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💎 Diamond production in South Africa is at a 10-year low 📉 Closure of Venetia diamond mine has led to the drop ⛏ De Beers is transitioning Venetia to underground to extend its life Diamond mining production in South Africa has hit a 10-year low. Before 2023, the country produced an average of 8.5-million carats a year. By 2023, production had dropped to 6.1-million carats. The reason for the drop is that De Beers’ Venetia diamond mine reached the end of its open-pit operations in December 2022. The mine accounted for 40% of South Africa’s diamond production, according to the Minerals Council. South Africa remains among the top 10 diamond-producing countries, contributing 5% of the world’s diamonds. The largest producers are Russia with 37.3-million carats and Botswana, with an output of 25-million carats, according to 2023 data from Kimberley Process. De Beers is developoing Venetia as an underground mine to extend its operational life until the 2040s. The company expects to extract 88-million carats from this new phase. 📊 Visit the Our World in Charts gallery on our website >> link in comments below #Diamonds #DiamondProduction #SouthAfrica #MiningIndustry #VenetiaMine #DeBeers #MiningNews #EconomicImpact #ResourceManagement #IndustryUpdate #SustainableMining #OurWorldInCharts #OWIC De Beers Group Minerals Council South Africa

Je suis heureuse de partager avec vous mon article paru dans le journal *Xibaaru* d’Eramet Grande Côte. Cet article offre un aperçu détaillé du processus d'extraction du sable de zircon. N'hésitez pas à le consulter pour en savoir plus sur cette industrie clé. Bonne lecture! #mining #chemicalengineering #sablesmineralises #bebenchmark

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🔔 New episode this week takeaway~ China's domestic bauxite supply in northern regions is unlikely to see any improvement before the Chinese Lunar New Year. According to Mysteel's survey, bauxite mines in Sanmenxia remained closed and are unlikely to be resumed before the Spring Festival. Besides, the Two Sessions in early March will also have some impact on mining activity as usual.  Guinea bauxite supply issue remained in the spotlight. The impact of the explosion is expanding. According to some sources, a few bauxite mines have suspended production of late. Some mines are trying to find ways to solve the diesel supply issue. However, no suitable measures have been found so far. #Guinea #bauxite #Turkey #RedSea #Inventory

🔔 New episode this week takeaway~ China's domestic bauxite supply in northern regions is unlikely to see any improvement before the Chinese Lunar New Year. According to Mysteel's survey, bauxite mines in Sanmenxia remained closed and are unlikely to be resumed before the Spring Festival. Besides, the Two Sessions in early March will also have some impact on mining activity as usual.  Guinea bauxite supply issue remained in the spotlight. The impact of the explosion is expanding. According to some sources, a few bauxite mines have suspended production of late. Some mines are trying to find ways to solve the diesel supply issue. However, no suitable measures have been found so far. #Guinea #Bauxite #RedSea #Turkey #inventory

Voici mon dernier article qui examine les diverses répercussions des activités minières sur les communautés autochtones aux Philippines. 

The Significant Millions: Unlocking the Potential of Artisanal and small-scale Miners Over 40 million artisanal and small-scale miners work tirelessly to extract gold from challenging terrains. These "Significant Millions" are not just miners but key contributors to the local and international economies. Despite facing tough conditions, miners like Japonj from Migori - Kenya, just like in other parts of the world, are determined to grow their operations from artisanal to large-scale mining. With the expertise of professionals like Geologist David Ndago and recent supportive changes in mining laws that seek to accommodate and promote ASM, these miners are adopting safer and more efficient practices. Government and NGO support further boosts their efforts, providing training, resources, and better access to markets. The coming together through cooperatives is another big step that the miners have made towards realising the powe of "The Significant Millions" The evolving landscape of artisanal mining in holds immense potential for economic growth, sustainable development, and community prosperity. The story of the Significant Millions is one of resilience and ambition, paving the way for a brighter future in the mining sector. #ASM #EconomicDevelopment #MiningIndustry #GoldMining

le résumé des activités du #PGSM

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Kuya Silver starts production in Bethania Silver Mine Kuya Silver has announced in the press release that the production in Bethania Silver Mine has started. The exploitation begins from the Española vein system at the 640 level. Mineralized material is being hauled to the surface using the pre-existing decline and a surface winch. Kuya Silver informs that in the coming months, the company will continue reconditioning at the 640 and 670 levels, and develop production access for the 12 de Mayo and Victoria vein systems. Production is expected to progressively ramp up to an initial target of 350 tons per day. Initial production is being stockpiled at the mine to be transported in larger batches for milling. While the first processing batch may take a month or more, we anticipate transitioning to producing a processing batch every few days as operations scale. Christian Aramayo commented: "Achieving first production from the Bethania mine is a monumental milestone for Kuya Silver and signifies the beginning of increased production in this rich silver district. The dedication of the Kuya Silver team in Peru has been instrumental in reaching this point, demonstrating perseverance and proficiency while fostering a strong culture of safety and care for our surroundings." #mining, #miningindustry, #silver, #peru