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TCTA unpacks progress being made on key bulk water projects
2nd June 2023 By: Natasha Odendaal

The Trans-Caledon Tunnel Authority (TCTA) has come a long way since being established in 1986 to fund and implement the South African portion of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP), gaining... 


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Bunker Hill zinc/lead/silver mine restart project, US – update
2nd June 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

Bunker Hill Mining Corp is restarting one of the most storied base metal and silver mines in US history.  


Tertiary highlights target areas for further exploration in Zambia
1st June 2023 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Following Aim-listed Tertiary Minerals’ previous announcement of favourable copper analytical results from sampling of core from historic drill hole RKN800, it has published a separate presentation... 


Why You Should Consider Investing In The South African Engineering Industry
Why You Should Consider Investing In The South African Engineering Industry
31st May 2023

Macrotrends put South Africa’s population at 60,414,495 in 2023, a 0.87% increase from the previous year. This increase in population sustains the relevance of the simple thesis – the demand for... 


Ivanhoe's Kamoa-Kakula mine will help return the DRC to copper heavyweight status.
Peru seen losing title of No 2 copper producer soon to DRC
31st May 2023 By: Bloomberg

Peru is expected to lose its mantle as the world’s No. 2 copper-producing nation to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) by 2026 to 2027, according to consulting firm Wood Mackenzie. “Already... 


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Contracting makes for global debate
26th May 2023 By: Halima Frost

The question of whether engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) or engineering, procurement and construction management (EPCM) is a preferred or advisable contracting strategy in the South... 


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Big goals for construction event
26th May 2023

This year’s Big 5 Construct Southern Africa is being held with the aim of driving economic growth, recovery and transformation within Southern Africa’s construction industry. The Big 5 Construct... 


Raising of dam wall will provide water security
26th May 2023

Consultancy Zimile Consulting Engineers is at an advanced stage of a project to raise a dam wall, which will satisfy the short-term and future potable water demand requirements, and improve the... 


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Company to manufacturer unique crane for diamond mine
26th May 2023

Crane manufacturer Condra is set to manufacture a 15-t suspension crane of unusual configuration as one of two overhead cranes ordered for underground use at a Botswana diamond mine. The second... 


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Wolfsberg lithium project, Austria
26th May 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

A definitive feasibility study has proposed average mine production of 780 000 t/y from the Wolfsberg project. 


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Katanning gold project, Australia – update
26th May 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

Ausgold has announced plans to raise A$12-million in a share placement to fund resource expansion drilling, and complete feasibility and scoping studies at Katanning. 


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Muga potash project, Spain – update
26th May 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

Highfield Resources has secured a A$25-million strategic investment from EMR Capital and Tectonic Investment Management to help advance the development of the project. 


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Tennessee lithium project, US – update
26th May 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

Piedmont Lithium has indicated that it is open to a partnership for the Tennessee lithium project, depending on the appetite from investors. 


Roughrider uranium project enters assessment stage – UEC
23rd May 2023 By: Mariaan Webb

NYSE American-listed Uranium Energy Corp (UEC) has selected consultants for planned development work at the Roughrider uranium project, formerly owned by Rio Tinto. The company appointed SLR... 


Top Mining Leaders and Investors to Headline MOTA 2023 Featuring Africa’s Top Mining Investment Countries
23rd May 2023

The 6th Mining On Top Africa (MOTA) conference taking place at The Westin Paris – Vendome in the French capital on July 12th and 13th, 2023, is set to feature some of Africa’s most important... 


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MINROM Consulting
19th May 2023

Leading geological consulting firm MINROM specialises in providing mineral resource related services to potential investors, explorers, miners and current operational entities, with a view to... 


The Milestone project
Commissioning starts on Western’s Milestone project
18th May 2023 By: Mariaan Webb

The Milestone Potash Phase 1 project is transitioning from the construction phase to the commissioning phase, with the operations team having begun preparation for start-up and operations. Western... 


Lead production growth expected to slow down in coming months
17th May 2023 By: Darren Parker

Lead mine production growth will start to decelerate in the coming quarters as the post-Covid-19 rebound loses steam, market commentary published by market research and consulting firm Fitch... 


Mines change approach to water management
12th May 2023 By: Bonginkosi Tiwane

Water is a crucial resource and plays a vital role in the mining sector, but climate change and sustainability challenges have forced mines to reconsider their approach to water management. Various... 


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It is critical to assist clients in understanding where a thermal energy offering can fit into their site energy mix
Service provider helps plants improve efficiency
12th May 2023 By: Simone Liedtke

The drive towards reducing carbon footprints while remaining sustainable and profitable operationally and financially has become a priority for the manufacturing and industrial sectors. Within this... 


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Firm celebrates 35 years of safety
12th May 2023

This year marks the thirty-fifth anniversary of safety solutions provider Sperosens. “We could not be more excited to celebrate all that Spero Sensors and Instruments has accomplished, alongside... 


