Lesotho diamond mine poised to start commercial production in June

Aim-listed diamond development company Firestone Diamonds expects its Liqhobong diamond mine, in Lesotho, to reach commercial production at the end of June. Commissioning of the mine started in... 

Perseus makes positive start to 2017, as Edikan’s Q1 production rises 51% q/q

Dual-listed gold miner Perseus Mining has made a positive start to 2017, with 48 655 oz of gold produced in the quarter ended March 31. Production for the quarter was 51% higher than that produced... 

Least-cost base case essential starting point for IRP process – Sawea

The South African Wind Energy Association (Sawea) has rejected the current base case scenario used for the 2016 Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) Update for Electricity, calling for the scenario to be... 

Local company partners with global software solutions major

Provider of integrated project cost management software solutions Ares Project Management LLC, subsidiary of Ares Holding Company, and South Africa-based, multi-layered consulting company Infracon... 

RBPlat to list R1.2bn unsecured convertible bonds, proceeds to fund Styldrift expansion ramp-up

The Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) has granted platinum mining company Royal Bafokeng Platinum (RBPlat) approval for the listing of R1.2-billion 7% senior unsecured convertible bonds. The bonds... 

Bushveld’s Lemur, Sinohydro to build coal-fired power plant in Madagascar

Aim-listed Bushveld Minerals’ Lemur Resources subsidiary has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Chinese State-owned hydropower engineering and construction company Sinohydro... 

Bushveld Minerals moves closer to SMC acquisition as it supports BEE deal

Aim-listed Bushveld Minerals has signed a a deed of settlement and undertaking (DSU) with Gingko Trading and Oakleaf Investments Holdings 115. Under the DSU, Bushveld will settle all demonstrable... 

Firestone narrows H1 loss, says Liqhobong on track for commercial production in June

Aim-listed Firestone Diamonds, which on Tuesday posted a $4.1-million loss before tax for the six months to December 31, expects its Liqhobong diamond mine, in Lesotho, to reach commercial... 

Revised mine plan, updated reserves extend life of Shanta’s New Luika mine

Aim-listed Shanta Gold has announced a revised mine plan for its New Luika gold mine, in Tanzania, for January 2017 to December 2023, as well as an updated reserve plan for the mine. The revised... 

Exosun, Lesedi partner to offer localised solar tracking solutions in South Africa

Global supplier of solar tracking solutions for ground-mounted photovoltaic (PV) plants Exosun and South Africa-based engineering, procurement and construction company Lesedi Nuclear Services have... 

Siemens on schedule to complete PRASA’s Gauteng signalling project in early 2020

International engineering company Siemens is on track and aims to complete its project scope for the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa’s (PRASA’s) rail signalling system project in early 2020.... 

Logistics firm records 50% growth, driven by SA, South American mining sectors

Logistics provider Dachser South Africa (SA) has, over the past three years seen a 50% increase in growth driven by the South African mining industry, as well as by growth in the South American... 

Regional demand grows for safety science company’s services

Global independent safety science company UL says demand for its services in Southern Africa has increased by more than 25% year-on-year since the company established a local footprint in 2015. The... 

New Hermanus Medical Village to open in January

The increasing population of Hermanus and the surrounding Overberg area, as well as high demand for quality medical facilities, has prompted Cape Town-based commercial and industrial property... 

New approach to deliver safe, efficient blasting and cost savings – AEL

South African explosives manufacturer and distributor AEL Mining Services has launched IntelliBlast, a holistic and flexible approach to help clients on their unique journey to optimal blast... 

Metso raising awareness about advantages of its offerings

By focusing on reducing costs and downtime for the mining industry, mining and industrial solutions provider Metso aims to raise awareness about the advantages of several of its offerings. This... 

Caterpillar to invest $1bn in Africa over next five years

US mining equipment manufacturer Caterpillar, its independent dealers and the Caterpillar Foundation are to invest $1-billion in business, education and training across Africa over the next five... 

South African renewables IPP in financing deal with Japan’s Inabata

Renewable energy independent power producer and energy consulting group Next Renewable Generation (NrG) has concluded a significant investment deal with large Japanese trading company Inabata to... 

As remanufacturing trend emerges worldwide, SA auto parts makers improve their capabilities

With remanufacturing gaining traction worldwide, local companies in the automotive sector are improving their capabilities in this discipline, says auto-electrical and battery distribution company... 

US miner using nanotechnology to recover gold

US-based start-up gold producer New Gold Recovery (NGR) has started gold production at its Black Rock Canyon mine, in Nevada, in the US, using a proprietary gold recovery process applying... 

