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Goldman Sachs raises 2025 aluminum, copper price outlook
25th October 2024 By: Reuters

Goldman Sachs on Thursday raised its 2025 aluminum and copper price forecasts citing higher demand potential in top consumer China following stimulus measures. The investment bank hiked its 2025... 


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AP60 low-carbon aluminium smelter expansion, Canada – update
25th October 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Rio Tinto has reported that the project remains on schedule. 


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Simandou iron-ore project, Guinea – update
25th October 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

The Simfer mine is on track to deliver first production in 2025. 


Discovery Green head Andre Nepgen
Carbon taxes to add further upward pressure on electricity costs, Discovery Green warns
24th October 2024 By: Terence Creamer

South Africa’s disproportionate reliance on coal for electricity generation is poised to add further upward pressure on tariffs by exposing local businesses to carbon taxes that could make up over... 


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TNPA, Hillside Aluminium sign 15yr lease agreement at Richards Bay port
24th October 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has signed a 15-year lease agreement with South32 Hillside Aluminium, securing the continued operational presence of South Africa’s only primary aluminium... 


Future-Proofing African Mining, Today! Strategic Leadership and Innovation at the Heart of Mining Indaba 2025
Future-Proofing African Mining, Today! Strategic Leadership and Innovation at the Heart of Mining Indaba 2025
21st October 2024

Mining Indaba – the premier platform for deal-making, investment, and corporate networking for African mining for over 30 years – is cementing its position as the catalyst that ignites positive... 


Mahle Behr has started production of engine cooling module for latest BMW X3 generation
18th October 2024 By: Rebecca Campbell

Automotive air conditioning and engine cooling systems company Mahle Behr South Africa (MBZA) has recently launched its new production line at its plant in Durban. The new line will manufacture the... 


komati power station with solar panels in front
German energy expert says energy transition a mistake
18th October 2024 By: Darren Parker

The energy transition in its current form, as a grid-scale build out of wind and solar with the goal to replace oil, coal, and gas, is probably one of the greatest mistakes that humanity has ever... 


Africa should embrace smart, advanced manufacturing to add greater value
18th October 2024 By: Schalk Burger

Africa contributes about 2% of global GDP, but provides about 30% of global raw materials. However, if African manufacturers focus on adopting modern manufacturing technologies and creating smart... 


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Carbon-intensive power will hinder local manufacturers
18th October 2024 By: Halima Frost

It is anticipated that the implementation of the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), which will take effect in 2026, will significantly affect the South African manufacturing sector,... 


Rio Tinto reported a marked improvement in bauxite output.
Rio Tinto maintains FY guidance, reports steady progress at growth projects
16th October 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

Global mining giant Rio Tinto has reported consistent iron-ore production from its operations in Australia’s Pilbara, with third-quarter output increasing by 1% to 84.1-million tonnes. The company... 


Negotiated pricing agreements with smelters add upward pressure to Eskom tariff
Eskom’s tariff application reflects big rise in subsidy support for energy-intensive firms
15th October 2024 By: Terence Creamer

A policy decision to allow electricity-intensive companies operating in South Africa to enter into negotiated pricing agreements (NPAs) with Eskom is set to contribute 5.7% to any tariff increase... 


Australia ‘a very important partner for us’: Bernhard Kluttig
15th October 2024

By: Richard Roberts - Editorial Director, Beacon Events ‘Australia has significant deposits of raw materials which Germany and Europe urgently need for the transformation of our economies’ 


Australian Aluminium Council renews call for critical mineral listing
Australian Aluminium Council renews call for critical mineral listing
9th October 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The Australian Aluminium Council has intensified its appeal for bauxite, alumina and aluminium to be included on the country’s critical minerals list, as a new report exposes mounting risks to the... 


Jakob Stausholm addressing a briefing on Rio Tinto's acquisition of Arcadium Lithium.
Rio Tinto locks in lithium future with $6.7bn counter-cyclical deal
9th October 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

In a counter-cyclical move, Rio Tinto on Wednesday announced a $6.7-billion acquisition of Arcadium Lithium, propelling the world’s second-biggest miner into the ranks of major lithium producers.... 


