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Implats CEO Nico Muller
Implats posts 70% earnings drop but shields investors with R1.65 dividend
28th August 2025 By: Darren Parker

Platinum group metals (PGMs) miner Impala Platinum (Implats) has reported weaker earnings for the financial year ended June 30, but says it will maintain shareholder returns, declaring a final... 


Unlock the power of ESG with Creamer Media's webinar
Unlock the power of ESG with Creamer Media's webinar
28th August 2025

Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) commitments are no longer optional – they are a strategic necessity for businesses navigating today’s evolving market. Join Creamer Media’s expert panel... 


The end of flats in underground mining starts with TyrFil
The end of flats in underground mining starts with TyrFil
28th August 2025

Mining is one of the toughest industries on Earth, especially below the surface, where equipment must perform in confined tunnels, over jagged rock, and through unpredictable conditions that test... 


South32 CEO Graham Kerr
South32 sharpens focus on critical minerals as profit lifts, legacy assets fall away
28th August 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Diversified mining company South32 has sharpened its focus on copper, aluminium and other commodities tied to the global energy transition, reporting stronger earnings while confirming plans to... 


Standard Bank launches platform to help African businesses integrate sustainability and ESG
27th August 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

Leading South African financial institution, Standard Bank, has launched a free online platform, available on the bank’s website, to help and empower African businesses through the provision of... 


Bidcorp CEO Bernard Berson
Bidcorp delivers revenue, profit growth despite cost of living challenges facing consumers
27th August 2025 By: Schalk Burger

JSE-listed food services multinational Bidcorp reported net revenue for the financial year ended June 30, of R235.6-billion, up 4.3% in rand terms from the R225.9-billion reported in the prior... 


Africa hosts a critical mineral treasure chest.
African nations can leverage their critical mineral endowments, Boston Consulting highlights
27th August 2025 By: Martin Creamer

African nations can leverage their critical mineral endowments to move beyond traditional extraction models and capture significantly greater value across the entire mining-to-manufacturing value... 


Redefining Heavy-Duty Operations with High-Performance Battery Solutions
Redefining Heavy-Duty Operations with High-Performance Battery Solutions
27th August 2025

In the competitive world of logistics, manufacturing and material handling, equipment downtime is not just an inconvenience, it is a major threat to productivity and profitability.  Industrial... 


A smarter approach to navigating regulatory compliance in mining
A smarter approach to navigating regulatory compliance in mining
27th August 2025

“We used to spend weeks chasing down legislative updates—now we see changes the same day they happen.” – EHS Manager, South African gold mine In today’s high-stakes mining environment, compliance... 


Torngat is developing the Strange Lake project in northern Quebec.
Torngat Metals signs rare earth supply deal with German magnet maker VAC
27th August 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Montreal-based Torngat Metals has struck a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with German company Vacuumschmelze (VAC) to pursue a long-term supply agreement for rare earth oxides. The non-binding... 


Understanding Catalytic Converters: The Key to Cleaner Air
Understanding Catalytic Converters: The Key to Cleaner Air
27th August 2025

(Virtual Showroom) Catalytic Converters (DOCs) utilize a catalyst, typically a precious metal coating such as platinum or palladium, to accelerate the chemical reactions between oxygen and... 


Eastern Cape launches strategy to boost its natural ingredients exports
26th August 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

The Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC) and the Swiss Import Promotion Programme (SIPPO) have partnered to launch the Eastern Cape Natural Ingredients Export Promotion Strategy. Currently,... 


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MC Mining insists its Makhado development is above board
26th August 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

ASX- and JSE-listed coal miner MC Mining has denied allegations of illegal mining activities and the suspension of environmental authorisation (EA) at its Makhado Colliery, in Limpopo, assuring... 


The 11 685 Imboo emerald
Gemfields puts 11 685 ct emerald up for auction
26th August 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Gemstone miner Gemfields is putting the 11 685 ct Imboo emerald, discovered at its 75%-owned Kagem mine, in Zambia, up for auction during the company's latest high-quality emerald auction being... 


