KEY POINTS Electra says construction of its Ontario cobalt refinery is advancing rapidly. Major contractors are working on processing circuits, equipment, steel, …
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KEY POINT South Africa’s $5.8bn Hive Hydrogen project could begin construction in 2027. The Coega facility is designed to produce about 1 …
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KEY POINTS Fletcher adds a maiden 1.1-million-ounce ore reserve to Westgold’s Beta Hunt operation. Beta Hunt’s total reserves have risen 201% since …
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KEY POINTS Mali produced 23.5 tons of industrial gold in the first half of 2026, about 30% more than a year earlier. …
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KEY POINTS A tailings dam at Samancor’s Dikwena Chrome mine near Brits collapsed, releasing almost all the material in one compartment. No …
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14 Illegal Miners Die in Rustenburg Mine Collapse, Exposing South Africa’s Abandoned-Mine Crisis
KEY POINTS 14 suspected illegal miners died after a disused mine shaft collapsed near Rustenburg. South Africa is increasing efforts to seal …
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The UN Office on Drugs and Crime has linked illegal mining in Nigeria to organised crime, terrorism and insecurity across West Africa.
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KEY POINTS Passive systems control airflow so dust settles back onto the material. Better enclosures, curtains and skirting can improve workplace safety …
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KEY POINTS IMT has replaced Probe IMT with a new identity focused on integrated mining solutions. AIH Capital, Kleoss Capital and Ditiro …
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KEY POINTS Mintek’s October 2 SCI symposium will showcase emerging research aimed at modernising South Africa’s mining sector. AI, automation, critical minerals, …