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Methanol plant, Nigeria
18th October 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

The project entails the development of Africa’s largest gas-to-methanol plant to significantly reduce CO2 emissions by offsetting the flaring of natural gas and, instead, turning it into a valuable... 


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Mamabolo launches digital solution to improve Gauteng’s project delivery efficiency
17th October 2024 By: Natasha Odendaal

Gauteng Infrastructure Development and Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs MEC Jacob Mamabolo has unveiled a new digital solution to support its already established Lutsinga... 


On the right, David Akinnusi, Senior Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA/QC) Manager at Concor Construction, on site
Quality drive takes Concor from good to great
17th October 2024

Continued dedication to quality management allows Concor to raise the performance bar, thereby streamlining projects for customers and ensuring the highest levels of workmanship. According to David... 


Iron-ore slumps toward $100 after housing briefing in Beijing
Iron-ore slumps toward $100 after housing briefing in Beijing
17th October 2024 By: Bloomberg

Iron-ore tumbled to a three-week low, a sign that investors doubt whether China’s latest moves to shore up the property market will do enough to boost construction activity and steel demand. China... 


Don Turvey is the newly appointed CEO of Cornish Metals
Vision Blue extends £7m to Cornish Metals
17th October 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

Aim- and TSX-V-listed explorer and developer Cornish Metals has received more backing from shareholder Vision Blue Resources, with a £7-million credit facility to support the South Crofty tin... 


DRDGOLD lifts first-quarter output, sales
17th October 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

JSE- and NYSE-listed DRDGOLD’s production for the quarter ended September 30 increased by 7% quarter-on-quarter to 1 319 kg (42 407 oz), primarily owing to a 13% increase in tonnage throughput,... 


The ultimate readymix solution for modern construction
The ultimate readymix solution for modern construction
17th October 2024

AfriSam Starmix®, a premium readymix concrete solution, answers the need for high quality, reliable and efficient building materials. Available from leading construction materials company, AfriSam,... 


Electricity and Energy Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa (centre) at the signing ceremony with (left to right) DMRE DG Jacob Mbele, EDF Africa VP Laurent Clement, Scatec business development VP Alberto Gambacorta, NTCSA interim CEO Segomoco Scheppers and IPPO head Tshifhiwa Bernard Magoro
First two private utility-scale battery projects reach commercial close
17th October 2024 By: Terence Creamer

Two projects selected as preferred bidders under South Africa’s inaugural Battery Energy Storage Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (BESIPPPP) bidding round have advanced to... 


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RIB Candy | Sweeten your Projects Efficiency with savings this October
17th October 2024

Unlock unparalleled efficiency in your projects with RIB Candy, our cutting-edge estimating and project control software.  Our solution is designed to simplify your estimating process, allowing you... 


Terra Firma to build R1.3bn solar PV programme
16th October 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Renewable-energy company Terra Firma has announced a new large-scale solar energy build programme that will see customers gain access to wheeled energy from August 2026. The R1.3-billion programme... 


South Africa's Lion ferrochrome operation.
South Africa remains attractive mining investment destination, China hears
16th October 2024 By: Martin Creamer

The  South African mining industry is diversifying from the gold mining era to an industry with a diverse range of mineral resources that include platinum group metals (PGMs), chrome, manganese,... 


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South Africa, Namibia in talks to resolve discord over key river
16th October 2024 By: Bloomberg

South Africa and Namibia held talks aimed at resolving a long-running disagreement over rights to the Orange river, a key water source that demarcates the border between the two nations, and were... 


Business insolvencies to increase by 11% this year – Allianz
16th October 2024 By: Schalk Burger

Trade credit insurance company Allianz Trade's latest 'Global Insolvency Report' points to a more severe outlook for the global business landscape, with insolvencies projected to increase by 11%... 


High interest rates continue to weigh on South African households
16th October 2024 By: Natasha Odendaal

South Africa’s high interest rates over the past two years have raised the average debt cost burden to its highest level in 15 years. This is according to the Altron FinTech Household Resilience... 


