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
Metso has announced the commercial launch of MX wear parts for cone crushers, aimed at maximizing the lifespan of wear parts in secondary cone crushing applications for mining and quarry operators globally. This innovative technology, developed by Metso, enhances the wear profile longevity by ensuring better liner utilization compared toContinue Reading
GeoMoby reports that its real-time, location-based communication system is enhancing worker safety and operational efficiency at FMR Investments Pty Ltd’s Gordon Sirdar underground gold mine near Coolgardie, Western Australia. Recognized as one of the most reliable underground mining communication technologies globally, GeoMoby utilizes Bluetooth Long Range. Additionally, the installation costsContinue Reading
Zijin Mining has announced its acquisition of the Akyem Gold Mine in Ghana from Newmont for $1 billion (7.08 billion yuan). As one of Ghana’s largest gold operations, the Akyem mine has been producing gold since October 2013. This acquisition aligns with Zijin Mining’s objective to produce over 100 tonsContinue Reading
The board of African Rainbow Minerals (ARM) has approved the construction of a chrome recovery plant at the Bokoni platinum mine. ARM acquired Bokoni from Anglo American Platinum and Atlatsa Resources in September 2022. Situated on 15,000 hectares in the eastern limb of the Bushveld Complex, Bokoni is known forContinue Reading
