Scatec ASA, a renewable energy provider, has achieved financial close for the Mogobe battery energy storage system (BESS) facility in Northern Cape, South Africa. The facility has been awarded a 15-year power purchase agreement under the first window of the Battery Energy Storage Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (BESIPPPP), allowingContinue Reading
Türkiye and Niger have signed a provisional agreement to strengthen cooperation in the mining sector, marking closer ties as global powers compete for access to Niger’s uranium resources. The deal, signed after a visit by a Nigerien delegation to Türkiye, is intended to facilitate Turkish companies’ exploration efforts in Niger,Continue Reading
With prospects improving for the local mining industry, industry leaders conveyed a sense of optimism at this year’s Joburg Indaba. Now in its 12th year, the event provided a bullish outlook on the future of South African mining, with industry leaders sharing positive feedback on the formation of the GovernmentContinue Reading
US-based gold giant Newmont has finalized an agreement to sell its Akyem mine in Ghana to Chinese mining firm Zijin Mining for up to $1 billion in cash. This sale is part of Newmont’s broader strategy to divest non-core assets following its acquisition of Newcrest Mining in 2023. Last month,Continue Reading
Mali’s military government is demanding at least 300 billion CFA ($512 million) in unpaid taxes and dividends from Barrick Gold as part of a broader effort to increase revenue from mining companies. Last month, Malian authorities briefly detained four local employees of Barrick, the world’s second-largest gold miner. In response,Continue Reading
Botswana Diamonds, which holds exploration licenses in South Africa and Botswana, has secured a prospecting permit for five kimberlite bodies in the Marsfontein region of South Africa, an area known for its diamond-rich potential. The permit spans 900.67 hectares and surrounds the historic Marsfontein diamond mine. The permit covers kimberlitesContinue Reading
Mineware Consulting is revolutionizing mine safety with its advanced optical character recognition (OCR) system, a cutting-edge solution designed to eliminate human error in safety data collection. The system streamlines the capture and management of crucial safety and operational data, ensuring compliance, boosting efficiency, and enhancing overall mining safety. OCR isContinue Reading
The Sandvik DD212i is a compact single-boom jumbo featuring a new carrier and updated design, enhancing productivity, drilling accuracy, intelligence, and versatility while ensuring easy integration into operations. Ideal for narrow veins and medium-sized drifts, the DD212i maximizes profitability and operational efficiency through precise electronic positioning and instrumentation for accurateContinue Reading
In a strategic effort to optimize resource recovery, a South African gold mining operation successfully deployed Grindex Bravo 500 slurry pumps from Integrated Pump Technology to reprocess slurry from its surface return water dam. This dam, which had served as a process water storage facility for the past 12 years,Continue Reading
Atlantic Lithium Limited, a company focused on lithium exploration and development in Africa, has announced that Ghana’s Minerals Commission has granted a Mine Operating Permit for its flagship Ewoyaa Lithium Project. This permit is the final regulatory approval needed before construction can begin on the project, which includes the EwoyaaContinue Reading
