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Canada’s KWG joins US defence consortium
14th January 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

KWG Resources, which is operating at the Canadian Chrome Company (CCC), has announced its membership in the US Defense Industrial Base Consortium (DIBC), a platform designed to strengthen... 


Dugald River
MMG to resume work at Queensland mine with fire threat contained
14th January 2025 By: Reuters

Mining firm MMG said on Tuesday it expects to resume operations at its Dugald River zinc mine in Queensland later in the day after an approaching grassfire near its perimeter was contained. MMG,... 


An aircraft being refueled
Plans are being made to avoid a fuel shortage at OR Tambo airport following a refinery fire
13th January 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

The Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) has reported that it has received assurances from the Fuels Industry Association of South Africa (FIASA) that risk mitigation measures are being... 


An image showing the Kamoa-Kakula copper complex
Ivanhoe sets DRC copper target of up to 580 000 t for 2025
9th January 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

TSX-listed Ivanhoe Mines has announced its 2025 production target for the Kamoa-Kakula copper complex in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), aiming for between 520 000 t and 580 000 t in... 


Atlas mineral sands project on track for Q1 commissioning - Image Resources
9th January 2025 By: Schalk Burger

ASX-listed mineral sands-focused mining company Image Resources has announced that construction progress remains on track to start the commissioning and first heavy mineral concentrate (HMC)... 


Freeport Indonesia in talks with government on copper concentrate exports
6th January 2025 By: Reuters

PT Freeport Indonesia (PTFI) is in discussions with the government about being able to continue copper concentrate exports until its new Manyar smelter returns to full operations, a spokesperson... 


BHP's South Flank mine
BHP served with class action proceedings over harassment allegations
18th December 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Diversified miner BHP has been served with a representative class action proceeding that has been filed in the Federal Court of Australia in relation to allegations of sexual harassment and sex... 


Israel sees signs of breakthrough in talks over Gaza ceasefire
Israel sees signs of breakthrough in talks over Gaza ceasefire
17th December 2024 By: Bloomberg

Israeli officials say a ceasefire in Gaza is a more realistic prospect than at any time in the past year, suggesting a long-awaited deal to free hostages and boost aid to the beleaguered territory... 


An industrial automated AutoJet System in a food processing facility, showcasing its use in applying precise coatings to baked goods.
Revolutionising food processing with AutoJet Systems
12th December 2024

AutoJet Systems are proof that innovation and technology can drive progress in the food industry, ensuring that every bite is safer, tastier, and more consistent than ever before. 


Huawei Smart String Grid-Forming ESS safety - from cell to grid
Huawei Smart String Grid-Forming ESS safety - from cell to grid
12th December 2024

Author: Lian Kun -BESS Solution Manager of Huawei Southern Africa Digital Power With the rising integration of renewable energy sources, power grids are increasingly influenced by high proportions... 


Freeport's copper concentrate exports will only temporarily ease global shortages
10th December 2024 By: Reuters

Copper concentrate exports from Freeport-McMoRan's unit in Indonesia will ease global shortages, but probably only briefly and if the Indonesian government allows them, industry sources said.... 


The Stibnite gold project is the only identified domestic reserve of antimony
Paulson-backed Perpetua strikes antimony pact to blunt China ban
10th December 2024 By: Reuters

John Paulson-backed Perpetua Resources has agreed to work with Sunshine Silver Mining & Refining Co. to find ways within the US to process antimony, one of the critical minerals under China’s... 


Engen helps Alia Realise Her Dream of Becoming a Firefighter
Engen helps Alia Realise Her Dream of Becoming a Firefighter
10th December 2024

Engen Retail Training Manager and Reach for a Dream volunteer, Renee Kemm, is helping children battling life-threatening illnesses experience the magic of their dreams coming true. Through Engen’s... 


Seismic event sparks fire, stops operations at Russian coal mine
9th December 2024 By: Reuters

A seismic event sparked a fire and halted operations at the Alardinskaya mine in southwestern Siberia, Russian officials and news agencies said on Monday. Russia's ministry of emergency services... 


