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St Barbara's Simberi operation in Papua New Guinea
St Barbara looking to accelerate Simberi expansion in PNG
23rd October 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

Australia-based miner St Barbara is moving as “quickly as possible” to bring forward production from the Simberi sulphides expansion, in Papua New Guinea, MD and CEO Andrew Strelein said on... 


INB'S Engenho uranium mine
Brazil seeks to woo partners in revived ambition to uncover uranium riches
23rd October 2024 By: Bloomberg

Brazil is looking to attract mining companies to help revive the country’s uranium exploration and production efforts as the world signals renewed appetite for nuclear power. Latin America’s... 


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... 


Boliden's Garpenberg mine
Boliden's Q3 earnings up nearly 60% as production picks up
22nd October 2024 By: Reuters

Swedish mining group Boliden reported a bigger than expected rise in its core earnings on Tuesday, saying production during the quarter had been good and metals prices were picking up. Boliden's... 


Uranium oxide
Türkiye eyes Niger mining projects amid competition for uranium
22nd October 2024 By: Bloomberg

Türkiye and Niger signed a provisional pact to boost cooperation in mining, a sign of closer ties between the countries as new powers jostle for access to the West African nation’s uranium... 


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... 


A copper mine in Zambia
Zambia pursues deals with investors to develop mining permits
22nd October 2024 By: Bloomberg

Zambia plans to develop dozens of mining licenses together with investors to boost copper output in Africa’s second-biggest producer. The nation has an ambitious plan to more than quadruple... 


Rio2 secures $150m for new Chile gold mine construction
Rio2 secures $150m for new Chile gold mine construction
22nd October 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

Canada-headquartered Rio2 is set to advance the development of Chile’s next gold mine with a secured $150-million construction financing package. The financing includes $120-million from Wheaton... 


Citi stays bullish on gold, hikes price 3-month outlook to $2 800/oz
Citi stays bullish on gold, hikes price 3-month outlook to $2 800/oz
22nd October 2024 By: Reuters

Citi Research raised its three-month forecast for gold prices, citing possible further US labour market deterioration, interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve, and physical and ETF buying, it... 


Minerals Council's first Accommodation Newsletter details mine housing projects
21st October 2024 By: Schalk Burger

Mining industry employer organisation Minerals Council South Africa has published the first edition of its Accommodation Newsletter, which highlights the interventions by, and projects of, member... 


West Cobar gains EIS funding for Fraser range exploration
21st October 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed West Cobar Metals has been successful in its application for government co-funding for the Fraser Range project, in Western Australia. The application is part of the Round 30 Exploration... 


Altona confirms iron-ore, copper, gold prospectivity at Zambia project
21st October 2024 By: Darren Parker

Results from a geophysical and geochemical data assessment for London-listed Altona’s new Kabompo South project, in Zambia, performed by Namibia-based geophysical services company Earthmaps... 


Pan African’s latest R2.5-billion Mogale gold tailing retreatment operation on the West Rand.
Pan African lists new instrument under JSE’s sustainability segment
21st October 2024 By: Martin Creamer

Gold producer Pan African Resources on Monday announced the listing of a sustainability-linked instrument under the sustainability segment of the JSE. Following an oversubscribed bookbuild, Pan... 


Havilah sells uranium assets to Heavy Rare Earths
21st October 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

ASX-listed Heavy Rare Earths (HRE) on Monday announced a binding term sheet with fellow-listed Havilah Resources to acquire a portfolio of uranium exploration assets in the Curnamona province of... 


NickelSearch appoints geologist with Mt Isa experience as CEO
21st October 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Multi-commodity explorer NickelSearch on Monday announced the appointment of Johan Lambrechts, formerly VP for geology and exploration at Askari Metals, as CEO with immediate effect. Over the last... 


Akobo to secure NKr30m convertible loan
21st October 2024 By: Darren Parker

Scandinavian gold exploration and mining company Akobo Minerals has initiated a process to secure a two-year convertible loan of up to NKr30-million. The loan will offer a 20% yearly interest rate... 


