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Early project works undertaken by Concor include establishing access roads, site offices and an on-site batching plant, in preparation for the large volumes of concrete needed for the turbine foundations
Concor progresses on Karreebosch Wind Farm
14th July 2025

Concor has become an important construction partner in South Africa’s wind energy landscape, and recently started work on the Cennergi Holdings and G7 Renewable Energies 140 MW Karreebosch Wind... 


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Venetia Underground Project, South Africa – update
11th July 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

The project is undergoing a rescoping process to optimise capital deployment and production schedules. 


Vik Bansal
Orica appoints Vik Bansal chairperson elect
9th July 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed mining and infrastructure solutions provider Orica has appointed Vik Bansal nonexecutive director, with effect from August 15, and chairperson elect. He will succeed outgoing chairperson... 


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SEW-EURODRIVE South Africa expands technical capability to strengthen African growth
4th July 2025

SEW-EURODRIVE South Africa is making strong progress in its strategy to become a key player in industrial gearboxes, drives and automation across the continent. Years of proactive planning and... 


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Bengwenyama platinum group metals project, South Africa – update
4th July 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

No objections have been raised with regard to the recently granted environmental authorisation for a mining right and related infrastructural development activities at the project. 


Cementation Africa MD Japie du Plessis interviewed by Mining Weekly's Martin Creamer.
Newly named Cementation Africa excited about setting business on new growth path
30th June 2025 By: Martin Creamer

The newly named Cementation Africa is excited about setting the rebranded business on a new growth path. As part of preparations to operate outside of the Murray & Roberts Group, the new “own... 


The Edikan gold mine
Perseus announces leadership changes at Ghana operations
25th June 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed Perseus Mining has appointed Daniel Egya-Mensah as CEO of its Perseus Mining Ghana subsidiary, effective July 1. In this newly created role, he is tasked with providing strategic... 


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Modular solutions able to meet mine development needs
20th June 2025

As mining operations across the African continent expand, the industry requires accommodation solutions that offer speed and comfort, which can be achieved through portable building manufacturer... 


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Bengwenyama platinum group metals project, South Africa – update
20th June 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Platinum group metals miner Southern Palladium has secured commitments to raise equity capital of A$8-million to advance the staged mine development. 


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Digital blasting solutions a focus for manufacturer
13th June 2025 By: Trent Roebeck

Drone technology, AI and machine learning are setting the development path for blasting in the South African quarrying sector, as they provide futureproof solutions to the traditionally manual... 


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Ironveld achieves first blast at Lapon
6th June 2025 By: Darren Parker

Mining development company Ironveld’s South African subsidiary Lapon Mining has successfully completed its first blast at the planned opencast pit located on the Altona farm, in Limpopo. The blast... 


Sereme Malatji is founder and former CEO of Methano Group.
Methano Lab: Driving technological innovation in Africa's mining and manufacturing sectors
6th June 2025

Seasoned engineer, entrepreneur and business leader award winner Sereme Malatji has been at the forefront of technological innovation since 2006. With hands-on experience across multiple industries... 


Rio Tinto, PKKP sign agreement to protect sacred sites and rebuild trust
Rio Tinto, PKKP sign agreement to protect sacred sites and rebuild trust
3rd June 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Mining giant Rio Tinto has signed a formal co-management agreement with the Puutu Kunti Kurrama and Pinikura (PKKP) Aboriginal Corporation, as it seeks to repair relations after the destruction of... 


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Bengwenyama platinum group metals project, South Africa – update
30th May 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Environmental authorisation has been issued by the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources. 


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Minim Martap bauxite project, Cameroon – update
30th May 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Canyon Resources has announced a $140-million credit facility to advance the project. 


Exploration, ethics key to mining’s sustainability in South Africa, Indaba hears
28th May 2025 By: Schalk Burger

South Africa's mining industry will not be sustainable without exploration and the country must effectively incentivise exploration and remove barriers that hinder greater exploration. South Africa... 


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Alphamin reports production decline owing to DRC security concerns
14th May 2025 By: Darren Parker

JSE-listed Alphamin has reported an 18% quarter-on-quarter decline in high-grade tin concentrate production from the Bisie tin mine, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), for the first... 


Francisco Baudrand, CEO of Enaex Africa
Francisco Baudrand
9th May 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

This week we profile Francisco Baudrand, CEO of Enaex Africa, a producer and supplier of explosives to customers in Southern Africa 


Colliery Training College
Colliery Training College celebrates 60 years
9th May 2025

The Colliery Training College (CTC) has been a cornerstone of the South African skills development landscape since its establishment in 1965. For six decades, CTC has been renowned as a premier... 


Wits Mining Institute shows new-generation electronic blasting initiation system
Wits Mining Institute shows new-generation electronic blasting initiation system
8th May 2025

The Wits Mining Institute (WMI) in March demonstrated to students and media its latest blasting initiation technology being used at its simulated mine as part of practical learning for students and... 


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Akobo facing liquidity issues following disappointing production results
5th May 2025 By: Darren Parker

Euronext-listed gold producer Akobo Minerals’ gold production for March and April amounted to 1 kg at an average grade of about 3 g/t, which is below the company’s expectations, the company said on... 


