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Integrated Pump Technology has been officially appointed the distributor for Grindex submersible pumps in West Africa, further expanding its African footprint
Integrated Pump Technology secures Grindex distribution deal for West Africa
1st September 2025

Integrated Pump Technology has been officially appointed as the distributor for Grindex submersible pumps in West Africa, building on its already strong presence in the region and marking another... 


Lucara draws $10m from shareholder backing, highlights recent recoveries
Lucara draws $10m from shareholder backing, highlights recent recoveries
1st September 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Toronto-listed Lucara Diamond has drawn $10-million from a $63-million limited shareholder standby undertaking to address funding needs at its Karowe underground project (UGP) in Botswana. The... 


Harmony Gold CEO Beyers Nel,
Harmony’s starting to show the world that gold mining in South Africa is good business
29th August 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Harmony Gold Mining Company, South Africa’s biggest gold mining company, is proving itself to be a great South African asset and it’s booming at the moment, not only because the gold price is so... 


Exposure Limits for Diesel Particulate Matter in South Africa: A Guideline for South African Mines
Exposure Limits for Diesel Particulate Matter in South Africa: A Guideline for South African Mines
29th August 2025

(Virtual Showroom) Diesel Particulate Matter (DPM)—also known as black smoke or soot—is a toxic pollutant emitted from diesel engines. Comprising ultra-fine carbon-based particles, DPM can deeply... 


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On-The-Air (29/08/2025)
29th August 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Martin Creamer talks a logistics deal, continuous excavation tech and Harmony's results in focus  


Headgear for the FWGR project
Far West Gold Recoveries operation, South Africa – update
29th August 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

The completion of the Driefontein 2 plant is expected in the first quarter of the 2027 financial year. 


Hands holding a bar of gold
Nyanzaga gold project, Tanzania – update
29th August 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Perseus Mining concluded a formal signing ceremony on August 21, following extensive negotiations between the two parties to govern the operation of the mine that is under development. 


Neal Froneman
Sibanye-Stillwater pleased with improved group profitability
28th August 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Multinational mining and metals processing group Sibanye-Stillwater has reported pleasing results for the six months ended June 30, with all group operations other than the South African gold... 


Harmony Gold CEO Beyers Nel presenting strong annual results.
It’s records all round for Harmony Gold, Mponeng performance ‘phenomenal’
28th August 2025 By: Martin Creamer

It’s records all round for South Africa’s largest gold mining company Harmony, which on Thursday reported record-high free cash flow of R11-billion-plus at a 16% margin and a record final dividend... 


Equinox starts ore processing at Valentine
Equinox starts ore processing at Valentine
28th August 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Canadian miner Equinox Gold has begun processing ore at its Valentine gold mine in Newfoundland and Labrador, with first gold expected within the next month. “I am pleased to announce that our... 


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Valterra Platinum simplified, streamlined as a significant Southern African mining company
28th August 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

Platinum group metals (PGM) mining group Valterra Platinum holds much promise, mining operations executive head Willie Theron says, affirming the significance of the newly separated group as a... 


The end of flats in underground mining starts with TyrFil
The end of flats in underground mining starts with TyrFil
28th August 2025

Mining is one of the toughest industries on Earth, especially below the surface, where equipment must perform in confined tunnels, over jagged rock, and through unpredictable conditions that test... 


Hudbay Minerals resumes operations in Snow Lake after evacuation orders lifted
28th August 2025 By: Reuters

Canadian mining company Hudbay Minerals on Wednesday said it has resumed operations in Snow Lake, Manitoba, following the decision made by the authorities to lift the mandatory evacuation order on... 


The Cannington mine in Queensland
Cannington output scaled down amid underground challenges
28th August 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Diversified miner South32 has cut production expectations at its Cannington silver, lead and zinc operation in north-west Queensland, after a review of the mine plan highlighted rising underground... 


South32 CEO Graham Kerr
South32 sharpens focus on critical minerals as profit lifts, legacy assets fall away
28th August 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Diversified mining company South32 has sharpened its focus on copper, aluminium and other commodities tied to the global energy transition, reporting stronger earnings while confirming plans to... 


