https://www.miningweekly.com

Receive our free daily newsletter:

Weba Chute Systems & Solutions

Press Office - Weba Chute Systems & Solutions

An image showing the Harry Oppenheimer House building
De Beers donates building to Sol Plaatje University in Kimberley
24th November 2023 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Diamond producer De Beers Group will donate the Harry Oppenheimer House (HOH) building, in Kimberley, to the Sol Plaatje University following the January relocation of De Beers’ Sightholder Sales... 


BMI raises 2024 iron-ore price forecast, but long-term decline persists
24th November 2023 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Fitch Solutions unit BMI has raised its 2024 iron-ore price forecast to a yearly average of $120/t from $100/t previously, as price resilience continues on the back of positive sentiment over... 


Iron-ore eyes fifth weekly gain despite China intervention
24th November 2023 By: Reuters

Iron-ore futures erased earlier losses and are set for their fifth weekly gain on Friday as property support-led optimism in top consumer China outweighed headwinds from the latest intervention... 


MinRes picks up iron-ore rights near Carina mine
MinRes picks up iron-ore rights near Carina mine
24th November 2023 By: Mariaan Webb

Diversified mining company Mineral Resources (MinRes) is buying more rights near its Carina iron-ore mine in the Yilgarn Hub of Western Australia’s Goldfields, fellow ASX-listed Aurumin reported on... 


The EU flag
Opinion: R47bn of South Africa's exports exposed to EU CBAM as EU climate wave reaches South Africa’s shores
24th November 2023

In this opinion article, sustainability consultant Rhys Newton-Hill and Brundtland Consulting partner Henk Sa provide an in-depth analysis of the potential impact of the European Union's (EU's)... 


Union withdraws industrial action at BHP's Pilbara iron-ore operations
Union withdraws industrial action at BHP's Pilbara iron-ore operations
24th November 2023 By: Reuters

A union representing train drivers at BHP's BHP.AX Pilbara iron ore operations in Western Australia has withdrawn industrial action ahead of an updated employment offer from the mining giant, a... 


China to tighten oversight on iron-ore market after price rally
23rd November 2023 By: Reuters

China's state planner said on Thursday that it would closely monitor changes in the iron-ore market and further tighten supervision of spot and futures trading in its latest effort to curb a rally... 


Access to talent is becoming an increasing challenge in Australia.
Australia's potential share of critical minerals investments worth A$20bn/y, report shows
22nd November 2023 By: Mariaan Webb

To meet the temperature targets of the Paris Agreement necessitates not only the rapid and widespread deployment of clean energy technologies, but also a monumental scaling up of mineral... 


Iron-ore soars to nine-month high on China stimulus anticipation
21st November 2023 By: Bloomberg

Iron-ore surged to its highest intraday price since February, with demand optimism growing as more details emerge about China’s latest economic stimulus drive. The steel-making staple rose as much... 


Former CEO Elizabeth Gaines received a special remuneration payment of A$1.98-billion.
Fortescue's shareholders vote against remuneration report
21st November 2023 By: Reuters

Australia's Fortescue said shareholders did not approve its annual remuneration report, partly due to special payments to executives last year, in a vote at an annual meeting on Tuesday. The board... 


The Gladstone PEM50 project will use Fortescue's own electrolyser technology.
Fortescue approves $750m in green projects
21st November 2023 By: Mariaan Webb

Australia-based Fortescue Metals has given the green light for $750-million in funding over three years directed towards two green energy projects and a green steel project. This heralds a new... 


Liberia's President-elect Boakai to review mining concessions
20th November 2023 By: Reuters

Liberian President-elect Joseph Boakai, who defeated President George Weah in the November 14 Presidential runoff, says his administration will take a close look at mining concessions to ensure... 


BHP train drivers to start 'restrained' industrial action on Friday
BHP train drivers to start 'restrained' industrial action on Friday
20th November 2023 By: Reuters

Around 400 train drivers for BHP's Western Australian iron ore division will begin industrial action late this week after rejecting an offer that they said fell short on working schedules, a union... 


Anglo American on the lookout for lithium as EV metals demand grows
Anglo American on the lookout for lithium as EV metals demand grows
17th November 2023 By: Reuters

Miner Anglo American is identifying opportunities to secure off-take lithium materials amid increasing demand for battery metals, a company executive said. Lithium is a key metal used in electric... 


EXPORT IMPACT
Challenges have affected South African iron-ore producers over the past two years with lower-than-expected export volumes
Opportunities unlocked through addressing fundamentals
17th November 2023

While it is home to several significant iron-ore producers, amid the opportunities within the African iron-ore industry there are also significant challenges, as all bulk material operations... 


EMERGENCY DRILL
The swift and effective response of emergency services is critical to safeguarding communities
Miner ups community investment
17th November 2023

As part of its several corporate social investment (CSI) initiatives, iron-ore major Kumba Iron Ore's Sishen mine, in South Africa’s Northern Cape province, celebrated Arbor Month by initiating a... 


