Global furnace group boasts numerous projects

Local furnace supplier Tenova Pyromet is undertaking the design and supply of components for two ferrochrome furnaces for use at the Xstrata-Merafe Lion ferrochrome complex, in Limpopo.

First blast at new Kalahari manganese project

The first blast took place on last week at the new R1.5-billion Kudumane manganese mining project near Hotazel in the Northern Cape.

Mineral Resources Minister Susan Shabangu conducted the official opening of what is the fourth new...

State-owned mining company, uranium miner reach agreement

ASX- and TSX-listed uranium development company Bannerman Resources has agreed to sell a 5% stake in its 80%-owned Namibian subsidiary, Bannerman Mining Resources Namibia (BMRN) to Namibian State-owned mining company Epangelo for about A$3.9-million.

More shuffling in Ivanhoe's boardroom

Tuesday heralded a further shake-up to Rio Tinto-owned Ivanhoe Mines’ board, with four new directors appointed and three resigning. Jill Gardiner, Peter Gillin, Isabelle Hudon and David Klingner are joining the board, while Michael Gordon,...

First blast at new Kalahari manganese mining project

The first blast took place on Tuesday at the new R1.5-billion Kudumane manganese mining project near Hotazel in the Northern Cape. Mineral Resources Minister Susan Shabangu conducted the official opening of what is the fourth new black-controlled...

Ivanhoe Australia gets new board members

A board reshuffle has taken place at ASX-listed Ivanhoe Australia with the appointment of four new nonexecutive directors. Peter McMahon, Stephen McIntosh, Steward Beckam and Neville Henwood, who were all nominees from majority shareholder...

Rio Tinto execs take up CEO, CFO seats at Ivanhoe

Two weeks after having named Kay Priestly as acting CEO, Ivanhoe Mines, building the $6.2-billion Oyu Tolgoi copper/gold project in Mongolia, late on Tuesday cemented the former Rio Tinto executive’s role as a permanent one. Toronto- and New...

Lumwana copper mine expansion on track

The expansion of Zambia’s Lumwana copper mine, with the construction of the new Chimiwungo pit, is progressing well, with equipment supplier Bateman Engineered Technologies’ (BET’s) bulk materials handling unit having delivered more than 90%...

Etango uranium project, Namibia

Bannerman Resources has started a resource expansion drilling programme to add new mineral resources and extend the mine life beyond 20 years.

Marampa iron-ore Phase 1 and Phase 2 project, Sierra Leone

The Marampa iron-ore project is a brownfield exploration project, which is being developed in two phases.

Company Announcement: Antitrust Clearance And Closing Of Bateman Engineering N.V Transaction, Along With A Further Expansion, Marks The Birth Of A Big Player In The Mining Industry

After having obtained approval from all the required Antitrust Authorities, Tenova has closed today the acquisition of Bateman Engineering N.V. (which includes Delkor rroup),

Etango uranium project, Namibia

A definitive feasibility study has upped expected output at Etango by some 22%.