Minerals
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South Africa: Xolobeni – Where the Discovery of Rare Minerals Has Led to Violence
By Daniel Steyn and Nombulelo Damba-Hendrik “Without land, we are nothing.” Bekeni Danca, 40, was born in Xolobeni village and fears that if the ... -
South Africa coal producers bring in drones to contain theft
South African coal producers are battling to contain theft and using drones to help ensure the safety of staff and mines, according to some ... -
South Africa: SA Has Enough Petroleum Products
With the ongoing unrest that has engulfed some parts of the country, the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) has assured the nation ... -
South Africa’s coal export line remains partially closed after derailment
JOHANNESBURG – A 208-wagon coal train derailed in South Africa over the weekend partially shutting a rail line that links mines to the Richards ... -
Too many variables paint a dismal future for Africa’s iron ore deposits
The iron ore industry has seen phenomenal growth recently, fuelled by ambitions to recover from economic suppression caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. While the ... -
SRK brings Africa’s voice to EU responsible sourcing process
Photo credit: By Antonio Garica from Unsplash As the European Union (EU) works to ensure responsible and sustainable sourcing of minerals for its low-carbon ... -
Gemfields reports highest auction revenue in five years
Gemfields, the London-headquartered supplier of coloured gemstones, reported the highest auction revenue in five years from Kagem, its Zambia-based emerald mine. Photo: File JOHANNESBURG ... -
Metso Outotec gets €17 million mineral processing order for Sandfire Resources’ T3 (Motheo) copper-silver concentrator in Botswana
Metso Outotec has signed a contract to deliver all of the main process technologies for Sandfire Resources’ flagship T3 (Motheo) copper-silver concentrator in Botswana. ... -
Kenya in new search for oil off Lamu coast
A section of Lamu Island. FILE PHOTO | NMG Kenya has launched a fresh search for oil and gas in its Indian Ocean territory ... -
Tietto Minerals reports more West Africa huge gold hits including 118.29g/t
Tietto Minerals has revealed the latest round of high-grade results from an infill drilling program at the 3.02Moz Abujar gold project. Emerging Cote d’Ivoire ...
