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Predicted productivity changes in oceans around Africa
Ocean productivity likely to decline in the future, satellite data shows – CSIR
12th February 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Of 15 global Earth system models of how climate change will impact oceans, those that project a future decline in primary production in oceans correlate most closely with remote sensing satellite... 


Hillside Aluminium in Richards Bay, which crushes and refines bauxite provided by Australia.
South32 secures Worsley bauxite project approval Down Under
12th February 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Sydney-, Johannesburg- and London-listed South32 on Wednesday reported Australian government environmental approval for the Worsley Mine Development Project Down Under. South32’s Hillside Aluminium... 


The International Commodity Summit 2025 (ICS2025): Addressing structural reform and policy fragmentation in South Africa’s manufacturing sector
12th February 2025

The International Commodity Summit 2025 (ICS2025) has officially launched, setting its sights on the critical challenges faced by South Africa's manufacturing sector, particularly within the... 


The many uses of platinum group metals.
Platinum group metals have major ‘urban mining’ plus, Johnson Matthey highlights
11th February 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Platinum group metals (PGMs)  – which are hosted and mined overwhelmingly in South Africa – have recycling rates approaching the 100% mark in some applications, with the carbon intensity of PGM... 


Mantengu chairperson Jonas Tshikundamalema
Mantengu buys MIB’s iron beneficiation plant
11th February 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

JSE-listed Mantengu Mining has acquired Masorini Iron Beneficiation’s (MIB’s) iron beneficiation plant in Phalaborwa, Limpopo, for R18.97-million. Mantengu says this strategic move positions the... 


Toll road tariff to increase by 4.84% from March 1 – Sanral
11th February 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

The South African National Roads Agency Limited (Sanral) has announced an adjustment to the toll tariffs, effective from March 1. The toll tariffs, which are adjusted yearly in line with the... 


Agreement signed to develop R1.8bn rare earth, critical battery elements refining facility in Africa
10th February 2025 By: Darren Parker

South African multidisciplinary asset manager Novare and ReElement Technologies Corporation, a subsidiary of Nasdaq-listed American Resources Corporation, has announced a R1.8-billion rare earth... 


Image of The Godwin BD150 dri-prime pump from Integrated Pump Technology
Dewatering pump meets a range of needs
10th February 2025

A multipurpose dewatering pump designed to meet the needs of a wide range of applications in construction sector, industrial project, utility maintenance, and emergency dewatering applications is... 


When size matters: SAPPMA reports strong growth in large diameter plastic pipe market
When size matters: SAPPMA reports strong growth in large diameter plastic pipe market
10th February 2025

The Southern African Plastic Pipe Manufacturers Association (SAPPMA) has reported significant growth in the demand for large diameter plastic pipes, highlighting an industry-wide shift towards more... 


A truck at the Loulo-Gounkoto mine
Mali gold production plunges 23% in 2024
10th February 2025 By: Reuters

Mali's industrial gold production plunged 23% to 51 metric tons last year from 66.5 tons in 2023, the West African country's mines ministry said. Mali is one of Africa's top gold producers and home... 


President Cyril Ramaphosa
Business cautiously optimistic on SoNA commitments, but execution will be critical
7th February 2025 By: Darren Parker

President Cyril Ramaphosa’s State of the Nation Address (SoNA), delivered on February 6, has been met with cautious optimism. The Bureau of Economic Research (BER) commended the SoNA’s focus on the... 


BMI expects lower metal prices this year
BMI expects lower metal prices this year
7th February 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Market analyst BMI – a unit of Fitch Solutions – has forecast that metal prices will average slightly lower this year than in 2024, with BMI head of commodities analysis director Sabrin Chowdhury... 


Cape Town adopts treated effluent irrigation; offers industry low price to take up supply
Cape Town adopts treated effluent irrigation; offers industry low price to take up supply
7th February 2025 By: Irma Venter

The City of Cape Town is commissioning treated effluent irrigation connections at a number of city recreation and parks facilities in a move it says will likely save between 2.5-million and... 


Rio Tinto and WA govt team up on Pilbara water
Rio Tinto and WA govt team up on Pilbara water
7th February 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The Western Australian government has signed a memorandum of understanding to join forces with mining company Rio Tinto to strengthen water security in the Pilbara. The West Pilbara Water Supply... 


