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First Quantum risks covenant breach, cost cuts if Panama shuts important copper mine
First Quantum risks covenant breach, cost cuts if Panama shuts important copper mine
1st December 2023 By: Bloomberg

First Quantum Minerals could be forced to slow spending next year and face a potential breach of debt covenants if Panama follows through on plans to close a copper mine that generated roughly... 


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Proper filtration improves profitability, productivity
1st December 2023 By: Lynne Davies

Fluid contamination occurs at every level of the production process, entering lubricants and acting as a “silent thief”, mostly undetected and resulting in increased operating costs and a reduction... 


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PRASA sets sights on big recovery in passenger trips by 2030
1st December 2023 By: Irma Venter

Like many other State-owned entities, the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) has had its share of scandals. Its board chairperson was fired following an investigation into abuse of PRASA... 


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Green growth and jobs
1st December 2023 By: Terence Creamer

Transitioning South Africa’s energy ecosystem from its current over-reliance on coal to one progressively based on the country’s natural advantages of abundant sun, wind and land will take decades.... 


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Cononish mine, Scotland
1st December 2023 By: Nadine James

Cononish is Scotland’s first commercial gold mine. 


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Lift II copper project, South Africa – update
1st December 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

Lift II will have a design capacity of 32 500 t/d, 400 m below Lift I, with a mine life to 2040. 


Explorer Forsan sets out to raise C$200m
30th November 2023 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Copper/zinc/gold/silver exploration company Foran Mining has announced a brokered private placement to raise C$200-million. BMO Capital Markets is the sole bookrunner and co-lead agent, together... 


Copper 360 CEO Jan Nelson.
Copper 360 takes major leap forward with acquisition of production-doubling plant
29th November 2023 By: Martin Creamer

Northern Cape mining company Copper 360, which listed on the Alternative Exchange of the Johannesburg Stock Exchange this year, took yet another leap forward on Wednesday with the announcement that... 


Westgold’s Big Bell set to ring true to its name
Westgold’s Big Bell set to ring true to its name
28th November 2023 By: Mariaan Webb

The Big Bell mine, near Cue, Western Australia, is set to get bigger, with Westgold Resources on Tuesday announcing board approval for an expansion project. The Big Bell mine cornerstones... 


Base turns focus to Toliara project as Kwale comes to an end
24th November 2023 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Mineral sands producer Base Resources describes the 2023 financial year as one of operational and financial success in which the company delivered robust results at its Kwale Operations, in Kenya,... 


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Unique panel installation at centre
24th November 2023

The addition of another 5.74 MW of solar power at Eastgate Shopping Centre, east of Johannesburg, is being undertaken by diversified infrastructure and construction company Concor, while keeping... 


Contractors urge dialogue on the back of 88 liquidations
24th November 2023 By: Irma Venter

Contract changes within the construction industry and conditions that are slashing margins are becoming a growing threat to contractors, “contributing to the downward spiral of the construction... 


Drill core from the Makuutu project
Makuutu rare earths project, Uganda – update
24th November 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

Ionic Rare Earths continues to pursue advanced talks to increase its interest in the project from the 60% it already holds. 


IonicRE to raise $5.9m through share placement
20th November 2023 By: Darren Parker

ASX-listed Ionic Rare Earths (IonicRE) has received firm commitments to raise $5.9-million by way of a share placement of about 281-million fully paid ordinary shares at an issue price of $0.021.... 


Lithium explorer closes C$12.4m public offering
20th November 2023 By: Creamer Media Reporter

TSX-V-listed minerals explorer Li-FT Power (LIFT) has closed a previously announced offering of 1.44-million shares at A$8.65 a flow-through share, generating C$12.43-million. The proceeds include... 


Peninsula raises A$60m to fund US uranium mine restart
Peninsula raises A$60m to fund US uranium mine restart
20th November 2023 By: Mariaan Webb

Australia-listed Peninsula Energy on Monday announced a A$60-million equity raise to fund the restart of production at the Lance mine, in Wyoming – one of the biggest near-term uranium development... 


