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Gas Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme – Bid Window 1, South Africa – update
31st October 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

The Department of Electricity and Energy has revised the request for proposals for the first procurement of 2 000 MW of gas-to-power and has extended the submission deadline to May 29, 2026. 


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Kariba’s rehabilitation lays foundation for another 50 years of hydropower delivery
31st October 2025 By: Martin Zhuwakinyu

After several delays since its launch in 2017, the $294-million Kariba Dam Rehabilitation Project (KDRP), aimed at repairing decades of erosion from high-velocity water discharge and refurbishing... 


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2G biofuel plant project, Spain
31st October 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

A joint venture between Moeve Global and Apical plans to build a new plant with a production capacity of 500 000 t/y of sustainable fuels. 


Mining equipment at the Stibnite project
Stibnite gold project, US – update
31st October 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Early works construction has started. 


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Iron Bear iron-ore project, Canada – update
31st October 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Cyclone Metals has received the third tranche of funding from Vale for the ongoing development of the project. 


Digital asset management will become backbone of modern energy system – consultancy
Digital asset management will become backbone of modern energy system – consultancy
30th October 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

In continuing a two-part series of webinars on opportunities for digitalisation in South Africa’s energy sector, expert participant Siham Salie-Abrahams, representing advisory firm HKA Global, said... 


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Western Cape government gives Cape Winelands Airport project environmental green light
30th October 2025 By: Irma Venter

The R8-billion Cape Winelands Airport project in Cape Town has received environmental authorisation from the Western Cape Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning (DEADP). The... 


ENAMI wins environmental permit for new $1.7bn copper smelter
30th October 2025 By: Reuters

Chile's State-run mining company ENAMI said on Wednesday it received an environmental permit for a new $1.7-billion copper smelter, as part of the modernisation of its Hernan Videla Lira smelting... 


Environment and Water Minister Murray Watt
Mining and energy sectors urge fine-tuning of Australia’s environmental reforms
30th October 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Australia’s mining and clean energy industries have given a mixed reception to the federal government’s proposed overhaul of national environmental laws, with both sectors calling for practical... 


 	Ntsiki Adonisi, Rachel Dagadu, Zinzi Lawrence, Amarachukwu Odo, and Chimwemwe Tembo-Shula.
South Africa’s thin-incentive critical minerals strategy noted in G20Lens analysis
30th October 2025 By: Martin Creamer

South Africa’s critical minerals strategy is not embedded in a modernised mining policy aligned with an industrial policy. Investment incentives are thin: there are no tax holidays, royalty relief... 


How Clover & Energy Partners revolutionised the future of efficiency
How Clover & Energy Partners revolutionised the future of efficiency
30th October 2025

Clover SA reimagines its entire energy ecosystem at the Queensburgh mega-factory and reaps the efficiency rewards. 


Meridian Economics associate and University of Cape Town Department of Chemical Engineering honorary professor Dr Brett Cohen
South Africa working on environmental attribute certification for more complex electricity market
29th October 2025 By: Schalk Burger

South Africa's public and private sectors involved in environmental regulations and electricity are working to develop an energy attribute certificate (EAC) system that would enable the... 


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Awards celebrate South Africa’s eco-champions
29th October 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

The 2025 Eco-Logic Awards celebrated South Africa's ecologically intelligent champions for their contributions to protecting and preserving the planet at the yearly awards ceremony held at the Two... 


Just Share senior climate risk analyst Karishma Bhoolia
South Africa’s largest asset managers failing to protect retirement savings from climate, social risks – Just Share
29th October 2025

South Africa's largest asset managers are significantly underperforming on responsible investment practices, according to a new benchmark report released by nonprofit activist organisation Just... 


OMV launches new milling facility in Mpumalanga
OMV launches new milling facility in Mpumalanga
29th October 2025

Diverse mineral supplier OMV in September launched its new Valkenburgh milling facility at its plant in Witbank, Mpumalanga. Tasneem Bulbulia explains. 


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New partnership promotes responsible sourcing of PGMs
29th October 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Nonprofit organisation the Initiative for Responsible Mining Assurance (IRMA) and trade association the London Platinum and Palladium Market (LPPM) have announced a new, non-exclusive collaboration... 


