TGME construction accelerates Theta Gold Mines (TGM) is accelerating the TGME gold plant build with the strategic procurement of a cutting-edge Titan GDM3065 – 900kW Ball Mill Circuit from MechProTech, a leading engineering firm. The high-impact order reflects TGM’s commitment to world-class processing technology and sets the stage for rapid construction progress. The comprehensive package—featuring two, high-performance ball mills, an integrated feed system, and containerised MCC panels—will be manufactured in Johannesburg. First fills of lubrication and grinding media are included to ensure a smooth commissioning phase. Backed by a robust service agreement, on-site training, and full commissioning support from MechProTech’s expert engineers, this partnership is expected to drive operational excellence and establish a new benchmark in mineral processing performance. Comments by the Executive Chairman, Bill Guy: “TGM has taken a decisive step toward delivering the TGME gold plant by placing an order with MechProTech for a state-of-the-art 900kW Ball Mill Circuit. This procurement is not just a major equipment milestone—it’s a clear signal of TGM’s commitment to commissioning the plant by the end of 2026. The comprehensive circuit package, including two high-performance ball mills, Switch Metals signs MOU with Xcelsior Switch Metals, the exploration mining company focused on critical metals and minerals in Côte d’Ivoire, has signed
TGM is accelerating the TGME gold plant build.
integrated feed systems, and containerised (Motor Control Centre) MCC panels, will be manufactured and delivered within 25 weeks. This timeline aligns with Theta’s plug-and-play construction model, designed to accelerate build speed and reduce capital expenditure. Importantly, the mill comes with a performance guarantee and includes full commissioning support, on-site training, and a robust service level agreement—ensuring operational readiness and reliability from day one. This partnership with MechProTech strengthens Theta’s execution capability and reinforces itsstrategic pathway to first gold production.” n
The partnership with Xcelsior will accelerate the production plan of the Issia Tantalum Project.
a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Xcelsior Capital Advisors (Xcelsior). Xcelsior provides financing to producers of critical metals and minerals including miners, processors, refiners, recyclers and manufacturers. It is partnered with Wogen Resources, a global physical commodities trader specialising in off-exchange critical metals and minerals, including tantalum and niobium. Karl Akueson, CEO of Switch Metals, commented: “This is another major step forward for Switch Metals. The initiation of a strategic partnership with Xcelsior will accelerate our exploration, development and sales opportunities for the near-term production plan at the company’s Issia Tantalum Project. Switch’s early alignment with specialist and nimble participants within the specialist metals markets such as Xcelsior, adds to our credibility as an ambitious miner of these critical metals. We look forward to working with Xcelsior to access their funding and sales network, as well as their technical and ESG advisory expertise.” The MOU outlines the key terms for a
Market support – developing marketing strategies to achieve material sales and enhanced pricing, particularly of Issia’s coltan concentrate; and Technical and ESG support – applying the most up-to-date technical and ESG practices to achieve superior production ethics and technical performance. n
proposed strategic partnership between the parties to collaborate on common objectives, including: Securing exploration and development funding to develop Switch’s portfolio of critical metal and mineral assets – with a priority on the company’s Issia tantalum project.
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