Genmin receives permit for Gabon iron-ore mine

Emerging African iron-ore producer Genmin has announced that a large-scale 20-year mining permit has been issued for its 100%-owned Baniaka iron-ore project in Gabon. The mining permit was issued... 

US Supreme Court maintains veto on Alaskan Pebble project

Canadian mineral exploration and development company Northern Dynasty Minerals has reported that the US Supreme Court has denied Alaska’s petition to review its claims that the Environmental... 

Oriole receives remaining signature payment for Bibemi earn-in agreement

Following the recently-executed definitive earn-in agreement on Aim-listed gold exploration company Oriole Resources’ Bibemi gold project, in Cameroon, the company reported on January 8 that it had... 

Aterian acquires 90% controlling interest in Atlantis

London-listed critical metals exploration and development company Aterian has signed a share purchase agreement (SPA) to acquire a controlling 90% interest in private Bostwana-registered business... 

Access to water, logistics infrastructure major hurdles to hydrogen economy

One of the challenges standing in the way of South Africa becoming a world-class green hydrogen producer is that South Africa is a water-scarce country, and that enormous volumes of water are... 

Petra reports total third-tender cycle sales of $69.7m

Diamond producer Petra Diamonds has announced the final sales results for its third tender cycle following further sales of 56 600 ct for $9.3-million. This brings total sales for the cycle to... 

Fabergé, Regent unveil new sea-themed egg

Jewelled egg maker Fabergé has introduced a new luxury egg called Journey in Jewels in partnership with Regent Seven Seas Cruises. The egg was unveiled at a gala event in Miami, Florida, on... 

Loncor agrees to sell DRC project for C$13.5m

Canadian gold exploration company Loncor Gold has entered into an agreement for the sale of its Makapela property in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) for C$13.5-million cash. The agreement... 

Glencore to publish updated climate transition plan in March

Diversified miner Glencore plans to publish an updated Climate Action Transition Plan, as well as to report on its progress against its industrial emission reduction targets and ambitions, in... 

Ivanhoe to raise C$500m through private placement

Copper and platinum group metals mining company Ivanhoe Mines has engaged investment banking firm BMO Capital Markets as the sole agent in connection with a proposed offering of about 41.6-million... 

New ore sorter installed at Blesberg ahead of schedule

Mining and development company Marula Mining has confirmed the full installation of the Rados SRF100-8 X-ray fluorescence (XRF) ore sorter, associated conveyors and support equipment at the... 

Resource estimates, scoping study results bolster Sanbrado underground development plans

ASX-listed gold mining company West African Resources (WAF) has released positive resource estimation results and scoping studies concerning a potential underground development beneath the M5 South... 

Bushveld to cut 40% of head office staff in cost saving drive

Vanadium producer Bushveld Minerals will embark on retrenchments at its head office just ahead of Christmas as part of cost-cutting measures aimed at ensuring the long-term competitiveness and... 

Solidarity ‘appalled’ by hostage situation at Gold One

Trade union Solidarity has said it views the latest hostage drama at the Gold One mine, in Springs, Gauteng, in a very serious light, condemning it as yet another case of “appalling and cowardly”... 

Mkango says first recycled rare earth magnets to be produced in the UK in 20 years

Aim-listed Mkango Resources has announced the first production of recycled rare earth magnets in the UK on commercial-scale magnet manufacturing equipment in more than 20 years. Production of... 

$200m Longonjo financing announcement expected early next year

An announcement is expected to be made in the first quarter of next year regarding the financing of the $200-million upfront capital expenditure (capex) needed to develop one of the world’s largest... 

Atlantic announces 15.7Mt maiden feldspar resource estimate at Ewoyaa

Africa-focused lithium exploration and development company Atlantic Lithium has announced a maiden Joint Ore Reserves Committee-compliant mineral resource estimate (MRE) of 15.7-million tonnes at... 

Madison raises $500 000 through private placement

Uranium exploration and development firm Madison Metals has successfully completed a private placement, issuing 1.15-million units at a price of C$0.40 a unit. The transaction generated about $460... 

Harmony proposes two new BBBEE share issue transactions

Gold mining company Harmony Gold has proposed two significant transactions aimed at advancing broad-based black economic empowerment (BBBEE) within its operations. The proposals involve the... 

Harmony proposes two new BBBEE share issue transactions

Gold mining company Harmony Gold has proposed two significant transactions aimed at advancing broad-based black economic empowerment (BBBEE) within its operations.   The proposals involve the... 

