Marula Phase 2 life-of-mine extension, South …
The project will extend the life of the Marula mine by 15 years to the 2045 financial year, with an increase of about 20% in milling capacity to 2.4-million tonnes a year.
Hundreds of illegal miners holed up in disused …
Several hundred people are believed to remain in an illegal mine in South Africa after the government cut off vital supplies and refused to help them, in a dramatic bid to crack down on the...
A history of mining in South Africa
A A bout the author. Shamin Chibba has 13 years of writing experience, including three years as an editor. He has written in numerous formats, from long-form features for Al Jazeera …
Booysendal South platinum mine project, South Africa
The South mine includes three upper group two (UG2) modules – BS1, BS2 BS4 – and one Merensky module (BSM). The current plan unlocks mineral reserves of almost …
Gravelotte emerald mine, South Africa
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Magotteaux reaches majority stake (51%) in GMSA, …
The region, particularly South Africa, has been an essential market for Magotteaux's high-quality grinding media products, largely owing to the extensive presence of …
Booysendal South platinum mine project, South Africa – …
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Prieska copper/zinc project, South Africa – update
Orion has appointed an experienced South Africa-based mining contractor for the trial mining of the +105 level supergene ore. ... Receive a weekly copy of Creamer Media's …
4,000 Illegal Miners Trapped in South Africa's Stilfontein Mine
Nonetheless, the South African authorities are persistent on the no to assist, while remaining committed to the clamp down on the cross border and illegal mining operations …
South Africa
South Africa - Gold Mining, Economy, History: Prospectors established in 1886 the existence of a belt of gold-bearing reefs 40 miles (60 km) wide centered on present-day …
Legacy of Abandoned Gold Mines in South Africa
While gold mining had existed on a small artisanal scale prior, extractivist efforts would truly begin with the discovery of substantial gold deposits in the late 1800s in South Africa with the …
Implats starts voluntary job cuts at South Africa mines
Impala Platinum (Implats) said it was offering voluntary job cuts to workers at some of the world's deepest platinum mining shafts in South Africa in a bid to cut costs as prices for …
Theta raises another $4m for South Africa gold …
ASX-listed Theta Gold Mines has received firm commitments from investors to raise a further A$4-million (A$6.02-million) in equity funding to advance its TGME gold plant, in South Africa. The ...
Menar coal and anthracite projects, South Africa – update
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"Mining" the Film Archive: South Africa's Mining Industry and …
By Emma Sandon. "Mining" the film archive, this essay exposes cinema's role in the gold mining industry's exploitation of African workers in South Africa before apartheid.
Eland mine complex, South Africa – update
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Theta changes funding strategy for South Africa project
Junior miner Theta Gold Mines has changed its strategy on the project funding structure for its South African gold project, chairperson Bill Guy said on Monday. The ASX …
Okiep copper project, South Africa – update
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Mining industry in South Africa
Since then, the mining industry has become hugely important to the country, contributing roughly 202 billion South African Rand (roughly 10.9 billion U.S. dollars) in 2023 to South...
List of Coal mines in South Africa
It is also estimated that about 90% of South Africa's electricity production depends on this mineral. The country is also ranked the sixth largest exporter after managing an estimated 74 million …
Prieska Copper Zinc Mine, South Africa – update
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South Africa remains attractive mining …
Mantashe drew the attention of China Natural Resources Minister Wang Guanghua to recent studies that highlight South Africa's remaining attractiveness as a mining investment destination.
Mineral Resources and Energy on artisanal and small-scale …
Illegal mining takes place at derelict and ownerless mines (D&O mines) under very dangerous conditions and through non-approved mining methods. Illegal mining is …
South Africa's mining sector 'gearing for growth' …
Amid electricity and logistical constraints, as well as an increase in crime and corruption, the mining sector contributed only 6.3% to South Africa's GDP in 2023, down from 7.3% in 2022 ...
Manganese production strong, prices weak, Jupiter reports
Australia-listed manganese company Jupiter Mines, which has a 49.9% beneficial interest in Tshipi é Ntle Manganese's Tshipi mine in South Africa's Kalahari manganese field, …
"Mining" the Film Archive: South Africa's Mining Industry and …
These archive films, coupled with documentation in the mining industry archives, provide evidence of the way in which cinema was deeply imbricated in the extraction industry …
Powering up South Africa's mines with 5G
On the journey toward enabling the first 5G mine in South Africa and modernising the mining sector, in March 2022, a memorandum of understanding was signed by MTN …
A brief history
Chamber of Mines of the South African Republic; 1902–1952 Transvaal Chamber of Mines; 1953–1967 Transvaal and Orange Free State Chamber of Mines; 1968–May 2018 Chamber of …
South Africa's position in the global mining …
Today, South Africa has significantly more gold mines than diamond mines. There are also mines for manganese and uranium, among others. With such widespread mining activity, South Africa has become a …