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Consistent with the requirements of Sibanye’s capital allocation framework, the project will be delayed and is expected to ramp up again during 2025.
BHP has signed nonbinding sales agreements for all potash production from both phases of the Jansen mine.
Northam Platinum has implemented several capital preservation initiatives at the project.
The Lady Julie gold project, near Laverton, in Western Australia, is technically and financially robust, ASX-listed Magnetic Resources reported on Thursday. A prefeasibility study has confirmed...
The initial phase of the Zandfontein underground operations at TSX-V- and JSE-listed Eastern Platinum's (Eastplats') flagship Crocodile River mine, in South Africa's Bushveld Complex, is now fully...
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The latest assay results from uranium exploration and development company Madison Metals’ recent surface trench sampling programme at its Khan project, in Namibia, have returned an average grade of...
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Ivanhoe chairperson Robert Friedland has commented that Kamoa-Kakula continues to exceed expectations in terms of overall performance.
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Lucara Diamond Corp has reiterated that the underground project remains a priority, with president and CEO William Lamb saying it represents an exciting and valuable future for the company.
Eldorado Gold has increased the capital expenditure estimate of the project.
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Green electrons are being generated as planned at Harmony Gold’s 30 MW first phase of renewable energy generation, which is now fully integrated into the mining company’s Tshepong South and North...
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South African pioneer of proximity detection systems Booyco Electronics continues to play a pivotal role in the quest for zero harm in the mining sector. Acknowledged as a leader in the field, the...
Far West Gold Recoveries hit full stride in the six months to December 31, 2023.
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Okiep Copper Company, which mining company Newmont established in 1937, is today one of the 100%-owned subsidiaries of South Africa’s Copper 360, the only pure copper play listed on the...
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Gold and base metals exploration company Cosmo Metals on Monday announced it would acquire the Kanowa Gold Project (KGP), located adjacent to the seven-million ounce Kanowa Belle gold mine,...
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