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Kayelekera uranium restart project, Malawi – update
22nd August 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

The Kayelekera mine was relaunched on August 14. 


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Women in Industry - ENGIE South Africa
22nd August 2025

Global energy and services group ENGIE is focused on low-carbon energy and related services. It operates in three key business sectors: low-carbon electricity generation (including natural gas and... 


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WBHO anticipates at least 15% y/y increase in earnings
21st August 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Construction company Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon (WBHO) expects its attributable earnings per share (EPS) from continuing operations to be between 15% and 25% higher for the financial year ended June... 


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New-look company affirms commitment to innovation and safety in underground mining solutions
21st August 2025

Challenging mining applications such as shaft sinking and mine development require a team built on experience and institutional knowledge, driven by close client partnerships, says Cementation... 


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Joburg City introduces streamlined borehole application process
21st August 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

A revised, streamlined process to apply for borehole drilling has been introduced by the City of Johannesburg (CoJ). Effective October 1, new applications will be managed directly by the city’s... 


Africa’s mineral wealth and digital transformation – Schneider Electric drives a new era for mining, metals, and minerals
Africa’s mineral wealth and digital transformation – Schneider Electric drives a new era for mining, metals, and minerals
21st August 2025

By: Paul Steyn, Project Manager Lead – Field Services, Schneider Electric Africa, often dubbed the ‘world’s mineral hub,’ holds 30% of the globe’s mineral resources and 19% of the reserves of... 


Carbon-finance project pioneer TASC joins Carbon Markets Africa Summit as diamond sponsor
Carbon-finance project pioneer TASC joins Carbon Markets Africa Summit as diamond sponsor
21st August 2025

The organisers of the upcoming Carbon Markets Africa Summit have announced the diamond sponsorship of TASC, the award-winning and pioneering carbon finance project developer with a proven track... 


Diamond traceability
De Beers highlights environment, social, traceability milestones in latest sustainability report
21st August 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Diamond mining major De Beers says it has made meaningful progress in areas such as emission reduction, safety and conservation, while advancing work on diamond provenance and traceability. In its... 


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Sensor data collection from off-grid assets
21st August 2025

A compact, low-power, dual-mode remote telemetry unit (RTU) built to serve critical infrastructure operators with widely dispersed assets was recently launched by Internet of Things (IoT)... 


Is Social Media the New Crypto Trading Signal?
21st August 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Even several years ago, cryptocurrency trading was completely different. In its early years, traders made their decisions after doing technical analysis and fundamental research. A dramatic... 


AXXIST Initiation System
Technology optimises mines’ rock fragmentation and operational efficiency
21st August 2025

Advanced blasting technologies, combined with specialised expertise and meticulous planning, are helping mines achieve new levels of productivity and efficiency. Quality blasts that deliver optimal... 


Atana recognised as a Top Gender-Empowered Company
Atana recognised as a Top Gender-Empowered Company
21st August 2025

As South Africa celebrates National Women’s Month, recently rebranded engineering consultancy Atana has been named a Top Gender-Empowered Company by Standard Bank Top Women Leaders - an independent... 


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Northern Star posts record dividend after cash surge
21st August 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Australian gold miner Northern Star Resources on Thursday reported a record dividend on the back of surging cash flow and a stronger balance sheet, as the company pushes ahead with major growth... 


Nexxus: A Smarter Way to Manage Cranes and Lifting Operations
Nexxus: A Smarter Way to Manage Cranes and Lifting Operations
20th August 2025

The lifting industry is evolving and so are the tools that support it. At the forefront of this transformation is Nexxus, a purpose-built asset and crane monitoring system from RGM Cranes that’s... 


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Seriti Resources, Nafasi Water to deliver water treatment solutions at Arnot Closed Colliery
20th August 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

Seriti Resources and Nafasi Water Technologies have launched a project to finance, build and operate a water treatment project at the Arnot Closed Colliery near Middelburg, Mpumalanga. The project,... 


