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Lance uranium on track for December restart
16th October 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The Lance uranium project, in Wyoming, remains on track to restart production in December, owner Peninsula Energy reported on Wednesday. Lance is one of the biggest uranium in-situ recovery... 


Total set to back Mozambique LNG terminal to boost gas imports
16th October 2024 By: Bloomberg

TotalEnergies aims to next year approve an import terminal for liquefied natural gas in Mozambique that may help users in neighboring South Africa avoid a potential supply crisis. Gas shipments may... 


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Building decarbonisation calculator aims to help businesses achieve net zero goals
15th October 2024

A new building decarbonisation calculator created by Schneider Electric is an online tool designed to enable building owners and operators to quickly test and explore a range of energy and carbon... 


Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson and Infrastructure South Africa acting head Mameetse Masemola
DPWI, ISA launch project preparation bid window to expand infrastructure investment
15th October 2024 By: Darren Parker

The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI), together with government agency Infrastructure South Africa (ISA), has opened a novel project preparation bid window to invite submissions... 


Black. Cat appoints Laufmann to its board
15th October 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

Australian miner Black Cat Syndicate has appointed Richard Laufmann as an independent, nonexecutive director with effect from October 15. Laufmann has extensive corporate and operational mining... 


Digital Integrator launched through the merger of IQbusiness and +OneX
15th October 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

JSE-listed Reunert Group has merged its subsidiaries IQbusiness and +OneX a business and technology services “digital integrator” under a united refreshed iqbusiness brand, introducing a new tech... 


Newmont and MKS PAMP introduce traceable Lady of Liberty gold bar
Newmont and MKS PAMP introduce traceable Lady of Liberty gold bar
15th October 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

US-based bullion miner Newmont has announced the release of a unique traceable gold bar, exclusively crafted from Newmont-mined gold, refined and minted by MKS PAMP in Switzerland. The 1 oz Lady... 


Business confidence steadily being restored – Sacci
15th October 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry's (Sacci's) Business Confidence Index (BCI) averaged 110.9 for the first nine months of this year – a 1.7 index improvement on the average of... 


A$5m federal grant for Dubbo rare earths project
15th October 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

ASX-listed Australian Strategic Materials (ASM) has been awarded a A$5-million grant from the Australian federal government’s International Partnerships in Critical Minerals (IPCM) programme. The... 


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Global steel demand to decline by a further 0.9% in 2024 – worldsteel
14th October 2024 By: Darren Parker

The World Steel Association (worldsteel) expects global steel demand to decrease by 0.9% to 1.75-billion tonnes this year. “2024 has been a difficult year for global steel demand as the global... 


German power plant
PwC urges more collective climate resilience action as emissions increase
14th October 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

As the global decarbonisation decrease rate was only 1.02% in 2023, falling short of the average yearly decrease of 1.43% between 2000 and 2023 and far short of the required rate of 20% to keep... 


GNU Cabinet
Ramaphosa believes SA heading in the right direction under GNU
14th October 2024 By: Thabi Shomolekae

President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Monday that widespread support for the seventh administration, made up of 11 political parties, and the continued reform agenda, has contributed to the improvement... 


Wind turbines
International partners showcase South African JET projects in Mpumalanga
11th October 2024 By: Schalk Burger

Denmark, France, Germany and the UK, which are all partner countries supporting South Africa's just energy transition (JET), have showcased a range of local, provincial and national projects and... 


BHP awards NRW a Jimblebar contract
BHP awards NRW a Jimblebar contract
11th October 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Diversified miner BHP has awarded NRW Civil and Mining a development contract for the Jimblebar mine, east of Newman in the Pilbara. The contact, valued at A$109-million, includes various civil,... 


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GAC Motor arrives in SA with two SUVs, EV to follow next year
11th October 2024 By: Irma Venter

GAC Motor is one of the newest companies to join the inflow of Chinese brands into the South African new-vehicle market. Engineering News Online spoke to GAC Motor South Africa (GAC SA) CEO Leslie... 


Contractor conducting soil resistivity test at the SANSA Matjiesfontein site.
SANSA, NASA to establish an antenna facility in the Western Cape
11th October 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

The South African National Space Agency (SANSA) has signed an agreement with the US National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to establish a NASA antenna facility at the Matjiesfontein... 


French firm boosts uranium mining and enrichment capacities as market tightens
11th October 2024 By: Bloomberg

France’s Orano is boosting uranium mining and processing capacity as supplies of the nuclear fuel tighten on stronger demand and moves to reduce the world’s reliance on Russia. The... 


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Association welcomes vertical separation of Transnet’s rail entity into two divisions
11th October 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The African Rail Industry Association (ARIA) has welcomed the announcement of the vertical separation of Transnet Freight Rail into two distinct operating divisions – Transnet Infrastructure... 


WWF South Africa CEO Dr Morné du Plessis
WWF data shows significant decline in monitored wildlife populations
11th October 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

The average size of monitored wildlife populations has declined by 73% in the 50 years from 1970 to 2020, global conservation organisation the World Wide Fund for Nature’s (WWF’s) latest Living... 


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South Africa power-line rollout set to spur bond market revival
11th October 2024 By: Bloomberg

A multibillion-dollar plan to expand South Africa’s electricity transmission network could throw a lifeline to the country’s corporate bond market as it struggles to recover from a post-pandemic... 


Klaus Plenge, MD of Tetra Pak® Southern Africa
Klaus Plenge
11th October 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

This week we profile Klaus Plenge, MD of Tetra Pak® Southern Africa, a food processing and packaging solutions company that provides safe, innovative and environmentally sound products that each... 


