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Kore expects EPC contract proposal for Kola to be ready by August
18th July 2022 By: Darren Parker

JSE-listed Kore Potash expects the engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract proposal for the construction of its 97%-owned Kola potash project in Congo-Brazzaville to be ready by... 


CSIRO joins forces with TMC to develop underwater monitoring plan
13th July 2022 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Battery metals explorer The Metals Company (TMC), through its Australian subsidiary, The Metals Company Australia, has joined forces with the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research... 


BP starts hydrogen refuelling site construction
13th July 2022 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Construction work has started on Australia’s first hydrogen refuelling facility at a public service station in Queensland. Queensland Minister for Energy, Renewables and Hydrogen Mick de Brenni... 


TNPA employs its biggest cohort of interns to address youth unemployment
5th July 2022

Approximately 288 South African unemployed graduates have commenced a two-year internship programme, thanks to what Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) considers as its largest single... 


Critical minerals inspire global collaborative exploration efforts, finds PDAC panel
29th June 2022 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Governments around the world are using next-generation public geoscience to meet many of the same challenges and opportunities, including meeting increased demands for critical minerals, clean... 


'Not worth the risk': Palau, Fiji call for deep-sea mining moratorium
28th June 2022 By: Reuters

Concerned about the potential impacts of deep-sea mining on ocean biodiversity, the Pacific islands of Palau and Fiji on Monday launched an "alliance" to call for a moratorium of the nascent... 


Strike signs port deal
21st June 2022 By: Esmarie Iannucci

ASX-listed Strike Resources has secured port access in the Pilbara that would allow the company to start exporting from its Paulsens East project in July. Strike has executed a formal combined... 


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Firm revamps pumps to support miners
17th June 2022

Revamping its distributorship base in recent years has given submersible pump specialist Integrated Pump Technology a solid foundation to support customers around sub-Saharan Africa. A key focus... 


Innovative tech is changing industry trends
17th June 2022

The last half century has seen a massive shift in geological thinking, and technological innovation and developments, in all facets of diamond exploration, mining, processing, recovery,... 


BHP invests in blue carbon
8th June 2022 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Diversified miner BHP has launched a A$3-million grants program to help drive the development of the Australian blue carbon market. BHP’s Blue Carbon Breakthrough Grant Program will support... 


Egypt awards eight gold and metal mining exploration licences
1st June 2022 By: Reuters

Egypt awarded eight gold and metal mining exploration licences in the eastern desert region, the petroleum ministry said on Wednesday, as it seeks to increase investments in this underdeveloped... 


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Shell approves $2.5bn Crux project
30th May 2022 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Energy major Shell and its joint venture (JV) partner SGH Energy have taken a final investment decision to approve the development of the Crux natural gas field, off the coast of Western... 


G7 countries say strict environmental rules needed for deep-sea mining
30th May 2022 By: Reuters

The Group of Seven countries on Friday agreed stringent environmental controls should govern deep-sea mining and that they would consent to such mining projects only if they did not seriously harm... 


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El Roble mine, Colombia
27th May 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

A copper mine in Atrato province, Chocó Department, in Colombia. 


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Sabodala-Massawa gold mine expansion, Senegal
27th May 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

A definitive feasibility study has recommended the expansion of the Sabodala-Massawa complex. 


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Rio and BP to collaborate on biofuel
24th May 2022 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Diversified miner Rio Tinto and petroleum major BP will collaborate on a one-year biofuel trial in an effort to reduce carbon emissions from Rio’s marine fleet. Under the trial, BP is supplying... 


The role of condition monitoring in optimising performance and safety in the mining sector
12th May 2022

Mining reserves in South Africa are vast. According to statistics from the South African Department of Mineral Resources and the US Geological Survey our ore reserves amount to a value of more than... 


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Sintech
6th May 2022

Sintech proudly services and supports a range of high-quality, original-equipment products imported from around the globe such as: Industrial Clutch 


Resource companies support Qld's STEM ambitions
4th May 2022 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Resources companies Rio Tinto and Australia Pacific LNG will join a host of other companies in Queensland partnering with the state government on regional science and innovation hubs. Under the... 


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Los Pelambres copper mine expansion, Chile update
29th April 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

Antofagasta has completed a review of the project schedule and costs for an expansion of its flagship Los Pelambres copper mine. 


De Beers invests $2m in Kelp Blue to explore marine carbon reduction solutions
22nd April 2022 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Diamonds multinational De Beers Group is investing $2-million in Kelp Blue, a start-up focused on growing and managing large-scale giant kelp forests, initially off the Namibian coast. These... 


De Beers lifts first-quarter production by 25% y/y
21st April 2022 By: Donna Slater

Diamond miner De Beers increased its total rough diamond production by 25% year-on-year to 8.9-million carats in the first quarter of this year, reflecting an improved operational performance and... 


Los Pelambres expansion to cost another $500m more
Los Pelambres expansion to cost another $500m more
21st April 2022 By: Mariaan Webb

London-listed Antofagasta has completed a review of the project schedule and costs for an expansion of its flagship Los Pelambres copper mine in Chile, and on Thursday reported a revised capital... 


