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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.... 


Highland Valley is Canada's biggest copper mine.
Teck to boost copper output to 800 000 t/y by 2030
5th November 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

Vancouver-based Teck Resources will today outline its investment pathway to grow copper production to 800 000 t/y before the end of the decade. Teck president and CEO Jonathan Price and members of... 


Canada proposes sharp cut in oil and gas sector emissions by 2030
5th November 2024 By: Reuters

The Canadian government on Monday released draft regulations that would cap emissions of greenhouse gases from the oil and gas sector by 35% from 2019 levels, slightly less than initially... 


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... 


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... 


Rome Resources appoints chairperson
4th November 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

Aim-listed Rome Resources has appointed Klaus Eckhof as director and nonexecutive chairperson. "I am delighted to be joining the board at this exciting time for the business. I look forward to... 


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Atlantic Tin announces resource upgrade at Morocco project
4th November 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Australian company Atlantic Tin has announced a resource upgrade for the Achmmach tin project ,in Morocco, to 39.1-million tonnes at 0.55% tin for a total of 213 000 t of contained tin. This... 


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... 


Copper and other metals rise as dollar falls before US vote
Copper and other metals rise as dollar falls before US vote
4th November 2024 By: Bloomberg

Copper, aluminum and other base metals rose as the dollar weakened ahead of the US Presidential election day on Tuesday. A gauge of the US currency dropped as investors walked back bets on Donald... 


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... 


Hummingbird to receive second tranche of $20m loan
1st November 2024 By: Darren Parker

Aim-listed gold producer Hummingbird Resources is expecting to receive the second tranche of a $20-million loan facility from lender CIG in the next few days. On September 27, Hummingbird announced... 


Ironbark accelerates acquisitive growth strategy with new appointment
Ironbark accelerates acquisitive growth strategy with new appointment
1st November 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

Australia-listed, Greenland-focused Ironbark Zinc on Friday announced the appointment of Nikolai Zelenski, the former CEO of Nordgold, as its chairperson-elect. Zelenski will start immediately,... 


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... 


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... 


Environmentalists sue over US approval of ioneer's Nevada lithium mine
Environmentalists sue over US approval of ioneer's Nevada lithium mine
1st November 2024 By: Reuters

Environmental and Indigenous groups on Thursday filed a lawsuit challenging the US Interior Department's approval of ioneer's Rhyolite Ridge lithium mine in Nevada, the first domestic source of the... 


PRECISION MONITORING
YuMi robots are optimised to reduce energy consumption through precise motion control and programming
Collaborative robot enhances energy efficiency, sustainability
1st November 2024 By: Simone Liedtke

Multinational technology company ABB’s YuMi collaborative robot is playing a transformative role by contributing to both operational efficiency and environmental responsibility, making it an... 


South Africa needs to get the basics right to leverage power of AI, says Malatsi
1st November 2024 By: Natasha Odendaal

To truly leverage “every power” that lies within artificial intelligence (AI) technologies in South Africa, there is a need to get the basics right. This includes removing the barriers of entry for... 


Bühler tackles food security challenges in Africa
1st November 2024 By: Lynne Davies

With Africa's rapidly growing population, ensuring food security has become a critical mission for Bühler, a leading provider of engineering solutions. The company’s primary focus is on improving... 


The new Seabourne Logistics comprehensive logistics facility in Kempton Park, Johannesburg
New storage, logistics facility exceeding expectations
1st November 2024 By: Halima Frost

The new premises of independent logistics service provider Seabourne Logistics, which was meant to be a 11 000-pallet capacity contemporary office and warehouse complex, is now a comprehensive... 


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Project complexities rise amid increasing mineral investment
1st November 2024 By: Nadine Ramdass

Amid increased demand for, and investment in, energy transition minerals, project complexities are increasing, says management consulting company McKinsey & Company partner and Africa capital... 


Consumers to be subsidised to buy electric vehicles – Ramaphosa
1st November 2024 By: Irma Venter

South African consumers should receive some form of subsidy to buy electric vehicles (EVs), in the nearer future, as has been the case in most major markets in the world. The subsidies are aimed at... 


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Rasp mine, Australia
1st November 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

A zinc mine in the City of Broken Hill, in the far west of New South Wales, in Australia. 


