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Mine drives sustainable value creation
29th July 2022

The Kibali gold mine’s investment in the Democratic Republic of Congo now exceeds $4-billion and it has created a thriving regional economy in a remote part of the country by partnering with and... 


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World-first hydrogen haul truck operational from August – Anglo Platinum
27th July 2022 By: Martin Creamer

The pilot world-first hydrogen haul truck launched early in the year, has had some final changes made to it before it heads into the pit and goes into operational mode from August. Meanwhile, the... 


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Kumba Iron Ore excited by President’s energy plan, working earnestly on carbon reduction
26th July 2022 By: Martin Creamer

Kumba Iron Ore CEO Mpumi Zikalala on Tuesday expressed excitement at the energy announcement of President Cyril Ramaphosa, who unveiled several far-reaching interventions, including a doubling in... 


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SA market offers supply based opportunities
22nd July 2022 By: Cameron Mackay

Drilling equipment supplier Rock Drill Technologies (RDT) is aiming to grow its market share in the Southern Africa mining industry, based on its ability to supply affordable pneumatics products... 


Tirupati addressing challenges, progressing net-zero aims in Madagascar
21st July 2022 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Aim-listed Tirupati Graphite says it is addressing operational challenges, while also moving closer to its target for net-zero emissions at its operations in Madagascar. Tirupati is on track to... 


Orom-Cross PFS points to 14-year mine life, net cash generation of $1.07bn
19th July 2022 By: Donna Slater

Graphite, nickel and copper developer Blencowe Resources has completed a prefeasibility study (PFS) for its flagship Orom-Cross graphite project, in Uganda, on time and under budget. The PFS... 


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On-The-Air (15/07/2022)
15th July 2022 By: Martin Creamer

Good news for South Africa is that platinum-based technology has been selected for a big new hydrogen project in Australia; Hydrogen-based steelmaking is on the way in Japan with the help of South... 


Minbos raises A$25m in placement
12th July 2022 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Phosphate developer Minbos Resources has received firm commitments to raise A$25-million through a share placement to fund development at its Cabinda project, in Angola. The ASX-listed Minbos on... 


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Eastplats positions new mining method to reopen CRM before year-end
8th July 2022 By: Donna Slater

Having completed a new long-term plan and mine redesign study, JSE- and TSX-listed midtier platinum group metals (PGMs) miner Eastplats envisages restarting mining operations at its flagship PGMs... 


Genmin strikes deal with Anglo American in Gabon
7th July 2022 By: Esmarie Iannucci

ASX-listed Genmin has struck a royalty agreement with diversified major Anglo American, in relation to its Baniaka iron-ore project, in Gabon. Under the terms of the agreement, Anglo American... 


NMG feasibility study reveals attractive economics for integrated graphite projects
NMG feasibility study reveals attractive economics for integrated graphite projects
6th July 2022 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

NYSE- and TSXV-listed Nouveau Monde Graphite's (NMG's) feasibility study for its integrated business operation, comprising of the Phase-2 Matawinie mine and Bécancour battery material plant... 


Barrick highlights sustainable value creation at Kibali in the DRC
6th July 2022 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

NYSE- and TSX-listed Barrick Gold says the Kibali gold mine’s investment in the Democratic Republic of Congo now exceeds $4-billion and has created a “thriving regional economy in a remote part of... 


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Batteries and decentralised power seen as key way to boost security of supply
1st July 2022 By: Cameron Mackay

Industry body the South African Energy Storage Association chairperson Mikhail Nikomarov emphasises the importance of a decentralised power system and the benefits it can provide, and how this can... 


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Tulu Kapi gold project, Ethiopia – update
1st July 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

Kefi Gold and Copper on June 27 refuted media reports in Ethiopia that it had lost its Tulu Kapi licence. 


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Tulu Kapi gold project, Ethiopia – update
23rd June 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

Kefi Minerals has reported that it remains on track with the development of multiparty project financing activities and the early development works of its Tulu Kapi project. 


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Hydro project achieves commercial operation
27th May 2022

The Nyamwamba 11, 7.8MW hydropower project reached its PPA Commercial Operation Date (COD) on March 17, 2022. 


China’s slumping economy to cut coal use even as output swells
26th May 2022 By: Bloomberg

China’s demand for thermal coal is likely to keep falling through the rest of the first half, as virus restrictions continue to mire the economy in a deep slump. Alongside measures to boost output... 


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First Quantum approves $1.35bn capex for Kansanshi expansion, Enterprise projects
9th May 2022 By: Darren Parker

TSX-listed First Quantum Minerals’ board of directors has given the go-ahead for the immediate roll-out of two projects in Zambia – the S3 expansion at its Kansanshi copper/gold mine, as well as... 


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Eland mine complex, South Africa – update
6th May 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

Northam Platinum has reported that the development of the Kukama decline system is progressing well. 


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Kamoa-Kakula copper project, Democratic Republic of Congo – update
6th May 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

Ivanhoe Mines has started earthworks on a direct-to-blister flash smelter at the Kamoa-Kakula copper mining complex. 


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Earthworks start for new 500 000 t/y Kamoa copper smelter
3rd May 2022 By: Donna Slater

In its endeavours to ramp up copper production and become the third-largest copper producer, diversified miner Ivanhoe Mines has started earthworks on a 500 000 t/y direct-to-blister flash smelter... 


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South Africa would do well to highlight its key iridium status to world that needs this very rare metal
3rd May 2022 By: Martin Creamer

South Africa would do well to highlight its key iridium supply status to gain the full confidence of a world that requires this very rare platinum group metal (PGM) to advance the fast-moving... 


