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Broad view of water treatment options advised by consulting firm
15th October 2021

A broad view should be taken when considering the options for treating water, says consulting engineering firm SRK Consulting principal engineer Xanthe Adams. Complying with water quality limits... 


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Kamoa-Kakula copper project, Democratic Republic of Congo – update
15th October 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

Kamoa-Kakula’s Phase 2 concentrator plant is proceeding ahead of schedule. 


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Ghana base acts as catalyst for growth
8th October 2021 By: Cameron Mackay

Much of the success of consulting engineers and scientists SRK Consulting’s office in Accra, Ghana, is based on the company’s local knowledge, represented by experienced professionals from West... 


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Coburn mineral sands project, Australia – update
8th October 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

Strandline Resources has signed a long-term mining services agreement with contractor Mine Site Construction Services for the Coburn project. 


Aerial image of the Kamoa-Kakula copper project
Kamoa-Kakula copper project, Democratic Republic of Congo – update
8th October 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

The 3.8-million-tonne-a-year Phase 1 concentrator at the Kamoa-Kakula mine milled 319 795 t of ore in September, exceeding the monthly design run rate of 316 667 t.  


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Odysseus nickel project, Australia – update
8th October 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

Western Areas has announced first ore production at the project. 


Vassie Maharaj, director and principal consultant in social risk and stakeholder relations management;  Franciska Lake, principal environmental scientist and Darryll Kilian, partner and principal environmental consultant at SRK Consulting
No sector unaffected by growing ESG demands
30th September 2021

In a world facing challenges ranging from climate change to social inequality, every business sector will experience rising demands on its environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance.... 


Scoping study anticipates favourable project economics at Akobo’s Segele deposit
27th September 2021 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Gold exploration company Akobo Minerals has completed a scoping study for the Segele deposit in Ethiopia and the company highlights encouraging results that exceed previous expectations. The study... 


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Xaudum Iron Formation project, Botswana – update
24th September 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

The first set of geotechnical lab test results for the project, conducted on the Xaudum iron formation (XIF), indicate that the XIF materials are competent, with good to moderate strength properties. 


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Coal still a lifeline for South Africa
17th September 2021

While the global focus on environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues looks set to phase out coal as an energy resource, the prospects for South African coal production remain strong for... 


Coburn mineral sands project, Australia – update
Coburn mineral sands project, Australia – update
10th September 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

First heavy mineral concentrate production project is on track for the December quarter of 2022. 


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K. Hill manganese project, Botswana – update
10th September 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

Giyani Metals Corp has announced an updated mineral resources estimate for its K.Hill project as part of the feasibility study for the project. 


Aerial view of the Kamoa-Kakula copper project
Kamoa-Kakula copper project, Democratic Republic of Congo – update
10th September 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

Ivanhoe Mines is ramping up the mine’s 3.8-million-tonne-a-year Phase 1 concentrator plant to reach nameplate steady-state capacity. 


Condor outlines two scenarios for La India
9th September 2021 By: Mariaan Webb

Aim- and TSX-listed Condor Gold has outlined two mining scenarios in an updated technical study for its La India project, in Nicaragua, both of which yielded robust economics. The highlight of the... 


Giyani announces maiden indicated mineral resources at K.Hill
3rd September 2021 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Canadian exploration company Giyani Metals has announced an updated mineral resource estimate (MRE) for its K.Hill project, in Botswana, as part of the feasibility study for the project. Infill... 


SRK advocates for more female voices in mines’ stakeholder engagement
SRK advocates for more female voices in mines’ stakeholder engagement
27th August 2021 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Consultancy SRK Consulting says the issues facing women in the downstream mining value chain are often overlooked, despite the focus on women in mining in terms of employment and advancement. Some... 


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Dugbe gold project, Liberia
27th August 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

A preliminary economic assessment has established Dugbe as a foundation for a new gold district. 


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Kola potash project, Congo-Brazzaville – update
27th August 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

Kore Potash continues to progress with the development of its Kola project. 


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Prieska copper/zinc project, South Africa – update
27th August 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

The Prieska project has confirmed its potential a significant near-term, low-cost copper/zinc development. 


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Prominent Hill copper/gold/silver mine expansion, Australia – update
27th August 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

Oz Minerals has approved a A$600-million investment in its Prominent Hill operation. 


Water stewardship gives mines the broader view
20th August 2021

With South Africa’s growing demand for water – and the impact of climate change on rainfall variability and water supply security – the need for a systematic approach to water stewardship in mining... 


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Kamoa-Kakula copper project, Democratic Republic of Congo – update
20th August 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

Ivanhoe mines has reported that construction of Phase 2 is progressing “slightly ahead of plan”. 


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Wolfsberg lithium project, Austria – update
13th August 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

European Lithium will raise A$6.5-million in a share placement to sophisticated and professional investors to finalise the definitive feasibility study on its Wolfsberg lithium project. 


