KEY POINTS Illegal mining is increasingly linked to organised crime, violence, weapons, human trafficking and mineral theft. The activities cost South Africa …
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KEY POINTS Ghana has banned exports of unrefined gold doré. Gold must now be refined locally before export. Violators risk licence suspension, …
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KEY POINTS BME is using AI, drones and 3D modelling to improve mining blast decisions. A Gauteng quarry trial cut D50 fragmentation …
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KEY POINTS ACTOM will showcase locally made BESS, lithium-ion batteries and switchgear at Electra Mining Africa 2026. Its Pretoria West facility now …
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KEY POINTS Voltalia has commissioned a 148 MW solar plant in Limpopo for Rio Tinto subsidiary Richards Bay Minerals. The facility will …
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KEY POINTS Tshiamiso Trust claims rose 64% year-on-year to 13,337 in 2026. The trust paid R534-million to 4,884 claimants during the year, …
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KEY POINTS Northam plans to make Eland South Africa’s first PGM mine powered entirely by renewable energy. Renewable projects could cut Northam’s …
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KEY POINTS Agnico Eagle will invest C$57.16 million in Radisson Mining for a 10.45% stake. The funding will support advanced underground exploration …
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25-year mining lease secured by Tharisa. Project covers 23,903 hectares. Phase one targets 226,000 PGM ounces yearly. Tharisa has secured a 25-year …
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KEY POINTS Arkadian will begin detailed mapping and systematic sampling at Clogau. New underground access opens the historically important Jack Williams stope. …