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... 

Brazil is revisiting rules that protect caverns from exploration and development with measures that could help advance energy projects and boost Vale’s iron-ore prospects in the country. “It’s a... 

ASX-listed Bannerman Energy says it is progressing towards a final investment decision on the Etango uranium project, in Namibia, with a strong cash position and favourable market conditions. The... 

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... 

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... 

Owing to the directors of the JSE-listed Wesizwe Platinum not being able to provide major shareholder agreements, its independent auditing company has expressed a disclaimer of review conclusion,... 

ASX-listed Silver Mines said on Tuesday it was navigating the complexities of legal proceedings surrounding its Bowdens silver project in New South Wales, following an August ruling from the NSW... 

Australian lithium company Pilbara Minerals has announced a new A$1-billion debt facility in the form of a revolving credit facility (RFC) with a group of domestic and international banks. “The... 

TSX-V-listed Blue Moon Metals has hired Micon International to conduct a preliminary economic assessment (PEA) for its 100% owned namesake project in central California. The Blue Moon project... 

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... 

Diversified miner BHP has awarded NRW Civil and Mining a development contract for the Jimblebar mine, east of Newman in the Pilbara. The contact, valued at A$109-million, includes various civil,... 

By: Olimpia Pilch - Director, Critical Minerals Association Australia (CMAA) Financing critical minerals is challenging as criticality does not make a market, but instead highlights a market failure 

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... 

The Lebalelo Water User Association (LWUA) has selected asset management company Sustainable Power Solutions (SPS) as the preferred bidder to deliver a renewable-energy solution for the first stage... 

Pumping solutions provider Integrated Pump Technology is addressing the dewatering challenges in mining operations by providing specialised pump solutions designed for water-logged and remote... 

A key challenge in dewatering operations that are electrically operated lies within the interfacing, particularly when dealing with pumps at remote mining operations. This challenge involves the... 

Transformer manufacturer LH Marthinusen (LHM), a division of ACTOM, recently manufactured and supplied seven traction transformers for State-owned transport enterprise Passenger Rail Agency of... 

Global liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) value chain company Petredec and South Africa’s State-owned logistics company Transnet announced a ground-breaking rail freight solution last month, that is set... 

The Gauteng Provincial Treasury (GPT) is working to prevent potential bankruptcy, pay down e-toll debt, mitigate an underperforming department, and work within a drastically reduced budget.... 

Australian Vanadium Limited has received a nonbinding letter of interest from the Export-Import Bank of the United States for up to $31-million in debt financing to advance the development and... 

Minbos Resources has executed a loan with South Africa’s Industrial Development Corporation. 

Eastplats has commissioned a platinum group metals processing facility at the operation. 

A final investment decision is expected before the end of 2025. 

Kamoa-Kakula has produced 303 328 t of copper in concentrate for the year-to-date. 

The restart plan for the Kayelekera project has provided the foundation for Lotus Resources to optimise and accelerate its plans for the project. 

Gen Mining has been awarded C$771 000 from Canada's Critical Minerals Infrastructure Fund. 

The project has come in below budget in 14 months. 

A coal mine in the Jefferson, Tuscaloosa and Walker counties, in Alabama. 

The Darwin liquefied natural gas (LNG) joint venture (JV), operated by ASX-listed Santos, has achieved financial close of new syndicated bank loan facilities totalling $800-million. The facilities... 

South Africa's transition to a sustainable energy ecosystem must also be just, with any negative impacts, such as the loss of jobs in coal mining and at coal-fired power stations in the surrounding... 

LTA Autecon, formerly known as Grinaker-LTA Mechanical & Electrical, has recently redefined its distinct identity and strategic positioning as a market leader in the structural, mechanical,... 

South Africa has an ideal opportunity, and is well positioned, to leverage the potential of the emerging hydrogen economy and establish an integrated value chain. Amid global hydrogen economy... 

Precious metals miner Americas Gold and Silver has announced a transaction with Eric Sprott and Paul Andre Huet, under which it will require the remaining 40% interest in the Galena complex in... 

As the mining industry in Africa continues to undergo significant transformation, empowering women in the industry is essential for driving sustainable development and gender equality across the... 

Energy and Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson on Wednesday announced funding for five infrastructure projects to support the development of critical minerals in the Sudbury and Timmins... 

Dual-listed Adriatic Metals said on Wednesday that its operations were not affected by the severe storms and subsequent flooding battering the central and southern regions of Bosnia and... 

The bulk earthworks phase of the Nyanza Light Metals plant to advance ilmenite up the value curve as titanium dioxide (TiO2) pigment has begun at the Richards Bay Industrial Development Zone... 

ASX- and OTCQX-listed Lotus Resources has announced an accelerated restart plan for its Kayelekera project, in Malawi, following the completion of front-end engineering design (FEED). Lotus said it... 

Investors need to adopt a new approach to the mining sector if that industry is to meet the growing demand for minerals and metals needed for the green transition. That’s the central message in a... 

TSX-V-listed Frontier Lithium has been awarded up to C$6.1-million in funding from the government’s Critical Minerals Infrastructure Fund (CMIF) to support infrastructure for its PAK lithium... 

Toronto-listed project developer Generation Mining has been awarded C$771000 from the Critical Minerals Infrastructure Fund (CMIF) for the Marathon copper/palladium project, in Ontario. The CMIF... 

Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa has expressed confidence that government and the National Transmission Company South Africa (NTCSA) are close to finding the “sweet spot”...