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Northam CEO Paul Dunne and solar power area.
Northam Platinum’s big solar thrust to save R700m a year, much more to come
28th February 2025 By: Martin Creamer

The area south of the metallurgical complex at Northam Platinum’s Zondereinde platinum group metals (PGM) mine in Limpopo has been cleared for the construction of the first of the Johannesburg... 


TRIM CE Moshe Motlohi
Transnet appoints CEs for Engineering, Rail Infrastructure Manager divisions
28th February 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Rail and ports operator Transnet has appointed Bessie Mabunda as Transnet Engineering (TE) CE and Moshe Motlohi as Transnet Rail Infrastructure Manager (TRIM) CE, with effect from March 1. These... 


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Sizeable upturn in automation, digitalisation of SSA’s industries
28th February 2025 By: Tracy Hancock

With its roots in Europe, which is leading the Fourth Industrial Revolution, drive technology and automation specialist SEW-EURODRIVE has the necessary experience to meet the growing demand for... 


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Windfall gold project, Canada – update
28th February 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Mining firm Gold Fields has reported that it is focusing on obtaining the required environmental approvals. 


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Fruta del Norte mine, Ecuador
28th February 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

A gold mine in the province of Zamora Chinchipe, in Ecuador. 


Seifsa COO Tafadzwa Chibanguza
Frail cyclical metals and engineering trends may ‘turn structural’ unless domestic demand revives
27th February 2025 By: Terence Creamer

The Steel and Engineering Industries Federation of Southern Africa (Seifsa) is warning that absent a sustained recovery in domestic demand there is a risk that South Africa’s persistently weak... 


Managing the anatomy of a building
Managing the anatomy of a building
27th February 2025

By: Thabang Byl - Buildings Segment Lead at Schneider Electric There is no doubt that today’s healthcare organisations face unique challenges due to the essential and often critical nature of the... 


James Mackay
Opinion: If reforms and investment are not accelerated, South Africa risks a renewed electricity crisis by 2028
26th February 2025

In this opinion article, Energy Council of South Africa CEO James Mackay argues that the recent shock return of Stage 6 loadshedding does not signal a return to the dark days of 2023. However, he... 


Teraco signs wind power PPA to complement its solar generation
26th February 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Data centre and digital infrastructure company Teraco has signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) with integrated energy aggregator NOA to supply wind-powered renewable energy to Teraco’s data... 


Eskom Generation executive Bheki Nxumalo
Loadshedding suspended following recovery of generation capacity
26th February 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Power utility Eskom suspended loadshedding at 05:00 on February 26, following the recovery of generation capacity and the replenishment of emergency reserves. “We maintain our guidance that... 


CEO Dan Marokane
Eskom reduces loadshedding to Stage 4, but questions linger over Stage 6 shock
24th February 2025 By: Terence Creamer

Eskom reduced the intensity of loadshedding to Stage 4 in the early hours of Monday morning after having shocked the country by rapidly ramping up the intensity of its rotational cuts to Stage 6 in... 


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WEG
21st February 2025

Founded in 1961, WEG has grown into a global solutions provider of industrial electrical technologies. WEG is one of the largest electric motor manufacturers in the world producing more than... 


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The advantages of Vacuum Impregnation in electrical rotating machine repairs at Delba Electrical
21st February 2025

Vacuum impregnation, particularly Vacuum Pressure Impregnation (VPI), is a highly effective process Delba Electrical uses in the repair and maintenance of electrical rotating machines. This... 


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La Libertad Complex, Nicaragua
21st February 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

A gold mine in the municipal area of La Libertad, Chontales Department, in Nicaragua. 


By Keith Webb, Senior Investment Banker for Infrastructure Sector Solutions at RMB
RMB: Shaping SA's Energy Future Through Innovative Financing of Transmission Infrastructure
20th February 2025

By Keith Webb, Senior Investment Banker for Infrastructure Sector Solutions at RMB In the heart of South Africa's economic transformation lies the intricate challenge of overhauling its energy market. 


The impact of modern welding techniques on resource conservation and sustainability for high-cost industry assets
The impact of modern welding techniques on resource conservation and sustainability for high-cost industry assets
19th February 2025

By: Roman Mornau - General Manager at MetalPlus, ACTOM Welding technologies can play an increasingly vital role in optimising resource utilisation and enhancing sustainability for capital-intensive... 


Metso awarded contract to repair, upgrade bucket-wheel stacker reclaimer
19th February 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Materials handling and mining equipment company Metso has been awarded an order to provide repairs and upgrades for a bucket-wheel stacker reclaimer at a customer’s stockyard operations in Africa.... 


2025 SAPICS Conference will be the greenest ever
2025 SAPICS Conference will be the greenest ever
18th February 2025

Supply chain sustainability is one of the important topics on the agenda at this year’s 47th annual SAPICS Conference, the leading event in Africa for the supply chain profession. But industry body... 


Schneider Electric Announces Galaxy VXL UPS – the Industry’s Most Compact, High Density Power Protection System for AI, Data Centre, and Large-Scale Electrical Workloads
Schneider Electric Announces Galaxy VXL UPS – the Industry’s Most Compact, High Density Power Protection System for AI, Data Centre, and Large-Scale Electrical Workloads
18th February 2025

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,... 