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Pilot projects can launch hydrogen economy locally
15th April 2022 By: Sabrina Jardim

South Africa should move forward with pilot projects to enable the green hydrogen economy to grow on a larger scale, says project integrator and technology provider Green Hydrogen Solutions founder... 


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Anglo positioning itself as favoured iron-ore supplier to green steelmakers
14th April 2022 By: Martin Creamer

Diversified mining company Anglo American is taking steps to position itself as a favoured iron-ore supplier to green steel producers. 


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Pilot projects can launch hydrogen economy locally
14th April 2022 By: Sabrina Jardim

South Africa should move forward with pilot projects to enable the green hydrogen economy to grow on a larger scale, says project integrator and technology provider Green Hydrogen Solutions founder... 


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Sandpiper marine phosphate project, Namibia – update
8th April 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

Namibian Marine Phosphate is progressing the application for an Environmental Clearance Certificate for its mining licence (ML170) for the Sandpiper marine phosphate project. 


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Expansion considered at Maputo Port
1st April 2022

The global coal demand, which peaked in mid-2021, is still reaching price record highs due to the major surge in coal prices worldwide. In response to the increasing demand for export capacity, the... 


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Southdown magnetite project, Australia
1st April 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

A prefeasibility study has identified a reduced-capital development option for the project. 


NMP moves ahead with Sandpiper environmental application
30th March 2022 By: Darren Parker

Phosphate mining company Namibian Marine Phosphate (NMP) is progressing the application for an Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC) for its mining licence (ML170) for the Sandpiper marine... 


Debmarine Namibia's new Benguela Gem diamond recovery vessel
Benguela Gem (formerly known as AMV3) diamond recovery vessel, Namibia – update
25th March 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

The Benguela Gem has been commissioned ahead of schedule and below budget. 


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Debmarine Namibia inaugurates Benguela Gem diamond recovery vessel
18th March 2022 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Diamond mining company Debmarine Namibia on March 18 officially inaugurated its latest diamond recovery vessel, christened on the day as the Benguela Gem (previously the AMV3), at the Port of... 


Grindrod, Vitol to invest R1.8bn in Maputo’s Matola Terminal expansion
18th March 2022 By: Irma Venter

Freight services and banking group Grindrod will spend its share of R1.8-billion to upgrade the Matola drybulk terminal at the Port of Maputo, in Mozambique. The JSE-listed Gindrod holds a 65%... 


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Company provides lifting, rigging solutions for efficiency and safety
4th March 2022

Local equipment supplier BMG’s Tools & Equipment Lifting team offers a specialist service to diverse sectors throughout Africa, including automotive and tyre manufacturing, paper and pulp, sugar,... 


The Ocean Cleanup project team
Vietnam river plastic pollution tackled head-on
4th March 2022

Environmental organisation The Ocean Cleanup recently launched its Interceptor Original trash collection system for testing in the Can Tho river in Vietnam. This is one of 15 major rivers where the... 


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Platinum industry sees value in offshore wind-to-hydrogen technology
4th March 2022 By: Darren Parker

Sustainable offshore energy production could help deliver cost-competitive green hydrogen, which the World Platinum Investment Council (WPIC) says could play a significant role in the transition... 


Plastics SA coastal clean-up initiative
Plastics initiatives to help environment
4th March 2022 By: Theresa Bhowan-Rajah

With a much greater focus and emphasis on sustainability and minimising waste in the marine environment, industry representative body Plastics SA says the various clean-up projects nationally are... 


Bluejay’s Greenland ilmenite project receives European backing
2nd March 2022 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The European Raw Material Alliance (ERMA) has announced its official support for Bluejay Mining’s Dundas project, enabling it to secure supply of ilmenite from the Greenland project for end users... 


Importance of Russian titanium to global industry
2nd March 2022 By: Reuters

The potential for disruptions to Russian commodity supplies has thrown a spotlight on the metal used in the aerospace, marine and auto industries. The United States and Europe have imposed... 


Africa capturing green hydrogen projects
25th February 2022 By: Schalk Burger

African countries captured 11% of the globally announced 163 GW of green hydrogen projects during the past year. The projects represent more than half of the current pipeline of 243 GW announced... 


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Namibian chamber positive about 2022
25th February 2022 By: Anna Moross

While the Covid-19 pandemic has had a major impact on Namibia’s economy, industry organisation the Chamber of Mines of Namibia believes that the mining sector is well positioned to support the... 


A photo of offshore wind turbines
Platinum industry sees value in offshore wind-to-hydrogen technology
18th February 2022 By: Darren Parker

Sustainable offshore energy production could help deliver cost-competitive green hydrogen, which the World Platinum Investment Council (WPIC) says could play a significant role in the transition... 


WRC-funded study evaluating use of space-based sensors to monitor wetlands
18th February 2022 By: Natasha Odendaal

The Water Research Commission (WRC) is funding a three-year project, led by the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), to assess whether remote sensing from orbiting satellites... 


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