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Gruyere gold mine underground project, Australia
1st August 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

A scoping study has outlined a sublevel cave underground mining option capable of sustaining the Gruyere mine’s production at scale. 


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Kasiya rutile/graphite project, Malawi – update
1st August 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Sovereign Metals has announced that the latest testwork on graphite from the project has delivered “highly successful” results. 


Processing plant platform completion
Longonjo neodymium/praseodymium project, Angola – update
1st August 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Construction of the Longonjo mine is progressing on schedule. 


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Patterson Lake South uranium project, Canada – update
1st August 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

The Saskatchewan Ministry of Environment has formally accepted the final environmental-impact statement on the project. 


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Neuroscience in leadership course launched
31st July 2025

Consulting Engineers South Africa’s (Cesa’s) School of Consulting Engineering (SCE) has introduced a new course that aims to utilise the latest breakthroughs in neuroscience to develop and... 


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Southern African Vinyls Association
31st July 2025

The Southern African Vinyls Association (SAVA) and the Southern African Plastic Pipe Manufacturers Association (SAPPMA) are pleased to announce their highly anticipated joint industry conference,... 


South African Municipalities Navigate Complex New Energy Market as UTCS Delivers Legislative-Compliant Trading Solutions
South African Municipalities Navigate Complex New Energy Market as UTCS Delivers Legislative-Compliant Trading Solutions
30th July 2025

This schedule introduced favourable Small Scale Embedded Generation (SSEG) -based trading options, e.g. trading with generators up to 100 MW without the need of a NERSA licence, as well a variation... 


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Bain shuts scandal-tainted South African consulting business
29th July 2025 By: Bloomberg

Bain & Co. is closing down its consultancy business in Johannesburg, likely bringing to an end a years-long battle to try and restore its reputation in Africa’s biggest economy following a 2022... 


Kavango releases technical update for Zimbabwe project
28th July 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

London-listed Kavango Resources has presented a technical update on the ongoing structural work on its Hillside project, in Zimbabwe. The analysis and insights are provided by the technical team in... 


Sovereign highlights successful results from Malawi project testwork
28th July 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Sovereign Metals announces that the latest testwork on graphite from its Kasiya rutile/graphite project, in Malawi, has delivered “highly successful” results. The testwork focused on optimising the... 


Longonjo site
Pensana progresses Longonjo development, starts exploration on nearby deposit
28th July 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

London-listed emerging rare earths miner Pensana has advised that construction of the Longonjo mine, in Angola, is progressing on schedule and within the overall capital cost envelope of... 


LNG Hub Accelerates South Africa’s Energy Transition with Launch of Import Regas Distribution Depots (IRDDs)
LNG Hub Accelerates South Africa’s Energy Transition with Launch of Import Regas Distribution Depots (IRDDs)
25th July 2025

As South Africa works toward a reliable and cleaner energy future, LNG Hub is proud to announce a bold step forward with the development of Import Regas Distribution Depots (IRDDs)—small- to... 


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Unlocking testing, verification value in East Africa
25th July 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Unlocking value in East Africa’s mining industry – from related activity such as exploration, to operation and mine closure – remains central to the comprehensive testing, inspection, certification... 


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Firm optimises project work processes
25th July 2025 By: Trent Roebeck

Consulting firm Zimile Consulting Engineers is further entrenching its position as a leading engineering and project management organisation, having deployed its expertise for the completion of the... 


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Consultancy enhances dam design, construction efforts
25th July 2025 By: Trent Roebeck

The South African government and private clients can, through consulting firm Lubisi Consulting Engineers, access project management solutions for tasks associated with dam construction. The... 


David Stanton, CEO of Methano Group
David Stanton
25th July 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

This week we profile David Stanton, CEO of Methano Group, an engineering, procurement and construction management entity offering diverse engineering services  


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K.Hill battery-grade manganese project, Botswana – update
25th July 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Battery metal development company Giyani Metals Corporation is in ongoing discussions with offtakers for battery-grade manganese products produced at its K.Hill project. 


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Kayelekera uranium restart project, Malawi – update
25th July 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

The Malawi Environment Protection Authority will issue the environmental- and social-impact assessment (ESIA) certificate for the Kayelekera uranium mine following approval of the ESIA report. 


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Menar coal projects, South Africa – update
25th July 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Private investment company Menar has pledged R3.88-billion to develop the project. 


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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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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. 


Mandela Day 2025: Giving Back To One Of Thembisa's Oldest Schools
Mandela Day 2025: Giving Back To One Of Thembisa's Oldest Schools
24th July 2025

Xylem Africa and volunteers from Xylem's Watermark corporate social responsibility programme, along with local businesses and community members, spent Mandela Day making repairs and cleaning... 


