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Drill samples from the CK gold project, in the US
CK gold project, US – update
21st June 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

US Gold has received a key permit, further advancing its development efforts. 


Drill core from the Jadar project
Jadar lithium-borates project, Serbia – update
21st June 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Rio Tinto has reported that the project will be safe for the environment, according to newly published environmental studies. 


Location map of the Salares Norte project, Chile
Salares Norte gold project, Chile – update
21st June 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Gold Fields has revised its group-wide full-year production guidance downward, owing to the early onset of winter. 


Image of lithium ore stockpile
San José lithium project, Spain – update
21st June 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Infinity Lithium has reported significant progress at the project. 


Image of gold dust
Tocantinzinho gold project, Brazil – update
21st June 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

G Mining Ventures has announced progress in the commissioning of the project. 


Image of SKF LGGB 2 biodegradable grease
Biodegradable grease gains EU certification
20th June 2024

Adopting environment-friendly practices is an increasing focus in the agricultural and industrial sectors and the use of products such as biodegradable grease is an important tool in furthering the... 


Accessing Infrastructure Project Developments in Africa
20th June 2024

Africa is experiencing a wave of infrastructure developments that are poised to transform the continent’s economic landscape. Significant investments in urban development, transportation, energy,... 


Zutari helps clients navigate JET and ESG balancing act
Zutari helps clients navigate JET and ESG balancing act
20th June 2024

As the world faces an unprecedented energy crisis requiring technical expertise, creativity, and collaboration, leading consulting engineering and infrastructure advisory firm Zutari supports... 


Dewatering specialist IPR will be showcasing the benefits of its rental pump solutions at Electra Mining Africa 2024, backed up by global OEMs including Atlas Copco and Toyo
IPR (Integrated Pump Rental) showcases rental as answer to dewatering, slurry and sludge
20th June 2024

Cost effective and agile rental solutions for dewatering will take centre stage at IPR’s (Integrated Pump Rental) exhibition stand at Electra Mining Africa this year, as well as its quality range... 


SECTION27 candidate Attorney Motheo Brodie
SECTION27 calls for construction of schools more resilient to climate change
19th June 2024 By: Thabi Shomolekae

Public interest law centre SECTION27 stressed on Wednesday that climate change is not only an academic issue but a real and significant threat, as it recommended the implementation of remote... 


Corobrik sets out plans for its Rietvlei operations
Corobrik sets out plans for its Rietvlei operations
19th June 2024

Brickmaker Corobrik has outlined its plans for accessing prime clay at its Rietvlei operations, assuring that while it needs to remove coal deposits, it has no intention of becoming a coal... 


Rio Tinto invests $165m in Quebec smelter
Rio Tinto invests $165m in Quebec smelter
19th June 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Diversified miner Rio Tinto has announced a $165-million (C$226-million) investment in its Grande-Baie smelter, located in Quebec. The investment aims to refurbish two anode baking furnaces that... 


B2Gold unveils new PEA for ‘medium-scale’ Gramalote project
B2Gold unveils new PEA for ‘medium-scale’ Gramalote project
19th June 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

Vancouver-headquartered B2Gold has unveiled a new preliminary economic assessment (PEA) for the Gramalote project, in Colombia, outlining a medium-scale operation that marks a shift from previous... 


Refreshed Lake Maitland uranium study impresses
18th June 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Australian company Toro Energy has announced the outcomes of a refreshed scoping study for the Lake Maitland deposit, at Wiluna in Western Australia, showcasing “impressive outcomes”. The study,... 


Biotech startup closes latest funding round, bringing total to R24.5m
18th June 2024 By: Schalk Burger

Stellenbosch-based biotechnology start-up Immobazyme has successfully closed its latest funding round, bringing its total investment to R24.5-million. The new injection of capital will enable the... 


Diederichs becomes Predictive COO as firm bolsters management to support Guinea project progress
18th June 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

ASX-listed Predictive Discovery has made several key appointments to further strengthen its board and management team, to support progress with the 5.38-million-ounce Bankan gold project in Guinea.... 


Serbia's Parliament speaker seeks debate over Rio Tinto's lithium project
Serbia's Parliament speaker seeks debate over Rio Tinto's lithium project
18th June 2024 By: Reuters

Serbia's parliament speaker and former Prime Minister Ana Brnabic is seeking a debate and approval in the assembly for a contested Rio Tinto lithium project in the Balkan country. Regarded as a... 


Industry body calls for new govt to re-set the country’s maritime agenda
14th June 2024 By: Rebecca Campbell

South African non-profit advocacy company, the Maritime Business Chamber (MBC), has called on the incoming seventh administration of democratic South Africa to re-set the country’s maritime agenda.... 


Infinity Lithium advances San José permitting process
14th June 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

ASX-listed Infinity Lithium has reported significant progress at its San José lithium project, in Spain. The company has advanced to the next stage of the direct exploitation concession application... 


An image showing a candi solar project in South Africa
candi solar secures $38m funding for clean energy expansion in South Africa, India
14th June 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Clean energy company candi solar has successfully closed its Series C funding round, securing $38-million in equity investment. The round was led by Norfund, Kyuden International, and STOA Infra... 


US Gold secures key water discharge permit for CK project
14th June 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

Explorer and developer US Gold has received a key permit for the CK project, in Wyoming, further advancing the company’s development efforts. The Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (WDEQ)... 


An image of the illuminating handrail
Tech enhances tunnel safety
14th June 2024

Manufacturing company and surface specialist SURTECO states that it ensures greater safety in Norway's tunnels, owing to the preeminece of safety in tunnels, which is a priority in Scandinavian... 


