Sula starts Phase 3 drilling at Sierre Leone gold project

Multicommodity exploration and development company Sula Iron & Gold has started Phase 3 drilling at the Sanama Hill and Southern Target deposits at its flagship Ferensola gold project, in Sierra... 

Switzerland to expand innovation partnerships in South Africa

Following the successful collaboration between Switzerland and South Africa in the innovation space, which spans nearly ten years, Switzerland aims to expand and intensify the Swiss-South Africa... 

SA retail Reit to actively pursue opportunity in Spain

JSE-listed real estate investment trust (Reit) Vukile is actively evaluating opportunities in Spain to diversify its earnings stream and enhance its high-quality portfolio. During the company’s... 

Prefeasibility work progresses at Botswana copper/silver project

Aim-listed Metal Tiger has progressed prefeasibility work at the T3 copper project in Botswana, which it holds in joint venture (JV) with ASX-listed Mod Resources. Key highlights in the work’s... 

Stenprop pursues UK prospects; mulls Reit status, LSE listing

Following the acquisition of a portfolio of 25 multilet industrial (MLI) properties in the UK earlier this week, JSE-listed property investment company Stenprop is  considering the merits of a... 

Industrialisation, infrastructure development to accelerate economic growth – Gama

Industrialisation and the provision of infrastructure will accelerate Africa’s economic growth, says State-owned logistics provider Transnet CEO Siyabonga Gama. Speaking at the International Heavy... 

Heavy-haul industry urged to embrace supply-chain approach

The “ultimate innovation” for the heavy haul industry is to adapt and broaden its view to encompass the entire supply chain if it is to secure a sustainable future, says State-owned railways... 

US agency awards grant to SA IPP for Free State solar study

The US Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) has awarded a grant to Johannesburg-based independent power developer Pele Green Energy. The grant will fund a feasibility study to assess the viability... 

Norilsk’s $271m suit against Botswana over stalled sale provisionally set down for hearing this month

Russian miner Norilsk Nickel, which intends to sue the Botswana government to recover $271-million in damages and other legal costs from a stalled sale, says a date for the court hearing has been... 

Enviro permitting processes for Western Cape uranium project advancing

Uranium project developer Tasman RSA Mines says that draft environmental impact assessment (EIA) and environmental management plan (EMP) reports for the company’s mining right applications Ryst... 

Despite glorious past, mineral processing innovation faces uncertain future

While the mining industry does not yet seem to be in a crisis regarding innovation in mineral processing, it certainly seems to be on a downward trajectory, says former Julius Kruttschnitt Mineral... 

Gold miner to expand exploration activities in Burkina Faso

TSX-listed gold miner Roxgold expects its exploration activities to increase this year to support the company’s organic growth strategy, with an approved exploration budget of $8-million. Roxgold... 

Work-based experience for graduate interns

Technology ecosystem company Resolution Circle has welcomed 115 South African graduates to its graduate internship programme, which aims to develop them into high-quality, employable individuals... 

Property developer to unveil rental model at Boksburg development

Residential property developer Balwin Properties will soon announce details of the rental model that the group will use in Boksburg and Linbro Park, in Gauteng, and in Pretoria. Balwin Properties... 

New tube-bending machine launched at MTA 2017

In collaboration with international tube-bending technology specialist BLM Group, cutting consumable and capital equipment supplier First Cut launched the latest version of the E-TURN32... 

Local company progresses plans for nickel beneficiation plant

Beneficiator Thakadu Battery Materials has taken significant steps towards progressing its high-purity battery-grade nickel sulphate plant project, which is expected to produce up to 25 000 t/y of... 

Despite glorious past, mineral processing innovation faces uncertain future

While the mining industry does not yet seem to be in a crisis regarding innovation in minerals processing, it certainly seems to be on a downward trajectory, says former Julius Kruttschnitt Mineral... 

Vukile to actively pursue opportunity in Spain, sees through ‘momentous’ year

JSE-listed real estate investment trust (Reit) Vukile, which on Wednesday posted a 7.1% year-on-year increase in its dividend to 156.75c a share for the year ended March 31, is actively evaluating... 

Southern Palace outlines vision for radically transformed M&R infrastructure unit

The newly black-owned construction company conceived from a R314-million sale agreement between engineering and construction group Murray & Roberts (M&R) and black-empowered Southern Palace Group... 

South Africa remains largest FDI hub in Africa, report shows

South Africa remains the leading foreign direct investment (FDI) destination in Africa, with a 6.9% increase in FDI projects in 2016, according to financial services advisory firm EY’s latest... 

