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Harmony Gold Expands Internationally with $1.08 Billion Acquisition of MAC Copper 1

Harmony Gold Acquires Australia’s MAC Copper Mine for $1.08 Billion to Boost Global Copper Portfolio South Africa’s Harmony Gold has taken a major step in its international expansion strategy with the proposed $1.08 billion (R19 billion) acquisition of Australia’s MAC Copper. The transaction, first announced in May 2025, moved closer to completion after MAC Copper shareholders overwhelmingly approved the deal. Headquartered in Randfontein, Harmony Gold is South Africa’s largest gold producer by volume, operating a mix of underground and open-pit mines in the Free State and Gauteng provinces, alongside surface… Read More Here

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Kansanshi’s Golden Thread: How Zambia’s Largest Copper Mine Became a Pillar of National Gold Reserves

September 1, 2025September 1, 2025 Constance

In the heart of Zambia’s North-Western Province, Kansanshi Mine towers as a copper giant — but it is gold that increasingly shines in the national conversation. For nearly two decades, Kansanshi Mine has produced gold as a copper by-product, pouring it into bars that have become a cornerstone of Zambia’s national reserves through the Bank of Zambia (BOZ). While Kansanshi’s processing plants are optimized for copper output, the gold extracted now stands at the center of national economic strategy, contributing to Zambia’s reserves, bolstering the kwacha, and attracting high-value global… Read More Here

International Corporate News Mining Equipment

Sandvik Unveils AutoMine Surface Drilling Training Simulator to Advance Operator Skills

August 31, 2025August 31, 2025 Constance

Sandvik Launches AutoMine Surface Drilling Simulator to Boost Mining Efficiency and Safety Sandvik Mining has introduced its AutoMine Surface Drilling Training Simulator, a cutting-edge tool designed to improve operator skills, accelerate learning, and increase the efficiency of automated drilling operations. The simulator is compatible with all i-series surface drill rigs and provides a realistic, safe, and cost-effective training environment for modern mining operations. It enables trainees to operate up to three rigs of the same type simultaneously, with a focus on: Path planning Autonomous production cycle management Real-time monitoring of… Read More Here

International Corporate News Gold

U.S. Gold Adopts Glencore’s Jameson Cell Technology to Boost Recovery at CK Gold Project

August 31, 2025August 31, 2025 Constance

U.S. Gold Selects Glencore’s Jameson Cell to Enhance Gold and Copper Recovery at Wyoming’s CK Gold Project U.S. Gold has chosen Glencore Technology’s Jameson Cell flotation system to improve gold and copper recovery at its CK Gold Project in Wyoming. The decision follows engineering, optimization, and trade-off studies conducted as part of the company’s Definitive Feasibility Study (DFS) and execution plan. Partnership with Glencore Technology U.S. Gold first engaged with Glencore Technology in late 2024, when the Jameson Cell—first introduced in 1986—was proposed as a modern upgrade to conventional flotation… Read More Here

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Barrick Appoints Gisselle Valera as President of Barrick Pueblo Viejo

August 31, 2025August 31, 2025 Constance

In a strategic step taken to strengthen the Dominican Republic’s most important mining operation and one of the world’s leading Tier One gold mines, Barrick is pleased to confirm Gisselle Valera as President of Barrick Pueblo Viejo. Ms. Valera has effectively carried this leadership role since her appointment in June and, as President, she will serve as the company’s primary spokesperson with key stakeholders. She will continue to report directly to Barrick’s COO for Latin America & Asia Pacific, Mark Hill. With more than 16 years of experience in government… Read More Here

International Corporate News Mining Equipment

Sandvik Secures $41M Equipment Order for Khoemacau Copper Mine Expansion in Botswana

August 31, 2025August 31, 2025 Constance

Sandvik Wins Major Mining Equipment Contract for Khoemacau Copper Mine in Botswana Mining solutions provider Sandvik has landed a significant order from JCHX Mining Management, a Chinese mining contractor, to supply underground equipment for MMG’s Khoemacau Copper Mine (KCM) in Botswana. The order, valued at around SEK 450 million (≈ $41 million), includes loaders, trucks, and drills, along with digital monitoring systems such as Sandvik’s remote monitoring service. Deliveries are set to begin in Q3 2025 and continue through Q2 2026. The deal follows JCHX’s recent five-year underground mining contract… Read More Here

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Rwanda and U.S. Strengthen Critical Minerals Supply with Tungsten Deal

August 30, 2025August 30, 2025 Constance

Rwanda’s Trinity Metals and Global Tungsten Seal Historic Deal to Boost Critical Minerals Supply to the U.S. A significant milestone has been reached in the global critical minerals supply chain with the signing of a new mining agreement between Trinity Metals, a leading mining company operating in Rwanda, and Global Tungsten, headquartered in Pennsylvania, USA. Under this deal, tungsten will be exported directly from Rwanda to the United States, reinforcing both countries’ roles in securing essential resources for advanced industries. The agreement has been warmly welcomed by U.S. officials. Eric… Read More Here

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Copperbelt Energy Corporation Forecasts 42% EPS Growth for H1 2025

August 29, 2025August 29, 2025 Constance

Copperbelt Energy Corporation Plc (CEC) has released a trading statement indicating that its earnings per share (EPS) for the half-year ended 30 June 2025 are expected to be approximately 42% higher than those recorded in the same period in 2024. The growth is primarily driven by the partial write-back of previously impaired receivables from Konkola Copper Mines Plc (KCM), totaling US$10.4 million, combined with increased revenue across all business segments. In accordance with the Lusaka Securities Exchange (LuSE) Listing Requirements, CEC cautioned shareholders that the information in this trading statement… Read More Here

International Corporate News Tin

Andrada Mining Ramps Up Tin Output with New Jig Plant and Stronger FY2026 Outlook

August 29, 2025August 29, 2025 Constance

Andrada Mining Boosts Tin Production at Uis, Commissions New Jig Plant to Double Output Andrada Mining has reported higher tin shipments and steady operational progress in FY2025, positioning its Uis operation in Namibia for stronger growth as new capacity comes online. The company shipped 59 tin consignments, up from 53 in FY2024, supported by increased throughput and plant efficiency. Construction of a modular jig plant was completed on time and on budget, with commissioning beginning in August 2025. The facility is expected to create a pathway for a near-term doubling… Read More Here

International Corporate News Gold

Asante Gold Secures $500M Financing to Boost Bibiani and Chirano Mines in Ghana

August 29, 2025August 29, 2025 Constance

Asante Gold Raises $500 Million to Expand Ghana Operations and Target 500,000 oz Annual Output by 2028 Canada’s Asante Gold has finalized a $500-million financing package to accelerate the development and expansion of its Bibiani and Chirano gold mines in Ghana, the company announced on Monday. The package includes net proceeds from a $125-million second utilization under its $150-million senior debt facility. A first drawdown of $5 million was completed on August 14, while a $20-million revolving credit facility is now fully available. “Closing this financing is transformative for Asante,”… Read More Here