Investing in climate resilience will be key to improving prospects for drought-prone farming sector

With several weather institutions expressing cautious optimism that South Africa could receive normal, or even above-normal, rainfall towards mid-summer – that is between December and January –... 

Voltage optimisation solution punted as way to cut energy costs

A deal by South African energy efficiency specialists Rhino Lighting and Powerstar South Africa (SA) has signalled the nationwide roll-out of a globally patented Powerstar range of voltage... 

Firm begins installing off-grid solar-charging stations in informal settlements

Following the successful installation of its solar-powered charging station in the Mooiplaas informal settlement, in Centurion, renewable-energy supplier ePower Holdings are installing additional... 

Investing in climate resilience will be key to improving prospects for drought-prone farming sector

With several weather institutions expressing cautious optimism that South Africa could receive normal, or even above-normal, rainfall towards mid-summer – that is between December and January –... 

PTM to advance Waterberg project to feasibility, construction decision stage

Having received positive results from an independent prefeasibility study (PFS) on the Waterberg platinum group metals (PGM) project, in Limpopo, TSX- and NYSE-listed Platinum Group Metals (PTM)... 

South African engineer’s geotechnical contribution recognised

Multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy Gibb senior associate and geotechnical engineer Ron Tluczek has been recognised internationally for his contribution to the geotechnical engineering... 

New SADC body set up to strengthen groundwater management

The Southern African Development Community Groundwater Management Institute (SADC-GMI), a new organisation that will work within 15 SADC member States to collaboratively strengthen the management... 

Rail Road Association to hold inaugural career expo

In support of Transport month, the Rail Road Association (RRA) of South Africa will host an inaugural career expo day this month for all rail industry players to meet learners and youth to expose... 

$400 000 raised to advance Sierra Leone gold project

Multicommodity exploration and development company Sula Iron & Gold has raised $400 000 through a subscription for about 304.6-million new ordinary shares of 0.1p each in the company at a price of... 

Kimberley Process chair supports Namibia’s rough diamond valuation initiative

As part of his Africa Initiative, United Arab Emirates (UAE) Kimberley Process (KP) chair Ahmed Bin Sulayem met with Namibia Prime Minister Dr Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila in Windhoek, to discuss... 

Gold exchange-traded product holdings up 3% in September

At the end of last month, total holdings in physically backed gold exchange traded products (ETPs) were 2 335.6 t, or 75.1-million ounces, representing a 38.1 t month-on-month increase, according... 

PTM to advance Waterberg PGM project to feasibility, construction decision stage

Having received positive results from an independent prefeasibility study (PFS) on the Waterberg platinum group metals (PGM) project, in Limpopo, TSX- and NYSE-listed Platinum Group Metals (PTM)... 

Groundwater inflow limits Tschudi’s Q1 copper production

Aim-listed Weatherly International’s Tschudi openpit copper mine, in Namibia, delivered 3 641 t of copper cathode in the quarter ended September 30, in line with expectations informed by the... 

Gold tailings retreatment an attractive proposition in current environment

The strong performance of the rand gold price, increasingly lower ore grades mined in deeper underground mining operations and higher labour and electricity costs are underscoring the... 

Industries should collaborate in submitting industry waste-management plans – law firm

It appears industry will soon have to collaborate and share their current research and other resources to develop industry waste management plans (IWMPs), states legal services firm Cliffe Dekker... 

Gold tailings retreatment an attractive proposition in current environment

The strong performance of the rand gold price, increasingly lower gold grades mined in deeper underground mining operations, as well as costlier labour resources and electricity, are underscoring... 

Botswana diamond project poised for 2017 completion as it surpasses 80% completion mark

Construction of Botswana-based diamond mining company Debswana’s Letlhakane Mine Tailings Resource Treatment Plant project (LMTRTP), in Lethakane Village near Orapa near Botswana, is currently 80%... 

Sula raises $400 000 to advance Sierra Leone gold project

Multicommodity exploration and development company Sula Iron & Gold has raised $400 000 through a subscription for about 304.6-million new ordinary shares of 0.1p each in the company at a price of... 

Gold ETPs continued to see gains in September – WGC

At the end of September, total holdings in physically backed gold exchange traded products (ETPs) were 2 335.6 t, or 75.1-million ounces, representing a 38.1 t month-on-month increase, according to... 

Wheeling touted as viable option for mines facing electricity supply challenges

While mining operations require reliable power on a continuous basis, whether in remote locations, or in developed areas, load-shedding, poor quality power and weak grids are forcing mines to...