In the wake of a toxic spill at a Zambian mine, local residents are demanding $420 million (K9.98 trillion) in compensation from Chinese state-owned Sino Metals Leach Zambia, according to Bloomberg. The spill, which occurred in February, reportedly released highly acidic waste containing toxic heavy metals, potentially making it oneContinue Reading
Lotus Resources has produced the first batch of triuranium octoxide (U3O8), commonly known as yellowcake, from its 85%-owned Kayelekera Uranium Mine in northern Malawi’s Karonga District, approximately 650 km north of Lilongwe. This milestone marks a significant step toward the commissioning of the mine’s processing plant. Kayelekera, a past-producing site,Continue Reading
SKF South Africa has proudly served as a key service provider for Sishen Mine in Kathu, Northern Cape, for the past fifteen years. The qualified on-site SKF team is dedicated to delivering a comprehensive range of quality products and services for the mine’s mobile equipment. SKF Area Supervisor, Burger Maritz,Continue Reading
Members of Liebherr-Australia’s executive team travelled to Hancock Iron Ore’s Roy Hill mine in Western Australia to unveil a cheque for AU$50,000. These funds were donated to Australia’s National Breast Cancer Foundation and were based on the performance of an R 9800 at Roy Hill mine in the month of June.Continue Reading
Platinum Health Medical Scheme is the powerhouse where teams of efficient women are helping shape the future of healthcare in what was once a male-dominated industry. Platinum Health employees health care workers and leaders are helping to shape more inclusive, accessible and compassionate healthcare for mineworkers and their families inContinue Reading
Sovereign Metals’ Kasiya Rutile Project is rapidly emerging as one of Africa’s most important mineral assets. Located just outside Malawi’s capital, Lilongwe, the deposit combines large-scale resources, high-grade mineralisation, and ready access to infrastructure, giving it the potential to reshape the nation’s economy while strengthening global titanium supply chains. TheContinue Reading
Uganda has inaugurated its first large-scale gold mine, a $250 million Chinese-owned project in the eastern Busia district, marking a pivotal moment for the country’s mining sector. The Wagagai Gold Mining Project, operated by Wagagai Mining (U) Limited, spans just over nine square kilometers and includes a refinery capable ofContinue Reading
In 2026, Mining Indaba will once again place grassroots voices at the heart of Africa’s most influential mining event. Through its Mining Community Voices platform — delivered in partnership with The Impact Facility — Investing in African Mining Indaba (MI26) will ensure that the perspectives of mining-affected communities stand shoulderContinue Reading
New tailings standards place considerable onus on mining companies to ensure adequate financial provisioning for the closure of their tailings storage facilities (TSFs) – notably for future costs that these TSFs will incur after closure or may incur in the case of failure. The Global Industry Standard for Tailings ManagementContinue Reading
KoBold Metals, the U.S.-based mining company backed by Bill Gates and Jeff Bezos, is set to acquire nearly 17,000 mining concessions in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) as part of a sweeping exploration drive. The company applies advanced artificial intelligence and data-driven methods to locate deposits of critical mineralsContinue Reading
