MINERALS COUNCIL: The state of the mining nation
In his address Minerals Council President Mxolisi Mgojo outlined the key issues that affected the mining industry in 2020, and
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Africa
PROJECT UPDATE: Platreef Shaft 1 changeover to a production shaft progressing well
The construction of the 996-metre-level station at the bottom of Shaft 1 was completed in July 2020. The completed Shaft
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New Walvis Bay port expansion anchored in steel
A new, high-volume modern cargo handling facility has been built on reclaimed land in Namibia, doubling capacity and transforming international
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Eastern Platinum reports on PGM upgrades and continued production
VANCOUVER, British Columbia – Eastern Platinum has reported the completion of all the reconfiguring and optimization of the small-scale PGM
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Jacomynspan Nickel-Copper-Cobalt Project update
Significant shallow high-grade nickel-copper-cobalt-PGE intercept confirms strong open pit potential at Jacomynspan Nickel-Copper-Cobalt Project, located 80km NW of the Prieska
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Kamoa-Kakula to produce copper concentrate using hydropower
Kakula is expected to produce an extremely high grade and clean copper concentrate (containing over 55% copper) that will be
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GOLD: Endeavour Mining consolidates its position in West Africa
Year 2020 was a transformational year for Endeavour Mining as it consolidated its strategic position in West Africa, creating a
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Construction of Kamoa-Kakula project well underway
Engineering, procurement and construction of the second phase of the project, which will double the mine’s processing capacity from 3.8
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Digital transformation in the South African mining industry
The Minerals Council partnered with PwC last year to investigate the state of digital transformation in the South African mining
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PROJECT UPDATE: Kipushi to produce 381 000 t of zinc concentrate
The Kipushi copper-zinc-germanium-silver-lead mine in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is adjacent to the town of Kipushi and approximately
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Minerals Council on state of the mining in SA
According to Minerals Council’s initial estimates, mining GDP will have declined in nominal terms by nearly 4% in 2020, to
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Wescoal delivers first own coal sales from Moabsvelden
Shareholders are referred to the voluntary SENS update of 25 January 2021, in terms of which, Wescoal indicated that production
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PROJECT UPDATE: Platreef PGM mine production to ramp up to 5.2 Mtpa
The Platreef Project is owned by Ivanplats, which is 64%-owned by Ivanhoe Mines. A 26% interest is held by Ivanplats’
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Satellite technology to improve environmental and safety monitoring
London, United Kingdom – Nord Gold, the internationally diversified gold producer, announces that, in line with the Company’s commitment to
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Kamoa-Kakula Project: Review of activities
TORONTO, Canada ‒ The Kamoa-Kakula Project, 39.6%-owned by Ivanhoe Mines in the Democratic Republic of Congo, is a joint venture
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MC Mining produces 6% less coal in its half-year period
MC Mining Limited in its interim financial report for the six months ended 31 December 2020, highlights the following: 127,534
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New way to explore for rare earth metals
Geologists and materials scientists at Friedrich-Alexander Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) have discovered a new way of finding new and previously unknown
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Eastern Platinum signs updated retreatment project agreements
Vancouver, British Columbia – Eastern Platinum has announced the Board of Directors of the Company approved and the Company executed
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Exxaro shows increase in profit between 13% and 27%
Exxaro and its directors report that headline earnings for the year ended 31 December 2020 are expected to decrease between
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Deteriorating Eskom extends load shedding
Eskom informs the public that the implementation of Stage 2 loadshedding will continue until 05:00 on Wednesday as the generation
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Ivanhoe Mines issues review of mine construction progress
TORONTO, Canada ‒ Ivanhoe Mines has announced its financial results for the year ended December 31, 2020. The highlights include:
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AfriTin quarterly production exceeds expectations
AfriTin Mining has announced that it produced some 300 tonnes of concentrate from its Uis tin mine in Namibia in
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Bauba Resources gets vital cash injection
Bauba Resources, a chrome concentrate producer, has referred to the cautionary announcement released on SENS on 1 March 2021, wherein
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Electricity remains key risk for ferrochrome smelters
Electricity supply and pricing remain key risks for our business and the broader ferro alloy sectors. The electricity tariff increased
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Chinese company to build 2 million ton steel plant in Zimbabwe
HARARE – World’s top producer of nickel and stainless steel Tsingshan Holdings Group’s local unit Afrochine will start construction on
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VAALCO acquires additional interest in Etame Field from Sasol
VAALCO Energy has announced that it has now completed the previously announced acquisition of Sasol Gabon SA’s 27.8% working interest
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Eskom irritates the SA economy again!
JOHANNESBURG – poorly run and debt stricken Eskom says Stage 2 loadshedding will be implemented from today until 23:00 Friday
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Kumba iron ore chairman to retire
Dr Mandla Gantsho intends to retire as Chairman of the board to devote more time to his personal business interests.
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BEE and affirmative action drive corruption in SA
Political economist Moeletsi Mbeki, deputy chair of the South African Institute of International Affairs, believes BEE and affirmative action are
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Royal Bafokeng Platinum achieved record production
Despite the negative impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on Royal Bafokeng Platinum (RBP) operations and the business as a whole,
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