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Copper leaching at Nifty
Cyprium taps Macmahon expertise for Nifty redevelopment
23rd January 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Copper developer Cyprium Metals has entered into a heads of agreement for a strategic alliance with mining services provider Macmahon Holdings to fast-track the redevelopment of the Nifty copper... 


wind farm at sunset
Copper 360 takes steps to secure wind energy for its Northern Cape projects
22nd January 2025 By: Darren Parker

JSE-listed copper producer Copper 360 has concluded an agreement with Mulilo Renewable Project Developments to acquire 100% of Mulilo Springbok Wind Power (MSWP). MSWP is the owner of a project to... 


UNIDO, partners demonstrate value-creating effluent treatment process at brewery
UNIDO, partners demonstrate value-creating effluent treatment process at brewery
22nd January 2025

United Nations Industrial Development Organisation and its project partners in December showcased Project Imifino at South African Breweries’ Ibhayi Brewery site in Gqeberha, in the Eastern Cape,... 


Trilogy welcomes Trump’s executive order advancing Ambler project
22nd January 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Exploration and development company Trilogy Metals has acknowledged the potential positive impact of an executive order signed by President Donald Trump, aimed at advancing resource development... 


The Shaakichiuwaanaan project area in Quebec, Canada.
Patriot Battery Metals secures Volkswagen investment for lithium project
22nd January 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Lithium project developer Patriot Battery Metals has completed a private placement, raising C$69-million through a strategic investment from Volkswagen . The investment gives the German automotive... 


Rail cars with coal
Coaltech delves into new uses for coal discards among new research priorities
21st January 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Research organisation Coaltech has announced an ambitious portfolio of projects for the 2025/26 financial year, demonstrating the organisation’s commitment to sustainability, environmental... 


Africa Energy Indaba 2025: Unlocking Gas Reserves Through the Africa Gas Forum
Africa Energy Indaba 2025: Unlocking Gas Reserves Through the Africa Gas Forum
21st January 2025

 Africa’s energy landscape is rapidly evolving, with natural gas emerging as a cornerstone for economic growth and energy security. The Africa Energy Indaba 2025, taking place from 4–6 March 2025... 


Jwaneng mine with impala in front
UK Minister visits Jwaneng diamond mine
21st January 2025 By: Darren Parker

UK Minister for Africa Baron Raymond Edward Harry Collins of Highbury has made a diplomatic visit to the Jwaneng diamond mine, in Botswana, operated by Debswana. The visit served to highlight the... 


Gold tailings retreatment at DRDGold's Ergo.
Global tailings institute selects South Africa as launch pad of new mine dump standards
21st January 2025 By: Martin Creamer

In a bid to help make mine tailings safer for people and the environment, a global institute has been launched in South Africa which has also been selected as the location of the independent,... 


President Donald Trump
Trump says to unleash American fossil fuels, halt climate cooperation
21st January 2025 By: Reuters

President Donald Trump on Monday laid out a sweeping plan to maximize oil and gas production, including by declaring a national energy emergency to speed permitting, rolling back environmental... 


Southern African countries urged to collaborate to improve environmental action
20th January 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Deputy Minister Narend Singh has noted the critical need for collaboration among countries in the Southern African region to address pressing environmental... 


gold nuggets
Guinea govt grants enviro approval for Predictive’s Bankan project
20th January 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The government of Guinea has approved ASX-listed Predictive Discovery’s environment- and socia-l-impact assessment on the Bankan gold project. Having issued a certificate of environmental... 


VRX Silica secures new offtake term sheets for Arrowsmith North
20th January 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed silica sand developer VRX Silica has signed additional nonbinding offtake term sheets for the supply of silica sand from its Arrowsmith North project, in Western Australia. The... 


Johnson Camp's leach pad overflow pond
US grants $13.9m tax credit to Gunnison’s Nuton-funded Arizona copper mine
20th January 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

US-based copper developer Gunnison Copper has announced that its Johnson Camp mine, in Arizona, has been selected to receive $13.9-million in tax credits to expand production of ‘Made in America’... 


