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Argonaut sells additional royalty on Magino
Argonaut sells additional royalty on Magino
3rd November 2023 By: Mariaan Webb

Toronto-listed Argonaut Gold has announced the sale of an additional 1% net smelter return royalty (NSR) on the Magino mine to bolster its balance sheet following a slower-than-planned ramp up to... 


Drill core from the Manono lithium/tin project
Manono lithium/tin project, Democratic Republic of Congo – update
3rd November 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

AVZ Minerals plans to file an emergency arbitration application, seeking to prohibit any transaction pertaining to the contested Manono lithium mine. 


Entrance to the Priseka mine
Prieska copper/zinc project, South Africa – update
3rd November 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

Orion Minerals is continuing its transition to mine developer and operator at the Prieska mine. 


MC Mining CEO Godfrey Gomwe
Turnaround plan at MC Mining's Uitkomst Colliery delivers results
31st October 2023 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The implementation of a turnaround plan at the Uitkomst Colliery during June yielded pleasing results for MC Mining in the quarter ended September 30, MD & CEO Godfrey Gomwe says. This resulted in... 


A sunset view of the openpit operations with a load dump haul machine in the background owned by Sandfire Resources in Botswana,
Substantial Botswana contract awarded
27th October 2023

Diversified mining services group Perenti reports that its surface mining business in Africa, contract mining provider African Mining Services (AMS), was awarded a contract for openpit mining... 


Location map of the Molo graphite project
Molo graphite project, Madagascar – update
27th October 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

NextSource Materials has shipped its first bulk container of SuperFlake graphite from the Molo mine. 


Artist's impression of the proposed Saltend rare-earth oxide (REO) separation facility
Saltend Chemicals Park rare-earth oxide separation facility, UK – update
27th October 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

Pensana has been offered a grant of up to £4-million by the UK Secretary of State for Business and Trade towards the funding of the Saltend Chemicals Park. 


Afrimat’s Nkomati Anthracite Mine proudly opens Sikhwahlane Community Hall
Afrimat’s Nkomati Anthracite Mine proudly opens Sikhwahlane Community Hall
20th October 2023

Afrimat’s Nkomati Anthracite Mine in Mpumalanga today officially opened the Sikhwahlane Community Hall in Matsamo, in partnership with the Matsamo Tribal Authority, Nkomazi Local Municipality and... 


Image of malachite from the Haib copper project
Haib copper project, Namibia – update
20th October 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

Deep-South Resources has entered into an agreement with Namibian drilling contractor Ferrodrill Namibia to proceed with the drilling programme. 


Image of platinum nugget
Karo platinum project, Zimbabwe – update
20th October 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

The project's timeline for commissioning has been extended by 12 months to June 2025. 


Image of lithium ore
Finniss lithium project, Australia – update
20th October 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

Core Lithium has reported an increase in the mineral resource estimate at the BP33 deposit. 


The Haib copper project
Deep-South hires Ferrodrill to drill the Haib copper project
13th October 2023 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Mineral exploration and development company Deep-South Resources has entered into an agreement with Namibian drilling contractor Ferrodrill Namibia to proceed with the drilling programme on the... 


An mage of ACTOM Signalling's equipment next to a railway line
Local manufacturers poised to support sector
13th October 2023 By: Nadine Ramdass

Local manufacturers are well positioned to support the South African railway and transportation sector through products, services and maintenance support tailored to the specific needs of the... 


Location map of the Mardie project
Mardie salt and potash project, Australia – update
13th October 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

BCI Minerals has received credit approvals for a total project finance debt of A$981-million for its Mardie project. 


Image of Kamoa-Kakula Mining Complex
Kamoa-Kakula Copper Complex, Democratic Republic of Congo – update
13th October 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

The complex produced a record 103 947 t of copper in concentrate during the third quarter ended September 2023. 


Image of Mount Gibson openpit
Mt Gibson gold project, Australia
13th October 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

Capricorn Metals envisages the development, construction and operation of a five-million-tonne-a-year openpit gold mine, in Murchison. 


OMH fined for 2019 fatality
11th October 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

ASX-listed OM Holding’s subsidiary, OM Manganese, has been fined A$487 500 for a 2019 fatality at its Bootu Creek manganese mine, in the Northern Territory. A wall failure at the Tourag pit... 


Codelco probes cause of fire at mine, no injuries reported
Codelco probes cause of fire at mine, no injuries reported
10th October 2023 By: Reuters

Chilean state copper miner Codelco is investigating the cause of a fire over the weekend at its Salvador mine, the firm said in a statement to Reuters on Monday. The world's largest copper... 


Drill core from the Fenelon project
Fenelon gold project, Canada
6th October 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

A preliminary economic assessment has determined average gold production of 212 000 oz/y over 12.3 years. 


Image of Australia map/flag
Barrambie titanium/vanadium project, Australia – update
6th October 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

Neometals has abandoned talks with China’s Jiuxing Titanium Materials Co for offtakes from the project. 


Image of lithium ore
Finniss lithium project, Australia – update
6th October 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

Core Lithium has reported that the early works and updated feasibility study at BP33 are progressing well. 


Image of periodic table symbols for platinum, palladium, rhodium and gold and the Zimbabwe flag
Karo platinum project, Zimbabwe – update
6th October 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

First concrete pour took place in June. 


