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Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau
dtic to lead outward selling mission to Nigeria, Ghana
20th August 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (dtic) will lead an Outward Selling Mission to Nigeria and Ghana from August 25 to 29 as part of its ongoing mandate to expand South Africa’s trade... 


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... 


Airbus launches new customer support centre in Johannesburg
Airbus launches new customer support centre in Johannesburg
20th August 2025

Aviation company Airbus has launched a new customer support centre for Airbus Commercial Aircraft in Johannesburg, Gauteng, to bring locally focussed services closer to customers across Africa.... 


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... 


DRDGOLD's Ergo plant.
DRDGOLD doubles final dividend on high revenue and operating profit
20th August 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Johannesburg Stock Exchange-listed DRDGOLD on Wednesday declared a final 2025 cash dividend double that of last year, reflecting an increase of 26% in group revenue to R7 878.2-million and an... 


Gina Rinehart
Mining tycoon Rinehart joins push against costs of net zero
20th August 2025 By: Bloomberg

Mining tycoon Gina Rinehart, Australia’s richest person, has urged the country to ditch its pursuit of net zero emissions, insisting the costs of climate action will devastate sectors from... 


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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... 


Bridge in Tasmania
Aveng posts R1.1bn attributable loss but green shoots ahead in new financial year
19th August 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

JSE-listed engineering contractor Aveng has reported an attributable loss of A$92.3-million, or R1.1-billion, for the financial year ended June 30, owing to A$98.5-million worth of losses recorded... 


Peabody scraps Anglo American coal deal, faces arbitration threat
Peabody scraps Anglo American coal deal, faces arbitration threat
19th August 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

US coal miner Peabody Energy said on Tuesday it had terminated its planned acquisition of Anglo American’s Australian steelmaking coal business, citing a “material adverse change (MAC)” tied to a... 


FNB Agriculture head of information and marketing Dawie Maree
Veld fires can drive up food prices, especially meat – FNB Agriculture
19th August 2025 By: Schalk Burger

The frequency and severity of veld fires are expected to continue increasing in South Africa and the damage could result in higher food prices, as this severely impacts on farm production costs,... 


Schneider Electric launches Pro Retailer programme to expand reach in East Africa market
Schneider Electric launches Pro Retailer programme to expand reach in East Africa market
19th August 2025

Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has unveiled its new distribution channel initiative designed to extend its market reach and... 


Schneider Electric Foundation brings industry training to Lagos technical students with equipment donation
Schneider Electric Foundation brings industry training to Lagos technical students with equipment donation
19th August 2025

As part of its global commitment to youth education and entrepreneurship, the Schneider Electric Foundation has provided industry-specific training equipment in the energy field to three centres... 


Alkane largely debt-free as it repays A$45m facility
Alkane largely debt-free as it repays A$45m facility
18th August 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Australia’s Alkane Resources said on Monday it had fully repaid a A$45-million project finance facility used to expand its Tomingley gold operations in New South Wales, leaving the miner largely... 


Western says uranium recovery weaker than expected
Western says uranium recovery weaker than expected
18th August 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

US-focused Western Uranium and Vanadium said it is adopting a more conservative operating strategy as uranium prices remain steady, with the term price ending July at $81/lb and spot prices ranging... 


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... 


ACF executive director Saliem Fakir
New Saliem Fakir book highlights inextricable link between climate, energy transition and development
15th August 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Climate change is not only an environmental issue; rather, economic and social issues are at the core of the energy transition the world and Africa are grappling with now and, if these issues are... 


The Makhado pit
MC Mining starts openpit mining at Makhado
15th August 2025 By: Darren Parker

Australia- and Johannesburg-listed MC Mining has started openpit mining at its flagship Makhado steelmaking hard coking coal project, in Limpopo. An associated coal handling and preparation plant... 


Tungsten
Almonty on track to start initial production at flagship South Korean tungsten mine
15th August 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Tungsten miner Almonty Industies CEO and president Lewis Black says the company has made solid strides across several strategic initiatives to lay the groundwork for the company’s next phase of... 


Eastern Cape Premier Lubabalo Oscar Mabuyane
Eastern Cape Premier outlines practical measures to mitigate against further auto company losses
15th August 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

As the automotive industry starts to experience the negative effects of US import tariffs and a possible additional 10% import tariff on BRICS+ countries in future, Eastern Cape Premier Lubabalo... 


Puma Exploration is focused on precious metals projects in New Brunswick, Canada
Puma Exploration temporarily halts activities in New Brunswick on wildfire risk
15th August 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Canadian mineral exploration company focused on identifying and developing a pipeline of precious metals projects in New Brunswick, near Canada's Renowned Bathurst Mining Camp, has temporarily... 


ITAC Chief Commissioner Ayabonga Cawe
South Africa nears decision on steel tariffs amid import influx
15th August 2025 By: Reuters

South Africa's government will release the preliminary findings of its review of steel tariffs next week, moving a step closer to protecting the local industry from increased imports. The review... 


