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Ascot restarts mine development at Premier Northern Lights
4th December 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Toronto-listed Ascot Resources has begun mobilising personnel and equipment to advance the underground development of its Premier Northern Lights (PNL) mine in British Columbia. Following the... 


Powerline construction
NTCSA still mulling private participation in grid roll-out but confirms deployment ‘step change’ needed
4th December 2024 By: Terence Creamer

The National Transmission Company South Africa (NTCSA) has told lawmakers that a “step change” will be needed in the delivery of new grid infrastructure if 14 500 km of new powerlines and 133 000... 


Outgoing Harmony Gold CEO Peter Steenkamp.
Green loan underpinning latest Harmony Gold renewable-energy project in North West
4th December 2024 By: Martin Creamer

A R1.5-billion green loan facility secured in 2022 is the significant funding underpin of three solar PV renewable-energy plants being constructed by Harmony Gold at its large Moab Khotsong gold... 


Repair work starts on Lesotho Highlands Water Project tunnel
29th November 2024 By: Natasha Odendaal

Progress is being made on the maintenance and repair of the Lesotho Highlands water tunnel, which was shut down more than a month ago to undertake the critical work that will ensure the... 


Public Works to blacklist ‘criminal’ contractors as delayed projects soar to R3-billion
29th November 2024 By: Irma Venter

Out of the 206 infrastructure projects overseen by the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI) this financial year, 164 are experiencing delays, says Public Works and Infrastructure... 


Image of Uzbekistan map/flag
Small nuclear power plant, Uzbekistan
29th November 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

UzAtom Atomic Energy Agency plans to build a 330 MW nuclear power plant Jizzakh. 


Image of gold nuggets
Kiaka gold project, Burkina Faso – update
29th November 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

The project remains on time and on budget. 


Aerial view of the Qala Shadows project
Witwatersrand basin project – Qala Shallows Phase 1, South Africa – update
29th November 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Progress, including a detailed funding model to underpin the company’s financing initiatives, has been made. 


Macro Metals partners with Indigenous group in JV for mining services
26th November 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed Macro Metals has entered into a joint venture (JV) with 100% Indigenous-owned company Nyapiri Holdings, establishing Nyapiri Macro Mining. The partnership is set to provide a full suite... 


West African completes last processing works at Kiaka ahead of first gold pour
25th November 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

ASX-listed West African Resources remains on time and on budget with construction at the Kiaka gold project, in Burkina Faso. The company is targeting first gold production in the third quarter of... 


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... 


An aerial image of the mine site
Mali miner progresses plant build
22nd November 2024

Civil construction of a Stage 1 dense media separation (DMS) plant has been progressed to 90% completion at critical metals miner Kodal Minerals’ flagship fully-funded Bougouni lithium project, in... 


An image of typical redundant mine infrastructure
Sound demolition benefits construction processes at mines
22nd November 2024 By: Trent Roebeck

Specialised demolition contractor Jet Demolition is enabling mining operations, through its engineering services, to efficiently demolish old and outdated infrastructure for the purpose of... 


MASSIVE SOLAR
DRDGOLD's 60 MW solar PV power plant seen in the background of its Ergo tailings reprocessing plant
Solar plant, battery storage enhance sustainability in tailings
22nd November 2024

In an effort to reduce its reliance on grid power and improve sustainability metrics, gold mining company DRDGOLD has completed a 60 MW solar PV power plant at its Ergo tailings reprocessing plant,... 


R7bn second-phase MyCiTi roll-out 50% complete, features SA’s first-ever sky circle
22nd November 2024 By: Irma Venter

The R7-billion roll-out of the second phase of Cape Town’s MyCiTi bus service, linking Khayelitsha, Mitchells Plain and other communities across the metro south-east corridor, is 50% complete, says... 


Image of drill samples from the CK gold project
CK gold project, US – update
22nd November 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

US Gold has received approval for its air-quality permit from the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality. 


Image of the Karowe operation
Karowe underground project, Botswana – update
22nd November 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Lucara Diamond Corp has reported significant progress at the project. 


Image of the dewatered Lesotho Highlands water tunnel at the Ash River Outfall in the Free State
LHWP tunnel maintenance on track
18th November 2024 By: Natasha Odendaal

Progress is being made on the maintenance and repair of the Lesotho Highlands water tunnel, which was shut down more than a month ago to undertake the critical work that will ensure longevity of... 


Bezant commissions technical report for Namibia project
15th November 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Aim-listed Bezant Resources has commissioned independent consultancy firm Sound Mining International to generate a technical report focusing on the near-term development of the Hope deposit, in... 


Dean Macpherson
Public Works to blacklist ‘criminal’ contractors as delayed projects reach R3-billion
15th November 2024 By: Irma Venter

Out of the 206 infrastructure projects overseen by the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI) this financial year, 164 projects are experiencing delays, says Public Works and... 


Image of Akkuyu outer containment – Unit 1
Akkuyu nuclear power plant project, Türkiye – update
15th November 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Construction has been completed on the concreting of the dome of the outer containment of the reactor building of Unit 1. 


Water solid contact clarifier
Potsdam Wastewater Treatment Works, South Africa – update
15th November 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

The City of Cape Town has said that the project is on track to be completed in 2027. 


