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Concor’s transformative Conradie Park mixed-use development in Cape Town is providing a valuable opportunity for skills and youth development
Concor drives local empowerment through skills at Conradie Park
28th January 2025

One of Cape Town’s most exciting mixed-use developments, Conradie Park is opening doors for young people to develop new skills and gain critical experience in the workplace. The large-scale... 


Vale CEO Gustav Pimenta
Vale shares shed $17bn as iron-ore slump foils turnaround
28th January 2025 By: Bloomberg

A weaker China economy and battered iron ore prices have helped drive down Vale’s stock, making investors wary of uncertainties plaguing one of the world’s top suppliers of the steelmaking... 


SA mines and construction companies migrate to replacement parts to derisk supply chains, reduce costs and boost efficiency
SA mines and construction companies migrate to replacement parts to derisk supply chains, reduce costs and boost efficiency
27th January 2025

( Virtual Showroom ) Leading South African mining and construction companies are migrating away from OEM equipment parts to replacement parts of equal or better quality, allowing them to reduce... 


Containers at the Port of Maputo
Mozambique's Maputo port starts $2bn expansion project
27th January 2025 By: Reuters

Mozambique's Maputo port began construction on the first phase of its planned $2-billion expansion project on Monday, a senior port official said. The $164-million first phase will more than double... 


Impala Refineries in Springs on Gauteng's East Rand
Implats signs deal with Discovery Green for supply of wheeled electricity to Springs refinery
27th January 2025 By: Terence Creamer

JSE-listed Impala Platinum (Implats) has signed a five-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with Discovery Green for the supply of wheeled renewable electricity to its refinery operations in... 


An image showing a rendering of the expansion of the Lumwana copper project
Barrick Gold targeting local suppliers, skills with Zambian expansion project
27th January 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

NYSE- and TSX-listed Barrick Gold’s Business Accelerator Programme is seeking 150 small and medium-sized enterprises to support the upcoming Superpit expansion at its Lumwana copper mine, in... 


Marimaca applies for dual listing
27th January 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Vancouver-based Marimaca Copper has lodged a prospectus with the Australian Securities and Investments Commission for a proposed listing on the ASX. The company, which owns a copper project in... 


Monadelphous awarded A$150m Rio Tinto contract
24th January 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Engineering group Monadelphous has been awarded a A$150-million construction contract from diversified miner Rio Tinto. The company secured a multidisciplinary construction contract under its... 


Rea Vaya bus lane
JDA starts Rea Vaya bus lane, station construction in Sandton
24th January 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA) has started with the Rivonia-Katherine Corridor road strengthening project, in Sandton. The project forms a vital component of the city’s Rea Vaya Phase 1C... 


Renergen is focusing on plant stability and some operational optimisation to improve operating efficiency at its Virginia gas project, in the Free State
Renergen overcomes challenges, focuses on growth and the energy transition
24th January 2025 By: Simone Liedtke

While South African natural gas and helium producer Renergen has faced a series of challenges that have impacted on its operations and financial standing in recent months, CEO Stefano Marani and... 


The Kwinana refinery
IGO, Tianqi Lithium to cease ops at lithium hydroxide plant in Western Australia
24th January 2025 By: Reuters

Shares of IGO rose on Friday, after the lithium producer reached an agreement with its Chinese joint-venture partner Tianqi Lithium to cease all works at one of its lithium hydroxide plants in... 


Murray & Roberts Cementation
Murray & Roberts Cementation
24th January 2025

Murray & Roberts Cementation, part of the Murray & Roberts group, is a top-tier underground mining contractor headquartered in Johannesburg, serving Africa. The company pioneered contract... 


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YC Diesel SA places value on providing parts support to its customers
Company targets new markets through expansion
24th January 2025 By: Simone Liedtke

Diesel engine and generator supplier YC Diesel South Africa is set to broaden its footprint in the automotive and industrial sectors by not only introducing trucks and construction equipment to its... 


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Sector environmental obligations highlighted
24th January 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Mining companies, in contributing to future-proofing African mining, should commit to exceeding environmental legislation requirements, says University of Cape Town Minerals to Metals Research... 


A table laid with a range of minerals and ores which can be found on the African continent
New junior mining fund gaining traction
24th January 2025 By: Halima Frost

The newly launched Junior Mining Fund, with its R400-million of capital, represents a positive development despite its relative modesty, reports mining industry lobby association Minerals Council... 


An image of Malben founder Amerigo Smargiasso with the SEIFSA Awards For Excellence Environmental Stewardship award
Firm wins environmental stewardship award
24th January 2025

In line with its ethos of being ‘passionate about excellence’, automotive sector manufacturer and Motor Industry Bargaining Council member Malben Engineering announced in November that it had won... 


Sandvik Rock Processing’s SAM platform displayed on a cell phone being held by a man wearing PPE
African early adopters push world-class productivity
24th January 2025

Southern African mining players remain committed to driving productivity and sustainability, embracing the latest advances that their technology partners can offer. Screening solutions provider... 


A generic image of an integrated modular substation
Trafo evolves to offer range of electrical power solutions
24th January 2025

Having rapidly carved a niche in dry-type transformer applications in Africa, Trafo Power Solutions has steadily grown its offerings – and now sees a future as a leading provider of electrical... 


Three men underground using a Murray & Roberts system
Underground opportunities emerge as openpits mature
24th January 2025

With many openpit mines in Southern Africa reaching maturity, the scope for underground mining promises to create new opportunities for shaft sinking and underground mining specialists. As a leader... 


