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Maelgwyn Mineral Services Africa advances sustainable mineral processing in Africa
Maelgwyn Mineral Services Africa advances sustainable mineral processing in Africa
9th July 2025

Commercial mineral processing specialists Maelgwyn Mineral Services Africa (MMSA) is positioning itself at the forefront of sustainable and innovative mineral processing solutions, helping to... 


Taseko gets going on Yellowhead enviro review
Taseko gets going on Yellowhead enviro review
9th July 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Base metals miner Taseko Mines has formally launched the environmental assessment (EA) process for its Yellowhead copper project, following the acceptance of its initial project description (IPD)... 


Schneider Electric launches its first Innovation Hub in Africa
Schneider Electric launches its first Innovation Hub in Africa
9th July 2025

Energy and automation company Schneider Electric launched its first Innovation Hub in Africa at its new head office in Midrand, Gauteng. The Innovation Hub now forms part of Schneider Electric’s... 


Thousands gather for opening of IFAT Africa and analytica Lab Africa 2025 in Midrand
9th July 2025

International and cross-sectoral collaboration will be key to addressing South Africa’s water and infrastructure challenges, according to speakers at the official opening of the fifth edition of... 


GT1 holds firm on Canada lithium strategy, tightens costs amid market lull
GT1 holds firm on Canada lithium strategy, tightens costs amid market lull
9th July 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

ASX-listed Green Technology Metals (GT1) is doubling down on its Canadian lithium strategy despite industry-wide headwinds, with MD Cameron Henry saying the company remains confident in its... 


Smelter mishap stokes shutdown push at top copper miner Codelco
Smelter mishap stokes shutdown push at top copper miner Codelco
9th July 2025 By: Bloomberg

A recent mishap at a century-old copper smelter owned by Codelco is stoking debate over the pros and cons of shutting it down as a global smelting glut puts pressure on old, high-cost plants. Some... 


Carbon Markets Africa Summit reveals packed programme featuring continent’s entire carbon markets value chain
8th July 2025

The upcoming Carbon Markets Africa Summit (CMAS) programme features the continent’s entire carbon markets value chain in what is a compelling combination of successful early carbon market movers,... 


Solarise Africa commissions Northern Cape solar irrigation project
8th July 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Pan-African energy-as-a-service provider Solarise Africa has commissioned the Idstone Vaalboskop irrigation solar variable speed drive (VSD) project – a transformative solar-powered irrigation... 


WAM South Africa highlights smart wastewater solutions at IFAT Africa 2025
WAM South Africa highlights smart wastewater solutions at IFAT Africa 2025
8th July 2025

WAM South Africa is showcasing its latest high-efficiency screening technologies and smart wastewater treatment solutions at IFAT Africa 2025, reinforcing its commitment to sustainable and... 


Dundee awarded enviro licence for Loma Larga
8th July 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Toronto-listed Dundee Precious Metals (DPM)has been granted an environmental licence for exploitation for the Loma Larga project, in Ecuador, paving the way for the company to prepare for formal... 


Explore the Top European GreenTech Innovations from Barcelona-Catalonia
Explore the Top European GreenTech Innovations from Barcelona-Catalonia
7th July 2025

Barcelona-Catalonia is home to more than 166 pioneering solutions in GreenTech, developed by leading companies and technology centers dedicated to combating climate change and sustainability. These... 


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TNPA unveils new multi-purpose vessel
7th July 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) on July 7 unveiled a R120-million new locally built multi-purpose vessel, which the entity says is a crucial addition to its marine fleet at the Port of... 


Enyuka adds six shopping centres to its portfolio
7th July 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Retail property-focused real estate investment trust Enyuka has received the transfer of six established shopping centres from commercial property investment company ONE Eighty Holdings. The... 


School is back in session: Schneider Electric launches Chapter 3 of Sustainability School
School is back in session: Schneider Electric launches Chapter 3 of Sustainability School
7th July 2025

Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has launched Chapter 3 of its online Sustainability School, a free training programme designed to... 


First Mining and First Nation partner on Springpole development
7th July 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Mishkeegogamang First Nation and First Mining Gold have signed a long-term relationship agreement (LTRA) covering the Springpole gold project, in north-western Ontario. The agreement sets out a... 