Northam Platinum's Eland mine in South Africa
Northam receives positive credit rating amid improving operational profile
29th October 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Credit rating agency GCR Ratings has revised the outlook on JSE-listed Northam Platinum’s long-term issuer rating to positive, on the back of an improving operational profile, expected stronger... 


Take control of your environmental compliance with EnviroSys 9.4
Take control of your environmental compliance with EnviroSys 9.4
29th October 2025

Global information management software company, acQuire Technology Solutions (acQuire), has unveiled EnviroSys 9.4, delivering improved ways for environmental professionals to manage, identify,... 


Maryse Belanger
Bélanger appointed chair of Torngat
29th October 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Quebec-based Torngat Metals on Tuesday announced the appointment of Maryse Bélanger as chairperson of its board of directors. She joined the board in July. "We are delighted to welcome Maryse as... 


CFM closes largest emerging market climate adaptation infrastructure fund
29th October 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Climate Fund Managers (CFM), a climate-focused blended finance investment manager, has announced the final close of its second blended finance facility, Climate Investor Two (CI2), at nearly... 


Vale makes third payment to Cyclone for Iron Bear development
Vale makes third payment to Cyclone for Iron Bear development
29th October 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

ASX-listed Cyclone Metals has received a further A$5.17-million from Vale. This is the third tranche of funding under the binding development agreement for the joint advancement of the Iron Bear... 


Inclusive Finance for a Just Transition: Shaping South Africa’s Just Transition Financing Mechanism (JTFM)
Inclusive Finance for a Just Transition: Shaping South Africa’s Just Transition Financing Mechanism (JTFM)
28th October 2025

By: Muhammed Sayed As governments and financiers converge in Belém for COP30, one message is becoming clear: the global energy transition will succeed or fail on the strength of its financing... 


Some of the initial projects are expected to secure fuel through storage and regasification terminal proposed for the Port of Richards Bay
Department amends gas-to-power RFP and confirms new submission deadline
28th October 2025 By: Terence Creamer

The Department of Electricity and Energy has amended the request for proposal (RFP) documentation for the inaugural procurement of 2 000 MW of gas-to-power and has also announced an extension to... 


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Notice: Amendment to the First Round of the Gas IPP Procurement Programme
28th October 2025

On 14th of December 2023 the then Department of Mineral Resources and Energy, now Department of Electricity and Energy (the Department), issued the Request for Proposal (RFP) to procure 2 000 MW... 


Solar and power lines
Latest renewables survey points to strong 220 GW development pipeline
27th October 2025 By: Terence Creamer

The latest edition of the South African Renewable Energy Grid Survey (SAREGS) has again confirmed that there is a strong and growing development pipeline of solar PV, wind, battery and hybrid... 


The Phalaborwa project
Rainbow Rare Earths demonstrates resilience amid market challenges
27th October 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

With rare earth elements (REE) being vital to economic resilience and national security, the imposition of export controls by China in April, followed by further tightening proposed in October, has... 


Power quality audits are crucial to unlocking energy efficiency and reliability in the CPG industry
Power quality audits are crucial to unlocking energy efficiency and reliability in the CPG industry
27th October 2025

By: Wesley Govender - Digital Power Services at Schneider Electric In the fast-paced and highly competitive Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industry, the efficiency and reliability of manufacturing... 


FUCHS sets new standards in sustainability with certified Product Carbon Footprint tool
27th October 2025 By: Dimpho Madiba

The FUCHS Group, which operates globally in the lubricants sector, has introduced a groundbreaking milestone in sustainability: a certified, automated tool for transparent calculation of the... 


Kon Kweni construction edges closer as Ivanhoe Atlantic files cross-border ESIAs
27th October 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

US-based mining company Ivanhoe Atlantic has completed environmental and social impact assessments (ESIAs) and submitted permit applications to the relevant authorities in Guinea and Liberia,... 


International Press Release: Electrification Could Save Europe €250 Billion Per Year
27th October 2025

Schneider Electric, a global energy technology leader, today launches a new research report highlighting the role electrification must play in Europe’s future. Currently the electrification rate in... 