Kyrgyzstan begins mining gold at Kumtor deposit after nationalisation
Kyrgyzstan begins mining gold at Kumtor deposit after nationalisation
27th August 2025 By: Reuters

Kyrgyzstan on Wednesday began underground gold mining at Kumtor, one of the largest deposits in Central Asia, which the government said could hold as many as 147 metric tons of gold reserves.... 


Northern Star to earn into PolarX’s Alaska Range project with $39m JV deal
27th August 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed PolarX has struck an agreement with Australia’s largest listed gold miner, Northern Star Resources, paving the way for a staged investment of up to $39-million to advance the Alaska... 


Continuous reef extraction.
New mining technology is pointing to continuous round-the-clock operation on many fronts
27th August 2025 By: Martin Creamer

The new mining technology being advanced by Master Drilling promises “continuous”, round-the-clock mining uplift – even when it comes to narrow reef extraction. On the new technology being... 


A smarter approach to navigating regulatory compliance in mining
A smarter approach to navigating regulatory compliance in mining
27th August 2025

“We used to spend weeks chasing down legislative updates—now we see changes the same day they happen.” – EHS Manager, South African gold mine In today’s high-stakes mining environment, compliance... 


The HDGASA is a lighthouse: illuminating the path with knowledge and training for galvanised steel fabrication, says associate member Rand York
The HDGASA is a lighthouse: illuminating the path with knowledge and training for galvanised steel fabrication, says associate member Rand York
27th August 2025

The Hot Dip Galvanizers Association Southern Africa (the HDGASA) serves as a lighthouse, guiding stakeholders through the complexities of steel fabrication, and corrosion protection in South... 


Resources Watch
Resources Watch
27th August 2025

This week:DRDGOLD investing R7.8bn in Big Five growth projects as part of Vision 2028; Exxaro spending R5.2bn on coal mine expansion, R4.7bn on wind farm project; and, Filling solution increases... 


Master Drilling CEO Danie Pretorius.
Master Drilling’s novel developments are set to move needle for South African mining
26th August 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Three major developments, which are poised to move the needle for South African mining, were outlined to Mining Weekly by the Johannesburg Stock Exchange-listed drilling and mechanised rock... 


Macmahon wins $33m contract at Indonesia’s Toka Tindung mine
26th August 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Mining contractor Macmahon has secured a A$33-million contract with PT Tambang Tondano Nusajaya (PT TTN), a subsidiary of PT Archi Indonesia, for underground mining services at the Toka Tindung... 


Harmony Gold's Mponeng mine
Higher gold price, solid operational performance give Harmony's earnings a boost
25th August 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

JSE-listed Harmony Gold Mining Company expects to report a 64% to 81% year-on-year increase in earnings per share (EPS) to between $1.20 and $1.32, or an increase of between 57% and 77% in EPS in... 


Leonard Tshikuta, Supervisor, and Manix Diur, Miner, are surveying the recently installed Osro straps, which are being used to support areas of the Kakula Mine that have had fractured sidewalls from the seismic activity reported in May.
Stage 2 dewatering at Kakula expected to start imminently
25th August 2025 By: Darren Parker

Following the seismic activity that occurred at the Kakula copper mine, in the Democratic Republic of Congo, in May, Kamoa-Kakula’s engineering team implemented a three-stage plan to dewater the... 


READY-TO-GO To supply the Sandsloot Underground exploration decline shaft with dynamic ventilation, Dwyka undertook the sourcing, assembly, testing and delivery of Australia-made fans, to the mine in Limpopo
Dual-speed fans provide air-on-demand in PGM mine
22nd August 2025 By: Donna Slater

A ventilation-on-demand (VoD) system was commissioned by South African technology integrator and mining services company Dwyka Mining Services for the Sandsloot Underground exploration decline... 


a large underground machine with a cross section of its tyre showing the yellow TyrFil compound in it
Filling solution increases tyre safety, efficiency
22nd August 2025 By: Halima Frost

The chances of a tyre blowout occurring with underground mechanised equipment used in the mining of platinum group metals in Africa can be “100% mitigated” using global tyre filling solutions... 


