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Cameroon to start building railway to disputed iron-ore project in August
7th June 2023 By: Reuters

Cameroon will begin construction in August of a railway line connecting its coast to a large iron-ore deposit straddling its border with Congo Republic, the interim mines minister said. The central... 


TFR starts repairs on iron-ore rail line following derailment
7th June 2023 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The iron-ore corridor rail line, in the Northern Cape, that had to be closed after a derailment on June 5 has been cleared and Transnet Freight Rail (TFR) has started with the necessary repairs.... 


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Aerison calls in administrators
7th June 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

ASX-listed engineering and construction provider Aerison Group has called in administrators after failing to reach an agreement with iron-ore major Roy Hill. Aerison in May went into a trading... 


Bauxite miners urge Indonesia to rethink export ban as deadline looms
Bauxite miners urge Indonesia to rethink export ban as deadline looms
6th June 2023 By: Reuters

Days before Indonesia is set to implement a ban on exports of unprocessed bauxite, miners have again implored the government to reconsider the policy because domestic facilities are inadequate for... 


Derailment, cable theft disrupts TFR's iron-ore rail corridor
6th June 2023 By: Creamer Media Reporter

State-owned Transnet Freight Rail (TFR) on June 5 reported that its iron-ore corridor had been severely impacted on by a derailment and cable theft. TFR said 20 iron-ore loaded wagons had derailed... 


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Nyrstar advocates for more zinc capacity
6th June 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Global critical minerals producer Nyrstar has made a case for Australia to add zinc and other industrial metals to the critical minerals list, and to provide support for an increase in the... 


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Iron Road granted extension for Cape Hardy deep-sea port development
5th June 2023 By: Mariaan Webb

The South Australian government has approved an application by ASX-listed Iron Road for an extension to develop the Cape Hardy deep-sea port, given recent developments in relation to the potential... 


Peak Rare Earths makes new director appointment
5th June 2023 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Project developer Peak Rare Earths has announced the appointment of Nick Bowen as a nonexecutive director. Bowen has extensive experience in the construction, development and operation 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 


Fortescue appoints new CFO
2nd June 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Iron-ore major Fortescue Metals has appointed Christine Morris as CFO, effective from early July. Morris’ appointment comes after Ian Wells resigned from the role in January this year. 


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Rio to invest in Pilbara desalination plant
2nd June 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Major Rio Tinto on Friday announced plans to invest $395-million in a seawater desalination plant in the Pilbara to support future water supply for the company’s coastal operations and communities... 


Pumping innovation underpins GEHO success
1st June 2023

The technical advancement of Weir Minerals’ GEHO® positive displacement pumps has ensured they play a key role in reducing mines’ environmental footprint. The GEHO® pump range is well known in... 


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Operations resume after theft shut key railway serving South Africa's iron-ore exporters
1st June 2023 By: Bloomberg

Transnet Freight Rail (TFR) has resumed mainline operations on its ore corridor in the Northern Cape. Operations on the rail line linking South Africa’s iron-ore hub in the Northern Cape province... 


US-China green energy rivalry 'great for world', Forrest says
1st June 2023 By: Bloomberg

US ambitions to break China’s dominance of green energy supply chains are “great for the world” as long as tensions don’t lead to war, said iron ore magnate Andrew Forrest. The chairman of... 


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.... 


Botswana's sole iron-ore mine halts operations as prices fall
31st May 2023 By: Reuters

Ikongwe Mine, Botswana’s sole iron-ore mining operation, has stopped production due to falling export prices for the mineral, a senior company official said on Wednesday. The mine, owned by... 


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... 


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Cutifani's directorship at TotalEnergies renewed
26th May 2023 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Energy company TotalEnergies’ shareholders have approved the renewal of the three-year terms as director of Marie-Christine Coisne-Roquette and Mark Cutifani. This approval was granted at a... 


Metals markets face grueling summer as Chinese demand falters
26th May 2023 By: Bloomberg

Big conferences often crystalize the prevailing sentiment in markets. So it’s probably no coincidence that copper has dived below $8 000 a ton and iron ore is trading south of $100 after metals... 


Cleveland-Cliffs gains Minnesota approval for iron-ore leases
26th May 2023 By: Mariaan Webb

The Minnesota executive council has approved the leases for more than 2 600 acres of iron-ore at the Nashwauk mine site, resolving years of uncertainty regarding Hibbing Taconite’s mine life,... 


Rio Tinto Iron-Ore and Titanium African Operations MD Werner Duvenhage.
Once-troubled mineral sands miner shares what’s now bringing tangible community benefits
25th May 2023 By: Martin Creamer

Independent research commissioned by Rio Tinto group’s Richards Bay Minerals to benchmark what works for community trusts and conversely what fails, was this week shared with South Africa as a... 


BHP confident China property recovery will boost metals demand
BHP confident China property recovery will boost metals demand
25th May 2023 By: Bloomberg

BHP Group is confident China’s troubled property market will turn around in coming months, despite gloomy economic signals pushing iron-ore and copper prices back to levels last seen during the... 


