Ausgold launches new drill programme at Katanning

ASX-listed Ausgold is gearing up to start a major new gold drilling programme at its 3.04-million-ounce Katanning Gold Project (KGP) in Western Australia. The multi-pronged drilling campaign,... 

Construction starts in Gladstone on large high-purity alumina plant

The transformation of Alpha HPA’s Gladstone-based project into the largest single-site ultra-high purity aluminium materials refinery in the world is under way with the company on Tuesday... 

BHP continues support of Australian women footballers

Mining company BHP’s ongoing partnership with the AFLW this season is helping to inspire the next generation of women to shine in the workplace and on the football ground. With the 2024 NAB AFLW... 

Globe inks LoI for portion of Kanyika production

Australia-listed Globe Metals and Mining has announced a letter of intent (LoI) with master alloys supplier Affilips for up to 32% of the high-purity niobium pentoxide production from Phase 1 of... 

Bellevue reports maiden net profit

ASX-listed Bellevue Gold has announced a maiden net profit after tax of A$75-million for the year ended June 30. The result follows a successful year which saw the company commission its Bellevue... 

Sibanye to post interim loss on US impairment; lower headline earnings

Multinational mining and metals processing group Sibanye-Stillwater expects to report a loss a share of between 250.8c and 277.2c, or about $0.13 and $0.15, for the six months ended June 30, mainly... 

Improved June quarter exploration results, but Amec sees clouds on the horizon

The June 2024 quarterly statistics on mineral exploration expenditure released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics on Monday, shows that Australian mineral exploration expenditure has produced... 

Australia gold output recovers as prices hit record levels

According to Melbourne-based gold mining consultants Surbiton Associates, Australian gold mine production totalled 75 t in the June 2024 quarter, a rise of 5 t, or 7%, on the previous quarter.... 

Dundee completes Tsumeb smelter sale

Canada-based gold mining company Dundee Precious Metals (DPM) has closed the sale of the Tsumeb smelter, in Namibia, to a subsidiary of Sinomine Resources Group. DPM sold the smelter for... 

Gabruch resigns as IsoEnergy president

Uranium company IsoEnergy has announced the resignation of Tim Gabruch as president to pursue other opportunities. IsoEnergy did not name a replacement for Gabruch, whose resignation took effect... 

Teck unveils new structure to support energy transition metals growth

Canadian mining company Teck Resources has unveiled a new business structure to support its shift to a pure-play energy transition metals company. The restructure, which follows the recent sale of... 

NickelX acquires Penny South gold project

ASX-listed NickelX has signed a binding tenement sale agreement to acquire 100% of tenement E57/1045 known as the Penny South gold project. The project is located just 550 meters south of Ramelius... 

Cyprium secures A$40m loan with Glencore

ASX-listed Cyprium Metals on Friday announced a binding term sheet with diversified miner Glencore for offtake financing from the Nifty copper mine on the western edge of the Great Sandy desert in... 

Northern Minerals secures EPA approval for enhancements at Browns Range

ASX-listed Northern Minerals has received approval under the Environmental Protection Act for strategic amendments to its Browns Range project in the east Kimberley region. The Environmental... 

Pan American Energy refocuses efforts on Big Mack lithium project

CSE-listed Pan American Energy has successfully completed Phase 2 earn-in payments and work expenditures under its Big Mack option agreement with Magabra Resources. This achievement, involving... 

Driving mining safety to new heights

Nearly two years ago, the South African Department of Mineral Resources and Energy embarked on a transformative step towards bolstering the safety of miners by mandating the Chapter 8 regulations... 

Innovative drill technology takes centre stage at expo

Mpumalanga-based drilling equipment distributor Azize Equipment will use Electra Mining to introduce its latest surface drill rig offerings to the African mining industry. Its updated lineup... 

Unlocking career opportunities for South African engineers

Local engineering professionals could be the key to the sustainability of various Dutch industry sectors, with Dutch companies increasingly looking towards South Africans to ease tension in the... 

Software firm helps engineers elevate their game

Chempute Software, a provider of engineering software and training, is strengthening its support for engineering sectors with expanded offerings aimed at optimising design and operational... 

IPR promotes pump rental as cost-effective solution

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

Aligning corporate learning and development plans to business strategies

In today's fast-paced corporate landscape, ensuring that learning and development (L&D) plans align seamlessly with business strategy is not just a best practice—it is a necessity for achieving a... 

