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Codelco seeks permit for $650m Andina water project
Updated 5 hours ago By: Reuters

Chile's state copper giant Codelco has applied for an environmental permit for a $650-million project to make water use in its Andina mine more sustainable, the company said on Tuesday. The plan... 


The fish-to-dragon 1kg platinum investment bar. Picture: China Gold Coin Group.
Investment demand for platinum in China strengthens with launch of new platinum bar
Updated 6 hours ago By: Martin Creamer

The appeal of platinum as an investment asset is being increasingly recognised by Chinese investors, which is resulting in China becoming one of the most important investment markets for platinum... 


Drilling at the Kambale graphite project in Ghana
Ghana sovereign wealth fund invests $2m in graphite project
Updated 6 hours ago By: Mariaan Webb

Australian junior Castle Minerals will accelerate its graphite production plans in Ghana – a country that has ambitions to establish West Africa’s first critical minerals hub. Castle on Tuesday... 


Murray & Roberts workers
M&R foresees more immediate liquidity challenges as Venetia contract ends
Updated 6 hours ago By: Marleny Arnoldi

Engineering and contracting group Murray & Roberts (M&R) has advised that its interim earnings for the six months ended December 31 will be impacted on by the loss of business it had in place with... 


Kodal disagrees with Hainan statement related to MoU in Mali
Updated 7 hours ago By: Marleny Arnoldi

Following an announcement by Hainan Mining related to the memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the Mali government, Hainan and Aim-listed Kodal Minerals’ jointly owned subsidiary Kodal... 


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Minerals Council notes easing of mining input cost increases in September
Updated 7 hours ago By: Darren Parker

The Minerals Council South Africa’s index for mining input costs showed continued easing in September, with a year-on-year increase of 3.6%, down from 5.2% in August. This downward trend is... 


Pan African Resources CEO Cobus Loots
Pan African acquires remaining stake in Australian gold miner TCMG
5th November 2024 By: Darren Parker

Mid-tier gold producer Pan African Resources has acquired the remaining 92% of Tennant Consolidated Mining Group (TCMG) in Australia. The company disclosed on November 5 that the acquisition was... 


Gem Resources processes 5 500 t of ore following Gravelotte restart
5th November 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

London-listed Gem Resources, formerly URA Holdings, has reported that Phase 1 of the restart at the Gravelotte emerald mine, in Limpopo, South Africa, has been under way for about six months.... 


Wia undertakes A$30m placement to drive further growth at Namibia project
5th November 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

ASX-listed Wia Gold has received firm commitments from new and existing shareholders, including institutional and sophisticated investors, for a A$30-million placement of 200-million new fully paid... 


Dave Goddard named Executive Vice President of Hexagon's mining segment
5th November 2024

Tucson, Arizona, USA (October 31, 2024) – Hexagon’s Autonomous Solutions division has appointed Dave Goddard as Executive Vice President, Mining. Goddard has served as Acting President, Mining,... 


Weba Chute Systems' advanced design ensures minimal dust and material spillage, contributing to a safer and more sustainable operation at this coal mine
Advancing dust control with Weba Chute Systems
5th November 2024

Controlling dust during material transfer has become a pressing challenge in mining and industrial operations, particularly as environmental regulations tighten and safety standards rise. Dust... 


Integrated Pump Technology has secured an order for its first Godwin HL150 pump to a mining operation in Senegal, marking a significant step in the company's ongoing support for mining operations across West Africa
Integrated Pump Technology delivers Godwin HL150 to Senegal mine for open pit dewatering
5th November 2024

Integrated Pump Technology has secured an order for its first Godwin HL150 pump to a mining operation in Senegal, marking a significant step in the company's ongoing support for mining operations... 


St Barbara raises A$110m to accelerate Simberi expansion
St Barbara raises A$110m to accelerate Simberi expansion
5th November 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

Australia’s St Barbara on Tuesday announced plans to raise up to A$110-million to fast track the expansion of its Simberi gold mining operation, in Papua New Guinea. St Barbara aims to accelerate... 


