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Copper 360 CEO Jan Nelson.
Copper 360 has R560bn worth of copper in the ground, the Junior Indaba hears
9th June 2023 By: Martin Creamer

Copper company Copper 360, which listed on the AltX of the JSE in April, has more than two-million tonnes of copper its 12 mines, which is worth R560-billion, the Junior Indaba heard this week.... 


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Westgold confirms Musgrave offer
9th June 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Gold miner Westgold Resources has officially launched its takeover offer for fellow listed Musgrave Minerals, offering one of its own shares for every 5.37 Musgrave shares held. Westgold flagged... 


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NT moves on Middle Arm Sustainable Development Precinct
9th June 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

The Northern Territory government has issued ‘not to deal’ commitments to five proponents over specific parcels of land at the Middle Arm Sustainable Development Precinct, as part of the... 


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Singida gold mining project, Tanzania – update
9th June 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

The  Singida gold mine has achieved commercial production following its first gold pour on March 30. 


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All-electric mixer launched, tested
9th June 2023

Global innovative and sustainable building solutions developer Holcim tested an all-electric concrete mixer truck last month. The eMixer was officially presented to the industry at international... 


Low-friction bearings reduce energy losses in free-stream turbines
9th June 2023

A hydro turbinecompany, based in Portland, Maine, in the US, has chosen Vesconite Bearings’lowest-friction material for the thrust bearings on its free-stream turbines. The material, Vesconite... 


Construction starts on Phase 2 of Lesotho Highlands Water Project
9th June 2023 By: Natasha Odendaal

Phase 2 of the long-awaited Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP) has broken ground. LHWP Phase 2, building on Phase 1 that was completed in 2003, includes the construction of the Polihali dam and... 


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Elizabeth Creek copper/cobalt project, Australia
9th June 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

A scoping study has confirmed the potential of the project as financially robust and globally competitive. 


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Bellevue gold project, Australia – update
9th June 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

Bellevue Gold has received the tailings facility and water storage permits for its namesake gold project. 


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Townsville vanadium battery manufacturing facility, Australia
9th June 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

The project will be Australia’s first commercial-scale vanadium flow battery electrolyte manufacturing facility. 


Top South African fund bets on platinum as power cuts hit miners
8th June 2023 By: Bloomberg

A fund run by one of South Africa’s largest asset managers has altered its approach on platinum, seeing better returns from betting on the physical metal, while offloading shares in companies that... 


Bowen Coking Coal to raise A$50m
6th June 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Coal miner Bowen Coking Coal has completed a A$40-million share placement plan and unveiled a fully underwritten A$10-million share purchase plan (SPP), to fund work at its Burton project. The... 


Pearl Gray Equity and Research's  Steve Booyens.
More succinct licence processes are a must to attract exploration investment – researcher
2nd June 2023 By: Martin Creamer

More succinct licence processes are needed to attract exploration investment in South Africa,  Pearl Gray Equity and Research managing partner Steve Booyens said on Friday. “There are loads of... 


Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan
South Africa’s locomotive shortage unresolved after China visit
2nd June 2023 By: Bloomberg

South Africa’s Department of Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan said he’s yet to resolve an impasse with China that’s held up the delivery of locomotives and parts essential to improving... 


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On-The-Air (02/06/2023)
2nd June 2023 By: Martin Creamer

Martin Creamer unpacks changes at Anglo, the JSE’s new goal, Sibanye’s wind project 


MINIATURE MOTOR
When selecting a miniature motor, understanding the different loads acting on the motor is key to achieving the best design
Impact of load on miniaturised motor selection highlighted
2nd June 2023

When selecting a miniature motor, understanding the different loads acting on the motor is key to achieving the best design. Therefore, understanding the torque load is essential to define the... 


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Kiena Mine Complex, Canada
2nd June 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

A gold mine in north-western Quebec, in Canada. 


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Bellevue gold project, Australia – update
2nd June 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

Bellevue Gold will partner with independent power producer Zenith Energy to establish a hybrid power station at its namesake gold mine.  


Minerals Council South Africa’s Junior and Emerging Miners Desk head Grant Mitchell.
Fruitful discussion under way on exploration incentivisation – Minerals Council
1st June 2023 By: Martin Creamer

Fruitful discussions are taking place on flow-through shares to incentivise junior mining and exploration, Minerals Council South Africa’s Junior and Emerging Miners Desk head Grant Mitchell said... 


Singida gold mine in Tanzania
Singida gold mine in Tanzania achieves commercial production
1st June 2023 By: Darren Parker

Aim-listed Shanta Gold has announced that its Singida gold mine, in Tanzania, has achieved commercial production. CEO Eric Zurrin said this follows a rapid ramp-up period after the first gold pour... 


Samarco reaches deal with certain creditors over debt restructuring framework
Samarco reaches deal with certain creditors over debt restructuring framework
1st June 2023 By: Reuters

Brazilian miner Vale said late on Wednesday night it had entered into a binding deal on the parameters for a planned debt restructuring at Samarco, a joint venture it shares with miner BHP Group.... 


Weba Chutes Systems secures contract to supply chutes to Sibanye-Stillwater's Marikana operation
31st May 2023

Weba Chutes Systems, a leading local manufacturer of custom engineered chute systems, has secured a contract to supply four chutes to Sibanye-Stillwater's Marikana operation in South Africa. These... 


