Agromining may provide new opportunities to extract remaining value from mined land

With a significant portion of the large mineral deposits having been discovered worldwide, and in many cases reaching the end of viable economic recovery, phytomining is one option that could be... 

South32 intent on resolving Appin, Cannington challenges

Having acknowledged challenges at its Australia operations, particularly at the Appin metallurgical coal mine in Illawarra, New South Wales, diversified miner South32’s focus remains on resolving... 

South32 bullish on aluminium, manganese, energy coal prospects

With the price of various commodities having improved during the 2017 financial year, diversified miner South32 remains optimistic about the aluminium, manganese and energy coal sectors for the... 

Underground ore reserves extend Prominent Hill life to 2029

An 18% increase in the underground ore reserve at Prominent Hill could extend the mine’s life to 2029, copper/gold miner Oz Minerals reported on Tuesday. The increase in underground ore reserves to... 

Mining contributes A$55bn to Qld economy in 2016/17

The resources sector continues to drive employment and investment in Queensland, having contributed A$55.1-billion to the state’s economy in 2016/17 and supported the equivalent of 282 633... 

Bushveld’s Vametco subsidiary achieves solid Q3 performance

Aim-listed Bushveld Minerals’ Bushveld Vametco subsidiary put in a solid performance for the third quarter ended September 30, which was supported by a rising vanadium price that traded at an... 

Savannah completes construction of Mutamba pilot plant, commissioning under way

Aim-listed resource development company Savannah Resources has completed construction of the pilot plant for its bulk metallurgical test work programme at the Mutamba mineral sands project, in... 

Lemur appoints owner’s engineer, technical advisers for Imaloto BFS

Aim-listed Bushveld Minerals’ Lemur Resources subsidiary, which is developing an integrated thermal coal mining and independent power producer asset in Madagascar, has appointed an owner’s engineer... 

Collaboration with engineering firm yields nigh-R100m cost saving for Harmony

JSE-listed Harmony Gold has partnered with Pretoria-based engineering company ETA Operations (ETA), formerly known as HVAC International, to improve the operational efficiency of Harmony’s... 

AngloGold’s capex project progressing as planned, within budget

JSE- and New York-listed AngloGold Ashanti says its high-return and low-capital projects in its international portfolio to extend mine lives and improve margins remain on track and within budget.... 

Need for collaboration in CSR initiatives emphasised

With the mining industry now recovering from the downturn in commodity prices, and a new balance emerging in the global demand and supply of minerals, now is the time to reflect, innovate and plan... 

Afritin targets Africa tin champion title, Namibia project upscaled to commercial production

Following the demerger of Afritin Mining from Aim-listed Bushveld Minerals – and its subsequent listing as the only pure - play tin platform on the Aim last week – the company, which has assets in... 

South African rail operator rebrands, expands offering

Following the investment by the Pan-African Infrastructure Development Fund 2 (PAIDF2), managed by Pan-African fund manager Harith General Partners, in South African locomotive and rail operator... 

Gas company secures onshore petroleum production right

The Petroleum Agency of South Africa has granted integrated alternative and renewable-energy business Renergen’s Tetra4 subsidiary environmental authorisation for its Free State natural gas... 

AEL Mining Services launches rock-breaking technology chair at University of Pretoria

Johannesburg-headquartered developer, producer and supplier of commercial explosives AEL Mining Services has, in partnership with the University of Pretoria (UP), launched the AEL Mining Services... 

Modular Reflux Classifier launched

Minerals and cement industry equipment and services supplier FLSmidth has officially launched its modular Reflux Classifier (RC) plant, which is suitable for fines gravity separation applications.... 

Tsodilo to treat BK16 samples to recover diamonds, assess economic viability

Following a completed drilling and bulk sampling programme at TSX-listed Tsodilo Resources’ 100%-owned BK16 kimberlite project, in Botswana’s Orapa kimberlite field (OKF), the company will treat... 

Mining industry should review business models, CSR collaboration – DMR

With the mining industry now recovering from the downturn in commodity prices, and a new balance emerging in the global demand and supply of minerals, now is the time to reflect, innovate and plan... 

AngloGold achieves strong Q3 performance, on track to meet FY guidance

Johannesburg- and New York-listed AngloGold Ashanti generated free cash flow of $88-million in the third quarter of this year, following strong production and cost containment across its portfolio,... 

Newly inaugurated PV microgrid to supply almost 50% of Robben Island’s electricity

Robben Island, a World Heritage Site has gone green with the installation of a R25-million solar energy, lithium-ion battery storage microgrid that will supply almost half of the island’s yearly... 

