Mining industry
Two hundred and sixty miners were stuck underground at Sibanye-Stillwater's Kloof mine near Westonaria on Thursday after the door of the conveyance used to haul ore to the surface opened, causing debris to spill and damage the shaft. Fortunately, no injuries were reported, but the incident highlights the
Mining industry
A sudden incident on Thursday led to 260 miners being stranded underground at Sibanye-Stillwater's Kloof operation near Westonaria. Fortunately, no injuries were reported, and the miners are expected to be brought to the surface after a safety assessment of the affected shaft is completed. The incident, which occurred
Mining industry
NexGold Mining Corp., a gold-focused company with assets in Canada and Alaska, has received cabinet approval for the Crown Land Lease at the Goldboro Gold Project in Nova Scotia. This significant milestone allows NexGold to proceed with infrastructure development and the potential for an open-pit mine, processing, and tailings management
Mining industry
Rescue teams in Indonesia are racing against time to find 19 people still missing after a devastating landslide struck a small-scale gold mine in the eastern province of Papua, leaving at least one person dead and four injured. The landslide, triggered by heavy rainfall, damaged temporary shelters used by the
Mining industry
Government officials and the local community have initiated a crackdown on small-scale illegal copper and gold mining in the Blaan tribal domains in Tampakan, South Cotabato. The provincial government of Cotabato, Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB), Police Regional Office (PRO), and Blaan tribal
Mining industry
The Republic of Congo's efforts to preserve its forests through carbon credit programs are being undermined by unchecked gold mining in the Sangha region. Despite its commitment to reducing deforestation and forest degradation, the government has issued hundreds of mining permits, which could devastate the area's
Mining industry
A new study published in PLOS Global Public Health reveals that exposure to heavy metals such as lead, mercury, cadmium, and arsenic in utero is associated with impaired cognitive development in children. The longitudinal study, conducted in Tanzania, assessed the developmental outcomes of 310 children aged 3-4 years who were
Mining industry
Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouli toured the manufacturing workshops and underground mining operations at the Sukari Gold Mine in Marsa Alam, marking a significant step towards the mine's development. During the visit, the Prime Minister observed firsthand the mine's commitment to adopting international standards and the
Mining industry
Namibia's mining sector, the country's leading economic driver, is set for a boost as Gecko Gold Mining plans to explore for copper, zinc, gold, and precious stones in the Otjozondjupa Region. The company aims to contribute to the country's socio-economic development through mining, generating
Mining industry
In a major breakthrough, Lundin Mining Corporation has unveiled the initial mineral resource estimate for the Vicuña project in Argentina's San Juan Province, a joint venture with BHP. The project is touted to unlock one of the largest copper, gold, and silver deposits discovered in the last three
Gold mining
American Eagle Gold Corp. has entered into a definitive agreement to sell a portion of its net smelter return (NSR) royalty in the Kuta Ridge Gold Project in Papua New Guinea to Precious Earth Resources Inc. in exchange for 500,000 common shares of American Eagle. Under the terms of
Gold
Astral Resources NL has significantly expanded its total Group Mineral Resource Estimate (MRE) to 1.76 million ounces (Moz) of gold after incorporating the Spargoville Gold Project into its portfolio. This move follows the company's acquisition of Maximus Resources, with Spargoville located adjacent to the Mandilla Gold Project