Copper demand for electric vehicles is intact, trader IXM says
7th October 2024 By: Reuters

The uptrend in demand for metals such as copper used in electric vehicles is intact despite doubts raised by the slowdown in EV sales, but estimating numbers is difficult as the market is evolving,... 


Exxaro CEO Dr Nombasa Tsengwa
Miners worry about South Africa’s lagging transition, looming electricity cost increases
4th October 2024 By: Schalk Burger

South Africa is far behind in its work to transition to a carbon-neutral energy system by 2050, and the significant proposed electricity tariff increases being sought by State-owned Eskom could... 


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Choosing the right abrasives for different substrates with Grinding Techniques
3rd October 2024

Abrasives, primarily categorised as either bonded or coated, are materials used to wear away or polish surfaces through friction. Bonded abrasives include cutting and grinding discs manufactured... 


Firms substituting cheaper aluminium for copper, trend growing
2nd October 2024 By: Reuters

Some companies in Asia and Europe are starting to substitute cheaper aluminium wire for copper and the trend is due to gain momentum as copper prices are expected to see further gains, consultancy... 


Copper takes top spot again as best prospect at LME seminar
30th September 2024 By: Reuters

Copper was the sweeping choice for the industrial metal with the best outlook for higher prices, attendees at a London Metal Exchange (LME) event said on Monday. Copper got 46% of votes in an... 


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Diaphragm pumps key for chemicals sector
27th September 2024

Industrial equipment supplier BMG’s new EVO series electric diaphragm pumps – which form part of flow creation and industrial product supplier Ingersoll Rand’s ARO fluid handling products – are... 


A range fo containers holding the heavy-duty industrial and commercial butyl-based detergent BH-38
Greener chemical cleaner on offer
27th September 2024 By: Halima Frost

South African industrial and retail chemicals manufacturer Reinol-Janek Chemicals’ BH-38, a heavy-duty industrial and commercial butyl-based detergent, offers a greener, all-purpose cleaning... 


South32’s Worsley Alumina earns ASI Performance Standard certification
South32’s Worsley Alumina earns ASI Performance Standard certification
25th September 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) has awarded South32’s Worsley Alumina the ASI Performance Standard V3 (2022) Certification, recognising the company’s sustainability achievements across... 


CARBON COMPLIANCE: China plans to impose carbon-trading compliance obligations on steel, aluminium, and cement producers next year as the country extends its carbon market beyond power utilities. About 1 500 companies in those industries will be subject to market-based carbon costs if their emissions overshoot government-set targets. Photograph: Bloomberg
CARBON COMPLIANCE
20th September 2024

China plans to impose carbon-trading compliance obligations on steel, aluminium, and cement producers next year as the country extends its carbon market beyond power utilities. About 1 500... 


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1.25m coal jobs could be lost globally by 2035, report says
17th September 2024 By: Darren Parker

Research firm McKinsey’s inaugural ‘Global Materials Perspective’ report shows that, while the green energy transition could generate 340 000 global jobs to scale critical minerals and metals... 


Saudi Arabia's Ma'aden, Alba ink non-binding deal to form global aluminium powerhouse
17th September 2024 By: Reuters

Saudi Arabian Mining Company (Ma'aden) said on Monday it has signed a non-binding agreement with Aluminium Bahrain (Alba) to pursue a potential business combination to create a global aluminium... 


Alcoa to sell its 25.1% stake in Ma’aden joint venture for $1.1bn
Alcoa to sell its 25.1% stake in Ma’aden joint venture for $1.1bn
16th September 2024 By: Reuters

US aluminium maker Alcoa said on Sunday that it would sell a 25.1% stake in its Ma'aden joint venture to Saudi Arabian mining company Ma'aden for $1.1-billion. The transaction includes... 


Image of SEW MOVI-C drive technology from SEW-EURODRIVE
Greater selection of planetary drives available locally
14th September 2024

A greater selection of planetary drives has been introduced into South Africa and includes SEW-EURODRIVE’s SEW PPK series and the SEW P2.e series of planetary gear units. SEW-EURODRIVE company’s... 


Image of signage at the Alpha HPA headquarters
High-purity alumina First project, Australia – update
13th September 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Stage 2 of the project has started construction. 


