The closure of the Beeshoek Mine in late 2025 highlights the growing challenges facing South Africa’s iron ore industry as economic, infrastructural, and structural pressures reshape the mining landscape. Once employing 622 permanent workers, the mine’s shutdown underscores deep-rooted issues within South Africa’s integrated steel supply chain and the decliningContinue Reading
First Quantum Minerals (TSX: FM) has reported progress at its suspended Cobre Panama copper mine, moving forward with a government-approved preservation and safe management program during the third quarter. CEO Tristan Pascall noted that the company is preparing for a potential restart of operations, having completed the shipment of allContinue Reading
Flexco has announced the acquisition of SHG Conveyor Control GmbH, developer of Rip Prevent+, an advanced AI-powered conveyor monitoring system designed to optimize conveyor performance and safety. Rip Prevent+ provides real-time belt rip detection, prevention, and operational insights — without requiring sensors inside the belt, lasers, cameras, or structural changes.Continue Reading
Barrick Mining’s bid to fast-track its international arbitration case against Mali has been rejected, according to two sources familiar with the matter who spoke to Reuters on Friday. Tensions between Barrick and the Malian government have persisted since 2023 over the enforcement of a new mining code that raises taxesContinue Reading
The 2025 Angolan International Mining Conference (AIMC), held on October 22-23 at the Talatona Convention Centre, marked a transformative milestone for Angola’s mining sector with the official launch of the Angola Digital Mining Cadastre. This groundbreaking platform is designed to revolutionise the mining industry by automating and digitising processes, enhancingContinue Reading
