Tharisa assures stakeholders it is managing cybersecurity incident

Integrated resource group Tharisa is managing a cybersecurity incident after detecting unauthorised activity on its network. The miner on December 19 confirmed that operations remain unaffected. 

Eskom reports R25.5bn loss amid systemic challenges, recovery efforts

State-owned power utility Eskom has reported a R25.5-billion loss before tax for the financial year ending March 31, 2024, following a year marked by operational setbacks, financial strain and... 

Sibanye inks $500m streaming agreement with Franco-Nevada

Multinational metals and mining group Sibanye-Stillwater has entered into a $500-million streaming agreement with Franco-Nevada (Barbados) Corporation, a subsidiary of Franco-Nevada Corporation.... 

Horizon completes Pennys Find PFS, which confirms project’s viability

ASX-listed Horizon Minerals has completed the prefeasibility study (PFS) for the Pennys Find gold project, in Western Australia. The PFS confirms the project’s viability as a high-grade underground... 

Mandalay targeting gold production of up to 95 000 oz for 2025

TSX-listed Mandalay Resources Corporation is targeting consolidated gold-equivalent production of between 85 000 oz and 95 000 oz as part of its production and cost guidance for 2025. This includes... 

Global Atomic advancing uranium mine operations, first production expected in 2026

Uranium company Global Atomic Corporation is making significant strides towards achieving first production at its high-grade Dasa uranium mine, in Niger, by the first quarter of 2026. Despite... 

Gold Mountain reports revenue drop, third-quarter losses

Canadian exploration and development company Gold Mountain Mining experienced a sharp revenue decline in the third quarter of the 2025 financial year, with earnings falling to $594 404, compared... 

Sovereign Metals completes test pit backfilling at Malawi project

Mining and exploration company Sovereign Metals completed the test pit backfilling and the start of soil remediation as part of its pilot mining and land rehabilitation programme at the Kasiya... 

Jubilee facing production issues in Zambia amid power outages

Diversified metals processor Jubilee Metals, which has operations in South Africa and Zambia, has reported increased disruptions at its Roan facilities, in Zambia, owing to unplanned power outages... 

Nioko proposes buyout of Hummingbird amid the latter’s financial struggles

African investment company CIG's wholly-owned subsidiary Nioko Resources Corporation has announced a recommended cash offer to acquire debt-ridden Aim-listed Hummingbird Resources, aiming to... 

Interim study confirms Phalaborwa project’s viability

The findings of an interim study at miner Rainbow Rare Earths’ Phalaborwa project, in South Africa, has confirmed the project’s viability and “exceptional economics”, despite two years of... 

BlueScope, BHP, Rio Tinto to build ESF pilot plant to decarbonise Australian steel industry

The Kwinana Industrial Area, in Western Australia, has been selected as the location for Australia’s largest ironmaking electric smelting furnace (ESF) pilot plant. The project combines the... 

New tank design prevalence gaining momentum

A new bolted-tank design is gaining momentum in tailings retreatment operations, offering significant improvements in cost savings, construction time and operational efficiency. This design,... 

Modern remining equipment used at MTR

Tailings solutions provider Paragon Tailings’ involvement in gold producer Pan African Resources’ (PAR’s) Mogale Tailings Retreatment (MTR) operation has reinforced the growing importance of... 

Project combines profitability with sustainability

The Krugersdorp-based Mogale Tailings Retreatment (MTR) operation of JSE- and LSE-listed midtier gold producer Pan African Resources (PAR), commissioned in October 2024 and now fully operational,... 

Company’s EPCM role pivotal in project

Integrated service provider SGS Bateman played a “pivotal role” as the engineering, procurement and construction management (EPCM) contractor for midtier gold producer Pan African Resources’... 

Community engagement yields project success

The Mogale Tailings Retreatment (MTR) operation of midtier gold producer Pan African Resources (PAR) has significantly curbed illegal mining activities in the vicinity of its operations in the West... 

Initiative boosts renewable energy, efficiency

The electricity minus carbon dioxide, or e-co2 (pronounced eco-two), green energy benefit scheme, introduced by real estate investment trust Growthpoint Properties, is driving a shift towards... 

Female-led company redefines raise boring drilling in Africa

In a sector known for its high barriers to entry, 100% black-owned and female-led Laone Mining and Engineering is confident that it is changing the landscape of raise boring drilling in Africa... 