Diesel Emissions Made Easy: Understanding Diesel Particulate Filters (DPFs)
Diesel Emissions Made Easy: Understanding Diesel Particulate Filters (DPFs)
26th August 2025

(Virtual Showroom) Cleaner Air Through Advanced Filtration Diesel Particulate Filters (DPFs) play a crucial role in reducing harmful emissions from diesel engines. At HJS Emission Technology SA, we... 


Capstone’s Pinto Valley mine earns Copper Mark for responsible practices
Capstone’s Pinto Valley mine earns Copper Mark for responsible practices
26th August 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Toronto- and Sydney-listed Capstone Copper said on Monday that its Pinto Valley mine in Arizona, US, had received The Copper Mark, an assurance framework that certifies responsible production... 


NZ minister Shane Jones keen to build on new high standing
26th August 2025

New Zealand resources minister Shane Jones isn’t getting carried away with results of the latest Fraser Institute survey out of Canada that has the country ahead of all Australian states and... 


Waste recycling operation
Polyco, municipality partner on waste management initiative
25th August 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

To drive systemic changes to waste management in Swellendam, the town’s local municipality has signed an agreement with recycling infrastructure provider Polyco South Africa. The parties will... 


African penguin
DFFE warns firm penalties await new ship-to-ship transfer regulations non-compliers
25th August 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Minister Dr Dion George has officially signed the Regulations for the Environmental Management of Offshore Ship-to-Ship Transfer, which will become effective... 


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BLSA’s Mavuso hails rail slot allocations as breakthrough in logistics crisis
25th August 2025 By: Darren Parker

Transport Minister Barbara Creecy’s announcement on August 22 that 11 train operating companies have been allocated rail slots across 41 routes and six corridors marks an important step toward... 


UJ Chancellor Dr Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka
UJ Mining Summit garners views on mining sustainability amid global turbulence
25th August 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Mining companies have often needed to navigate disordered markets; however, unprecedented pressure is currently being imposed by export restrictions, resource nationalism, fragmented supply chains,... 


DRDGOLD CEO Niël Pretorius.
Self-generation of solar served as key catalyst in DRDGOLD’s strong new growth thrust
22nd August 2025 By: Martin Creamer

There’s a wonderful gold-price tailwind behind all gold companies at the moment but it’s the self-generation of solar electricity that served as the key catalyst of change for Ergo. Following the... 


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Blencowe completes Orom-Cross DFS programmes
22nd August 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

London-listed Blencowe Resources has completed all major infrastructure workstreams within the definitive feasibility study (DFS) for its Orom-Cross project, in Uganda, alongside the recent... 


US prolongs Michigan coal plant's operation until November despite costs
22nd August 2025 By: Reuters

The US Energy Department on Thursday extended an order for a Michigan coal plant to stay open through November 19, even though it had been planning to shut permanently for economic reasons and... 


Impact Fund Denmark CEO Lars Bo Bertram
New financing opportunities for Danish companies operating in Africa
22nd August 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

As part of the Danish government’s 2024 Africa Strategy, Impact Fund Denmark, together with the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, is launching a new DKr 350-million Africa Facility to support... 


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V&A Waterfront – Granger Bay Precinct development, South Africa
22nd August 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Privately owned South African company V&A Waterfront Holdings plans to develop the Granger Bay Precinct, in Cape Town, which will host a mixed-use development. 


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Breaking barriers, building futures: Women leading in lubricants
22nd August 2025

The lubricants industry has often been considered a male-dominated domain. But that is changing. Today, more women are not just participating in this critical sector; they are leading, influencing... 


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Talbot - The Art of Water
22nd August 2025

This Women’s Month, we introduce four women at Talbot helping industrial clients activate the transition to sustainable water, each with a unique voice, purpose and passion for impact. Liane Henman   


Women in Industry - Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr
Women in Industry - Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr
22nd August 2025

This Women’s Month, Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr celebrates the remarkable women of its diverse team—experienced legal professionals who deliver specialist advice and services tailored to each client’s... 