Pellet production record set
17th November 2023

Brazilian iron-ore miner and pellet producer Samarco Mineração set a monthly production record during August, with 824 829 t of high-grade pellets being produced in a single pelletising line with... 


Truck image
Mind The Gap
16th November 2023

Written by: Jaco Lotheringen MD of Ukwazi A well-known fact about mining businesses is that they are highly susceptible to the cyclical environment of the supply of, and demand for commodities –... 


Mineral Resources set for significant lithium growth - exec
Mineral Resources set for significant lithium growth - exec
16th November 2023 By: Reuters

Diversified miner Mineral Resources expects to double lithium output in Western Australia over the next financial year after lithium buyouts and due to planned expansion at a mine it co-owns with... 


Iron-ore hits $130 for first time since March on China stimulus
15th November 2023 By: Bloomberg

Iron-ore futures in Singapore touched $130 a ton for the first time since March on improving demand for steel in China, which is considering a new wave of stimulus to shore up the struggling... 


Anglo American subsidiary Kumba Iron Ore's Kolomela operation
Anglo launches digital traceability solution Valutrax for base metals, iron-ore
14th November 2023 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Diversified miner Anglo American has launched a digital traceability solution called Valutrax, which is designed to provide customers with greater assurance about the provenance of the products... 


Image of blast furnace
Port of Açu Mega Hub, Brazil
10th November 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

Vale plans to use HBI as partial burden in blast-furnaces, reducing greenhouse-gas emissions. 


A manganese mining operation in South Africa
South Africa's mining production down 1.9% y/y, mineral sales down 20.2% y/y in Sept
9th November 2023 By: Creamer Media Reporter

South Africa's mining production decreased by 1.9% year-on-year in September, with diamonds, 'other' metallic minerals and manganese ore having made the largest negative contributions. Diamond... 


Forrest wants leaders to target zero carbon by 2035
8th November 2023 By: Bloomberg

Australia’s richest person, Andrew Forrest, called for government and business leaders to commit to stop burning fossil fuels by 2035. “We have all the technology, it is all there,” Forrest,... 


China’s State-backed iron-ore giant says prices are too high
China’s State-backed iron-ore giant says prices are too high
8th November 2023 By: Bloomberg

Iron-ore has reached “unreasonable” levels that are hurting Chinese steel mills, according to China Mineral Resources Group, the state-backed firm trying to boost Beijing’s sway over prices.... 


Arrow Minerals MD resigns
7th November 2023 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed Arrow Minerals on Tuesday announced the resignation of MD Hugh Bresser. Nonexecutive chairperson Tommy McKeith would assume the role of executive chairperson with immediate effect until... 


Prestrip activities at Mount Celia, Western Australia.
Legacy Iron Ore starts up Australian gold mine
7th November 2023 By: Mariaan Webb

Legacy Iron Ore, a Perth-based subsidiary of India’s National Mineral Development Corporation (NMDC), has officially opened its Mount Celia gold mine, south of Laverton, Western Australia.... 


Brookfield rushes to save A$19.4bn Origin takeover deal
3rd November 2023 By: Bloomberg

A Brookfield Asset Management Inc.-led consortium is seeking fresh talks with Origin Energy's top investor in a last ditch effort to rescue its A$19.4-billion ($12.6-billion) takeover plan for the... 


MinRes raises stake in lithium miner Azure Minerals
MinRes raises stake in lithium miner Azure Minerals
3rd November 2023 By: Reuters

Australia's Mineral Resources on Wednesday bought additional shares in lithium miner Azure Minerals to raise its stake to 12.29%, a regulatory filing showed on Friday. This comes a week after... 


Menar MD Vuslat Bayoglu
South Africa has the skills to resolve the Transnet issue – Menar
3rd November 2023 By: Martin Creamer

South Africa has the skills to resolve the Transnet issue, says Vuslat Bayoglu, the MD of Menar, a private investment company with an actively managed and growing portfolio of mining assets... 


BHP CEO Mike Henry.
Potash presenting BHP with exciting growth path, CEO tells AGM
1st November 2023 By: Martin Creamer

Johannesburg-listed diversified mining major BHP has an exciting growth path ahead in potash used in fertilisers essential for food security and more sustainable farming, the company’s CEO Mike... 


Australia’s competitive advantage gives it the edge in the global race for critical minerals: Minister
1st November 2023

Australia can lead the world as it transitions to a clean energy future by producing the critical minerals required, whilst not sacrificing its existing competitive advantage as a traditional... 


Roy Hill’s iconic pink livery symbolises the company’s commitment to assisting research and those suffering from breast cancer.
Rio Hill adds battery-powered locos to its rail fleet
1st November 2023 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Rail solutions group Wabtec and its launch customer, Australian iron-ore miner Roy Hill, have celebrated the unveiling of the FLXdrive battery locomotive – the world’s first 100% battery-powered,... 


