Authorities investigate critical workplace accident
A health and safety regulator is examining what caused an employee to suffer severe injuries. Workplace Health and Safety Queensland (WHSQ) recently launched an investigation...
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West challenges China’s critical minerals hold on Africa
by Wayne
China’s CMOC Group, opens new tab overtook Glencore, opens new tab to become the world’s largest producer of cobalt last year as it ramped up its new Kisanfu...
AngloGold Ashanti Faces a Dip in Gold Production Amidst Operational Hurdles
by Wayne
In a year marked by operational challenges and global economic fluctuations, AngloGold Ashanti, a giant in the gold mining industry, encountered a slight yet significant...
Proponent rolls out 120 automated heavy vehicles
by Wayne
An autonomous technology company will supply dozens of driverless trucks to a $2.1 billion development. Hexagon AB is rolling out 120 automated road trains at...
Burkina Faso Halts Gold Exports in Bold Move to Regulate Sector
by Wayne
Imagine waking up one day to find that the very foundation of your livelihood has been abruptly put on pause. For many in Burkina Faso,...
Nigeria leads Africa’s mining sector resurgence
by Wayne
The 30th edition of “Investing in Mining Indaba” recently held in Cape Town, South Africa provided another opportunity for African countries through their Ministers of...
Mining giant commends ‘brave’ FIFO worker for criticising unsafe conditions
by Wayne
A resources multinational honoured a remote employee who reported a substandard work environment. BHP recently commended a female team member who complained about unsafe conditions...
Xtract planning disposal of Manica Gold Project
by Wayne
Xtract Resources announced plans to dispose of the Manica Gold Project on Wednesday, reporting that it had entered into conditional agreements with its Mozambique partner MMP...
Employer declares ‘explosion protected’ electric heavy vehicle a success
by Wayne
A mining solutions company celebrated victory for its blast-resistant, sustainable transporter. Ampcontrol recently hailed its DRIFTEX driftrunner as a success. The battery electric vehicle is...
African Rainbow Minerals pivots to chrome and copper after platinum price slump
by Wayne
African Rainbow Minerals (ARM) is pursuing chrome and copper opportunities after weaker platinum group metal (PGM) and coal prices drove its annual profit 43% lower,...