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New discovery affirms Brucejack's district-scale potential
26th October 2021 By: Mariaan Webb

Canadian miner Pretium Resources (Pretivm) has made a new high-grade gold exploration discovery at the Golden Marmot Zone of Brucejack, affirming the district-scale potential of its property in... 


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Matola LNG import terminal on track for 2024 gas supply
22nd October 2021

The front-end engineering design (FEED) for the Beluluane Gas Company (BGC) liquified natural gas (LNG) import terminal project – being developed by Southern African energy group Gigajoule, French... 


Orica and Native Storage Facility breaking new ground in Namibia
19th October 2021

The new site, Rooikoop, is the first ammonium nitrate emulsion (ANE) plant outside a mining property in the region. The plant is situated in a strategic location approximately 25km from the Port of... 


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Electricity wheeling can reduce load-shedding risk if legal, technical uncertainties are addressed
15th October 2021 By: Donna Slater

Tariffs and the legal framework governing the wheeling of electricity from independent power producers (IPPs), which are taking advantage of the recently declared 100 MW licence threshold, will be... 


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Hydro project set to boost green credentials of giant DRC copper complex
8th October 2021 By: Marleny Arnoldi

While Kamoa Copper, in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), is on track to become the second-largest copper mining complex globally, and the biggest in Africa, it is also poised to be among the... 


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Hydro project set to boost green credentials of giant DRC copper complex
8th October 2021 By: Marleny Arnoldi

While Kamoa Copper, in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), is on track to become the second-largest copper mining complex globally, and the biggest in Africa, it is also poised to be among the... 


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Vaccine Hesitancy Nudge
7th October 2021

“Aimed at industries that rely on team based, close proximity production processes for safety and efficiency, the nudge sessions complement existing awareness training within organisations.  


Blackstone partners with Vietnam govt for nickel hunt
5th October 2021 By: Esmarie Iannucci

ASX-listed Blackstone Minerals will collaborate with the Vietnamese government to identify new nickel opportunities in the country. Blackstone’s 90% owned subsidiary Ban Phuc Nickel Mines (BPNM)... 


Lake Throssell proves a winner for Trigg
5th October 2021 By: Esmarie Iannucci

A scoping study into the Lake Throssell sulphate of potash (SoP) project, in Western Australia, has estimated that the project could support production of 245 000 t/y over an initial mine life of... 


African Pioneer, Sandfire strike new deal for Botswana prospecting licences
4th October 2021 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Aim-listed African Pioneer on October 2 entered into a two-year option agreement with ASX-listed Sandfire Resources in relation to four of its eight Botswana prospecting licences for a cash payment... 


Booyco Electronics extends footprint with strategic collaborations
30th September 2021

South Africa-based proximity detection specialist Booyco Electronics is broadening its global reach through collaboration agreements with selected technology integrators. Solutions from Booyco... 


Vulcan picks a spot in Germany
29th September 2021 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Lithium developer Vulcan Energy Resources has secured a site for its planned lithium hydroxide plant, at the Höchst Chemical Park, outside of Frankfurt. “Securing a site for the central lithium... 


China power crisis looks set to spur rush for the dirtiest fuel
28th September 2021 By: Bloomberg

China’s power crisis looks set to spur it to import more coal from a wider range of producers, putting it into competition with European and Indian buyers that are also snapping up more of the... 


Hydrogen Council calls for A$10bn net zero fund
28th September 2021 By: Esmarie Iannucci

The Australian Hydrogen Council has urged action on the part of the federal government in order to achieve net zero emissions with the assistance of the hydrogen industry. In a white paper... 


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New valve manufactured for tailings pipelines
24th September 2021 By: Halima Frost

Although South African company Dynamic Fluid Control (DFC) has only soft launched its new slurry knife gate high-pressure valve, the SKG-HP, it has been well received by clients. The clients intend... 


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Rubble recycling not seen as economically viable
24th September 2021 By: Darren Parker

The recycling of construction and demolition materials in South Africa is behind the global curve, partly because it is generally not viewed as economically viable by the vast majority of local... 


African Gold Group achieves positive results from trenching at Kobada Est
14th September 2021 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

West Africa-focused gold company African Gold Group has announced positive results from the preliminary trenching programme at its Kobada Est exploration target in southern Mali. The Kobada Est... 


Power Metal sells Schreiber-Hemlo interests to First Class
7th September 2021 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Exploration company Power Metal will sell its Schreiber-Hemlo interests in Ontario, Canada, to First Class Metals, which is planning to list in London towards the end of this year. Power Metal... 


Ark Energy plans hydrogen hub in Qld
7th September 2021 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Korea Zinc subsidiary Ark Energy has inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Port of Townsville, in North Queensland, to ship up to 120 000 t of renewable hydrogen to South Korea within... 


Shanta reports high-grade drilling results from West Kenya project
6th September 2021 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Aim-listed Shanta Gold has provided an update from the sixth set of drilling results reported this year from the West Kenya project, in Kenya, with the results continuing to demonstrate high-grade... 


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Unique refinery concept enters first phase
3rd September 2021 By: Halima Frost

Global industry body the International Zinc Association (IZA) Africa desk spokesperson Simon Norton says the first phase of its “bold plan” to implement South Africa’s own zinc refinery has... 


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Battery Electric
3rd September 2021

Underground railway control systems manufacturer Battery Electric is a proudly South African company with a focus on the design and development of microprocessor-controlled underground mine... 


