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FNB/BER Civil Confidence Index falls further in the first quarter
27th March 2025 By: Darren Parker

Following a decline to 48 in the fourth quarter of 2024, the FNB/BER Civil Confidence Index fell by a further three points to 45 in the first quarter of 2025. The index can vary between a maximum... 


ZQUIP and Leica Geosystems redefine power, precision, and sustainability in heavy construction
ZQUIP and Leica Geosystems redefine power, precision, and sustainability in heavy construction
27th March 2025

ZQUIP, part of Moog Construction, and Leica Geosystems, part of Hexagon, today announced that they are bringing construction company owners and fleet owners a prototype 8-ton excavator that is... 


Caledonia makes good progress on Bilboes feasibility study
27th March 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

NYSE- and Aim-listed gold miner Caledonia Mining has reported that it has been making good progress on the feasibility study for the Bilboes project, in Zimbabwe, with the support of DRA Projects... 


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Saint-Gobain Africa launches new unifying programme
27th March 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Sustainable building materials producer and distributor Saint-Gobain Africa has renewed its commitment to the African continent through a new unifying programme – Make it in Africa to Build Africa... 


What Products Contain Lithium-ion batteries? Powering Boundless Exploration and Connectivity
27th March 2025

You may have heard of lithium-ion batteries, but did you know these compact powerhouses aren’t just used to power fitness trackers, smartwatches, and other wearable devices? SafeQuip, a leading... 


AMSA's Newcastle Works
IDC weighs taking control of AMSA
27th March 2025 By: Bloomberg

A South African State development bank is considering taking a majority stake in the local unit of ArcelorMittal South Africa (AMSA) as it tries to halt the planned closure of two steel mills... 


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How to avoid a simple measurement mistake that could cost you thousands
27th March 2025

Across the many fields in which accurate measurements are crucial – such as design, manufacturing, engineering and construction – even the smallest of deviations can be seriously costly. Consider,... 


Kenmare making steady progress with WCP A upgrade project
26th March 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Providing a project update on its Moma titanium minerals mine in norther Mozambique, JSE-listed Kenmare Resources MD Tom Hickey says the upgrade of Wet Concentrator Plant (WCP) A, and its... 


Enpower Trading CEO James Beatty with Ivanhoe Mines senior legal counsel Natalie Harten
Ivanplats signs ten-year green-electricity deal with Enpower for Platreef
26th March 2025 By: Terence Creamer

Registered energy trader Enpower Trading has signed a ten-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with platinum mine developer Ivanplats for the yearly delivery of 48.30 GWh of renewable electricity to... 


Zanaga announces tranche two private placement completion, upsizing
26th March 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Aim-listed Zanaga Iron Ore Company has reported that it has entered into subscriptions totalling $21.51-million of gross proceeds at a price of $0.052, about 4.10p, per ordinary share. This is the... 


Production continues to ramp up at GoldStone's Homase mine
26th March 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Aim-listed GoldStone Resources reports that its Homase mine and heap leach operation, in Ghana, increased production by 14% month-on-month to 18.63 kg of gold doré, equivalent to about 598.9 oz of... 


City of Cape Town, SACPCMP sign professional construction skills partnership
26th March 2025 By: Schalk Burger

The City of Cape Town (CoCT) has signed a partnership agreement with industry regulator the South African Council for the Project and Construction Management Professions (SACPCMP) to... 


PALFINGER premieres new middle-seat truck-mounted forklift at bauma 2025
26th March 2025

Whether in transportation and logistics, building material applications or the construction industry – truck-mounted forklifts are the most efficient way to get goods and products delivered to... 


Integra names former SilverCrest exec as COO
26th March 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Mining company Integra Resources has appointed Clifford Lafleur as COO, adding an experienced mining executive to its leadership team as the company advances its transition into a growth-focused... 


Accelerating Africa’s Industrialization: The Rise of Manufacturing and Industrial Parks
Accelerating Africa’s Industrialization: The Rise of Manufacturing and Industrial Parks
26th March 2025

Africa is experiencing a significant surge in the development of manufacturing and industrial parks, marking a pivotal shift towards strengthening local industries, creating employment... 


Trackunit unveils new solutions at Bauma to accelerate customer digital innovation
26th March 2025

Seamless integration in single-pane view offers significant cost-cutting benefits Bauma visitors gain first chance to see the IrisX platform up close First showing of Trackunit Luna, a multi-AI... 


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... 


Master Drilling CEO Danie Pretorius.
Master Drilling pays nigh-R100m dividend, moves needle on South Africa’s mining front
25th March 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Drilling and mechanised rock excavation technology solutions company Master Drilling, which was established in 1986 and listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange Limited in 2012, has declared a... 


Barloworld’s Russia, Southern Africa businesses feel the heat; Mongolia delivers some cheer
Barloworld’s Russia, Southern Africa businesses feel the heat; Mongolia delivers some cheer
25th March 2025 By: Irma Venter

In a five-month trading update published on Tuesday, JSE-listed Barloworld says the performance of the group’s Mongolia business managed to somewhat counteract the contraction of its Equipment... 


South Africa considering export taxes and quotas to revive ferroalloy smelters – Mantashe
South Africa considering export taxes and quotas to revive ferroalloy smelters – Mantashe
25th March 2025 By: Terence Creamer

Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe reports that discussions are under way within government and with manganese and chrome producers in an effort to halt the decline in domestic... 


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Scatec signs 25-year PPA for additional 120 MW solar in Tunisia
25th March 2025 By: Darren Parker

Renewable energy solutions company Scatec has signed a 25-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with Tunisian State utility Société Tunisienne de l'Electricité et du Gaz for an additional 120 MW... 