Logistics property fund seeking development opportunities in South Africa, UK

JSE-listed specialist logistics property developer and landlord Equites Property Fund, which has a R1.3-billion development pipeline in progress, is pursuing various development opportunities, in... 

De Beers posts 46% higher diamond output

Diamond major De Beers’ rough diamond production for the third quarter of the year increased by 46% year-on-year to 9.2-million carats, reflecting stable trading conditions, as well as the... 

Kumba’s September-quarter iron-ore output 2% down year-on-year

Anglo American subsidiary Kumba Iron Ore’s production decreased by 2% year-on-year to 11.5-million tonnes for the quarter ended September 30. This was owing to a 7% decrease in the Sishen mine’s... 

Goldplat’s gold sales up 95% in September quarter

African gold recovery services company Goldplat has achieved a 95% year-on-year increase in gold sales to 14 374 oz for the quarter ended September 30. "With operational profitability achieved at... 

UCT’s business school to participate in UN programme research council

The University of Cape Town’s (UCT’s) Graduate School of Business (GSB) has been named as one of nine leading universities to be part of a partnership with the United Nations Development Programme... 

Family-owned businesses outperform peers, report shows

Family-owned companies have outperformed broader equity markets in every region and sector, according to the Credit Suisse Research Institute’s (CSRI’s) ‘The CS Family 1000’ report, which reviews... 

Goldplat increases gold sales in Sept quarter

Aim-listed gold producer Goldplat has achieved a 95% year-on-year increase in gold sales to 14 374 oz for the quarter ended September 30. "With operational profitability achieved at all operations... 

De Beers’ Q3 output rises 46% y/y

Diamond major De Beers’ rough diamond production for the third quarter of the year increased by 46% year-on-year to 9.2-million carats, reflecting stable trading conditions, as well as the... 

Kumba Q3 output down 2% y/y; FY guidance raised

Anglo American subsidiary Kumba Iron Ore’s production decreased by 2% year-on-year to 11.5-million tonnes for the quarter ended September 30. This was owing to a 7% decrease in the Sishen mine’s... 

Gamsberg zinc project a thumbs up for South Africa amid investment slowdown

Amid low levels of capital project activities in South Africa, the $400-million Gamsberg zinc and lead project, in the Northern Cape, has become the largest mining project under execution in the... 

Local gas company trials diesel dual-fuel kits on long-haul trucks

As fleet operators increasingly aim to enhance fuel efficiency and reduce costs, natural gas company Tetra4, a subsidiary of JSE-listed energy company Renergen, has started trialling diesel... 

Property developer launches SA’s first dual-certified property portfolio

Real estate investment trust (Reit) Growthpoint Properties has launched the first and only property portfolio in South Africa to be highly rated by the South African Property Owners Association... 

Gamsberg zinc project a thumbs up for South Africa amid investment slowdown

Amid low levels of capital project activities in South Africa, the $400-million Gamsberg zinc and lead project, in the Northern Cape, has become the largest mining project under execution in the... 

South Africa spending less than its peers on mining research and development

While South Africa had increased its investment in mining research and development (R&D) since 2014, the country’s investment was still below that of its peers, delegates heard during a panel... 

SA weighs market opportunities as utility-scale battery storage prospects improve

Following the release of an energy storage techno-economic study ‘The South Africa Energy Storage Technology and Market Assessment’, advocating that South Africa requires market preparation to take... 

Construction starts on new R500m office tower development

Local property developer Abland and joint venture partners Ellerine Brothers have started development of the 35 Lower Long office tower in Cape Town, in the Western Cape. The four-star green... 

WWF, AfDB partner on Africa Nationally Determined Contributions Hub

Conservation organisation the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) and the African Development Bank (AfDB) have collaborated to advance the work of the Africa Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs)... 

CoAL settles major liabilities, transitions into coal producer in 'extremely positive year'

Following an “extremely positive and transformational year” in which South Africa-focused Coal of Africa Limited (CoAL) achieved significant milestones, such as settling significant liabilities and... 

Chamber of Mines speaks out against State capture and more

The Chamber of Mines (CoM) has drawn a firm line in the sand regarding its opposition to unethical leadership, bad governance and State capture,” CoM president Mxolisi Mgojo asserted on Thursday.... 

Mining leaders stress need for good leadership

Good leadership is critical to South Africa, former AngloGold Ashanti CEO Bobby Godsell said on Thursday. Speaking during a panel discussion on the leadership skills required for the future at the...