Dipula Properties CEO Izak Petersen
Dipula completes five strategic acquisitions for R700m
20th August 2025 By: Schalk Burger

JSE-listed real estate investment trust Dipula Properties has made five strategic acquisitions totalling about R700-million, including the R480-million acquisition of Protea Gardens Mall, in... 


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FQM commissions S3 Expansion project in which it invested $1.25bn
20th August 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema has officiated the commissioning of the S3 Expansion project at First Quantum Minerals’ (FQM’s) subsidiary, Kansanshi Mining, following a $1.25-billion... 


BCG Johannesburg associate director Kitso Lemo
Africa fintech market set for growth, fuelled by demand for digital innovation
20th August 2025 By: Schalk Burger

The African fintech sector is experiencing rapid growth, driven by a combination of economic expansion, high demand for financial services and innovative solutions addressing longstanding gaps in... 


Agriculture lessons to be learnt from Clarkson’s Farm
20th August 2025

By: Kobus van Zyl - Senior Agriculturalist at Omnia Agriculture Jeremy Clarkson has enjoyed a life of pushing boundaries, albeit behind the wheel of a fast car instead of an oversized farm vehicle... 


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Transnet hosts yearly supplier day workshop
19th August 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

State-owned Transnet on August 19 held its yearly supplier day workshop, during which a “comprehensive but not exhaustive list” of procurement opportunities for suppliers across the entity’s... 


Dion George hails dismantling of major rhino horn syndicate
Dion George hails dismantling of major rhino horn syndicate
19th August 2025 By: Thabi Shomolekae

Forestry, Fisheries and Environment Minister Dr Dion George has welcomed arrests of suspects linked to an international rhino horn syndicate, describing it as a decisive victory in the country’s... 


China pledges to address India's rare earth needs, Indian source says
19th August 2025 By: Reuters

There is an upward trend in India-China relations and Beijing has promised to address New Delhi's needs on rare earths, a top Indian official and a source said on Tuesday, as the neighbours rebuild... 


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Mining cost inflation, lower prices cause Northam profits to slump 25% despite record sales
19th August 2025 By: Darren Parker

Platinum group metals (PGMs) miner Northam Holdings has reported a 25.5% year-on-year decline in operating profit to R3.6-billion for the year ended June 30, as rising mining cost inflation and... 


Women are breaking new ground in the mining industry
Women are breaking new ground in the mining industry
19th August 2025

In an industry historically dominated by men, the mining sector is undergoing a steady transformation, driven by the inclusion, empowerment and the advancement of women. At the forefront of this... 


Botswana Summit to Build Skills and Knowledge in Africa’s Supply Chain
Botswana Summit to Build Skills and Knowledge in Africa’s Supply Chain
19th August 2025

Reflecting its commitment to building supply chain skills across Africa, leading supply chain industry body SAPICS will co-host the upcoming Botswana Supply Chain Summit (BSCS). Now in its second... 


Global African Hydrogen Summit to Unite African and International Leaders to Accelerate Decarbonisation of Hard-to-Abate Industries
19th August 2025

Windhoek, Namibia - In a bold step towards reshaping the future of African industry, international technology transfer is emerging as a crucial catalyst in the decarbonisation of hard-to-abate... 


Inspiration, support can lift gender diversity across industry
Inspiration, support can lift gender diversity across industry
19th August 2025

To encourage the entry of more women into engineering and scientific professions, women in these positions can reach out and highlight their achievements, according to SRK Consulting (South Africa)... 


Minerals Council CEO Mzila Mthenjane
Minerals Council will continue to engage DMPR on Mineral Resources Development Bill
18th August 2025 By: Darren Parker

The Minerals Council South Africa has said it will continue to engage extensively with the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources (DMPR) on the Mineral Resources Development Bill (MRDB) to... 