Calibre’s Valentine project’s costs rise, FY guidance downgraded
Calibre’s Valentine project’s costs rise, FY guidance downgraded
21st October 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

Construction of the multi-million-ounce Valentine gold mine, in Newfoundland and Labrador, is progressing well, reaching nearly 81% completion by the end of last month, TSX-listed Calibre Mining... 


Steel products stored in a warehouse
China’s steel demand has shrunk to less than half global total
21st October 2024 By: Bloomberg

China will account for less than half of global steel consumption in 2024 for the first time in six years, according to the World Steel Association, as the decline in the country’s real estate... 


West Red Lake upsizes placement
21st October 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Canadian gold company West Red Lake on Friday announced it would increase the size of its previously announced bought-deal financing from C$20-million to C$25-million. The TSX-V-listed firm would... 


Endeavour CEO Ian Cockerill
Endeavour Mining targets 200 000 oz/y of gold from Côte d'Ivoire mine
21st October 2024 By: Reuters

London-listed Endeavour Mining said on Saturday it had a goal of producing about 200 000 ounces of gold per year from 2025 from its second gold mine in Côte d'Ivoire. Lafigue Mine, inaugurated on... 


Newmont’s Peñasquito signs labour agreement
21st October 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Gold miner Newmont announced on Friday that its Mexico subsidiary, Newmont Peñasquito, had signed a new collective bargain agreement (CBA) with the National Union of Mining, Metallurgical, Steel,... 


Turaco raises A$35m to accelerate drilling in Cote d'Ivoire
18th October 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

West Africa-focused Turaco Gold has announced a A$35-million equity raise to accelerate drilling at the Afema project, in Cote d’Ivoire. The ASX-listed company will raise the funds in a... 


Madsen restart on track for 2025 as West Red Lake shores up C$68m
Madsen restart on track for 2025 as West Red Lake shores up C$68m
18th October 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

The Madsen gold mine, in Ontario, is set for a 2025 restart as owner West Red Lake has secured financing to recommence production. The TSX-V-listed company has secured commitments totalling more... 


The Kiena Gold Complex
Wesdome Gold gaining momentum
18th October 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Canadian miner Wesdome Gold is on track to achieve the midpoint of its guidance of 160 000 oz to 180 000 oz, thanks to increasing operational momentum. The company on Thursday reported a strong... 


Phumi Motsamai, Regional Manager Screening Media & Wear Protection Africa at Sandvik Rock Processing
Wear resistance revolution as Sandvik launches unique HX900 in Africa
18th October 2024

Having demonstrated a step-change in wear resistance on mines globally, Sandvik Rock Processing’s HX900 wear protection plates are now being launched in Africa. The results achieved by the HX900... 


Spot gold tops $2 700 as metal extends its record-breaking run
Spot gold tops $2 700 as metal extends its record-breaking run
18th October 2024 By: Bloomberg

Gold topped $2 700 an ounce for the first time, as an escalating conflict in the Middle East saw traders flock to safety. Bullion reached climbed as much as 0.3% to $2 700.47/oz, after Israel said... 


An image of the AECI location tag placed on the Peruvian region in the South American continent
Manufacturer eyes Peru entry with development project
18th October 2024

South African explosives and chemicals company AECI has acquired land in Peru for a development project, bolstering its position as a mining services provider in the well-endowed South American... 


New forum takes the plunge to clean up years-long pollution in the Vaal river
18th October 2024 By: Natasha Odendaal

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has launched a new forum aimed at mitigating the years-long pollution impacting the Vaal river’s water quality. Providing high-level guidance, the Vaal... 


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Digitalisation seen as key to bolstering fight against illicit gold trade
18th October 2024 By: Nadine James

The integrity of the global gold supply chain has been the subject of intense scrutiny of late, following a damning report by Swiss nongovernmental organisation SwissAid earlier this year, which... 


