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ATNS signs contract with Embraer Group company to modernise air traffic flow management in South Africa
18th September 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

South Africa's State-owned Air Traffic and Navigation Services (ATNS) has signed a contract with Embraer Group company Atech to replace the current air traffic flow management (ATFM) system. The... 


An April 2025 view of the Blackwater site in British Columbia.
Artemis Gold lifts Blackwater capacity, orders long-lead equipment for Phase 2
18th September 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Artemis Gold has approved plans to increase throughput at its Blackwater mine in British Columbia, announcing a 33% expansion of the Phase 1 processing plant and placing orders for key equipment... 


Orion CEO Tony Lennox.
Prieska copper project uplifted by Glencore's financing and offtake term sheet
17th September 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Orion Minerals’ Prieska copper/zinc mine, in South Africa’s well-endowed Northern Cape, has received a prospective financing and offtake uplift through the signing of a non-binding term sheet with... 


Tanya Zack
The Chaos Precinct: Johannesburg as a port city – Tanya Zack
17th September 2025

The Chaos Precinct presents a compelling, brave – at times, lyrical – narrative of how migrant Ethiopians have shaped a trading post in Johannesburg’s inner city. On maps it is defined as the... 


Fourmile to produce up to 750 000 oz/y, says Barrick
Fourmile to produce up to 750 000 oz/y, says Barrick
16th September 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Gold and copper major Barrick Mining is casting its Nevada Fourmile project as one of the most significant gold discoveries in decades, with new studies suggesting it could become a top global... 


North American Lithium in Quebec
Sayona study backs NAL expansion with lower costs, higher returns
16th September 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX- and Nasdaq-listed Sayona Mining has released the results of a scoping study into the expansion of its North American Lithium (NAL) operation in Québec, confirming improved economics through... 


Fuels Industry Association of South Africa CE Avhapfani Tshifularo
South Africa grants long-term leases to oil majors at key Durban fuel hub
16th September 2025 By: Reuters

South Africa has granted oil majors and traders, including BP and Vitol, extended access at its main petrochemical hub, ending years of wrangling over short-term leases that threatened investment... 


United Nations Climate Change Executive Secretary Simon Stiell.
South Africa’s coal-to-clean funding support highlighted in UN Climate Change release
15th September 2025 By: Martin Creamer

South Africa's just transition that protects workers and communities while scaling-up renewables to strengthen energy security is being held up as an example of climate mitigation advance by the UN... 


Oxygen producing machinery on site at a mine
On-site oxygen boosts gold recovery
15th September 2025 By: Devina Haripersad

Several gold mines across sub-Saharan Africa have confirmed that they are saving up to 70% in costs by switching from delivered oxygen to their own on-site systems, says oxygen and nitrogen... 


Newark road at the Port of Richards Bay
Newark road upgrade 75% complete; to improve Richards Bay port access
15th September 2025 By: Schalk Burger

State-owned Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) reports that the upgrade of Newark road, which serves as one of the Port of Richards Bay’s most important access routes, is 75% complete. Since... 


From estates to corporates: Securex South Africa offers tailored solutions
From estates to corporates: Securex South Africa offers tailored solutions
15th September 2025

Cape Town’s thriving tech ecosystem makes it the ideal host for the inaugural Securex South Africa Cape Town event, taking place from 21 to 23 October 2025 at the Cape Town International Convention... 


Rescue efforts ongoing at Freeport's Grasberg mine, operations still on halt
Rescue efforts ongoing at Freeport's Grasberg mine, operations still on halt
15th September 2025 By: Reuters

Efforts to rescue seven workers at Freeport Indonesia's Grasberg copper and gold mine are continuing one week after a heavy mud flow trapped them underground, a mining ministry official said on... 


St Barbara explores Touquoy restart as Nova Scotia strengthens permitting regime
St Barbara explores Touquoy restart as Nova Scotia strengthens permitting regime
15th September 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Gold miner St Barbara has welcomed improvements to the permitting environment in Nova Scotia, Canada, announcing on Monday that it had withdrawn its Supreme Court appeal over reclamation conditions... 


