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An Amplats mine in Zimbabwe
African countries fare poorly in latest Fraser Institute investment attractiveness rankings
12th April 2022 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The Fraser Institute’s Annual Survey of Mining Companies for 2021 finds that Zimbabwe now ranks as the least attractive jurisdiction in the world for investment. Other African countries also... 


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Western Australia overtakes Nevada as top mining destination, Zimbabwe ranks last
12th April 2022 By: Mariaan Webb

Western Australia is now the number-one address for mining investments, according to the latest Fraser Institute’s Survey of Mining Companies. Western Australia has moved up from fourth place and... 


Afrimat Construction Index muted by slow infrastructure roll-out
1st April 2022 By: Irma Venter

The Afrimat Construction Index (ACI) has staged a swift recovery from the Covid-19-induced slump that occurred during the second quarter of 2020, increasing by 74% within only two quarters.   Since... 


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Cosalá Operations, Mexico
25th March 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

A silver/zinc/lead mine in east-central Sinaloa, Mexico. 


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Far West Gold Recoveries operation, South Africa – update
25th March 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

The Far West Gold Recoveries operation is being rolled out in a phased approach. 


Northam’s interim earnings to increase, despite production challenges
24th March 2022 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

JSE-listed Northam Platinum expects to report a 55.9% to 65.9% year-on-year increase in earnings a share for the six months ended December 31, 2021. For the period, the number of shares in issue... 


GPITT
18th March 2022 By: Riaan de Lange

Don’t you just love acronyms? Well, I do not. They are my pet peeve. In case you were wondering, the word acronym is created from the Greek roots ‘acr’, which means ‘tip’ or ‘beginning’, and... 


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Afrimat Construction Index muted by slow infrastructure rollout
15th March 2022 By: Irma Venter

The Afrimat Construction Index (ACI) has staged a swift recovery from the Covid-19 induced slump that occurred during the second quarter of 2020, increasing by 74% within only two quarters.   Since... 


New contract pushes company towards one-stop-shop goal
11th March 2022 By: Claire O'Reilly

Foundry and heavy engineering company Thos Begbie has been awarded a consecutive contract to do more component installations for the Sibanye-Stillwater platinum smelter plant, in the North West. 


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Coatings key to optimal -operation
11th March 2022

Local mechanical seals, pumps and complementary pump products supplier Mechanical Rotating Solutions (MRS) commends the Belzona 1321 two-part ceramic-filled epoxy coating for its ability to provide... 


New passenger rail vehicle designed
11th March 2022

High-performance lightweight structures designers, engineers and manufacturers TRB Lightweight Structures is delighted to be part of the team behind rail project Revolution Very Light Rail (VLR),... 


Company plans to expand wear parts market locally
11th March 2022 By: Claire O'Reilly

High chrome white iron foundry Mitak is celebrating its fiftieth birthday this year, and plans to expand its reach locally in the coming 10 years. 


US President Joe Biden
Global shares fall, oil rises in volatile trading after Russia oil ban
8th March 2022 By: Reuters

Global share markets fell on Tuesday as oil prices climbed yet further, driven by the United States banning Russian oil and other energy imports over Moscow's invasion of Ukraine. US President Joe... 


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Bongani Khoza
4th March 2022

This week we profile Bongani Khoza, MD of BFG Africa, a manufacturer of a range of fibre-reinforced plastic and sheet moulding compounds 


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Far West Gold Recoveries operation, South Africa – update
25th February 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

The definitive feasibility study on Far West Gold Recoveries – Phase 2 was completed in the 2021 financial year.  


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Grinding Techniques – Your partner in abrasive solutions for the construction industry
16th February 2022

The South African construction industry is multi-faceted and complex. With projects ranging from large scale green energy installations, to smaller at home DIY and general maintenance projects, it... 


Zest WEG delivers its biggest mobile substation yet
7th February 2022

Leveraging its considerable in-house expertise and local manufacturing capability, Zest WEG recently custom designed and manufactured one of the largest mobile substations ever built in South... 


Boeing achieves major advance in using composites for cryogenic fuel tanks
4th February 2022 By: Rebecca Campbell

US major aerospace group Boeing has announced a technology breakthrough for cryogenic fuel tanks. These tanks are essential components of liquid-fuelled rockets, as they hold the liquid hydrogen... 


Boeing launches new freighter with its greatest-value-ever order for cargo aircraft
2nd February 2022 By: Rebecca Campbell

Global major aerospace group Boeing has announced the launch of a freighter version of its new-generation 777X family of large widebody airliners. The dedicated freighter will be based on the 777-8... 


Unique precast-concrete reservoir for City of Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality
2nd February 2022

A unique approach has been deployed to construct a new 25ML reservoir in Pam Brink, a suburb of Springs, Gauteng. With construction now nearing completion, this local innovation has again proved to... 


Vulco® R67 mill lining rubber compound is revolutionising mine site mill operations
19th January 2022

Vulco® rubber is renowned throughout the mining industry for its exceptional wear life and reliability in mill lining systems. These abrasion- and impact-resistant rubber compounds have been... 


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Greater policy certainty needed to ensure reforms, fixed investment, business confidence in 2022
10th January 2022 By: Schalk Burger

The challenge this year will be to reduce policy uncertainty further, as confidence-building is said to be the cheapest form of economic stimulation, and accelerated economic reforms, higher fixed... 