Cobalt produced in the DRC
Net zero needs more metals, but less extraction from the earth
11th September 2024 By: Bloomberg

The mining industry is currently one of the most significant contributors to planet-warming emissions — but it's on track to become one of the most important sectors for a net-zero future. Annual... 


Galaxy Unpacked 2024 - A look inside the Galaxy Z Fold6
Galaxy Unpacked 2024 - A look inside the Galaxy Z Fold6
9th September 2024

The Galaxy Z Fold series incorporates cutting-edge technology into a flexible form-factor that folds and unfolds the device’s large screen. Unveiled at Galaxy Unpacked 2024, the Galaxy Z Fold6 has... 


Orion, South32, Perenti and DRA Global receive awards for Africa community development projects
6th September 2024 By: Schalk Burger

Mining companies South32, Orion Minerals, Perenti and DRA Global have received awards for transforming communities in Africa during the 2024 Australia-Africa Minerals and Energy Group (AAMEG)... 


Image of cathode and anode application at the HPA First project
High-purity alumina First project, Australia – update
6th September 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Construction on Stage 2 has started. 


The Lazaruss automated mine shaft scanner
Dwyka brings automated shaft scanning technology to African mines
4th September 2024 By: Darren Parker

Mining technology company Dwyka Mining Services has entered into a partnership with Canadian technology company Point Laz to introduce the Lazaruss automated mine shaft scanner to the African... 


Jonathan McKey National Sales and Marketing Manager at SEW-EURODRIVE
SEW-EURODRIVE'S growing local range drives entry into new markets
4th September 2024

As its exhibition presence at Electra Mining Africa showed, SEW-EURODRIVE is rolling out an even greater selection of planetary drives as part of its strategy to ‘close the loop’ in its product... 


Construction starts in Gladstone on large high-purity alumina plant
Construction starts in Gladstone on large high-purity alumina plant
3rd September 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The transformation of Alpha HPA’s Gladstone-based project into the largest single-site ultra-high purity aluminium materials refinery in the world is under way with the company on Tuesday... 


SEW-Eurodrive national sales and marketing manager Jonathan McKey
SEW-EURODRIVE ‘closes the loop’ with more diverse range of drives, automation, sustainability solutions
2nd September 2024 By: Darren Parker

Power train solutions company SEW-EURODRIVE has announced that it is rolling out a wider selection of planetary drives as part of its ‘close the loop’ strategy, geared at servicing more industry... 


South32 CEO Graham Kerr.
South32’s future outlook has probably never looked brighter, CEO tells Mining Weekly
2nd September 2024 By: Martin Creamer

The future outlook for South32, the mining and metals company spun out of BHP in 2015, has probably never looked brighter, says South32 CEO Graham Kerr. “It's a decade in for the company, and time... 


Local manufacturing to play a prominent role at Electra Mining Africa 2024
Local manufacturing to play a prominent role at Electra Mining Africa 2024
30th August 2024

The local South African manufacturing sector is a pillar in the South African economy, with the potential to play a crucial role in the country’s economic growth and recovery. Electra Mining Africa... 


Image of iron-ore stockpile
Lac Jeannine iron tailings project, Canada
30th August 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

CoTec Holdings Corp plans to extract and reprocess tailings from the Lac Jeannine project. 


A large forklift loading large aluminium rolls to a plant
New plant to increase manufacturer’s recycling capacities
30th August 2024

UK-based aluminium extrusion specialist Exlabesa announced that it would expand its aluminium recycling capacities by implementing an additional continuous homogenising plant from special aluminium... 


A large factory setting with aluminium rolls and vehicles in it
Aluminium imperatives challenging to meet
30th August 2024 By: Halima Frost

The South African aluminium industry faces many challenges, including the need for greater recyclability and the push for a greener, more reliable power supply, says semi-finished nonferrous metals... 


A metal fabrication factory with a new coding machine at the forefront
Milestone in product tracking technology achieved
30th August 2024

Coding and marking systems developer LEIBINGER, together with computer consultants coilDNA, will be presenting a “cutting-edge smart code system” that enables seamless tracking of all parts of... 


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