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Kal Tire VP Southern Africa John Martin
ESG targets are prioritising the need for mining tyre circularity
24th October 2024 By: Martin Creamer

Stockpiles of mining tyres are beginning to weigh heavily on the environmental, social and governance (ESG) targets of mining companies. Large tyre accumulations visible at some mining operations... 


Hochschild CEO Eduardo Landin
Hochschild reports strong Q3 performance, on track for 2024 goals
23rd October 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

London-listed Hochschild Mining on Wednesday announced a significant jump in its third-quarter production, delivering attributable output of 96 327 gold equivalent ounces (GEO) and eight-million... 


Fresnillo confidently approaches final quarter amid steady production
Fresnillo confidently approaches final quarter amid steady production
23rd October 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

Fresnillo, the world’s biggest primary silver producer, is entering the final quarter with confidence, maintaining its full-year production guidance set earlier this year. The London-listed miner,... 


Former Gullick South Africa Technical Manager Terry Hamilton (right) interviewed by Mining Weekly's Martin Creamer.
Water power is there for the taking in many underground mines
22nd October 2024 By: Martin Creamer

Water power is there for the taking across a broad spectrum of many of South Africa’s hard-rock underground mines. At a time of high electricity prices, the availability of cooling reservoirs at... 


BME MD Ralf Hennecke
Omnia Holdings offering broader value proposition through BME mining segment
21st October 2024 By: Martin Creamer

Leading mine blasting solutions provider BME today announced a new alignment with Protea Mining Chemicals, which provides one point of contact for two solutions through the BME brand. In this... 


New South Wales Premier Chris Minns
‘Massive boost’ for NSW critical minerals sector
18th October 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

The New South Wales (NSW) government on Friday announced a A$250-million royalty deferral initiative for critical minerals projects and said it would examine the implementation of a rapid... 


Laura Tyler
Adriatic appoints former BHP exec as MD and CEO
17th October 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX- and LSE-listed Adriatic Metals has appointed Laura Tyler, a former BHP executive, as MD and CEO. This marks a new chapter for the company as it seeks to strengthen its position as a leading... 


Hecla appoints new director
17th October 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

US silver miner Hecla Mining has appointed Jill Satre to its board of directors. She is currently the VP of internal audit and corporate compliance at North American energy company, TC Energy. 


The Escondida copper mine in Chile
BHP posts strong Q1 iron-ore, copper results
17th October 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

The world’s biggest listed miner, BHP, has reported a robust start to the 2025 financial year, with production increases across all major commodities. Copper production saw a 4% increase, reaching... 


Anglo American solar, hydrogen plant at Mogalakwena.
Responsible mining promoted in new global standard initiative
16th October 2024 By: Martin Creamer

Four global metals and minerals mining organisations on Wednesday published a draft consolidated standard that covers a wide range of topics related to responsible mining practices. The Copper... 


NGEx to raise C$100m for exploration projects
16th October 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Copper/gold exploration company NGEx Minerals has announced a C$100-million private placement to advance its projects in the Vicuña district straddling the border between Argentina and Chile. The... 


Silver Mines planning next steps for NSW development application
15th October 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

ASX-listed Silver Mines said on Tuesday it was navigating the complexities of legal proceedings surrounding its Bowdens silver project in New South Wales, following an August ruling from the NSW... 


Silver and gold bars
Metals Focus forecasts strong gold price for 2025
14th October 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Precious metals consultancy Metals Focus expects spot gold prices to reach new all-time highs of about $3 000/oz in 2025 on the back of further interest rate cuts, geopolitical concerns and... 


Americas consolidates Galena JV, appoints new CEO
Americas consolidates Galena JV, appoints new CEO
10th October 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

Precious metals miner Americas Gold and Silver has announced a transaction with Eric Sprott and Paul Andre Huet, under which it will require the remaining 40% interest in the Galena complex in... 


Adriatic says production unaffected by regional storm
9th October 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Dual-listed Adriatic Metals said on Wednesday that its operations were not affected by the severe storms and subsequent flooding battering the central and southern regions of Bosnia and... 


Nicky Oppenheimer
Recycle like there’s no tomorrow, big screen at Oppenheimer event urges attendees
9th October 2024 By: Martin Creamer

Recycle like there’s no tomorrow were the urging words flashed across the large screen at the thirteenth Oppenheimer Research Conference, where long-time former diamond mining luminary Nicky... 