Ethiopia’s first new mine in 30 years nears funding package completion
5th October 2023 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Aim-listed Kefi Gold and Copper has completed the last of many special permissions and policy changes agreed with the Ethiopian authorities over the years since Kefi assumed control of the Tulu... 


Ubunye Mining Services crowned global Rio Tinto Contractor of the Year
Ubunye Mining Services crowned global Rio Tinto Contractor of the Year
5th October 2023

Ubunye Mining Services, a wholly owned subsidiary of Unitrans, a leading name in the mining logistics industry, has been awarded the prestigious Rio Tinto Safety Award for Best Contract Partner at... 


Image shows molten gold
Tietto updates Abujar plans
5th October 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Junior gold miner Tietto Minerals has unveiled a new life-of-mine (LOM) plan for its Abujar gold mine, in Cote d’Ivoire. Over the nine-year mine life, from 2024 to 2032, Abujar is expected to... 


Karo Mining updates shareholders on mine construction, management changes
3rd October 2023 By: Darren Parker

London- and JSE-listed Tharisa Mining subsidiary Karo Mining, in Zimbabwe, has confirmed that the first concrete pour at the Karo mining project took place in June after construction of bulk... 


Legacy Iron readies for gold production
3rd October 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

ASX-listed Legacy Iron is set to become a gold producer after the Western Australian government gave final approvals for the start of mining at the Mount Celia gold project. Legacy told... 


The Cote project camp
Iamgold reports nonwork-related death at Côté project
2nd October 2023 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Canadian miner Iamgold has reported the death of an individual employed by a contractor at its Côté project, in Ontario. The company explained that the person was found unconscious near the camp... 


Image is an aerial view of the Kathleen Valley operation
Kathleen Valley costs rise
29th September 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Lithium developer Liontown Resources has flagged a near 6% increase in the capital cost estimates for its Kathleen Valley project, in Western Australia, following the award of all major... 


WBHO makes strong return, warns of potential contractor shortage for IPP jobs
29th September 2023 By: Irma Venter

Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon (WBHO) is back, “and we are back on a very strong footing”, says CEO Wolfgang Neff. “We had an exceptional year in a difficult period.” 


Image of drill core from Fenelon
Fenelon gold project, Canada
29th September 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

A preliminary economic assessment on Fenelon has demonstrated robust economics. 


Heidie Ziervogel, head: New Ways of Working (Centre of Excellence) at Nedbank
Heidie Ziervogel
22nd September 2023

This week we profile Heidie Ziervogel, head: New Ways of Working (Centre of Excellence) at Nedbank  


Image of gold nuggets
Back River Gold – Goose mine gold project, Canada – update
22nd September 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

B2Gold has reported that all long-lead items for the 2024 construction season have been received at its freight consolidation points. 


Location map of the Salares Norte project
Salares Norte gold project, Chile – update
22nd September 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

The project was 97% complete as at September 13.  


AngloGold Ashanti tests electric truck at Sunrise Dam
AngloGold Ashanti tests electric truck at Sunrise Dam
21st September 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Gold miner AngloGold Ashanti has inked an agreement with mining contractor Barminco and equipment supplier Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions to test the largest battery-electric underground mining... 


A September 2023 photo of the Goose site in Nunavut.
Goose gold pour on track for 2025
19th September 2023 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The Goose gold mine, in Nunavut, is on schedule to pour its first gold in the first quarter of 2025, Vancouver-based B2Gold reported on Monday. The company also stated that its construction... 


Ivanhoe reports fall-of-ground related fatality
18th September 2023 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Copper miner Ivanhoe Mines has temporarily halted mining activities at the Kakula underground mine, in Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) after the death of drill rig operator Mick Ilunga. Ilunga... 


Markings on a road
Minerals Council, NUM mourn death of 18 M&R employees killed in bus crash
18th September 2023 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The Minerals Council South Africa and trade union the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) are mourning the death of those killed in an accident between a bus and a truck, near diamond miner De... 


Stanmore seeks $1.1bn loan for BHP mine bid
15th September 2023 By: Bloomberg

An Australian bidder for one of BHP Group’s Queensland mines is in talks with private credit funds to help finance $1.1-billion of borrowings for its acquisition. A term sheet in circulation shows... 


Gold Fields CEO Martin Preece
Gold Fields reports delay in first gold from Chile project
15th September 2023 By: Mariaan Webb

Diversified gold producer Gold Fields has downgraded its 2023 and 2024 production expectations from its new Salares Norte mine, in Chile, owing to a delay in first gold from the project. In a... 


Location map of the Goulamin project
Goulamina lithium project, Mali – update
15th September 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

An intensive construction phase is planned for the project in the second half of 2023. 


Drill core from the Manono project
Manono lithium/tin project, Democratic Republic of Congo – update
15th September 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

Tantalex Lithium Resources Corporation has received and executed a term sheet from diversified miner Glencore International for a marketing offtake agreement involving lithium produced from the... 


Image of Zimbabwe map/flag
Zulu lithium/tantalum project pilot plant, Zimbabwe – update
15th September 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

Premier African Minerals has raised a further £5-million before expenses for project optimisation. 


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