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South Africa Wine lists pertinent focus areas for industry growth in the medium term
18th August 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

In line with industry projections made in the Bureau for Food and Agricultural Policy’s (BFAP’s) ‘Baseline 2025’ report, industry body South Africa Wine has identified strategic priorities to... 


WWF SA calls for responsible, sustainable mining to be top of G20 agenda
18th August 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Local environmental and conservation organisation the World Wide Fund for Nature South Africa (WWF SA) says the issue of the sustainable development of a transition minerals industry should be on... 


Thungela CEO July Ndlovu
Thungela lifts South African output, but soft coal prices remain a challenge
18th August 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

JSE-listed coal miner Thungela Resources has reported good growth in production from its South African operations for the six months ended June 30, but softer coal prices weighed on its financial... 


MTN hikes medium term guidance as H1 performance improves
18th August 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

JSE-listed MTN Group on Monday posted triple-digit increases in first-half earnings as macroeconomic conditions improved, characterised by greater stability in inflation and foreign exchange... 


Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson alongside Erwic award winners
Macpherson lauds women’s contributions to built environment during Erwic awards
18th August 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

During the opening of the 2025 Empowerment and Recognition of Women in Construction (Erwic) awards on August 14, Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson lauded the resilience of... 


Trafo Power Solutions provided nine transformers to a mineral sands operation in Mozambique
Trafo Power Solutions strengthens presence in African mining with transformer supply to Mozambique
18th August 2025

Providing tailored electrical power solutions to the African market has positioned Trafo Power Solutions as a key player in the region. The company’s success is rooted in its deep expertise,... 


Schneider Electric Launches MasterPacT MTZ Active circuit breaker in West Africa - a new standard in safety, efficiency and digitisation
18th August 2025

Schneider Electric , the global leader in energy management and automation, and recognised sustainability leader, has announced the launch of its flagship MasterPacT MTZ Active circuit breaker in... 


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More than $10bn committed during Water Investment Summit
18th August 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

More than $10-billion has been committed for priority water projects across dozens of countries during a three-day inaugural African Union-Africa Water Investment Programme-hosted Water Investment... 


uYilo battery testing station in the Eastern Cape
University entities offer testing, productivity support for all sizes of auto suppliers
15th August 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

In efforts to scale up the capacities of Tier 2 and Tier 3 automotive suppliers, as well as new-energy vehicle component manufacturers, two entities hosted at the Nelson Mandela University, in... 


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Appeal suspends ECSA sanctions against engineer in George building collapse
15th August 2025 By: Darren Parker

The disciplinary sanctions imposed on engineer Atholl Mitchell by the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) following the deadly George building collapse are currently suspended pending the... 


Water in a glass
Zambia assures public water is safe after mine-pollution spill
15th August 2025 By: Bloomberg

The Zambian government sought to calm public concerns about pollution levels after a study found that the damage done by a disaster at a Chinese state-owned copper mine in February was much larger... 


Rand Currency
Key data suggests South Africa GDP grew for third straight quarter
15th August 2025 By: Bloomberg

South Africa’s economy probably expanded for a third successive quarter, buoyed by recoveries in the key manufacturing and mining sectors, although US tariffs now pose a fresh challenge to growth.... 


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Bolivia election: What you need to know
15th August 2025 By: Reuters

Almost eight-million Bolivians are set to vote on August 17 for a new president, vice president and all legislative seats - 26 senators and 130 deputies. Ex-President Evo Morales, Bolivia's... 


Plastic bottles washed up on a beach
Plastic pollution treaty stalled as Geneva talks end without deal
15th August 2025 By: Reuters

Delegates discussing the world's first legally binding treaty to tackle plastic pollution failed to reach consensus, diplomats said on Friday, voicing disappointment and even rage that the 10-day... 


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BHP, Curtin join forces on pioneering eDNA biodiversity project at Olympic Dam
15th August 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Diversified mining major BHP has partnered with Curtin University and the University of Adelaide on a ground-breaking research initiative at its Olympic Dam operation in South Australia, aiming to... 


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