. Hill manganese project, Botswana – update
25th February 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

Giyani Metals Corp has announced an updated mineral resource estimate for the project. 


Aerial view of the Kamoa-Kakula mine
Kamoa-Kakula copper project, Democratic Republic of Congo – update
25th February 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

A debottlenecking plan for the project has been approved by Ivanhoe Mines' board. 


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