Speciality Minerals
25 Year mining licence issued for Lofdal heavy rare earths project
The project is being developed to provide a sustainable supply of heavy rare earths to Japan.
Platinum Group Metals
Is beneficiation filling the gap in the mining equation?
“We need to create conditions that enable beneficiation in all countries, not just a few in a particular region."
Central Africa
Barrick responds to potentially misleading Reuters report
The ambiguous wording could create the erroneous impression that Barrick exports gold or other products through the port of Durban.
Base Metals
Trends in underground hard-rock mining for gold and base metals
Underground hard-rock mining accounts for 40% of global mining operations but only 12% of run-of-mine (ROM) production.
Gold
Barrick on course to achieve 2021 Au and Cu targets
The average market price for gold in Q2 was $1,816 per ounce, while the average market price for copper in Q2 was $4.40 per pound.
Base Metals
Central Copper Resources to apply for admission on AIM market
“This will enable us to become a mid-tier copper company by advancing our flagship high grade Mbamba Kilenda copper project."
Energy
Next commodities super-cycle will be driven by global energy transition
Fossil fuels won’t be in the vanguard and the winners will be the industrial metals needed to electrify society.
Base Metals
Rapid dewatering by Sykes high head pump at Botswana open pit
A total of 103 million litres of water was removed in just 30 days to enable exploratory drilling to take place.
Base Metals
Two apron feeders installed remotely to circumvent pandemic constraints
The order was carried out during Covid-19 pandemic conditions, with installation and commissioning assistance provided remotely.
Infrastructure
Webinar RECORDING: 3 key considerations for sustainable power generation for African...
The pressure and desire for the mining industry to reduce green-house gas emissions is mounting, and with that the trend for renewable energy is gaining momentum.
