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Rasp mine, Australia
1st November 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

A zinc mine in the City of Broken Hill, in the far west of New South Wales, in Australia. 


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First electric minibus taxis to be piloted in Cape Town next year
1st November 2024 By: Irma Venter

By this time next year, it will be possible to tell whether electric minibus taxis are viable people movers within the South African transport landscape. By then, newcomer to the domestic... 


Rio Tinto transitions to renewable diesel at Kennecott
31st October 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Miner Rio Tinto has completed the transition from conventional to renewable diesel for all heavy mining equipment at its Kennecott copper mine in Utah, giving the mine one of the lowest carbon... 


Enhancing Safety with Tonal and White Noise Reverse Alarms
Enhancing Safety with Tonal and White Noise Reverse Alarms
30th October 2024

By: John Ratcliffe  (Virtual Showroom)In today’s fast-paced and often congested work environments—whether it’s a construction site, a warehouse, or a mining operation—reversing vehicles pose a... 


The Rainy River openpit
New Gold marks milestones at Canada projects
30th October 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Toronto-listed New Gold has announced the completion of a significant production milestone at the New Afton copper and gold mine, in British Columbia, and the Rainy River gold mine, in Ontario.... 


A$120m Pilbara gold expansion approved
A$120m Pilbara gold expansion approved
29th October 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

Gold miner Capricorn Metals has secured board approval for a A$120-million expansion of its Karlawinda gold project (KGP) in the Pilbara region, targeting production of 150 000 oz/y. Coupled with... 


The Hazelmere dam
DWS commissions piano key weir dam at Hazelmere dam
28th October 2024 By: Natasha Odendaal

A new piano key weir (PKW) dam has been commissioned by the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) at the Hazelmere dam, in the Mdloti river in KwaZulu-Natal. The commissioning of the dam... 


The borehole system supplies water to two 5 000-liter JoJo tanks, which provide a continuous, safe water supply to the area’s households
AQS transforming lives with sustainable water solutions
25th October 2024 By: Simone Liedtke

 (Virtual Showroom): The completion of the solar borehole system in the Roots community, in Brits, located in South Africa’s North West province, spearheaded by pump supplier AxFlow AQS Liquid... 


a red  Danfoss-made heat exchanger which was on display at the IWC stand at this years Electra Mining
Cooling experts ink partnership at expo
25th October 2024 By: Halima Frost

A new partnership between industrial cooling specialists Industrial Water Cooling (IWC) and advanced engineering manufacturer Danfoss was forged last month at the Electra Mining Africa exhibition,... 


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BMW X3 plug-in hybrid vehicle investment – Rosslyn, South Africa – update
25th October 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Mahle Behr South Africa has launched its new production line at its plant in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, which will manufacture the engine cooling modules for the latest generation BMW X3. 


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Jansen potash project, Canada – update
25th October 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Rio Tinto has reported progress at stages 1 and 2. 


Image of drill core from the K. Hill project.
K.Hill battery-grade manganese project, Botswana – update
25th October 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

The demonstration plant is now in the commissioning phase. 


Location map of the Lance Projects
Lance Projects – Ross and Kendrick production areas, US – update
25th October 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

The project is on track to restart production in December. 


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Razorback iron-ore project, Australia – update
25th October 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Green Iron SA plans to start with the accelerated development of the project to establish a reliable supply of high-purity magnetite. 


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Simandou iron-ore project, Guinea – update
25th October 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

The Simfer mine is on track to deliver first production in 2025. 


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Athlone Waste Water Treatment Works, South Africa
25th October 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

The City of Cape Town Water and Sanitation Directorate is working to improve the Athlone Waste Water Treatment Works' treated effluent quality and minimise odours emanating from the site. 


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Lilian Ngoyi street rehabilitation, South Africa
25th October 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

The Johannesburg Roads Agency is appointing a new contractor to undertake the remaining work on the project’s first phase. 


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Mine Waste Solutions extension project, South Africa – update
25th October 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Phase 1 of the Kareerand tailings storage facility expansion project has been commissioned. 


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Diesel-powered local crusher ready for US and Europe markets
24th October 2024

A new model crusher has been equipped with a Stage V diesel engine which complies with European Stage V norms, allowing the track mounted mobile vertical shaft impact (VSI) crusher to be deployed... 


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Diagnostic services optimise operations and protect critical plant assets
24th October 2024

Early diagnosis of potential problems before they escalate is key to the protection of critical plant assets and the optimisation of operations, says bearing and seal manufacturing specialist SKF.... 


Harmony Gold's Kareerand tailings operation.
Harmony delivers gold recovery project with 30% of building work going to locals
23rd October 2024 By: Martin Creamer

With the streaming agreement between Franco-Nevada and Mine Waste Solutions (MWS) over, Harmony Gold will from now on benefit fully from the soaring gold price that is coinciding with the delivery... 


Inkulu Pipes Pioneers Large-Diameter PE Pipe Manufacturing in Africa with Groundbreaking Order
23rd October 2024

South Africa, September 2024 – In a historic achievement for the African construction industry, Inkulu Pipes has secured an unprecedented order to manufacture 744 meters of PE 100 DN/OD 1200 mm SDR... 


An image of the K.Hill Battery-Grade manganese project
Commissioning on K.Hill demo plant starts – Giyani
22nd October 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

TSX-listed Giyani Metals, which is developing the K.Hill Battery-Grade manganese project, in Botswana, says the demo plant being manufactured in Johannesburg, South Africa, is now in the... 


