Battery energized to exploit Montepeuz, Balama
Australian graphite exploration company, Battery Minerals has secured funding to develop its two flagship graphite projects – Montepuez and Balama.
The company has received $20mn...
Mozambique’s graphite mining project under ISIS attack
ISIS has claimed responsibility for an attack in Mozambique's northern Cabo Delgado region on a graphite mining project run by an Australian company. Two...
Following 3 months of gruelling underground testing, SKF MUDBLOCK seals the deal
SKF recently secured an order for 600 MUDBLOCK cassette seals after these reliable products delivered excellent results during a punishing underground mining field test...
Caterpillar to invest $1bn in Africa over the next five years
US mining equipment manufacturer Caterpillar, its independent dealers and the Caterpillar Foundation are to invest $1-billion in business, education and training across Africa over...
SRK Consulting appoints new MD
Andrew van Zyl has been appointed as managing director of SRK Consulting (SA), the South African arm of the global SRK network of consulting...
Gemfields return to strong operational and financial performance after the Covid-induced horrors
GEMFIELDS made a taxed profit of $23.8 million in the six months ended June, compared to a loss of $56.7 million in the prior...
Syrah to reduce workforce in Mozambique
Graphite miner Syrah Resources has told shareholders that 220 roles would be retained at its Balama operation in Mozambique, of which 93% would be...
Growing Focus on Social Transitioning in Mine Closure
Social transitioning is a vital aspect of mine closure that can no longer be ignored. This was the clear message from the 13th International...
The demand for our products remained “robust”-Kenmare
In the three months ending September 30, mining company Kenmare Resources announced record production at its Mozambique mine.
Kenmare produces ilmenite, the principal ore of...
Aussies dominate Rio Tinto board
Rio Tinto has appointed Simon McKeon, another Australian citizen as an independent non-executive director. McKeon joins the board on 1 January 2019.
“Simon’s appointment further...
