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Vanadium produced at the Maracás Menchen mine
Largo partners with Stryten Energy to establish US vanadium electrolyte manufacturing JV
20th December 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Largo Clean Energy Corp (LCE), a subsidiary of TSX- and Nasdaq-listed supplier of vanadium and ilmenite products Largo, has entered into definitive agreements with an affiliate of US-based battery... 


Horizon completes Pennys Find PFS, which confirms project’s viability
18th December 2024 By: Simone Liedtke

ASX-listed Horizon Minerals has completed the prefeasibility study (PFS) for the Pennys Find gold project, in Western Australia. The PFS confirms the project’s viability as a high-grade underground... 


Idemitsu to take majority stake in Australian vanadium developer Vecco
18th December 2024 By: Reuters

Japan's Idemitsu Kosan 5019.T said on Wednesday it would increase its stake in Vecco Group to 50.1% from 14.7%, gaining a majority in the Australian vanadium developer as part of its expansion into... 


Mandalay targeting gold production of up to 95 000 oz for 2025
18th December 2024 By: Simone Liedtke

TSX-listed Mandalay Resources Corporation is targeting consolidated gold-equivalent production of between 85 000 oz and 95 000 oz as part of its production and cost guidance for 2025. This includes... 


The 2 488 ct Motswedi
Lucara names 2 488 ct and 1 094 ct diamonds
18th December 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Canada-headquartered Lucara Diamond Corp has named the 2 488 ct diamond recovered at its Karowe mine, in Botswana, in August Motswedi, which means a water spring or the flow of underground water... 


Nioko proposes buyout of Hummingbird amid the latter’s financial struggles
17th December 2024 By: Simone Liedtke

African investment company CIG's wholly-owned subsidiary Nioko Resources Corporation has announced a recommended cash offer to acquire debt-ridden Aim-listed Hummingbird Resources, aiming to... 


Structural reforms needed for growth in South Africa, collaboration crucial – BLSA
17th December 2024 By: Schalk Burger

Growth in South Africa cannot occur without underlying structural reforms and, to accelerate the implementation of structural reforms, effective collaboration between business, labour and... 


Vanguard's facility in the Clairwood Logistics Park
Vanguard Logistics signs ten-year Clairwood lease with Fortress
13th December 2024 By: Schalk Burger

Logistics and supply chain solutions provider Vanguard Logistics South Africa has signed a a ten-year lease for a new 13 000 m² warehouse at Clairwood Logistics Park, in KwaZulu-Natal, with real... 


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Paragon provided the in-dam hydraulic tailings remining infrastructure
Modern remining equipment used at MTR
13th December 2024 By: Simone Liedtke

Tailings solutions provider Paragon Tailings’ involvement in gold producer Pan African Resources’ (PAR’s) Mogale Tailings Retreatment (MTR) operation has reinforced the growing importance of... 


The Cigar Lake mine
Canada weighs export taxes on uranium, oil if Trump starts trade war
12th December 2024 By: Bloomberg

Canada is examining the use of export taxes on major commodities it exports to the US — including uranium, oil and potash — if incoming President Donald Trump carries out his threat to impose broad... 


The cornerstone of South Africa’s steel industry under threat
The cornerstone of South Africa’s steel industry under threat
12th December 2024

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


Ontario Premier Dough Ford and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
‘We can’t sit back’: Canada’s Premiers float retaliatory options against Trump
12th December 2024 By: Bloomberg

Canada’s provincial premiers are helping to assemble a list of possible retaliatory measures if President-elect Donald Trump follows through on a threat to apply 25% tariffs against all goods the... 


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Industrial on-site gas generation
11th December 2024

A comprehensive solution to help industries manage on-site gas requirements undertakes to help simplify operations, lower costs and enhance sustainability. Atlas Copco Compressor Technique says... 


