DRA Global

25/05/2026

DRA Global is pleased to be attending this year’s Junior Indaba, alongside colleagues from Minopex and SENET , engaging with industry stakeholders focused on the future of junior mining in Africa.

🎤James Smith, CEO of DRA Global, will be chairing the session on funding junior mining projects, facilitating discussion on investment dynamics and project development pathways.

🎤 Alistair Hodgkinson, COO of DRA Global, will participate as a panelist in the session exploring where the best opportunities for junior mining in Africa lie.

DRA’s participation reflects our continued commitment to supporting the development of junior mining projects through practical, insight-led solutions across the project lifecycle. By engaging in these conversations, we strengthen our ability to help clients navigate funding, development, and ex*****on challenges in a rapidly evolving market.

19/05/2026

DRA Global is pleased to be attending WAMPEX 2026 in Accra alongside industry peers including SENET and Minopex, joining key stakeholders from across West Africa’s mining and energy sectors.

As one of the region’s leading mining and power events, WAMPEX continues to serve as a key platform for collaboration, knowledge sharing, and engagement on the opportunities and challenges shaping the future of mining in West Africa.

Visit DRA Global at Booth 251-D20 to connect with our team and explore discussions around project development, operational performance, innovation, and sustainable growth across the mining value chain.

15/05/2026

DRA Global is pleased to share that David Anonychuk, Senior Vice President – Advisory and Growth, NAMER, will be participating in several upcoming industry events across North America focused on critical minerals, supply chains, and the future of mining.

Throughout May, David will contribute as a moderator, panellist, and presenter at the SME New York Conference, the EU-Canada Business Forum 2026, and the CIM Management and Economics Society Discussion Group Seminar.

These discussions will explore key industry priorities including critical minerals, rare earth elements, supply chain resilience, economic security, and the growing importance of international collaboration in supporting the global energy transition.
Learn more about the events below:

SME New York Conference
https://community.smenet.org/currenttrendsinminingfinance/program/at-a-glance
EU-Canada Business Forum 2026
https://spaincanadacc.org/event_cc/eu-canada-business-forum-2026/
CIM Management and Economics Society Discussion Group Seminar
https://www.cimmes.org/blog/event/canada-has-what-the-world-wants-transforming-critical-mineral-supply-chains/

DRA’s participation reflects our continued commitment to contributing practical and strategic insight to the conversations shaping the future of mining and project development globally.

08/05/2026

DRA is pleased to be partnering with Azure Minerals on a Definitive Feasibility Study for the Andover Lithium Project.

The Andover Lithium Project is Azure Minerals’ flagship development, located in the heart of the West Pilbara region of Western Australia. The DFS will be a key step in advancing the project as part of the broader integrated feasibility program.

Josh Kember, Senior Vice President – APAC, commented:

“Andover is a significant addition to the next generation of lithium projects in the Pilbara. This award reflects the depth of our lithium capability in Australia and the strength of the team we have built locally. We look forward to partnering with Azure Minerals to progress Andover through this next phase.”

13/03/2026

We are proud to share that DRA Projects and DRA Shared Services SA were recognised at the Mining Qualifications Authority 2026 Good Practice Awards for achieving the highest alignment between the Workplace Skills Plan (WSP) and Annual Training Report (ATR). This recognition reflects the strong collaboration of the Human Resources teams across DRA Global.

This recognition highlights the organisation’s strong commitment to impactful skills development and ensuring that training initiatives are closely aligned with both business needs and industry priorities.

We are especially proud to celebrate that DRA Projects received the award in the Large Company category, while DRA Shared Services South Africa was recognised in the Medium Company category.

This achievement reflects the collective effort across the business to prioritise learning, development, and the growth of critical skills within the mining and engineering sector.

A big thank you to everyone who contributes to making our skills development initiatives a success.

02/03/2026

Minopex and SENET are proud sponsors of the 27th African Mining Breakfast and the 24th Investing in African Mining Seminar, taking place on 3 March 2026 at the Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel.

The event provides valuable networking opportunities and strategic insights into investment across African mining projects, alongside the Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) 2026.

James Smith, CEO of DRA Global, will be attending, along with Alistair Hodgkinson, COO of DRA Global, who will be representing DRA at the seminar.

We look forward to connecting with industry peers and stakeholders throughout the event.

26/02/2026

DRA Global will be attending the Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) 2026, taking place from 1–4 March in Toronto, Canada.

As the world’s premier mineral exploration and mining convention, PDAC brings together more than 27,000 professionals from over 125 countries, providing a platform for technical exchange, investment dialogue, and industry collaboration.

Our team looks forward to engaging with clients, partners, and industry stakeholders to discuss project development, engineering solutions, and opportunities across key mining markets.

Come visit us at Booth #423 and connect with our team.

19/02/2026

We’re excited to share a feature from Mining Review Africa (Issue 1, 2026) highlighting progress on the Kabanga Nickel Project in Tanzania, where DRA Global is playing a key role in advancing one of Africa’s most important critical minerals developments.

The article outlines how Lifezone Metals is progressing toward a Final Investment Decision later this year. With a robust Feasibility Study in place, Kabanga is set to produce 902 kt of nickel, 134 kt of copper and 69 kt of cobalt over an 18-year Life of Mine, strengthening global clean-energy supply chains.

Read the full feature here:

Kabanga will require ±50 MW of power and this will be supplied via an 88 km long, 220 kV overhead line by TANESCO," - Gerick Mouton.

18/02/2026

DRA is pleased to be participating in Mineral Processing Circuits ‘26, hosted by MEI Conferences.

We look forward to the technical presentation, “Integration of Ultrafine Flotation within an MF2 Circuit: Optimizing Copper Recovery and Energy Efficiency at the Copperwood Project,” with 🎤 Aghil Ojaghi, Ph.D., P.Eng representing DRA as a speaker.

This conference remains an important platform for advancing innovation in mineral processing, circuit optimisation, and sustainable project outcomes. We look forward to engaging with industry peers and contributing to meaningful technical dialogue throughout the event.