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European Metals expands lithium production plans at Cinovec
European Metals expands lithium production plans at Cinovec
20th December 2024 By: Simone Liedtke

ASX- and Aim-listed European Metals has announced a substantial increase in planned lithium production at its Cinovec project, on the Czech-German border. The company revealed on December 20 that... 


CESA CEO Chris Campbell
Intentions of GNU must translate into service delivery and meaningful change – Campbell
20th December 2024 By: Schalk Burger

While the post-election period brought its share of challenges, and with South Africa navigating the complexities of the Government of National Unity (GNU), it also sparked a renewed focus on... 


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Construction 2024/25: Adapting to new realities
20th December 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Creamer Media's ‘Construction 2024/25: Adapting to new realities’ report explores key aspects of the South African construction sector, offering a comprehensive overview of its challenges and... 


Gold bars
Gold holds decline as focus on fed for next year’s rate outlook
18th December 2024 By: Bloomberg

Gold held a decline ahead of the Federal Reserve’s upcoming rate decision, with traders watching for clues about next year’s monetary-policy path. Bullion was steady near $2,647 an ounce, after... 


Mineral sands from the Toliara project
Toliara mineral sands project – monazite project, Madagascar – update
13th December 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Energy Fuels has signed a memorandum of understanding with the government of Madagascar to advance the project. 


Location map of the Madaouela project
Madaouela uranium project, Niger – update
13th December 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

GoviEx Uranium and its subsidiary GoviEx Niger have started arbitration proceedings against the Niger government under the Convention on the Settlement of Investment Disputes Between States and... 


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Despite big hurdles, long journey to electric mobility begins across Africa
13th December 2024 By: Martin Zhuwakinyu

Switching to electric mobility is a no-brainer: tailpipe emissions cause poor health or even death and are a significant contributor to climate change. But given Africa’s limited access to... 


GOLD MINERALISATION AT THE PREMIER GOLD PROJECT
Premier gold project, Canada – update
13th December 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Ascot Resources has started erecting the head cover for the Premier Northern Lights portal. 


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Despite big hurdles, long journey to electric mobility begins across Africa
13th December 2024 By: Martin Zhuwakinyu

Switching to electric mobility is a no-brainer: tailpipe emissions cause poor health or even death and are a significant contributor to climate change. But given Africa’s limited access to... 


India to decide soon whether to curb steelmaking raw material imports, source says
12th December 2024 By: Reuters

India will reach a decision soon on whether to impose import restrictions on metallurgical coke, a key ingredient in steelmaking, a source with direct knowledge of the matter told Reuters. India,... 


Climate hazards will slash 7% off corporate earnings yearly by 2035, researchers warn
11th December 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

Businesses must act now to address growing climate risks or face steep financial losses, the World Economic Forum (WEF) stresses in two new reports. Companies that delay could see up to 7% of... 


Vista Gold begins feasibility study to redesign Mt Todd gold project
10th December 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

NYSE American- and TSX-listed Vista Gold has launched a feasibility study for its Mt Todd gold project in Australia, aiming to increase reserve grades, lower initial capital costs, and optimise... 


Arrow confirms substantial bauxite discovery in Guinea
9th December 2024 By: Darren Parker

ASX-listed Arrow Minerals has confirmed a substantial bauxite discovery with high-grade mineralisation already outlined over 5 km2 at its Niagara bauxite project, in Guinea. This discovery is... 


McKinsey & co
McKinsey, Busa join for G20 event after scandal
6th December 2024 By: Bloomberg

McKinsey & Co. is partnering with South African business-lobby group Business Unity South Africa (Busa) to prepare for an event aimed at connecting global policymakers, civil-society organisations... 


Tech Mahindra’s global head of automotive consulting and solutions Sachin Kulkarni (left) and Jendamark India CEO Himanshu Jadhav (right)
Tech Mahindra to become a global partner for Jendamark’s Odin Manufacturing technologies
6th December 2024 By: Schalk Burger

Assembly line design and manufacturing company Jendamark Automation has signed an agreement with technology consulting and systems integrator Tech Mahindra to become a global partner for... 


Image of Kamoa-Kakula smelter (middle of picture) is located adjacent to the Phase 1 and 2 concentrators (top left of picture) and will be fed by a blend of concentrates from existing Phase 1, 2, and 3 concentrators, as well as the future Phase 4 concentrator.
Kamoa-Kakula Copper Complex, Democratic Republic of Congo – update
6th December 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

The Phase 1, 2, and 3 concentrators set a new monthly production record in November 2024. 


Location map of the Kobada project
Kobada gold project, Mali – update
6th December 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Toubani Resources has appointed Endeavour Financial as its financial adviser to develop the project.  


Image of the LHWP – Phase I
Lesotho Highlands Water Project – Phase II
6th December 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

The Lesotho Highlands Development Authority has awarded the engineering design and construction supervision contract for the Oxbow Hydropower Scheme. 


Drill rig at the Toliara mineral sands project
Toliara mineral sands project – monazite project, Madagascar – update
6th December 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

The Madagascar government has lifted the suspension, imposed on the project in November 2019. 


Image of the Wheeler River mine in the snow
Wheeler River uranium project, Canada – update
6th December 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Denison Mines Corp has filed its final environmental-impact statement with the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission. 


Location map of the Wolfsberg project
Wolfsberg lithium project, Austria – update
6th December 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Critical Metals Corp has been informed that the project does not require an environmental-impact assessment. 