IHS Markit PMI drops to 48.4 on Omicron fears
5th January 2022 By: Schalk Burger

The IHS Markit South Africa Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) fell below the neutral 50 point territory in December to 48.4, from 51.7 in November, which signalled a modest decline in business... 


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Afrimat Construction Index recovers further in the third quarter
9th December 2021 By: Irma Venter

The Afrimat Construction Index (ACI) staged a swift recovery from the Covid-19 induced slump that occurred during the second quarter of 2020, increasing by 60% in the next quarter.  Since then... 


SANBWA applauds plastics industry for commitment to recycling
2nd December 2021

South Africa’s plastic recycling industry was severely challenged but delivered figures that are to be applauded.  This is the opinion of South African National Bottled Water Association (SANBWA)... 


Households’ ability to incur, manage debt improving
2nd December 2021 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The Altron Fintech Household Financial Resilience Index (Afhri) for the second quarter has confirmed that the average household in South Africa enjoys a more advantageous disposition towards... 


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Lubrication pump systems enhance hydraulic components
26th November 2021

Industrial equipment supplier BMG’s range of Steimel lubricant and feed gear pumps – the SF series – is used mainly on oil lube systems in mines, steel works, power stations and general industry... 


Business confidence flat as shocks take their toll – RMB
24th November 2021 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

After having fallen from 50 to 43 in the third quarter, the RMB/BER Business Confidence Index (BCI) remained unchanged in the fourth quarter of this year. “The outcome could easily have been better... 


Plastics industry release latest recycling figures
23rd November 2021

Plastics SA, the umbrella body representing the local plastics industry, has just released the official plastic recycling stats for the year ending 31 December 2020.  Each year, data is collected... 


Sars encouraged by rebuilding efforts
9th November 2021 By: Chanel de Bruyn

The South African Revenue Service (Sars) was encouraged by the measured progress in rebuilding Sars as an institution, transforming itself into a smart, modern service, Sars commissioner Edward... 


Battery boom has Sherritt CEO betting on Cuban nickel expansion
8th November 2021 By: Bloomberg

Sherritt International’s new boss sees the electric-vehicle revolution stretching all the way to Cuba, with the Canadian miner planning to boost output of battery-grade nickel and cobalt. In its... 


Stainless Steel Metal Fabrication – Get the RIGHT tool for the job
2nd November 2021

When it comes to fabrication with stainless steel, using the right tool is essential for achieving optimum results. Grinding Techniques has a complete range specifically manufactured for all... 


MC Mining making progress in securing further finance for its Makhado project
29th October 2021 By: Simone Liedtke

Coal miner MC Mining is making progress to secure funding for its Makhado project. The Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) reaffirmed its support for South African coal miner MC Mining’s... 


Infinidat named a leader for the third consecutive year in the 2021 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Primary Storage
18th October 2021

Infinidat, a leading provider of enterprise-class storage solutions, announced that the company has been named a Leader in the 2021 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Primary Storage for the third... 


Icasa to start spectrum auctioning in March
15th October 2021 By: Natasha Odendaal

The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (Icasa) is preparing to start the auction of the high demand spectrum from March 1, 2022. A new roadmap envisages the publication of... 


Kodal reports high-grade gold from re-split sampling at Côte d'Ivoire project
11th October 2021 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Aim-listed Kodal Minerals has announced high-grade gold mineralisation returned from re-split sampling for the reverse circulation (RC) drilling at the Nielle project, in northern Côte d'Ivoire.... 


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FDA-compliant pumps benefit multiple industries
8th October 2021 By: Theresa Bhowan-Rajah

Engineering solutions provider BMG’s range of Ingersoll Rand ARO fluid management equipment comprises of Food and Drug Administration- (FDA-) compliant, air-operated, diaphragm pumps that provide... 


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Makhado hard coking and thermal coal project, South Africa – update
8th October 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

MC Mining has reported that it is continuing to work on composite debt/equity funding initiatives for the project.  


Tirupati, Monash to collaborate on developing graphene products
4th October 2021 By: Simone Liedtke

London-listed Tirupati Graphite has entered into a research collaboration agreement with the Department of Material Sciences and Engineering at Monash University, in Victoria, Australia, to develop... 


MC Mining narrows full-year loss
1st October 2021 By: Creamer Media Reporter

South African coal miner MC Mining has narrowed its net loss to $11.8-million for the financial year ended June 30, from the net loss of $12.2-million recorded for the prior financial year.... 


Icasa set to auction spectrum from March 2022
1st October 2021 By: Natasha Odendaal

The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (Icasa) is preparing to start the auction of the high demand spectrum from March 1, 2022. A new roadmap envisages the publication of... 


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Countercyclical Northam growth strategy creates 8 000 jobs, 2 000 this year
30th September 2021 By: Martin Creamer

The record operational and financial performance of Northam Platinum in the 12 months to June 30 was accompanied by the creation of 2 335 new sustainable jobs, which takes the total generated by... 


Hudson achieves 55.3% niobium concentrate from Nukittooq
23rd September 2021 By: Schalk Burger

TSX-V-listed mining and exploration company Hudson Resources has announced the results of independent metallurgical testwork conducted on the high-grade Nukittooq niobium-tantalum project, in... 


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