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Western Australia to compensate Aboriginal group for historic mining damage
25th May 2023 By: Reuters

Western Australia state has agreed to compensate an Aboriginal group for historic acts including issuing mining leases on their traditional lands, setting a precedent that is set to allow... 


Indonesia to allow exports of five raw minerals despite June ban
24th May 2023 By: Reuters

 Indonesia will continue shipping some raw minerals for the next year despite a looming export ban, its mining minister told parliament on Wednesday, as companies rush to finish smelters to process... 


Aboriginal group says remediation at Juukan rock shelters has begun
24th May 2023 By: Reuters

The Aboriginal group whose rock shelters Rio Tinto destroyed for an iron ore mine three years ago said remediation efforts have begun at the site under a co-management model that gives them more... 


Vale moves ahead with $2.7bn Amazon mining expansion in clean-steel bet
Vale moves ahead with $2.7bn Amazon mining expansion in clean-steel bet
23rd May 2023 By: Bloomberg

Vale is plowing ahead with a $2.7-billion investment to expand iron output in Brazil’s Amazon, betting demand for high-grade ore will stay strong in an overall softer market. At the world’s... 


IDWIM: International Day of Women in Mining
23rd May 2023

A time to celebrate, connect and announce our 2023 IDWIM Ambassador Thursday, June 15, 2023 


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Mining taxes stacking up - report
22nd May 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Australia’s mining industry contributed a record A$63-billion to federal, state, and territory governments in the form of company tax and royalty payments during 2021-22, new data by advisory firm... 


Encounter raises A$10m
19th May 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Junior Encounter Resources will raise A$10-million in a share placement to accelerate exploration at its Aileron iron-ore/copper/gold/critical minerals project, in Western Australia. The company... 


Former Anglo CEO Mark Cutifani
Cutifani to chair Vale’s battery metals board
19th May 2023 By: Bloomberg

Vale SA recruited former Anglo American boss Mark Cutifani to lead an independent board that will oversee its new base metals subsidiary, while flagging “news” on a strategic partner by mid-year.... 


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MINROM Consulting
19th May 2023

Leading geological consulting firm MINROM specialises in providing mineral resource related services to potential investors, explorers, miners and current operational entities, with a view to... 


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Afrimat attributes higher revenue to diversification strategy
18th May 2023 By: Darren Parker

Mid-tier openpit mining company Afrimat has reported a 4.9% year-on-year increase in revenue from R4.7-billion to R4.9-billion for the financial year ended February 28.  Speaking at the company’s... 


Top stock fund wagers BHP, Rio Tinto will weather iron-ore slump
Top stock fund wagers BHP, Rio Tinto will weather iron-ore slump
18th May 2023 By: Bloomberg

A top equities fund manager is backing BHP Group and Rio Tinto, betting they can withstand softer iron-ore prices and will benefit as China’s reopening boosts demand for the commodity. Australian... 


Fortescue redeems A$750m notes
18th May 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Iron-ore major Fortescue on Thursday announced the redemption of its outstanding $750-million 5.125% senior unsecured notes due May 2024. The redemption will be completed on June 1, 2023, with... 


Kumba provides waste management training to local organisations
17th May 2023 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Iron-ore mining company Kumba Iron Ore’s Sishen mine has provided basic waste management training to local civil society organisations with a keen interest in environmental cleanliness. Organised... 


Kumba provides environmental training for community volunteers
17th May 2023

Protecting the health of the environment is a responsibility that we all share, which needs constant practise. Environmental protection is the practice of protecting the natural environment that is... 


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BHP eyeing lower cost production at Jansen
17th May 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Potash production from mining giant BHP’s Jansen Stage 2 project, in Canada, was expected to come in at a lower cost than the Stage 1 operation. CEO Mike Henry told delegates at the Bank of... 


Iron-ore slump deepens on China demand anxiety, supply pressure
12th May 2023 By: Reuters

Iron-ore futures wobbled on Friday and were on track for weekly losses due to waning optimism over prospects for demand recovery in top steel producer and metals consumer China, with additional... 


London court rejects BHP's 14-month delay request to Brazil dam case
London court rejects BHP's 14-month delay request to Brazil dam case
12th May 2023 By: Reuters

A London court on Friday rejected BHP Group's request to delay until mid-2025 a potential 36-billion pound ($44-billion) lawsuit over Brazil's worst environmental disaster, instead granting a... 


Aerison lodges A$47.5m dispute with Roy Hill
12th May 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

ASX-listed engineering and construction provider Aerison Group has lodged a formal dispute with iron-ore giant Roy Hill, claiming the miner owes A$47.5-million for services rendered. Aerison was... 


Brazil seeks investor-friendly approach to lithium in bid to tap EV boom
Brazil seeks investor-friendly approach to lithium in bid to tap EV boom
12th May 2023 By: Bloomberg

Brazil may have swung to the left politically but that doesn’t mean it will be following the lead of other Latin American nations by handing control of lithium assets over to the state. Luiz... 


Pumps for iron ore mine flooding
12th May 2023

Pump and dredging specialist Integrated Pump Rental (IPR) was commissioned to assist with an incident of flooding at an iron-ore mine in the Northern Cape that resulted in the mining company no... 


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