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Minxcon

Minxcon is a South African mining consultancy and engineering services firm specialising in technical, regulatory and project management support for the minerals sector. The company provides expertise across exploration, feasibility studies, mine design, resource estimation and compliance with the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy's regulatory requirements. Minxcon serves clients in diverse commodities including platinum-group metals, gold, chromite and other minerals found in South Africa's major mining regions. The firm's work includes preparing competent person's reports, environmental-impact assessments and supporting applications for mining rights and permits. Minxcon operates primarily in South Africa, with a client base that includes junior explorers, mid-tier producers and community-owned mining ventures. The company's services are particularly relevant in the context of Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) transactions, where technical validation and regulatory compliance are essential. Minxcon has been involved in projects in the Bushveld Complex, a key PGM-producing region in Limpopo province. The firm's role in the sector reflects the demand for independent technical expertise in a highly regulated and capital-intensive industry. Minxcon's work supports the development and operation of mining assets across South Africa's diverse geological landscape.

Minxcon News


Location map of the Bengwenyama project
Bengwenyama platinum group metals project, South Africa – update
15th May 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

Southern Palladium has advanced definitive feasibility study drilling, metallurgical optimisation and mine design work. 


Drill rig and Bengwenyama project
Bengwenyama platinum group metals project, South Africa – update
24th April 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

Results from metallurgical testwork at the project have indicated that up to one-fifth of future revenues could be derived from chrome. 


Power drill at TGME mine
TGME gold mine project, South Africa
10th April 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

The project is a phased restart of historical underground gold mining and central processing in South Africa’s Eastern Transvaal goldfields. 


Southern Palladium MD Johan Odendaal
Southern Palladium appoints new Bengwenyama project manager
1st April 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

ASX- and JSE-listed Southern Palladium has appointed Mark Humphery as project manager for the Bengwenyama project, located on the eastern limb of the Bushveld Complex in South Africa. In a... 


Drill rig at the Bengwenyama project
Bengwenyama platinum group metals project, South Africa – update
20th March 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

The project remains on schedule while Southern Palladium awaits the granting of a mining right. 


An image of Minxcon exploration director Uwe Engelmann exploration director Uwe Engelmann explaining samples
PGM project advances chrome optimisation
13th March 2026 By: Nadine Ramdass

Alongside production of platinum group metals (PGMs) – specifically platinum, palladium and rhodium – South Africa-focused PGMs miner Southern Palladium plans to improve its recovery of chrome from... 


Location map of the Kobada project
Kobada gold project, Mali – update
13th March 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

Toubani Resources’ board has approved a positive final investment decision. 


Location map of the Makhado HCC project
Makhado steelmaking hard coking coal project, South Africa – update
6th February 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

The project continues to make solid progress, with several key development milestones achieved during the quarter ended December 31, 2025.  


Image of drill rig and Bengwenyama project
Bengwenyama platinum group metals project, South Africa – update
9th January 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

Stage 1 delivery remains on schedule. 


Drill rig at the Bengwenyama project
Bengwenyama platinum group metals project, South Africa – update
28th November 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Southern Palladium is reporting steady momentum across all aspects of the definitive feasibility study. 


LOcation map of the Kobada project
Kobada gold project, Mali – update
14th November 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Toubani Resources has stated that operations at the project remain unaffected by recent fuel supply restrictions and security concerns reported in Mali's capital, Bamako. 


Location map of the Makhado project
Makhado steelmaking hard coking coal project, South Africa – update
7th November 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Key milestones have been achieved, despite some construction delays. 


Drill rig at the Bengwenyama PGMs project
Bengwenyama platinum group metals project, South Africa – update
24th October 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Southern Palladium has locked in a A$20-million raise to ramp up work on the project. 


Location map of the Kobada gold project
Kobada gold project, Mali – update
17th October 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Toubani Resources announced a "company-defining" funding package on October 10 to fully finance the construction of the project. 


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