New V&A Waterfront development will require 3.2 ha land reclamation
22nd August 2025 By: Irma Venter

Environmental impact assessment (EIA) firm Infinity Environmental has released a pre-application draft scoping report on the proposed R20-billion expansion project at the V&A Waterfront in Cape... 


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Treating sustainability as a KPI helps company abate carbon emissions
22nd August 2025 By: Tracy Klückow

With a lofty goal of cutting its carbon emissions by 50% by 2030, minerals and mining technology solutions provider Weir is well ahead of meeting this target since introducing the initiative in... 


READY-TO-GO To supply the Sandsloot Underground exploration decline shaft with dynamic ventilation, Dwyka undertook the sourcing, assembly, testing and delivery of Australia-made fans, to the mine in Limpopo
Dual-speed fans provide air-on-demand in PGM mine
22nd August 2025 By: Donna Slater

A ventilation-on-demand (VoD) system was commissioned by South African technology integrator and mining services company Dwyka Mining Services for the Sandsloot Underground exploration decline... 


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Producer readies for biodiversity report launch
22nd August 2025 By: Nadine Ramdass

Gold producer Pan African Resources (PAR) is gearing to release its inaugural biodiversity report next month, which outlines the group’s approach to biodiversity conservation across its operations... 


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ESG focus shifts to value creation
22nd August 2025 By: Nadine Ramdass

The mining industry is shifting from tick-box environmental, social and governance (ESG) compliance to value creation, driven by a convergence of investor expectations, regulatory tightening and... 


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S African mines face mixed ESG hurdles
22nd August 2025 By: Nadine Ramdass

Amid several mining-related sustainability reporting frameworks, the South African mining industry has to navigate a balance between economic growth, environmental stewardship and social... 


An image of BMG's fluid technology power pack
Filtration range improves performance, supports sustainability
22nd August 2025

Industrial equipment supplier BMG’s extensive filtration portfolio encompasses carefully selected products that improve performance while contributing to sustainability in mining by reducing... 


a large underground machine with a cross section of its tyre showing the yellow TyrFil compound in it
Filling solution increases tyre safety, efficiency
22nd August 2025 By: Halima Frost

The chances of a tyre blowout occurring with underground mechanised equipment used in the mining of platinum group metals in Africa can be “100% mitigated” using global tyre filling solutions... 


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Coal miner focuses on community upliftment
22nd August 2025 By: Nadine Ramdass

Guided by its environmental, social and governance (ESG) mission, coal producer Kangra has undertaken various levels of corporate social investment (CSI), and social and labour plan initiatives, to... 


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Nuclear power station licensed for another 20 years
22nd August 2025

State-owned electricity utility Eskom’s Koeberg nuclear power station was recently licensed to operate its Unit 1 for another 20 years, with global consultancy SRK Consulting South Africa playing a... 


ESG initiatives support long-term sustainability
22nd August 2025 By: Nadine Ramdass

Although environmental, social and governance- (ESG-) related standards initially emerged in the mining sector in response to external pressures, conformance with such metrics has also contributed... 


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Mantoverde optimised project, Chile
22nd August 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

The project aims to increase throughput from 32 000 t/d to 45 000 t/d of ore. 


Cuttings from the Monte Muambe project
Monte Muambe rare earths and fluorspar project, Mozambique – update
22nd August 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Altona Rare Earths has reported that it has received partial mineralogy and geochemistry results of gallium samples from Monte Muambe. 


Bucking the stereotype, holding her own in geosciences
Bucking the stereotype, holding her own in geosciences
22nd August 2025 By: Tracy Klückow

Embarking on a career as a geoscientist at a time when many of the stereotypes associated with women in mining were only starting to be dispelled, Council for Geoscience (CGS) Knowledge Management... 


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