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Transport Minister Barbara Creecy
National roads need over R307-billion of repairs
10th September 2024 By: Bloomberg

South Africa, which already faces a heavy bill to upgrade its port, rail and electricity infrastructure, needs R307-billion to repair and improve its sprawling national road system. The South... 


An image of the Bakubung platinum mine
Wesizwe appoints contractor to execute concentrator rectification plan
9th September 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

JSE-listed Wesizwe Platinum says in an operational update that it has awarded a contract to an experienced contractor to start implement a rectification plan of the concentrator plant at its... 


An image of FNB senior economist Siphamandla Mkhwanazi
Building sentiment improves again in the third quarter, but remains muted
9th September 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The First National Bank (FNB)/Bureau for Economic Research Building Confidence Index, which measures sentiment in the building sector, rose to 40 in the third quarter, from 35 in the previous... 


Macmahon wins mining contract in Indonesia
6th September 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Australian mining services group Macmahon Holdings has been selected by PT Citra Palu Minerals (CPM) as the mining services contractor for the Poboya gold project, in Sulawesi, Indonesia. The... 


Raw copper
Galileo mulls splitting Luansobe project into multiple operations
6th September 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Copper and battery metals development company Galileo Resources has advised that it is considering various options for the development of the massive Luansobe copper project, in Zambia, which... 


An image of solar panels on a roof
Cybersecurity crucial for companies embracing solar
6th September 2024 By: Nadine Ramdass

As more companies integrate solar energy systems to meet their power needs, it is essential that they invest in cyber-secure technologies to protect against cyberthreats and ensure continuous... 


Image of Booysendal mine
Booysendal South platinum mine project, South Africa – update
6th September 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

The Booysendal South mine is now beyond the project phase. 


Location map of the Lance projects
Lance Projects – Ross and Kendrick production areas, US – update
6th September 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Peninsula Energy has reported “solid progress” on an operational restart before year-end. 


Image of Zondereinde mine and smelter
Zondereinde – Western extension project, South Africa – update
6th September 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Underground tunnel development within the Western extension section has progressed to plan, according to Northam Platinum. 


The Koeberg nuclear power station
Eskom says it may apply for second Koeberg extension
4th September 2024 By: Terence Creamer

Eskom has confirmed that it is likely to apply for a licence to operate the Koeberg nuclear power station, in the Western Cape, beyond the 20-year envelope that it has secured for Unit 1 and is... 


The Grindex range of submersible dewatering, sludge and slurry pumps represent world class quality and performance
Rapid response is vital in dewatering Africa's mines
4th September 2024

Availability of the right equipment – and the expertise to ensure ongoing performance – are proving to be important differentiators in the market for Integrated Pump Technology, as it forges... 


Peninsula’s Lance uranium project to restart in late Q4
Peninsula’s Lance uranium project to restart in late Q4
3rd September 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

The Lance uranium project, in Wyoming, US, is set to restart production late in the fourth quarter, Australia-listed Peninsula Energy reported on Tuesday. The company stated that site construction... 


Akademia unveils R3.2bn plan for private higher education campus
30th August 2024 By: Irma Venter

Privately owned Afrikaans, Christian higher education institution Akademia has announced the development of a R3.2-billion campus in Pretoria East. The campus will be developed by real estate... 


Image of Polihali dam intake tunnel breakthrough
Lesotho Highlands Water Project – Phase II – update
30th August 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

The Lesotho Highlands Development Authority has achieved the successful breakthrough of the upper intake tunnel into the lower intake tunnel at the Polihali dam. 


Location map of the Jaguar nickel project
Jaguar nickel sulphide project, Brazil
30th August 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

The outcomes of a feasibility study have demonstrated the potential for the project to become a sustainable, long-term and low-cost producer of low-emission nickel for global markets.  


500 MW PARTNERSHIP
Energy Group has worked with Harmony Gold Mining Company on renewable-energy projects totalling over 500 MW
Continued uptake of renewable energy by SA mines
30th August 2024 By: Simone Liedtke

As the mining industry continues its journey towards sustainability and operational efficiency, the role of innovative energy solutions cannot be overstated, reports renewable-energy specialist... 


Iron-ore produced by Kumba being transported by rail
Freight rail underperformance cost South Africa’s bulk mining sector R140bn in the last super cycle
28th August 2024 By: Darren Parker

Owing to domestic logistics constraints, South Africa’s coal and iron-ore bulk mining sectors were unable to capitalise on the last super cycle from 2021 to 2023, resulting in an estimated... 


Lilian Ngoyi street was damaged in a July 2023 explosion
JRA appointing a new contractor for Lilian Ngoyi street rehabilitation
27th August 2024 By: Schalk Burger

The Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA) is appointing a new contractor to undertake the rehabilitation of Lilian Ngoyi street, after having terminated the contract of the previous contractor Step Up... 


New Talisman says river discoloration not related to its activities
26th August 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

New Zealand-based New Talisman Gold Mines said on Monday that the discoloration of the Ohinemuri river in the Karangahake gorge was not related to any of its activities. On Friday, a section of... 


Briton must face South African Eskom bribery charges, court says
23rd August 2024 By: Bloomberg

A British national wanted in South Africa over allegations of bribes paid in a deal struck with state-owned power utility Eskom Holdings lost a bid to block his extradition. A London judge... 


Housing project
Industry bodies condemn Free State govt’s approach to a large housing tender
23rd August 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The South African Council for the Project and Construction Management Professions (SACPCMP) has expressed its support for the South African Council for the Architectural Profession’s (Sacap’s)... 