Florence copper project 40% complete, reports Taseko Mines
Florence copper project 40% complete, reports Taseko Mines
22nd October 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

The Florence copper project is advancing on schedule and is now about 40% complete, keeping on track for first production in about a year’s time. In an update on Monday, CEO Stuart McDonald said... 


Minerals Council's first Accommodation Newsletter details mine housing projects
21st October 2024 By: Schalk Burger

Mining industry employer organisation Minerals Council South Africa has published the first edition of its Accommodation Newsletter, which highlights the interventions by, and projects of, member... 


Vertiv Codevelops with NVIDIA Complete Power and Cooling Blueprint for NVIDIA GB200 NVL72 Platform
Vertiv Codevelops with NVIDIA Complete Power and Cooling Blueprint for NVIDIA GB200 NVL72 Platform
18th October 2024

End-to-end critical power and cooling reference designs for NVIDIA Blackwell architectures up to 7MW, with OCP infrastructure options A global provider of critical digital infrastructure, today... 


Mahle Behr has started production of engine cooling module for latest BMW X3 generation
18th October 2024 By: Rebecca Campbell

Automotive air conditioning and engine cooling systems company Mahle Behr South Africa (MBZA) has recently launched its new production line at its plant in Durban. The new line will manufacture the... 


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VEGA Controls SA
18th October 2024

For over 60 years VEGA has been creating solutions for demanding and critical measuring tasks, developing measurement technology that is easy to use and offers maximum safety and reliability.  VEGA... 


PROMOTING ECO-FRIENDLY PRACTICES
By incorporating the advanced 500 000 ℓ bladder water storage solution, manufacturers can reduce their water footprint and promote eco-friendly practices
New 500 000 ℓ bladder reservoir introduced
18th October 2024

Liquid storage solutions provider Damsak Reservoirs has launched its 500 000 ℓ bladder reservoir. This addition to Damsak’s product line-up is poised to transform water management practices across... 


An Aerial image of Henkel in Nairobi with soar panels on its roof
Firm launches 100%- renewable-powered site
18th October 2024

Multinational chemical and consumer goods manufacturer Henkel has achieved what it reports as a ground-breaking sustainability milestone, with its manufacturing site in Nairobi, Kenya, now fully... 


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Risk Mitigation Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme, South Africa – update
18th October 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Electricity and Energy Minister Kgosientso Ramokgopa has said the Karpowership deal "is dead in the water". 


Image of Steenkampskraal operation
Steenkampskraal Monazite Mine, South Africa – update
18th October 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

The mine is moving out of care and maintenance to prepare for production. 


Telkom invests in solar power solutions for a sustainable future
17th October 2024 By: Natasha Odendaal

Telecommunications group Telkom has installed another 1 MWp of grid-tied PV technology at its Telkom Park head office in Centurion, bringing the total installed PV capacity to 4.2 MWp. This as... 


Why smaller scale BMS makes a lot of sense
Why smaller scale BMS makes a lot of sense
17th October 2024

By: Mark Freeman, Offer Manager, Digital Buildings, Anglophone Africa at Schneider Electric There’s a lot to be said for vertical scalability. The ability to reproduce the benefits of a largescale... 


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Streamlined steam at Clover SA
17th October 2024

Energy Partners’ R360-million investment in Clover SA’s Queensburgh mega factory has set new standards in industrial steam efficiency. 


Drone image of the Lance project facilities on October 9.
Lance uranium on track for December restart
16th October 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The Lance uranium project, in Wyoming, remains on track to restart production in December, owner Peninsula Energy reported on Wednesday. Lance is one of the biggest uranium in-situ recovery... 


Vertiv Data Centre Solution Boosts Kenya's National Motor Vehicle Registration System
Vertiv Data Centre Solution Boosts Kenya's National Motor Vehicle Registration System
16th October 2024

Vertiv (NYSE: VRT), a global provider of critical digital infrastructure and continuity solutions, together with local partner Encapsulated East Africa Limited, and the Kenyan National Transport... 


VEGAPULS Level Sensor: Taming Titanium Dioxide Production Challenges
VEGAPULS Level Sensor: Taming Titanium Dioxide Production Challenges
15th October 2024

Certain applications often have trouble with consistent performance, which requires extra monitoring by operators and maintenance personnel. A well-known French titanium dioxide manufacturer had... 


The Super Hero Yellow, Saving the Crude Tank Day by Day!
The Super Hero Yellow, Saving the Crude Tank Day by Day!
15th October 2024

The silent guardian of crude oil storage is often overlooked. Under the large expanse of a storage tank lies a critical function: level measurement. This seems like a fairly simple task, but it’s... 


Duratec secures Rio Tinto contract
11th October 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Mining major Rio Tinto has awarded contractor Duratec a high-grade screen house structural integrity (HGSH) project at the Tom Price mine site, in the Pilbara. The project, which was awarded under... 


BHP awards NRW a Jimblebar contract
BHP awards NRW a Jimblebar contract
11th October 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Diversified miner BHP has awarded NRW Civil and Mining a development contract for the Jimblebar mine, east of Newman in the Pilbara. The contact, valued at A$109-million, includes various civil,... 


Contractor conducting soil resistivity test at the SANSA Matjiesfontein site.
SANSA, NASA to establish an antenna facility in the Western Cape
11th October 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

The South African National Space Agency (SANSA) has signed an agreement with the US National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to establish a NASA antenna facility at the Matjiesfontein... 


An image showing Steenkampskraal Monazite Mine headgear
Steenkampskraal mine gearing up to start production
11th October 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

High-grade rare earths mine the Steenkampskraal Monazite Mine (SMM), located in the Western Cape, is moving out of care and maintenance to gear up for production, following approval by the National... 


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