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The Rochester silver mine
Coeur buys SilverCrest in $1.7bn deal to create 21Moz/y silver producer
4th October 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

NYSE-listed Coeur Mining announced on Friday its acquisition of smaller peer SilverCrest Metals in a deal valued at $1.7-billion, creating a 21-million-ounce-per-year silver powerhouse.... 


mining technology in use
Technology adoption needs to come from the top – panel
4th October 2024 By: Darren Parker

Leadership must foster a culture of innovation across all levels of the workforce and clearly communicate the strategic rationale for the successful adoption of modern mining technologies, enabling... 


An image showing a shaft at Eastplats' Crocodile River Mine
Eastplats commissions PGM processing facility at Crocodile River mine
4th October 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

JSE- and TSX-listed Eastern Platinum (Eastplats) has commissioned a platinum group metals (PGM) processing facility at its flagship Crocodile River mine (CRM) located within the Bushveld Complex in... 


De Beers group managed operations CEO Moses Madondo
Natural diamond supply has peaked, De Beers’ Madondo says
4th October 2024 By: Darren Parker

De Beers group managed operations CEO Moses Madondo has said the supply of natural diamonds has peaked, with dwindling new discoveries on the horizon. “We must recognise that we are already past... 


A 3.5 MW solar plant was installed at Diavik earlier this year.
Rio Tinto’s Diavik underground mine moves into commercial production
4th October 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The Diavik mine – one of Canada’s biggest diamond mines – has completed the development and construction of Phase 1 of the A21 underground mine, now moving the mine into commercial production.... 


Image of Mexico flag and periodic table symbol for gold
Mercedes mine, Mexico
4th October 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

A gold mine about 250 km north-east of Hermosillo. 


NEW STANDARD
Screening media plays a critical role in optimising productivity and material quality in mining and quarrying
Market entry met with positive response
4th October 2024 By: Simone Liedtke

The reception to screening solutions provider Sandvik Rock Processing’s entry into the screening media market in Africa has been positive, says Africa regional manager for screening media and wear... 


Image of a drill rig at the Bengwenyama project
Bengwenyama platinum group metals project, South Africa – update
4th October 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

A scoping study has shown the project to have very attractive economics, with results justifying a prefeasibility study already under way. 


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Rajapalot gold/cobalt project, Finland
4th October 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Mawson Finland plans to mine three deposits at any time at 1.2-million tonnes a year. 


The Sandvik Zimbabwe operation provides support for Sandvik Rock Processing’s range of crushers, screens and feeders
Sandvik remains responsive to customer needs in Zimbabwe
3rd October 2024

The modest size of Zimbabwe’s mining sector has not prevented Sandvik’s operation in the country from rolling out world class partnerships – including the pioneering deployment of autonomous trucks... 


Thierry is a brownfield copper asset in Ontario
QC rebrands as XXIX with acquisition of Thierry copper project
2nd October 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

Exploration and development company QC Copper and Gold announced on Tuesday its acquisition of Cuprum – a move that will position the company as one of Canada’s biggest copper resource developers... 


Summary of Research Report: Effects of Retrofit Diesel Particulate Filters (DPFs) on Diesel Particulate Emissions
2nd October 2024

The research explored the effectiveness of retrofitting Diesel Particulate Filters (DPFs) to diesel-powered machinery in an underground platinum mine in Limpopo, South Africa. Diesel Particulate... 


Wesdome appoints Belleau as COO
1st October 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Canada-focused Wesdome Gold Mines has appointed Guy Belleau as COO with effect from September 30. Belleau is a professional engineer who has spent more than three decades in mine operations,... 


Codelco chairperson Maximo Pacheco
Codelco plans to inject almost $6bn into projects next year
30th September 2024 By: Reuters

Chile's Codelco is planning to invest nearly $6-billion next year in its pipeline of projects, about $1-billion more than the state-owned mining giant had previously estimated, its chairman Maximo... 


Blyvoor Gold Mine, west of Johannesburg.
Blyvoor gold mine expects to ramp up to 80 000 oz in three years – Aurous
30th September 2024 By: Martin Creamer

Blyvoor gold mine on Johannesburg’s West Rand has sold 16% more gold to the end of August, Aurous Gold stated in a mid-year release on Monday. Gold production for the fiscal 2025 half-year to the... 


Flynn Gold secures grant funding for Golden Ridge exploration
27th September 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed Flynn Gold has been successful with two applications in Round 10 of the Tasmanian state government’s exploration drilling grant initiative (EDGI). The successful applications will... 


Aerial view of the Hillgrove openpit
Hillgrove gold/antimony project, Australia
27th September 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Larvotto Resources plans to target gold and antimony production with equal priority at the project. 


an ARO EVO electric diaphragm pump
Diaphragm pumps key for chemicals sector
27th September 2024

Industrial equipment supplier BMG’s new EVO series electric diaphragm pumps – which form part of flow creation and industrial product supplier Ingersoll Rand’s ARO fluid handling products – are... 


Location map of the Antler copper project
Antler copper project, US – update
27th September 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

New World has submitted a key construction permit for its Antler copper project for approval. 


Imge of shaft headgear at the FWGR
Far West Gold Recoveries operation, South Africa – update
27th September 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Beneficial occupation of the regional tailings storage facility is targeted for the second half of 2027. 


