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Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme – Bid Window 7, South Africa – update
25th July 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

The Department of Electricity and Energy has appointed a further eight compliant bidders. 


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Berg River Voëlvlei Augmentation Scheme, South Africa – update
25th July 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Offtake agreements have been signed with irrigators and the City of Cape Town. 


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St Ives hybrid microgrid project, Australia – update
25th July 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

The project is progressing on time and within budget.  


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Steelpoortdrift vanadium project, South Africa – update
25th July 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Vanadium Resources, a subsidiary of Vanadium Resources Limited, has signed a binding magnetite ore supply agreement with metals and minerals trader China Precious Asia Limited. 


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Tulu Kapi gold project, Ethiopia – update
25th July 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Kefi Gold and Copper is preparing to start paying compensation to affected nearby community members as part of Phase 1 of a community resettlement action plan. 


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Tumas uranium project, Namibia – update
25th July 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Uranium miner Deep Yellow has deferred the final investment decision to March 2026. 


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Didipio mine, Philippines
25th July 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

A gold and copper mine in the northern Luzon region of the Philippines. 


Africa Finance Corporation funds major road network improvement programme in Angola
24th July 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

African infrastructure and industrial development funding agency, the African Finance Corporation (AFC), has announced that it has disbursed €75-million out of an €85-million sovereign facility,... 


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Locally distributed dewatering pump stays the distance on Zambian copper mine
24th July 2025

Almost a year after installation, a dewatering pump supplied by Integrated Pump Technology, in partnership with its local distributor IES, is still performing at its peak on a major mining... 


Gridlock loading: Act now in South Africa’s renewable energy transition
Gridlock loading: Act now in South Africa’s renewable energy transition
24th July 2025

As South Africa’s renewable energy market grows, grid constraints pose an urgent challenge for businesses. But with decisive action and the right partnerships, it is not an insurmountable challenge. 


Powerline
Licensed electricity traders see Nersa rules process as opportunity to bolster certainty
24th July 2025 By: Terence Creamer

Several licensed electricity traders canvassed by Engineering News have welcomed the decision by the regulator to initiate a process to finalise rules for domestic and cross-border trading and have... 


The extension of the Highland Valley mine will secure access to copper for the next two decades.
Teck approves multibillion-dollar life extension of Canada's biggest copper mine
24th July 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Canadian metals miner Teck Resources on Wednesday sanctioned the construction of a major life extension project at its Highland Valley Copper (HVC) mine in British Columbia, securing the... 


A Batch Made in Heaven:  Mix, measure and master yoghurt manufacturing with VEGA
A Batch Made in Heaven: Mix, measure and master yoghurt manufacturing with VEGA
24th July 2025

(Virtual Showroom) In South Africa, the dairy industry stands as the fourth-largest agricultural sector, contributing significantly to the nation’s economy. In 2023, the country produced... 


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Nuclear Energy Agency highlights rapid progress in development of SMRs globally
23rd July 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

The Nuclear Energy Agency (NEA), which is an agency of the intergovernmental Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development, has published the third edition of its “NEA Small Modular Reactor... 


Babcock, Volvo showcase new gen machines to SA market
Babcock, Volvo showcase new gen machines to SA market
23rd July 2025

Engineering and plant services provider Babcock and machine industry company Volvo Construction Equipment in June launched the new generation of Volvo articulated haulers and excavators to the... 


Green hydrogen retreat poses threat to emissions targets
Green hydrogen retreat poses threat to emissions targets
23rd July 2025 By: Reuters

Green hydrogen developers are cancelling projects and trimming investments around the world, raising the prospect of longer than targeted reliance on fossil fuels. The challenges facing the sector... 


Babcock to grow BULL footprint into the agricultural sector
Babcock to grow BULL footprint into the agricultural sector
23rd July 2025

Having initially placed a major focus on plant hire, construction, quarrying and mining since taking over the BULL distributorship in July 2023, Babcock is seeking to grow the brand’s footprint... 


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Six new solar projects selected and talks continue on eight more, including four wind projects
23rd July 2025 By: Terence Creamer

Six solar PV projects, with a combined capacity of 1 290 MW, have been named as preferred bidders following the seventh bid window (BW7) of South Africa’s Renewable Energy Independent Power... 


Magnetic shifts focus to construction readiness at Lady Julie gold project
Magnetic shifts focus to construction readiness at Lady Julie gold project
23rd July 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

ASX-listed Magnetic Resources said on Wednesday it is advancing its Lady Julie gold project in Western Australia toward development, with a new feasibility study confirming the project’s technical... 


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Taseko says Florence project 90% complete, on track for first production in 2025
22nd July 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Taseko Mines said on Tuesday that construction at its 100%-owned Florence Copper project in Arizona is more than 90% complete and remains on schedule for first copper cathode production before the... 


When Africa's resources run out, who will need her?
When Africa's resources run out, who will need her?
22nd July 2025

As with most emerging economies, South Africa and Africa have significant economic potential that remains unexplored, but it is how that potential is leveraged that will determine the ability for... 


Discovery Green head Andre Nepgen
Southern Sun signs 10-year renewables supply deal with Discovery Green for flagship resorts
22nd July 2025 By: Terence Creamer

Licensed electricity trader Discovery Green has signed a 10-year power purchase agreement with Southern Sun, under which more than 90% of the hospitality group’s consumption across seven flagship... 