Half-year production up 5% as Hillside Aluminium.
Strong start to year keeps South32 guidance intact outside of Mozambique
20th January 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Johannesburg-, Sydney and London-listed globally diversified mining and metals company South32 on Monday reported a sufficiently strong start to the year to enable it to maintain production... 


Former Anglo American CEO Mark Cutifani
Holliday, Cutifani join new advisory organisation Resource Resolutions’s council
20th January 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Newly established advisory organisation Resource Resolutions (RR) has announced that two industry executives will join its Global Advisory Council, Chad Holliday and Mark Cutifani. RR is using the... 


New Western Soutpansberg Nature Reserve declared
17th January 2025 By: Schalk Burger

The Western Soutpansberg Nature Reserve (WSNR), covering 14 properties with eight landowners, and spanning over 11 607 ha of critical biodiversity, was officially declared on January 17.... 


DBSA Champions South Africa’s Agenda at Davos: Advancing Regional Integration and Sustainable Development
17th January 2025

The Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) is honoured to join President Cyril Ramaphosa and the South African delegation at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland. This pivotal... 


Rio Tinto to form new lithium unit after Arcadium buy, memo says
17th January 2025 By: Reuters

Anglo-Australian mining giant Rio Tinto plans to create a standalone lithium division after it closes its $6.7-billion acquisition of Arcadium Lithium, according to an internal memo seen by... 


Jonathan Wilkinson
Canada wants G7 talks on metals pricing to counter China’s sway
17th January 2025 By: Bloomberg

Canada wants its allies to explore a pricing floor for critical minerals to address what it views as market interference from China, the dominant supplier of metals key to the energy transition.... 


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High-strength cement for large-scale projects
17th January 2025

Engineered to enhance structural quality and longevity, AfriSam says its high-strength cement is ideal for high-rise buildings, bridges, and infrastructure projects. The product is designed for a... 


Biden administration moves to protect more of Alaska refuge from drilling
17th January 2025 By: Reuters

President Joe Biden's administration on Thursday moved to put more of Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge off limits to oil and gas development, in a last-minute bid to complicate... 


RenEnergy Africa
Energy outlook in SA for 2025: Turning point for renewables, energy storage
17th January 2025

South Africa’s energy landscape is poised for transformation in 2025, driven by regulatory changes, advancements in technology and the urgent need to address the country’s long-standing energy... 


MAMIKI MATLAWA
South Africa’s transition to cleaner energy hinges on innovative engineering, expanded international collaboration and a skilled workforce
Fiscal constraints, coal dependency hamper energy transition
17th January 2025 By: Simone Liedtke

South Africa’s renewable-energy ambitions face significant challenges as fiscal constraints, a persistent reliance on coal, and gaps in technological and workforce readiness slow progress, says... 


PARIS MABILA
Public perception of nuclear energy remains a barrier to its adoption
Potential PBMR project renewal crucial for S Africa’s energy security
17th January 2025 By: Simone Liedtke

Sustainable energy solutions provider Blue Pointer Energy has expressed strong support for the renewed call to revive the Pebble Bed Modular Reactor (PBMR) project, following statements by... 


KATE STUBBS
The transformative potential of waste-to-energy supports decarbonisation while promoting resource efficiency and environmental sustainability
WTE can address power, waste challenges
17th January 2025 By: Simone Liedtke

Waste-to-energy (WTE) solutions, including the production of refuse-derived fuel (RDF), offer South Africa an opportunity to address its dual challenges of energy security and waste management,... 


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Key mine in ramp-up phase of development
17th January 2025 By: Trent Roebeck

Copper miner Copper 360 is making progress in its plans to reopen its Northern Cape-based Rietberg mine, which will ensure South Africa is able to meet some of the growing global demand, reports... 


An image of the Prieska mining area
Developer progresses key copper, zinc projects
17th January 2025 By: Trent Roebeck

Base metals development company Orion Minerals is progressing the company’s Prieska copper/zinc mine (PCZM) and the Okiep copper project (OCP), with the bankable feasibility study (BFS) for both... 


