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Ioneer launches A$72-million capital raise
30th January 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Australia- and US-listed Ioneer has secured firm commitments to raise about $50-million, or A$72-million, through a single-tranche placement to advance the development of its Rhyolite Ridge... 


Alpha HPA completes A$225m capital raise for Stage 2 project
30th January 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Australia-listed Alpha HPA has successfully completed a fully underwritten A$225-million equity raising to support the construction and commercialisation of Stage 2 of its HPA First project. The... 


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Agri SA warns some incoming policy, law changes are impracticable
30th January 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

As government advances various pieces of legislation and policy on land, labour, natural resources, rural safety and trade, industry body Agri SA calls in its ‘2026 Policy Outlook’ for a renewed... 


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Scatec reports strongest construction pipeline yet
30th January 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Renewable energy company Scatec Group has reached an all-time-high near-term growth portfolio, with various projects rapidly achieving development milestones. Scatec reported total power... 


Kore progresses early works agreement, formal sales process continues
Kore progresses early works agreement, formal sales process continues
30th January 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

Potash development company Kore Potash, with 97% ownership of the Kola potash project and the Dougou Extension (DX) potash project in the Sintoukola basin in Congo-Brazzaville, has provided an... 


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ArcelorMittal, Liberian government extend MDA to 2050
30th January 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Integrated steel and mining company ArcelorMittal and the Liberian government have signed an amendment to their existing mineral development agreement (MDA), extending the duration of the agreement... 


Cape Building Workers Enjoy Record Benefits Despite National Stagnation
Cape Building Workers Enjoy Record Benefits Despite National Stagnation
30th January 2026

More than 34,000 building industry employees in the Western Cape received over R236 million in bonuses and leave pay at the end of 2025, thanks largely to the work of the Building Industry... 


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Incentives seen as key to unlocking investment momentum
30th January 2026

 Predictable and well-designed tax policy will be essential in helping mining and minerals processing companies, associated investors and government act in a coordinated manner, reports tax... 


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Renewables firm eyes deeper mining uptake
30th January 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Renewable energy business platform Discovery Green is sharpening its focus on South Africa’s mining industry as the energy transition reshapes competitiveness, costs and carbon exposure across the... 


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Mogale Tailings Retreatment – Soweto cluster expansion, South Africa – update
30th January 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

The definitive feasibility study for an integrated 600 000-t-a-month Soweto railings retreatment circuit is expected to be completed by June. 


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PAK lithium mine project and lithium chemicals conversion facility, Canada – update
30th January 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

Frontier Lithium is advancing permitting for the project under the province’s One Project, One Process framework. 


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Carina rare earths project, Brazil
30th January 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

Aclara Resources Inc plans to start early works on site by mid-2026 as part of the construction capital expenditure.  


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Ammonia and urea fertiliser production complex, Turkmenistan
30th January 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

The project involves the construction of the largest ammonia and urea fertiliser production complex in Turkmenistan. 


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Cariboo gold project, Canada – update
30th January 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

Osisko Development Corp has agreed to a bought deal financing to sell 35 311 000 common shares at $3.54, aiming to raise about $125-million in gross proceeds.  


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Copperwood project, US – update
30th January 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

Highland Copper has detailed its 2026 work programme to advance the project towards a construction decision. 


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Skouries gold/copper project, Greece – update
30th January 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

Eldorado Gold has initiated its first dividend programme. 


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Kennecott solar plant, US – update
30th January 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

The solar plant has been commissioned. 


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Indaba to focus on how Agentic AI could transform and disrupt mining
30th January 2026 By: Nadine James

The focus of this year's Investing in African Mining Indaba on disruptive technology reflects a growing acceptance that mining will not remain competitive using historic operating models alone,... 


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Wildevoëlvlei WWTW upgrade, South Africa
30th January 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

The City of Cape Town is upgrading the Wildevoëlvlei Wastewater Treatment Works, improving treated effluent quality and helping to safeguard local waterways and the surrounding environment. 


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Magat floating solar project, Philippines
30th January 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

A joint venture in the Philippines between renewable-energy solutions provider Scatec and Aboitiz Renewables plans to build a floating solar project under the Philippines Department of Energy’s... 


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Smoothing the bumpy ride to steady state production
30th January 2026

Whether it is a greenfield mine, an expansion or a transition from opencast to underground, the shift to steady state production is often one of the riskiest phases in a mine’s lifecycle. It is... 


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SEW-EURODRIVE awarded largest African projects, partnerships grow
30th January 2026

As the spotlight falls on Africa’s mining progress at this year’s Investing in African Mining Indaba, global drive technology specialist SEW-EURODRIVE reports a milestone performance for the past... 


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Quality risks erode plastic pipe performance
30th January 2026 By: Nadine Ramdass

While advancements in polymer science and extrusion technology have improved plastic pipe performance, various industry challenges have resulted in rising quality risks that can precipitate... 


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Indaba to focus on how Agentic AI could transform and disrupt mining
30th January 2026 By: Nadine James

The focus of this year's Investing in African Mining Indaba on disruptive technology reflects a growing acceptance that mining will not remain competitive using historic operating models alone,... 



Paper manufacturer Mondi SCP’s EcoPower's integrated pulp and paper mill in Ružomberok, Slovakia
Biomass-fuelled boiler plant construction under way
30th January 2026

In October it was announced that heavy machinery manufacturer Sumitomo SHI FW (SFW) was selected to supply a biomass-fuelled circulating fluidised bed (CFB) boiler plant to global sustainable... 


