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Ivanhoe reports 11% y/y increase in copper production at Kamoa-Kukula
8th July 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

TSX-listed Ivanhoe Mines has reported that Phase 1, 2 and 3 concentrators at its Kamoa-Kakula complex, in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), milled a total 3.62-million tonnes of ore,... 


JDA to undertake 12-month review of Sandton transport master plan, as Rea Vaya construction continues
8th July 2025 By: Schalk Burger

The Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA) will, on behalf of the City of Johannesburg’s Transport Department, undertake a comprehensive review and update of the Sandton Integrated Transport Master... 


MCA ‘deeply concerned’ by Fair Work ruling on BHP labour hire
MCA ‘deeply concerned’ by Fair Work ruling on BHP labour hire
8th July 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Australia’s peak mining lobby has issued a warning over the future of contract services in the mining sector after the Fair Work Commission (FWC) ruled that diversified major BHP’s in-house labour... 


Almonty targets Nasdaq listing
Almonty targets Nasdaq listing
8th July 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Tungsten producer Almonty Industries has announced plans to list on the Nasdaq Capital Market as it kicks off a public share offering in the US, aiming to boost its funding base and expand its... 


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TNPA unveils new multi-purpose vessel
7th July 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) on July 7 unveiled a R120-million new locally built multi-purpose vessel, which the entity says is a crucial addition to its marine fleet at the Port of... 


Construction work on the N4
TRAC concession kicks off almost a billion rand in construction work in July
7th July 2025 By: Irma Venter

Trans African Concessions (TRAC) this month kicks off roughly R1-billion in upgrade and rehabilitation work on the N4. The N4 toll route is a build-operate-transfer road, and is about 570 km long.... 


Huawei representatives and SADV’s Managing Executive Venita Engelbrecht Launching iFTTR OptiXstar F50 series
Huawei launches next-gen fibre-to-the-room solution to accelerate intelligent connectivity
7th July 2025

During Huawei South Africa Connect 2025, Huawei officially launched the iFTTR OptiXstar F50 series, the country’s latest “Fibre-to-the-Room (FTTR)+X” solution for intelligent, all-optical smart... 


grain in hand
New grain leader to drive transformation, market access for emerging farmers
7th July 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Industry body Grain SA has appointed Sibusiso Mabuza CEO of its farmer development arm Phahama Grain Phakama (PGP). Grain SA CEO Dr Tobias Doyer says Mabuza brings to the position 20 years of... 


First Mining and First Nation partner on Springpole development
7th July 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Mishkeegogamang First Nation and First Mining Gold have signed a long-term relationship agreement (LTRA) covering the Springpole gold project, in north-western Ontario. The agreement sets out a... 


Sebastiaan Surie of CFM (left), South Africa President Cyril Ramaphosa (centre) and Hive Hydrogen chairperson Thulani Gcabashe at the Green Hydrogen Summit.
Hive Hydrogen requests proposals for $5.8bn Coega Green Ammonia Project
7th July 2025 By: Martin Creamer

The final stage of development for the Coega Green Ammonia Project at Nelson Mandela Bay in the Eastern Cape commenced today with the release of the request for proposals (RfPs) to 15 shortlisted... 


Bauxite at port
Guinea bauxite exports up 36% to 99.8Mt on Chinese demand
7th July 2025 By: Reuters

Guinea's exports of bauxite, a feedstock for aluminium, jumped 36% to a record 99.8-million metric tons in the first half of 2025, driven by robust Chinese demand that offset declines from a... 


Canada could financially back aluminum producers if 50% US tariffs persist, trade group says
Canada could financially back aluminum producers if 50% US tariffs persist, trade group says
7th July 2025 By: Reuters

Canada has discussed offering financial support to large aluminum producers like Rio Tinto impacted by a US-led trade war, in the event that Washington's 50% tariff on imports of the metal persist... 


Hot topics at IFAT Africa, analytica Lab Africa 2025
Hot topics at IFAT Africa, analytica Lab Africa 2025
7th July 2025

Burning issues such as climate-smart infrastructure, sustainability in waste and water management, the circular economy and Extended Producer Responsibility will come under discussion at the... 


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Capricorn’s KGP project delivers at upper end of guidance
4th July 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

ASX-listed Capricorn Metals’ Karlawinda gold project (KGP), in Western Australia, produced 32 216 oz of gold in the quarter ended June 30, taking gold production to 117 076 oz for the full... 


Bridging the renewable energy divide
Bridging the renewable energy divide
4th July 2025

South African manufacturers lag behind their mining counterparts in terms of renewable energy wheeling, presenting both opportunity and risk, writes Discovery Green Head Andre Nepgen. South Africa... 


Enza Construction: Building Stronger Foundations Through Community Impact
Enza Construction: Building Stronger Foundations Through Community Impact
4th July 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

As Crowie Holdings and Enza Construction celebrates its 25th anniversary, the occasion is marked by more than just a successful track record in the built environment. It is also a moment to reflect... 


Blue Lagoon’s Dome Mountain marks major steps towards production
4th July 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Canadian publicly listed mining company Blue Lagoon Resources says it has made significant progress at its Dome Mountain gold project, in British Columbia, as it prepares to enter production in a... 


With a strong focus on innovation, Chryso’s R&D teams develop customised EnviroMix solutions using precise material analysis to deliver sustainable high performance concrete formulations
Chryso’s EnviroMix enables sustainable concrete without construction delays
4th July 2025

As the construction industry intensifies its focus on sustainability, a common challenge has been balancing lower carbon emissions with the need for fast-paced project delivery. Chryso is... 