Aerial view of the Hermosa project
Hermosa zinc/lead/silver project, US – update
27th September 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

The project has been selected for a $166-million financial grant from the United States Department of Energy’s Battery Materials Processing and Battery Manufacturing Programme. 


Okiep project underground portalportal
Okiep Copper Project, South Africa – update
27th September 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Orion Minerals is finalising studies to start early production from the Flat Mines Area. 


Aerial view of Gugulethu mine
Menar coal and anthracite projects, South Africa – update
27th September 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Phalanndwa extension has embarked on a robust mine rehabilitation project. 


Image of stockpile at Woodlawn project
Woodlawn copper/zinc mine, Australia – update
27th September 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Develop Global is advancing towards production at the mine. 


Image of Qala Shallows
Witwatersrand Basin Project – Qala Shallows, South Africa – update
27th September 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

The project is fully permitted. 


Image of Prieska mine headgear
Prieska Copper Zinc Mine, South Africa – update
27th September 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

The bankable feasibility study is on track for completion in the December 2024 quarter. 


FireFly raises A$65m for Canada copper growth
FireFly raises A$65m for Canada copper growth
26th September 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Australia-listed FireFly Metals on Thursday announced a successful A$65-million capital raise to underpin the next phase of growth at its Green Bay copper and gold project, in Canada. The company... 


Karnalyte to review magnesium production strategy at Wynyard project
Karnalyte to review magnesium production strategy at Wynyard project
26th September 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

Potash development company Karnalyte Resources has announced plans to review its development strategy, exploring the potential of increasing magnesium chloride production at its Wynyard project in... 


Mike Schmidt, ARM Executive Growth and Strategic Development in the Executive Chairperson’s office.
African Rainbow Minerals crowns grade as king, declares war on reef waste on PGMs front
26th September 2024 By: Martin Creamer

Two acronyms were drummed into new mining entrants in the days of yore – GIK and WAR. GIK is short for ‘grade is king’ and at the opposite end of the scale, everyone was urged to declare war on... 


The hydraulicmining of gold on surface by Johannesburg
Pan African joins Harmony, DRDGOLD, Gold Fields on US gold miners’ index
25th September 2024 By: Martin Creamer

Johannesburg- and London-listed gold mining company Pan African Resources has joined Harmony Gold, DRDGOLD, Gold Fields and AngloGold Ashanti on the Van Eck Gold Miners’ GDX index, an exchange... 


Australia clears coal mine expansions in hit to green goals
Australia clears coal mine expansions in hit to green goals
25th September 2024 By: Bloomberg

Australia approved the expansion of three coal mines, sparking criticism of Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s administration and its efforts to keep emissions in check. The government cleared an... 


Hermosa operation in Arizona.
Manganese battery opportunity highlighted by US grant to South32’s Hermosa project
23rd September 2024 By: Martin Creamer

The use of manganese in batteries for battery electric vehicles is being increasingly explored, with density, charge, costs and durability being among the factors that are putting the hard grey... 


Interra discovers new copper zone at Thane project in BC
23rd September 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Exploration company Interra Copper has announced the discovery of a significant new copper zone at its Thane copper/gold project in British Columbia. The Thane project, located in an underexplored... 


Queensland backing Kestrel Coal to waste gas-to-energy project
20th September 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The Queensland government has announced its backing for a new gas-to-electricity power project that will reduce mining emissions by more than one-million tonnes of CO2. The government is investing... 


Develop contracts GR Engineering for Woodlawn processing plant
Develop contracts GR Engineering for Woodlawn processing plant
20th September 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed Develop Global is moving closer to production at its Woodlawn copper/zinc mine, with the company awarding a key contract to GR Engineering Services (GRES) for the upgrade and... 


A copper M&A frenzy masks big miners’ hesitation to build
A copper M&A frenzy masks big miners’ hesitation to build
20th September 2024 By: Bloomberg

In the dusty, treeless outback of Southern Australia, a brand new mining camp is home to a hundred workers, putting in 12-hour days, two weeks at a time. Dozens of trucks are scattered across the... 


A generic image of industrial equipment
Uptick in demand for HVAC systems by OEM sector
20th September 2024

There has been a noticeable uptick in demand for the locally manufactured Booyco heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems by South Africa’s original-equipment manufacturers (OEM),... 


Image of Australia map/flag
Endeavour silver/lead/zinc mine restart project, Australia
20th September 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

An optimised mine plan has demonstrated that the project will generate outstanding financial returns and create substantial value. 


Image of gold nuggets
Evander Mines’ 7 Shaft – Egoli project, South Africa – update
20th September 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

All the required permits have been approved. 


Drill at the TGMW project
TGME underground project, South Africa – update
20th September 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Theta Gold Mines has changed its funding structure for the project. 


Aerial view of the Venetia mine
Venetia Underground Project, South Africa – update
20th September 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Venetia is processing lower-grade surface stockpiles while the operation transitions to underground. 


Image of gold nugget/dust
Back River Gold – Goose mine gold project, Canada – update
20th September 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

B2Gold has revised the capital expenditure estimate for the Goose project by 23%. 


Location map of the Youanmi project
Youanmi gold project, Australia – update
20th September 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Rox Resources has appointed Phillip Wilding as its new CEO to drive development of the Youanmi project. 


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