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Australia, US leaders to discuss Pacific infrastructure, critical minerals
24th October 2023 By: Reuters

ustralia and the United States will announce plans to cooperate on critical minerals and bolster Pacific Islands infrastructure as Prime Minister Anthony Albanese visits Washington this week, a... 


The Dagger project is located about 20 km from the Lance facility in Wyoming, US.
Peninsula establishes new US uranium project
23rd October 2023 By: Mariaan Webb

Uranium developer Peninsula Energy has established a new uranium development project, the Dagger project, which boasts an initial mineral resource estimate of 6.9-million pounds of uranium oxide.... 


NexGen's Rook I development in Canada
NexGen aims to be Canadian uranium player
20th October 2023 By: Bloomberg

Canada’s NexGen Energy is looking to Australia’s equity market as it sets up financing for its first-ever uranium mine back home, a project with a $1-billion price tag. That’s partly because its... 


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Tiris uranium project, Mauritania – update
20th October 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

Aura Energy has identified exploration targets to extend the project’s resource. 


Polished diamonds
G7 to discuss four versions of Russian diamond ban this week – sources
19th October 2023 By: Reuters

G7 countries will this week discuss four plans to ban Russian diamonds from G7 markets from January 1, from light-touch self-regulation to strict import measures, laying bare differences that... 


Mineral Resources and Energy Minister Gwede Mantashe
Mantashe seeks to extend the life of Eskom’s coal-fired power stations
18th October 2023 By: Irma Venter

Mineral Resources and Energy Minister Gwede Mantashe has called on the private sector to “please and come talk to us” if they have any ideas on extending the life of South Africa’s fleet of... 


US steps up efforts to access Africa’s critical minerals
13th October 2023 By: Bloomberg

The US is stepping up efforts to boost ties with African nations rich in critical minerals to help secure supply, according to a government official. Workshops recently held in the Zambian capital,... 


Lithium-hungry France strikes Mongolian exploration deal
13th October 2023 By: Reuters

France signed a deal with Mongolia to search for lithium on Thursday and moved a step closer to mine uranium in the Asian country, as Paris steps up its hunt for critical metals needed for its... 


Sibanye-Stillwater Southern Africa chief regional officer Richard Stewart
Collaboration, unified approach key to unlocking commodity opportunities in South Africa
6th October 2023 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

All South African mining stakeholders needs to come together to develop a coherent, comprehensive strategy for the country’s commodities, and then use this to present a united national front to... 


Kazera completes Walviskop trommel screening plant manufacture
6th October 2023 By: Darren Parker

Aim-listed investment company Kazera Global has reported that the manufacturing of a trommel screening plant at its Walviskop Heavy Mineral Sands (HMS) project, in Alexander Bay, in South Africa’s... 


Global Atomic clinches LoI for third off take
2nd October 2023 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Uranium developer Global Atomic has contracted nearly 1.5-million pounds a year of uranium oxide (U3O8) over the Dasa mine’s initial five years of operation, the Toronto-listed company reported on... 


Seriti Resources CEO Mike Teke
Seriti's Teke defends his dual belief in coal and renewables
29th September 2023 By: Darren Parker

Coal mining company Seriti Resources CEO Mike Teke has hit back at critics who have labelled his desire to invest in renewable energy while being a coal advocate as contradictory. Speaking at the... 


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VEGA Controls SA
29th September 2023

For over 60 years VEGA has been creating solutions for demanding and critical measuring tasks, developing measurement technology that is easy to use and offers maximum safety and reliability.  VEGA... 


Interim Eskom CEO Calib Cassim
Eskom aiming not to breach Stage 4 loadshedding this summer
27th September 2023 By: Terence Creamer

Eskom is aiming to limit loadshedding to Stage 4 during the summer months to the end of March by restricting unplanned breakdowns to 14 500 MW during what is also its high-maintenance season, when... 


IsoEnergy and Consolidated Uranium merge to create $900m company
IsoEnergy and Consolidated Uranium merge to create $900m company
27th September 2023 By: Mariaan Webb

TSX-V-listed firms IsoEnergy and Consolidated Uranium (CUR) on Wednesday announced a share-for-share merger to create company with an equity value of $903.5-million – ranking among the top ten... 


