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New figures reveal the key to the future of mining and resources
30th October 2024

The mining industry is at a critical juncture, where the need for innovation, smarter investment, and new talent is more urgent than ever, Australia’s biggest mining event has heard.  Speaking at... 


Major LNG producer challenged on clean claims in landmark case
Major LNG producer challenged on clean claims in landmark case
29th October 2024 By: Bloomberg

One of the world’s first legal challenges over corporate greenwashing kicked off in an Australian court, with an activist shareholder group claiming natural gas producer Santos Ltd. misled... 


IMARC 2024 kicks off in Sydney: thousands gather for the largest International Mining Conference in the Southern hemisphere
29th October 2024

The doors have opened to the highly anticipated International Mining and Resources Conference + Expo (IMARC), with thousands of industry leaders, innovators, and policy makers from over 120... 


Strong call for FCEVs to be advanced as an immediate-term necessity.
Platinum association highlights advantages of quicker fuel cell electric vehicle deployment
28th October 2024 By: Martin Creamer

The International Platinum Group Metals Association (IPA) is calling on policymakers to urgently drive forward the deployment of fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs), alongside battery electric... 


Millennial mining heirs bet the family business on Argentine copper
Millennial mining heirs bet the family business on Argentine copper
25th October 2024 By: Bloomberg

When he was 16, Adam Lundin was lowered by helicopter into the remote wilderness of northern Canada. For the son of a wealthy mining mogul, this was something of an initiation. He spent the summer... 


ARM CEO Phillip Tobias
UP, ARM open virtual conference centre
25th October 2024 By: Darren Parker

The University of Pretoria (UP) and African Rainbow Minerals (ARM) have announced the official opening of the UP-ARM Virtual Conference Centre, aimed at enhancing collaboration between academia and... 


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Horizon-Poseidon merger fast-tracks new WA mid-cap gold miner
25th October 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

Australia-listed Horizon Minerals and Poseidon Nickel on Friday announced a merger, consolidating their complementary assets in the Western Australian Goldfields. The proposed transaction will... 


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Green hydrogen key to addressing renewables challenges
25th October 2024

In South Africa, solar and wind are viable and established energy sources, notes digital automation and energy management company Schneider Electric. Unfortunately, it is limited to when the sun is... 


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Company advances towards decarbonisation, energy security targets
25th October 2024

Real estate investment company Fortress Real Estate Investments Limited (Fortress) continues to invest significantly in renewable-energy and green technologies to achieve its ambitious energy... 


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Private renewable-energy projects accelerating energy sector growth
25th October 2024 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

The removal of the licensing threshold for embedded generation has boosted the renewable-energy market by allowing private-sector companies to procure energy directly from independent power... 


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Simandou iron-ore project, Guinea – update
25th October 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

The Simfer mine is on track to deliver first production in 2025. 


Afrimat group CEO Andries van Heerden
Afrimat posts 45.4% drop in operating profit after ‘extremely stressful’ first half
24th October 2024 By: Darren Parker

Although mid-tier mining and materials company Afrimat recorded a year-on-year revenue increase of 44.3%, from R2.8-billion to R4.1-billion for the six months ended August 31, its operating profit... 


Newmont CEO Tom Palmer
Newmont's Q3 profit jumps on back of higher gold prices, production
24th October 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

Global gold and copper miner Newmont posted a sharp rise in net earnings for the third quarter on the back of higher output and surging bullion prices. The Denver-based company’s net income was... 


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... 


US Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm
US allocates $430m for clean energy revival in former coal communities
22nd October 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

The US Department of Energy (DoE) on Tuesday announced an investment of $428-million in grants aimed at supporting clean energy manufacturing across 15 coal-affected communities. The initiative... 


IMARC NextGen can ‘help drive the future of mining’: Newmont
22nd October 2024

Program aligned with major’s ‘commitment to nurturing new talent and encouraging fresh perspectives’ IMARC’s landmark NextGen education and leadership program can connect a diverse group of... 