An image of rural community
Coal miner focuses on community upliftment
22nd August 2025 By: Nadine Ramdass

Guided by its environmental, social and governance (ESG) mission, coal producer Kangra has undertaken various levels of corporate social investment (CSI), and social and labour plan initiatives, to... 


DFA nears first-phase completion of national network upgrade
22nd August 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

Fibre infrastructure company DFA is nearing completion of the first phase of its national network upgrade and future-proofing project, which started in 2023 and has cost more than R800 million to... 


Location map of the Bankan gold project
Bankan gold project, Guinea
22nd August 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

A definitive feasibility study has provided greater confidence in development and operating plans, reaffirming the project’s large scale, long mine life and compelling financials.  


Piles of srill core from the Wheeler River uranium project
Wheeler River uranium project, Canada – update
22nd August 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Denison Mines has closed a $345-million offering of convertible senior unsecured notes, due in 2031, positioning it to advance the project. 


Image of lithium ore
Tabba Tabba lithium project, Australia
22nd August 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

The Tabba Tabba lithium project is targeting steady-state production from Stage 1 at 295 000 t/y of 5.5% lithium oxide spodumene concentrate. 


Image of Kanmantoo equipment underground
Kanmantoo underground project – Stage 1, Australia – update
22nd August 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Australian mining company Hillgrove Resources has reported a new high-grade copper/gold discovery. 


Image of gold bar being washed
Cariboo gold project, Canada – update
22nd August 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Osisko Development closed a $203-million private placement on August 19 to fund its Cariboo project. 


West Wits CEO Rudi Deysel
South Africa set to open first underground gold mine in 15 years
21st August 2025 By: Bloomberg

South Africa is set to open its first new underground gold mine in 15 years – an increasingly rare event for a country that was once the world’s largest producer of the precious metal. West Wits... 


Excellon secures $7.5m Glencore financing to restart Peru silver mine
21st August 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

TSX-V-listed Excellon has announced a financing and offtake agreement with Glencore to support the restart of its past-producing Mallay silver mine in Peru. The deal provides for up to $7.5-million... 


Blue Moon lands $140m package for Norway copper mine
Blue Moon lands $140m package for Norway copper mine
21st August 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

TSX-V-listed Blue Moon Metals has lined up as much as $140-million in funding from Hartree Partners and Oaktree Capital Management to advance its flagship Nussir copper project in Norway. The... 


AXXIST Initiation System
Technology optimises mines’ rock fragmentation and operational efficiency
21st August 2025

Advanced blasting technologies, combined with specialised expertise and meticulous planning, are helping mines achieve new levels of productivity and efficiency. Quality blasts that deliver optimal... 


The July 31 accident killed six people near a new section of El Teniente's vast network of underground tunnels.
Codelco to lower 2025 copper target after El Teniente accident
21st August 2025 By: Reuters

Chilean copper miner Codelco will lower its 2025 production guidance after an accident at its flagship El Teniente mine knocked 33 000 metric tons off the facility's output, executives said on... 


Whitehaven Coal posts annual profit slump, signals bigger payouts to shareholders
Whitehaven Coal posts annual profit slump, signals bigger payouts to shareholders
21st August 2025 By: Reuters

Australia's Whitehaven Coal reported a steep decline in its annual profit on Thursday and said it will allocate more capital for shareholder returns while reducing its provision for the Narrabri... 


Trump blasts appeals court for halting Resolution Copper land transfer
Trump blasts appeals court for halting Resolution Copper land transfer
20th August 2025 By: Reuters

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday criticized an appeals court's decision to temporarily block federal officials from completing a land transfer needed for Rio Tinto and BHP to develop Arizona's... 


Lifezone founder and chairperson Keith Liddell.
Defence industry expected to spur demand for nickel as world invests in armaments
19th August 2025 By: Martin Creamer

The global defence industry is expected to stimulate considerable demand for nickel as the world invests in more armaments that require nickel-containing steels. “I think there's going to be a big... 


Hillgrove Resources uncovers new high-grade copper-gold zone at Kanmantoo
Hillgrove Resources uncovers new high-grade copper-gold zone at Kanmantoo
19th August 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed Hillgrove Resources has reported a new high-grade copper/gold discovery at its Kanmantoo underground mine in South Australia, with early drilling suggesting potential for near-term... 


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