Economist Dr Roelof Botha
Afrimat Construction Index records third successive quarter of increases
25th March 2025 By: Schalk Burger

The Afrimat Construction Index (ACI) for the fourth quarter of 2024 increased by 0.6% quarter-on-quarter and 2.5% year-on-year – the third successive quarter of improvements. This is the first time... 


Balancing Energy Demands and Sustainability: South Africa’s Hydrogen Revolution
Balancing Energy Demands and Sustainability: South Africa’s Hydrogen Revolution
25th March 2025

By: Dr Darija Susac - 2nd Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Conference Committee Member and Acting Director of HySA Catalysis Centre of Competence (Virtual Showroom) Economic growth and socioeconomic... 


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Botswana considering new 615 MW coal-fired power plant
25th March 2025 By: Bloomberg

Botswana is contemplating building a new 615 MW coal-fired power station near its main generation plant to mitigate generation challenges at the facility. The 600 MW, coal-fired Morupule B power... 


Vesconite rotary head slide pads at Bauma 2025
Vesconite rotary head slide pads at Bauma 2025
25th March 2025

Vesconite wear-resistant self-lubricating rotary head slide pads will be at Bauma 2025, the world’s leading construction and mining machinery trade fair. With 3,500 exhibitors and approximately... 


The Dangote oil refinery
US jet fuel imports surge as Nigeria's Dangote refinery pushes barrels west
25th March 2025 By: Reuters

US jet fuel imports are set to hit a two-year high in March after Nigeria's Dangote refinery pushed barrels to North America, which should lower prices of the aviation fuel in the peak summer... 


GVK-Siya Zama’s construction of the new Soshanguve Mall will drive economic growth and community empowerment
GVK-Siya Zama’s construction of the new Soshanguve Mall will drive economic growth and community empowerment
25th March 2025

The Soshanguve Mall, an impactful development of more than 60 000 square metres of retail space, is set to become a cornerstone of economic growth and community empowerment in the Soshanguve... 


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Compact excavator range launched
25th March 2025

A three-model compact excavator range, comprising the U18, U35 and YC60 models, was recently unveiled by YC Diesel South Africa. The company says the machines are designed to meet the diverse needs... 


Gold rally attracts investors back to mining stocks after months of outflows
Gold rally attracts investors back to mining stocks after months of outflows
25th March 2025 By: Reuters

Funds that invest in gold miners are set to attract their largest net monthly inflows in more than a year in March, as record-high gold prices improve firms' profit outlooks and boost cash flow.... 


NMR advances Blackjack restart for first gold pour in third quarter
24th March 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed Native Mineral Resources (NMR) is progressing its restart activities at the Blackjack processing plant and Charters Towers assets in north Queensland, targeting its first gold pour in... 


Mining contract awarded for Beebyn-W11 iron-ore project
24th March 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Western Australia-focused Fenix Resources has awarded a mining contract to MACA, a subsidiary of Thiess Group, for the development of its Beebyn-W11 iron-ore mine. The contract covers drill and... 


Kore Potash raises $10.1m
24th March 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Potash development company Kore Potash, which owns 97% of the Sintoukola (Kola) potash project, in Congo-Brazzaville, has conditionally raised about $10.1-million, before expenses, by way of a... 


Trent Mell
Electra Battery Materials secures C$20m funding commitment for cobalt refinery
24th March 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Nasdaq- and TSX-V-listed Electra Battery Materials has received a letter of intent (LoI) for C$20-million in proposed funding to support the completion of North America’s first battery-grade cobalt... 


Mathe Group saves thousands of tons of CO2 by recycling 1m tyres
Mathe Group saves thousands of tons of CO2 by recycling 1m tyres
24th March 2025

The recycling of one-million waste radial truck tyres in KwaZulu-Natal has saved between 45 500 t and 71 500 t of CO₂ emissions since 2017 – a significant achievement for South Africa’s largest... 


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Mozambique Area 1 liquefied natural gas facility, Mozambique – update
21st March 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

The board of the US Export-Import Bank has approved a nearly $5-billion loan for the long-delayed project, clearing a key hurdle to restarting construction. 


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Čoka Rakita project, Serbia
21st March 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

A prefeasibility study has suggested the underground mining of the Čoka Rakita deposit using a relatively standard comminution, gravity and flotation flowsheet. 


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ArtawiGas25, Iraq
21st March 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

The project involves the development of the first processing facility for the associated gas from the Ratawi field. 


Lhyfe Le Cheylas green hydrogen production plant
Lhyfe Le Cheylas green hydrogen production plant, France
21st March 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

The project involves the construction of a green hydrogen production plant at the former Ascométal steelworks waste storage site. 


Aerial view of the Virginia gas plant
Virginia gas project, South Africa – update
21st March 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Domestic natural gas and helium producer Renergen announced the start of commercial sales of liquid helium on March 14. 


Image of solar panels
Mmadinare Solar Complex, Botswana – update
21st March 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Renewable-energy provider Scatec has started commercial operation of the first 60 MW. 


Location map of the Longonjo mine
Longonjo neodymium/praseodymium project, Angola – update
21st March 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Rare earths developer Pensana Rare Earths has received approvals for full financing totalling about $268-million for the project.  


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Clanwilliam dam and irrigation scheme upgrade project, South Africa – update
21st March 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Progress is being made on raising the Clanwilliam dam wall. 


Location map of the Antler project
Antler copper project, US – update
21st March 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Exploration and development company New World has announced the appointment of a COO and CFO to drive the development of the Antler project. 


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