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Joburg Water optimistic regarding turnaround plan amid challenges, R27bn backlog
11th December 2024 By: Natasha Odendaal

Against a challenging backdrop of high – and rising – water demand, illegal connections, nonpayment for water, servitude encroachments and aging infrastructure, Johannesburg Water is happy with the... 


Critical Mineral Resources signs exclusive antimony agreement
10th December 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

London-listed Critical Mineral Resources has announced its first exclusive offtake contract. The company recently signed an agreement for the purchase of high-grade antimony ore, mined by a... 


dragline on coal mine
Thungela expected to exceed full-year export saleable production guidance for 2024
10th December 2024 By: Darren Parker

Based on coal producer Thungela Resources’ performance from January 1 to November 30, CFO Deon Smith has expressed confidence that the company would exceed its full-year export saleable production... 


BLSA CEO Busi Mavuso
Fixing logistics, water sectors still long way off in South Africa - BLSA
9th December 2024 By: Schalk Burger

While South Africa is starting to see the fruits of energy sector reforms, it still has a long way to go to fix the water, and transport and logistics sectors despite recent progress, says business... 


Vesconite Hilube line shaft bushings have proven successful in seawater lift pumps and oil waste-disposal pumps on the Gulf Coast
Vesconite Hilube revolutionises pump performance on the Gulf Coast
9th December 2024

One of Vesconite Bearings’ innovative bushing materials, Vesconite Hilube, has assisted a US pump manufacturing company on the Gulf Coast in coping with its harsh and highly corrosive operating... 


Triton sells 70% of Mozambique graphite project
9th December 2024 By: Darren Parker

ASX-listed Triton Minerals has entered into a share sale and purchase agreement (SSAP) with Chinese company Shandong Yulong Gold through its wholly-owned subsidiary NQM Gold 2 for an interest in... 


Pan African CEO Cobus Loots speaking at Mogale
Pan African’s 2024 gold activity uplifted by year-end share issue
9th December 2024 By: Martin Creamer

Midtier gold mining company Pan African Resources, which has been top of the pops as a South African gold share for the most part of this year, on Monday uplifted its 2024 activity further with a... 


Speewah fluorite gains major project status
Speewah fluorite gains major project status
9th December 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

The Speewah fluorite project, in Western Australia, has been granted 'major project status' by the Australian government, one of only 16 projects nationwide to receive this recognition. The award... 


Driving Innovation in Grid Operation and Protection Through Advanced Telecom Solutions
Driving Innovation in Grid Operation and Protection Through Advanced Telecom Solutions
9th December 2024

The integration of AI-driven grid management and advanced telecommunications solutions is revolutionising energy systems worldwide, and Africa is no exception. These technologies are critical... 


The Zinkgruvan mine in Sweden
Lundin sells two European mines to Boliden
9th December 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

Canada-headquartered Lundin Mining on Monday announced the sale of its Neves-Corvo mine, in Portugal, and Zinkgruvan mine, in Sweden, to miner Boliden for up to $1.52-billion. The transaction... 


New Caledonia nickel miner flags ‘fragile’ outlook after restart
New Caledonia nickel miner flags ‘fragile’ outlook after restart
9th December 2024 By: Bloomberg

Nickel miner Prony Resources New Caledonia warned that its Goro mine in the French territory is economically vulnerable after a recent suspension due to unrest, even as the company restarts... 


SSR set to become third-biggest gold miner in US with CC&V acquisition
SSR set to become third-biggest gold miner in US with CC&V acquisition
6th December 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

Denver-based SSR Mining has announced a $275-million acquisition of the Cripple Creek & Victor (CC&V) gold mine in Colorado from Newmont, marking a significant expansion of SSR’s gold production... 


Wheaton subsidiary acquires gold stream over Allied Gold’s Ethiopian project
6th December 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Canadian multinational Wheaton Precious Metals’ (WPM's) wholly-owned subsidiary Wheaton Precious Metals International (WPMI) has entered into a definitive precious metals purchase agreement with... 