Medupi Unit 4 returns to service
7th July 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Unit 4 of the Medupi coal-fired power station was successfully returned to service at 20:29 on Sunday, July 6, adding 800 MW to the national grid, which is part of State-owned Eskom's strategic... 


Northern Dynasty in settlement talks with EPA over Pebble veto
Northern Dynasty in settlement talks with EPA over Pebble veto
7th July 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Vancouver-based Northern Dynasty Minerals and its US subsidiary Pebble Limited Partnership (PLP) are in negotiations with the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to explore a possible... 


High-pressure jetting and vacuum trucks: hydraulic vs. V-belt pumps
High-pressure jetting and vacuum trucks: hydraulic vs. V-belt pumps
7th July 2025

(Virtual Showroom) As municipalities and service providers demand greater efficiency, reliability, and ease of maintenance from their sewer-cleaning and industrial jetting and vacuuming equipment,... 


Sebastiaan Surie of CFM (left), South Africa President Cyril Ramaphosa (centre) and Hive Hydrogen chairperson Thulani Gcabashe at the Green Hydrogen Summit.
Hive Hydrogen requests proposals for $5.8bn Coega Green Ammonia Project
7th July 2025 By: Martin Creamer

The final stage of development for the Coega Green Ammonia Project at Nelson Mandela Bay in the Eastern Cape commenced today with the release of the request for proposals (RfPs) to 15 shortlisted... 


St. Petersburg Delegation to Participate in IFAT Africa 2025 in Johannesburg
7th July 2025

Leading St. Petersburg companies specializing in water supply, wastewater management, and environmental technologies will present their latest developments at IFAT Africa — the continent’s largest... 


ABB Electrification a key player in shaping South Africa’s energy future
ABB Electrification a key player in shaping South Africa’s energy future
4th July 2025

(Virtual Showroom) ABB Electrification is set to attend the upcoming Africa Energy Indaba 2025 from 4 to 7 March in Cape Town, a key gathering of industry leaders, policymakers, and stakeholders... 


ABB innovation for energy efficiency and sustainability at Enlit 2025
ABB innovation for energy efficiency and sustainability at Enlit 2025
4th July 2025

(Virtual Showroom) The application of sensor technology to reduce the operational and standby power losses of traditional current and voltage transformers means that, over the lifetime of a typical... 


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On-The-Air (04/07/2025)
4th July 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Martin Creamer talks about SA mining’s economic potential, cadastre delays, and greener BHP shipping in focus. 


GMES & Africa workshop highlights wetlands, oceans and coastal Earth observation work
4th July 2025 By: Schalk Burger

The Global Monitoring for Environment and Security (GMES) & Africa programme Southern African regional stakeholder workshop, held on June 17 and 18, highlighted the progress of leveraging Earth... 


Orica's rendering of the proposed Hunter Valley Hydrogen Hub
Orica conditionally awarded A$432m in funding for Hunter Valley Hydrogen Hub
4th July 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

ASX-listed mining, infrastructure and manufacturing company Orica has been conditionally awarded A$432-million in funding from the Australian government to support the operation of the Hunter... 


Image of Alexander Van der Bellen and Cyril Ramaphosa
Ramaphosa welcomes Austrian President, cites economic opportunities
4th July 2025 By: Thabi Shomolekae

President Cyril Ramaphosa said that as South Africa strives to achieve energy security through investment in renewable and other clean energy, it looks forward to expanding its cooperation with... 


Blue Lagoon’s Dome Mountain marks major steps towards production
4th July 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Canadian publicly listed mining company Blue Lagoon Resources says it has made significant progress at its Dome Mountain gold project, in British Columbia, as it prepares to enter production in a... 


The latest generation TwisterTrac VS350E, from Pilot Crushtec, offers major productivity gains and environmental benefits, with up to 50% higher production rate
Pilot Crushtec powers Ovenden Earthmoving with new TwisterTrac VS350E
4th July 2025

Pilot Crushtec’s longstanding relationship with leading UK contractor Ovenden Earthmoving Co Ltd has been strengthened with the successful delivery and operation of the latest generation... 