Silvercorp secures 11-year renewal of SGX mine permit in China
9th October 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Canadian mining company Silvercorp Metals has renewed the mining permit for its SGX silver-lead-zinc mine in China for another 11 years, extending operations until September 24, 2035, with an... 


Bolt Metals buys BC copper/silver property
4th October 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Exploration company Bolt Metals has entered into a definitive agreement to buy the Switchback copper/silver property in the Omineca mining division of British Columbia. The Switchback property is... 


Eskom chairperson Dr Mteto Nyati
South Africa needs to transition to renewable energy, Eskom chair tells Joburg Indaba
2nd October 2024 By: Martin Creamer

South Africa needs to transition into renewable energy in a way that continues to protect the country’s energy availability, Eskom chairperson Dr Mteto Nyati told the Joburg Indaba on Wednesday.... 


Aterian proves copper/silver mineralisation at Morocco project
30th September 2024 By: Darren Parker

LSE-listed Aterian has announced the completion of a scout reverse circulation (RC) drilling programme at its 100%-owned 34.5 km2 Agdz copper/silver project, in Morocco's eastern Anti-Atlas... 


China stimulus, mighty gold puts silver on a streak, but not without risk
China stimulus, mighty gold puts silver on a streak, but not without risk
27th September 2024 By: Reuters

Silver prices have bubbled up to their highest in over a decade on the back of bullion's stellar bull run and China's stimulus measures, although some analysts expect the rally to fade as... 


Apollo Silver to option Cinco de Mayo project
23rd September 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

TSX-V-listed Apollo Silver has announced an exploration, earn-in and option agreement with fellow-listed MAG silver to acquire the Cinco de Mayo project, in Mexico. Chairperson and interim CEO... 


Kingsgate details production plans
Kingsgate details production plans
19th September 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Following the successful production ramp-up at the Chatree gold mine, in Thailand, Australia-based Kingsgate Consolidated on Thursday spelled out its production plans until the 2028 financial... 


Silver/gold dore produced at Mineral Hill
Kingston ramps up production at Mineral Hill, eyes midtier status
19th September 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed Kingston Resources has successfully increased production at its Mineral Hill processing plant in New South Wales, reaching an annualised throughput of 400 000 t. Over the past four... 


A$25m extra firepower for Andean's Chile exploration
A$25m extra firepower for Andean's Chile exploration
19th September 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

Australian company Andean Silver has announced a successful A$25-million placement to fund its exploration activities at its Cerro Bayo silver project, in Chile. The placement, priced at A$1.05 a... 


Sun Silver raises A$13m in strategic placement
18th September 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Australia-listed Sun Silver has successfully raised A$13-million in a capital raise, including A$5-million at a premium price. The placement comprises the issue of 12.9-million shares at A$0.62 a... 


Coolabah to unite Broken Hill assets, paving path to production
Coolabah to unite Broken Hill assets, paving path to production
17th September 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

ASX-listed Coolabah Metals on Tuesday announced a strategic consolidation transaction that will unite two of the three key players in Broken Hill’s silver, lead and zinc mining sector. Coolabah... 


Progress on reopening Canyon Silver project slower than expected, Armadale says
9th September 2024 By: Darren Parker

Although Aim-listed Armadale Capital has reported progress in its efforts to open up historic workings at the Canyon Silver project in Idaho, in the US, for further evaluation and sampling, the... 


African Rainbow Minerals Executive Chairperson Dr Patrice Motsepe.
African Rainbow Minerals wants to maximise the equity it has in Harmony Gold
6th September 2024 By: Martin Creamer

The global market is going through a very challenging time right now, African Rainbow Minerals (ARM) executive chairperson Dr Patrice Motsepe noted on Friday, when the Johannesburg Stock... 


Harmony CEO Peter Steenkamp, who retires at year-end.
Mega gold producer, copper aspirant Harmony flags cost-offsetting silver, uranium value
5th September 2024 By: Martin Creamer

Johannesburg Stock Exchange-listed Harmony, which has 74 years of mining experience in South Africa and two decades in Papua New Guinea (PNG), is not only a mega gold mining specialist with an... 


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