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Sustainable social transitioning at mine closure starts with paradigm shift
5th August 2021

Recognising the assets and opportunities inherent in mine communities throughout the life of mine is one of the first steps towards more sustainable social transitioning after mine closure,... 


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Kola potash project, Congo-Brazzaville – update
30th July 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

Kore Potash and the Summit Consortium have signed an enhancement agreement for the project. 


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Los Filos gold mine expansion, Mexico – update
30th July 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

Equinox Gold has reported that the union blockade at the Los Filos mine has been removed and access to the mine has been restored. 


Image of Kamoa-Kakula copper project, in the DRC
Kamoa-Kakula copper project, Democratic Republic of Congo – update
23rd July 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

Kamoa-Kakula has secured clean, renewable hydrogenerated electricity in its aim to produce clean, green copper. 


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Water stewardship gives mines the broader view
16th July 2021

With South Africa’s growing demand for water – and the impact of climate change on rainfall variability and water supply security – the need for a systematic approach to water stewardship in mining... 


Natasha Ramdass
Deployment of early-warning systems urged as extreme-weather risk increases in tandem with climate change
16th July 2021 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

With extreme weather conditions posing an increasing threat to lives and assets, South Africa’s disaster management capacity needs to include better early warning systems for key risks such as... 


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Xaudum Iron Formation project, Botswana – update
16th July 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

Drill and assay results for the project have confirmed that Block 2a, located 10 km south of Block 1, is a continuation of the same Block 1 magnetite-rich units. 


ANDREW VAN ZYL There is growing pressure from investors for mines to contribute to broad imperatives such as climate change
ESG implementation improves in African mining
9th July 2021 By: Darren Parker

As environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) reporting improves, so does the implementation of the resulting policies across the African mining industry,  consulting engineer and... 


DARRYLL KILIAN The timeous resolution of all substantive ESG issues is vital
Social impact underestimated
9th July 2021 By: Darren Parker

Many mines in Africa have underestimated their social impact and often struggle to manage this constructively, consulting engineer and scientist firm SRK Consulting partner and principal scientist... 


Image Kamoa-Kakula copper mine
Kamoa-Kakula copper project, Democratic Republic of Congo – update
9th July 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

The concentrator plant built as part of Phase 1 of the Kamoa-Kakula project is fully operational. 


Dugbe PEA underpins project potential
25th June 2021 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Aim-listed Hummingbird Resources says TSX-V-listed Pasofino Gold has released an independent preliminary economic assessment (PEA) for the Dugbe gold project, which shows significant production... 


HEAD ABOVE WATER 
SRK has been engaged by the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure to assist with refurbishing and upgrading the department’s wastewater treatment plants around Pretoria
Firm develops programme to mitigate industry challenges
25th June 2021 By: Theresa Bhowan-Rajah

Mining and exploration consultants SRK Consulting’s active skills development programme for graduate engineers and scientists aims to mitigate one of the consulting engineering industry’s biggest... 


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SRK is able to apply a range of its mining-related disciplines in mining projects
Water is key factor in responsible mining
4th June 2021

The impact of the recent Cyclone Eloise has shown that mines in Mozambique face extreme challenges related to water, which can only be addressed through early planning and continuous management,... 


Kamoa-Kakula copper project, Democratic Republic of Congo – update
Kamoa-Kakula copper project, Democratic Republic of Congo – update
4th June 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

The Kamoa-Kakula mine has started producing copper. 


Could this be used to build a road, rather than covering a mountain
Rethinking mine waste will bring unexpected benefits
3rd June 2021

By James Lake, partner and principal environmental scientist, SRK Consulting As one of the largest contributors of the country’s waste, South African mines should be re-thinking their usual linear... 


Xaudum Iron Formation project, Botswana
Xaudum Iron Formation project, Botswana
28th May 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

The project has the potential to be the first iron deposit to be considered for development in Botswana.   


Andrew van Zyl
SRK Consulting is facilitating input of AFrican and Asian stakeholder
EU project focuses on responsible sourcing
14th May 2021 By: Nadine Ramdass

Technical consulting engineers and science expertise provider SRK Consulting has extensive experience and a long working history in the mining sector, and is using its expertise to assist the... 


More upfront work now needed before water use licence applications may be lodged
14th May 2021 By: Natasha Odendaal

More early-stage upfront work to generate detailed engineering specifications will be needed before project developers can submit their water-use licence applications (WULA) to the Department of... 


Coburn mineral sands project, Australia – update
Coburn mineral sands project, Australia – update
7th May 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

NRW Holdings Group’s subsidiary, Primero, has been appointed to build the processing facilities at the project. 


Kamoa-Kakula copper project, Democratic Republic of Congo – update
Kamoa-Kakula copper project, Democratic Republic of Congo – update
7th May 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

The target date for first copper concentrate production from the Kamoa-Kakula copper mine has been brought forward by several months. 


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