Hydrox Holdings CEO Corrie de Jager.
Green hydrogen produced on site can help Africa’s people, says Hydrox
17th November 2023 By: Martin Creamer

Green hydrogen produced on site can play a huge role in solving the energy crisis as it eliminates the challenges associated with establishing electrical distribution networks over vast distances,... 


Integrated Geoscience Solutions Technical Director Dr David Khoza.
Imperative that exploration plan be implemented as matter of urgency – Khoza
17th November 2023 By: Martin Creamer

If South Africa is not to be left out of the exploration boom, spurred by the immense mineral resources required to develop technologies needed to achieve net zero, it is imperative that the... 


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OLI South Africa
17th November 2023

Global industrial vibration technology leader OLI makes business simpler for customers while going global with a first-class product that has proven successful in making OLI the world’s top selling... 


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Delayed Lesotho Highlands project key to plugging Gauteng water-supply gap
17th November 2023 By: Natasha Odendaal

The long-anticipated second phase of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP Phase II) broke ground this year, with ambitions of providing Gauteng and surrounds with a much-needed boost in water... 


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Dickinson outlines key elements to successful business rescue process
16th November 2023

Legal protection, combined with committed employees, as well as efficient business rescue practitioners (BRPs) and business processes, are pivotal to engendering a successful business rescue... 


World’s best-performing big IPO is about to get an extra boost
15th November 2023 By: Bloomberg

An Indonesian copper and gold miner that has surged more than fourfold since listing in July is set to keep rising after its inclusion in major emerging market indexes. PT Amman Mineral... 


Glencore coal deal shows power of fossil fuels - even on their way out
Glencore coal deal shows power of fossil fuels - even on their way out
15th November 2023 By: Reuters

Glencore's deal to buy Teck Resources' steelmaking coal unit shows how cheap fossil fuels can be a lucrative option for companies - for a decade or two at least - even as they are phased out in... 


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New documentary starring Idris Elba focuses on gold’s history, impact
14th November 2023 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Industry organisation the World Gold Council (WGC) has released a new documentary, titled ‘Gold: A Journey with Idris Elba’, created in partnership with Pioneer Productions. The documentary was... 


The transaction will facilitate the construction of the Marathon project in Labrador.
Calibre and Marathon Gold combine to create midtier producer
14th November 2023 By: Mariaan Webb

Toronto-listed Calibre Mining and Marathon Gold have announced their combination, forming an America-focused midtier gold producer with average output of 500 000 oz/y. In terms of the transaction,... 


Harmony's Mponeng gold mine.
High-flying Harmony Gold reports whopping 278% free cash rise
13th November 2023 By: Martin Creamer

Higher free cash flow, higher recovered grades, higher production and higher received gold price have been reported by Harmony Gold in its operational update for the three months ended September... 


The Karowe underground mine
Lucara lowers full-year cost guidance, but also warns of lower revenue, production
13th November 2023 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Dual-listed Lucara Diamond Corporation achieved an operating cash cost of $28.62/t of ore processed for the quarter ended September 30, which is well below the expected yearly range of between... 


KREBS® Technequip® knife gate valves offer reliable performance in the most demanding applications
Technequip® knife gate valves a cut above
13th November 2023

Long regarded as a leading brand in abrasive slurry applications, KREBS® Technequip® knife gate valves now allow less stockholding of spares through the enhanced interchangeability of components.... 


Surpluses on the horizon, but output cuts to help buoy nickel price
10th November 2023 By: Reuters

Sizeable output cuts will help shore up nickel prices, which are likely to have reached a bottom after a year-long slide, but tighter supplies are not expected to eliminate surpluses. Specifically,... 


