January 31, 2019

EY appoints new global mining and metals leader

Paul D. Mitchell has been named the new EY global sector leader for mining and metals.

January 31, 2019

Miners BHP, Rio urge permanent voice for First Nations in Australia’s parliament

"A First Nations' voice to parliament is a meaningful step towards reconciliation," BHP Chief Executive Officer Andrew Mackenzie said.

January 31, 2019

Japan’s Idemitsu, Kyushu Elec, Tokyo Gas scrap coal-fired power plant plan

Kyushu Electric and Tokyo Gas said instead they will consider building a gas-fired power plant, using liquefied natural gas (LNG), at the same site owned by Idemitsu.

January 31, 2019

Botswana’s first private coal mine to produce saleable coal in March

Our target market is the southern African region at 1.2 million tons per annum, using a combination of road and rail transport.

January 30, 2019

Fission Uranium advances PLS toward feasibility

28 geotechnical holes are to be drilled as part of the resource development phase of work.

January 30, 2019

South African miners want restructuring of power firm Eskom

"We need Eskom to be made into a much more efficient, cost-effective organisation"

January 30, 2019

Fort McMurray fighting temporary oil sands worker camps in effort to boost population

In past years, most oil sands projects were either cancelled or put on hold as majors including Royal Dutch Shell Plc and ConocoPhillips sold their operations to local producers.

January 30, 2019

Canadian miner wants its uranium project in Niger solar-powered

GoviEx Uranium is studying the possibility of powering its flagship Madaouela project in Niger using a renewable hybrid solar power solution.

January 29, 2019

Global energy transition powers surge in demand for metals

The number of electric vehicles will increase 1,389% – to 125 million from three million – by 2030.

January 29, 2019

South Africa to debate whether to split Eskom – Gordhan

The fiscus doesn’t have space for endless bailouts.