The Patola plant site in Helsinki
‘World’s largest’ air-to-water heat pump, electric boilers to be constructed
30th January 2026

Helsinki-based, city-owned energy company Helen has selected global technology manufacturer Valmet to provide automation solutions for the world’s largest air-to-water heat pump and two electric... 


Duvha Team celebrating their Best CSI Contribution Team and Key Service Provider in Maintenance awards in 2025.
Decade-first maintenance breakthrough leads to awards
30th January 2026 By: Halima Frost

Steam generation solutions company Steinmüller Africa has won two honours at State-owned power utility Eskom’s Duvha Power Station awards, held in December, for delivering a “decade-first... 


Port of Maputo notches up record volumes
30th January 2026 By: Irma Venter

The Port of Maputo last year moved record volumes, handling a total of 32-million tons – a 3.4% increase compared with the previous year’s 30.9-million tons. The Maputo Port Development Company... 


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Sandvik is shaping the future of rock processing
30th January 2026

Rock processing solutions provider Sandvik has long been recognised as a global leader in engineering solutions for the mining and infrastructure sectors. Within the group, the rock processing... 


SEW-EURODRIVE
SEW-EURODRIVE drives Africa’s mining sector with strengthened regional capability
30th January 2026

Growing investment in mineral processing capacity across Africa has accelerated demand for reliable drive technology, creating strong momentum for drive technology company SEW-EURODRIVE’s... 


Copper hits record high above $14 000 as speculators pile in
Copper hits record high above $14 000 as speculators pile in
29th January 2026 By: Reuters

Copper prices hit a record high of more than $14 000 a metric ton on Thursday, as speculators extended their buying spree, encouraged by expectations of strong demand and supported by a weak dollar... 


Galan raises A$40m to fund Hombre Muerto expansion
29th January 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Lithium developer Galan Lithium has secured A$40-million through an institutional placement to support a 30% expansion of Phase 1 production at its Hombre Muerto West (HMW) project in Argentina.... 


Dr Sean Phillips
Opinion: Why so many public infrastructure projects go over time and budget
29th January 2026

This opinion article, written by Department of Water & Sanitation director-general Dr Sean Phillips in his personal capacity, outlines the many causes for public projects being delayed or running... 


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Commission recommends approval of Cennergi’s acquisition of AESA, O&M Company
29th January 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The Competition Commission has recommended to the Competition Tribunal that it approve the proposed transaction whereby Cennergi Holdings and Cennergi Services intend to acquire AESA and O&M... 


Market liberalisation, grid access needed to sustain energy reform momentum
Market liberalisation, grid access needed to sustain energy reform momentum
29th January 2026 By: Schalk Burger

Even if only incremental steps are taken, South Africa must continue to progress its electricity market liberalisation and reform agenda, such as launching the South Africa Wholesale Electricity... 


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Mozambique, TotalEnergies relaunch $20bn LNG project
29th January 2026 By: Reuters

Mozambique and TotalEnergies agreed on Thursday to relaunch construction on the French energy major's $20-billion liquefied natural gas project in the country, even as they continue negotiations... 


 South Africa’s Energy Outlook: Key Developments from 2025 and What to Expect in 2026
South Africa’s Energy Outlook: Key Developments from 2025 and What to Expect in 2026
29th January 2026

By: Mzukisi Kota, Mlungisi Mahlangu, Jason van der Poel (Partners), Kiera Bracher, Sabeeha Loonat & Junaid Nyker - (Associates) from Webber Wentzel 2025 highlighted key trends signalling a... 


Toyota Launches Hilux Custom Builds in South Africa to Offer Purpose-Built Business Solutions
Toyota Launches Hilux Custom Builds in South Africa to Offer Purpose-Built Business Solutions
29th January 2026

Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM) is introducing Hilux Custom Builds, a conversion programme that brings professionally engineered solutions directly into the Toyota product offering. These... 


West African achieves cost, gold production guidance
West African achieves cost, gold production guidance
28th January 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

ASX-listed West African Resources (WAF), which has operations in Burkina Faso, has reported solid results for the quarter ended December 31, 2025, with 49 732 oz of gold produced at a site... 


Skeena secures key permits for Eskay Creek, clearing path to 2027 production
Skeena secures key permits for Eskay Creek, clearing path to 2027 production
28th January 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Canada's Skeena Resources on Wednesday announced that it had received its British Columbia Mines Act permit for the Eskay Creek gold/silver project in British Columbia. The permit follows the... 


Cape Town issues four new tenders for housing developments
Cape Town issues four new tenders for housing developments
28th January 2026 By: Irma Venter

The City of Cape Town (CoCT) has issued four new tenders for the construction of “affordable, residentially-led, mixed-used developments” on parcels of land released by the city. CoCT calls on... 


NT55 Investments founder Francois Nortjé
K148 road construction halted as court interdict sparks appeal over enviro approvals
28th January 2026 By: Darren Parker

Construction of the proposed K148 road, in Gauteng, has been halted after NT55 Investments founder Francois Nortjé secured a High Court interdict, with the Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport... 


Highland outlines 2026 Copperwood plans, seeks new project director as Van Dyk returns to South Africa
Highland outlines 2026 Copperwood plans, seeks new project director as Van Dyk returns to South Africa
28th January 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Vancouver-based Highland Copper has set out its 2026 work programme aimed at advancing its Copperwood copper project in Michigan, US, towards a construction decision, while also initiating a search... 


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