Richards Bay Minerals & Voltalia Bolobedu Solar Project: Powering Mining Decarbonisation in South Africa
A 148MW solar facility supplying Richards Bay Minerals marks a significant step in integrating renewable energy into mining operations, improving energy security while accelerating emissions reduction across South Africa’s resource sector.
Kumba Iron Ore Scales Renewable Energy to Strengthen Mine Resilience and Cut Costs
Kumba Iron Ore is advancing decarbonisation and operational resilience through its partnership with Envusa Energy, as a new 520 MW renewable energy cluster demonstrates how mining operations can reduce emissions while improving cost performance and energy security.
Eldorado Gold Corporation Completes Acquisition of Foran Mining Corporation to Expand Copper Portfolio
Eldorado Gold has completed its acquisition of Foran Mining, adding the McIlvenna Bay project to its portfolio and increasing exposure to copper, a critical mineral, while reinforcing long-term growth and asset resilience.
QMines Secures $15M QIC Investment to Fast-Track Mt Chalmers Copper-Gold Project Toward Production
QMines has secured a $15 million strategic investment from QIC’s Critical Minerals and Battery Technology Fund to accelerate development of its Mt Chalmers copper and gold project in Queensland, strengthening project funding, reducing shareholder dilution, and supporting a fully funded pathway through Definitive Feasibility Study and Final Investment Decision.
Mariana Minerals’ Utah Copper Mine Restart Signals a New Era of Autonomous Mining and Refining
Autonomous mining is moving from pilot programs to full-scale operational strategy, and Mariana Minerals is making a bold claim at the center of that shift.
Epiroc Enhances Performance with New PowerROC T25
Epiroc has launched the new-generation PowerROC T25 surface drill rig, offering notable improvements for quarry and aggregate operations.
Investing in African Mining Indaba 2026 : A New Era for Sustainable Action
The recent release of the Investing in Mining Indaba 2026 Post Event Report offers a timely reflection on a landmark edition of the annual event, held between 9th and 12th February 2026 in Cape Town, South Africa.
BCG and the Race to Secure Critical Minerals
Boston Consulting Group has emerged as a critical partner for governments, mining companies, and industrial buyers navigating the critical minerals landscape. The company helps stakeholders build coordinated, market-ready approaches, turning fragmented efforts into systematic solutions.
