The MiningWrap BriefNo. 1
Ivanhoe disputes Zijin's account of damage at Kakula mine
The week in African mining — 22 May 2025.
1CopperIvanhoe disputes Zijin's account of damage at Kakula mineIvanhoe Mines publicly contradicted joint-venture partner Zijin Mining's description of roof collapses at the Kakula copper mine, saying inspections found no evidence of structural failure.
2PolicyMantashe unveils Critical Minerals and Metals Strategy for South AfricaMinister Gwede Mantashe released South Africa's Critical Minerals and Metals Strategy, prioritising beneficiation and industrialisation around a shortlist of minerals judged most important to the economy.
3CopperSeismic activity forces shutdown of Ivanhoe's Kakula underground mineIvanhoe Mines temporarily suspended underground operations at its Kakula copper mine in the DRC after seismic activity, evacuating staff and cutting concentrator throughput.
4PolicySA gazettes MPRDA amendments meant to overhaul mining regulationThe Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources published draft amendments to the MPRDA for public comment, aiming to speed up licensing while adding new empowerment and compliance conditions.