MBA North warns construction firms against flouting immigration laws
24th January 2025 By: Irma Venter

Master Builders Association North (MBA North) has warned construction firms that  deliberately flouting immigration laws and occupational health and safety regulations could result in fines,... 


Pilot Crushtec
Pilot Crushtec
24th January 2025

With over three decades of experience in the crushing, screening and materials handling industry, Pilot Crushtec International is not only an approved distributor of world class leading brands such... 


Image of China map/flag
Hami Integrated Innovative Energy Base project, China
24th January 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

The project intends to build projects for clean and efficient coal utilisation and supporting new energy. 


Location map of the Bankan gold project
Bankan gold project, Guinea – update
24th January 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

The government of Guinea has approved gold reserve developer Predictive Discovery’s environment- and social-impact assessment. 


Underground at the Okiep copper project
Okiep Copper Project, South Africa – update
24th January 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

The bankable feasibility study is expected to be completed “imminently”. 


Image of headgear at the Prieska copper project
Prieska Copper Zinc Mine, South Africa – update
24th January 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

The bankable feasibility study is expected before the end of the first quarter of 2025. 


Location map of the Tumas project
Tumas uranium project, Namibia – update
24th January 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Uranium miner Deep Yellow has decided to defer a final investment decision to March 2025. 


Graphite ore from the Amitsoq project
Amitsoq graphite project, Greenland – update
24th January 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

British mining company GreenRoc Strategic Materials has received a letter of interest from the Export and Investment Fund of Denmark to provide funding for the project. 


Image of periodic table symbol for nickel
Crawford nickel sulphide project, Canada – upload
24th January 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Nickel focused exploration company Canada Nickel Company has signed two definitive agreements, enabling it to gain access to 13 000 ha of surface rights prospective for nickel. 


Image of copper sheets
Florence Copper in situ copper recovery facility, US – update
24th January 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

The project has surpassed the halfway mark. 


Image of iron ore bucket loaders
Kamistiatusset iron-ore project, Canada – update
24th January 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Iron-ore mining and development company Champion Iron has reported that Japanese steelmaker Nippon Steel and trading house Sojitz will buy a 49% stake in the Kami project for A$245-million. 


Artists impression of Natrium reactor
Natrium reactor and energy storage system, US – update
24th January 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Nuclear innovation company TerraPower has received approval from the Wyoming Industrial Siting Council on its permit for the proposed Natrium plant.  


Location map of the NICO gold/cobalt/bismuth/copper mine project
NICO gold/cobalt/bismuth/copper mine project, Canada – update
24th January 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Testwork, engineering, an updated feasibility study and permitting programmes are progressing. 


Location map of the Nolans project
Nolans neodymium/praseodymium rare earths project, Australia – update
24th January 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Australian mining company Arafura Rare Earths will receive A$200-million from Australia’s National Reconstruction Fund to support the Nolans mine. 


Image of mineral sands in hand
North Perth Basin mineral sands project, Australia – update
24th January 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Construction progress remains on track. 


Aerial view of Segilola processing plant
Segilola gold project, Nigeria – update
24th January 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Aim- and TSX-V-listed Thor Explorations has uncovered promising mineralisation near the mine. 


Location map of the Waterberg project
Waterberg project, South Africa – update
24th January 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Platinum Group Metals is in discussions with several South African smelter operators, including Impala Platinum, to negotiate formal metal concentrate offtake arrangements for the project. 


Australian manganese project examines expansion to 1.1Mt/y
Australian manganese project examines expansion to 1.1Mt/y
23rd January 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Australian manganese developer Element 25 has unveiled plans for a larger mining project in southern Australia, targeting 1.1-million tonnes a year of manganese lump concentrate from Butcherbird.... 


Integra reports record gold production at Florida Canyon
Integra reports record gold production at Florida Canyon
23rd January 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

TSXV- and NYSE-American-listed Integra Resources has announced record fourth-quarter and full-year gold production results from its principal operating asset, the Florida Canyon mine, in Nevada.... 


Localised laboratories strengthens Chryso's support across Africa
Pioneering a greener construction future for Africa
23rd January 2025

As Africa’s construction industry embraces greener practices in meeting its infrastructure needs, CHRYSO is on board with a rebranded focus on sustainability. Having merged with GCP Applied... 


Copper leaching at Nifty
Cyprium taps Macmahon expertise for Nifty redevelopment
23rd January 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Copper developer Cyprium Metals has entered into a heads of agreement for a strategic alliance with mining services provider Macmahon Holdings to fast-track the redevelopment of the Nifty copper... 


By MDA Attorneys director Odette Potgieter
Avoid mining disputes by choosing the right supply contract
23rd January 2025

By MDA Attorneys director Odette Potgieter As specialist contract negotiators for the mining, infrastructure, energy and building sectors, MDA Attorneys often see a suite of contracts used across... 


Bolivia steps up lithium dealmaking despite growing opposition
23rd January 2025 By: Bloomberg

Bolivia is stepping up efforts to tap the world’s biggest lithium deposits, readying deals with new investors to build processing plants despite low prices and growing opposition from lawmakers and... 


Allied Gold hits record fourth-quarter production
22nd January 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Canada-headquartered Allied Gold on Wednesday reported preliminary results for the December quarter, with gold production reaching 99 632 oz. This is within the company’s previously issued... 


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