Four co-located trade shows maximise time and cost savings for industry
Four co-located trade shows maximise time and cost savings for industry
6th December 2024

Trade shows have re-emerged as essential hubs for business growth, fuelling face-to-face interactions that digital connections simply cannot replicate. In a post-COVID era, where companies and... 


President Cyril Ramaphosa, Minister Thembi Simelane & Deputy President Paul Mashatile
Ramaphosa faces criticism over reassignment of embattled Minister Thembi Simelane
4th December 2024 By: Thabi Shomolekae

Political parties have condemned President Cyril Ramaphosa’s recent cabinet reshuffle, in which he moved embattled Justice and Constitutional Development Minister Thembi Simelane to the Human... 


Prime warehouse/factory space for rent in Dube Trade Port Special Economic Zone (SEZ)
Prime warehouse/factory space for rent in Dube Trade Port Special Economic Zone (SEZ)
4th December 2024

Situated within Dube Trade Port Special Economic Zone (SEZ) and adjacent to King Shaka International Airport, the newly available warehouse/factory and office facility at 14 Mzimkhulu Drive, La... 


Deutsche Bank sticks out among financiers of Peabody’s coal loan
3rd December 2024 By: Bloomberg

When Peabody Energy agreed to buy the coal assets of Anglo American, only one European lender joined the US investment bankers and private credit specialists financing the deal: Deutsche Bank.... 


Duane Parnham
Madison acquires large Canadian antimony deposit
2nd December 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Canadian critical minerals company Madison Metals announced on Monday that it had secured agreements with three entities to acquire a significant antimony/gold project located in the Howells Lake... 


Decrease security risks — Save the date for Securex South Africa 2025
Decrease security risks — Save the date for Securex South Africa 2025
2nd December 2024

Home to Africa’s largest collection of security solutions — Securex South Africa — returns to Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand from 3 to 5 June 2025. Once more taking place with the... 


Save the date — Firexpo 2025 ignites innovation
Save the date — Firexpo 2025 ignites innovation
2nd December 2024

The fire safety of a building primarily relies on measures taken to prevent a fire from starting, as well as on the design, construction, and management strategies implemented to minimise fire... 


Optimising buildings and facilities — Save the date for Facilities Management Expo 2025
Optimising buildings and facilities — Save the date for Facilities Management Expo 2025
2nd December 2024

Facilities and building managers need to stay current with the latest technologies and trends to effectively optimise their operations, improve efficiency, and create comfortable, healthy... 


Gold slips as Trump’s BRICS currency warning boosts US dollar
Gold slips as Trump’s BRICS currency warning boosts US dollar
2nd December 2024 By: Bloomberg

Gold eased, pressured by a rising US dollar after President-elect Donald Trump warned the so-called BRICS nations that he would require commitments that they would not move to create a new... 


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Coal ash liability can be asset for multiple industries
29th November 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

While State-owned electricity utility Eskom produces more than 34-million tons of coal ash a year, only 7% to 10% is beneficiated, with the remaining material accumulating in dumps scattered across... 


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Coal ash liability can be asset for multiple industries
29th November 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

While State-owned electricity utility Eskom produces more than 34-million tons of coal ash a year, only 7% to 10% is beneficiated, with the remaining material accumulating in dumps scattered across... 


FAN Shixing - Director of Huawei’s Data Centre Facility Integration Business Dept.
Green digital infrastructure empowers an intelligent Africa
28th November 2024

To meet the demands of the artificial intelligence (AI) era, data centres must offer flexible evolution, be always on, and be optimised for space and speedy construction. of Huawei’s Data Centre... 


Peru Congress fires Mining Minister over Bill to curb informal mines
27th November 2024 By: Bloomberg

Peru’s Congress on Tuesday fired the Energy and Mines Minister over a bill the government had introduced to increase oversight on informal miners that had prompted nationwide protests. A majority... 


Best fire safety practice for BESS installations
Best fire safety practice for BESS installations
26th November 2024

Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) have become increasingly important for supporting renewable energy integration and grid stability. However, they pose unique fire safety challenges due to the... 


