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Strategic approach required for conveyor commissioning
4th October 2024

Building and commissioning conveyor systems at mines requires careful consideration of social impact and legal frameworks, reports mining, environmental and construction industry-focused law firm... 


Awards celebrate ingenuity and outstanding levels of innovation
Awards celebrate ingenuity and outstanding levels of innovation
3rd October 2024

An exhibition viewed by industry as one of the most important events on the calendar, Electra Mining Africa pulled out all the stops this year and delivered its biggest ever show in its 52 year... 


Canterra options Ring of Fire property to Teck
2nd October 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

TSX-V-listed Canterra Minerals has entered into an option agreement with Teck Resources, granting the Canadian major an option to acquire a 100% interest in its Ring of Fire property, in... 


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SafeQuip launches lithium-ion battery fire extinguishers
1st October 2024

Leading distributor and manufacturer of fire safety solutions, SafeQuip, launched the SANS 1910-2022-approved Lith-Ex fire extinguisher range, which carries NTA 8133:2021 (KIWA/POOO55865) test... 


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Advanced fire detection and safety solutions for explosive atmospheres
27th September 2024

A range of fire detection and safety solutions designed for explosive atmospheres aims to ensure enhanced safety and protection in hazardous environments.  ACTOM Industry, specialists in mine... 


Avis transfer service has relaunched
Transfer service re-enters market
27th September 2024

A point-to-point transfer service for business and private customers is once again being made available, after a suspension of the service during the Covid pandemic. The AVIS P2P service will... 


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Anglo expects binding offers for Australian coal assets by mid-November
26th September 2024 By: Reuters

Anglo American expects to receive binding offers for its steelmaking coal assets by mid-November as it advances a plan to restructure the business after battling a takeover offer from rival BHP... 


Teck shuts down section of Trail zinc plant after fire
Teck shuts down section of Trail zinc plant after fire
26th September 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

Canadian diversified miner Teck Resources has shut down one of the four sections of its electrolytic zinc plant at the Trail Operations in British Columbia, following a localised fire on Tuesday.... 


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Redisa initiates court action over Waste Tyre Management Plan
25th September 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Nonprofit organisation the Recycling and Economic Development Initiative of South Africa (Redisa) has approached the Pretoria High Court to review and set aside government’s Industry Waste Tyre... 


SSR targets Oct restart at Seabee mine
SSR targets Oct restart at Seabee mine
25th September 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Denver-based SSR Mining is preparing to restart operations at its Seabee mine in Saskatchewan, Canada, by the second half of October, following a significant reduction in wildfire activity near the... 


Climate change and ailing infrastructure: a double-edged sword for SA’s insurance industry
Climate change and ailing infrastructure: a double-edged sword for SA’s insurance industry
25th September 2024

By: Cedric Masondo - CEO, PSG Insure Is South Africa’s infrastructure able to withstand the rapid increase in fire and flooding-related incidents being caused by changes in weather patterns? The... 


National Arbor Month: Engen’s Heidi Russell Making a Positive Environmental Impact
National Arbor Month: Engen’s Heidi Russell Making a Positive Environmental Impact
20th September 2024

This National Arbor Month, Engen is celebrating employees who are making a difference. Passionate environmentalist Heidi Russell, one of Engen’s in-house graphic designers, is making a significant... 


Trigg acquires Spartan and Taylors Arm antimony projects in NSW
20th September 2024 By: Schalk Burger

ASX-listed gold and base metals exploration and development company Trigg has signed a binding purchase agreement to acquire 100% of the ultra-high grade Spartan and Taylors Arm antimony projects... 


Chemical safety and compliance go hand in hand with your insurance
18th September 2024

Working with chemicals presents inherent risks to be mindful of, not only for the safety of your employees but also to ensure that your business has the appropriate insurance cover. Insurers often... 


Brazil says it has nearly cleared gold miners from Amazon Yanomami reservation
16th September 2024 By: Reuters

Brazil has almost squashed the illegal gold rush that led thousands of wildcat miners into the Yanomami reservation in the Amazon rainforest and caused a humanitarian crisis of disease and... 


