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Necsa Group CEO Loyiso Tyabashe
Necsa secures approval for detailed design phase for multipurpose reactor
17th February 2025 By: Schalk Burger

State-owned South African Nuclear Energy Corporation (Necsa) has secured approval, as well as R1.2-billion in funding, from government for the second phase of its multipurpose reactor, which... 


TechAccess achieves Schneider Electric Elite Partner status
TechAccess achieves Schneider Electric Elite Partner status
17th February 2025

Schneider Electric, the world’s most sustainable company and leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation and its longstanding partner, TechAccess’ partnership has over... 


How field services drive modernisation that propels industrial success and sustainability
How field services drive modernisation that propels industrial success and sustainability
17th February 2025

Industry modernisation is crucial for maintaining competitiveness and addressing rapidly evolving market demands, specifically now as industries face increasing pressure to enhance efficiency and... 


Sun Silver and James Bay Minerals announce leadership changes
17th February 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Australia-listed juniors Sun Silver and James Bay Minerals on Monday announced key board and management appointments as both companies position themselves for their next phase of growth. Sun... 


The NOA Group's 10.1 MW Eland Solar PV plant, in Welkom
NOA Group gearing up to supply wheeled electricity after securing trading licence
17th February 2025 By: Terence Creamer

The trading arm of private energy company NOA is gearing up to supply wheeled renewable electricity to multiple customers in South Africa following the National Energy Regulator of South Africa’s... 


Abalone
CSIR develops satellite tool to sound alert on red tides
17th February 2025 By: Irma Venter

Abalone farmers along the South African coastline now have access to an online tool, developed by the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), that allows them to track marine algal... 


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Afrimat notes some improvement in conditions following tough first-half
17th February 2025 By: Darren Parker

JSE-listed mining and materials group Afrimat has warned that losses in its cement segment and a weaker-than-expected performance from its anthracite segment will mean that its results for the 2025... 


CEO Craig Miller
Craig Miller excited at prospect of demerged AngloPlat being resurgent PGM producer
17th February 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Soon-to-be renamed Anglo American Platinum is being positioned to be as competitive as possible for the long term and to deliver on its full potential for all of stakeholders, CEO Craig Miller made... 


DWS assures Hammanskraal water safe to drink after storm-related power challenge
17th February 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

Water in Hammanskraal is safe to drink after a water supply interruption led to temporary turbidity in the drinking water earlier in February. According to the Department of Water and Sanitation... 


Over 40 people killed in Mali mine collapse
17th February 2025 By: Reuters

Forty-three people, mostly women, were killed after an artisanal gold mine collapsed in western Mali on Saturday, the head of an industry union said. The accident took place near the town of... 


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More coordination needed to tackle Hartbeespoort dam pollution
17th February 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

An increase in intergovernmental commitment and stakeholder coordination is required to mitigate the ongoing pollution that plagues the Hartbeespoort dam. The dam, which was constructed in 1921 and... 


TLT-Turbo Africa sales engineer Katlego Nchabeleng speaks to Mining Weekly in studio.
TLT-Turbo Africa bolstering local presence in providing ventilation solutions
17th February 2025

Ventilation specialist TLT-Turbo Africa, a black-empowered subsidiary of globally-renowned, TLT-Turbo Fan Group, is at the forefront of delivering advanced ventilation solutions tailored to the... 


Navigating global sustainability standards and the impact for Africa
14th February 2025 By: Shannon de Ryhove

As the world intensifies its focus on sustainability, Africa faces unique challenges and opportunities in aligning with global standards, a panel of experts revealed during a webinar hosted by... 


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Tau welcomes appointment of Lerato Mataboge as AU Infrastructure and Energy Commissioner
14th February 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau has welcomed the election of Lerato Mataboge as the African Union (AU) Commissioner for Infrastructure and Energy, describing it as a “momentous... 


Solar PV panels
Low-emission energy sources set to cater for burgeoning electricity demand up to 2027
14th February 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The International Energy Agency (IEA) anticipates global electricity consumption will increase at the fastest pace in years over 2025 to 2027, fuelled by growing industrial production, rising use... 


Empowering businesses to prosper as prosumers – how Schneider Electric’s EcoStruxure DERMS transforms energy management
Empowering businesses to prosper as prosumers – how Schneider Electric’s EcoStruxure DERMS transforms energy management
14th February 2025

As more businesses adopt renewable energy solutions like rooftop solar and energy storage, they become prosumers – both consumers and producers of energy – a trend that presents organisations with... 


WELL-SUITED
The simplified overhead crane is well suited to standard factory and mining applications
Tailored crane solutions advancing DRC mines
14th February 2025 By: Simone Liedtke

Crane manufacturer Condra is solidifying its position as a supplier of cranes in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), leveraging its expertise in durable, application-specific equipment to meet... 


