Industry body The ICMM has published new editions of key resources, with updates designed to improve how mining companies plan and manage the closure of tailings storage facilities. The Tailings... 

By: Ben Selier - Vice President, Secure Power, Anglophone Africa at Schneider Electric The expansion of the current data centres landscape is certainly making history.  Its growth is almost... 

In a milestone project, Pilot Crushtec International has commissioned its largest ever Pilot Modular plant. Supplied to produce five aggregate sizes for an existing customer in the Democratic... 

Property company Attacq has welcomed Bayer, a global enterprise with core competencies in the life science fields of healthcare and nutrition, at Waterfall City. Bayer will occupy a collaborative... 

Johannesburg- and New York-listed DRDGOLD on Tuesday, February 18, reported soaring half-year operating profit and 28%-higher revenue for the six months to December 31. The strongly performing... 

World leader in the design, development and production of synthetic diamond advanced material solutions Element Six, part of the De Beers Group, and global leader in drilling technology solutions... 

Three of the City of Cape Town’s water reuse schemes have been added to the Global Connections Map, which is deemed to be the largest online data-map that showcases water reuse projects. The... 

Schneider Electric, the leader in digital transformation of energy management and automation, has today announced the launch of its new Galaxy VXL – a highly efficient, compact, modular, scalable,... 

State-owned South African Nuclear Energy Corporation (Necsa) has secured approval, as well as R1.2-billion in funding, from government for the second phase of its multipurpose reactor, which... 

JSE-listed mining and materials group Afrimat has warned that losses in its cement segment and a weaker-than-expected performance from its anthracite segment will mean that its results for the 2025... 

London-listed Blencowe has successfully completed all geotechnical holes at the Camp Lode graphite deposit in Uganda, a key requirements for finalising mining design parameters. Logging and... 

While it may be too early to gauge whether President Cyril Ramaphosa’s promise to transform South Africa into a construction site is becoming a reality, the industry continues to face several... 

Crane manufacturer Condra is solidifying its position as a supplier of cranes in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), leveraging its expertise in durable, application-specific equipment to meet... 

The launch of mining technology integration partner Dwyka Mining Services’ training and development platform – Dwyka LABS, scheduled for mid-2025, is set to advance local expertise in the... 

In a milestone project, local mobile and semi-mobile crushing and screening equipment provider Pilot Crushtec International has commissioned its largest ever Pilot Modular plant, which is being... 

Natural graphite and battery anode company Syrah Resources hopes to restart production at the Balama project during the first quarter. 

A final investment decision is expected in 2026. 

UK-based copper/gold exploration and development company Bezant Resources has initiated a detailed optimisation programme to assess ore sorting recoveries for various sensor responses. 

Base metals company Pacific Nickel requested a further extension of a voluntary suspension of its securities on the ASX on February 11 while it continues discussions regarding project funding. 

Canada-based mineral resources company Montage Gold has committed to a significant number of long-lead item orders. 

Given the current energy pricing landscape in South Africa, industrial machinery manufacturer MAN Energy Solutions is committed to partnering with South African businesses to enhance their future... 

Canadian company Eldorado Gold announced a revised timeline and capital cost estimate for the project on February 5. 

South Africa’s grid infrastructure is inadequate to support economic growth and accommodate much-needed additional power, especially from renewable-energy sources coming on line as part of the... 

Crane manufacturer Condra Cranes has received an order to manufacture a second overhead crane for Tongaat Hulett’s Maidstone sugar mill, in KwaZulu-Natal. The 23-m-span doublegirder electric... 

Schneider Electric South Africa’s Segment Solutions Team plays a pivotal role in providing comprehensive technical support to consulting engineers from various design firms, ensuring that the... 

Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa says the private sector participation framework being developed for the transmission sector will be unveiled within five weeks, while... 

Gold and copper mining company Barrick has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with a resources organisation of the government of Zambia, which is aimed at boosting exploration and mining in... 

International bullion miner Gold Fields has awarded a contract to Goldwind to design, manufacture, and construct seven wind turbines for its St Ives gold mine, located 80 km south of Kalgoorlie in... 

When Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana delivers his Budget Speech on February 19, it is expected that reported tax revenues will be about R10-billion short of initial forecasts, auditing firm PwC... 

By: Ben Selier - Vice President, Secure Power, Anglophone Africa at Schneider Electric The world is quickly realising that with the rapid advancement in AI there are also caveats. In short, apart... 

Gold and copper exploration company Challenger Gold has announced progress towards mining and toll milling at its flagship Hualilan project in Argentina, securing multiple mining contracts and a... 

JSE-listed Mantengu Mining has acquired Masorini Iron Beneficiation’s (MIB’s) iron beneficiation plant in Phalaborwa, Limpopo, for R18.97-million. Mantengu says this strategic move positions the... 

Work is surging ahead on the two bridges over the Mabunyaneng and Khubelu Rivers, part of the Polihali Dam programme of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project Phase II. Driving this progress is the... 

A multipurpose dewatering pump designed to meet the needs of a wide range of applications in construction sector, industrial project, utility maintenance, and emergency dewatering applications is... 

Founded as a dry-type transformer specialist, Trafo Power Solutions says it has expanded its offerings to provide a range of electrical power solutions in Africa. The company notes its growth in... 

The first commercial Weir modular wheeled plant (WMWP) was on display at the recent Electra Mining Africa exhibition. The company says the concept is aimed at addressing specific customer needs in... 

Automaker Volkswagen Group Africa has announced new models to be introduced to the market this year, including a special edition Polo Vivo for its fifteenth anniversary, a new T-Cross, the Golf 8,... 

ASX-listed New World Resources has secured a key regulatory milestone for its Antler copper project in Arizona, with the US Bureau of Land Management (BLM) granting a determination of National... 

Global gold and copper miner Barrick Gold Corporation has reported that its attributable proven and probable gold mineral reserves have increased by 17.4-million ounces before 2024 depletion.... 

Circularity and community engagement have emerged as key factors for critical minerals mining as more countries and companies turn their focus to the “new” minerals required for green energy and... 

With Africa’s logistics sector continuing to gain momentum, the adoption of modern innovations is essential to ensure that the transport and logistics sector is prepared for the future, and able to... 

With more frequent malfunctions occurring along the conveyor line of the system of one of Australia’s leading office equipment supplier’s main distribution centre, its management team commissioned...