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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... 


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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. 


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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... 


President Cyril Ramaphosa
Ramaphosa appoints Presidential Economic Advisory Council for new administration
15th November 2024

President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed a new Presidential Economic Advisory Council (PEAC) as part of the seventh administration’s ambition for inclusive, sustainable economic growth and job... 


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. 


Image of Wheeler River operation
Wheeler River uranium project, Canada – update
15th November 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Denison Mines is advancing engineering and regulatory efforts for its planned Phoenix project. 


ALPINE image
ALPINE leads the way in continuous mining and bulk materials handling
15th November 2024

ALPINE is an engineering, consulting and equipment supply company in the field of continuous mining and bulk materials handling. The team at ALPINE comprises top industry experts who have... 


An image of the excavation site
Refurbishment project to improve water access, quality
15th November 2024 By: Trent Roebeck

The Ekulindeni Water Treatment Works refurbishment project, in the Chief Albert Luthuli local municipality, in Mpumalanga, will be completed by November 30 and will provide residents with access to... 


Nina De Klerk & Ian Fuhr
The Human Bridge: Racial Healing in South Africa – Ian Fuhr with Nina De Klerk
14th November 2024

The greatest gift we can give to our children, and the future South Africa, is our own healing. South Africa may have moved beyond apartheid, but not beyond racial polarisation. Virtually every... 


Rational design is not just a tick-box exercise
Rational design is not just a tick-box exercise
13th November 2024

Rational design is about achieving performance-driven fire safety measures through sound engineering principles. “Rational design is not just a tick-box exercise. It involves a deep understanding... 


Partial collapse of Umbongintwini River bridge highlights need for infrastructure maintenance – CESA
8th November 2024 By: Schalk Burger

The partial collapse of the Umbongintwini River bridge on the N2 southbound, in KwaZulu-Natal, highlights the urgent need for comprehensive infrastructure maintenance across South Africa, industry... 


A generic image of Anette Thompson
Women-centric protective equipment key to safety, comfort
8th November 2024 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Following efforts by the mining industry to cater for the increased employment of women in the industry, women’s safety wear manufacturer Sisi Safety Wear is taking into account these trends and... 


A generic image of minerworkers working underground
Changing mindsets, behaviours for safety focus
8th November 2024 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

The prioritising of efficient health and safety practices through operational coaching is key in embedding the required habits and work routines for consistently safe working conditions and to... 


Image of Morocco flag and periodic table symbol for tin
Achmmach tin project, Morocco – update
8th November 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Atlantic Tin has announced a resource upgrade. 


Image of Kamoa-Kakula project at dusk
Kamoa-Kakula Copper Complex, Democratic Republic of Congo – update
8th November 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Ramp-up of the Phase 3 concentrator is complete. 


Drill rig drill bit at the Kola project
Kola potash project, Congo-Brazzaville – update
8th November 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Kore Potash has completed a share subscription to further advance work at the Kola project. 


Image of mounds of rare earths
Ngualla rare earths project, Tanzania – update
8th November 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Peak Rare Earths has announced a capital raising to support its momentum at the project as it advances towards a final investment decision. 


Image of Mexico flag and periodic table symbol for copper
Santo Tomas porphyry copper project, Mexico
8th November 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

A revised preliminary economic assessment and updated mineral resource estimate for the North and South zones of the project have proposed a staged openpit mine and processing plant. 


Image of South Africa flag and periodic table symbold for platinum, palladium, rhodium and gold
Waterberg project, South Africa
8th November 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

The independent definitive feasibility study published in September 2019 has been updated. 


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