Los Pelambres
Antofagasta's Q3 copper output jumps 15% sequentially on destocking
16th October 2024 By: Reuters

Chilean miner Antofagasta reported a 15% rise in third-quarter copper output on Wednesday, compared with the previous three-month period, due to destocking of inventories at its Los Pelambres mine... 


A South African gold mining operation successfully deployed Grindex Bravo 500 slurry pumps from Integrated Pump Technology to reprocess slurry from its surface return water dam
Grindex Bravo 500 pump provides robust solution for gold mining reprocessing
16th October 2024

In a strategic move to optimise resource recovery, a South African gold mining operation successfully deployed Grindex Bravo 500 slurry pumps from Integrated Pump Technology to reprocess slurry... 


Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson and Infrastructure South Africa acting head Mameetse Masemola
DPWI, ISA launch project preparation bid window to expand infrastructure investment
15th October 2024 By: Darren Parker

The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI), together with government agency Infrastructure South Africa (ISA), has opened a novel project preparation bid window to invite submissions... 


The Bakubang mine shaft.
Wesizwe Platinum audit disclaimer follows funding support delay
15th October 2024 By: Martin Creamer

Owing to the directors of the JSE-listed Wesizwe Platinum not being able to provide major shareholder agreements, its independent auditing company has expressed a disclaimer of review conclusion,... 


Black. Cat appoints Laufmann to its board
15th October 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

Australian miner Black Cat Syndicate has appointed Richard Laufmann as an independent, nonexecutive director with effect from October 15. Laufmann has extensive corporate and operational mining... 


Silver Mines planning next steps for NSW development application
15th October 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

ASX-listed Silver Mines said on Tuesday it was navigating the complexities of legal proceedings surrounding its Bowdens silver project in New South Wales, following an August ruling from the NSW... 


Empowering change: Caroline Nhlane's vision for women and sustainability in SA's renewable energy sector
Empowering change: Caroline Nhlane's vision for women and sustainability in SA's renewable energy sector
15th October 2024

“As a relatively new industry in South Africa, renewable energy is perfectly positioned to change the inclusion and diversity narrative and ensure women fulfil meaningful roles at every level of... 


A$5m federal grant for Dubbo rare earths project
15th October 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

ASX-listed Australian Strategic Materials (ASM) has been awarded a A$5-million grant from the Australian federal government’s International Partnerships in Critical Minerals (IPCM) programme. The... 


Mayur secures $50m investment for Central Lime project
Mayur secures $50m investment for Central Lime project
15th October 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

ASX-listed Mayur Resources (MRL) has secured a significant funding commitment for its Central Lime Project (CLP) in Papua New Guinea, with investors ACAM and other backers agreeing to subscribe to... 


Calgro M3 CEO Wikus Lategan
Calgro M3 records lower revenue, higher earnings
14th October 2024 By: Schalk Burger

JSE-listed residential estates and memorial parks developer Calgro M3 has reported a decrease in revenue to R507-million for the six months ended August 31, compared with revenue of R689-million... 


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Global steel demand to decline by a further 0.9% in 2024 – worldsteel
14th October 2024 By: Darren Parker

The World Steel Association (worldsteel) expects global steel demand to decrease by 0.9% to 1.75-billion tonnes this year. “2024 has been a difficult year for global steel demand as the global... 


Mosaic says fertilizer waste facility's water entered Tampa Bay after Hurricane Milton
14th October 2024 By: Reuters

Mosaic said on Friday that water supporting the chemical company's storage of a waste byproduct from fertilizer manufacturing in Florida probably made its way into Tampa Bay following a downpour... 


Image of a worker laying concrete on a road, using backpack internal vibrator from Wacker Neuson
High demand for concrete solutions from global manufacturer
11th October 2024

Manufacturer of light- and compact equipment, and advanced concrete solutions, Wacker Neuson Concrete Solutions, highlights its range of internal and external vibrators, concrete vibrator drive... 


ARM CEO Phillip Tobias
ARM board approves construction of chrome recovery plant at Bokoni platinum mine
11th October 2024 By: Martin Creamer

The construction of a chrome recovery plant at Bokoni platinum mine has been approved by the board of African Rainbow Minerals (ARM). ARM acquired Bokoni from Anglo American Platinum and Atlatsa... 