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Havana underground gold project, Australia
1st November 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

The Tropicana Joint Venture is extending its current operations at the Tropicana mine. 


Image of rare earths in petri dishes
Carina Module, Brazil
1st November 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

The updated preliminary economic assessment, released in September 2024, has proposed the production of 191 t/y of dysprosium and terbium over the 22-year life-of-mine. 


Proposed site layout of the Great Bear project
Great Bear gold project, Canada
1st November 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

A preliminary economic assessment has outlined a high-grade combined openpit and underground mine. 


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Beyondie potash project, Australia – update
1st November 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Reward Minerals has secured the Beyondie potash plant for A$2.13-million. 


Location map of the Koné gold project
Koné gold project, Côte d’Ivoire – update
1st November 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Montage Gold has announced a financing package totalling $825-million to fund project construction. 


Image of underground flat mines
Okiep copper project, South Africa – update
1st November 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Orion Minerals’ feasibility study is on track for external review in mid-November. 


IMAGE OF PRIESKA MINE UNDERGROUND
Prieska Copper Zinc Mine, South Africa – update
1st November 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Orion Minerals has appointed Nick Fouche as project director to oversee the completion of a feasibility study for the project. 


Halls Creek sale frees up Pantoro to focus on Norseman project
31st October 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed Pantoro has announced a binding agreement to sell the Halls Creek project, in Western Australia, to Kimberley Minerals for A$8-million. Kimberley is a member of privately held,... 


PFS confirms viability of South Palladium’s Bengwenyama project
31st October 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

JSE- and ASX-listed Southern Palladium has announced the results of a prefeasibility study (PFS) for its 70%-owned Bengwenyama project in the eastern limb of the Bushveld Complex in South Africa,... 


Dr David Ransom Honoured with IMARC Legend in Mining Award at the 2024 IMARC Gala Dinner
31st October 2024

The International Mining and Resources Conference + Expo (IMARC) is proud to announce that Dr. David Ransom has been posthumously awarded the esteemed Legend in Mining Award at this year’s IMARC... 


The Ambatovy mine
Sumitomo resumes production at Madagascar's nickel project
31st October 2024 By: Reuters

Japanese trading house Sumitomo Corp said on Thursday it was slowly resuming production at the Ambatovy nickel and cobalt project in Madagascar after last month's pipeline issue and is reviewing... 


Newmont’s first battery-electric mining truck rolls into action
Newmont’s first battery-electric mining truck rolls into action
31st October 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

US-based Newmont has officially welcomed its first battery-electric large mining truck, dubbed the Early Learner Cat 793 XE, to the Cripple Creek and Victor (CC&V) mine, in Colorado. The vehicle... 


Canadian Natural Resources posts Q3 profit drop on lower crude prices
31st October 2024 By: Reuters

Canadian Natural Resources posted a drop in third-quarter profit on Thursday, as the energy producer took a hit from a decline in production and lower crude prices. Global oil prices dropped... 


How F&B industrial automation and UTS feed into each other
How F&B industrial automation and UTS feed into each other
31st October 2024

By: Vikash Rampathi - Segment Marketing Lead at Schneider Electric “Automation has been adopted in manufacturing plants for the last 50 years, and it is increasing day by day. The food industry has... 


World's miners look at the future as Australia's biggest mining event enters final day
31st October 2024

Around 10,000 delegates and exhibitors will gather at the International Mining and Resources Conference and Expo (IMARC) for the third and final day of this year’s record-breaking event.   With two... 


"Equity is the purest form of consent": How First Nations inclusion in projects can create co-prosperity, lower risk and improve post-mine outcomes
31st October 2024

The global race for critical minerals and renewable energy projects is an opportunity to create a model of shared prosperity between communities and the mining industry seeking to develop projects... 


IMARC inspires future leaders in mining
31st October 2024

With recent statistics revealing that 70 per cent of young Australians would never consider a career in mining, and with enrolments in engineering courses dropping by 63 per cent in the past 10... 


Building trust and improving public perception in Mining
31st October 2024

On the final day of The International Mining and Resources Conference and Expo (IMARC) 2024, industry leaders turned the focus on building public trust and improving transparency. A panel exploring... 


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