Image of Gauteng Finance and Economic Development MEC Lebogang Maile
E-tolls debt bites into Gauteng’s finances
26th November 2024 By: Natasha Odendaal

Hard choices are having to be made to enable the Gauteng provincial government (GPG) to meet its e-toll debt obligations. In 2022, the GPG accepted its 30% debt contribution to settle South African... 


ROMPCO champions resilience and innovation for a transformed Southern Africa
ROMPCO champions resilience and innovation for a transformed Southern Africa
26th November 2024

Resilience and innovation are at the core of progress, especially in regions where challenges often seem insurmountable. The Republic of Mozambique Pipeline Investments Company (ROMPCO) is not just... 


Mark Anderson, Portfolio Director at Specialised Exhibition (a division of Montgomery Group)
Save the date for Securex South Africa, A-OSH EXPO, FM Expo and Firexpo in Cape Town
22nd November 2024

Specialised Exhibitions — a division of Montgomery Group, will be launching Securex South Africa, A-OSH EXPO, Facilities Management Expo, and Firexpo in the Western Cape in 2025. Taking place from... 


PHILIPPINES MAP AND FLAG
Basa Air Base remodelling project, Philippines
22nd November 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command Pacific plans to build an aircraft parking apron at the Basa Air Base. 


Testwork on Kasiya graphite yields encouraging results
21st November 2024 By: Darren Parker

ASX-, Aim-, and OTCQX-listed Sovereign Metals has reported encouraging initial results from traditional market downstream testwork conducted by independent consultancy ProGraphite, in Germany. The... 


TWK plantation
Lower earnings reflect difficult trading year for TWK
18th November 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Diversified agriculture and forestry company TWK Investments says its results for the year ended August 31 reflect the unusual and challenging trading environment it experienced throughout the... 


Hastings' Yangibana project
Wyloo wants Hastings to explain debt repayments
15th November 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

Andrew Forrest’s Wyloo Metals has requested that the board of rare earths developer Hastings Technology Metals explain how it intends to repay its debt to the company and to clarify its position... 


Image of the Kayelekera operations
Kayelekera uranium restart project, Malawi – update
15th November 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Lotus Resources is fully funded to restart production. 


Rational design is not just a tick-box exercise
Rational design is not just a tick-box exercise
13th November 2024

Rational design is about achieving performance-driven fire safety measures through sound engineering principles. “Rational design is not just a tick-box exercise. It involves a deep understanding... 


The essential business of bees
13th November 2024

By: Heather Dugmore The apple trees are in blossom, whispering their pink-white promises to the bees. But the bees need no promises – they already know where they can satisfy their pollen, and... 


Employees at the Grosvenor coal mine
Anglo American coal bidders down to three, say sources
13th November 2024 By: Reuters

The final bidders for Anglo American's Australian coal assets are down to Yancoal Australia, Stanmore Resources and Peabody Energy Corp, three sources with knowledge of the matter told Reuters. The... 


An image depciting the new facility
Rhenus relocates to new facility in Johannesburg
12th November 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

Global logistics service provider the Rhenus Group has strengthened its presence in Gauteng by relocating operations to a new facility in Meadowview, Johannesburg. This R440-million investment... 


Mbe exploration indicates wider zones of mineralisation
12th November 2024 By: Darren Parker

Aim-listed Oriole Resources has reported that full channel sampling results from Phase 2 infill trenching at the MB01 prospect at its 80%-owned Mbe gold project, in Cameroon’s Adamawa region,... 


An image of I-G3N's Giga rack solution
BESS supporting renewable-energy integration
8th November 2024 By: Nadine Ramdass

With the South African government's Integrated Resource Plan encouraging renewable-energy integration, battery energy storage systems (BESS) are becoming a critical component in the country’s... 


KWG grants consent for geotechnical programme supporting Northern Road link EIS
7th November 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

CSE-listed KWG Resources, operating as Canada Chrome Corporation, has granted its consent for the initiation of a geotechnical programme in support of the Northern Road Link environmental impact... 


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