BHP awards NRW a Jimblebar contract
BHP awards NRW a Jimblebar contract
11th October 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Diversified miner BHP has awarded NRW Civil and Mining a development contract for the Jimblebar mine, east of Newman in the Pilbara. The contact, valued at A$109-million, includes various civil,... 


Contractor conducting soil resistivity test at the SANSA Matjiesfontein site.
SANSA, NASA to establish an antenna facility in the Western Cape
11th October 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

The South African National Space Agency (SANSA) has signed an agreement with the US National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to establish a NASA antenna facility at the Matjiesfontein... 


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Steenkampskraal mine gearing up to start production
11th October 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

High-grade rare earths mine the Steenkampskraal Monazite Mine (SMM), located in the Western Cape, is moving out of care and maintenance to gear up for production, following approval by the National... 


St Barbara updates PFS for Nova Scotia projects
St Barbara updates PFS for Nova Scotia projects
11th October 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

Australian miner St Barbara has updated the prefeasibility study (PFS) for the 15-Mile and Beaver Dam projects at its Atlantic operations in Nova Scotia, Canada. The study consolidates the projects... 


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SPS selected to provide renewable-energy solution for significant Limpopo water supply project
11th October 2024 By: Natasha Odendaal

The Lebalelo Water User Association (LWUA) has selected asset management company Sustainable Power Solutions (SPS) as the preferred bidder to deliver a renewable-energy solution for the first stage... 


NexGold and Signal Gold to combine
NexGold and Signal Gold to combine
11th October 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

Canadian mining companies NexGold and Signal Gold on Thursday announced a merger to create a near-term developer eyeing more than 200 000 oz/y of production. The combined entity would advance... 


SPS selected as preferred bidder to provide renewable energy for Lebalelo Water User Association’s transformative water infrastructure development programme
SPS selected as preferred bidder to provide renewable energy for Lebalelo Water User Association’s transformative water infrastructure development programme
11th October 2024

Sustainable Power Solutions (SPS), a leading asset management company in the renewable energy sector, has been selected as the preferred bidder for a significant contract by the Lebalelo Water User... 


Michelle Fick, BU Development Manager : Concrete Aesthectics at CHRYSO Southern Africa
The environmental and practical benefits of using fibre in concrete
11th October 2024

In today's construction industry, the twin imperatives of sustainability and efficiency are driving transformative innovations. One such advancement making waves is the use of fibre in concrete,... 


An image of RINGSPANN's DX 280 FEA electro-hydraulic disc brake
Redesigned brakes offer improved performance
11th October 2024

Following extensive re-engineering and a complete revision of their design, power transmission components specialist RINGSPANN has launched its flagship DX series electro-hydraulic disc brakes as a... 


A representative from Transnet and Petredec sat a table with contracts in front of them at an official signing ceremony
LPG rail line construction on track
11th October 2024

Global liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) value chain company Petredec and South Africa’s State-owned logistics company Transnet announced a ground-breaking rail freight solution last month, that is set... 


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Commercial production achieved at Senegal, Côte d’Ivoire mines
11th October 2024

Following the first gold pour at West Africa-focused gold major Endeavour Mining’s Sabodala-Massawa BIOX Expansion project, in Senegal, the miner achieved commercial production of gold at the... 


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N2 Wild Coast Toll Road – Package 5, South Africa
11th October 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

The project entails the construction of a 17 km stretch of road between the Msikaba and Mtentu megabridges.  


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Solar PV renewable-energy project, South Africa
11th October 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

OptiPower, a trading division of Murray & Roberts, in joint venture with Coxabengoa, has been awarded a contract to build a 100 MWp solar PV renewable-energy facility. 


Location map of the Australian vanadium project
Australian vanadium project, Australia – update
11th October 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Australian Vanadium Limited has received a nonbinding letter of interest from the Export-Import Bank of the United States for up to $31-million in debt financing to advance the development and... 


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Cabinda phosphate project, Angola – update
11th October 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Minbos Resources has executed a loan with South Africa’s Industrial Development Corporation. 


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