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7 Parks Boulevard earns Green Star 6 star rating
13th September 2024 By: Schalk Burger

Office development 7 Parks Boulevard, built by construction company Concor, has earned a Green Star 6 star rating in terms of the Green Building Council of South Africa’s Green Star-rating system.... 


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Ramaphosa: BELA Bill signing reflects Gordhan’s vision for equality
13th September 2024 By: Sashnee Moodley

As tributes continue to pour in for former Minister Pravin Gordhan, President Cyril Ramaphosa on Friday remembered him as a principled and courageous freedom fighter, and said that the signing of... 


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Pravin Gordhan dies at 75
13th September 2024 By: Bloomberg

Pravin Gordhan, who held three positions in South Africa’s cabinet and won plaudits for standing up to Jacob Zuma during his scandal-marred presidency, has died. He was 75. Gordhan died in hospital... 


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N2 Cape Town to get R2bn upgrade, R7bn to be spent on N1, Huguenot Tunnel – Sanral
12th September 2024 By: Irma Venter

The South African National Roads Agency Limited (Sanral) has a number of multibillion-rand projects in the pipeline in its Western Region, which includes the Western and Northern Cape. On a... 


 Schneider Electric South Africa unveils new PrismaSet power distribution switchboard range
Schneider Electric South Africa unveils new PrismaSet power distribution switchboard range
12th September 2024

Schneider Electric South Africa is pleased to unveil its latest PrismaSeT range of new-generation power distribution switchboards which offers unrivalled modularity and minimum assembly time, even... 


Built by leading black-owned contractor Concor, 7 Parks Boulevard boasts world class status in green building standards
Concor builds to world leadership standard at Parks Boulevard
11th September 2024

Championing sustainability in the construction sector, Concor has completed another Green Star high achiever – 7 Parks Boulevard – in the Oxford Park precinct of Rosebank, Johannesburg. Developed... 


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ANC calls for political education, activism as ANCYL celebrates 80th anniversary
10th September 2024 By: Thabi Shomolekae

The African National Congress on Tuesday celebrated the “indomitable spirit” of the ANC Youth League, calling on the next generation of members to carry the torch forward with “even greater... 


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Fire detection and safety solutions for hazardous environments
6th September 2024

A range of products for the detection of fires in explosive atmospheres has recently been launched by ACTOM Industry. The systems have been tested and certified by the South African Bureau of... 


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What is the new Defence Minister to do about the SANDF?
6th September 2024 By: Rebecca Campbell

That the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) is badly underfunded, and is in a state that could reasonably be described as verging on crisis, is almost universally accepted among all those... 


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What is the new Defence Minister to do about the SANDF?
6th September 2024 By: Rebecca Campbell

That the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) is badly underfunded, and is in a state that could reasonably be described as verging on crisis, is almost universally accepted among all those... 


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SACEEC announces New Products and Innovation Awards winners
5th September 2024 By: Darren Parker

The South African Capital Equipment Export Council (SACEEC) has announced the winners of its New Products and Innovation Awards competition at the Electra Mining Africa exhibition, at the Expo... 


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South Africa targets China as key market for its farm produce
4th September 2024 By: Bloomberg

South Africa new 10-party coalition government aims to increase agricultural exports to China, part of a drive to forge closer ties with the Asian nation, fire up its economy and tackle a 34%... 


Russia launches major zinc concentrate plant after delays linked to fire, US sanctions
Russia launches major zinc concentrate plant after delays linked to fire, US sanctions
4th September 2024 By: Reuters

Russia's new Ozernoye plant, located next to the country's largest zinc mine, launched zinc concentrate production on Wednesday, the company said, after delays caused by a 2023 fire and US... 


City Power installs long-awaited new 88/11 kV substation in Eldorado Park
3rd September 2024 By: Schalk Burger

Johannesburg utility City Power opened the 88/11 kV Eldorado Park substation on September 3. The new substation, which has been eagerly awaited by the communities since 2015, has four 45 MVA... 