Southern Palace outlines vision for radically transformed M&R infrastructure unit

The newly black-owned construction company, conceived from a R314-million sale agreement between engineering and construction group Murray & Roberts (M&R) and black-empowered Southern Palace Group,... 

Jubilee Platinum’s Hernic project to reach design capacity of 45 000 t/m by next month

Dual-listed mine-to-metals company Jubilee Platinum’s Hernic project, in the western Bushveld in South Africa,  continues to successfully ramp up its production and is expected to reach full design... 

Thakadu progresses nickel beneficiation plant plans

Beneficiator Thakadu Battery Materials has taken significant steps forward in its high-purity battery-grade nickel sulphate plant project, which is expected to produce up to 25 000 t/y of... 

Balwin delivers solid year-end results, sustains property demand

Residential property developer Balwin Properties has achieved a solid financial performance in the year ended February 28, with headline earnings a share and earnings a share up by 7% to 141c. The... 

Eastern Cape sets sights on becoming Africa’s leading fuel bunkering centre

Following the successful introduction of a deep-sea bunkering service off the coast of  Port Elizabeth, in the Eastern Cape, the province has set itself the target of being the leading bunkering... 

High-level support for innovative agrosolar greenhouse concept

The Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF) has pledged its support for the SUNfarming Food & Energy project run by North-West University (NWU), in Potchefstroom, in the North West... 

De Beers in push for carbon-neutral mining at its operations

Diamond miner De Beers Group is leading a research project that aims to deliver carbon-neutral mining at some of its operations in as few as five years’ time. The company’s scientists, in close... 

Jubilee’s new business development advances

Dual-listed Jubilee Platinum’s Hernic project continues to successfully ramp up its production and is expected to reach full design capacity of 45 000 t/m of feed material by June. The project... 

Roxgold to expand exploration activities in Burkina Faso to support growth strategy

TSX-listed Roxgold expects its exploration activities to increase this year to support the company’s organic growth strategy, with an approved exploration budget of $8-million. Roxgold noted in a... 

EIB provides €95m support for East African entrepreneurs

The European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed two new credit lines for East-Africa for €95-million, or about Kshs(Kenyan Shilings)10.45-billion, to be made available through financial institutions... 

Largest private IPP in Ghana on course for 2017 completion

Ghanaian independent power producer Cenpower Generation Company’s Kpone Independent Power Plant (KIPP), which is expected to become a critical baseload component in meeting Ghana’s growing... 

Portable power and solar solutions manufacturer to launch in SA

US-based portable power and solar manufacturer Goal Zero will launch its product range in South Africa through local multichannel distributor Wintec Solutions this month. Goal Zero has been... 

New Development Bank invited to join Africa’s power push

African Development Bank Group (AfDB) president Akinwumi Adesina has invited the New Development Bank (NDB) to support Light up and power Africa – the first of five top priorities of AfDB’s... 

Australian company develops solution that detects deep-buried metal

Australia-based sensor technologies and software provider Gap Explosive Ordnance Detection (EOD) has developed the UltraTEM technology, which can detect deep buried metal in magnetite stockpiles.... 

Tanzania gold mine on course to start commercial underground production in Q2

East Africa-focused gold producer, developer and explorer Shanta Gold reports that underground production at its New Luika gold mine in Tanzania remains on track to reach commercial production... 

De Beers leads research project to deliver carbon-neutral mining at its operations

Diamond miner De Beers Group is leading a groundbreaking research project that aims to deliver carbon-neutral mining at some of its operations in as few as five years. The company’s scientists, in... 

South Africa remains largest FDI hub in Africa – report

South Africa remains the leading foreign direct investment (FDI) destination in Africa, with a 6.9% increase in FDI projects in 2016, according to financial services advisory firm EY’s latest... 

CNH Industrial launches local youth training programme

Capital goods company CNH Industrial launched the new TechPro2 2017 programme in Ennerdale, Johannesburg, last month. TechPro2 is a technical training programme for young people, with the aim of... 

AfDB approves $253m for Uganda–Kenya connecting road upgrades

The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has approved $253-million in loans to the governments of Kenya and Uganda for the upgrading of a 118 km road section connecting the two countries and... 

Côte d’Ivoire gold project on track to start production in March 2018 quarter

Development of dual-listed gold miner Perseus Mining’s Sissingué gold mine, in Côte d’Ivoire, is on schedule and was 42% complete by the end of last month. The project, which remains on track to...