15.08.2023

UGL awarded Expansion Contract to support Construction of Lithium Processing Trains at the World Leading Plant in Western Australia

• Albemarle awards a $330 million contract to UGL, a member of the Cimic group
• UGL will support construction of lithium processing Trains 3 & 4 at the world leading plant
• Albemarle and its major Kemerton contractors launch massive recruitment campaign  
  
  

14.08.2023

SMT Scharf AG: strong After-Sales business - H1 2023

SMT Scharf AG (WKN A3DRAE; ISIN DE000A3DRAE2), a worldwide leading provider of customised transport solutions and logistics systems for underground mining, has today published its final results for the first half of 2023.  

Market-Place-4.0 Akobo Minerals

14.08.2023

Akobo Minerals appoints Prof. Steven Rupprecht as Mine Manager and Strategic Adviser

Akobo Minerals appoints Steven Rupprecht as Mine Manager and Strategic Adviser (credits: Akobo Minerals)

Akobo Minerals AB (publ) (Euronext and Frankfurt: AKOBO), the Scandinavian-based Ethiopian gold exploration and boutique mining company, today announced that it has appointed Professor Steven Rupprecht as Mine Manager and Strategic Adviser to its operation situated in south-west Ethiopia.

Prof Rupprecht is an internationally recognized corporate consultant with over 35 years’ experience working with major mining companies and world-renowned consulting firms. He was Group Mining Engineer for GoldFields, covering over 13 South African gold mines. After a period as Principal Mining Engineer with consulting firm, RSG Global, he took up executive positions in various mining firms including Board Technical Director of a listed coal company.  Rupprecht has also spent a period as the Chairperson for the regulatory organization, SAMCODES, (equivalent to JORC). He has acted as a competent person for large-scale mines and has provided investment advice which has been pivotal in investment decisions.

Before taking up this position, Rupprecht initially worked for Akobo Minerals as a consultant and was instrumental in the design and management of the mining operation at Segele since shortly after its discovery in 2021. He is now heavily engaged in bringing the project to success as the mine nears start-up and with it the first flow of income.  Rupprecht’s combined skills in hands-on management and strategic analysis will also be used to leverage the exciting Gingibil project – the next exploration and mine target area - and review any potential medium-term Ethiopia-wide expansion projects.

Jørgen Evjen, CEO of Akobo Minerals, said: “I am proud to attract another international name to the Akobo Minerals team in Ethiopia. Steven is a renowned name in the industry and the experience he brings means he will be able to ensure our Segele mine and processing plant remains on track and develop in accordance with our operational and financial objectives. Additionally, his knowledge will be invaluable as we explore potential new targets and the long-term strategic direction for the company.”

Steven Rupprecht said: “I began working with Akobo Minerals over two years ago when the Segele project was just a paper sketch and a number of goals. To now see the project reaching fruition is a great achievement and testament to the skills and resilience of the Akobo team. The Segele Mine is an exciting high-grade low-tonnage project with great potential, but I want Segele to be the first step in the company’s successful growth. We are already targeting further exploration opportunities and I look forward to developing these in the coming years for the benefit of our investors, employees and the local community.”

Source: Akobo Minerals

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14.08.2023

Pula on the move in Mozambique and Malawi

In an effort to expand its presence in the critical minerals space for EV batteries and other green energy uses, Pula is positioning itself to expand its holdings beyond its graphite assets in Tanzania. Starting with conversations that began in March, which culminated in a visit to Mozambique in May, the Pula Group has completed the initial steps in setting up the Pula Group Mozambique.  

11.08.2023

Haver & Boecker Niagara opens Service Center in Brazil

Haver & Boecker Niagara recently opened a new service and support facility in Parauapebas, Brazil. The company welcomed clients, partners, friends, local community and city authorities to the grand opening celebration. The 43,055-square-foot (4,000 square-meter) facility provides service and support for mining operations throughout the region through cutting-edge diagnostics, equipment refurbishment, parts stocking and more.