African development financier successfully secures major Islamic finance facility
7th February 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

African infrastructure and industrial development funding agency, the Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), has made a successful strategic return to the Islamic finance market, after a gap of eight... 


President Cyril Ramaphosa
Mixed reactions to Ramaphosa’s SoNA
7th February 2025 By: Thabi Shomolekae

Opposition parties have expressed mixed reactions to President Cyril Ramaphosa’s State of the Nation Address, with the GOOD Party praising Ramaphosa’s steady and diplomatic tone in the face of US... 


Nosiphiwo Mzamo, CEO of the State Diamond Trader
Nosiphiwo Mzamo
7th February 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

This week we profile Nosiphiwo Mzamo, CEO of the State Diamond Trader, a State-owned entity operating in the diamond industry that aims to grow local diamond beneficiation 


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Critical minerals miners urged to integrate circularity, communities from start
7th February 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Circularity and community engagement have emerged as key factors for critical minerals mining as more countries and companies turn their focus to the “new” minerals required for green energy and... 


An image of rental forklifts in a warehouse
Rental solutions benefit materials handling projects
7th February 2025

Short-term rental solutions for materials handling equipment can be highly beneficial for operations, such as agriculture, logistics and warehousing, which are accompanied by fluctuating needs. In... 


The above image depicts a BMG technician testing a VSD drive
VSD workshop boosts support, expertise in Western Cape
7th February 2025 By: Lynne Davies

Given the criticality of variable-speed drives (VSD) in systems, it is non-negotiable that there are aftersales services, backup support, warranty centres and repair services. This led to the... 


The above image depicts a few of the exhibitions at KITE 2023
Exhibition to showcase control solutions’ advancement
7th February 2025

Regional trade show, the KwaZulu-Natal Industrial Technology Exhibition (KITE) – held at the Durban Exhibition Centre from July 22 to 24 – aims to showcase technological advancements that have... 


OPEN SYSTEM Layer Seven Automation’s aim was to create centralised control architecture that would increase the efficiency of the system and reduce costs
Open control system reduces conveyor’s maintenance costs
7th February 2025

With more frequent malfunctions occurring along the conveyor line of the system of one of Australia’s leading office equipment supplier’s main distribution centre, its management team commissioned... 


An image of metallurgical silicon production at Ferroglobe's plant in Sabón, which has three furnaces in operation
Producer eyes increased silicon metal production
7th February 2025 By: Nadine Ramdass

In an effort to strengthen the US silicon metal supply chain and meet forecasted demand in growing industries, such as electric vehicles (EVs), silicon metal and silicon-based alloys producer,... 


Various grades of platinum ore on a black surface
Third consecutive platinum market deficit in 2025 – WPIC
7th February 2025

Following two consecutive platinum market deficits in 2023 and 2024, the World Platinum Investment Council (WPIC) forecasts this year to again remain in deficit by as much as 539 000 oz, with total... 


Siemens launches Sinova electrical product range
7th February 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

Technology group Siemens Southern Africa has launched a new range of electrical products catering to emerging markets, for use in industrial applications, buildings, infrastructure and utilities.... 


Aerial view of the Lumwana mine
Lumwana superpit expansion, Zambia – update
7th February 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

The project is extending its Technical Education, Vocational and Entrepreneurship Training Authority-accredited training centre to equip local workers with critical skills.  


Image of construction workers
Arterial industrial estate, South Africa
7th February 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Growthpoint Properties plans to build an industrial estate that will include warehouse units and offices. 


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Critical minerals miners urged to integrate circularity, communities from start
7th February 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Circularity and community engagement have emerged as key factors for critical minerals mining as more countries and companies turn their focus to the “new” minerals required for green energy and... 


Underground at the Okiep copper project Flat mines
Okiep Copper Project, South Africa – update
7th February 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

The suspensive conditions to transactions between Orion Minerals’ New Okiep Exploration Company and New Okiep Mining Company, and historically disadvantaged South Africans, have been met, allowing... 


