Southern Africa
Mining Elites in Africa 2021: Nominations now open
Nominations for the Mining Elites in Africa 2021 publication, produced by Mining Review Africa are now open. Submit your nominations for the leaders and projects truly making a difference in the African mining sector.
Gold
EITI approves Uganda’s application to join the EITI
EITI implementation can help lay the foundation for transparent and accountable management of the country’s natural resource wealth.
Base Metals
Palabora Copper shaft to be complete by Q2, 2022
The sinking of the 1,200-metre deep ventilation shaft at Palabora Copper is proceeding apace, notwithstanding the Covid-19 shutdown and restrictions.
Health and safety
SA mining production down 28.2% in June
South Africa’s mining production was down 28.2% year-on-year in June 2020 as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown regulations, which have had an extensive impact on economic activity.
Base Metals
Weba Chutes take Africa in their stride
With its custom-designed transfer point solutions at mines across Africa, Weba Chute Systems has proved its chutes in several commodities.
Base Metals
Sandfire Resources: Pushing T3 for development start-up
"We want to be a mid-tier base and precious metals mining company – creating opportunities and delivering value in that process."
Base Metals
Manganese mine ups tonnage with Kwatani screens
As a vital aspect of a plant expansion at a manganese mine, Kwatani is supplying four heavy duty vibrating screens and 10 feeders to help boost throughput.
Coal
Conveyor service contracts: Reduce downtime and operating cost
Mining operators are increasingly turning to outside contractors to take advantage of consistent maintenance schedules and expert service.
Base Metals
Jubilee Metals signs agreement to expand operations in Zambia
“This agreement offers tremendous earnings potential for Jubilee. The Project has been a target for Jubilee to drive the ramp-up in our copper production."
Gold
Indiana Resources highlights Tanzania’s disdain for miners
The lack of response reflects the disdain that has been shown toward international mining investors since 2017 when Mining Code was revised.
Base Metals
Orion Minerals raises $6.2 million for Prieska Copper-Zinc project
Orion Minerals has announced a strongly-supported $6.2 million capital raising to progress its development-ready Prieska Copper-Zinc Project.
