North American gold development company Osisko Development Corp plans to build a traditional under­ground operation using mechanised longhole open stoping to extract ore from gold-bearing vein... 

Magnum Mining and Exploration has reported that it is revisiting its Buena Vista project after new analysis highlighted its potential for rare-earth elements. 

Aim-listed Andrada Mining has begun exploration drilling at the Lithium Ridge project, in Namibia, in partnership with Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile (SQM) through its subsidiary SQM Australia.... 

In a construction landscape where cost pressures are rising, AfriSam’s Amit Dawneerangen is raising a red flag cautioning contractors that cutting corners on material quality may appear cost... 

Aim-listed investment company Kazera Global has recovered the first diamonds at its Deep Blue Minerals (DBM) project, in Alexander Bay, South Africa, following investment in new diamond recovery... 

Australia-based Magnum Mining and Exploration has sharpened its focus on the growing US market for critical minerals, launching a comprehensive review of its American assets following a board... 

An Italian pump manufacturer has ordered Vesconite Hilube line shaft bushings following a successful efficiency test conducted at its pump’s Best Efficiency Point (BEP). The manufacturer... 

Recent additions to the Powerscreen line of crushing and screening equipment include the Chieftain 1700X triple-deck incline screen and the Premiertrak 450 jaw crusher, further entrenching the... 

Automation solutions provider Rollon’s high-specification linear motion systems are engineered for high-performance automation in many industries, including food processing, where hygiene,... 

The 2022 national census indicated that Cape Town had a population of 4.8-million people. According to the city’s newly published 2050 draft long-term plan, officials project that Cape Town will... 

While the Marikana Renewal Programme has made some progress in addressing the impacts of the Marikana massacre, there is still more work to be done, with some issues outstanding, families still... 

Welcome to the newest addition of the OLI family of products – the mechanical exciter. The company’s MVM series of unidirectional mechanical oscillators has been designed for large-scale vibrating... 

Denison Mines has closed a $345-million offering of convertible senior unsecured notes, due in 2031, positioning it to advance the project. 

Osisko Development closed a $203-million private placement on August 19 to fund its Cariboo project. 

This book examines Africa’s strategic partnerships with emerging powers, focusing on insights from the global South, such as BRICS countries, Iran, Turkey, Japan, and South Korea. With an emphasis... 

US-focused Western Uranium and Vanadium said it is adopting a more conservative operating strategy as uranium prices remain steady, with the term price ending July at $81/lb and spot prices ranging... 

ASX-listed Charger Metals on Monday reported a maiden mineral resource estimate (MRE) for its Medcalf lithium deposit at the Lake Johnston project in Western Australia, highlighting the potential... 

Using cellular beams has enabled steel distributor Macsteel to ensure not only aesthetic appeal but also structural integrity and durability. This will be demonstrated by three key projects that... 

 A recent rally in lithium prices could ease pressure on some beleaguered producers in Australia who have been trying to shrink exposure to the battery material, prompting them to drop plans to... 

Ahead of the National Convention kick-off on Friday, the GOOD Party said it will join the National Dialogue in order to help deal with South Africa’s youth unemployment, which it described as a... 

The agricultural sector in South Africa outperformed the rest of the economy significantly over the past 20 years, despite input costs rising faster than inflation and, in most cases, rising faster... 

JSE-listed automotive components supplier Metair has reported that group revenue for the six months ended June 30, is expected to increase by between 52% and 54%, compared with the revenue of... 

SKF, in collaboration with its authorised distributor Bearing Services Richards Bay, recently delivered a refillable lubricator solution to a well-known South African paper recycling company... 

Goods that are produced locally using locally sourced materials are likely to have higher production costs. This has a bearing on taxation and, if goods are to be sourced locally, there needs to be... 

ASX-listed Jupiter Mines is eyeing consolidation opportunities in South Africa’s Kalahari manganese field, one of the richest manganese-bearing regions globally, to unlock further value from its... 

Aim-listed gold recovery company Goldplat has advised that, despite an excellent operational performance for the three months ended June 30, the company results for the full 12 months to June 30... 

ASX-listed Image Resources has unveiled plans to expand its project development pipeline beyond the recently commissioned Atlas mineral sands project in Western Australia, as part of a strategy to... 

By: Rivendren Wayne Moodley – diagnostician, WearCheck (Virtual Showroom) In a world constantly in motion, where ambition shapes empires and innovation fuels the future, there exists a silent... 

London-listed Kavango Resources has presented a technical update on the ongoing structural work on its Hillside project, in Zimbabwe. The analysis and insights are provided by the technical team in... 

The South African government and private clients can, through consulting firm Lubisi Consulting Engineers, access project management solutions for tasks associated with dam construction. The... 

Aim-listed Xtract Resources has reported that the company has completed a 90-day reconnaissance programme on the antimony exploration licences held by Xtract's 80%-owned venture Wildstone, in... 

Lobby group AfriForum clarified on Wednesday that it has never advocated for sanctions that target South Africa as a whole, however it welcomed the introduction of targeted sanctions against South... 

A United Nations-affiliated organisation with jurisdiction over the global seabed took a tentative step Monday to respond to US President Donald Trump’s fast-tracking of deep-sea mining for... 

Zimbabwe's exports of spodumene concentrate, a lithium-bearing mineral essential for battery production, surged 30% in the first half of 2025 despite weak global lithium prices, official statistics... 

NYSE American- and TSX-listed Energy Fuels has begun producing heavy rare earth element (HREE) oxides at its White Mesa mill in Utah at pilot scale, with plans in place to ramp up to full-scale... 

Cora Gold is focusing on fast-tracking the construction of the Sanankoro mine. 

The article published in this column on September 13, 2024, bearing the same headline, dealt with the issue of what a ‘technical tariff amendment’ is. It was also mentioned that the South African... 

African construction, mining and municipal operations contend with unforgiving terrain and budget constraints. Compact machines need more than muscle—they must be flexible, efficient, and built to... 

Work on engineering and planning related to initial road access, construction, water supply, infrastructure, essential site facilities, first phase accommodation lodge, and a site construction... 

China's rare earths exports rose 32% in June from the month before, customs data showed on Monday, in a potential sign that agreements reached last month to free up the flow of the metals are... 

Emerging West African gold developer Cora Gold is focusing on fast-tracking the construction of its flagship Sanankoro mine with the permitting, financing and technical updating of key works so... 

At Delba Electrical we understand that rotating machines play a vital role in modern society, powering industries, transportation and essential infrastructure. These machines, including electrical...