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Copper producer appoints underground contract miner
Updated 1 hour 39 minutes ago

A five-year mining contract was awarded by multinational base metals miner MMG to underground mine construction, contract mining and related technical services company JCHX Mining Management (JCHX)... 


PRASA CEO Hishaam Emeran
PRASA employees face disciplinary action amid multibillion-rand train overhaul irregularities
18th September 2025 By: Darren Parker

In a briefing to the National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Public Accounts (Scopa) on September 17, State-owned entity (SOE) the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) revealed that 11... 


St Barbara explores Touquoy restart as Nova Scotia strengthens permitting regime
St Barbara explores Touquoy restart as Nova Scotia strengthens permitting regime
15th September 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Gold miner St Barbara has welcomed improvements to the permitting environment in Nova Scotia, Canada, announcing on Monday that it had withdrawn its Supreme Court appeal over reclamation conditions... 


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Witwatersrand Basin Project – Qala Shallows, South Africa – update
12th September 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

West Wits Mining has secured Investment Committee approval from Nebari Natural Resources Credit Fund II LP for a loan facility to advance Qala Shallows.  


Unrefined gold mined in Ghana
Galiano temporarily halts operations at Ghana deposit amid civil unrest
10th September 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

TSX- and NYSE American-listed Galiano Gold has informed shareholders that it has temporarily suspended operations at the Esaase deposit at its Asanko gold mine, in Ghana, after clashes between... 


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Meeting solar installation challenges
5th September 2025

Large-scale solar panels, often used in commercial and industrial projects, are delicate and susceptible to damage. Rooftops can be difficult to access, and using unsuitable equipment for transport... 


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Local transformers supplied to Mozambique
5th September 2025

Electrical power solutions provider Trafo Power Solutions asserts that its latest project highlights its ability to provide specialised transformer solutions suited to the rigorous conditions of... 


The Powertrack PT Pro ST-08E mobile triple-deck screen offers versatile performance while eliminating diesel costs
Leading the charge towards fully electric mobile crushers and screens
5th September 2025

As contractors in southern Africa seek to reduce operating costs to remain competitive, the recent arrival of the fully electric Powertrack range from Athos Crushing and Screening unlocks a new era... 


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Solar panel lifting product simplifies solar system installation
5th September 2025

The solar energy market is surging in South Africa – particularly in the commercial and industrial sectors – as businesses seek cost-effective, sustainable solutions to manage rising electricity... 


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Harmony Gold renewable-energy programme, South Africa – update
5th September 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Harmony has broken ground at the 100 MW renewable-energy solar plant, which is being built at Moab Khotsong. 


Philippines targets fairer share from mining with new tax law
4th September 2025 By: Reuters

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr signed into law on Thursday a measure overhauling the country's mining tax system to ensure a more equitable share of revenues for the government and... 


Ghana Lands and Natural Resources Minister Armah-Kofi Buah
Minister defends investment climate in Ghana amid Azumah dispute
4th September 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Ghana’s Lands and Natural Resources Minister Armah-Kofi Buah has moved to assure international investors that the West African nation remains a stable and attractive mining jurisdiction, despite a... 


Volvo ADT upgrades to hold industry in good stead for the next decade – Kobie Pruis
Volvo ADT upgrades to hold industry in good stead for the next decade – Kobie Pruis
3rd September 2025

Following Babcock’s recent unveiling of the much-anticipated New Generation Volvo articulated dump trucks (ADTs) in southern Africa, leading mining contractor Zizwe Opencast Mining has commended... 


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SAICE launches GCC 2025 as updated framework for South Africa’s construction industry
2nd September 2025 By: Darren Parker

The South African Institution of Civil Engineering (SAICE) has officially launched its ‘General Conditions of Contract (GCC) 2025’ publication, which has been in the works since early 2021. The... 


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SunCentral Solar Farm, South Africa – update
29th August 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Phase 1 construction is under way. 


Location map of the Halls Creek project
Halls Creek project, Australia
29th August 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

The project entails the development of the Onedin and Sandiego deposits. 


Mining at the Kasiya project
Kasiya rutile/graphite project, Malawi – update
29th August 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Sovereign Metals has announced “exceptional” first-year results from its rehabilitation trials, delivering critical data that will inform the progressive rehabilitation strategy for the ongoing... 


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Mardie salt and potash project, Australia – update
29th August 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Potash developer BCI Minerals has advanced its sulphate of potash programme. 


The Cannington mine in Queensland
Cannington output scaled down amid underground challenges
28th August 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Diversified miner South32 has cut production expectations at its Cannington silver, lead and zinc operation in north-west Queensland, after a review of the mine plan highlighted rising underground... 


Hochschild slashes gold production forecast from Brazilian mine, shares plummet
Hochschild slashes gold production forecast from Brazilian mine, shares plummet
27th August 2025 By: Reuters

Britain's Hochschild Mining slashed full-year production forecast for its Mara Rosa mine by more than half on Wednesday, months after a shutdown due to lacklustre gold output, sending shares down... 


Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa says procurement timelines must be met to add credibility to ITP programme
Warning that qualifying criteria for private grid procurement could sideline domestic industry
26th August 2025 By: Terence Creamer

Concern continues to be raised over the technical and financial criteria being used to prequalify bidders for South Africa’s inaugural independent transmission project (ITP) tender, which critics... 


