Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) has signed a $498 million agreement with China’s NERIN Engineering to construct a major copper recovery plant at its operations in Chingola, Zambia’s Copperbelt Province. The…
West Africa is becoming increasingly important to global precious metals producers, with its substantial gold resources and relatively fast mine development timelines attracting mining companies despite higher geopolitical and operational…
BMG provides turnkey drive packages for belt conveyors and feeders used in mining and bulk materials handling. BMG’s integrated approach provides a consistent engineering basis for component selection, mounting, lubrication,…
The Dasa project. (Image: Global Atomic’s presentation.) The US government has approved up to $414 million in financing for Global Atomic’s Dasa uranium project in Niger, strengthening prospects for development of…
With fierce competition globally for investment capital, independent due diligence is essential for the credible and accurate valuation of mineral assets – even when not formally required by stock exchanges…
First Quantum Minerals has secured a UK patent and trademark for its Quantum Electra-Haul trolley-assist technology, strengthening the Canadian miner’s efforts to reduce diesel consumption and emissions from open-pit haulage.…
A gold mine collapse in Sudan’s West Kordofan state has left at least 60 people dead, while more than 70 artisanal miners were reported dead or missing after adjoining shafts…
Botswana has granted environmental clearance for a planned $140 million mining chemicals manufacturing plant by Kemcore, clearing a major regulatory hurdle as the company moves towards financing and construction. The…
BMG launched its new Synergy Ex IE3 range of flameproof motors for demanding mining and industrial sectors, at the Electra Mining Africa exhibition, held in Johannesburg recently. This robust range…
SKF South Africa has once again reinforced its position as a trusted partner to the metals industry, securing a major three year tender with one of South Africa’s prominent steel…