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Bulk emulsion developed for dynamic water
2nd May 2025

In line with its continuous innovation of blasting solutions, blasting solutions and explosives company BME has developed Innovex 300D – a high-strength bulk emulsion explosive for challenging... 


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Access to technical services expands across Africa
1st May 2025

Industrial gearbox, drives and automation solutions company SEW-EURODRIVE South Africa is rolling out its expansion plans into Africa, raising the level of customer support and extending services... 


As it turns 21, Murray & Roberts Cementation commits to new tech, Africa expansion
30th April 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Mining contracting company Murray & Roberts Cementation is celebrating 21 years since the merger of Murray & Roberts RUC and The Cementation Company (Africa) in July 2004 and says it is committed... 


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McDermitt lithium project, US – update
25th April 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

The project has been officially designated as a “transparency project” under the US Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act permitting framework. 


Location map of the Minim Martrap project
Minim Martap bauxite project, Cameroon – update
25th April 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

ASX-listed exploration and development company Canyon Resources is rapidly advancing the project towards production through an extensive work programme. 


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Copper Mountain mine, Canada
25th April 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

A copper mine south of Princeton, in British Columbia, Canada. 


Langer Heinrich mine, in Namibia
Paladin achieves highest quarterly production since restart of Langer Heinrich mine
23rd April 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Western Australia-based uranium producer Paladin Energy has produced 745 484 lb of yellowcake, or triuranium octoxide (U3O8), in the quarter ended March 31, despite weather disruptions at its... 


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Contractor miner delivers efficient, seamless production
28th March 2025 By: Nadine Ramdass

Through an expanded fleet and the introduction of additional services, opencast mining, bulk materials handling, and drilling and blasting service provider Zizwe Opencast Mining is targeting... 


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Contract miner secures R10.6bn contract
28th March 2025

A dedicated team from opencut mining contractor Moolmans will oversee the ramp-up of contract mining to full operations by April 1, at Black Mountain Mining’s (BMM’s) Gamsberg mine, in the Northern... 


DigiMine rockface with blasting initiation system
Wits Mining Institute showcases new-generation electronic blasting initiation system
25th March 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The Wits Mining Institute (WMI) has demonstrated to students and media the latest blasting initiation technology it is using in its simulated DigiMine as part of practical learning for students and... 


Precious Ramushu
Exxaro celebrates women in mining
21st March 2025

Precious Ramushu is a Blasting Technician at Leeuwpan Mine.  She started her career as a graduate intern, where she gained hands on experience in mining and blasting operations. She holds a BTech... 


Progress made on delayed Clanwilliam dam wall raising
18th March 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

Progress is being made on the R5.7-billion raising of the Clanwilliam dam wall, in the Western Cape, and is expected to be completed by 2028, said Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina. The... 


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UP showcases mining technology offering
14th March 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The University of Pretoria’s Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology on March 13 hosted a media tour to demonstrate its Kumba Mining Virtual Reality Centre,... 


An image of a robot loading an engine block into the RMBS 1-6-400-30 blast system
Custom machine improves efficiency at Turkish foundry
7th March 2025

Germany-based shot blasting technologies specialist Rösler Oberflächentechnik was selected from four equipment manufacturers to provide one of the largest foundries in Türkiye with a shot blast... 


Location map of the Minim Martap project
Minim Martap bauxite project, Cameroon – update
7th March 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

ASX-listed exploration and development company Canyon Resources remains on schedule to complete a definitive feasibility study during the third quarter of the year. 


New AECI broad-based ownership scheme shareholders to benefit from AECI Mining
28th February 2025 By: Schalk Burger

JSE-listed AECI will introduce a broad-based ownership scheme (BBOS) wherein public benefit organisation AECI Foundation, formerly known as the Tiso AEL Development Trust, will subscribe for a new... 


Rio Tinto trials renewable diesel in Pilbara operations
27th February 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Mining giant Rio Tinto has successfully completed its first renewable diesel trial across its Pilbara iron-ore operations, marking a milestone in its efforts to cut emissions and integrate... 


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Endeavouring to reach 2030 ESG targets
21st February 2025

Closer collaboration within Africa’s mining ecosystem will be required if the sector is to meet its ambitious environmental, social and governance (ESG) targets for 2030, reports blasting... 


Master Drilling executive director Koos Jordaan
New diamond-enabled cutting technology partnership announced
18th February 2025 By: Shannon de Ryhove

World leader in the design, development and production of synthetic diamond advanced material solutions Element Six, part of the De Beers Group, and global leader in drilling technology solutions... 


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Bengwenyama platinum group metals project, South Africa – update
14th February 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

A final investment decision is expected in 2026. 


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Hope & Gorob copper/gold mining project, Namibia – update
14th February 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

UK-based copper/gold exploration and development company Bezant Resources has initiated a detailed optimisation programme to assess ore sorting recoveries for various sensor responses. 


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El Limón Complex, Nicaragua
14th February 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

A gold mine about 100 km north-west of the Nicaraguan capital city of Managua. 


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