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Copper mine invests in aerial survey tech
22nd September 2023

Copper miner Lubambe Copper Mine (LCM) claims its underground Lubambe mine’s technical services division’s adoption and implementation of an aerial drone-based surveying technology to improve data... 


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Motheo mine, Botswana
22nd September 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

A copper mine in the Kalahari Copper Belt, in Botswana. 


Karowe Cool: IWC’s cooling solution beats Botswana’s heat
Karowe Cool: IWC’s cooling solution beats Botswana’s heat
21st September 2023

Amidst the scorching heat and diamond rich landscapes of Botswana, a unique challenge emerged – cooling excellence without the hassle. The demand was clear: a cooling solution that would harmonize... 


Great Southern Copper takes over Monti lithium project in Chile
21st September 2023 By: Darren Parker

London-listed Great Southern Copper (GSC) has executed a binding term sheet for the Monti lithium project, located in the Salar de Atacama district of Chile. The Monti lithium project comprises 81... 


Luminex and Anglo to negotiate Pegasus earn-in amendments
21st September 2023 By: Mariaan Webb

Diversified major Anglo American has agreed to continue negotiations with exploration and development company Luminex to amend the terms of its earn-in of the Pegasus project, in Ecuador. Anglo... 


Capital secures major Nevada gold mining contract
20th September 2023 By: Darren Parker

London-listed mining services company Capital has announced the award of a significant drilling contract in Nevada, in the US, along with associated rig purchases, as well as an update on the... 


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... 


Pan African Resources CEO Cobus Loots.
Pan African advancing to quarter million ounces of gold a year, analyst calculates
18th September 2023 By: Martin Creamer

The pathway established by Pan African Resources towards achieving gold production of a quarter million ounces a year in 2026 is based on two organic growth prospects in the immediate future,... 


Andrada confirms lithium intersected pegmatites from Lithium Ridge drilling
18th September 2023 By: Cameron Mackay

Namibian metals mining company Andrada Mining on September 18 confirmed that all drill holes – from assay results for the remaining reverse circulation (RC) exploration drilling results of an... 


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On-The-Air (15/09/2023)
15th September 2023 By: Martin Creamer

Martin Creamer discuses green mining, skills, copper demand. 


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Motheo processing plant expansion, Botswana – update
15th September 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

African Mining Services has been awarded a contract from Sandfire Resources at the project. 


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Venetia Underground Project, South Africa – update
15th September 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

Venetia has delivered its first production. 


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Congolese pumps distributor appointed by local manufacturer
15th September 2023

Earlier this year, sub-Saharan Africa importer and distributer of submersible pumping solutions Integrated Pump Technology (IPT) appointed Democratic Republic of Congo- (DRC-) based pumps company... 


Renascor adds to Siviour resource
14th September 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

ASX-listed Renascor Resources has reported a 25% increase in the mineral resource estimate for its Siviour graphite project in South Australia. Following recent resource expansion drilling, the... 


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John Deere motor graders: pioneering the future of roadwork
14th September 2023

Since its inception, John Deere has been a beacon of innovation and quality in the construction industry. Their motor graders have been instrumental in shaping the landscapes of countless cities... 


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DWS outlines response progress on Jagersfontein tailings dam collapse investigation
13th September 2023 By: Natasha Odendaal

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has concluded the processes to finalise evidence gathering and collect scientific and engineering information in the wake of the collapse of the... 


Copper 360 CEO Jan Nelson.
Copper 360's debut Rietberg mine takes a 220% mineral resource leap
13th September 2023 By: Martin Creamer

South Africa’s sole listed copper producer Copper 360 (AltX CPR) has announced a significant upgrade of its mineral resources at the company’s Rietberg mine in the Northern Cape. The total resource... 


Pan African Resources CEO Cobus Loots.
Pan African proposes dividend, expands renewables, heads beyond 200 000 oz/y
13th September 2023 By: Martin Creamer

The first 10 MW solar plant at Evander gold-mining operation of Pan African Resources is reducing group all-in sustaining costs (AISC) by more than $10/oz with this number set to increase in coming... 


As a proof-of-concept project, Marsfontein is delivering diamond recoveries and values above expectations
Mining of dumps, exploration ongoing at Marsfontein project
13th September 2023 By: Cameron Mackay

Diamond producer Botswana Diamonds (BOD) states that mining at the dumps of the company’s Marsfontein project is ongoing. In an update on its Marsfontein and Thorny River projects, in South Africa,... 


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New mining school nurturing human capital in anticipation of major upcoming demand
12th September 2023 By: Martin Creamer

Copper mining company Copper 360, which announced in August that its School of Mining was under development at Concordia operation in the Northern Cape, has launched its first set of courses, aimed... 


A South African coal miner has renewed its man-on-site HVAC maintenance contract with Booyco Engineering for another three years
SA coal miner proritises uptime with Booyco HVAC man-on-site contract
11th September 2023

Keeping its mobile equipment operators comfortable in hot, cold or dusty conditions is a priority for a South African coal miner, so it has renewed its man-on-site HVAC maintenance contract with... 


Brauteseth drives growth with Sandvik drill rigs
Brauteseth drives growth with Sandvik drill rigs
8th September 2023

Based near Port Shepstone on the KwaZulu-Natal south coast, Brauteseth Blasting’s success has evolved into a national footprint – and beyond – with multiple drill rig acquisitions from Sandvik... 


