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Loncor reports ‘encouraging’ deep drilling results at Adumbi
27th February 2025 By: Darren Parker

TSX- and OTCQX-listed Loncor Gold has announced “encouraging” drilling results from a deep drilling programme at its 3.66-million-ounce Adumbi deposit in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The... 


Rio Tinto trials renewable diesel in Pilbara operations
27th February 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Mining giant Rio Tinto has successfully completed its first renewable diesel trial across its Pilbara iron-ore operations, marking a milestone in its efforts to cut emissions and integrate... 


High-grade tin find at Kalayi validates Rome Resources’ play
25th February 2025 By: Darren Parker

The latest assay results from two diamond core drill holes at Aim-listed tin exploration company Rome Resources' Kalayi tin prospect, in North Kivu, in the Democratic Republic of Congo, have... 


Infini expands Canada uranium footprint
25th February 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Australia-listed Infini Resources on Tuesday announced the acquisition of two new uranium projects in Canada's Athabasca basin, a region known for its high-grade uranium deposits. Under the terms... 


copper ore
Ivanhoe announces new copper discovery in DRC, makes new appointments
24th February 2025 By: Darren Parker

TSX- and OTCQX-listed Ivanhoe Mines has announced a new discovery – the Makoko West extension – in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The discovery, which is part of the company’s Western... 


DRDGOLD CEO Niël Pretorius.
‘Exciting’ DRDGOLD projects ‘advancing well’ as 2028 Vision gets big gold price boost
24th February 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Johannesburg- and New York-listed DRDGOLD’s projects under way are “advancing very well” as the gold-from-tailings company’s 2028 Vision gets a massive boost from the sky-high gold price. Mining... 


LIUGONG leads the change in sustainable solutions at Bauma 2025
LIUGONG leads the change in sustainable solutions at Bauma 2025
24th February 2025

Premium Chinese construction equipment manufacturer LiuGong aims to demonstrate its leadership in sustainable solutions at Bauma 2025 by challenging industry perceptions around Battery Electric... 


Tumela mine at Amandelbult
Amplats’ Tumela mine remains suspended, while the rest of Amandelbult operational following floods
24th February 2025 By: Darren Parker

Operations at JSE-listed Anglo American Platinum's (Amplats’) Amandelbult complex in Limpopo, except for the Tumela mine, have restarted following heavy rains and widespread flooding in the region.... 


The Sandvik DR412i boasts a new-generation cab, prioritising comfort and control for an enhanced drilling experience
Sandvik DR412i combines power with intelligence
24th February 2025

In an environment where the move towards intelligent drilling continues to gather pace, the Sandvik DR412i rotary drill rig, armed with the scalable surface drill automation architecture, ushers in... 


Early works at Pensana's Longonjo project, in Angola
Atherley reaffirms Pensana’s commitment to social, enviro sustainability
21st February 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

London-listed rare earths miner Pensana chairperson Paul Atherley says mining can be both environmentally sustainable and socially developmental. He tells British radio station BBC Radio 4 that... 


West African Resources' Sanbrado plant
West African expects new mine to boost output to at least 290 000 oz this year
21st February 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

ASX-listed West African Resources expects this year to be a transformative year for the company, with its new Kiaka mining centre due to start production. The company expects to produce between... 


Leverage to higher gold price drives 216% increase in Sibanye-Stillwater’s Ebitda
Leverage to higher gold price drives 216% increase in Sibanye-Stillwater’s Ebitda
21st February 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Leverage to the higher gold price drove a 216% increase in earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (Ebitda) to R3.6-billion for Sibanye-Stillwater in the last six months of... 


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Booyco Electronics
21st February 2025

South African pioneer of proximity detection systems Booyco Electronics continues to play a pivotal role in the quest for zero harm in the mining sector. Acknowledged as a leader in the field, the... 


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... 


The above image depicts Zero USV MD Matthew Ratsey
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... 


PROMISING PROSPECT
Exploration programmes at Lithium Ridge have found continuous mineralisation along a 6 km strike length, with reverse circulation drilling intercepting lithium grades of up to 2.13% lithium oxide
Partnership inked to develop lithium mine
21st February 2025 By: Donna Slater

As a testament to Namibia being a Tier 1 mining jurisdiction, specialty minerals miner SQM has partnered with critical raw materials producer Andrada Mining, contributing a $20-million investment... 


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Merlin diamond mine restart, Australia
21st February 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Lucapa Diamond Company plans to restart production at the Merlin diamond mine over two phases. 


Image of Okiep underground
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. 


Tertiary Minerals advances drilling at Konkola West
20th February 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Aim-listed Tertiary Minerals has reported that the drilling of hole KWDD001 at its Konkola West copper project, in Zambia, has advanced past 2 600 m down-hole depth and is now drilling ahead in the... 


South Harz secures funding for German potash project
19th February 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

ASX-listed South Harz Potash has raised A$500 000 through the issue of 50-million fully paid ordinary shares to advance its Ohmgebirge potash development in Germany. The placement includes A$149... 


Ivanhoe unveils independent Phase 2, Phase 3 expansion studies for Platreef
Ivanhoe unveils independent Phase 2, Phase 3 expansion studies for Platreef
19th February 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

TSX-listed Ivanhoe Mines’ subsidiary Ivanplats and its partners have welcomed the positive and significant results from two independent technical studies completed on the Phase 2 and Phase 3... 