Centerra warns about water in Kumtor pit, says workers' safety at risk
Centerra warns about water in Kumtor pit, says workers' safety at risk
1st September 2021 By: Mariaan Webb

Canadian miner Centerra Gold has warned that the Kumtor mine, in Kyrgyzstan, is at risk of potentially catastrophic events, stating that it has seen photographic evidence showing that the mine’s... 


Collaboration between Booyco & Ramjack optimises technology value for mines
1st September 2021

As part of bringing its cutting-edge collision prevention system (CPS) or proximity detection system (PDS) technology to the world, South Africa-based Booyco Electronics is now in a strategic... 


Orion identifies multiple priority targets at Okiep copper project
1st September 2021 By: Simone Liedtke

Diversified metals explorer and developer Orion Minerals has identified multiple priority electromagnetic (EM) targets at its Okiep copper project, in South Africa’s Northern Cape, following a... 


Highfield inks another port MoU
30th August 2021 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Potash developer Highfield Resources has inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with one of Spain’s largest ports, the Port of Bilbao, as a potential transport solution for the Muga potash... 


Japanese major launches hydrogen study in Qld
27th August 2021 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Japanese oil company ENEOS Corporation has struck an agreement with ASX-listed Origin Energy to study the development of a carbon-free hydrogen supply chain between Japan and Australia. The two... 


Fourteenth crane headed for Black Mountain Zinc
20th August 2021 By: Natasha Odendaal

Cape Town lifting equipment company BB Cranes has secured an order for a fourteenth overhead crane to be installed at Gamsberg zinc mine, in the Northern Cape. The order was placed by mining and... 


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Shallow Reefs Gold hoping to announce capital raise out of North America
18th August 2021 By: Martin Creamer

In the next few weeks, Shallow Reefs Gold is hoping to be able to announce what it describes as a fairly significant capital raise out of North America after being very active in the capital... 


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Jameson optimises Crown Mountain output
13th August 2021 By: Esmarie Iannucci

A yield optimisation study for the Crown Mountain coking coal project, in British Columbia, has increased anticipated production from the 1.7-million tonnes a year considered in the bankable... 


SA among nations emerging as top African startup, investment hubs
13th August 2021 By: Natasha Odendaal

Several African countries are quickly emerging as leading startup and investment hubs to watch, says early-stage, high-growth technology investment and advisory firm Havaic managing partner Ian... 


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Chile regulators approve $2.5bn Dominga copper-iron mine project
12th August 2021 By: Reuters

A regional Chilean environmental commission on Wednesday approved Andes Iron's $2.5-billion Dominga project, giving the green light to the proposed copper and iron mine after years of wrangling in... 


Ivanhoe’s Kamoa-Kakula progressing ‘ahead of plan’ for 2022 ramp-up
11th August 2021 By: Simone Liedtke

Construction of Phase 2 of Canadian miner Ivanhoe Mines’ Kamoa-Kakula project is now progressing “slightly ahead of plan” and remains on track for start-up in the third quarter of 2022. This... 


Green hydrogen has significant growth potential as a zero-carbon fuel, says the WPIC
4th August 2021 By: Simone Liedtke

Energy company Siemens Gas and Power estimates that, by 2050, hydrogen demand will have risen to over 450 megatons a year, be dominated by green hydrogen and be essential to achieving global... 


Master Drilling buys 25% stake in A&R Group
30th July 2021 By: Marleny Arnoldi

JSE-listed Master Drilling has acquired a 25% stake in A&R Group. A&R, with its subsidiaries A&R Engineering & Mining Supplies and Lamproom Solutions & Consulting, specialises in mine... 


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Gauteng making strides in green hydrogen economy
28th July 2021 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Only green hydrogen can store and effectively distribute renewable energy to where it is needed at scale, and Gauteng is spearheading some developments in this regard, Jak Koseff, who is special... 


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Demand for traditional and nontraditional nuclear power growing – Cameco
28th July 2021 By: Mariaan Webb

Uranium major Cameco is excited about the future of nuclear power generation, CEO Tim Gitzel said on Wednesday, stating that demand for both traditional and nontraditional uses of nuclear power was... 


Mason Graphite stock jumps on new graphene venture
27th July 2021 By: Mariaan Webb

The share price of TSX-V-listed Mason Graphite jumped 29% on Monday, as the company announced the launch of Black Swan Graphene – a new venture with UK-based speciality chemical company Thomas Swan... 


Mining studies confirm Finniss potential
26th July 2021 By: Esmarie Iannucci

The Finniss lithium project, in the Northern Territory, could deliver significant income for developer Core Lithium, studies have shown. Core on Monday released an updated definitive feasibility... 


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World-class Africa factory nearing completion
23rd July 2021 By: Halima Frost

The construction of drive components manufacturer SEW-EURODRIVE’s R200-million South Africa head office and factory in Aeroton, Johannesburg, is proceeding to plan and on schedule, says... 


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Domestic companies have focused on refining
South Korea attractive for exploration spend
23rd July 2021 By: Nadine Ramdass

South Korea has numerous advantages that make it attractive for exploration investment, says privately owned polymetallic mining company Korean Metals (KME) MD Chris Sennitt. KME directors have... 


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Evolution strikes A$400m deal for Kundana assets
22nd July 2021 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Gold miners Evolution Mining and Northern Star has struck a A$400-million agreement under which Northern Star would sell its Kundana assets, in Western Australia, to Evolution. The Kundana assets... 


WPIC encourages use of platinum-using PEMs for overcoming energy storage problems
14th July 2021 By: Donna Slater

The World Platinum Investment Council (WPIC) reports that, as renewable energy solutions are increasingly rolled out around the globe, technologies that can smooth their power deliverance are also... 


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