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Technical Bulletin 95: Corrective action: unlocking the true value of oil analysis programmes 1

Organisations that invest in oil analysis expect returns on their investment that include improved reliability, reduced downtime and measurable cost savings. However, these outcomes are not guaranteed. Condition monitoring specialist company, WearCheck, asserts that the real value of oil analysis lies not only in identifying problems, but in how effectively organisations respond to them. In WearCheck Technical Bulletin 95, author Shesby Chabay, head of operations at WearCheck Zimbabwe, investigates the reasons behind organisations’ inability to attain cost savings and discusses how to optimise operational cost savings by being responsive to… Read More Here

International

Panama Moves to Authorize Removal of Stockpiled Ore at Cobre Panama Mine

April 7, 2026April 7, 2026 Constance

Panama Prepares to Approve Ore Exports from First Quantum’s Cobre Panama Mine, Unlocking Jobs and Potential Copper Revenue Panama is preparing to authorize the removal and processing of stockpiled ore at First Quantum’s shuttered Cobre Panama copper mine, marking a significant step in managing the idled operation and mitigating long-term environmental and financial risks. Commerce and Industries Minister Julio Moltó said the government expects to issue a formal resolution by Tuesday at the latest, allowing the company to extract and export material that was mined and stored on site before… Read More Here

Gold Corporate News International

West African Resources Forecasts Record Gold Production in 2026 Driven by Kiaka and Sanbrado Mines

April 5, 2026April 5, 2026 Constance

West African Resources to Produce 430,000–490,000 Ounces of Gold in 2026 with Burkina Faso Operations Leading Growth West African Resources is set for a landmark year in 2026, projecting annual gold production of 430,000 to 490,000 ounces, fueled by its operations in Burkina Faso. The increase reflects the first full year of output from the Kiaka mine, the country’s largest, alongside continued strong performance from its founding Sanbrado mine. The company is targeting an all-in sustaining cost (AISC) of under $1,900 per ounce, signaling robust margins despite global gold price… Read More Here

International Corporate News

Vedanta to Split into Five Listed Companies as Part of Major Restructuring

March 31, 2026March 31, 2026 Constance

India’s Vedanta Set to Demerge into Five Public Companies to Reduce Debt and Unlock Value India-based Vedanta Limited will break up into five separately listed companies early next month, as part of a multi-year restructuring program designed to reduce debt and unlock shareholder value. The demerger plan, approved by a tribunal in December, will see Vedanta operate as the holding company for its base metals business, while four other entities Vedanta Aluminium, Talwandi Sabo Power, Vedanta Steel and Iron, and Malco Energy will be separately listed. Anil Agarwal told the… Read More Here

International Copper

Chile’s Copper Production Falls to Nine-Year Low, Highlighting Global Supply Pressures

March 31, 2026March 31, 2026 Constance

Chile Records Lowest Monthly Copper Output in Nearly Nine Years Amid Ore Grade Challenges Chile, the world’s largest copper producer, reported its lowest monthly copper output in almost nine years, reflecting ongoing challenges from declining ore grades and underperformance at key mines. Production totaled 378,554 metric tons in February, down 8.5% from January and 4.8% compared with February of last year, according to figures released by the national statistics agency. This is the lowest monthly output since March 2017, when a strike temporarily halted operations at Escondida Mine, one of… Read More Here

International Copper Exploration New Mining Projects

Botswana Minerals Launches Phase 1 Exploration Programme at Ngamiland Copper Licences

March 31, 2026March 31, 2026 Constance

Botswana Minerals Begins Phase 1 Work to Identify Drill Targets at Prospective Copper Projects in Botswana’s Damara Belt London- and Botswana-listed Botswana Minerals has commenced its Phase 1 exploration programme at its highly prospective copper licences in Ngamiland, where the company controls significant land holdings in the underexplored north-eastern extension of the Damara Belt. The immediate objective of the programme is to refine and prioritise the most promising exploration targets across the licence package, while defining geophysical survey priorities that will support the identification of high-confidence drilling locations. The outcome… Read More Here

International Corporate News

Glencore’s South African Ferrochrome Operations at Risk Amid Electricity Tariff Dispute

March 29, 2026March 29, 2026 Constance

Glencore Faces Uncertainty in South Africa as Ferrochrome Plants Struggle With High Power Costs Glencore’s ferrochrome operations in South Africa face growing uncertainty as the company signals it may withdraw from negotiations with the government over a proposed discounted electricity package. Without lower power costs, the multinational warns, its loss-making smelters cannot remain viable, putting thousands of jobs at risk. On February 27, Eskom, South Africa’s state-owned electricity utility, offered steeply discounted rates to the country’s two largest ferrochrome producers, including Glencore, in an effort to keep the plants operational.… Read More Here

International Economy Gold

Middle East Tensions Disrupt Zimbabwe’s Gold Exports

March 29, 2026March 29, 2026 Constance

Zimbabwe Faces Gold Export Challenges as Middle East Conflict Disrupts Shipping Routes Zimbabwe is facing growing challenges in exporting its gold due to ongoing tensions in the Middle East, a situation similar to Ghana’s recent logistical difficulties. The United Arab Emirates (UAE), a key destination for Zimbabwe’s gold shipments, accounted for 45% of the country’s total gold export revenues last year. The regional conflict has disrupted both air and maritime routes. Major shipping lines, including Maersk, have suspended operations through the Strait of Hormuz, forcing vessels to reroute around the… Read More Here

New WearCheck agent in East Africa

March 29, 2026March 29, 2026 Constance

Condition monitoring specialist company, WearCheck, recently teamed up with Tanzania-based condition monitoring company, Technical and Engineering Solutions (TES), to bring an extensive range of reliability solutions to customers in East Africa. National sales manager for WearCheck, Juliane de Beer, says the partnership is already operational, with TES/WearCheck customers in Tanzania benefiting from the combined service offering. ‘ Through TES, we can now extend WearCheck’s specialist services into a whole new part of East Africa, which complements our WearCheck branch in Mozambique’. While TES provides local expertise in Tanzania, samples are… Read More Here

International Corporate News Gold

Barrick Slows Reko Diq Development as Security Risks Extend Project Review

March 29, 2026March 29, 2026 Constance

Barrick Delays $5.6 Billion Reko Diq Copper-Gold Project in Pakistan Amid Rising Regional Security Concerns Barrick Mining Corporation (TSX: ABX, NYSE: B) has announced plans to slow development of the Reko Diq copper-gold project in Pakistan’s Balochistan province and extend its project review period, citing heightened regional security risks linked to tensions in the Middle East. The decision, first reported by the Financial Times, introduces additional uncertainty around the timeline for one of the world’s largest undeveloped copper-gold deposits. Barrick’s shares traded slightly lower following the announcement, moving within a… Read More Here