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Recycle like there’s no tomorrow with mining obliged to rework legacy dumps
18th October 2024 By: Martin Creamer

Recycle like there’s no tomorrow, were the words emblazoned across the screen at last week’s Oppenheimer Research Conference, where 450 scientists were putting their heads together to solve the... 


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Digitalisation seen as key to bolstering fight against illicit gold trade
18th October 2024 By: Nadine James

The integrity of the global gold supply chain has been the subject of intense scrutiny of late, following a damning report by Swiss nongovernmental organisation SwissAid earlier this year, which... 


Image of periodic table symbols for platinum, palladium, rhodium and gold
Karo platinum project, Zimbabwe – update
18th October 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Tharisa continues to optimise the project. 


Aerial view of the Sanbrado mine
Sanbrado underground gold project, Burkina Faso – update
18th October 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Recent resource definition drilling has intercepted high-grade mineralisation. 


Global Uranium sells gold project to Koonenberry
17th October 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed Global Uranium has announced the sale of its Enmore gold project, in New South Wales, Australia, in line with its growth strategy focusing on its North American uranium portfolio.   


Gold rallies to record with tight US election and data in focus
Gold rallies to record with tight US election and data in focus
17th October 2024 By: Bloomberg

Gold climbed to a record ahead of US data prints due later Thursday, with traders also monitoring an increasingly tight presidential race that’s driven demand for haven assets. Bullion climbed as... 


An image showing the Sukari mine
Centamin lifts production, sales in the third quarter
17th October 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

TSX- and LSE-listed Centamin increased production at its flagship Sukari mine, in Egypt, by 30% year-on-year to 131 726 oz in the quarter ended September 30, taking output for the nine months to... 


DRDGOLD lifts first-quarter output, sales
17th October 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

JSE- and NYSE-listed DRDGOLD’s production for the quarter ended September 30 increased by 7% quarter-on-quarter to 1 319 kg (42 407 oz), primarily owing to a 13% increase in tonnage throughput,... 


Mining in South Africa: A Legacy of Growth, Safety, and Sustainability Ahead of MineSafe 2024
Mining in South Africa: A Legacy of Growth, Safety, and Sustainability Ahead of MineSafe 2024
17th October 2024

By: Leigh McMaster ( Virtual Showroom) Mining has played a crucial role in South Africa's economic development and history, shaping both the nation’s economy and its social landscape. Mining in... 


Plant optimisations resulted in a significantly improved performance at  at Pueblo Viejo.
Barrick reports Q3 results, eyes strong finish to 2024
16th October 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

NYSE- and TSX-listed Barrick Gold on Wednesday released its preliminary production figures for the third quarter of 2024, revealing gold production of 943 000 oz and copper production of 48 000 t.... 


Record gold price sees Nexus dust off Pinnacles JV study
16th October 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

Australia’s Nexus Minerals is revisiting the Pinnacles joint venture (JV) gold project, in the Eastern Goldfields of Western Australia, in light of the current high gold prices. The previously... 


Kansanshi in Zambia
Saudi's Manara in advanced talks to buy stake in First Quantum's Zambian mines
16th October 2024 By: Reuters

Saudi Arabia's Manara Minerals is closing in on a deal to buy a minority stake in Canadian miner First Quantum Minerals' Zambian copper and nickel assets, three people familiar with the details... 


Aurum-Mako merger creates West African gold firm
16th October 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

Australia-listed Aurum Resources and Mako Gold have announced an agreement to merge, creating an emerging exploration and development gold business in West Africa. The merged company will have two... 


South Africa's Lion ferrochrome operation.
South Africa remains attractive mining investment destination, China hears
16th October 2024 By: Martin Creamer

The  South African mining industry is diversifying from the gold mining era to an industry with a diverse range of mineral resources that include platinum group metals (PGMs), chrome, manganese,... 


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