SACPCMP voices Support in Protest of Turnkey Government Tenders
23rd August 2024

The South African Council for the Project and Construction Management Professions (SACPCMP) has voiced its support of the South African Architectural Profession’s (SACAP) recent protest to... 


Copper ore at the Kamoa-Kakula project
Kamoa-Kakula Copper Complex, Democratic Republic of Congo – update
23rd August 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Ivanhoe Mines’ Phase 3 concentrator has reached commercial production. 


Image of fifth tier of the inner containment unit at Unit 3 of the Akkuyu NPP
Akkuyu nuclear power plant project, Türkiye – update
23rd August 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

The fifth tier of the inner containment was installed at Unit 3 on August 14. 


Image of gold mineralisation in rock from the segele project
Segele gold project, Ethiopia – update
23rd August 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Akobo Minerals can now produce gold from the Segele mine. 


Image of drill core from the Tulu Kapi project
Tulu Kapi gold project, Ethiopia – update
23rd August 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Kefi Gold and Copper is on track with early works at the project. 


Artist's impression of the Mtentu brdige
N2 Wild Coast Toll Road megabridge project – Mtentu bridge, South Africa – update
23rd August 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

R250-million has been spent on the contract to date. 


Electrotron elevates utility’s conveyor safety through strategic innovations
Electrotron elevates utility’s conveyor safety through strategic innovations
23rd August 2024 By: Nadine Ramdass

With a specialisation in longer conveyors, original-equipment manufacturer (OEM) Electrotron has established itself as a key partner to State-owned power utility Eskom over the years, particularly... 


DRDGOLD CEO Niël Pretorius.
Big win for DRDGOLD is 60 MW solar farm as it repositions for future
21st August 2024 By: Martin Creamer

The big win for surface gold recovery company DRDGOLD is the 60 MW solar farm built at Ergo in the 12 months to June 30. “I call it a R3-billion prepaid electricity facility that will take care of... 


Five arrested for heavy fuel oil theft at Camden power station
21st August 2024 By: Schalk Burger

Four employees of State-owned utility Eskom and a contractor security guard have been arrested in connection with the theft of heavy fuel oil valued at R500 000 from Camden power station, in... 


Workers on powerlines
NTCSA appoints 19 overhead-transmission line contractors to three supplier panels
20th August 2024 By: Terence Creamer

The National Transmission Company South Africa (NTCSA) has appointed 19 overhead-transmission line contractors to three separate supplier panels as it moves to position itself for a R32-billion... 


The E-house facility built at Sasol's Upstream PSA project in Mozambique
WEG Africa builds substation E-house facility for Sasol's Upstream PSA project in Moz
20th August 2024 By: Schalk Burger

Electrical equipment manufacturer WEG Africa has completed a large substation E-house solution, which includes distribution transformers and a diesel generator set, for energy and chemicals company... 


An important substation E-house facility at Sasol’s Upstream Production Sharing Agreement (PSA) Project in Mozambique has relied on WEG Africa’s depth of experience
E-houses installed to power Mozambique gas project
20th August 2024

Now in the final stages of installation and commissioning, an important substation E-house facility at Sasol’s Upstream Production Sharing Agreement (PSA) Project in Mozambique has relied on WEG... 


Gold nuggets
Kefi progresses early works, financing admin ahead of main construction at Tulu Kapi
20th August 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Aim-listed Kefi Gold and Copper is on track with early works at its Tulu Kapi gold project, in Ethiopia, which is expected to start production at a rate of 140 000 oz/y from mid-2026. Some of the... 


Aterian to start drilling on Rwanda project in September
19th August 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

London-listed critical metal-focused exploration and development company Aterian expects to start drilling at the HCK project, in Rwanda, in September. The project is a joint venture with... 


Whitehaven Coal to cut 192 jobs at mines purchased from BHP
Whitehaven Coal to cut 192 jobs at mines purchased from BHP
16th August 2024 By: Reuters

Australia's Whitehaven will cut 192 jobs at the Daunia and Blackwater coking coal mines it took over from global miner BHP Group, its spokesperson told Reuters on Friday, adding to a slew of roles... 


Image of Booysendal mine
Booysendal South platinum mine project, South Africa
16th August 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

An application for permitting to expand the South mine tailings storage facility is in progress. 


Image of the Virginia gas project
Virginia gas project, South Africa – update
16th August 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Renergen's liquid helium production train is now fully operational. 


Exxaro CEO Dr Nombasa Tsengwa.
Exxaro expecting interest rates to begin to lower during the remainder of this year
15th August 2024 By: Martin Creamer

Johannesburg-listed coal and energy company Exxaro is expecting the Federal Reserve, the European Central Bank, the Bank of England and the South African Reserve Bank, among others, to start... 


A model of the proposed Akademia development
New R3.2bn private higher education campus on the cards for Akademia
15th August 2024 By: Irma Venter

Privately owned, Afrikaans, Christian higher education institution Akademia has announced the development of a R3.2-billion campus in Pretoria East. The campus will be developed by real estate... 


Aveng to swing back into the black
15th August 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

International engineering-led contractor Aveng says it expects to report earnings of between A$24.4-million and A$26.9-million for the financial year ended June 30, compared with a loss of nearly... 


The Hemlo operation in Ontario, Canada
Barminco secures Barrick contract extension in Canada
12th August 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed Perenti has announced that its underground mining business, Barminco, has signed a three-year contract with Barrick Gold to continue contract mining at the Hemlo gold mine, in Canada.  


The Didipio mine, in the Philippines.
OceanaGold reports Didipio fatality
12th August 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Toronto-listed OceanaGold on Friday reported the death of a contractor working at its Didipio mine, in the Philippines. The worker sustained serious head injuries while attempting to remove a... 


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