Cameco has brought its Cigar Lake mine, in Canada, out of care-and-maintenance.
Uranium primed to extend rally on resurgent nuclear power, say analysts
20th September 2023 By: Reuters

Uranium prices are likely to extend a blistering rally and end the year more than 50% higher as mounting worries over climate change accelerate a global shift to cleaner sources of energy including... 


Norton Rose Fulbright director Greg Nott
Opinion: Of Brics, civil liberties and tackling climate change
15th September 2023

In this article, Norton Rose Fulbright South Africa director and Africa head Greg Nott writes about the role South Africa played in this year's Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa (Brics)... 


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Institutes collaborate to advance welding capabilities
15th September 2023 By: Sabrina Jardim

To help improve national welding capabilities and advance the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals, four welding institutes – the Southern African Institute of Welding (SAIW), the Canadian... 


Russia's largest untapped copper deposit starts concentrate production
Russia's largest untapped copper deposit starts concentrate production
13th September 2023 By: Reuters

Copper concentrate production started at Russia's largest undeveloped copper deposit on Monday following a ceremony overseen by President Vladimir Putin via video link. The long-awaited Udokan... 


Orano halts uranium treatment in Niger because of sanctions on Junta
11th September 2023 By: Bloomberg

French nuclear group Orano is halting the processing of uranium ore at one of its facilities in Niger because international sanctions against the military junta are hampering logistics. The crisis... 


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Here we go?
8th September 2023 By: Terence Creamer

Mineral Resources and Energy Minister Gwede Mantashe has confirmed that he aims to secure Cabinet approval to publish an updated Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) for public consultation during a... 


Mining and Resources in Europe: The quest for sustainability and innovation as Germany and Finland head down under for IMARC 2023
6th September 2023

Germany, often hailed for its technological prowess and commitment to environmental sustainability, finds itself at a crossroads when it comes to its mining and resources future.   Historically,... 


The Cigar Lake mine
Canadian uranium major lowers production guidance
6th September 2023 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Canadian uranium major Cameco has reduced its production forecast for 2023, citing challenges at its Cigar Lake mine and the Key Lake mill, which was brought out of care-and-maintenance at the end... 


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On-The-Air (01/09/2023)
1st September 2023 By: Martin Creamer

Martin Creamer talks about developments in zinc, aluminium, inwardly-focused miners 


Iran a hidden gem for MTN, despite R6bn ‘trapped’ amid sanctions
1st September 2023 By: Natasha Odendaal

Despite continued sanctions on Iran, South African telecommunications giant MTN Group considers its investment in the country a “hidden gem” that will eventually bring value to the group. Since the... 


Aerial view of the Langer Heinrich mine
Langer Heinrich uranium restart project, Namibia – update
1st September 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

Paladin Energy is continuing to execute its strategy of returning the Langer Heinrich mine to production. 


Mineral Resources and Energy Minister Gwede Mantashe
Mantashe aiming to secure Cabinet approval for ‘IRP 2023’ in Sept
29th August 2023 By: Terence Creamer

Mineral Resources and Energy Minister Gwede Mantashe is aiming to seek Cabinet approval to publish an updated Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) for public consultation during an upcoming Cabinet... 


Top uranium producer wants to shake up nuclear decision making
Top uranium producer wants to shake up nuclear decision making
25th August 2023 By: Reuters

Since the height of the Cold War, the rules governing the safety and security of the global nuclear industry have been decided behind closed doors by a 35-member board that excludes some of the... 


An image of the Langer Heinrich Mine in Namibia
Paladin marks ongoing progress in Namibia
25th August 2023 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The 2023 financial year saw Australia-based Paladin Energy continue to execute on its strategy of returning the Langer Heinrich Mine (LHM), in Namibia, to production, with the restart project well... 


Laramide wins DoE grant for groundwater restoration study
Laramide wins DoE grant for groundwater restoration study
25th August 2023 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The US Department of Energy (DoE) has awarded a $1.8-million grant to Laramide Resources subsidiary NuFuels to further a study on in-situ recovery- (ISR) groundwater restoration technology. The... 


