Coburn mineral sands project, Australia – update

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

Kamoa-Kakula copper project, Democratic Republic of Congo – update

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.  

Odysseus nickel project, Australia – update

Western Areas has announced first ore production at the project. 

Scoping study anticipates favourable project economics at Akobo’s Segele deposit

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... 

Xaudum Iron Formation project, Botswana – update

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. 

Coal still a lifeline for South Africa

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

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

K. Hill manganese project, Botswana – update

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