Resources Minister Madeleine King
National mission: Ensuring Australia’s critical minerals meet global demand
1st November 2023 By: Mariaan Webb

Resources Minister Madeleine King has reaffirmed Australia’s dedication to the traditional resources sector and the burgeoning critical minerals industry, emphasising the role that the mining... 


Panama’s investor-friendly image at risk from anti-mining rage
Panama’s investor-friendly image at risk from anti-mining rage
31st October 2023 By: Bloomberg

Panama’s reputation as an investor-friendly haven is at risk from attempts to shut a giant Canadian-owned copper mine, the latest case of a commodities project triggering social unrest in Latin... 


Gina Rinehart
Australian mining red tape hurts its global investment case-Hancock
31st October 2023 By: Reuters

Australia's slow pace of mining approvals is diminishing its attraction as a global investment destination, Hancock Prospecting, owned by Australia's richest person Gina Rinehart, said on Tuesday.... 


Dino Otranto
Fortescue buoyant on China iron-ore as it advances green pivot
31st October 2023 By: Bloomberg

Chinese demand for Australian iron-ore will remain strong despite the nation’s disappointing post-pandemic recovery, according to Fortescue Metals Group, the world’s fourth-biggest producer.... 


ArcelorMittal drops as Kazakh nationalisation looms after fire
30th October 2023 By: Bloomberg

ArcelorMittal shares fell 5% after the Kazakh government announced plans to take over the company’s operations in the country following its worst mining accident in recent history. At least 45... 


Iron-ore climbs to five-week high after Vale flags upside risks
30th October 2023 By: Bloomberg

Iron-ore rallied to the highest level in more than five weeks, extending its rebound on hopes for stronger Chinese demand. Futures in Singapore advanced as much as 1.9% to $121.95 a ton, before... 


Copycat Chinese lithium firms back Nigerian processing plant
27th October 2023 By: Bloomberg

Nigeria’s first lithium-processing plant launched to great fanfare this month with the backing of three companies that, at first glance, look a lot like heavyweights of China’s battery-metals... 


Elmore’s third magnetite shipment sets sail for China
27th October 2023 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed Elmore’s third shipment of magnetite concentrate has departed from the Port of Darwin, the company reported on Friday. The shipment of 30 000 wet metric tonnes is sailing to China to be... 


BHP Australia iron-ore rail workers approve industrial action plans - ballot results
27th October 2023 By: Reuters

Nearly 350 BHP iron-ore rail workers in Australia, including train drivers, have approved industrial action plans that could include work stoppages of up to 24 hours due to disputes over pay and... 


Vale unveils $4bn in dividends, buyback programme to reward investors
Vale unveils $4bn in dividends, buyback programme to reward investors
27th October 2023 By: Bloomberg

Vale said it will reward investors with payouts and a new share buyback program as the Brazilian iron-ore and nickel giant vies to appease shareholders concerned by softening Chinese demand. The... 


2 3 4 5
6
7 8 9 10

Showroom

WearCheck
WearCheck

Leading condition monitoring specialists, WearCheck, help boost machinery lifespan and reduce catastrophic component failure through the scientific...

VISIT SHOWROOM 
Weir Minerals Africa and Middle East
Weir Minerals Africa and Middle East

Weir Minerals Europe, Middle East and Africa is a global supplier of excellent minerals solutions, including pumps, valves, hydrocyclones,...

VISIT SHOWROOM 
SBS Tanks
SBS Tanks

SBS® Tanks is a leading provider of innovative water security solutions with offices in Southern Africa, East and West Africa, the USA and an...

VISIT SHOWROOM 
Weir Minerals Africa and Middle East
Weir Minerals Africa and Middle East

Weir Minerals Europe, Middle East and Africa is a global supplier of excellent minerals solutions, including pumps, valves, hydrocyclones,...

VISIT SHOWROOM 

Latest Multimedia

sponsored by

Option 1 (equivalent of R125 a month):

Receive a weekly copy of Creamer Media's Engineering News & Mining Weekly magazine
(print copy for those in South Africa and e-magazine for those outside of South Africa)
Receive daily email newsletters
Access to full search results
Access archive of magazine back copies
Access to Projects in Progress
Access to ONE Research Report of your choice in PDF format

Option 2 (equivalent of R375 a month):

All benefits from Option 1
PLUS
Access to Creamer Media's Research Channel Africa for ALL Research Reports, in PDF format, on various industrial and mining sectors including Electricity; Water; Energy Transition; Hydrogen; Roads, Rail and Ports; Coal; Gold; Platinum; Battery Metals; etc.

Already a subscriber?

Forgotten your password?

MAGAZINE & ONLINE

SUBSCRIBE

RESEARCH CHANNEL AFRICA

SUBSCRIBE

CORPORATE PACKAGES

CLICK FOR A QUOTATION







pqt: 2.062s - ct: 2.284s - 482pq - 5rq
1:
1: United States
Subscribe Now
2: United States
2: