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Patriot Battery Metals CEO Ken Brinsden
Lithium demand forecasts lagging reality, says Patriot’s Brinsden
4th August 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Canada-focused Patriot Battery Metals CEO Ken Brinsden has cautioned that current lithium demand forecasts are underestimating the future needs of the energy transition, likening the forecasting... 


Family members at their home in De Aar trying to keep warm in winter
South Africa urged to firm up developmental vision for universal electricity access
4th August 2025 By: Terence Creamer

A leading advocate for the provision of free basic electricity (FBE) to poor South African households has welcomed moves by government to pursue its universal access goal through a “developmental”... 


Australian Vanadium Limited CEO Graham Arvidson addressing the Diggers and Dealers Mining Forum on Monday.
Vanadium's time has come, says AVL CEO amid global storage shift
4th August 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

The global energy transition is under threat unless more attention is paid to long-duration energy storage, Australian Vanadium Limited (AVL) CEO Graham Arvidson has warned. Speaking at mining... 


EIT Forging New Partnerships Through its Botswana Engineering Education Hub
EIT Forging New Partnerships Through its Botswana Engineering Education Hub
1st August 2025

EIT’s recently launched Botswana Learning Hub has already started strengthening connections with existing and potential students, partners, and industries across Southern Africa. Discover how this... 


Selecting the appropriate dewatering pump is critical to ensuring operational efficiency in both pumping systems and mining activities
IPR differentiates itself through strategic dewatering partnerships
1st August 2025

In the demanding conditions of Southern African mining, dewatering is not just a support function - it is mission critical. IPR (Integrated Pump Rental) has built its reputation on recognising this... 


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On-The-Air (01/08/2025)
1st August 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Martin Creamer talks about Valterra Platinum, De Beers and Kumba Iron Ore 


Women in Mining: Sibongile Thobakgale, Key Account Manager, Strategic Mining, Minerals and Metals (MMM), Anglophone Africa at Schneider Electric
Women in Mining: Sibongile Thobakgale, Key Account Manager, Strategic Mining, Minerals and Metals (MMM), Anglophone Africa at Schneider Electric
1st August 2025

Mining has long been regarded a male-dominated industry. For example, in South Africa and like many other countries, women were legally prohibited from working underground until the 1990s.... 


SAICE SEED Breakfast makes bold call for climate-smart engineering in African cities
1st August 2025

Against the backdrop of escalating climate threats and deepening urban inequality, the South African Institution of Civil Engineering (SAICE) hosted the 2025 SAICE Environmental Engineering... 


New RSR CEO Brian Monakali
Monakali’s appointment as CEO brings leadership stability to RSR
1st August 2025 By: Darren Parker

The Railway Safety Regulator (RSR) has appointed Brian Monakali as its new CEO, effective August 1. The appointment was approved by Cabinet and endorsed by the RSR board of directors. Following an... 


Govt sets out plan to derisk private grid projects
Govt sets out plan to derisk private grid projects
1st August 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Engineering News editor Terence Creamer discusses the launch of the much-anticipated process to shortlist bidders for South Africa’s inaugural procurement of independent transmission projects, or... 


A Mine site where the valves are used.
SA-engineered pinch valves set reliability benchmark in gold mining
1st August 2025

A set of hydraulically operated Corflex pinch valves, installed in 2018 at a major North African gold mine, has delivered seven years of uninterrupted service in one of the continent’s most... 


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Ecological solutions enable adaptable, long-term value
1st August 2025 By: Nadine Ramdass

Ecologically engineered wetlands and algae-based systems can play a significant role in managing acid mine drainage and sulphate-rich waters at active and legacy mining sites, while enabling... 


Robotic arms used in spot welding automotive components
Automotive company makes significant tech changes
1st August 2025

Award-winning supplier of high-level welded assemblies and National Association of Automotive Component and Allied Manufacturers member Malben Engineering has invested in a “notable technical... 


An image of a water treatment facility at a copper mine
Climate change adds impetus for strengthened systems
1st August 2025 By: Nadine Ramdass

Climate change-related impacts on water resources require strengthened water conservation efforts and long-term planning, says water sector association Water Institute of Southern Africa mine water... 


Kyalami in multimillion-rand upgrade in effort to host F1 race
1st August 2025 By: Irma Venter

Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit boss Toby Venter says he has received confirmation that the Federation International de l'Automobile (FIA) has accepted the final design proposals to upgrade the... 


AIDC-EC CEO Thabo Shenxane
2025 venue for components show integral to area’s development
1st August 2025 By: Halima Frost

In line with its corporate mandate to facilitate collaboration between private and public entities in the automotive sector, the Automotive Industry Development Centre – Eastern Cape (AIDC-EC) has... 


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Sidi Bouzid II solar power plant, Tunisia
1st August 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Renewable-energy solutions provider Scatec plans to build a 120 MW solar power plant in Sidi Bouzid. 


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Gamsberg Phase 2 expansion project, South Africa – update
1st August 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Project completion is targeted for the 2025/26 financial year.  


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Gamsberg smelter project, South Africa – update
1st August 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

The smelter will treat all zinc concentrate from the Gamsberg operation.  


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Green hydrogen project, South Africa – update
1st August 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Keren Energy has made significant progress in the development of its green hydrogen production facility. 


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Hiryo coal-to-fertiliser and methanol project, South Africa – update
1st August 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

The African Export-Import Bank Advisory and Capital Markets department has been appointed and mandated as the exclusive financial adviser to raise capital for the project. 


Location of the Lance uranium project
Lance Projects – Ross and Kendrick production areas, US – update
1st August 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Peninsula Energy has terminated five of its six uranium offtake contracts as it advances plans to restart production at the Lance projects. 


Processing plant platform completion
Longonjo neodymium/praseodymium project, Angola – update
1st August 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Construction of the Longonjo mine is progressing on schedule. 


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Patterson Lake South uranium project, Canada – update
1st August 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

The Saskatchewan Ministry of Environment has formally accepted the final environmental-impact statement on the project. 


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PPC cement plant, South Africa – update
1st August 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

The project will replace and increase PPC’s existing capacity and involves the construction of a new low-carbon, integrated cement plant. 


Construction equipment on the way to the Reko Diq project
Reko Diq copper/gold project, Pakistan – update
1st August 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Fluor Corporation has received the final notice to proceed from Barrick Mining Corporation. 


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Titanium beneficiation complex, South Africa – update
1st August 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Plant erection is expected to start later this year. 


Stockpile of copper/zinc at the woodlawn project
Woodlawn copper/zinc mine, Australia – update
1st August 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Develop Global has started concentrate shipments from the mine. 


AMSA production plant
AMSA’s decarbonisation plans on hold while long steel crisis persists
31st July 2025 By: Darren Parker

Steelmaker ArcelorMittal South Africa (AMSA) is effectively putting its ambitious decarbonisation plans on hiatus while it figures out how to navigate the crisis surrounding the impending closure... 


Packaging that performs: Nitrogen flushing the smart way
Packaging that performs: Nitrogen flushing the smart way
31st July 2025

In the fast-paced world of food packaging, freshness is everything. Whether it is the satisfying crunch of crisps, the tender chew of biltong, or the soft wrap of a ready-made meal, consumers... 


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Neuroscience in leadership course launched
31st July 2025

Consulting Engineers South Africa’s (Cesa’s) School of Consulting Engineering (SCE) has introduced a new course that aims to utilise the latest breakthroughs in neuroscience to develop and... 


Kinross margin growth eclipses gold price rise in strong Q2
Kinross margin growth eclipses gold price rise in strong Q2
31st July 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Precious metals miner Kinross Gold posted a sharp rise in free cash flow and earnings in the second quarter, driven by stronger margins and robust production across its mine portfolio. The... 


Kenya is focusing on producing green hydrogen to make fertilisers to benefit its farmers
31st July 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

Kenya has made “significant strides” since it launched the Green Hydrogen Strategy and Roadmap for Kenya at the Africa Climate Summit in September 2023, Kenya Electricity Generating Company... 


WearCheck Technical Bulletin: CRUDE AWAKENING Part  2
WearCheck Technical Bulletin: CRUDE AWAKENING Part 2
31st July 2025

By: Rivendren Wayne Moodley – diagnostician, WearCheck (Virtual Showroom) In a world constantly in motion, where ambition shapes empires and innovation fuels the future, there exists a silent... 


AECI CEO Holger Riemensperger
AECI says noncore disposals proceeds nudging R3bn to R4bn target range
30th July 2025 By: Terence Creamer

Chemicals and mining explosives group AECI says it is on track to realise the R3-billion to R4-billion in proceeds from the sale of noncore businesses it forecast at the start of its far-reaching... 


Top ten finalists selected for 2025 FNF GreenPitch Challenge
30th July 2025 By: Schalk Burger

The top ten finalists for the 2025 FNF GreenPitch Challenge have been selected from more than 200 entries representing various green economy investment opportunity sectors, including the circular... 


Construction of accommodation facilities at the Nyanzaga project in Tanzania
Lycopodium awarded A$48m Nyanzaga EPCM contract
30th July 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Integrated engineering, project, construction and asset management company Lycopodium has been awarded A$48-million engineering, procurement and construction management (EPCM) contract for the... 


JAE and Ferrit introduce utility vehicle for underground mining
JAE and Ferrit introduce utility vehicle for underground mining
30th July 2025

South African original-equipment manufacturer JA Engineering has, in partnership with Czech Republic OEM Ferrit, launched a new heavy-duty utility vehicle for use in underground mining. Darren... 


The Galena mine in Idaho
Americas Gold and Silver lifts Q2 silver output by 54%
30th July 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Precious metals miner  Americas Gold and Silver has reported a 54% quarter-on-quarter increase in silver production in the second quarter of 2025, delivering 689 000 oz of silver compared with 446... 


Egypt seeks to stimulate green hydrogen, and derivatives, production
30th July 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

Egypt is seeking to position itself as a major hub for the production of green hydrogen and green ammonia (the latter being produced using the former as a feedstock; green ammonia is also much... 


Creamer Media publishing editor Martin Creamer interviews TAKRAF South Africa MD Richard Späth about the group’s deep roots and forward-looking strategy
TAKRAF marks 300 years with renewed focus on sustainable mining solutions
30th July 2025

Global mining technology company TAKRAF, which celebrates an extraordinary 300 years of industrial history in August, is marking the milestone by reaffirming its commitment to innovation,... 


A Cure for Measurement Headaches in Contract Manufacturing: A Perfect Prescription with VEGA
A Cure for Measurement Headaches in Contract Manufacturing: A Perfect Prescription with VEGA
30th July 2025

(Virtual Showroom)A contract manufacturing organisation (CMO) provides support to pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies in the manufacturing of medications, formulations, and substances.... 


SABS boardroom
Two SABS execs suspended pending investigations into alleged corruption, mismanagement
29th July 2025 By: Darren Parker

After months of whistleblower reports, investigations and lobbying, the South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) COO Lungelo Ntobongwana and chief corporate services officer (CCSO) Lizo Makele have... 


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