Clockwise (from top left) CEO Niël Pretorius, CFO Riaan Davel and COO  Jaco Schoeman.
High-flying DRDGOLD’s 18th consecutive dividend illuminated by 50%-higher payout
18th February 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Johannesburg- and New York-listed DRDGOLD on Tuesday, February 18, reported soaring half-year operating profit and 28%-higher revenue for the six months to December 31. The strongly performing... 


Master Drilling executive director Koos Jordaan
New diamond-enabled cutting technology partnership announced
18th February 2025 By: Shannon de Ryhove

World leader in the design, development and production of synthetic diamond advanced material solutions Element Six, part of the De Beers Group, and global leader in drilling technology solutions... 


tailings dam
Metso, UCT team’s tailings management solution wins first prize at mining innovation contest
17th February 2025 By: Darren Parker

The cross-disciplinary team of mineral processing technology company Metso and the University of Cape Town (UCT) took first place in the Mining Innovation and Research Battlefield competition held... 


Heraeus Precious Metals business line hydrogen systems executive VP Philipp Walter.
New ultra-low iridium collaboration is promising major green hydrogen magnification
17th February 2025 By: Martin Creamer

The acronyms are becoming more intense, with PTE, which stands for porous transport electrodes, the latest one, amid the already tried and trusted proton exchange membrane (PEM) popping up for... 


Shuka Minerals progressing Zambian project acquisition
14th February 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Aim-listed Shuka Minerals is progressing work to complete the acquisition and redevelopment of the Kabwe zinc mine, in Zambia, with a new board put in place. In a corporate and operational update... 


Keno Hill in Yukon
Hecla maintains stable silver output forecast despite Keno Hill headwinds
14th February 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

US-based silver miner Hecla Mining is forecasting strong production levels across its portfolio in 2025, with consolidated silver output expected to range between 15.5-million and 17-million... 


LOCAL PARTNERSHIPS
Dwyka has partnered with service providers in the DRC to facilitate seamless drone operations in the country
Demand increases for drones in mines
14th February 2025 By: Simone Liedtke

The launch of mining technology integration partner Dwyka Mining Services’ training and development platform – Dwyka LABS, scheduled for mid-2025, is set to advance local expertise in the... 


Image of a drill rig at the Bengwenyama project
Bengwenyama platinum group metals project, South Africa – update
14th February 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

A final investment decision is expected in 2026. 


Image of Karowe diamond mine
Karowe underground expansion project, Botswana – update
14th February 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Canadian diamond mining company Lucara Diamond Corp has reported substantial progress at the project. 


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Waste rock project, Zambia – update
14th February 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Metals recovery company Jubilee Metals Group is concluding the final details of the due diligence on the project. 


Image of Roughrider core yard
Roughrider uranium project, Canada
14th February 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

A preliminary economic assessment has validated Roughrider as a top-tier, high-margin operation with a clear path to development into a world-class mine and mill. 


Image of the Reko Diq project
Reko Diq copper/gold project, Pakistan – update
14th February 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

The environmental- and social-impact assessment is expected to be approved in the first quarter of this year. 


Image of Skouries plant mill
Skouries gold/copper project, Greece – update
14th February 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Canadian company Eldorado Gold announced a revised timeline and capital cost estimate for the project on February 5. 


Aerial view of the Qala Shallows portal
Witwatersrand Basin Project – Qala Shallows, South Africa – update
14th February 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

A South African development finance institution has started its due diligence process as part of West Wits' securing a debt facility to underpin financing the development of Qala Shallows. 


Pan African CEO overlooking Mogale's gold tailings, west of the Golden City of Johannesburg.
Pan African can operate and grow in South Africa ‘very successfully’, Cobus Loots reports
12th February 2025 By: Martin Creamer

The London- and Johannesburg-listed Pan African Resources is able to operate and to grow in South Africa – “and do so very successfully”, an upbeat CEO Cobus Loots stated emphatically on Wednesday... 


Ukrainian graphite mine hopes for Trump deal, but say returns won't be instant
12th February 2025 By: Reuters

t the 90-year-old Zavallivsky graphite mine in central Ukraine, CEO Ostap Kostyuk dreams of making graphite pure enough to use for lithium batteries, something he compares to trying to "make a... 


The many uses of platinum group metals.
Platinum group metals have major ‘urban mining’ plus, Johnson Matthey highlights
11th February 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Platinum group metals (PGMs)  – which are hosted and mined overwhelmingly in South Africa – have recycling rates approaching the 100% mark in some applications, with the carbon intensity of PGM... 


Marula to finalise NCLT project acquisition following receipt of prospecting right
11th February 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Following the receipt of the signed prospecting right for the Northern Cape lithium and tungsten (NCLT) project in December, Africa-focused mining and exploration investment company Marula Mining... 


Rio Tinto and WA govt team up on Pilbara water
Rio Tinto and WA govt team up on Pilbara water
7th February 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The Western Australian government has signed a memorandum of understanding to join forces with mining company Rio Tinto to strengthen water security in the Pilbara. The West Pilbara Water Supply... 


An aerial image of Foran Mining's McIlvenna Bay site
Canada project to see commercial production in 2026
7th February 2025 By: Nadine Ramdass

This year will be important for explorer and developer Foran Mining as it transitions from a developer to a producer with the construction of its flagship copper/zinc/gold/silver McIlvenna Bay... 


Location map of the Minim Martrap project
Minim Martrap bauxite project, Cameroon – update
7th February 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

The location of its inland rail facility has been approved by the Cameroon government. 


Image of gold nuggets
Pan mine, US
7th February 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

A gold mine in Northern Pancake Range in White Pine County, Nevada, in the US. 


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