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Despite delays, Hammanskraal water project progress
16th January 2026 By: Natasha Odendaal

A package plant aimed at securing water supply for Hammanskraal residents is currently 88% complete. Forming part of the Department of Water and Sanitation’s (DWS’s) “Hammanskraal intervention... 


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Serra Palino and Venusia wind farms, Italy
16th January 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

Renewable energy provider RWE Renewables Europe & Australia started with the construction of two wind farms with a combined capacity of 92 MW in October 2025. 


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Expo strengthens focus on workplace risk
16th January 2026

Occupational safety and health trade show A-OSH EXPO 2026 returns to Gallagher Convention Centre from June 2 to 4 as one of South Africa’s most comprehensive platforms for occupational safety and... 


WBHO clinches deal to build R8bn Cape Winelands Airport
16th January 2026 By: Irma Venter

The Cape Winelands Airport has appointed Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon (WBHO) to take responsibility for the technical development and construction of its new R8-billion airport, set to be built in... 


Process safety is a cornerstone of industrial resilience, sustainability
16th January 2026

Companies that treat process safety as a compliance exercise are missing the point entirely. It is not about meeting standards, but whether an operation can survive the next decade.   Chemical and... 


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Municipal failures undermine water supply
16th January 2026

South Africa’s extensive water management capabilities continue to underpin the country’s major urban and industrial centres. Large river systems are managed to provide reliable and predictable... 


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Nuweveld Wind Farm, South Africa
16th January 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

A partnership between independent power producer Anthem and renewables developer Red Cap Energy plans to develop a 105-turbine wind farm facility in the Karoo in the Western Cape. 


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Akkuyu nuclear power plant project, Türkiye – update
16th January 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

The turbine generator stator has been installed at Akkuyu nuclear power plant Unit 2. 


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Barroso lithium project, Portugal – update
16th January 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

Savannah Resources has been awarded a nonreimbursable grant of up to about €110-million to support construction of the Barroso project. 


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Battery anode facility, United Arab Emirates – update
16th January 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

NextSource Materials has received the first shipment of equipment.  


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Bishoftu International Airport, Ethiopia – update
16th January 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

Construction has officially started. 


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Caldeira rare earths project, Brazil – update
16th January 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

The project has received a nonbinding and conditional letter of support from Export Finance Australia for indicative financing of up to $50-million. 


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Hinkley Point C nuclear power plant project, UK – update
16th January 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

Hinkley Point C has taken delivery of its second nuclear reactor.  


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Karlawinda gold project expansion, Australia – update
16th January 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

Capricorn Metals has delivered a strong quarter of operations for the quarter ended December 31, 2025. 


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Minim Martap bauxite project, Cameroon – update
16th January 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

The project remains on track for first production and an initial shipment in late June. 


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North American Lithium expansion project, Canada – update
16th January 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

Elevra Lithium has identified a revised, staged development pathway for the expansion of the operation. 


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Nueva Sabana gold/copper openpit mine – Stage 1, Cuba – update
16th January 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

Early site works are under way. 


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Phalaborwa Rare Earths Project, South Africa – update
16th January 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

Rainbow Rare Earths has started operations at its Johannesburg pilot plant. 


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Rincon lithium expansion project, Argentina – update
16th January 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

The Salta Electricity Distribution Company SA has finalised the comprehensive design and feasibility works on a medium-voltage line for the project. 


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Youanmi gold project, Australia – update
16th January 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

Rox Resources is accelerating mine development and advancing processing plant works. 


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DeLamar heap-leach gold project, US – update
16th January 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

Integra Resources has secured a defined and accelerated federal permitting schedule, reducing regulatory uncertainty and supporting progress towards a construction-ready profile. 


Kinross approves construction of three US growth projects
Kinross approves construction of three US growth projects
15th January 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Gold miner Kinross on Thursday announced the construction of three organic growth projects in the US – the Round Mountain Phase X and Bald Mountain Redbird 2 projects in Nevada, and the Kettle... 


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AMCU calls for thorough investigation into various mineworker injuries
15th January 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Trade union the Association of Mineworkers and Construction (AMCU) has expressed deep concern about the spate of high-potential accidents across mine sites in North West during the second week of... 


Urgent safety alert over high-risk dams in Limpopo
15th January 2026 By: Natasha Odendaal

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) on Thursday issued an urgent public notice regarding the critically high-water levels across multiple dams in Limpopo. This followed persistent rainfall... 


Tzaneen dam structure not at immediate risk amid heavy rains
15th January 2026 By: Natasha Odendaal

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) on Thursday assured that Tzaneen dam wall is not at risk despite the recent heavy rains in the Tzaneen dam catchment. The rainfall has led to the dam... 


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Mountain glacier ice cores long-term storage facility opened in Antarctica
15th January 2026 By: Rebecca Campbell

The Europe-based Ice Memory Foundation has announced the inauguration of its mountain ice cores sanctuary, with the arrival of the first two cores at the facility, located at the Franco-Italian... 