Orica launches Exel™ Neo, the world’s first lead-free non-electric detonator range,
Orica launches Exel™ Neo, the world’s first lead-free non-electric detonator range,
8th September 2023

Melbourne, Australia: Orica (ASX: ORI) is taking another step towards its purpose to sustainably mobilise the earth’s resources by announcing the commercial release of the world’s first lead-free... 


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On-The-Air (08/09/2023)
8th September 2023 By: Martin Creamer

Martin Creamer talks about platinum, commodities and clean electricity. 


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Solar streetlights installed along Gqeberha street
8th September 2023 By: Halima Frost

Lighting manufacturer BEKA Schréder has supplied its solar lighting highmast the SOLARFLOOD solution for the Nelson Mandela Bay municipality, along a stretch of Stanford road in Gqeberha, in the... 


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Exploration resumes at flagship gold mine
8th September 2023 By: Sabrina Jardim

After suspending operations amid underground logistical constraints and the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on contractor operations, gold producer Caledonia Mining restarted production and... 


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Fuel contaminants result in equipment damage
8th September 2023

A lack of knowledge about fuel contaminants results in inadequate fuel protection during the various stages of distribution and storage, and these contaminants can negatively impact the efficient... 


Construction starts on Phase 2 of City of Cape Town’s Milnerton bulk sewer upgrade project
8th September 2023 By: Irma Venter

The City of Cape Town has broken ground on the next phase of the R470-million Milnerton bulk sewer upgrade project, with construction of a new pipeline set for completion by 2025.  This project... 


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Kamoa-Kakula Copper Complex, Democratic Republic of Congo – update
8th September 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

Original-equipment manufacturer Epiroc has won its largest-ever order for the expansion of the Kamoa-Kakula copper mining complex. 


Prieska mine portal
Prieska copper/zinc project, South Africa – update
8th September 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

Orion Minerals has awarded a six-month trial mining contract to P2 Mining, a subsidiary of South African mining contractor Newrak Mining Group, to undertake the early works trial underground mining... 


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Rook 1 uranium project, Canada – update
8th September 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

NexGen has announced financing of $110-million for the project. 


Former ARM CEO Mike Schmidt, in new executive of growth and strategic development role.
ARM achieves 4% ‘tip of iceberg’ decarbonisation target with much more to come
7th September 2023 By: Martin Creamer

In the 12 months to June 30, diversified mining company African Rainbow Minerals (ARM) achieved the 4% carbon reduction target that executive chairperson Dr Patrice Motsepe set for the Johannesburg... 


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Perenti wins major contract at Motheo
7th September 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Contractor Perenti’s African surface mining business African Mining Services (AMS) has been awarded a $235-million contract from copper miner Sandfire Resources at the Motheo copper project, in... 


The Qala Shallows mine
West Wits progresses water, power access for Qala Shallows mine
5th September 2023 By: Marleny Arnoldi

ASX-listed West Wits Mining has made significant progress with getting water and electricity access to the Qala Shallows mine, which forms part of its Witwatersrand Basin Project (WBP), in Gauteng,... 


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Orion awards Prieska trial mining contract to South African mining contractor
5th September 2023 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

JSE- and ASX-listed Orion Minerals has awarded a six-month trial mining contract to P2 Mining, a subsidiary of South African mining contractor Newrak Mining Group, to undertake the early works... 


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AECI completes R45m Dinaser acquisition in Brazil
4th September 2023 By: Darren Parker

Explosives manufacturer AECI Mining has concluded the R45-million acquisition of Brazilian explosives business Dinaser Industria.  The acquisition, executed through local Brazilian entity AECI... 


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SMS group is dedicated to addressing the specific demands of the aluminum sector
Company elaborates on roles in sustainability, aluminium
1st September 2023 By: Simone Liedtke

The aluminium industry is undergoing a transformation driven by the need for sustainability, efficiency, and technological advancements. At the forefront of this transformation, integrated service... 


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Farmers urged to prepare for El Niño to trigger record-high temperatures
1st September 2023 By: Darren Parker

South Africans have experienced an unusually warm and wet winter, but climate experts are warning that this summer will be one of the hottest and driest on record, which could have a significant... 


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Eland mine complex, South Africa – update
1st September 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

Northam Platinum has reported on the progress at the project. 


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Okiep copper project, South Africa – update
1st September 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

Orion Minerals has reported an increase in the mineral resource estimates for three deposits that form part of the Okiep copper project. 


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Zondereinde Western extension project, South Africa – update
1st September 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

Construction of the No 3 shaft is under way. 


Harmony's Mponeng mine, in North West
Harmony swings to profit, declares a higher dividend
30th August 2023 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Gold miner Harmony Gold has posted a 46% increase in production profit to just under R14-billion, or $774-million, for the financial year ended June 30. The company swung from a net loss of... 


Andrada confirms lithium mineralisation near Uis mine
29th August 2023 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Aim-listed tin and lithium developer Andrada Mining has confirmed the existence of continuous mineralisation at surface over a 6 km strike length at the ML133 mining licence area, or Lithium Ridge,... 


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