Construction mafia remains a major problem, warns MBA North
15th November 2024 By: Irma Venter

The problem posed by the construction mafia on the ground remains a major stumbling block in the recovery of the construction industry, and especially its ability to create more jobs, says Master... 


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... 


Image off construction at Potsdam WWTW
R5.2bn Potsdam upgrade on track for completion in 2027 – City of Cape Town
12th November 2024 By: Irma Venter

Twenty months into the large-scale upgrade of the Potsdam wastewater treatment works (WWTW), the City of Cape Town (CoCT) says the R5.2-billion project is on track to be completed in 2027. The... 


Mbe exploration indicates wider zones of mineralisation
12th November 2024 By: Darren Parker

Aim-listed Oriole Resources has reported that full channel sampling results from Phase 2 infill trenching at the MB01 prospect at its 80%-owned Mbe gold project, in Cameroon’s Adamawa region,... 


Raubex grows interim revenue and profit, declares dividend
11th November 2024 By: Schalk Burger

JSE-listed construction materials and mining company Raubex has increased its revenue by 29.7% to R10.95-billion for the half-year period to end August, up from R8.45-billion in the comparable... 


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. 


Scatec sub-Saharan Africa GM Alberto Gambacorta
Scatec’s new sub-Saharan Africa head keen to advance 5GW project pipeline
6th November 2024 By: Terence Creamer

The newly appointed head of Scatec’s sub-Saharan Africa business, Alberto Gambacorta, says the group is pursuing a 5 GW pipeline of renewable energy and storage opportunities in the region and... 


An artist's impression of the sky circle, once completed
R7bn second phase MyCiTi rollout 50% complete, includes SA’s first-ever sky circle
5th November 2024 By: Irma Venter

The R7-billion rollout of the second phase of Cape Town’s MyCiTi bus service, linking Khayelitsha, Mitchells Plain and other communities across the metro south east corridor, is 50% complete, says... 


Freeport probed by SEC over quake risk at Indonesia copper plant
Freeport probed by SEC over quake risk at Indonesia copper plant
1st November 2024 By: Bloomberg

The US Securities and Exchange Commission is looking into whether Freeport-McMoRan failed to disclose threats a severe earthquake could pose to its new $3.7-billion copper smelter complex in... 


New digital solution launched to improve Gauteng’s project delivery efficiency
1st November 2024 By: Natasha Odendaal

Gauteng has a new digital infrastructure ecosystem ready to support infrastructure development across the province and address the challenges faced in deploying quality construction projects on... 


Construction mafia remains a major problem, warns MBA North
Construction mafia remains a major problem, warns MBA North
31st October 2024 By: Irma Venter

The problem posed by the construction mafia on the ground remains a major stumbling block in the recovery of the construction industry, and especially its ability to create more jobs, says Master... 


A Metso LT300HP mobile cone crusher with over 30,000 hours is tracked into working position
Metso LT300HP cone crusher clocks 30 000 hours and counting
31st October 2024

As is customary with Metso equipment, in another show of unparalleled longevity, a Metso LT300HP mobile cone crusher owned and operated by Danoher Group, a leading mining contractor in southern... 


Joburg Water embarks on Carlswald reservoir construction, upgrade water network
30th October 2024 By: Natasha Odendaal

Johannesburg Water’s work to upgrade its water pipeline network in Carlswald, in Midrand, a prerequisite to a bigger plan to build the new Carlswald reservoir, is progressing well. The Carlswald... 


Codelco suspends operations at copper refinery after worker's death
28th October 2024 By: Reuters

Chilean state miner Codelco suspended operations at its Ventanas copper refinery after a worker died on the job, the company said on Friday. The 32-year-old employee of Codelco contractor CVC was... 


BME MD Ralf Hennecke
Omnia Holdings offering broader value proposition through BME mining segment
25th October 2024 By: Martin Creamer

Leading mine blasting solutions provider BME today announced a new alignment with Protea Mining Chemicals, which provides one point of contact for two solutions through the BME brand. In this... 


Image of water desalination plant
Coastal Water desalination plant, Australia – update
25th October 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Early works have started. 


Image of Oyu Tolgoing copper project underground
Oyu Tolgoi underground mine project, Mongolia – update
25th October 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

The ramp-up of copper production is continuing. 


Image of iron-ore bucket wheel reclaimer
Simandou iron-ore project, Guinea – update
25th October 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

The Simfer mine is on track to deliver first production in 2025. 


Image of haul truck loading at the Valentine gold mine
Valentine gold project, Canada – update
25th October 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Calibre Mining Corp has reported that construction of the mine is progressing well. 


Image of road construction/rehabilitation
Lilian Ngoyi street rehabilitation, South Africa
25th October 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

The Johannesburg Roads Agency is appointing a new contractor to undertake the remaining work on the project’s first phase. 


Harmony Gold's Kareerand tailings operation.
Harmony delivers gold recovery project with 30% of building work going to locals
23rd October 2024 By: Martin Creamer

With the streaming agreement between Franco-Nevada and Mine Waste Solutions (MWS) over, Harmony Gold will from now on benefit fully from the soaring gold price that is coinciding with the delivery... 


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