MEMSA hosts inaugural Innovation Awards to showcase local OEMs
28th April 2022

The inaugural Innovation Awards, hosted by Mining Equipment Manufacturers of South Africa (MEMSA) on Wednesday 6 April 2022, was a celebration of local excellence in technological development and... 


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Epiroc gets large mining equipment order from DRC copper mine
22nd April 2022 By: Darren Parker

Swedish original-equipment manufacturer Epiroc has received a large order from copper miner Kamoa Copper for mining equipment that will be used at the Kamoa-Kakula underground copper mine in the... 


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Miner expands beneficiation facilities
22nd April 2022 By: Nadine James

Platinum-group metals (PGMs) producer Impala Platinum (Implats) has committed about R12-billion over five years to expand its Southern African processing facilities.  The company notes that the... 


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Greater fuel cell adoption would be a massive boost for South Africa’s platinum group metals
13th April 2022 By: Martin Creamer

The enactment by more governments of policies to enable greater hydrogen fuel cell mobility would be a massive boost for South Africa’s platinum group metals (PGMs) sector, Mining Weekly can today... 


Uganda seeks investors to revive copper mine
13th April 2022 By: Reuters

Uganda said on Tuesday it was inviting expressions of interest from investors to restart a vast copper mine in the country's west that also holds significant cobalt deposits. The Kilembe mine,... 


Implats CEO Nico Muller and President Cyril Ramaphosa at the investment conference
Platinum group metals miner Implats commits R50bn to five-year capital programme
8th April 2022 By: Martin Creamer

Platinum group metals (PGMs) mining and marketing company Implats affirmed at the South African Investment Conference on Thursday that it would commit close to R50-billion to its Southern African... 


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Memsa Innovation Award announces winners, recognises innovative tech in South African mining
6th April 2022 By: Simone Liedtke

In recognition of the innovative spirit of Mining Equipment Manufacturers of South Africa’s (Memsa’s) members, in particular, and the manufacturing industry as a whole, Memsa on April 6 awarded six... 


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Zambia’s copper potential coming to fore again as Castillo survey shows upside
5th April 2022 By: Martin Creamer

London- and Sydney-listed base metal explorer Castillo Copper has identified multiple copper-potential drill-testing targets at its Mkushi project in Zambia, Africa’s second-largest copper... 


Steady progress continues at Tirupati’s Sahamamy graphite expansion
1st April 2022 By: Darren Parker

London- and OTCQX-listed Tirupati Graphite said on March 31 that it was making progress with the expansion of its Sahamamy primary graphite project in Madagascar. “We have maintained progress with... 


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Green hydrogen energy supply to local communities envisaged by Anglo
28th March 2022 By: Martin Creamer

The green hydrogen footprint being developed by Anglo American could be extended to provide low-cost and efficient energy to local communities. Anglo, which is advancing towards using green... 


ENGIE MD for thernal, hydrogen, desalinaion and battery storage for Africa Jonathan Debasc
Opinion: Why green hydrogen is the fuel of the future
24th March 2022

In this article, ENGIE MD for thermal, hydrogen, desalination and battery storage for Africa Jonathan Debasc unpacks why green hydrogen is the future for South Africa. Renewable energy has widely... 


Implats CEO Nico Muller and President Cyril Ramaphosa at the investment conference
Platinum group metals miner Implats commits R50bn to five-year capital programme
24th March 2022 By: Martin Creamer

Platinum group metals (PGMs) mining and marketing company Implats affirmed at the South African Investment Conference on Thursday that it would commit close to R50-billion to its Southern African... 


First Quantum to power Zambia copper mines with wind, solar
22nd March 2022 By: Bloomberg

First Quantum Minerals plans to power its copper mines in Zambia through a $500-million solar and wind energy installation funded by a TotalEnergies-backed company and Chariot. Electricity... 


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Anglo partnership secures 100% renewable energy supply for South Africa operations
18th March 2022 By: Martin Creamer

Diversified mining and marketing company Anglo American has signed a memorandum of understanding with global renewable energy company EDF Renewables to work together towards developing a regional... 


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Abandoned mines can be used for energy storage
18th March 2022 By: Halima Frost

Sweden-based sustainable power transition enabler Mine Storage co-founder and CEO Thomas Johansson notes that the company’s concept of using abandoned underground mines – or those under care and... 


Scoping study on Sovereign’s rutile project confirms multi-decade low-cost operation
15th March 2022 By: Darren Parker

The initial scoping study on Sovereign Metals’ Kasiya rutile project, in Malawi, has confirmed a multi-decade operation providing a stable supply of rutile and graphite, while contributing... 


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Equivalent of a Koeberg arising in solar projects – AmaranthCX
14th March 2022 By: Martin Creamer

The equivalent of a Koeberg power station is arising in the form of new largely mine-linked private-sector solar power photovoltaic projects across Southern Africa, according to AmaranthCX director... 


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Tulu Kapi gold project, Ethiopa – update
11th March 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

Kefi has restarted development activities at the Tulu Kapi gold project following a suspension in 2021. 


EN+ reviews options for aluminium producer Rusal
7th March 2022 By: Reuters

 Russian hydropower group EN+ is reviewing options for aluminium giant Rusal, in which it is majority shareholder, including turning its international business into a separate entity. Western... 


Glencore reviews equity stakes in Russian companies En+ and Rosneft
2nd March 2022 By: Reuters

Miner and trader Glencore said on Tuesday it is reviewing all its business activities in Russia including equity stakes in aluminium and hydropower group En+ Group and oil giant Rosneft. The... 


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Zimbabwe platinum miner granted licence to generate 185 MW of solar power
1st March 2022 By: Martin Creamer

Zimbabwe platinum group metals mining company Zimplats has been granted a licence to generate 185 MW of its own solar power. Zimplats is already totally green through the use of hydropower and the... 


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