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Creamer Media’s news team is based mainly in South Africa, but the team includes regular correspondents from other parts of Africa, such as Zimbabwe, Malawi, Botswana, Kenya and the rest of the world, including the United Kingdom, Australia and India. Email: newsdesk@engineeringnews.co.za

Syrah receives first $53m disbursement from DFC loan

11th November 2024 Australia-listed Syrah Resources has announced that its subsidiary, Twigg Exploration and Mining, has received the first disbursement of $53 million from its loan agreement with the US International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) to support the development of the Balama graphite operation... →

Hot Chili adds historical La Verde mine to Costa Fuego copper hub

11th November 2024 ASX- and TSX-V-listed copper explorer Hot Chili has entered into a three-year option agreement to acquire a 100% interest in the historical La Verde openpit copper mine, in Chile. The mine is about 30 km south of the company’s Costa Fuego copper/gold project’s planned central processing hub in... →

Native Mineral Resources acquires Queensland projects

8th November 2024 Gold- and copper-focused Native Mineral Resources (NMR) has announced an agreement to acquire two near-mine, advanced gold projects in Queensland. The deal, NMR MD Blake Cannavo said on Friday, would propel the company from a junior explorer to a potential gold producer in less than two years. →

Eskom opposes Nersa's granting of four new electricity trading licences

8th November 2024 Engineering News editor Terence Creamer discusses Eskom's opposition to the National Energy Regulator of South Africa's decision to grant four new electricity trading licences; whether Eskom's opposition to the granting of the licences came as a surpsie and what will happen next →

Thabo Mavundza

8th November 2024 This week we profile Thabo Mavundza, MD: Operations Africa at Westfalia Fruit, which produces, process and markets avocados all year round →

Thabo Mavundza, MD: Operations Africa at Westfalia Fruit

Bougainville Copper secures land access for Panguna

7th November 2024 ASX-listed Bougainville Copper (BOC) has entered into a land access and compensation agreement (LACA) with customary landowners for its EL01 exploration licence within the Panguna project area. The LACA is a key milestone in the development of the Panguna project, following the Autonomous... →

KWG grants consent for geotechnical programme supporting Northern Road link EIS

7th November 2024 CSE-listed KWG Resources, operating as Canada Chrome Corporation, has granted its consent for the initiation of a geotechnical programme in support of the Northern Road Link environmental impact study (EIS). The Northern Road Link and accompanying electrification systems will connect several... →

Ionic announces MoU to establish Brazil magnet supply chain

6th November 2024 ASX-listed Ionic Rare Earths is advancing its integration into the Brazilian magnet supply chain with the company’s Viridion joint venture (JV) with fellow listed Viridis Mining and Minerals signing a five-year memorandum of understanding (MoU) with a South African rare earth magnet laboratory.... →

Rio Tinto to trial battery swap electric haul trucks at Oyu Tolgoi

6th November 2024 Diversified miner Rio Tinto has entered into a collaboration with China’s State Power Investment Corporation (SPIC) to trial battery swap technology for electric haul trucks at its Oyu Tolgoi copper mine, in Mongolia. The partnership aims to demonstrate a new, innovative approach to reducing... →

Canada approves Pan American’s Peru asset sale to Zijin

6th November 2024 The government of Canada has approved Pan American Silver’s sale of its La Arena mine and project in Peru to a subsidiary of China’s Zijin Mining Group. The approval, which was granted under the Investment Canada Act, is subject to a joint undertaking from Pan American and Zijin to enter into an... →

The La Arena mine in Peru

Megado acquires European copper project

5th November 2024 Australian company Megado Minerals has announced an agreement to acquire an 80% interest in a copper project in northern Spain. The Iberian copper project includes 12 permits, including at least 12 historic copper mines, covering an area of 956 km2. →

FBM sells Nevada lithium project to focus on WA assets

4th November 2024 Australian firm Future Battery Minerals (FBM) has announced the sale of its 80% interest in the Nevada lithium project to a Texas-headquartered company for A$4-million in cash. This sale will enable FBM to sharpen its focus on its Kangaroo Hills and Miriam lithium projects, in the Western... →

Locally built EVs launch new mobile storefront for African telcos

4th November 2024 Stellenbosch-based electric vehicle (EV) company MellowVans has partnered with Itemate Solutions to launch a new mobile store solution for African telecommunications companies, developed specifically for the African landscape in terms of its ruggedness and low-maintenance requirements. Following... →