Amplats on track to deliver guidance for 2023 but cost cutting ahead

Platinum group metals (PGMs) producer Anglo American Platinum (Amplats) has reported that its metal-in-concentrate, refined production and costs are all expected to be within guidance for 2023,... 

Platinum’s use as an actuator material is being investigated

Nanoporous platinum, a platinum matrix containing tiny pores to increase energy conduction, has recently been created in large quantities for the first time, for trial use as an actuator material,... 

Mine closure lacks adequate social integration – research

New research on mine closures in South Africa has shown that there remains a lack of integration of social development, which continues to pose a risk to long-term regional development beyond... 

More than half of copper cables on TFR’s lines replaced with aluminium alternative

Transnet has, so far, replaced about 55% of the copper cables across its national railway network with an aluminium conductor steel reinforced (ACSR) cable called Tiger Wire, Transnet Freight Rail... 

Gemfields earns $69.5m from latest ruby auction

Ruby and emerald miner Gemfields has announced that total auction revenues of $69.5-million were accrued after selling all 97 lots, comprising 239 591 ct of ruby, offered for sale at its latest... 

ICMM members paid $54.9bn in royalties, taxes in 2022

Industry body ICMM reports that its members’ corporate income tax (CIT) and royalty payments increased by 77.8% year-on-year to $54.9-billion in 2022.  CIT payments had increased by 85.3%... 

CAA Mining actively drilling for lithium in spodumene in Ghana – research firm

Non-independent researcher SP Angel has reported that mining and exploration company CAA Mining is actively engaged in drilling operations to delineate a new lithium-in-spodumene resource in Ghana.... 

Tharisa warns of up to 49.8% drop in basic earnings a share

JSE-listed Tharisa Minerals’ basic earnings per share (EPS) for the financial year ended September 30, on a fully diluted basis, is expected to be between $0.27 and $0.28 with a tolerance of 10%,... 

Power Metal Resources to start drill testing at Botswana project

Since early October, Aim-listed exploration company Power Metal Resources has advanced plans to drill test a key target at T1-14 at its Molopo Farms Complex (MFC) project, in southwestern Botswana,... 

Barrick’s North Mara mine selected as employer of the year in Tanzania

The North Mara gold mine, jointly owned by gold mining company Barrick Gold Corporation and the Tanzanian government through Twiga Minerals, has been awarded Employer of the Year at the 2023... 

Economy moves 'sideways' with marginal 0.2% contraction in GDP

Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) has reported a marginal 0.2% contraction in gross domestic product (GDP) for the third quarter, compared with the second quarter, and a contraction of 0.7%... 

Mandela Mining Precinct celebrates five-year anniversary

The public-private partnership Mandela Mining Precinct (MMP) celebrated five years of mining research, development,and innovation (RDI) at the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)... 

Madison to raise C$500 000 through private placement

Uranium mining and exploration company Madison Metals has announced a private placement of units at a price of C$0.40 each for aggregate gross proceeds of up to C$500 000.   Each unit will comprise... 

UP scientists lead study of natural hydrogen find in Mpumalanga

Scientists at the University of Pretoria (UP) are leading a study of natural hydrogen gas discovered beneath the Earth’s surface in Mpumalanga.   The gas could be a source of renewable energy that... 

Miner Kumba resurfaces road in Kathu-Gamagara

As part of its social labour plan commitments, iron-ore mining company Kumba Iron Ore’s Sishen mine has undertaken a road resurfacing project, upgrading three major roads in the Kathu-Gamagara... 

Andrada’s Uis lithium pilot plant commissioned

The commissioning of London-listed technology metals mining company Andrada's pilot plant, located adjacent to the main tin processing plant at its Uis mine, in Namibia, was completed in October,... 

Botswana Diamonds to raise £380 000 through share placement

Aim-listed Botswana Diamonds has undertaken a share placement and subscription with existing and new investors to raise £380 000 through the issue of 76-million new ordinary shares of £0.0025 each... 

Lack of skills should not become a constraint for mining sector recovery – Mvalo

Department of Higher Education and Training deputy director-general Zukile Mvalo has stressed the importance of ensuring that a lack of skills does not become a constraint for the recovery and... 

Mine closure assistance needed to prevent dying towns

Corporate governance advocacy foundation Bench Marks Foundation chief researcher David van Wyk has said there is a gap in the Mining Qualifications Authority's (MQA's) training in terms of... 

MQA bursary schemes need to align better with industry needs

The Mining Qualifications Authority (MQA) needs to align more closely with industry with regard to bursaries and bursary management, Minerals Council South Africa skills development head Mustak...