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Premier Minns to Open IMARC 2025 as $17.8m Windfall Beckons for NSW

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 …

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Partnerships Key to Formalising Africa’s ASM Sector – Typhoon

Strong partnerships across global mining institutions, governments and the private sector are essential to formalising Africa’s artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) sector, this is according to Kwaku Nsiah-Asare, Chief Executive Officer of Typhoon Greenfield Development. Speaking at African Mining Week 2025, Nsiah-Asare stressed that collaboration remains the cornerstone for building …

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The lube kitchen series part 9: metal deactivators – oiling the wheels of corrosion control

Metal deactivators play a key role in the fight against corrosion. This is the next focus in the ongoing discussion about lubricant additives, with condition monitoring specialist company, WearCheck.   What are metal deactivators? Organic complexes containing nitrogen or sulphur, amines, sulphides and phosphites   What do they do? Reduce …

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Toxic Metal Spike Threatens Ghanaian Gold Towns as Mercury Levels Skyrocket

A surge in artisanal gold mining fueled by booming bullion prices is driving dangerous levels of mercury and arsenic contamination in Ghanaian communities, according to a stark new government-backed study. The joint report by the New York-based environmental group Pure Earth and the Ghana Environmental Protection Authority found soil readings …

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Newmont achieves first gold pour at Ahafo North project

Newmont Corporation’s first gold pour at its Ahafo North Project took place this month, marking a critical milestone toward commercial production in the fourth quarter of 2025. The achievement follows the completion of key development phases, including ore stockpiling that began in late 2024, and the commissioning of critical infrastructure, …

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Ghanaian Minister Reassures Investors Amid Mining Dispute

Ghana’s Lands and Natural Resources Minister, Armah-Kofi Buah, sought to reassure international investors that the country remains a secure and profitable mining jurisdiction, despite a high-profile legal dispute that has stalled a major gold project. Speaking at the Africa Down Under conference, Buah addressed concerns raised by Ibaera Capital, the …

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Asante Gold Secures $500 Million to Fund Ghana Gold Mine Expansion

Asante Gold Corp. has completed a $500 million financing package to support the development and expansion of its Bibiani and Chirano gold mines in Ghana. The capital infusion is designed to accelerate production targets and reduce operational costs at its West African assets. The company announced it has received net …

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The lube kitchen part 7: detergent additives – keeping your parts clean

By Steven Lumley, technical manager, WearCheck The topic of oil additives is vast, and Steven Lumley – technical manager for WearCheck  – continues the conversation around these essential components of a good engine-management programme, this time with a new focus: detergent additives.   What are they? Organo-metallic compounds of calcium …

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