Hudaco’s full-year performance shows signs of recovery
6th February 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

JSE-listed Hudaco Industries is “very pleased” with its financial results for the full-year ended November 30, 2024, with signs of improvement seen in the latter months following a poor first-half... 


Awards will celebrate Africa's supply chain leaders
Awards will celebrate Africa's supply chain leaders
6th February 2025

Entries Open for 2025 Africa Supply Chain Excellence Awards The achievements of businesses and individuals working in the supply chain management field will be recognised at this year’s fourth... 


AMSA postpones longs wind down by month amid intense rescue talks with government
AMSA postpones longs wind down by month amid intense rescue talks with government
6th February 2025 By: Terence Creamer

Steel producer ArcelorMittal South Africa (AMSA) has postponed the wind down of its longs business by a month to allow talks with government on possible ways to prevent the closure to progress, as... 


Transnet seeks bidders for Lilly pipeline repurposing
6th February 2025 By: Schalk Burger

State-owned Transnet Pipelines has issued a request for proposals (RfP) from interested parties to enter into an agreement to secure pipeline capacity in the repurposed Lilly pipeline. The... 


BMG Sales Manager: Projects Kevin Sterley talks to Mining Weekly at Investing in African Mining Indaba 2025.
BMG is a one-stop-shop for all essential engineering components
5th February 2025

Industrial equipment supplier BMG is a complete process solutions provider to all sectors of industry, meaning customers can access all essential quality branded engineering components, technical... 


South Africa must leverage its critical minerals resources to drive growth – Mintek CEO
5th February 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Mining research council Mintek CEO Dr Molefi Motuku has emphasised the need to leverage South Africa’s critical minerals resources, estimated to be worth more than $2.5-trillion, to drive economic... 


King's School West Rand unveils 4IR education laboratory
5th February 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Nonprofit education organisation King's School West Rand has unveiled a Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) laboratory designed, planned and built in collaboration with technology education company... 


Hitachi Global Air Power regional sales manager for sub-Saharan Africa Donald Good speaks to Mining Weekly at the Investing in African Mining Indaba.
Hitachi Global Air Power powering African mining industry
5th February 2025

Global industrial compressed air manufacturer Hitachi Global Air Power builds the machines that power industry. Headquartered in Michigan City, Indiana, in the US, its compressed air solutions... 


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HJS South Africa to Launch with Exclusive Golf Day Event
5th February 2025

Industry Leaders Gather to Champion Sustainability and Worker Safety HJS South Africa, the latest branch of the globally renowned HJS Emission Technology, is set to officially launch on 21 February... 


Beier Envirotec CEO Mawethu Ntsholo talks to Mining Weekly at Investing in African Mining Indaba 2025
Beier Envirotec produces specialist textiles for S African market
5th February 2025

Beier Envirotec is a baghouse specialist and an experienced South African producer of technical textiles and environmental filtration products. The company's range of products include: 


Joanne Bate
Bate still expects to play role in green transition following IDC departure
5th February 2025 By: Terence Creamer

Former Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) COO Joanne Bate, who departed the development financier at the end of January, expects to continue to play some role in South Africa’s green energy... 


US$1.5+Billion Investment pipeline at Africa’s Green Economy Summit
US$1.5+Billion Investment pipeline at Africa’s Green Economy Summit
5th February 2025

Sanlam Investments is proud to sponsor Africa’s Green Economy Summit (AGES) 2025, scheduled to take place from 19-21 February 2025 at the Century City Conference Centre in Cape Town. AGES is a... 


President Cyril Ramaphosa
CDE calls on Ramaphosa to show how GNU is enacting much-needed reforms
4th February 2025 By: Darren Parker

The Centre for Development and Enterprise (CDE) has urged President Cyril Ramaphosa to use the upcoming State of the Nation Address (SoNA) on February 6 to show how the Government of National Unity... 


WEG Africa sales and marketing director Rodrigo Cetenareski speaks to Mining Weekly at Investing in African Mining Indaba 2025.
Motor manufacturer offers diverse range of products across the African continent
4th February 2025

Global solutions provider of industrial electrical technologies WEG was founded in 1961 and has grown into one of the largest electric motor manufacturers in the world, producing more than... 


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