Swanson DFS proves up for Arcadia
31st May 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

A definitive feasibility study (DFS) into the Swanson tantalum/lithium project, in Namibia, has estimated would produce at an average 12 500 t/m rate over a mine-life of eight years. ASX-listed... 


JSE Origination and Deals Head Samuel Mokorosi and Copper 360 chairperson Shirley Hayes at last month's Copper 360 listing.
JSE pushing hard to attract junior miners, exploration companies to list, says Mokorosi
30th May 2023 By: Martin Creamer

South Africa’s Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) is going all out to attract junior mining and exploration companies, making it easier for companies to get on to the exchange and to remain on the... 


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Australian Vanadium signs grant agreement for A$49m
30th May 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

ASX-listed Australian Vanadium has executed a grant agreement with the Department of Industry, Science and Resources, providing the company with a A$49-million grant under the Modern Manufacturing... 


Association claims ‘something is rotten’ in construction sector as five of its long-standing members fold
26th May 2023 By: Irma Venter

The Master Builders Association (MBA) North reports that five of its long-standing members went out of business during the course of last year.  The association’s executive director, Mohau... 


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Singida gold mining project, Tanzania – update
26th May 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

Shanta Gold says a successful ramp-up of its Singida gold mine has enabled it to allocate capital to high-impact exploration programmes across its asset portfolio. 


Micromine Unveils Powerful New Features in 2023.5 Release
25th May 2023

Micromine, next-generation technology for mining, is proud to reaffirm its dedication to innovation and industry leadership with the launch of Micromine 2023.5. The mid-year release, comprising new... 


KREBS® pumps support mine's efficiency drive
24th May 2023

In the mining industry’s drive to conserve energy, a focus on pumps is essential, especially given the sheer scale of pumping equipment required on the average mine and mineral processing plant. On... 


Green transition's exponential demand for metals, minerals.
Mining council zeroing in on aluminium, copper, silicon, steel in accelerating circular economy
23rd May 2023 By: Martin Creamer

In setting up to accelerate a global circular economy, the International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM) will be focusing on the value chains of wind turbines and solar photovoltaic panels and... 


Understanding head is key to selecting a dewatering pump
23rd May 2023

Some advice when choosing the most suitable dewatering pump is not to confuse the concepts of head and pressure, according to Steve du Toit, rental development manager at pump and dredging... 


Shanta going full speed ahead with major drilling programmes
22nd May 2023 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Aim-listed Shanta Gold says a successful ramp-up of its Singida gold mine, in Tanzania, has enabled the company to allocate capital to high-impact exploration programmes across its asset portfolio.... 


Tharisa PGM and chrome mine
Tharisa receives environmental approval for local 40 MW solar power plant
19th May 2023 By: Darren Parker

Platinum group metals (PGMs) producer Tharisa has received environmental approval (EA) for its 40 MW solar plant project, allowing it to move ahead with the project. “The EA paves the way for us to... 


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On-The-Air (19/05/2023)
19th May 2023 By: Martin Creamer

This week Martin Creamer discusses a new mining vision, platinum deficit, renewables 


LONG HAUL PREVENTION
Valves must be hydrostatically tested by the valve manufacturer to ensure no leaks
Firm provides tips to avoid rust
19th May 2023

Ball valves, gate valves, globe valves, butterfly valves, check valves, and valve assemblies are all common and critical components in the oil and gas industry. Their job of regulating hazardous... 


Ball valves launched
19th May 2023

Flow control products and services for global infrastructure markets provider Flowserve, announced the release of the Worcester 51/52 Series Reduced Port Flanged Ball Valves. 


Social enterprise aims to equip 100 young people with water technology skills this year
19th May 2023 By: Natasha Odendaal

Social enterprise Kusini Water is accelerating its Water Champions programme to train unemployed youth and unlock economic opportunities in communities, as it works to provide water access across... 


Keras exits Togo, completes transition to North America-focused company
18th May 2023 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Aim-listed Keras Resources has reached an agreement with the Togo government on the future of the Nayéga manganese project. Keras will no longer pursue an exploitation permit for the project. The... 


Burley raises A$4.5m
17th May 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Junior Burley Minerals will raise A$4.5-million in a combination of a flow-through share placement and a share placement to fund lithium exploration in Canada. The ASX-listed company has received... 


Devon scoping study proves up for JV partners
17th May 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

An updated scoping study into the Devon Pit gold project, in Western Australia, has estimated that the project could produce some 39 000 oz of gold over a 16-month period. ASX-listed Matsa... 


Mineral Resources and Energy Minister Gwede Mantashe and Shadow Mineral Resources Minister James Lorimer.
Mantashe: Exploration funds July; Lorimer: Mining new deal can create poverty-busting jobs
16th May 2023 By: Martin Creamer

The first R500-million worth of mineral exploration funds will be available from July, Mineral Resources and Energy Minister Gwede Mantashe told Parliament on May 16 when Shadow Mineral Resources... 


Pivotal raises funds for Canadian exploration
16th May 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Junior Pivotal Metals has announced a A$4-million capital raise to advance its battery metals projects in Quebec. The ASX-listed company on Tuesday said it had received A$3.9-million in... 


Africa's wettest mines look to Grindex for dewatering
15th May 2023

A strategic drive to grow the Grindex dewatering pump footprint in key Southern African markets has already begun to deliver results for local distributor Integrated Pump Technology, with... 


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