June 20, 2018 BPI launch marks a new era in battery driven mining technology in SA Battery Power Industries (BPI), an innovative battery driven mining vehicle solution provider has officially launched. BPI targets zero emission underground mining equipment with their advanced battery energy systems technology offering.
June 20, 2018 Battery startup gets funding to develop cobalt-free products Conamix’s technology is intended to reduce the cost of batteries used for electric vehicles and grid storage.
June 20, 2018 Sibanye-Stillwater commits to restoring and improving on safety at its operations Sibanye has experienced an increase in safety incidents at its Southern Africa operations, with 20 employees losing their lives since February 2018.
June 20, 2018 Gold street is where South Africa’s mining history goes to die Additional cuts are to come across mines and towns in South Africa, once the world’s biggest producer of gold.
June 20, 2018 Ten killed in Zambia copper mine dump collapse — police Another 10 are injured after a dumping site for copper mining waste collapsed in the town of Kitwe in the country's Copperbelt province
June 19, 2018 Former mine workers and dependents can now register interest in historic silicosis/TB settlement The historic settlement was reached on 3 May 2018, after three years of extensive negotiations, between the companies and the claimants’ attorneys.
June 19, 2018 South African miners say free carry will kill new projects The industry argues that the free carry -- which means the respective groups don’t have to buy their shares or pay their way -- will make new developments even less…
June 19, 2018 Rusal starts shipping bauxite from Guinea’s Dian-Dian mine Rusal commissions bauxite mine at Dian Dian.
June 19, 2018 BHP to sell Chile’s Cerro Colorado copper mine to equity fund EMR Sale is part of chief executive Andrew Mackenzie’s bid to focus on large assets in commodities such as iron ore, copper and oil.
June 18, 2018 CAR struggling to resume diamond exports, tax revenue lags The Central African Republic (CAR) was banned from exporting diamonds in 2013 after rebels seized power.
Critical Metals expects to close Greenland rare earth supply deals in Q1 2026, CEO says The company has already pre-sold 75% of planned output, split between the U.S. and Europe. December 31, 2025 | 12:08 pm