Paratus completes East-West Africa fibre route

4th November 2024 Pan-African telecommunications company Paratus Group has completed its strategic East-West Africa fibre route, the first coast-to-coast terrestrial route using Paratus-built fibre infrastructure, boosting its regional network infrastructure and providing unmatched reliability and low-latency... →

O3 bolsters presence along Casa Berardi trend

4th November 2024 TSX-V-listed O3 Mining has announced its acquisition of the Lac Esther property from Midland Exploration, enhancing its foothold in the Casa Berardi trend. The property is strategically located near the Kinebik project, which is central to O3’s operations. →

Bowen raises A$70m to fund Plumtree North development

1st November 2024 Australian miner Bowen Coking Coal’s balance sheet received a boost with a A$70-million capital raise to fund its Plumtree North mine development at the Burton mine, in Queensland. The ASX-listed miner on Friday closed the shortfall bookbuild in relation to its 2.55-for-1 prorata renounceable... →

New Qld Mines Minister appointed

1st November 2024 The Queensland Resources Council (QRC) has congratulated Dale Last on his appointment as the state’s new Minister for Natural Resources and Mines and Minister for Regional and Rural Development. Queensland Premier David Crisafulli on Friday unveiled his new Cabinet. →

Andrew Hardie

1st November 2024 This week we profile Andrew Hardie, CEO of Pay@, a payments aggregator. →

Andrew Hardie, CEO of Pay@

Halls Creek sale frees up Pantoro to focus on Norseman project

31st October 2024 ASX-listed Pantoro has announced a binding agreement to sell the Halls Creek project, in Western Australia, to Kimberley Minerals for A$8-million. Kimberley is a member of privately held, Perth-based explorer KMG Group. →

Zutari, Mpumalanga roads dept launch comprehensive road maintenance management system

31st October 2024 The Mpumalanga Department of Public Works, Roads and Transport (DPWR&T) has launched a mature, comprehensive system for road maintenance management, consulting engineering and infrastructure advisory practice Zutari infrastructure asset management director Dr Chris von Holdt has said. The road... →

Newmont’s first battery-electric mining truck rolls into action

31st October 2024 US-based Newmont has officially welcomed its first battery-electric large mining truck, dubbed the Early Learner Cat 793 XE, to the Cripple Creek and Victor (CC&V) mine, in Colorado. The vehicle was made possible through a strategic alliance with Caterpillar. →

Rio Tinto transitions to renewable diesel at Kennecott

31st October 2024 Miner Rio Tinto has completed the transition from conventional to renewable diesel for all heavy mining equipment at its Kennecott copper mine in Utah, giving the mine one of the lowest carbon footprints of any copper producer in the US. Kennecott’s fleet of 97 haul trucks and heavy machinery... →

Spotlight on Middle East's 'first digital gold mine'

30th October 2024 A panel of global leaders in mining, technology and engineering have shared crucial insights at the International Mining and Resources Conference + Expo (IMARC), in Sydney, Australia, into how digital solutions and collaboration are reshaping the mining industry. Thediscussion focused on how... →

IMARC tackles decarbonisation challenges in mining

30th October 2024 With pressure mounting on the mining industry to reduce emissions, leaders are actively addressing challenges associated with decarbonisation, emphasising that achieving net zero will require substantial collaboration, significant investment, and a clearly defined roadmap for a sustainable... →

Unlocking private sector participation in infrastructure

30th October 2024 Engineering News editor Terence Creamer discusses the key themes of the first Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement of the Government of National Unity, delivered by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana, including specific moves to unlock private sector participation to build new transmission... →

FireFly reports significant resource increase at Green Bay

30th October 2024 Australia-listed FireFly Metals has announced a 42% increase in the mineral resource estimate at its Green Bay copper/gold project, now totaling 59-million tonnes at 2% copper equivalent, equating to 1.2-million tonnes of contained metal. Copper is the dominant metal, comprising one-million... →

New Gold marks milestones at Canada projects

30th October 2024 Toronto-listed New Gold has announced the completion of a significant production milestone at the New Afton copper and gold mine, in British Columbia, and the Rainy River gold mine, in Ontario. C-Zone, New Afton's fourth block cave, achieved commercial production ahead of schedule with the... →

The Rainy River openpit

Hochschild exercises option to acquire Brazil project

30th October 2024 LSE-listed Hochschild Mining on Wednesday announced that it had exercised its option to acquire a 100% interest in the Monte Do Carmo project from TSX-V-listed Cerrado Gold. The project is located in Tocantins, Brazil. →