AFSIC – Investing in Africa Returns to London on October 14–15, 2025
12th September 2025

AFSIC – Investing in Africa, one of the most influential investment events focused on Africa, is set to take place in London on October 14th and 15th, 2025, in London. Backed by major supporters... 


Freeport still searching for 7 missing workers at Grasberg
Freeport still searching for 7 missing workers at Grasberg
12th September 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Freeport-McMoRan said on Friday its Indonesian unit was continuing around-the-clock efforts to locate seven missing contractors after a mudflow blocked access routes at its Grasberg block cave mine... 


LONG-TERM OPPORTUNITY South Africa faces challenges such as deep geology, legacy environmental issues and slow permitting, but long-term opportunity outweighs these hurdles
Tech, ESG alignment set to unlock mineral potential
12th September 2025 By: Devina Haripersad

To locate mineral resources globally and lay the groundwork to introduce the applicable solutions in Africa, mining and exploration advisory company DMT Group is using advanced technology and... 


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Modern mining challenges necessitate optimised pumps
12th September 2025 By: Nadine Ramdass

Mining operations are demanding pumps with higher hydraulic efficiency, lower energy use and longer wear life to lower costs, improve environmental impact and meet modern operational demands, says... 


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Worries persist despite recent moves to overhaul air traffic entity
12th September 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

South Africa’s aviation sector faces a critical test as recent systemic failures at State-owned Air Traffic and Navigation Services (ATNS) disrupt operations and cause delays, triggering safety... 


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Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, Ethiopia – update
12th September 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Ethiopia has officially inaugurated the dam. 


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Worries persist despite recent moves to overhaul air traffic entity
12th September 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

South Africa’s aviation sector faces a critical test as recent systemic failures at State-owned Air Traffic and Navigation Services (ATNS) disrupt operations and cause delays, triggering safety... 


Akobo surpasses August gold target amid operational upgrades
11th September 2025 By: Darren Parker

Scandinavian gold producer Akobo Minerals has produced about 7 kg of doré gold at its Ethiopian operations in August, exceeding its minimum target of 5 kg, despite heavy rain and challenging site... 


City of Ekurhuleni Development, Planning and Real Estate MMC Nomadlozi Nkosi and Schréder CEO Philippe Felten
Beka Schréder launches new head office
11th September 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Luminaire manufacturer Beka Schréder has opened its new head office, in Olifantsfontein, Gauteng, with the aim to streamline workflows, reduce production bottlenecks and enable quicker turnaround... 


World Platinum Investment Council Director of Research Edward Sterck.
Demand for platinum as an investment product is 'extremely strong'
11th September 2025 By: Martin Creamer

The demand for platinum as an investment product is currently “extremely strong”.. “We’re seeing Chinese consumers who are looking for hard assets that are also liquid. With the increase in the... 


Improve Your Plant's Safety and Efficiency with a FUCHS LUBRICANTS LCCP Audit
Improve Your Plant's Safety and Efficiency with a FUCHS LUBRICANTS LCCP Audit
11th September 2025

In the highly scrutinised business of food and beverage manufacturing, keeping your production line running smoothly is critical. Balancing operational efficiency, product quality, and adherence to... 


Lillian Ngoyi street to reopen to traffic; public transport routes return to original configurations
11th September 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Lilian Ngoyi street, in Johannesburg, will officially reopen to traffic on September 12, with Phase 1 of the rehabilitation project completed, the Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA) says. Public... 


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Rising nationalism, global rivalry demands adaptation by already struggling ferroalloy sector
11th September 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Within an increasingly complex, multipolar and fragmented global system, critical materials, including ferroalloys, are becoming an economic priority, an energy and climate policy consideration and... 


Highfield terminates project finance facility as lenders exit
Highfield terminates project finance facility as lenders exit
11th September 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Highfield Resources, the Australian potash company behind the Muga potash project in northern Spain, has fully terminated its senior secured project finance facility after the last lenders, ING,... 


Livestock health, traceability needed for export growth, Absa AgriTrends report shows
11th September 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Export-led growth hinges on livestock health and traceability, and robust biosecurity systems, disease surveillance and coordinated response mechanisms are critically important to protect South... 