An image of a quarrying machine at a quarrying site
Sound ESG performance a non-negotiable in quarrying
14th June 2024 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Environmental performance holds particular significance in the quarrying industry, with quarries re-evaluating their strategies and operational models, driven by an imperative to align with... 


An image of Orica's fully lead-fee electronic blasting systems
Lead removed from electronic blasting products
14th June 2024

Commercial explosives and blasting systems manufacturer Orica is expanding its lead-free non-primary explosives detonator (NPED) technology through the manufacturing of what it claims is the... 


An image of traineesas part of the YES programme
Youth service addresses skills deficit, enabling future success
14th June 2024

Addressing youth unemployment and the associated skills deficit are crucial for ensuring a sustainable and equitable future for the South African mining sector. The private-sector-led Youth... 


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Organisation looks into industry challenges
14th June 2024 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

High regulatory and legislative barriers in the quarrying sector are constraining its growth, says quarrying and surface mining professional body Institute of Quarrying Southern Africa (IQSA)... 


Location map of the Etango uranium project, in Namibia
Etango-8 uranium project, Namibia – update
14th June 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Bannerman Resources has announced a moderate increase in the preproduction capital forecast for the project.  


Location map of the Wolfsberg project, in Austria
Wolfsberg lithium project, Austria – update
14th June 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

BMW has transferred $15-million to a subsidiary of Critical Metals Corp for the offtake of battery-grade lithium hydroxide from the project. 


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Big shortfall in climate adaptation funding undermines Africa’s ability to respond
14th June 2024 By: Nadine James

The effects of climate change are becoming increasingly evident and yet a key component of the fight to preserve lives and livelihoods, namely adaptation funding, has stagnated, according to... 


Schematic of the strategic environmental assessment
Boegoebaai deep-water port project and special economic zone, South Africa – update
14th June 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research is leading the strategic environmental assessment that is being undertaken for the Northern Cape’s planned green hydrogen production facilities in... 


Nurturing young talent in geoscience: Insights from industry experts
Nurturing young talent in geoscience: Insights from industry experts
14th June 2024

In the field of geoscience, the voices of young professionals resonate with promise, innovation and a deep-rooted passion for understanding the Earth’s complex systems. Council for Geosciences... 


Magazine cover image
Big shortfall in climate adaptation funding undermines Africa’s ability to respond
14th June 2024 By: Nadine James

The effects of climate change are becoming increasingly evident and yet a key component of the fight to preserve lives and livelihoods, namely adaptation funding, has stagnated, according to... 


first deck segment was cast on the Northern abutment of the Senqu bridge.
Lesotho Highlands Water Project – Phase II, Lesotho – update
14th June 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Work has started on the remaining two major bridges to be built under Phase II. 


An image showing Osino's Twin Hills gold project in Namibia
Sustainability reports highlights Osino’s investment in jobs, Namibia’s economy
13th June 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

TSX-listed Osino Resources’ Twin Hills gold project, located near Karibib in Namibia, is on track to create about 1 000 new jobs in the region, the company’s third annual sustainability report... 


Mining activity at Copper 360.
Copper 360 on home straight to produce quite a bit of cash, CEO reports
13th June 2024 By: Martin Creamer

Copper mining and marketing company Copper 360 is on the home straight to produce quite a bit of cash by financial year end. That was the main takeaway from Mining Weekly’s post-results Zoom... 


The 1 MW solar PV plant at the GWK maize mill
GWK's Christiana maize mill gets 1 MW solar PV system
13th June 2024 By: Schalk Burger

Independent power producer Decentral Energy has commissioned a 1 MW solar PV system at food producer GWK's Farm Foods Christiana maize mill. The ground-mounted, grid-tied solar PV system, which was... 


Plastics SA launches Clean-Up and Recycle SA 2024 campaign, presents Caroline Reid Eco-Warrior Awards
Plastics SA launches Clean-Up and Recycle SA 2024 campaign, presents Caroline Reid Eco-Warrior Awards
13th June 2024

Plastics SA and the KwaZulu-Natal Marine Network utilised the NETWORK for NETWORKS seminar hosted recently by the SA Association for Marine Biological Research at uShaka Sea World to launch the... 


Inspired Evolution achieves second close of climate impact Evolution III Fund
13th June 2024 By: Schalk Burger

Clean energy- and resource-efficiency-focused private equity firm Inspired Evolution has announced that it has concluded the second close of its Evolution III Fund, which is its third energy... 


Environmental studies at Jadar, Serbia
Environmental studies show Serbian lithium project is safe, Rio says
13th June 2024 By: Reuters

Anglo-Australian miner Rio Tinto said on Thursday newly published environmental studies showed that its Serbia lithium project, which was stopped in 2022 after massive protests, would be safe for... 


The Salares Norte mine in Chile
Gold Fields lowers full-year output guidance as Chile mine hit by severe weather
13th June 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

JSE- and NYSE-listed Gold Fields has revised its group-wide full-year production guidance downward, from between 2.33-million and 2.43-million ounces, to between 2.20-million and 2.30-million... 


Bezant marks progress at Namibia project
13th June 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Aim-listed Bezant Resources has completed the chain of contractor services that will make up the Hope and Gorob mining operation, chairperson Colid Bird outlines in an update on the copper/gold... 


Navigating sustainability in East Africa
Navigating sustainability in East Africa
13th June 2024

By Carol Koech Strategy Director, Sustainability & Thought Leadership – Schneider Electric International Operations In this, the second article in my blog series focusing on East Africa’s... 


The Robledallano smelter in Spain
Elementos secures option for Spanish tin smelter
13th June 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

Australia-listed Elementos has signed a nonbinding term sheet to obtain an option for up to a 50% interest in Iberian Smelting, owner of a tin smelting and refining facility near Robledallano,... 


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