St Barbara explores pumped hydro at Nova Scotia’s closed Touquoy mine
22nd October 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Gold miner St Barbara subsidiary Atlantic Mining is studying a pumped hydro energy storage facility at the now-closed Touquoy gold mine in Nova Scotia, Canada. Independent power producer Natural... 


Northern accelerates LDI mill maintenance to boost output
Northern accelerates LDI mill maintenance to boost output
22nd October 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Graphite flake producer Northern Graphite has brought forward mill maintenance and repairs at its Lac des Iles (LDI) operation, in Quebec, to accelerate throughput expansions in the face of rising... 


Koffiefontein mine
Petra starts new financial year with higher output
22nd October 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

London-listed Petra Diamonds has had a good start to its 2025 financial year, with an increase in production to 679 625 ct for the quarter ended September 30, on the back of higher grades at the... 


Future-Proofing African Mining, Today! Strategic Leadership and Innovation at the Heart of Mining Indaba 2025
Future-Proofing African Mining, Today! Strategic Leadership and Innovation at the Heart of Mining Indaba 2025
21st October 2024

Mining Indaba – the premier platform for deal-making, investment, and corporate networking for African mining for over 30 years – is cementing its position as the catalyst that ignites positive... 


Vertiv Codevelops with NVIDIA Complete Power and Cooling Blueprint for NVIDIA GB200 NVL72 Platform
Vertiv Codevelops with NVIDIA Complete Power and Cooling Blueprint for NVIDIA GB200 NVL72 Platform
18th October 2024

End-to-end critical power and cooling reference designs for NVIDIA Blackwell architectures up to 7MW, with OCP infrastructure options A global provider of critical digital infrastructure, today... 


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German energy expert says energy transition a mistake
18th October 2024 By: Darren Parker

The energy transition in its current form, as a grid-scale build out of wind and solar with the goal to replace oil, coal, and gas, is probably one of the greatest mistakes that humanity has ever... 


UEC expands production capacity at Wyoming plant
UEC expands production capacity at Wyoming plant
18th October 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

US-based Uranium Energy Corp (UEC) has received approval from the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality to increase the licensed production capacity at its Irigaray central processing plant... 


The partnership between Booyco Electronics and SafeGauge provides advanced wireless diagnostic tools for large mining, construction and earthmoving equipment
SafeGauge solutions from Booyco Electronics enhance safety for heavy equipment operators
18th October 2024

The strategic partnership between Booyco Electronics, a leader in proximity detection systems and safety solutions, and SafeGauge offers owners and operators of large mining, construction,... 


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Blasting products for safe, efficient, productive operations
18th October 2024

With intelligent blast design and modelling capabilities, explosives and blasting systems manufacturer Orica launched its Next Gen SHOTPlus suite of applications on September 24 at this year’s... 


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Event an opportunity to source new tech
18th October 2024 By: Halima Frost

Waterjet cutting service provider MAXJET will attend this year’s Manufacturing Indaba – to be held at the Sandton Convention Centre, in Johannesburg, on October 22 and 23 – to scout new... 


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Whole greater than sum of parts
18th October 2024 By: Terence Creamer

The official launch of the National Transmission Company South Africa as an independent subsidiary of Eskom Holdings did indeed represent an important milestone in the restructuring of South... 


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Steenkampskraal Monazite Mine, South Africa – update
18th October 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

The mine is moving out of care and maintenance to prepare for production. 


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Protect the engine behind the heart of your business with Delo® FleetPROTM
17th October 2024

Delo® FleetPROTM is a heavy-duty diesel engine oil specifically formulated to meet API CH-4, it’s robust performance is designed for use in diesel engines, in commercial fleets and off-highway... 


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Signet, De Beers launch new natural diamond marketing campaign for young generation
16th October 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Diamond miner De Beers Group and diamond jewellery retailer Signet Jewelers, have launched ‘Worth the Wait’, a new natural diamond campaign focused on the themes of modern love and evolving... 


