Omnia Holdings subsidiary BME, in partnership with Swedish-based Hypex Bio Explosives Technology (Hypex Bio), is extending its collaboration beyond Canada by initiating an infrastructure and product development programme for the Southern African Development Community (SADC) market. The two companies will gradually introduce the world’s first commercially available hydrogen peroxide explosives …

Jubilee Metals, the London- and Johannesburg-listed company now prioritizing copper extraction in Zambia, reported on Friday, October 17, that it is making steady progress toward finalizing the sale of its substantial South African chrome and platinum group metals (PGM) operations. The divestiture represents a critical step in the company’s strategic …

Australia is poised to meet the surging global demand for heavy rare earths (HREs) following China’s decision to halt exports, a move that could reshape the global minerals landscape. The announcement comes on the heels of a high-level meeting between Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and U.S. President Donald Trump, which …

TSX-listed copper, nickel and gold producer First Quantum Minerals (FQM) has outlined key steps for Zambia to achieve its ambitious target of 3Mt of copper production per year by 2032. To reach this milestone, about 815Mt of ore will need to be mined, considering the decline in ore grades from …

Weir is redefining the comminution landscape with a fully integrated approach that unites its ENDURON® range of high-pressure grinding rolls (HPGRs), crushers, and screens which is now strengthened by its in-house screening media. “Combined with our renowned service culture and extensive global footprint, this creates a truly unmatched offering. In …

Fighting against rust in lubrication systems is an age-old battle. This edition of WearCheck’s Lube Kitchen Series highlights the important role played by corrosion inhibitors. What are they? Metal phenolates, basic metal sulfonates, fatty acids, amines, Zinc dithiophosphates What do they do? Prevent corrosion and rusting of metal parts in …

Zambia is gearing up for a record year in copper production, capitalizing on surging global prices and significant supply disruptions elsewhere, positioning the nation for a major economic windfall. With copper trading near record highs—and banks like Goldman Sachs Group Inc. forecasting further gains as the market moves into a …

New South Wales (NSW)’s Premier Chris Minns will open the International Mining and Resources Conference (IMARC) 2025, spotlighting the event’s growing influence and its projected $17.8 million boost to the state’s economy. Set for 21–23 October 2025 at the ICC Sydney, IMARC 2025 will be the event’s biggest edition yet, drawing over 10,000 delegates from more than 120 countries. Minns …

Blue Fox licence exercise reveals junior mining’s new reality of modest capital commitments and strategic vagueness masquerading as growth strategy. When a London-listed mining company announces it’s “committed to spending not less than £400,000” over two and a half years, you’re witnessing either extreme capital discipline or a company operating …

PIX4Dcatch is a user-friendly 3D scanning and AR visualization tool used by professionals in industries such as underground utility mapping and construction. Paired with the Trimble® Catalyst™ DA2 positioning system, this comprehensive solution combines photogrammetry, LiDAR technology, and RTK positioning to deliver centimeter accuracy, making it a value-added tool for …