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Evolving cyberthreats mean enterprise storage is essential for a comprehensive corporate cybersecurity strategy
24th May 2022

By Eric Herzog, Chief Marketing Officer, at Infinidat The sophistication and scale of cyber-attacks will continue to increase exponentially around the globe, with experts expecting to see a huge... 


Rio produces first scandium oxide in North America
9th May 2022 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Diversified miner Rio Tinto has produced its first tach of high purity scandium oxide at its North American operations. Rio Tinto Fer et Titane (RTFT) produced the high purity scandium oxide at... 


Further delay in Haib licence court case
28th April 2022 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

TSX-V-listed Deep-South Resources reports that the legal counsel for the Namibia Ministry of Mines and Energy has been late to file its defence affidavit and has requested an extension of ten days... 


Silver demand to rise 5% this year – industry report
20th April 2022 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Global silver demand is forecast to rise by 5% this year on the back of structural advancements in industrial fabrication, which is expected to achieve another record in 2022. The 2022 demand... 


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Haib copper project, Namibia – update
1st April 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

Namibia's Ministry of Mines and Energy of Namibia has been ordered to file its defence affidavit in the refusal of a licence for the Haib copper project by April 22 at the latest. 


Sibanye observes water month with groundwater initiatives
31st March 2022 By: Natasha Odendaal

Mining group Sibanye-Stillwater continues to drive the effective and efficient use of water with a proactive approach to reduce its reliance on potable water systems across mining operations and in... 


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Critical minerals, infrastructure and jobs big takers in Budget
30th March 2022 By: Esmarie Iannucci

The Australian resources sector has welcomed the government’s investment initiatives unveiled in the 2022-23 Budget. The 2022-23 Budget measures include a A$200-million spend over five years for... 


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Tech company optimistic of drones future
25th March 2022 By: Anna Moross

Despite the drones and defence sectors being adversely affected by the Covid-19 pandemic in terms of the global slowdown it triggered, global aerospace and technology company Paramount Advanced... 


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Haib copper project, Namibia – update
25th March 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

In the ongoing court case pertaining to the Ministry of Mines and Energy of Namibia’s refusing to grant Deep-South Resources a licence for its Haib copper project, the miner reports that, although... 


Namibia Ministry ordered to file defence affidavit for Haib licence refusal by April 22
24th March 2022 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Mineral exploration and development company Deep-South Resources reports that, at a hearing held on March 22, the judge ordered the legal counsel of the Ministry of Mines and Energy of Namibia to... 


Ontario unveils critical minerals strategy
18th March 2022 By: Creamer Media Reporter

As innovation and technology drive dramatic changes to the world’s economy, Ontario is positioning itself to be a global leader in supplying the critical minerals that will fuel that change with... 


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Solution offers effective ballast water treatment
18th March 2022 By: Nadine Ramdass

With ballast water discharge posing significant disruption and potential damage, regulations are being incrementally enforced to reduce the environmental impact, which, in turn, has created a need... 


Haib prospecting licence refusal extended after Namibian mining ministry submits nonevidence documents
16th March 2022 By: Donna Slater

In an ongoing court case relating to the Ministry of Mines and Energy of Namibia refusing to grant copper explorer and developer Deep-South Resources a licence for its Haib copper project, the... 


New strategy and more funding for critical minerals
16th March 2022 By: Esmarie Iannucci

The Australian government on Wednesday unveiled a package of measures to unlock Australia’s critical minerals potential, including a A$200-million Accelerator grants program, A$50-million to... 


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Australian govt invests heavily in critical minerals projects
16th March 2022 By: Esmarie Iannucci

The federal government on Wednesday announced over A$243-million in funding support for four critical minerals projects under the Collaboration Stream of the A$1.3-billion Modern Manufacturing... 


Senators urge Biden to invoke defence act for battery materials
14th March 2022 By: Bloomberg

US Senators sent a bipartisan letter to the Biden administration Friday afternoon asking the President to invoke the Defense Production Act to accelerate production of battery materials that are... 


Aus and India hunt for critical minerals
14th March 2022 By: Esmarie Iannucci

The Australian government has allocated A$5.8-million to a new three-year investment partnership with India, which could unlock mutual benefits for both countries from Australia’s world-leading... 


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Haib copper project, Namibia – update
11th March 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

Deep-South Resources has reported that the legal counsel of Namibia’s Ministry of Mines and Energy has failed to file its defence affidavit in the refusal of a licence for the Haib copper project. 


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Canada's oil, gas emissions cap may wait until 2023, leaving climate plan hole
9th March 2022 By: Reuters

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's plan to cut greenhouse gas emissions from the oil and gas sector will not be ready until late this year or early 2023, the environment minister said on... 


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Global Mining Projects in Progress 2022
8th March 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

Countless industries globally depend on the supply of mined mineral resources, making the mining sector crucial to the world’s economy. The reliance of high-tech industries on critical metals, such... 


Deep-South says Namibia Ministry misses deadline to file Haib licence refusal defence affidavit
3rd March 2022 By: Donna Slater

TSX-V-listed copper explorer and developer Deep-South Resources reports that the legal counsel of Namibia’s Ministry of Mines and Energy has failed to file its defence affidavit in the refusal of a... 