IEA executive director Fatih Birol presenting the World Energy Outlook 2024
Africa’s critical-minerals role highlighted as world moves into ‘Age of Electricity’
16th October 2024 By: Terence Creamer

With the global energy system moving into the “Age of Electricity”, the International Energy Agency (IEA) has again highlighted the central role of Africa in producing the critical minerals... 


IMARC: Over a Decade of Shaping Mining’s Most Important Discussions and Driving Innovation
16th October 2024

Sydney, Australia: The International Mining and Resources Conference (IMARC), now in its 11th year, is seen by industry leaders as one of the world’s most important forums for shaping critical... 


Rio Tinto reported a marked improvement in bauxite output.
Rio Tinto maintains FY guidance, reports steady progress at growth projects
16th October 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

Global mining giant Rio Tinto has reported consistent iron-ore production from its operations in Australia’s Pilbara, with third-quarter output increasing by 1% to 84.1-million tonnes. The company... 


Signet and De Beers launch captivating new natural diamond marketing campaign: ‘Worth the Wait
Signet and De Beers launch captivating new natural diamond marketing campaign: ‘Worth the Wait"
15th October 2024

Fresh, authentic campaign connects the journeys of ‘Zillennial’ couples, who are leading the engagement recovery, with the incredible journey that natural diamonds take as the ultimate symbols of... 


Kazera subsidiary secures loan as part of environmental guarantee
15th October 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Aim-listed Kazera Global’s subsidiary, Whale Head Minerals (WHM), has been requested by the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) to furnish a guarantee in respect of its obligations to... 


Micromine Pitram Powers Çayeli Bakir İşletmeleri to 18% More Productivity and Double Target-Hitting Activities
Micromine Pitram Powers Çayeli Bakir İşletmeleri to 18% More Productivity and Double Target-Hitting Activities
14th October 2024

Micromine, a global leader in next-generation technology for mining, is proud to highlight the results achieved by Çayeli Bakir İşletmeleri through the implementation of Micromine Pitram. Located... 


Anglo American Platinum CEO Craig Miller
PGMs to have long-term future despite short-term challenges
11th October 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

Despite having important applications in sectors such as electronics, technology and jewellery, PGMs have faced significant challenges as a sector, which are expected to persist over the short... 


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Steenkampskraal mine gearing up to start production
11th October 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

High-grade rare earths mine the Steenkampskraal Monazite Mine (SMM), located in the Western Cape, is moving out of care and maintenance to gear up for production, following approval by the National... 


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Commercial production achieved at Senegal, Côte d’Ivoire mines
11th October 2024

Following the first gold pour at West Africa-focused gold major Endeavour Mining’s Sabodala-Massawa BIOX Expansion project, in Senegal, the miner achieved commercial production of gold at the... 


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How DigiMine is building next generation of tech-savvy, socially aware mining engineers
11th October 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

As the global mining industry increasingly adopts technology, such as AI and automation, partnerships between academia and industry are poised to play a pivotal role in ensuring the continuous... 


Selling Mutlu, stabilising Hesto key as Metair moves towards new strategy
11th October 2024 By: Irma Venter

Selling the troubled Mutlu battery business in Türkiye and continuing stabilisation efforts at Hesto Harnesses are key in returning Metair to solid ground, says CEO Paul O’Flaherty. Announcing the... 


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Proper electrical rotating machine alignment reduces wear and tear
11th October 2024

In the world of electrical rotating machines, proper alignment plays a critical role in the longevity, efficiency and reliability of equipment. Misalignment, whether angular or parallel, is one of... 


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How DigiMine is building next generation of tech-savvy, socially aware mining engineers
11th October 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

As the global mining industry increasingly adopts technology, such as AI and automation, partnerships between academia and industry are poised to play a pivotal role in ensuring the continuous... 


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