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Specialised skills demanded by evolving industry standards
11th October 2024 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Noting the significant mining developments taking place in West Africa and the requirement for new mines to comply with the Global Industry Standard on Tailings Management (GISTM), global... 


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Procurement process simplifies parts sourcing
11th October 2024 By: Nadine Ramdass

Mining and industrial equipment electronic part procurement challenges are being addressed through products and solutions supplier RS South Africa’s three-tier priority procurement process, which... 


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How DigiMine is building next generation of tech-savvy, socially aware mining engineers
11th October 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

As the global mining industry increasingly adopts technology, such as AI and automation, partnerships between academia and industry are poised to play a pivotal role in ensuring the continuous... 


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How DigiMine is building next generation of tech-savvy, socially aware mining engineers
11th October 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

As the global mining industry increasingly adopts technology, such as AI and automation, partnerships between academia and industry are poised to play a pivotal role in ensuring the continuous... 


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Menar coal projects, South Africa – update
11th October 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Menar's Phalanndwa coal mine has embarked on a robust mine rehabilitation project.  


Sanlam Investments returns as title sponsors for Africa’s Green Economy Summit in Cape Town in February 2025
10th October 2024

The organisers of Africa’s Green Economy Summit (AGES) have announced that Sanlam Investments will once again be the title sponsor of the event for the upcoming edition taking place from 19 –21... 


Meet the Expert Speakers at the 2024 Manufacturing Indaba
10th October 2024

The highly anticipated Manufacturing Indaba 2024 is proud to announce an exceptional lineup of expert speakers who will take the stage to address the most pressing challenges and opportunities in... 


LTA Autecon celebrates 40 years of SMEIPP construction excellence
LTA Autecon celebrates 40 years of SMEIPP construction excellence
10th October 2024

LTA Autecon, formerly known as Grinaker-LTA Mechanical & Electrical, has recently redefined its distinct identity and strategic positioning as a market leader in the structural, mechanical,... 


Schneider Electric Nigeria urges electricians to benefit by joining its Electrician Rewards Programme
Schneider Electric Nigeria urges electricians to benefit by joining its Electrician Rewards Programme
10th October 2024

Schneider Electric Nigeria would like to encourage more residential and small building electricians to join the mySchneider Electrician Rewards Programme and enjoy the added benefits that come with... 


BHP and India’s SAIL collaborate on steel decarbonisation
9th October 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL), the largest government-owned steel producer in India, and resources company BHP, are collaborating to support steelmaking decarbonisation. This... 


Anglo American CE Duncan Wanblad
Sustainable mining possible and necessary for global growth – Wanblad
9th October 2024 By: Schalk Burger

The mining industry is experiencing a period of unprecedented and protracted change, and many in the mining industry are facing considerable challenges as many commodities are facing revenue... 


Nyanza Light Metals  CEO Donovan Chimhandamba.
$860m ilmenite beneficiation project enters bulk earthworks phase at Richards Bay IDZ
8th October 2024 By: Martin Creamer

The bulk earthworks phase of the Nyanza Light Metals plant to advance ilmenite up the value curve as titanium dioxide (TiO2) pigment has begun at the Richards Bay Industrial Development Zone... 


EWSETA joins German delegation at energy training centre
EWSETA joins German delegation at energy training centre
8th October 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

 After being transformed from a rundown residential property in Benoni, Gauteng, into a ‘cutting-edge’ energy training centre, the Institute of Energy Professionals Africa’s (IEPA’s) International... 


Strengthening the climate resilience of South African industries
Strengthening the climate resilience of South African industries
8th October 2024

South Africa’s economy is increasingly threatened by climate change impacts, resulting in scarcity of important natural resources. To respond to these challenges, industries need to increase their... 


CMIF backing for infrastructure supporting Frontier’s PAK lithium project
CMIF backing for infrastructure supporting Frontier’s PAK lithium project
8th October 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

TSX-V-listed Frontier Lithium has been awarded up to C$6.1-million in funding from the government’s Critical Minerals Infrastructure Fund (CMIF) to support infrastructure for its PAK lithium... 


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South Africa’s reindustrialisation requires collaboration between multiple sectors
4th October 2024 By: Darren Parker

To achieve reindustrialisation in South Africa, collaboration across industries is crucial, Kearney metals and mining global lead Igor Hulak said during the second day of the Joburg Indaba, in... 


Pan African group ESG manager Barry Naicker
Pan African taking the wild out of the west as gold recovery uplifts the local community
4th October 2024 By: Martin Creamer

When the Mining Weekly team of three arrived at the initial sod-turning event of Pan African Resources’ gold-from-dumps project just over a year ago, the area west of Johannesburg looked a little... 


Steel and Engineering Federation of Southern Africa  president Elias Monage
Seifsa president sees new political climate as opportunity to revive metals sector
4th October 2024 By: Terence Creamer

Steel and Engineering Federation of Southern Africa (Seifsa) president Elias Monage has described the establishment of the Government of National Unity (GNU) as an opportunity to revive the metals... 


mining technology in use
Technology adoption needs to come from the top – panel
4th October 2024 By: Darren Parker

Leadership must foster a culture of innovation across all levels of the workforce and clearly communicate the strategic rationale for the successful adoption of modern mining technologies, enabling... 


MMC CEO Louis Nel
South Africa must grow its manganese processing capabilities to capitalise on resources
4th October 2024 By: Schalk Burger

South Africa mines less than 2% of global manganese and the mineral is abundant, but processed and beneficiated manganese products are critical and in demand, especially as most of the world's... 


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... 


India, US sign pact to cooperate on critical battery mineral supply chains
4th October 2024 By: Reuters

Indian Trade Minister Piyush Goyal and US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo signed an agreement on Thursday to cooperate on strengthening supply chains in the two countries for lithium, cobalt and... 


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