Keno Hill in Yukon
Hecla maintains stable silver output forecast despite Keno Hill headwinds
14th February 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

US-based silver miner Hecla Mining is forecasting strong production levels across its portfolio in 2025, with consolidated silver output expected to range between 15.5-million and 17-million... 


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WEG motors driving a blower on a mine in the DRC
Company geared to service DRC mining sector
14th February 2025

With a total mineral wealth estimated in the tens of trillions of dollars, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is one of the most strategic mining markets for motors and electrical solutions... 


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Bengwenyama platinum group metals project, South Africa – update
14th February 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

A final investment decision is expected in 2026. 


Gold mineralisation at the Premier gold project
Premier gold project, Canada – update
14th February 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Canada-based gold and silver explorer Ascot Resources has announced a delay in the restart of milling operations at the project. 


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El Limón Complex, Nicaragua
14th February 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

A gold mine about 100 km north-west of the Nicaraguan capital city of Managua. 


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Skouries gold/copper project, Greece – update
14th February 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

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


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Key energy supply challenges impacting businesses in 2025
13th February 2025

South African businesses face several challenges related to the supply of energy that powers their operations. FNB Commercial sustainability head Kyle Durham explores key challenges unpacked in... 


Women break barriers as forklift technicians
Women break barriers as forklift technicians
13th February 2025

Women in South Africa are making significant inroads into the industrial equipment and material handling industry as forklift technicians. CFAO Equipment is spearheading efforts to attract women... 


Image of Lith-Ex fire extinguishers
Managing lithium-ion battery fires
10th February 2025

Lithium-ion batteries, while highly energy-dense and efficient, can occasionally malfunction or become damaged. When this happens, a chain reaction called thermal runaway can occur, leading to a... 


Image of a Trafo Power Solutions modular substations
Range of electrical power solutions available
10th February 2025

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... 


Energy and Minieral Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson
Canada invests in Quebec's critical minerals research, infrastructure developments
7th February 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Energy and Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson on Thursday announced up to C$43.5-million in investments under two critical mineral funding programmes to help advance critical minerals... 


Various grades of platinum ore on a black surface
Third consecutive platinum market deficit in 2025 – WPIC
7th February 2025

Following two consecutive platinum market deficits in 2023 and 2024, the World Platinum Investment Council (WPIC) forecasts this year to again remain in deficit by as much as 539 000 oz, with total... 


Siemens launches Sinova electrical product range
7th February 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

Technology group Siemens Southern Africa has launched a new range of electrical products catering to emerging markets, for use in industrial applications, buildings, infrastructure and utilities.... 


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Kiniero gold project, Guinea – update
7th February 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

The updated feasibility study is on track for the first quarter of 2025. 


Image of gold nuggets
Pan mine, US
7th February 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

A gold mine in Northern Pancake Range in White Pine County, Nevada, in the US. 


Image of Prieska Copper Zinc Mine underground
Prieska Copper Zinc Mine, South Africa – update
7th February 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

The definitive feasibility study is being independently reviewed by an independent technical expert. 


EWSETA partners with Veer Energy to provide renewable energy skills development
6th February 2025 By: Schalk Burger

The Energy and Water Sector Education and Training Authority (EWSETA) has partnered with renewable energy infrastructure company Veer Energy to provide training for youth to build meaningful... 


Skouries capital costs rise to over $1bn, timeline adjusted
Skouries capital costs rise to over $1bn, timeline adjusted
6th February 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Canada’s Eldorado Gold on Wednesday announced a revised timeline and capital cost estimate for its Skouries copper/gold project in Greece, citing ongoing labour shortages as a key factor for the... 


President Donald Trump has signed an executive order declaring a national energy emergency.
Loyal Lithium seeks to capitalise on Trump’s energy emergency
6th February 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

ASX-listed Loyal Lithium has announced a strategic expansion of its North American battery minerals and technology portfolio, aiming to capitalise on the energy emergency declared by US President... 


Image of a DFSK K01S bakkie
Latest utility vehicle enters the market
6th February 2025

A new compact utility vehicle designed to meet the needs of a range of industries, including construction, logistics, and trades such as electrical and solar companies, has been launched. The DFSK... 


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New ways of cooling data centres
6th February 2025

The global data centre industry is growing rapidly, driven by the increasing use of technologies such as 5G communications, AI, and crypto mining, which demands higher performance from processors... 


The Toyo Heavy Duty Slurry Pump, available from IPR (Integrated Pump Rental), is a benchmark in marine and mining dredging
Toyo Heavy Duty Slurry Pump: benchmark for marine and mining dredging applications
5th February 2025

Dredging operations, whether in marine or mining environments, demand robust and reliable equipment engineered to withstand tough and abrasive conditions. Among the most trusted solutions in this... 


WEG Africa sales and marketing director Rodrigo Cetenareski speaks to Mining Weekly at Investing in African Mining Indaba 2025.
Motor manufacturer offers diverse range of products across the African continent
4th February 2025

Global solutions provider of industrial electrical technologies WEG was founded in 1961 and has grown into one of the largest electric motor manufacturers in the world, producing more than... 


DWS confident that Lesotho tunnel maintenance will be completed on schedule
3rd February 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

Following an oversight site visit to the Ash River Outfall in Clarens, in the Free State, over the weekend, Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina is confident that the Lesotho Highlands... 


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