Australian mining leaders call for faster approvals and investment

29th October 2024 Leaders from Australia’s mining sector called on governments to act decisively in reforming approval processes and providing clear pathways for investment in critical minerals while speaking at the International Mining and Resources Conference and Expo (IMARC). With rising demand for minerals... →

Governments double down on critical minerals and sustainability at IMARC 2024

29th October 2024 The Australian and New South Wales governments highlighted the importance of increasing the supply of critical minerals, advancing technological innovation, and strengthening sustainability and ESG commitments at the International Mining and Resources Conference and Expo (IMARC) on Tuesday.... →

CSIRO report reveals shifting attitudes towards mining in Australia

29th October 2024 A new report by Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO, has shown that public trust in mining has improved, especially in light of an understanding that access to critical minerals is essential for achieving net-zero emissions. However, the survey reveals that the public expects rigorous... →

Aura Minerals acquires Bluestone Resources

29th October 2024 TSX-listed Aura Minerals has announced the acquisition of TSX-V-listed Bluestone Resources, gaining the Cerro Blanco gold project and the adjacent Mita geothermal project in Guatemala. The cash-and-stock transaction values Bluestone at C$0.50 a share, which is a 40% premium to the... →

Strategic copper and gold alliance for Tennant Creek

28th October 2024 Australian companies Emmerson Resources, CuFe and Tennant Minerals on Monday announced the formation of a strategic alliance to collaborate on their copper, gold and critical metals development opportunities in the Tennant Creek region of the Northern Territory. The alliance acknowledges the... →

PFS progresses Lincoln’s aim to be Australia’s newest graphite producer

28th October 2024 Explorer and developer Lincoln Minerals is moving closer to establishing a new graphite mine in Australia, following the closure of the Uley mine in South Australia in 2017. The company has announced the results of a prefeasibility study (PFS) for its Kookaburra project, located 40 kilometers... →

Rio Tinto reports fatality at Simandou port site

28th October 2024 Diversified miner Rio Tinto says it is deeply saddened about the death of an employee of a contracting company, following an incident at the SimFer port site on the Simandou iron-ore project in Morebaya, Guinea, on Saturday. “Our deepest condolences go to the family, friends, colleagues and... →

Mining sector congratulates new Queensland Premier

28th October 2024 The Queensland Resources Council (QRC) and the Association of Mining and Exploration Companies (Amec) on Monday congratulated David Crisafulli on leading the Liberal National Party (LNP) to victory over the weekend and becoming the state’s forty-first Premier. QRC CEO Janette Hewson said the... →

Gold Fields now sole owner of Windfall project

28th October 2024 JSE- an NYSE-listed Gold Fields has completed the acquisition of Osisko Mining and is now the sole owner of the Windfall gold project, in Quebec. The project was previously jointly and equally owned by Gold Fields and Osisko. →

Agnico Eagle invests $40m in Latin America-focused explorer

28th October 2024 Canada-based Agnico Eagle has announced a $40-million strategic investment in ATEX Resources – a TSX-V-listed, Latin America-focused exploration company. Agnico Eagle has agreed to subscribe for 33.87-million units in a nonbrokered private placement at C$1.63 per unit, for a total of $40-million. →

Cadia becomes Newmont’s first site to achieve The Copper Mark

28th October 2024 The Cadia mine, in New South Wales, Australia, has become the first Newmont site globally to receive The Copper Mark, the NYSE-, TSX- and ASX-listed mining group has reported. Cadia is the nation’s second biggest copper producer and the third site in Australia to receive The Copper Mark, which... →

The Cadia mine in Australia

Bushveld forced to cut production at Vametco as funding constraints bite

25th October 2024 Aim-listed Bushveld Minerals says it has started a controlled slowdown of production at its Vametco operation, in South Africa's North West province, and that the length thereof will depend on the timing of receiving sufficient further funding. The vanadium producer attributes the decision to... →

Sayona says NAL approaching steady state

25th October 2024 The team at North American Lithium (NAL), in Quebec, has delivered a strong quarter, with record concentrate production and significant improvements in safety performance, reports Sayona Mining MD and CEO Lucas Dow. NAL produced a record 52 141 dry metric tonnes (dmt) of spodumene concentrate in... →

The full benefit of the crushed ore dome is starting to be realised.

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