Multotec GV Cyclones drive safer, more sustainable tailings management
Multotec GV Cyclones drive safer, more sustainable tailings management
15th January 2026

Managing tailings safely and sustainably remains one of the mining industry’s biggest challeng es. For operations where above-ground deposition in a Tailings Storage Facility (TSF) is the only... 


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Half of Waterberg pre-construction work complete while PTM mulls development options
15th January 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

TSX-listed Platinum Group Metals (PTM) says its primary business objective remains to advance the Waterberg project in South Africa’s Bushveld complex to a development and construction decision.... 


Coega unveils R52m rural school project
Coega unveils R52m rural school project
15th January 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

To mark the beginning of the 2026 academic year, the Coega Development Corporation (Coega) joined the Eastern Cape provincial government for the official handover of the R52-million Sitoza Senior... 


Artemis caps inaugural year with record Q4 output, sets low-cost 2026 guidance
Artemis caps inaugural year with record Q4 output, sets low-cost 2026 guidance
15th January 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Canada-focused Artemis Gold has closed out its first full year of production with record quarterly output from its Blackwater mine in British Columbia, while outlining guidance that positions the... 


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Focus on protecting biodiversity at wind energy facility  
15th January 2026

The Mulilo De Aar 2 South wind energy facility in the Northern Cape is one of Concor’s first fully wrapped balance of plant (BoP) contracts and the company says it has committed to going beyond... 


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Measurement solutions for extreme conditions
15th January 2026

Chemical storage sites require specialised measuring solutions as a result of the wide range of substances stored, which can include corrosive acids, alkalis, volatile hydrocarbons and toxic... 


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Trends in environmental litigation: public participation and consultation
15th January 2026

Reflecting on judgments handed down during the past year, certain trends have become manifest in litigation concerning environmental law issues in South Africa. One such trend is the growing... 


Ontario Energy and Mines Minister Stephen Lecce
Ontario fast-tracks Crawford nickel project
15th January 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Canada Nickel Company says Ontario has formally named its Crawford nickel project as the second development to be advanced under the province’s new One Project, One Process (1P1P) framework. The... 


Firering reports production momentum at Zambia lime asset
Firering reports production momentum at Zambia lime asset
14th January 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

London-listed Firering Strategic Minerals has reported that production momentum is accelerating at its producing lime asset, in Zambia, Limeco Resources, with new potential revenue streams and a... 


Bridging Borders and Prosperity: Infrastructure Africa to Unlock Finance for Cross-Border Projects
Bridging Borders and Prosperity: Infrastructure Africa to Unlock Finance for Cross-Border Projects
14th January 2026

As Africa works to accelerate regional integration and economic growth, the continent’s infrastructure financing gap — estimated at between USD 68 billion and USD 108 billion annually — remains one... 


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Pensana moves ahead with construction at Longonjo
14th January 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

London-listed Pensana has reported that, following conclusion of the early works programmes, funded by the Angolan Sovereign Wealth Fund (FSDEA) during 2025, the main construction activities for... 


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Taseko wraps up Florence construction
14th January 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Copper miner Taseko Mines has completed construction at its Florence project in the US and is moving into commissioning and early operations, while reporting improved copper and molybdenum... 


At the turn of the tide – localisation will drive West Africa’s buildings industry modernisation
At the turn of the tide – localisation will drive West Africa’s buildings industry modernisation
14th January 2026

By: Adesina Gbadebo - Power & Grid Segment, West Africa and Funmi Adepegba, Key Account Manager, Property Developers & Contractors: Buildings at Schneider Electric For decades, the modernisation of... 


Wacker Neuson introduces Weidemann brand for sub-Saharan Africa’s agri sector
Wacker Neuson introduces Weidemann brand for sub-Saharan Africa’s agri sector
14th January 2026

Construction, agriculture and forestry machinery and equipment manufacturer Wacker Neuson South Africa has announced the introduction of the German telehandler brand, Weidemann, to sub-Saharan... 


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Rox charges into 2026, Youanmi mine and plant development gather pace
14th January 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

ASX-listed Rox Resources has launched “head-first into 2026”, accelerating mine development and advancing processing plant works at its Youanmi gold project in Western Australia. The company... 


Building South Africa’s Next Chapter Through Sustainable Infrastructure
Building South Africa’s Next Chapter Through Sustainable Infrastructure
14th January 2026

As nations and industries shift from ambition to execution in sustainability strategies, South Africa stands at a pivotal moment to redefine infrastructure as a vehicle for climate-resilient... 


Novagold appoints project director for Donlin Gold
14th January 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Project developer Novagold Resources has bolstered its development team for the Donlin Gold project in Alaska with the appointment of veteran mining executive Frank Arcese as project director, as... 


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