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Focused approach to water management
12th May 2023 By: Bonginkosi Tiwane

With climate change posing a serious and immediate risk to the quality and quantity of a mine’s water resource, a water stewardship programme can help a mine build resilience in relation to its... 


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Hermosa zinc/lead/silver project, US – update
12th May 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

The project has been confirmed as the first mining project added to the US Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council's FAST-41 process. 


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Sabodala-Massawa gold mine expansion, Senegal – update
12th May 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

Endeavour Mining has reported that the project is progressing well. 


Chile Senate committee provisionally approves new royalty limit
10th May 2023 By: Bloomberg

A Chilean bill to raise taxes on the mining industry took a key step forward Tuesday with the Senate’s finance committee provisionally approving a new cap on the effective tax rate, one of the... 


ABGM India business head Kamal Chatterjee
ABGM's partnership with Tata Steel to unlock mining opportunities in India, South Africa
10th May 2023 By: Schalk Burger

Mining engineering services provider and consultancy A&B Global Mining (ABGM) has signed a cooperation agreement with major steelmaker Tata Steel to identify and pursue opportunities in the mining... 


The El Teniente copper mine, in Chile
Chile agrees to lower tax hike for copper producers ahead of Senate vote
9th May 2023 By: Bloomberg

Chile’s government reached an agreement with opposition lawmakers on the main sticking point in a proposal to raise taxes on copper miners in the biggest-producing nation. Seeking a victory after... 


Food, beverage sector sees advantages of dry-type transformers
9th May 2023

The absence of oil in dry-type transformers make them attractive to the food and beverage sector, where the focus is on hygienic working conditions. David Claassen, Managing Director of dry-type... 


New resource estimate for Thunder Bay North critical metals project
5th May 2023 By: Mariaan Webb

TSX-V-listed Clean Air Metals has announced a new mineral resource estimate for the Thunder Bay North critical minerals project, with an indicated resource of 14-million tonnes, containing... 


SA transport sector’s shift to zero emissions requires move to rail, ban on new ICE vehicle sales by 2035
5th May 2023 By: Irma Venter

For South Africa to cut greenhouse gases (GHGs) in the transport sector to zero, 15% to 20% of road traffic must move to rail. This shift is also key in addressing road congestion, and improving... 


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Ngualla rare earth project, Tanzania – update
5th May 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

Peak Rare Earths has been granted a special mining licence for its Ngualla project. 


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Patterson Lake South uranium project, Canada – update
5th May 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

Fission Uranium has applied to the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission for a licence to build a uranium mine and mill facility at the project. 


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Tiris uranium project, Mauritania –update
5th May 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

Aura Energy will raise A$10-million in a share placement to progress its Tiris project towards development and fund resource growth. 


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Witwatersrand basin project – Qala Shallows Phase 1, South Africa – update
5th May 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

West Wits has reported that it has been in advanced discussions with multiple funders to secure a funding solution for the project. 


The Oyu Tolgoi operation in Mongolia
Copper mine flashes warning of 'huge crisis' for world supply
3rd May 2023 By: Bloomberg

Accompanied by tinny taped music and overall-clad workers, Rio Tinto Group executives and Mongolian officials gathered a kilometer beneath the freezing Gobi Desert earlier this year to open one of... 


Plates of drill core from the Kabanga nickel project
Kabanga nickel project, Tanzania – update
28th April 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

Lifezone Metals has started an offtake marketing process with regard to its nickel, copper and cobalt from the Kabanga nickel project. 


Orion MD and CEO Errol Smart
Orion reaches R2.5bn funding milestone
26th April 2023 By: Darren Parker

Key elements of junior metals explorer and mining aspirant Orion Minerals’ overarching strategic funding package have culminated in the securing of total funding of almost R2.5-billion – more than... 


Protecting your profit when the commodity boom slows down
25th April 2023

Managing Director at OIM Consulting Arjen de Bruin says that by focusing on their people, mines can future proof their profits when the commodity cycle spins around.  In a country that is, by now,... 


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SRK Global, RGC announce passing of founder Dr Andy Robertson
24th April 2023 By: Schalk Burger

Mining industry geotechnical and environmental engineering services company Robertson GeoConsultants (RGC) and engineering consultancy SRK Global have announced the passing of the companies'... 


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Tonopah Lithium Claims project, US
21st April 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

An independent preliminary economic assessment has demonstrated that the project has the potential to become a substantial, long-life producer of low-cost lithium carbonate. 


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Waterberg platinum group metals project, South Africa – update
21st April 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

Platinum Group Metals has reiterated its focus on advancing the Waterberg project. 


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Witwatersrand basin project – Qala Shallows Phase 1, South Africa – update
21st April 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

West Wits Mining has reported cost savings at its Qala Shallows gold project. 


B2Gold begins phased closure of Namibia's Otjikoto mine
18th April 2023 By: Reuters

Canadian gold miner B2Gold has started the phased closure of its Otjikoto openpit mine in Namibia because of its depleted gold resource, the company said on Tuesday. The mine, which began... 


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