Miners dominate TSX top-30-performing stocks ranking
Miners dominate TSX top-30-performing stocks ranking
9th September 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

The Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) on Tuesday unveiled its yearly TSX30 ranking, with mining companies – particularly gold producers – making up more than half of the 2025 list. The TSX30 ranks the... 


 TOMRA Mining breaks new ground in underground rock salt sorting pilot project at K+S Zielitz mine
TOMRA Mining breaks new ground in underground rock salt sorting pilot project at K+S Zielitz mine
9th September 2025

The underground X-ray Transmission (XRT) sorting pilot plant at the Zielitz mine, developed by TOMRA in collaboration with K+S, sets a new benchmark for efficient, sustainable potash mining. The... 


Freeport halts Indonesia's Grasberg mining operations after underground incident
Freeport halts Indonesia's Grasberg mining operations after underground incident
9th September 2025 By: Reuters

Freeport-McMoRan said on Tuesday it temporarily halted mining in Indonesia's Grasberg minerals district after a large flow of wet material blocked access to parts of its underground mine,... 


The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam
Ethiopia launches massive hydropower dam against bitter Egyptian opposition
9th September 2025 By: Reuters

Ethiopia officially inaugurates Africa's largest hydroelectric dam on Tuesday, a project that will provide energy to millions of Ethiopians while deepening a rift with downstream Egypt that has... 


Anton Lourens, CEO of Booyco Electronics
Operational readiness is key to PDS implementation on mines
8th September 2025

Level 9 vehicle intervention for collision avoidance has been mandatory on South African mines since 2022, yet the effective roll-out of proximity detection systems (PDS) remains slower than... 


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4 200 MW SAPP deficit underscores urgency of regional power integration – Graham-Maré
5th September 2025 By: Darren Parker

Although the Southern African Power Pool (SAPP) faces a series of significant obstacles – such as insufficient transmission infrastructure; drought conditions affecting hydropower plants; theft and... 


Pan American Silver closes MAG Silver acquisition
5th September 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

NYSE-listed Pan American Silver said on Thursday it had completed its acquisition of MAG Silver, adding a 44% stake in the Juanicipio silver mine in Mexico to its portfolio along with two... 


Lesotho Prime Minister Sam Matekane has unveiled an ambitious dual-track strategy to help navigate diamond headwinds.
Dull diamond market brings Lesotho Prime Minister to Perth to help shine new rare earths jewel
5th September 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The global diamond market may be facing a challenging period, but the Kingdom of Lesotho is not sitting idle. In an address at the Africa Down Under conference, in Perth, Prime Minister Sam... 


Fire protection equipment
Firms target refineries’ upgrade ambitions
5th September 2025 By: Devina Haripersad

South African fire protection equipment supplier DoseTech has partnered with Italian company SA Fire Protection to provide African refineries with advanced fire protection systems as the sector... 


Michael Feldon, MD of DoseTech
Michael Feldon
5th September 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

This week we profile Michael Feldon, MD of DoseTech, which supplies and supports the latest firefighting equipment and technology 


An image of the GEDA Solarlift in action
Solar panel lifting product simplifies solar system installation
5th September 2025

The solar energy market is surging in South Africa – particularly in the commercial and industrial sectors – as businesses seek cost-effective, sustainable solutions to manage rising electricity... 


Image of drill core from the Cascabel project
Cascabel copper/gold/silver project, Ecuador – update
5th September 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

SolGold is shifting its tax domicile to Switzerland as the company advances the Cascabel project into development. 


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Mine Waste Solutions – Kareerand TSF, South Africa – update
5th September 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Good progress has been made at the expansion project. 


DWS opens water resource rehabilitation guidelines for public input
4th September 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has embarked on the public consultations for its draft ‘Rehabilitation Management Guidelines (RMG) for Water Resources’. Interested stakeholders have... 


BCG project leader Lindokuhle Shongwe.
Unleash Africa's energy, critical minerals to uplift continent, Boston Consulting exhorts
4th September 2025 By: Martin Creamer

With the world's energy transition accelerating and nations scrambling to secure resilient supply chains, Africa has what the world needs. In fact, the continent is seen to be in pole position to... 


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