Excavation at Sovereign Metals' Kasiya rutile/graphite project
Kasiya rutile/graphite project, Malawi – update
15th August 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Sovereign Metals has confirmed the mining method and finalised the fleet design for the project. 


Location map of the Lance project area
Lance Projects – Ross and Kendrick production areas, US – update
15th August 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Peninsula Energy has received regulatory approval from Wyoming's Uranium Recovery Program to start Phase 2 startup activities at the central processing plant. 


Location map of the Nyanzaga project
Nyanzaga gold project, Tanzania – update
15th August 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Bulk earthworks continue to lay the foundation for future infrastructure. 


Location map of the Yaoure gold mine
Yaouré mine, Côte d'Ivoire
15th August 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

A gold mine in central Côte d’Ivoire. 


Location map of the Nyanzaga project
Nyanzaga gold project, Tanzania
15th August 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Africa-focused gold miner Perseus Mining is proceeding with the project. 


Image of periodic table symbol for uranium
Rook I uranium project, Canada – update
15th August 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

NexGen Energy has doubled its contracted sales volumes to more than ten-million pounds as the company advances its project. 


Ore tracking tags
Digital ore tracking cuts losses, boosts accountability
15th August 2025 By: Devina Haripersad

Enabled by radio frequency identification (RFID) devices and constantly evolving digital ore-tracking technology, South African-based mining tech company Simera Trace is helping mining operations... 


Person wearing a soteria produc
Smart tech improves safety, decision-making
15th August 2025 By: Devina Haripersad

Smart wearable technologies and connected personal protective equipment (PPE) to improve safety, visibility and decision-making for mineworkers in high-risk environments are being developed by... 


Massive infrastructure at a mine site
Mining sector must embrace ethical tech shift
15th August 2025 By: Devina Haripersad

The mining sector is at a “critical turning point”, as rapid advances in digital and automation technologies, particularly AI, redefine how mines operate and compete, says mining equipment... 


Yellow miner's helmets at mine site
Human-centric approach to AI applied in mining
15th August 2025 By: Devina Haripersad

Industrial software company CrystalForge Technologies (CFT) is following an alternative approach that is strengthening, rather than replacing, human input to technology adoption in mining. It is... 


A generic image of manufacturing operations
Innovative processing tech suitable for Aus ores
15th August 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

The mining industry has long grappled with the challenge of efficient mass transfer within metallurgical plants – a crucial factor that directly impacts both reagent consumption and mineral... 


An image of Victor Nemukula
Equipment, solutions aid sector’s growth
15th August 2025 By: Trent Roebeck

To help customers keep abreast of the ever-evolving nature of local materials handling and warehousing industries, materials handling solutions supplier Shumani Industrial Equipment has introduced... 


An image of a reclaimer chute at a mine
Proactive maintenance key to extending chute system life
15th August 2025

In many mining and industrial plants, transfer points are the unsung heroes of materials handling; quietly facilitating the continuous flow of product through the process. Yet, too often, these... 


New hoist improves load control, materials handling processes
15th August 2025

Ensuring that lifting equipment is correctly loaded and balanced is crucial, as it allows users to avoid mechanical failures and accidents. This also enhances product safety, owing to correct load... 


SafeJet filter on white background
Cleaner water, smarter filtration, addressing reliability challenges in mining
15th August 2025

Water is a lifeline and a liability in mining. It enables processing, cooling and dust suppression –but when contaminated, it contributes to higher maintenance costs, increased downtime and... 


A generic image of blast rock debris
Explosives supplier embeds presence on continent
15th August 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

With technology and innovation being at the “heart” of mining processes, bulk mining explosives and blasting technology supplier BME Australia GM Michael Wiseman says it is an imperative in... 


RGM Cranes
Smart lifting solutions from RGM Cranes
15th August 2025

Africa’s largest manufacturer of overhead cranes, RGM Cranes, continues to redefine the future of industrial handling with a focus on ergonomic, intelligent lifting systems. With over 36 years of... 


Cementation Africa
Cementation Africa: A new name for a new era in underground mining
15th August 2025

Marking its 21st anniversary, Murray & Roberts Cementation has rebranded as Cementation Africa - a bold step signalling a new era of independence and growth following its acquisition by a... 


Drill core from the Tulu Kapi gold project
Tulu Kapi gold project, Ethiopia – update
15th August 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Kefi Gold and Copper has completed the required early works to allow for full project development. 


Digital welding solutions to be showcased at SAISC event
15th August 2025 By: Nadine Ramdass

Industrial equipment and solutions supplier Bolt and Engineering Distributors (B.E.D.) and welding products manufacturer Fronius South Africa will showcase their advanced welding technologies at... 


Astec cold planer ensures precision milling on N5 road rehabilitation
Astec cold planer ensures precision milling on N5 road rehabilitation
14th August 2025

In a landmark order, global equipment manufacturer Astec Industries has supplied and commissioned the first Astec (Roadtec) cold planer on the important N5 corridor maintenance and rehabilitation... 


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