Pump up productivity: Goodwin showcases slurry pumping solutions

In the challenging environment of the mining industry, reliable equipment is the backbone of operations. For mining companies, dealing with heavy dense slurries, the choice of slurry pump can... 

Reinforcing industrial infrastructure with advanced acid proofing

In a recent industrial project for a client in the North-West province, VERNi successfully implemented its advanced acid-proofing solutions aimed at enhancing durability and safety of crucial... 

Collaboration key to success in African drilling operations

In the competitive industrial drilling sector, technological advancements and shifting market scenarios dictate the need for partnerships and constant innovation, says local drilling tools supplier... 

Andritz showcases solutions for the mining and minerals industry

International technology group ANDRITZ will showcase its comprehensive range of solid/liquid separation technologies for the mining and minerals industry at Electra Mining Africa. Visitors can... 

Himoinsa provides standby power for Tanzania graphite mine

Power generation equipment manufacturer Himoinsa has been selected as the turnkey supplier to provide power continuity to the Lindi Jumbo graphite mine, in Tanzania. The equipment supplier... 

Wojciech Piorko

This week we profile Wojciech Piorko, MD for Africa at Vertiv, which designs, manufactures and maintains mission-critical infrastructure technologies for co-location/cloud, telecommunications, and... 

Explorer Lodestar stock soars

Western Australian exploration company Lodestar Minerals’ share price doubled on Thursday as the company restarted drilling at the Ned’s Creek project. Initial drilling will comprise two holes for... 

AECI sets foundation for growth in Peru with strategic land acquisition

As part of its strategy to further internationalise its Mining Service business, manufacturer of explosives and chemicals solutions for mineral processing AECI has acquired a development project in... 

Equinox Gold completes C$1.5m ‘Ride to Greenstone’ fundraiser

After a remarkable journey of 3 634 km from Vancouver, British Columbia, to Geraldton, Ontario, the Equinox Gold cycling and support team has reached the Greenstone mine on Wednesday to to deliver... 

Borealis completes gold pour in Nevada

TSX-V-listed Borealis Mining has successfully completed its first gold pour of 2024 at its on-site adsorption, desorption, and recovery (ADR) facility, in Nevada. The milestone was achieved... 

Gem raises full-year production, sales guidance, despite prices remaining under pressure

London-listed Gem Diamonds, which owns and operates the Letšeng mine, in Lesotho, has increased its production guidance for the 2024 full-year to between 98 000 ct and 101 000 ct being recovered... 

Orion granted water licence for Flat Mines project at Okiep

ASX- and JSE-listed Orion Minerals has been granted an integrated water-use licence (IWUL) for the pathfinder Flat Mines project at its Okiep copper project, in South Africa's Northern Cape... 

Connecting with stakeholders key for Trafo Power Solutions

Trafo Power Solutions is set to make a significant impact at this year's Electra Mining Africa and will use the platform to connect with stakeholders and reinforce its position as a leader in... 

Perseus delivers strong financial results, capital returns

Gold miner Perseus Mining has delivered "record" financial results for the financial year ended June 30, which reflect not only the strong gold price environment in which it is operating, but also... 

M&R to report narrowed full-year losses

Engineering and contracting group Murray & Roberts (M&R) expects to report narrowed losses for the financial year ended June 30. It expects to report a headline loss a share of between 19c and 29c... 

Bellevue SPP fails to draw crowds

Gold company Bellevue on Wednesday announced the closure of its share purchase plan (SPP), which fell significantly short of the miner’s target of A$25-million. The mining company managed to raise... 

Hong Kong-listed company to acquire majority interest in MC Mining for $90m

South African coal miner MC Mining has entered into an agreement with Hong Kong-listed coal mining and trading group Kinetic Development Group (KDG), which will acquire a 51% interest in MC Mining... 

Abcourt intersects 125 g/t at Sleeping Giant

TSX-V-listed Abcourt Mines on Tuesday announced results from the underground diamond drilling campaign at the Sleeping Giant mine, in north-western Quebec. The drilling programme, which ran from... 

Peru grants CDPR approval for tailings exploration project

Peru-focused Cerro de Pasco Resources (CDPR) has received authorisation from the Energy and Mines Ministry to initiate exploration activities, marking the first approval for a new mining...