A Weba cascade chute installed at a coal mine in Mpumalanga, designed to control material flow and minimise dust and spillage
Weba Chute Systems MD unpacks industry shift in transfer point design
27th October 2025

As mining operations push for greater efficiency, safety and sustainability, the role of transfer points has moved from the periphery to the forefront of materials handling strategy. Mark Baller,... 


South Africa well represented at record-setting underground marathon
South Africa well represented at record-setting underground marathon
27th October 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Five South African mining professionals were among 55 runners from 18 countries who made history this weekend by completing the World’s Deepest Marathon, held 1 120 m below the surface in Boliden’s... 


Lindian says Kangankunde unaffected by Malawi export order
Lindian says Kangankunde unaffected by Malawi export order
27th October 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed Lindian Resources has confirmed that its Kangankunde rare earths project in Malawi remains unaffected by recent comments from the country’s leadership regarding potential restrictions on... 


The Kennetcott smelter
Trump reverses Biden-era rules on copper smelters
27th October 2025 By: Reuters

US President Donald Trump on Friday reversed a Biden-era air pollution rule that had imposed stricter limits on emissions from copper smelters. The copper rule, finalized in May 2024, had required... 


Trump strikes deals on trade, critical minerals in Southeast Asia
27th October 2025 By: Reuters

The United States signed a flurry of deals on trade and critical minerals with four Southeast Asian partners on Sunday, looking to address trade imbalances and diversify supply chains amid tighter... 


Oil tanks at BME's premises
BME nears 100% used-oil explosives breakthrough
24th October 2025 By: Darren Parker

Explosives manufacturer BME intends to replace 100% of the virgin oil used in the fuel phase of its emulsions with used oil within the next few years, Mining Weekly has learned. This would be a... 


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Gautrain, Rea Vaya host public transport awareness initiative
24th October 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The Gautrain, in partnership with the Rea Vaya bus rapid transit (BRT) system, implemented a high-impact public transport activation at a high-traffic intersection in Sandton on October 24, as part... 


Sweet 16! Engen Rocks as SA’s Coolest Petrol Station
Sweet 16! Engen Rocks as SA’s Coolest Petrol Station
24th October 2025

Engen celebrates 16 consecutive wins as South Africa’s “Coolest Petrol Brand” – and keeps the energy flowing with youth-led experiences. Engen has once again been crowned South Africa’s “Coolest... 


World’s Deepest Marathon ready to make mining and sporting history
World’s Deepest Marathon ready to make mining and sporting history
24th October 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

In a meeting of endurance, engineering and adventure, 60 runners from 18 countries will descend more than a kilometre below the surface this weekend to take part in the World’s Deepest Marathon —... 


Electric giants set to transform SA port and yard operations
Electric giants set to transform SA port and yard operations
24th October 2025

What if the future of South Africa’s logistics wasn’t just faster or cheaper - but cleaner, quieter and more sustainable? As the country’s ports and yards begin a steady shift toward electric heavy... 


Venetia senior GM Ntokozo Ngema pointing out impressive Venetia infrastructure to Mining Weekly’s Martin Creamer.
Venetia mine is sparkling as brightly as the diamonds it brings to surface
24th October 2025 By: Martin Creamer

The successful transition from opencast mining to underground mining is being achieved with considerable aplomb at Venetia Diamond Mine, which Mining Weekly has just visited. De Beers’ $2.3-billion... 


Engen Helps Power Marikana North High School
Engen Helps Power Marikana North High School
24th October 2025

Engen, in collaboration with Tharisa Mines, is proud to announce the rollout of a cutting-edge solar power system at Marikana North High School, marking another milestone in the company’s ongoing... 


Two landmark exhibitions set to transform industrial technology and renewable energy in South Africa
Two landmark exhibitions set to transform industrial technology and renewable energy in South Africa
24th October 2025

South Africa’s industrial and clean energy sectors celebrated a landmark moment today with the official launch of RE+ South Africa 2026 and the Cape Industrial Technology Exhibition (CITE) 2027.... 


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