Vicious cycle of municipal debt to water boards calls for comprehensive, urgent measures – Minister
6th December 2024 By: Natasha Odendaal

Decisive action is required to break the "vicious cycles" plaguing municipalities and the water sector at large as municipal debt to water boards continues to rise, Cooperative Governance and... 


Betrayal of world’s vulnerable
6th December 2024 By: Martin Zhuwakinyu

When negotiators from Africa headed to Baku, Azerbaijan, last month for this year’s iteration of the global climate jamboree known as the Congress of the Parties, they – like their counterparts... 


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Olifants Management Model Programme, South Africa
6th December 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

The programme is resequencing the original Olifants River Water Resources Development Project – Phase 2. 


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Lesotho Highlands Water Project – Phase II
6th December 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

The Lesotho Highlands Development Authority has awarded the engineering design and construction supervision contract for the Oxbow Hydropower Scheme. 


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Admixtures improve concrete performance in water-related applications
5th December 2024

Water-retaining structures such as water treatment plants and storage reservoirs strength and durability from concrete and admixtures can help enhance the performance of concrete, making it last... 


A$30m raise caps successful year at  Larvotto’s Hillgrove antimony project
A$30m raise caps successful year at Larvotto’s Hillgrove antimony project
5th December 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

Australian exploration and development company Larvotto Resources on Thursday announced a A$30-million capital raise to continue advancing its Hillgrove antimony project. The capital raise, which... 


Mining Association of Canada president Pierre Gratton
Canada mining group uses China ban to push back on Trump tariffs
4th December 2024 By: Bloomberg

Canada Mining Group Uses China Ban to Push Back on Trump Tariffs 


Nampak production line
Nampak posts marked profitability growth amid turnaround efforts
2nd December 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

JSE-listed packaging manufacturer Nampak’s turnaround plan has resulted in its earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (Ebitda) increasing by R1.1-billion from R343-million... 


Bridge weight restrictions to impact Man Choch trucking operations
2nd December 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Alaska gold miner Contango has provided its 2025 gold production guidance, reaffirming expectations for strong cash flow despite facing rising operating costs at its Manh Choh mine. While the... 


tormin mine
Mineral Sands Resources suspends operations at Tormin as it seeks funding
2nd December 2024 By: Darren Parker

The business rescue practitioners (BRPs) of Mineral Sands Resources (MSR) are seeking funding solutions following an urgent claim from the Tormin mine’s post commencement funding (PCF) provider.... 


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... 


Australian gold output falls amid volatile gold prices
Australian gold output falls amid volatile gold prices
2nd December 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Australian gold production dipped slightly in the September quarter of 2024, with output falling to 73 t, according to Melbourne-based consultants Surbiton Associates. This represents a decrease... 


Tharisa mine.
Downstream beneficiation investment starting to show commercial results – Tharisa
29th November 2024 By: Martin Creamer

Investment in downstream beneficiation is starting to pay dividends and to show real commercial results, says Tharisa CEO Phoevos Pouroulis. “We sold our first commercial chrome alloy to an... 


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Multotec launches R100m screening media factory to boost efficiency, production capacity
29th November 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

Metallurgy and process engineering company Multotec recently completed construction of its new R100-million screening media factory to consolidate its South African injection-moulded polyurethane... 


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Reducing dust emissions during material transfer
29th November 2024

Advanced transfer chutes help industrial operations comply with environmental regulations while reducing emissions risks to workers, local communities, and ecosystems. Weba Chute Systems designs... 


Image of Godwin dewatering pump at the base of a ravine
Local pump used to dewater Senegal openpit mine
29th November 2024

South African company Integrated Pump Technology has secured an order for its first Godwin HL150 pump to a mine in Senegal, where it will provide dewatering services for an openpit operation with... 


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Mini machines still going strong
29th November 2024

Defined by their compact size, manoeuvrability and versatility, Wacker Neuson's range of mini and compact excavators are designed for the challenging environments of Africa’s construction and... 


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