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Tech integration boosting competitiveness
14th February 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

In noting the proliferation of technologies such as AI, Big Data, the Internet of Things (IoT) and digital twins in business operations across Africa, global management consulting firm Kearney says... 


NOMSA MBERE
By fostering public-private partnerships, the DRC can address critical infrastructure deficits
Infrastructure challenges undermine DRC’s mining potential
14th February 2025 By: Simone Liedtke

Despite possessing vast mineral wealth, including significant deposits of copper, cobalt and gold, the Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC’s) infrastructure remains a critical barrier to further... 


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Centre endorses transition towards sustainable systems
14th February 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

As Africa looks to the future, the transition to sustainable energy represents both a challenge and an opportunity, highlights national industry support programme the National Cleaner Production... 


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Additives improve efficiencies, cost savings
14th February 2025

A major challenge that industrial equipment and services supplier BMG frequently encounters during site visits is the adverse impact of the procurement of low-cost oils, with BMG agricultural,... 


POWER-DRIVEN
WEG motors driving a blower on a mine in the DRC
Company geared to service DRC mining sector
14th February 2025

With a total mineral wealth estimated in the tens of trillions of dollars, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is one of the most strategic mining markets for motors and electrical solutions... 


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Balama graphite project, Mozambique – update
14th February 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Natural graphite and battery anode company Syrah Resources hopes to restart production at the Balama project during the first quarter. 


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Advanced thorium extraction facility, France
14th February 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Orano Group is building the world's first industrial plant dedicated to the production of thorium 228. 


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El Limón Complex, Nicaragua
14th February 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

A gold mine about 100 km north-west of the Nicaraguan capital city of Managua. 


TURBAIR technology offers power-strapped South African market a 60% energy saving
14th February 2025

Given the current energy pricing landscape in South Africa, industrial machinery manufacturer MAN Energy Solutions is committed to partnering with South African businesses to enhance their future... 


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Support grows for independent transmission projects to help ease grid constraint
14th February 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

South Africa’s grid infrastructure is inadequate to support economic growth and accommodate much-needed additional power, especially from renewable-energy sources coming on line as part of the... 


Govt should not bully miners into beneficiation, IDC must step up – Swanepoel
14th February 2025 By: Irma Venter

Beneficiation is not the responsibility of mining companies, says Manganese Metal Company (MMC) executive chairperson Bernard Swanepoel. “Speaking as the last standing manganese beneficiation... 


ESTABLISHED CONNECTION
The Kalumbila-Kolwezi interconnector project will establish a 330 kV transmission line with an initial thermal capacity of 700 MW
New interconnector to bolster power supply
14th February 2025 By: Simone Liedtke

A new initiative to alleviate the chronic power shortages hampering mining operations in southern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is making steady progress, says private power trader Enterprise... 


An image of the standard in-line filtration substance and the ISO micro fine filtration substance
Lubricant company solutions benefit industry, mining sector
14th February 2025

Following a successful 2024, lubricant and industrial equipment supplier ISO-Reliability Partners will continue its provision of “high-quality” microfine filtration systems for various applications... 


Silhouette of construction workers on construction site at sunset
Nedbank report shows sharpest increase in fixed investment plans since 2021
13th February 2025 By: Darren Parker

The latest ‘Nedbank Capital Expenditure Project Listing’ report, published on February 13, shows the sharpest increase in fixed investment plans since 2021, reflecting a myriad of projects... 


Haul trucks at a South African PGM mine
South Africa's mining output down 2.4% y/y in December
13th February 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

South Africa's mining production decreased by 2.4% year-on-year in December, with platinum group metals (PGMs) and gold having made the largest negative contributions. PGM production decreased by... 


Gauteng Investment Conference launched to attract R300bn investment
13th February 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

Preparations are under way for the Gauteng Investment Conference, which aims to ultimately attract R800-billion in investment pledges into South Africa’s most populous province over the next three... 


SAIW implements strategic overhaul
13th February 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Industry organisation the Southern African Institute of Welding (SAIW) is implementing a strategic overhaul, focusing on leadership restructuring and process optimisation in response to recent... 


Gina Rinehart
Australia's 50 richest now control $153bn as Rinehart tops list again
13th February 2025 By: Reuters

The combined wealth of Australia's 50 richest people has climbed nearly 10% to A$243-billion ($152.92-billion) in the past 12 months, Forbes said on Thursday, with mining magnate Gina Rinehart... 


Women break barriers as forklift technicians
Women break barriers as forklift technicians
13th February 2025

Women in South Africa are making significant inroads into the industrial equipment and material handling industry as forklift technicians. CFAO Equipment is spearheading efforts to attract women... 


South African-born Barrick CEO Dr Mark Bristow
Barrick signs MoU with Zambia to boost mining and exploration
12th February 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Gold and copper mining company Barrick has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with a resources organisation of the government of Zambia, which is aimed at boosting exploration and mining in... 


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... 


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