We want more - A Divergence of Interests Between The Government of Botswana and De Beers
10th November 2023

By: Sheila Khama Botswana leads in mining, sorting, and valuing of diamonds but has fared less successfully in cutting and polishing. In this extract from a third of four articles on... 


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The company’s specialists advise on correct valve selection and installation for every application
Company’s innovative approach helps solve industry challenges
10th November 2023 By: Simone Liedtke

Within industrial product supplier BMG's expansive collection of industrial slurry valves lies a diverse selection of pinch valves meticulously engineered to regulate the movement of liquids,... 


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Enserve Engineering Services celebrates 30 years of excellence
10th November 2023

Industrial process valve specialist Enserve Engineering Services is celebrating 30 years of operation this year. The company is a dynamic and customer-focused company that specialises in delivering... 


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Baptiste nickel project, Canada
10th November 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

A prefeasibility study has outlined an openpit mining project that will produce an average of 59 100 t/y of nickel in concentrate over a 29-year mine life. 


Sibanye-Stillwater CEO Neal Froneman
Sibanye-Stillwater dives deeper into circular economy with $155m deal
9th November 2023 By: Mariaan Webb

Multinational mining and metals processing group Sibanye-Stillwater on Thursday announced the acquisition of the Reldan Group of Companies, a US-based metals recycler. The acquisition, valued at... 


AngloGold Ashanti CEO Alberto Calderon.
AngloGold reaffirms 2023 production guidance
9th November 2023 By: Martin Creamer

Gold mining company AngloGold Ashanti has reaffirmed annual production guidance for 2023 after third-quarter gold production improved versus the second quarter, continuing the recovery from... 


Kinross reports strong Q3 results
Kinross reports strong Q3 results
9th November 2023 By: Mariaan Webb

Canada-based Kinross Gold has delivered a strong third quarter, with a solid production profile and significant cash flow generation, president and CEO Paul Rollinson reported on Wednesday. 


Aris Mining funding growth from cash
9th November 2023 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Americas-focused Aris Mining has funded $55.5-million in growth and expansion investments in the first nine months of the year from the cash generated by its Colombian mines, CEO Neil Woodyer said... 


Lundin Gold extinguishes bank debt
9th November 2023 By: Mariaan Webb

On the back of robust free cash flow generation during the third quarter, Toronto-listed Lundin Gold on Wednesday announced that it had elected to fully repay its remaining bank debt. The company,... 


The NAL operation in Quebec
Sayona provides update on NAL ramp-up
9th November 2023 By: Mariaan Webb

Lithium miner Sayona Mining is confident that its ramp-up plan for North American Lithium (NAL), Quebec, is robust and will deliver optimal production, the ASX-listed firm said on Thursday. The... 


The Central Lime Project, in Papua New Guinea.
Mayur raises $130m for PNG lime project
8th November 2023 By: Mariaan Webb

Australia-listed Mayur Resources has raised $130-million to advance its Central Lime Project (CLP), with lime deemed a critical input in the processing of nonferrous battery and future green-facing... 


No 16 shaft at Impala Rustenburg
Implats starts voluntary job cuts at South Africa mines
7th November 2023 By: Reuters

Impala Platinum (Implats) said it was offering voluntary job cuts to workers at some of the world's deepest platinum mining shafts in South Africa in a bid to cut costs as prices for the metal... 


Site of Prieska copper-zinc mining development.
World will stop without copper but price not reflecting upcoming needs
6th November 2023 By: Martin Creamer

Copper and zinc mine development company Orion Minerals is well placed to take advantage of the projected copper shortfall in the second half of this decade with its portfolio of short lead-time,... 


Mick Davis' Vision Blue is investing in Mayur Resources' Central Lime project, in Papua New Guinea.
Mayur says Vision Blue may invest $40m in PNG lime project
6th November 2023 By: Mariaan Webb

ASX-listed Mayur Resources has entered into an investment agreement with Vision Blue Resources (VBR) that could see the Mick Davis-led group partner with the company on the Central Lime Project... 


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