Bluejay’s Greenland ilmenite project receives European backing
2nd March 2022 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The European Raw Material Alliance (ERMA) has announced its official support for Bluejay Mining’s Dundas project, enabling it to secure supply of ilmenite from the Greenland project for end users... 


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Tech development enhances defence equipment
25th February 2022 By: Nadine Ramdass

Global aerospace and technology company Paramount Group’s equipment and technologies, in service with various armed forces and security agencies on four continents, as well as digital and... 


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Transceiver evades pitfalls while seizing benefits
25th February 2022 By: Nadine Ramdass

Military communication systems specialist and JSE-listed company Reunert subsidiary Reutech Communications’ TR3000 transceiver unlocks the full potential of high-frequency (HF) network... 


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Biden announces investments to shore up key critical mineral supplies
23rd February 2022 By: Mariaan Webb

US President Joe Biden on Tuesday announced several investments in the domestic production of key critical minerals and materials, as the country moves to break its dependence on China and secure a... 


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Rare earth metal, alloy and magnet manufacturing facility, US
18th February 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

MP Materials plans to develop an 18 581 m2 greenfield metal, alloy and neodymium/iron/boron magnet manufacturing facility in Fort Worth, Texas. 


Blockchain rare earth scheme to certify sustainable output for EVs
8th February 2022 By: Reuters

An EU-funded certification scheme using blockchain is being developed for rare earths as automakers demand proof that materials used to make magnets for electric vehicles (EVs) are not linked to... 


Zimbabwe makes U-turn on mining royalties to halt currency slide
4th February 2022 By: Bloomberg

Zimbabwe’s finance minister requested mining companies pay up to half of their royalties in local currency, as part of measures to stem a decline in the unit that has been fanning inflation. The... 


NAIF approves A$140m loan to Hastings
2nd February 2022 By: Esmarie Iannucci

The Northern Australian Infrastructure Fund (NAIF) has approved a A$140-million investment into the construction of ASX-listed Hastings Technology Metals’ Yangibana rare earths project, in Western... 


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Democracy still best vaccine against populism
28th January 2022 By: Terence Creamer

South Africa is not immune to pandemics and 2022 has, thus far, proved something of a super-spreader event for the virus of populism. From obnoxious rhetoric against the Constitution by a person... 


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Hydrogen roadmap targeting societal well-being, North West conference told
26th January 2022 By: Martin Creamer

In terms of high-level outcomes, the vision of South Africa’s Hydrogen Society Roadmap is to create an inclusive, sustainable and competitive hydrogen economy to support net-zero carbon economic... 


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CSIR recognises researchers’ years of hard work
21st January 2022 By: Tracy Hancock

The number of principal and chief researchers promoted by the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) is an important key performance indicator for the council, indicating the... 


Nornickel says 2021 nickel sales were unaffected by export tax
17th January 2022 By: Reuters

Russia's Nornickel, the world's largest producer of refined nickel, said on Monday that the state export tax, which Moscow had imposed between August and December of 2021, did not affect the amount... 


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MP Materials to build US magnet factory, seals GM deal
10th December 2021 By: Mariaan Webb

Rare earth materials producer MP Materials on Thursday announced that it would build a rare earth magnetics facility in Fort Worth, Texas, and said it had reached a long-term agreement to supply... 


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Haib copper project, Namibia – update
10th December 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

The Namibia Ministry of Mines and Energy’s legal counsel submitted its last filing with regard to the Minister’s decision to deny the renewal of the Haib copper licence, on November 17, 2021.  


Peru communities resolute on mine shutdowns despite government shift
26th November 2021 By: Reuters

Communities in Peru's Ayacucho region say they will resume protests against the mining sector if the government of leftist President Pedro Castillo breaches what they call a signed agreement to... 


Resource technology and clean energy to benefit from govt investment
25th November 2021 By: Esmarie Iannucci

The federal government will invest A$242.7-million into four new research and industry hubs to focus on critical national manufacturing priorities. The Trailblazer Universities initiative will see... 


HVAC experts offer mines smooth, reliable operations
11th November 2021

Specialists in robust, custom-engineered air-conditioning systems, Booyco Engineering is now driving the expansion of its service offering in the mining sector following the proven success of its... 


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Updated precision bearings testing system available
5th November 2021

Precision testing expert Vibrac notes that its Bearing Inspector Model 3100 Series – an update of BRG-3000 –  is available. Vibrac  explains that Bearing Inspector Model 3100 bench top system is... 


Climate Council calls for end to coal and gas as Australia places last
25th October 2021 By: Esmarie Iannucci

A new report by the Climate Council has ranked Australia in last place out of all developed countries, for its performance on climate change. The report assessed both Australia’s track record on... 


Tirupati, Monash to collaborate on developing graphene products
4th October 2021 By: Simone Liedtke

London-listed Tirupati Graphite has entered into a research collaboration agreement with the Department of Material Sciences and Engineering at Monash University, in Victoria, Australia, to develop... 


Rio Tinto may eventually process critical minerals, CEO says
30th September 2021 By: Bloomberg

Rio Tinto, one of the world’s largest mining companies, wants to start processing minerals in North America that are considered key to US national security. The company is currently figuring out... 


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Govt establishes A$2bn critical minerals loan facility
28th September 2021 By: Esmarie Iannucci

The federal government will establish a A$2-billion loan facility for Australian critical minerals projects. Prime Minister Scott Morrison said the fund would help fill finance gaps in critical... 


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