Master Drilling CEO Danie Pretorius.
Master Drilling’s novel developments are set to move needle for South African mining
26th August 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Three major developments, which are poised to move the needle for South African mining, were outlined to Mining Weekly by the Johannesburg Stock Exchange-listed drilling and mechanised rock... 


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Security guard dies in attack at Kodal's Bougouni mine
26th August 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

London-listed Kodal Minerals has confirmed the death of a security guard employed at its Bougouni lithium mine, in Mali, following an attack by assailants on motorcycles on August 22. "Military... 


Austral Gold reports contractor fatality at Chile mine
26th August 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Austral Gold said on Tuesday that a contractor worker died following an incident at its Guanaco gold/silver mine in Chile. The company said emergency protocols were activated immediately and... 


Macmahon wins $33m contract at Indonesia’s Toka Tindung mine
26th August 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Mining contractor Macmahon has secured a A$33-million contract with PT Tambang Tondano Nusajaya (PT TTN), a subsidiary of PT Archi Indonesia, for underground mining services at the Toka Tindung... 


Rio Tinto halts work at Simandou after fatal accident
Rio Tinto halts work at Simandou after fatal accident
25th August 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Diversified miner Rio Tinto Group suspended operations at its giant Simandou iron-ore project in Guinea after a contractor employee died in a workplace accident on Friday. “All activity at the... 


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Women in Industry - Franki Africa - Specialist Geotechnical Contractor
22nd August 2025

Yumna Cunningham - HR Manager Date and place of birth: 4 October, in Cape Town Education: Bachelor of Social Science Management style: Democratic and collaborative Personal best achievement:... 


Logistical challenges, shortage of big contractors impacting construction in Africa – report
22nd August 2025 By: Irma Venter

Logistical limitations and a lack of supply-chain capacity in the African construction market risk creating a barrier to investment, says a new report from global professional services firm Turner... 


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Coal miner focuses on community upliftment
22nd August 2025 By: Nadine Ramdass

Guided by its environmental, social and governance (ESG) mission, coal producer Kangra has undertaken various levels of corporate social investment (CSI), and social and labour plan initiatives, to... 


The above image depicts the site for the Red Sands BESS
Red Sands BESS project reaches financial close
22nd August 2025

Independent power company Globeleq and its project partner, energy supplier African Rainbow Energy, have reached financial close on the 153 MW/612 MWh Red Sands battery energy storage system (BESS)... 


DFA nears first-phase completion of national network upgrade
22nd August 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

Fibre infrastructure company DFA is nearing completion of the first phase of its national network upgrade and future-proofing project, which started in 2023 and has cost more than R800 million to... 


Location map of the Makhado coal project
Makhado steelmaking hard coking coal project, South Africa – update
22nd August 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

MC Mining has started openpit mining. 


Location map of the Jaguar nickel project
Jaguar nickel sulphide project, Brazil – update
22nd August 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Centaurus Metals has announced firm commitments for A$20-million from Australian and international institutional and sophisticated investors in a placement to advance the project. 


Ascot reports class action filing
Ascot reports class action filing
21st August 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Canadian miner Ascot Resources has vowed to defend itself against a newly filed lawsuit in Ontario, which alleges misrepresentation in the company’s public disclosure relating to its Premier gold... 


Bridge in Tasmania
Aveng posts R1.1bn attributable loss but green shoots ahead in new financial year
19th August 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

JSE-listed engineering contractor Aveng has reported an attributable loss of A$92.3-million, or R1.1-billion, for the financial year ended June 30, owing to A$98.5-million worth of losses recorded... 


Macmahon posts record FY25 earnings, names Gregory Evans as next chair
19th August 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Australian mining contractor Macmahon Holding on Tuesday reported record revenue and earnings on the back of its Decmil acquisition and strong mining services growth, while also unveiling a... 


Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson alongside Erwic award winners
Macpherson lauds women’s contributions to built environment during Erwic awards
18th August 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

During the opening of the 2025 Empowerment and Recognition of Women in Construction (Erwic) awards on August 14, Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson lauded the resilience of... 


Trafo Power Solutions provided nine transformers to a mineral sands operation in Mozambique
Trafo Power Solutions strengthens presence in African mining with transformer supply to Mozambique
18th August 2025

Providing tailored electrical power solutions to the African market has positioned Trafo Power Solutions as a key player in the region. The company’s success is rooted in its deep expertise,... 


The Makhado pit
MC Mining starts openpit mining at Makhado
15th August 2025 By: Darren Parker

Australia- and Johannesburg-listed MC Mining has started openpit mining at its flagship Makhado steelmaking hard coking coal project, in Limpopo. An associated coal handling and preparation plant... 


Excavation at Sovereign Metals' Kasiya rutile/graphite project
Kasiya rutile/graphite project, Malawi – update
15th August 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Sovereign Metals has confirmed the mining method and finalised the fleet design for the project. 


Location map of the Nyanzaga project
Nyanzaga gold project, Tanzania – update
15th August 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Bulk earthworks continue to lay the foundation for future infrastructure. 


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Zulu lithium/tantalum project pilot plant, Zimbabwe – update
15th August 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

The commissioning of a second phase of the processing plant is progressing on schedule. 


How smarter lifting is energising South Africa’s solar industry
How smarter lifting is energising South Africa’s solar industry
13th August 2025

South Africa’s solar energy market is surging, particularly in the commercial and industrial sectors. As businesses seek cost-effective, sustainable solutions to manage rising electricity costs,... 


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