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ECSA cancels engineer’s registration following George building collapse
22nd July 2025 By: Darren Parker

The Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) has formally brought charges against an engineer in connection with the structural collapse of an unfinished building in George on May 6, 2024. The... 


Austral to buy Glencore’s Lady Loretta zinc mine in Australia
Austral to buy Glencore’s Lady Loretta zinc mine in Australia
22nd July 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Copper producer Austral Resources Australia on Tuesday announced a non-binding agreement to buy the Lady Loretta mine and associated exploration tenements from Glencore. The memorandum of... 


New Found Gold unveils first economic study for Queensway project
22nd July 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

TSX-V- and NYSE America-listed New Found Gold has published its inaugural preliminary economic assessment (PEA) for the Queensway project in Newfoundland and Labrador, outlining a phased... 


Montage targets high-grade resource growth ahead of 2027 production start in Côte d’Ivoire
22nd July 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Montage Gold has expanded its exploration campaign at the Koné gold project in Côte d’Ivoire after reporting a string of successful drill results that have propelled it past its 2024 drilling... 


Trump's critical minerals obsession reignites deep-sea mining
Trump's critical minerals obsession reignites deep-sea mining
22nd July 2025 By: Bloomberg

The leader of one of the most aggressive seabed mining startups spent years invoking global warming to spark interest in extracting avocado-sized rocks rich in electric-vehicle battery metals from... 


Champion Iron strikes $245m deal with Nippon Steel, Sojitz for Canada project
Champion Iron strikes $245m deal with Nippon Steel, Sojitz for Canada project
22nd July 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Iron-ore mining company Champion Iron has formalised a strategic partnership with Japan’s Nippon Steel and trading house Sojitz, securing $245-million in funding for its Kami project in eastern... 


Osisko secures $450m from Appian for Cariboo gold project
Osisko secures $450m from Appian for Cariboo gold project
21st July 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Exploration and development company Osisko Development has locked in a $450-million financing facility with Appian Capital Advisory to fund the development and construction of its Cariboo gold... 


Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson
Macpherson welcomes retention of Hill, Nkado on IDT board in new roles
21st July 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson has welcomed the election of Zimbini Hill as chairperson of the Independent Development Trust (IDT). The Minister was also pleased with... 


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Deep Yellow continues to progress Namibia project development
21st July 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

ASX-listed Deep Yellow continues to make “solid progress” across all key areas of project development at its flagship Tumas project, in Namibia, including engineering, procurement, site... 


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CIDB unpacks underspending, cancellation issues that impair construction activity
21st July 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

While some provinces such as Gauteng have made strides in infrastructure planning, budget underspending and project cancellation rates remain a pressing concern nationally. In opening the... 


The new mega-dam will dwarf the Three Gorges Dam, which is currently the world's largest-capacity hydroelectric power station.
Iron-ore futures hit multi-month highs on mega-dam announcement
21st July 2025 By: Reuters

Iron-ore futures surged to their highest levels in nearly five months on Monday, buoyed by the announcement of construction on the world's largest hydropower dam and firm steel mill margins. The... 


Residential solar
Solar users should focus on monitoring, managing and maximising assets
18th July 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The solar industry experienced a boom between 2020 and 2023 when loadshedding was rife; however, the rush to install solar panels left monitoring and maximising these power systems as an... 


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Low-carbon concrete supports environment-friendly construction
18th July 2025

A solution that allows for the use of low-carbon concrete while maintaining early strength performance helps to reduce carbon emissions while maintaining timeous project delivery. Chryso’s... 


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Design of technology demonstrator aircraft for 6th-generation stealth fighter released by UK
18th July 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

UK-based global major aerospace and defence group BAE Systems has, in conjunction with the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD), UK-based power and propulsion group Rolls-Royce, and pan-European missile... 


Climate change-linked risks, hazards to people at work are growing, especially in mining and quarrying
18th July 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Mining and quarrying workers are increasingly at risk from harm posed by temperature rises, extreme weather and increased demand for materials, says global safety charity Lloyd’s Register... 


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Premier provides further update on Zulu lithium plant
18th July 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Aim-listed Premier African Minerals has provided an update on completion of the initial flotation plant test run at the Zulu lithium and tantalum project, in Zimbabwe, following the installation of... 


The Jansen potash mine in Canada
BHP hit by potash cost blowout; iron-ore and copper set records
18th July 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Commodities major BHP on Friday warned of rising costs and possible delays at its flagship Canadian potash project and confirmed it is considering selling its suspended nickel business, as part of... 


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Celebrating a 50-year legacy in construction, built on quality and performance
18th July 2025

From small beginnings in 1975 as Wetback Erection, South African mechanical and piping contractor Wetback Contracts has grown to become known for its quality and performance, celebrating a 50-year... 


Vodacom, MTN spending big to boost network coverage in KwaZulu-Natal
18th July 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

Telecommunications groups MTN and Vodacom are both injecting millions of rands into KwaZulu-Natal to enhance network coverage and expand rural access in the province. Vodacom plans to invest... 


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Loma Larga gold project, Ecuador – update
18th July 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Gold mining company Dundee Precious Metals has been granted an environmental licence for exploitation for the Loma Larga project. 


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Lesotho Highlands Water Project – Phase II
18th July 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

The project is reportedly 50% complete. 


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