Spartan sells noncore gold projects to Benz Mining
4th November 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

Gold company Spartan Resources has reached an agreement to sell two noncore gold projects in Western Australia to fellow ASX-listed Benz Mining for A$15.6-million in cash and scrip. “The Glenburgh... 


Kamoa-Kakula achieved record copper production of 41 800 t in October
4th November 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

Canadian mining company Ivanhoe Mines has reported that the Phase 1, 2, and 3 concentrators at the Kamoa-Kakula Copper Complex in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) achieved a combined monthly... 


Orion Minerals corporate communications and investor relations executive Avishkar Nagaser
Orion appoints corporate communications, investor relations exec
4th November 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

ASX- and JSE-listed Orion Minerals has appointed Avishkar Nagaser corporate communications and investor relations executive. Nagaser was previously investor relations and corporate affairs... 


Rob Krcmarov
New CEO for US silver miner Hecla
4th November 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

The biggest silver producer in the US, Hecla, has a new president and CEO. The NYSE-listed company on Monday announced Rob Krcmarov as president and CEO, succeeding Cassie Boggs, who served in an... 


Drilling begins at Tertiary Minerals' Zambia project
4th November 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

Aim-listed Tertiary Minerals has begun drilling at the Mukai copper project, in Zambia. The company notes that it has received approval from the Department of Forestry to conduct further mineral... 


Anglo American CE Duncan Wanblad.
Anglo agrees terms for sale of minority interest in coal mines for billion dollars-plus
4th November 2024 By: Martin Creamer

Copper-, iron-ore- and crop-nutrient-focused Anglo American reported on Monday that it expects to complete the sale of a minority interest it holds in an Australian steelmaking coal business in the... 


pouring asphalt
AECI to sell Much Asphalt for R1.1bn
4th November 2024 By: Darren Parker

JSE-listed AECI has announced the signing of a share purchase agreement with a consortium involving Old Mutual Private Equity (OMPE) and Sphere Investments to sell its entire ownership stake in... 


Copper smelting
Zambia stake-boosting mining plan won’t touch existing projects
4th November 2024 By: Bloomberg

Zambia’s plans to take bigger stakes in some mining projects won’t impact existing operations in the country, including exploration activities, according to a senior government official. The mines... 


O3 bolsters presence along Casa Berardi trend
4th November 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

TSX-V-listed O3 Mining has announced its acquisition of the Lac Esther property from Midland Exploration, enhancing its foothold in the Casa Berardi trend. The property is strategically located... 


Filter supplier advancing sustainable mining operations through advanced filtration solutions
Filter supplier advancing sustainable mining operations through advanced filtration solutions
4th November 2024 By: Shannon de Ryhove

A recent webinar, hosted by Creamer Media Webinars on behalf of advanced filter supplier Donaldson, focused on advanced filtration solutions as a means to sustainable mining operations. The... 


Indigenous-led impact assessment initiative for Springpole
Indigenous-led impact assessment initiative for Springpole
4th November 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

Canadian project developer First Nation Mining said last week that it had entered into a “process agreement” with Cat Lake First Nation and Lac Seul First Nation that will provide capacity to... 


Energy Fuels sees FY uranium output at lower-end of guidance
Energy Fuels sees FY uranium output at lower-end of guidance
4th November 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

US-based uranium producer Energy Fuels expects production for 2024 to fall at the lower end of its previously guided 150 000 lb to 500 000 lb of uranium oxide (U3O8), owing to delays in... 


Field activities completed at Altona’s Monte Muambe
4th November 2024 By: Darren Parker

LSE-listed Altona has completed all field activities relating to a scoping study on short-term fluorspar mining at Monte Muambe, in Mozambique. The results of the study are expected to be available... 


Aura appoints Mauritania country manager
4th November 2024 By: Darren Parker

ASX- and Aim-listed Aura Energy has announced the appointment of Mohamed El Moctar Mohamed El Hacene to the newly established role of country manager Mauritania. Hacene is a qualified Mauritanian... 


Patrice Motsepe
ARM companies deny breach, see no merit in claims
4th November 2024 By: Bloomberg

South African billionaire Patrice Motsepe and his associate companies are being sued for $195-million in Tanzania, with one of the biggest suits to appear in front of the country’s commercial court... 