Lesedi Nuclear Services - Women in Industry
Lesedi Nuclear Services - Women in Industry
25th August 2023

Sipokazi Luzipo Khoza Lesedi Nuclear Services electrical engineer Sipokazi Luzipo Khoza is a shining example of determination and ambition. Born on October 12, 1992, in the small Eastern Cape town... 


South32 CEO Graham Kerr.
Pathways being laid to secure lower carbon electricity supply for Hillside Aluminium
24th August 2023 By: Martin Creamer

During the 12 months to June 30, diversified mining company South32 has progressed initiatives to support its target of halving operational greenhouse gas emissions by 2035. At Worsley Alumina in... 


Canisters filled with uranium hexafluoride gas that must be enriched to power reactors. Converting milled uranium into this gas is the most acute bottleneck in the US nuclear fuel cycle.
The race to ditch Russian uranium starts in New Mexico’s desert
23rd August 2023 By: Bloomberg

In a remote, dusty corner of New Mexico, so near to the Texas border that if you wander too close your smartphone changes time zones, sits a pristine factory that is the best chance for the US to... 


Mineral Resources and Energy Minister Gwede Mantashe
Brics energy ministers agree to cooperate to improve access, reduce emissions
18th August 2023 By: Terence Creamer

Energy Ministers and officials from the Brics bloc met in Sandton on Friday to discuss potential areas of collaboration for improving access to secure and affordable energy, while transitioning to... 


The Atlantis OCGT plant
With R9.2bn spent since April, govt insists Eskom is not exceeding diesel budget
13th August 2023 By: Terence Creamer

Government reports that Eskom has spent R9.2-billion on diesel since the start of the State-owned utility’s financial year on April 1, which it claims to be marginally below an initial budget for... 


Chile's leftist President rejects push for private lithium concessions
11th August 2023 By: Reuters

Chile's leftist President on Thursday said he would oppose a proposal from conservative leaders in Congress to allow private lithium concessions, arguing that his state-centred approach was the... 


Sarana Riggs
Uranium hunters in US West face partial ban, pollution concerns
10th August 2023 By: Bloomberg

Five weeks before President Joe Biden announced a historic new ban on new uranium mining around the Grand Canyon, Sarana Riggs approached the barbed-wire fence surrounding an inactive mine in an... 


Honeymoon contracts expected before year-end
7th August 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Uranium developer Boss Energy is poised to announce its first offtake deal before the start of production at its Honeymoon project, in South Australia, before the end of the year. Speaking at the... 


Uranium price ticks up after Niger coup, more gains expected
Uranium price ticks up after Niger coup, more gains expected
1st August 2023 By: Reuters

The price of uranium has risen only slightly since a military coup in Niger last week as mining operations have continued in the world's seventh largest producer of the radioactive metal, but a... 


Global coal demand, supply set to remain at an all-time high in 2023
Global coal demand, supply set to remain at an all-time high in 2023
27th July 2023 By: Cameron Mackay

Global body the International Energy Agency (IEA) expects coal demand to remain at an all-time high this year. This follows after global coal demand reached an all-time high in 2022, rising above... 


Spotlight on Sarens in Angola
Spotlight on Sarens in Angola
25th July 2023

Angola – a promising country offering broad business opportunities This month, Sarens shines the spotlight on Angola. Sarens entered Angola in 2021 as a heavy lifting and specialised transport... 


The 6th edition of Mining On Top Africa (MOTA) comes to an end and identifies alternatives for sustainable mining in Africa
The 6th edition of Mining On Top Africa (MOTA) comes to an end and identifies alternatives for sustainable mining in Africa
21st July 2023

The need for new platforms allowing for effective dialogue between stakeholders in the mining sector on the continent has been highlighted. 


Anfield buys  US uranium project from enCore
Anfield buys US uranium project from enCore
21st July 2023 By: Mariaan Webb

Uranium and vanadium development company Anfield Energy has significantly expanded its uranium resource base with the addition of the 18.1-million-pound Marquez-Juan Tafoya project, near... 


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