Orbia Netafim Celebrates 60 Years of Empowering Farmers Through Precision Irrigation
Orbia Netafim Celebrates 60 Years of Empowering Farmers Through Precision Irrigation
4th July 2025

Orbia Advance Corporation’s S.A.B. de C.V. (BMV: ORBIA*) Precision Agriculture business Netafim, the global leader in precision irrigation solutions, proudly marks its 60th year of innovation.... 


Lithium ore
Bolivian congress brawls over China, Russia lithium deals
4th July 2025 By: Reuters

Bolivia's energy minister was doused with water and pelted with garbage on Thursday as chaos erupted in congress during a debate on controversial lithium contracts with Chinese and Russian firms... 


SEW-EURODRIVE's IE3 motor
KZN branch key driver of growth, self-sustainability for motors group
4th July 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Having continuously invested in its assembly capability and developing independence from the national grid and municipal water systems, gear units and motors supplier SEW-EURODRIVE’s KwaZulu-Natal... 


an ariel view of the Zwelitsha Waterwaste Treatment Works site
Local adaptation key to solving SA’s water challenges
4th July 2025

There are several factors undermining water infrastructure performance in South Africa, says consulting engineering company GIBB technical executive Wiero Vogelzang, adding that first among them is... 


a person pouring used oil into a barrel
Company amasses sizable collection numbers
4th July 2025 By: Halima Frost

Having successfully collected an impressive 136 900 ℓ of used oil, used for a range of applications and industries, from various sources, Recycling Oil Saves the Environment (ROSE)... 


A generic image of multistage pumps
Pump manufacturer highlights innovation for cost savings in mine dewatering applications
4th July 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Innovative pump technology is crucial for the continued sustainability of mines all over the world because water conditions are often abrasive, corrosive or both, explains pump original equipment... 


The above image depicts all four high-reduction mill stands were installed on site at Zhongshou Special Steel
Company advances green steel through zero-carbon tech
4th July 2025

Following project milestones in both China and Germany, engineering and plant construction company Primetals Technologies underscores its role in enabling “energy-efficient, high-performance and... 


Image of Murchison mining operation
Murchison gold project, Australia – update
4th July 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

The project is fully approved, paving the way for development to start. 


Location map of the Bengwenyama project
Bengwenyama platinum group metals project, South Africa – update
4th July 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

No objections have been raised with regard to the recently granted environmental authorisation for a mining right and related infrastructural development activities at the project. 


Location map of the Etango project
Etango-8 uranium project, Namibia – update
4th July 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

A final investment decision is targeted in 2025. 


Minerals Budget Vote 2025 under way in Parliament.
Hazardous, illegal mine openings shut, rehabilitation sharpened, Parliament hears
3rd July 2025 By: Martin Creamer

South Africa’s derelict and ownerless mine rehabilitation programme has gone beyond rehabilitation to include the closure of hazardous old shaft openings as well as apertures created by illegal... 


An image taken at the signing ceremony
Sungrow, WBHO collaborate on sub-Saharan Africa’s largest renewable-energy project
3rd July 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Global inverter and energy storage system provider Sungrow, is partnering with South African construction group WBHO in sub-Saharan Africa’s largest renewable energy project. Sungrow says its... 


Rare earth oxides
Mkango announces proposed merger with US firm
3rd July 2025 By: Darren Parker

Aim- and TSX-listed Mkango Resources has announced that its subsidiary, Lancaster Exploration, along with other related entities, will merge with US-listed special purpose acquisition company Crown... 


Charting the Future of African Mining and Geotechnical Excellence
3rd July 2025

By: Jannie Maritz - Kevin Le Bron, Sandor Petho (Virtual Showroom) The AfriRock 2025 Conference comes at a pivotal time for the African mining and geotechnical engineering sectors, presenting a... 


Opinion: Gas-to-power a wrong turn in South Africa’s energy transition
Opinion: Gas-to-power a wrong turn in South Africa’s energy transition
3rd July 2025

In this opinion article, Dr Jonty Cogger and Paul Wani Lado, attorneys at the Centre for Environmental Rights, argue that the ‘gas cliff’  should not be used as a justification for building... 


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ESAB South Arica, the leading supplier of high-end welding and cutting products to the Southern African industrial market is based in...

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