Schneider Electric sets goal of reducing suppliers' emissions by 50% by 2025
5th December 2024 By: Schalk Burger

Electricity and automation company Schneider Electric has set a goal of reducing the carbon intensity of its top 1 000 suppliers by 50% by 2025, Schneider Electric strategy and sustainability... 


Schneider Electric Announces New Solutions to Address the Energy and Sustainability Challenges Spurred by AI
5th December 2024

Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has today accelerated its end-to-end AI-ready data centre solutions with new announcements that... 


Dr Beyers Naude local municipality progresses electricity programme
3rd December 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Dr Beyers Naude local municipality (DBNLM) in the Eastern Cape has, to date, achieved all of the goals of the municipality’s electricity programme. This was noted during a visit by Electricity and... 


Duane Parnham
Madison acquires large Canadian antimony deposit
2nd December 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Canadian critical minerals company Madison Metals announced on Monday that it had secured agreements with three entities to acquire a significant antimony/gold project located in the Howells Lake... 


LHDA awards Oxbow Hydropower Scheme design contract
2nd December 2024 By: Natasha Odendaal

The Lesotho Highlands Development Authority (LHDA) has awarded the engineering design and construction supervision contract for the Oxbow Hydropower Scheme – Lesotho’s preferred option for the... 


Ronnie Kasrils
Comrade and Commander: The Life and Times of Joe Modise – Ronnie Kasrils & Fidelis Hove
29th November 2024

Joe Modise (1929-2001), a Sophiatown bus driver-turned freedom fighter, was a humble man who tended to avoid the limelight. A protege of the Mandela leadership in the 1950s mass struggle, he was... 


REPORTING STANDARDS
Many African mining companies have adopted the Global Reporting Initiative to report on their enivornmental and social impacts
ESG trends suggest greater accountability
29th November 2024 By: Simone Liedtke

With environmental, social and governance (ESG) criteria becoming increasingly critical to stakeholders, mining companies in Africa face more demanding reporting requirements and evolving... 


An image of Sam Leyde
Firm lauds government’s reducing hurdles for less sensitive projects
29th November 2024

Global consultancy SRK Consulting lauds the significant efforts aimed at reducing the environmental hurdles for lower sensitivity renewable-energy projects. In a move to support the development of... 


ARJEN DE BRUIN
With effective training, better tools and sustained leadership, mental health challenges can be tackled
Mental health challenges present significant risks
29th November 2024 By: Simone Liedtke

In African mining, mental health challenges pose significant risks to productivity and safety, though business management consultancy OIM Consulting group CEO Arjen De Bruin identifies a positive... 


Aerial view of the Cariboo project
Cariboo gold project, Canada – update
29th November 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Osisko Development has announced the approval of the BC Mines Acts permits for the project. 


Drill bit at the Kola potash project
Kola potash project, Congo-Brazzaville – update
29th November 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Kore Potash has signed a final engineering, procurement and construction contract for the construction of the project. 


An image showing Innomotics' new geared motors assembly factory
Innomotics unveils new geared motors assembly factory in Midrand
28th November 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Motor and large-drive systems supplier Innomotics (formerly Siemens Large Drives and Low Voltage Motors) on November 28 launched its new Geared Motors assembly factory in Midrand. The factory is... 


A map showing the Waterberg project area
PTM, Saudi Arabian company advance cooperation on proposed PGM smelter
27th November 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

TSX- and NYSE American-listed Platinum Group Metals (PTM), has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Saudi Arabian company Ajlan & Bros Company and the Ministry of Investment of Saudi... 


Launch of the Africa Broadband Outlook 2024
F5.5G leap-forward development of broadband in Africa
27th November 2024

The Africa Broadband Forum 2024 (BBAF 2024) was successfully held in Cape Town, South Africa, recently under the theme F5.5G Accelerating All-Optical Connectivity in Africa. The Forum focused on... 


Transmission lines
NTCSA appoints EPC suppliers for transmission substations
25th November 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

Following a strategic review of the National Transmission Company South Africa’s (NTCSA’s) corporate plan, which includes focusing on accelerating the delivery of the Transmission Development Plan... 


FRANCISKA LAKE
Since the launch of the GISTM, significant work and innovation have been dedicated to helping mines effectively comply
GISTM brings more integrated approach to TSFs
22nd November 2024

The Global Industry Standard on Tailings Management (GISTM) has brought a more integrated perspective to the approach, construction, operation and closure of tailings storage facilities (TSFs)... 


Two South African specialist aviation services companies form an alliance
21st November 2024 By: Rebecca Campbell

Two South African specialist aerospace communications and consulting companies, Hi-Fly Marketing and Plane Talking, have entered into an alliance, to provide a wider range of services to Africa’s... 


Marvel’s Mali asset sale falls through
20th November 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

Marvel Gold’s planned sale of its gold projects in Mali will not proceed as originally intended, the Australian junior mining company announced on Wednesday. The decision follows recent... 


Image of the Kayelekera operations
Kayelekera uranium restart project, Malawi – update
15th November 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Lotus Resources is fully funded to restart production. 


Image of gold pellets
Cariboo gold project, Canada – update
15th November 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Osisko Development is facing potential legal challenges over the project. 


Image of road construction
Southern region road infrastructure build programme, South Africa
15th November 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

The South African National Roads Agency Limited has awarded 12 road infrastructure contracts since the beginning of the 2024/25 financial year. 


Image of road construction and upgrade
Key Ridge and Hammarsdale upgrade project, South Africa
15th November 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

The South African National Roads Agency Limited plans to upgrade the existing roadway to a five-lane divided dual carriageway. 


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