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Suppressing lithium-ion battery fires
30th August 2024

Lithium-ion batteries are used in various devices, from smartphones and laptops to electric vehicles and energy storage systems. While these batteries are generally regarded as safe, they can pose... 


The SWDR138B is one of the only fully OEM-certified excavator drill rigs available in the market.
Innovative drill technology takes centre stage at expo
30th August 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Mpumalanga-based drilling equipment distributor Azize Equipment will use Electra Mining to introduce its latest surface drill rig offerings to the African mining industry. Its updated lineup... 


Himoinsa delivered 4 MW in back-up power to the Lindi Jumbo mine.
Himoinsa provides standby power for Tanzania graphite mine
30th August 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Power generation equipment manufacturer Himoinsa has been selected as the turnkey supplier to provide power continuity to the Lindi Jumbo graphite mine, in Tanzania. The equipment supplier... 


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Headway made on fire-combating tech, new facility
30th August 2024

Ultra-high purity alumina (HPA) and related aluminium materials manufacturer Alpha HPA is making significant headway with its breakthrough technology to combat rising lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery... 


Safety tips for LPG cylinders for heating and cooking
Safety tips for LPG cylinders for heating and cooking
29th August 2024

With many residents turning to LPG for heating and also cooking, media reports have emerged about consumers buying or refilling LPG cylinders from unlicenced resellers. “It is important to note... 


Interruptions, natural disasters, fire and blackouts the main renewable energy sector risks
27th August 2024 By: Schalk Burger

The main risk facing companies in the renewable-energy sector in Africa and the Middle East is business interruption, which remains the foremost risk, with 63% of respondents to financial services... 


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Celebrating its 29th anniversary
27th August 2024

The Hydraulic Connection has established a reputation for supplying top-class products and services to the industrial sector The Hydraulic Connection develops, manufactures and supplies... 


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Boosting ESG with less invasive firefighting systems
23rd August 2024 By: Trent Roebeck

With fire hazards being a universal threat for many mining operations with their vast tracts of land, extensive infrastructure and the critical risk fires pose to underground mines, fire protection... 


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Ignis Fire Testing opens its new, expanded fire-testing facility in Cape Town
22nd August 2024 By: Irma Venter

Ignis Fire Testing has unveiled its new fire-testing workshop and laboratory in Blackheath, Cape Town. Owner Dirk Streicher says the new building, at 1 200 m2, and with an 18-m-high roof, is more... 


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AfriForum calls for improved security measures at SANDF bases
22nd August 2024 By: Rebecca Campbell

Lobbying and civil rights organisation AfriForum has called on Defence Minister Angie Motshekga to urgently investigate and address the significant decline in security at South African National... 


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AfriForum wants Motshekga to address ‘security failures’ at SANDF bases
22nd August 2024 By: Thabi Shomolekae

Non-governmental organisation AfriForum has urged Defence Minister Angie Motshekga to immediately address critical vulnerabilities that it says are jeopardising national security. AfriForum sent... 


SafeQuip Unveils New High-Performance Fire Blanket for Suppressing Lithium-Ion Battery Fires
20th August 2024

SafeQuip is proud to announce the launch of its newly developed range of high-performance, multi-use lithium-ion battery fire blankets. These blankets are specifically designed to address fires... 


Initial bids for Anglo's Australian coal mines next month, sources say
Initial bids for Anglo's Australian coal mines next month, sources say
20th August 2024 By: Reuters

First-round bids for Anglo American's Australian metallurgical coal mines are due by September 9, two sources said on Tuesday, as CEO Duncan Wanblad takes initial steps to simplify the company... 


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Advanced Group providing turnkey fire mitigation, suppression solutions
20th August 2024

Built on the back of a growing demand for a reliable, top-end service provider, safety and risk management specialist Advanced Group continues to evolve to include products and services that can... 


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