Mining Blogs

Rising fatalities in mining continue to show traditional safety methods aren’t enough. It’s time to rethink using a digital solution to analyse risk. Leading companies are proving that streamlined, tech driven controls can save lives and improve operations. Why mining must evolve to tackle rising safety risks with digital solutions The latest report from the […]

This year, the International Commodity Summit (ICS2025) hosted by Hibarri joins forces with the Africa Energy Indaba to align resource markets with the energy economy. The collaboration marks a significant consolidation in Africa’s business events calendar. ICS2025 brings its influence across mining, commodities, and trade, while AEI commands the energy and infrastructure sectors. Together, they […]

Goldman Sachs lowered on Thursday its global copper mine supply forecast for 2025 and 2026 following a disruption at Indonesia’s Grasberg, the world’s second-largest copper mine. The incident, which occurred on September 8, trapped workers underground due to heavy mud flow, prompting operator Freeport-McMoRan to declare force majeure. The bank estimates there will be a total loss […]

China, the world’s biggest copper smelter, is studying ways to strengthen regulation on the expansion of smelting capacity, a state news outlet said on Thursday, as record low processing fees have curbed profits. Chen Xuesen, vice chairman at the China Nonferrous Metals Industry Association, was quoted as telling a meeting on Wednesday that low concentrate […]

China’s net gold imports via Hong Kong in August fell 39.11% from July, Hong Kong Census and Statistics Department data showed on Thursday. WHY IT’S IMPORTANT As the world’s leading gold consumer, China’s purchasing activities can significantly influence global gold markets. The Hong Kong data may not provide a complete picture of Chinese purchases, as […]

Introduction The integrated use of drone and laser scanning technology is transforming blast monitoring in industries like mining and construction, offering unprecedented levels of safety, accuracy, and efficiency. These technologies provide a comprehensive and detailed understanding of the entire blasting process, from initial site assessment to post-blast analysis, ultimately leading to optimized results and a […]

Highlights: Formation has commenced a fully funded 10,000 metre multi-phase drill program at its flagship N2 Gold Project near Matagami, Quebec, host to a global historic resource of ~870,000 ounces comprised of 18 Mt grading 1.5 g/t Au (~809,000 oz Au) across four zones (A, East, RJ-East, and Central)2,3 and 243 Kt grading 7.82 g/t Au […]

Introduction The profitability of mining operations is intricately linked to two key financial obligations: royalty agreements and the government take. These mechanisms, while distinct, work in tandem to determine the ultimate economic viability of a project, influencing everything from initial investment decisions to ongoing operational sustainability. Royalty agreements represent a direct payment to resource owners, […]