Company advances cable solutions

Electrical cable coupler manufacturer KonNx Africa is meeting the growing demand in the African mining industry for safer and more efficient power solutions with its innovative high-voltage cable... 

ESG trends suggest greater accountability

With environmental, social and governance (ESG) criteria becoming increasingly critical to stakeholders, mining companies in Africa face more demanding reporting requirements and evolving... 

Organiser adapts to changing environment

African mining professionals face a multitude of challenges that can hinder the ability to achieve sustainable growth, with research and market analyst company African Influence Exchange (AIE)... 

Conference underscores sustainable mining practices

As the African mining sector faces increasing pressure to integrate environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles, the inaugural ESG Conference – organised by membership organisation, the... 

Mental health challenges present significant risks

In African mining, mental health challenges pose significant risks to productivity and safety, though business management consultancy OIM Consulting group CEO Arjen De Bruin identifies a positive... 

Leveraging strategic foresight to strengthen African mining sector

The African Minerals Development Centre (AMDC) has recognised the value of a strategic foresight framework and anticipatory governance plan to improve the management of Africa’s mineral resources.... 

Suite of tailings solutions extract additional value

In response to rising demand for sustainable mining practices, equipment, services, and solutions supplier IHC Mining has launched a suite of advanced tailings rehandling and reprocessing solutions... 

Swimming pool valves improve efficiency

Boiler manufacturer and fluid management specialists Allmech has expanded its product offering by introducing the new Runxin automatic swimming pool valve. This addition to the company’s range of... 

Intelligent heating solutions drive sustainability efforts

Amid increasing concerns over rising electricity costs and a growing demand for sustainable energy, vertically integrated sustainable technology group Rubicon’s Apex SGS solar geyser system offers... 

EV charging system enhances energy efficiency, optimises use

Multinational technology company ABB’s Terra DC Fast Charger is positioned as a solution that advances both energy efficiency and sustainability in the electric vehicle (EV) charging industry, ABB... 

Collaborative robot enhances energy efficiency, sustainability

Multinational technology company ABB’s YuMi collaborative robot is playing a transformative role by contributing to both operational efficiency and environmental responsibility, making it an... 

AQS transforming lives with sustainable water solutions

 (Virtual Showroom): The completion of the solar borehole system in the Roots community, in Brits, located in South Africa’s North West province, spearheaded by pump supplier AxFlow AQS Liquid... 

App offers cost-effective solution

The Khanyisa Ops app – previously known as the WaterLeaks app – offers a cost-effective solution by integrating data from existing infrastructure, such as pump control systems, and combining it... 

Firm makes aquaponics, water treatment breakthrough

Water treatment supplier Fine Bubble Technologies (FBT) is making significant strides in the agriculture and aquaculture sectors with its nano bubble system, enhancing water treatment efficiency... 

Fungal research could remedy water crisis

Research led by University of the Free State (UFS) Professor Patricks Otomo explores the use of fungal mycelia for mycofiltration – a promising, eco-friendly solution that could help address water... 

Collaboration needed to address challenges

Industrial companies in KwaZulu-Natal are increasingly recognising the importance of water resilience and collaborative efforts to address shared water challenges, especially amid ongoing... 

Sanitation solutions key to addressing water scarcity

With the increasing demands on South Africa’s water infrastructure and the looming threat of water scarcity, advanced sanitation solutions are becoming critical to addressing the nation’s water... 

JV to ‘revolutionise’ water treatment

South Africa-based Valhalla Capital Partners has entered into a joint venture (JV) with Finnish wastewater treatment technology company EPSE Oy to introduce innovative water treatment solutions... 

New acquisition set to enhance pump dewatering solutions

The acquisition of speciality pump dewatering solutions provider IPR (previously Integrated Pump Rental) by global industrial company Atlas Copco’s Specialty Rental division, under the Power... 

Coatings, cladding enhance pump performance

Surface engineering company Thermaspray’s thermal spray coatings and laser cladding technologies are delivering significant benefits to the pumps industry, particularly for components subjected to... 

Pump enhances efficiency in dredging, mining

The OTTer-pump, developed by maritime technology supplier Royal IHC, which is present in the dredging, offshore, mining and defence industries, presents a versatile and efficient solution for...