The draft Mineral Resources Development Bill, 2025 (Draft Bill) has been released for public comment. Interested parties have until 13 August 2025 to submit written comments. The Draft Bill was approved by the Cabinet last week together with a Critical Minerals and Metals Strategy. The statement by the Minister ofContinue Reading
Lycopodium Limited, a global leader in integrated engineering, construction and asset management solutions, recently announced the successful award of the Engineering, Procurement and Construction Management (EPCM) Services contract for the development of Osino Gold Exploration and Mining (Pty) Ltd’s Twin Hills Gold Project in Namibia. The scope under the contractContinue Reading
The contract for underground mining works at Khoemacau Copper Mine in Botswana was recently signed between JCHX Botswana Mining Construction Proprietary Ltd (JCHX Botswana), a wholly-owned subsidiary of JCHX Mining, and Khoemacau Copper Mining Proprietary Ltd (KCM), marking JCHX’s footprint expansion in the African Market. KCM, controlled by MMG, isContinue Reading
The Investing in African Mining Indaba (MI26), Africa’s most influential and transformative platform for mining leadership, investment, and innovation, has announced its 2026 theme, “Stronger together: Progress through partnerships.” This bold direction reflects the urgent need for collaboration across the continent to fast-track untapped growth opportunities across the entire miningContinue Reading
A prominent mine in New South Wales, Australia, took a significant step forward in the modernisation of their equipment and operations by going digital with RCT- Powered by Epiroc. Renowned for extracting tin, lead, and zinc, the sites commitment to innovation has led to this upgrade which will ensure greaterContinue Reading
Metso has officially opened its cutting-edge Dewatering Development Hub in Irapuato, strategically located in the central region of Mexico. The new facility represents a significant enhancement to Metso’s competitive positioning and customer service capabilities. It is designed to meet customers’ diverse dewatering solution needs, offering reduced response times, environmental advantagesContinue Reading
Miners in Zimbabwe are calling on the government to postpone a proposed export tax on lithium concentrate until local processing plants are operational. The Zimbabwe Lithium Exporters (ZLE), an industry group representing companies including Chengxin Lithium Group, has formally requested a two-and-a-half-year deferral of the 5% export levy. The taxContinue Reading
Rio Tinto said Chief Executive Jakob Stausholm will step down later this year, and that it has started the process for appointing his successor. Stausholm has led the world’s second-biggest mining company since the start of 2021, brought into the top job as the company battled to repair its reputation with investors,Continue Reading
Having been active in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) since the 1990s, SRK Consulting’s work in the country has diversified considerably – especially since it established its country office in Lubumbashi fifteen years ago in 2010. Celebrating this milestone ahead of the upcoming DRC Mining Week in June, SRKContinue Reading
Zambia’s push to ramp up copper production must be matched by coordinated policy efforts across other critical sectors if the country is to achieve its broader economic development goals, says economic analyst Kelvin Chisanga. While mining remains the backbone of Zambia’s economy, Mr. Chisanga warned that national progress cannot relyContinue Reading
