Council for Geoscience: The stepping-stone for exploration
WEBSeptember 20, 2023. For the past 111 years, the COUNCIL FOR GEOSCIENCE (CGS) has played a vital role in South Africa as the custodian of geoscientific data – both on and off-shore. Its work is pivotal in ensuring that the country can attract 5% of all global exploration budget by 2025. The COUNCIL FOR GEOSCIENCE is one of the National Science ...
Venetia: A new era for South Africa’s flagship diamond mine
WEBJan 29, 2024 · Venetia is synonymous with the South African diamond mining industry. Located in Limpopo, it started production in 1992. Until it ceased open-pit operations at the end of 2022, it contributed 40 % of the country’s annual diamond production. In 2013, De Beers announced that it would invest US$2.3 billion dollars in VUP, marking the single ...
Technology and exploration key to growth at Sishen
WEBSep 18, 2018 · South Africa’s largest iron ore producer Kumba Iron Ore has a strategy to extend the life of its Sishen mine. Having first become operational over 70 years ago in 1947, Sishen only has 13 years of mineable life left at the current production rate of around 37 Mtpa of ore but believes that the implementation of its two-pronged strategy focused on technology and exploration is the key to ...
Embedding ESG in Mining - Miningreview.com
WEBFeb 21, 2024 · Embedding ESG in Mining. By Mining Review Africa. February 21, 2024. www.123rf.com. The mining industry’s consistent focus on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) risks, once again a central theme at the Investing in African Mining Indaba, heightened the complexity of evaluating both mineral assets and the …
Atlantic Lithium announces major strides in Ewoyaa
WEBNov 24, 2023 · Atlantic Lithium Limited sets sights on late 2024 for the commencement of construction and early 2025 for initial production at the Ewoyaa Lithium Project in Ghana, marking significant progress in establishing Ghana’s first lithium mine. Atlantic Lithium Limited, a company specialising in lithium exploration and development in Africa, is excited to announce significant advancements in its ...
The future of gold in South Africa - Miningreview.com
WEBDec 4, 2023 · Over the five years to 2021, production from South Africa decreased by a CAGR of 5.66% and is expected to rise by a CAGR of 4% between 2022 and 2026. In 2022, an estimated 110 metric tons of gold were produced in the country. Gold production in South Africa decreased significantly compared to 2010, with a volume of 189 metric tons.
How Mintek nearly doubled South Africa’s PGM reserves
WEBJul 31, 2024 · In 2022, the country held an estimated 63 000 metric tons of platinum group metals (against the world’s total 71 000 metric tons), with the majority located in UG2. That year, South Africa produced 140 metric tons, which accounted for 74.3% of the world’s platinum. The platinum industry still stands as the largest employer among all mineral ...
Mining Review Africa
WEBInnovative design and manufacturing key to success for Tech Edge. February 1, 2019. Mining Review Africa is a monthly publication distributed throughout Africa and internationally to decision makers at mines, and mining houses.
De Beers’ Venetia underground project: A true South African gem
WEBFebruary 8, 2016. Drilling underground at Venetia. Venetia’s underground lifespan extension project, due to start producing diamonds in 2021, is well underway and can already be described as a successful venture. Global diamond company De Beers’ US$2 billion cash injection to transition Venetia from a surface operation to an underground ...
Ndalamo Resources: Mid-tier mining’s role in shaping Africa’s future
WEBMarch 27, 2024. www.123rf.com. As a 100% black-owned mid-tier coal producer, Ndalamo Resources focuses on investment opportunities in the South African mining sector. TARREN BOLTON speaks to Executive Director and CEO, SHAMMY LUVHENGO, to find out more about the company’s environmental goals for coal production in …