Chris Ellison
Mineral Resources says Ellison to step down after probe
4th November 2024 By: Bloomberg

Mineral Resources said its tycoon founder, Chris Ellison, will be penalised A$8.8-million and will step down within 18 months after the Australian miner launched an investigation into undeclared... 


Botswana President Duma Boko (right)
Botswana's new President aims to clinch De Beers diamond sales pact soon
4th November 2024 By: Reuters

Botswana's new president, Duma Boko, said on Friday he wanted to conclude talks for a new sales pact with global diamonds giant De Beers as soon as possible. De Beers, a unit of mining company... 


Former Sasol, RBPlat CFO Hanré Rossouw
Former Sasol, Royal Bafokeng Platinum CFO now leading Madagascar graphite advance
1st November 2024 By: Martin Creamer

As the new president and CEO of the Canada-listed NextSource Materials – which is chaired by former South African mining luminary and one-time Eskom finance director Sir Mick Davis – the ex-Sasol... 


Bowen raises A$70m to fund Plumtree North development
1st November 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Australian miner Bowen Coking Coal’s balance sheet received a boost with a A$70-million capital raise to fund its Plumtree North mine development at the Burton mine, in Queensland. The ASX-listed... 


Kodal, Mali govt enter MoU to finalise Bougouni transfer
1st November 2024 By: Darren Parker

Mineral exploration and development company Kodal Minerals has announced that Kodal Mining UK (KMUK), a company owned 51% by Hainan and 49% by Kodal, and the Malian government have entered into a... 


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On-The-Air (01/11/2024)
1st November 2024 By: Martin Creamer

Martin Creamer talks about Chile green hydrogen, Implats solar and De Beers business development. 


Capricorn raises $200m for Karlawinda expansion
Capricorn raises $200m for Karlawinda expansion
1st November 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

Exploration and development company Capricorn Metals has announced a $200-million capital raise to fund the expansion of the Karlawinda project, in the Pilbara. The ASX-listed firm will raise the... 


Bauxite ore in hand
Canyon advances early works on now-permitted Minim Martap bauxite project
1st November 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

ASX-listed bauxite miner Canyon Resources and its subsidiary Camalco has been granted a mining licence for the Minim Martap project in Cameroon. The 20-year licence is conditional upon the... 


Photo of Martin Creamer
Chile green hydrogen, Implats solar, De Beers business development make headlines
1st November 2024

Mining Weekly Editor Martin Creamer discusses the very promising findings of Chile’s green hydrogen valley study; Implats' 35 MW solar project and expanded smelter at Zimplats; and De Beers urging... 


The Durban Container Terminal
South Africa looks to Africa and China ties as global trade fences go up
1st November 2024 By: Reuters

South Africa's trade minister said his country is pursuing more robust trade and investment ties within the continent and with China - its biggest trade partner - as the global trade environment... 


New Qld Mines Minister appointed
1st November 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The Queensland Resources Council (QRC) has congratulated Dale Last on his appointment as the state’s new Minister for Natural Resources and Mines and Minister for Regional and Rural Development.... 


Australia’s miners pay more tax than all other industries combined
Australia’s miners pay more tax than all other industries combined
1st November 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

The latest ATO Corporate Tax Transparency Report shows that Australia’s mining industry continues to be the nation’s biggest taxpayer, paying A$43.1-billion in company tax for 2022/23. This,... 


Balama is one of the biggest integrated graphite mining and processing operations globally.
$150m DFC loan for Africa graphite mine
1st November 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

The US International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) has approved a $150-million loan to support the development of the Balama graphite mine, in Mozambique. The loan agreement follows a... 


The Minto mine is among the first mines in Canadian history to be bought by an Indigenous group.
Abandoned copper mines embraced as fast track to boost output
1st November 2024 By: Reuters

In the race to secure copper for the clean energy transition and artificial intelligence applications, a range of companies are firing up abandoned assets once seen as financial liabilities to... 


Argentina Lithium wins local authority approval to kick off exploration push
1st November 2024 By: Reuters

Local mining officials in northwest Argentina have approved a two-year permit for Argentina Lithium & Energy to kick off exploration efforts in the Paso de Sico concession, the company said on... 


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