DEEROSH MAHARAJ
Standard Bank Business and Commercial Banking's solutions are designed to ensure clients are cash-neutral from the outset
Affordable solutions key to overcoming rising tariffs, ensuring resilience
17th January 2025 By: Simone Liedtke

With local businesses and households consistently struggling with energy-related challenges, including rising electricity tariffs that are exerting financial pressure across the board, financial... 


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Solutions mitigate phosphorus impacts
17th January 2025

Many countries are tightening their water quality legislation owing to the significant environmental challenges posed by excessive phosphorus in water bodies. This will require wastewater treatment... 


An image of the proposed City of Cape Town permanent desalination site
Municipality progresses water projects
17th January 2025 By: Nadine Ramdass

As part of metropolitan municipality City of Cape Town’s (CoCT’s) effort to diversify its drinking water supply resources, the municipality is progressing its Paarden Eiland Desalination Plant and... 


Independent reports highlight decline in water systems, wastewater treatment plants
17th January 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

Nongovernmental organisation AfriForum’s latest independent Blue Drop and Green Drop reports have highlighted a regression in South Africa’s water systems, particularly wastewater treatment works.... 


The cornerstone of South Africa’s steel industry under threat
17th January 2025

The cornerstone of South Africa's long-steel production industry is facing an existential crisis as Arcelor Mittal South Africa (AMSA) continues in their endeavors to pursue the South African... 


Aqua Horizon Technologies
Aqua Horizon Technologies leads the fight against water contamination
17th January 2025

Water contamination is a silent crisis threatening industries, communities and ecosystems across the globe. From industrial effluents polluting rivers to oil spills compromising groundwater, the... 


Trafo Power Solutions
Trafo Power Solutions evolves to offer range of electrical power solutions
17th January 2025

Having rapidly carved a niche in dry-type transformer applications in Africa, Trafo Power Solutions has steadily grown its offerings – and now sees a future as a leading provider of electrical... 


Image of coals dragline bucket
Rocky Creek metallurgical coal project, Canada
17th January 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

CTI Plus Resources plans to mine the project using openpit methods and conventional truck-and-shovel equipment. 


Location map of the Lynn Lake project
Lynn Lake gold project, Canada – update
17th January 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

A construction decision was announced on January 13. 


FUCHS LUBRICANTS assists HVAC sector to navigate changing regulations
FUCHS LUBRICANTS assists HVAC sector to navigate changing regulations
16th January 2025

The European Union’s increasingly stringent F-gases regulation continues to pose new challenges for the refrigeration industry. Enacted to reduce the environmental impact of hydrofluorocarbons... 


Businesses prioritising AI to drive productivity, BCG survey shows
16th January 2025 By: Schalk Burger

AI remains a top priority for business leaders worldwide this year, with a strong focus on reaping tangible results from their AI initiatives, consulting company Boston Consulting Group's (BCG's)... 


Image of Sinoma Overseas chairperson Linhe Zhu and PPC CEO Matias Cardarelli
PPC, Sinoma sign MoA for R3bn low-carbon replacement plant
16th January 2025 By: Irma Venter

Cement group PPC has signed a memorandum of agreement (MoA) with cement equipment and engineering company Sinoma Overseas Development Company for the construction of a new R3-billion low-carbon... 


Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana
Godongwana notes importance of collaboration as South Africa seeks international support at WEF
16th January 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has emphasised the importance of collaboration between business and government as South Africa has an opportunity to highlight its strengths on the global stage.... 


Kefi awarded exploration licence in Saudi Arabia
16th January 2025 By: Darren Parker

Aim-listed gold and copper exploration and development company Kefi Gold and Copper’s Gold And Minerals SLA (GMCO) joint venture (JV) in Saudi Arabia has been awarded the Umm Hijlan exploration... 


Trump’s environmental pick worked for Musk-backed advocacy group
16th January 2025 By: Bloomberg

Lee Zeldin, President-elect Donald Trump’s choice to run the Environmental Protection Agency, has been a consultant to a wide swath of conservative organizations, including one of Elon Musk’s... 


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