David Copley
White House taps mining expert to head national security office, sources say
24th July 2025 By: Reuters

 The White House has tapped a former mining executive to head an office at the National Security Council focused on strengthening supply chains, three sources said, as a pared-down NSC zeroes in on... 


The Qala Shallows project
Updated DFS delivers improved results for West Wits’ Qala Shallows project
23rd July 2025 By: Chanel de Bruyn

An updated definitive feasibility study (DFS) on ASX-listed West Wits Mining’s Qala Shallows project – part of the broader Witwatersrand Basin Project (WBP) – has delivered a “compelling outcome”,... 


Schneider Electric Launches Zeigo Hub: A Scalable Platform to Accelerate Supply Chain Decarbonisation and Empower Global Net-Zero Ambitions
Schneider Electric Launches Zeigo Hub: A Scalable Platform to Accelerate Supply Chain Decarbonisation and Empower Global Net-Zero Ambitions
22nd July 2025

Schneider Electric, the global leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, today announced the launch of Zeigo Hub by Schneider Electric, a powerful new digital... 


Volt's planned graphite refinery in Alabama
Volt draws down funding for US, Tanzania graphite projects
22nd July 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

ASX-listed Volt Resources has drawn A$0.5-million from its funding facility with RiverFort Global Opportunities as the graphite developer ramps up progress on projects in the US and Tanzania. The... 


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... 


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Consultancy underscores value of air-quality offsets
18th July 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Air-quality offsets offer a valuable tool for providing significant improvements in air quality, particularly when direct emission reductions are challenging or unfeasible, highlights global mining... 


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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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Mokolo-Crocodile Water Augmentation Project – Phase 2A, South Africa – update
18th July 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

The construction contractor is planned to start in August 2025. 


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Boegoebaai deep-water port and rail project, South Africa – update
18th July 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

The Boegoebaai port and rail development was selected as the lead project in Infrastructure South Africa’s first bid window for strategic infrastructure preparation in May this year. 


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Kayelekera uranium restart project, Malawi – update
18th July 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Advanced uranium developer Lotus Resources has restarted the Kayelekera mill. 


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K.Hill battery-grade manganese project, Botswana – update
18th July 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Despite offtaker qualification having only recently being started at the K.Hill project there has already been considerable interest from interested parties. 


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Volspruit platinum group metals project, South Africa – update
18th July 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

The project is concentrating on obtaining all necessary permitting. 


MSALABS makes use of Chrysos PhotonAssay technology
Capital lifts full-year revenue guidance
17th July 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

London-listed mining services company Capital has increased its groupwide revenue guidance for the full-year to between $320-million and $340-million, compared with the previously guided... 


Architectural associations combine to address municipal planning approvals crisis
17th July 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

South Africa’s various architectural bodies have agreed to jointly create a Technical Task Team (TTT) to assist municipalities to deal with their dysfunctional planning approvals processes. These... 


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On-site oxygen boosts gold recovery
17th July 2025 By: Devina Haripersad

Several gold mines across sub-Saharan Africa have confirmed that they are saving up to 70% in costs by switching from delivered oxygen to their own on-site systems, says oxygen and nitrogen... 


The Impact of Climate and Soil Conditions on Wall Cracks
The Impact of Climate and Soil Conditions on Wall Cracks
17th July 2025

Cracks in walls are among the most common problems faced by homeowners and property managers, yet the causes behind them are often misunderstood. While poor construction or age are obvious... 


Not an afterthought – integrating healthcare technology at the very beginning
Not an afterthought – integrating healthcare technology at the very beginning
16th July 2025

By: Thabang Byl - Buildings Segment Lead at Schneider Electric Today’s modern healthcare facilities have, respectfully, moved beyond bricks, mortar and medical equipment to now include... 


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West Wits announces key board changes
14th July 2025 By: Darren Parker

ASX-listed West Wits Mining has announced a series of changes to its board of directors, including the appointment of current CEO Rudi Deysel as MD. According to the company, Deysel has been with... 


CESA School launches new TEC leadership course
11th July 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Industry organisation Consulting Engineers South Africa's (CESA's) School of Consulting Engineering (SCE) has launched a one-day leadership course based on the trust, engagement and competencies... 


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New standard opens continental discussion
11th July 2025

As was expected, the recently initiated Consolidated Mining Standard Initiative (CMSI) has stimulated discussion across Africa’s mining fraternity, reports consulting engineering and scientific... 


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