The importance of developing women leaders in construction – a cidb perspective by cidb CEO Bongani Dladla
The importance of developing women leaders in construction – a cidb perspective by cidb CEO Bongani Dladla
4th July 2025

As South Africa faces mounting demands for innovation, sustainability and social progress, the construction sector’s future depends on its ability to harness the full spectrum of available talent.... 


ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
By keeping machinery in top condition, plants avoid the inefficiencies that often accompany ageing valves, hoses, or fillers, says the SANBWA
Smart water use sets bottled sector apart
4th July 2025 By: Devina Haripersad

As South Africa grapples with mounting water insecurity, industries are under growing pressure to use water more efficiently. One sector that has made significant strides is the bottled water... 


an ariel view of the Zwelitsha Waterwaste Treatment Works site
Local adaptation key to solving SA’s water challenges
4th July 2025

There are several factors undermining water infrastructure performance in South Africa, says consulting engineering company GIBB technical executive Wiero Vogelzang, adding that first among them is... 


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Reliability, cost-effectiveness are priorities for manufacturer
4th July 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Supplying reliable and cost-effective pumping solutions for heavy, abrasive slurry applications in the mining industry of South Africa and wider Africa is integral to submersible slurry pump... 


A construction site with the massive pipe
Early phase of pipeline upgrade progressing
4th July 2025

The eThekwini municipality is spending R1.2-billion to replace a 24-km pipeline that is more than 70 years old and has exceeded its 50-year design life. KwaZulu-Natal Department of Water and... 


The above image depicts Hot Dip Galvanizers Association Southern Africa (HDGASA) executive director Robin Clarke
Strategic partnerships strengthen steel industry
4th July 2025 By: Lynne Davies

Strategic partnerships between steel fabricators and hot dip galvanizers provide invaluable opportunities to improve efficiencies and quality control, states industry trade association, Hot Dip... 


Economic Development and Spatial Planning MMC Councillor Sarah Mabotsa
Tshwane youth programme places 52 new building inspectors
4th July 2025

The City of Tshwane has put the 2025 Youth Month theme of ‘embracing the power of youth to drive socioeconomic transformation’ into action. “We are pleased to confirm the placement of the 52 new... 


The above image depicts an array of steel pipes
Mill modernisation completed
4th July 2025

Industrial plant construction specialist SMS Group has successfully completed an automation system upgrade for the 5-m heavy plate mill at steel manufacturer Jingye Steel in Yingkou, Liaoning... 


The above image depicts all four high-reduction mill stands were installed on site at Zhongshou Special Steel
Company advances green steel through zero-carbon tech
4th July 2025

Following project milestones in both China and Germany, engineering and plant construction company Primetals Technologies underscores its role in enabling “energy-efficient, high-performance and... 


An image of the transformer test lab on the Actom Open Day
Test lab achieves Africa-first accreditation
4th July 2025

Distribution and power transformer designer and manufacturer Actom Power Transformers, a division of Actom has celebrated its recent recommendation for accreditation as the only SANAS-certified... 


CSIR marks 90 years of excellence in mechanical testing, safety solutions
CSIR marks 90 years of excellence in mechanical testing, safety solutions
4th July 2025

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) Mechanical Laboratory is uniquely positioned to provide support for the mining industry with its testing and inspection services.... 


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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... 


Image of molten metal
Hydrogen-based ironmaking plant, Austria
4th July 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Primetals Technologies, Mitsubishi Corporation, Rio Tinto and voestalpine propose to implement and operate an industrial-scale prototype plant featuring a new process for potential net-zero CO2... 


Image of offshore wind farm
Nordlicht 1 and 2 wind farms, German
4th July 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

European energy company Vattenfall is building the Nordlicht wind cluster, which will have a net capacity of more than 1.6 GW.  


Image of agri-PV plant
Morcone and Acquafredda agri-PV projects, Italy
4th July 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Multinational energy group RWE is building its first commercial-scale agri-PV plants in the province of Benevento, in Campania. 


Image of battery energy storage system
Battery energy storage system projects, US
4th July 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

RWE Clean Energy is building an energy storage system with a storage capacity of 900 MWh. 


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Granite Creek openpit project, US
4th July 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

The Graphite Creek mine comprises a large openpit carbon-in-leach gold development in northern Nevada. 


Image of Kiaka first gold pour
Kiaka gold project, Burkina Faso – update
4th July 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Midtier gold producer West African Resources has poured first gold at the project. 


Image of LNG tanker
LNG Canada export facility, Canada – update
4th July 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

The first liquefied natural gas cargo has been shipped. 


Image of geothermal plant
Menengai geothermal project, Kenya – update
4th July 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

The African Trade & Investment Development Insurance and Globeleq have finalised the agreement for the provision of a payment guarantee to the project.  


Image of Murchison mining operation
Murchison gold project, Australia – update
4th July 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

The project is fully approved, paving the way for development to start. 


Image of gold pour
Segele gold project, Ethiopia – update
4th July 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Akobo Minerals has successfully completed its first smelt of gold with a new gravity setup. 


Image of silver ore
Vareš silver project, Bosnia and Herzegovina – update
4th July 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

ASX- and LSE-listed Adriatic Metals has achieved commercial production. 


Image of Qala Shallows
Witwatersrand Basin Project – Qala Shallows, South Africa – update
4th July 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

West Wits Mining has executed definitive legal agreements for a senior syndicated loan facility to fund project development. 


Image of gold nuggets
Back River Gold – Goose mine gold project, Canada – update
4th July 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

B2Gold has poured first gold at its Goose mine. 


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