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Early works at Pensana's Longonjo project, in Angola
Atherley reaffirms Pensana’s commitment to social, enviro sustainability
21st February 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

London-listed rare earths miner Pensana chairperson Paul Atherley says mining can be both environmentally sustainable and socially developmental. He tells British radio station BBC Radio 4 that... 


Lufuno Rasoesoe, founder and MD of cleaning detergents manufacturer and supplier Lajoya Holdings, trading as TOSH Detergents
Lufuno Rasoesoe
21st February 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

This week we profile Lufuno Rasoesoe, founder and MD of cleaning detergents manufacturer and supplier Lajoya Holdings, trading as TOSH Detergents  


Gold Fields CEO Mike Fraser
Gold Fields boosts free cash, uplifts dividend, outlines South Deep renewables outlook
20th February 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Johannesburg- and New York-listed Gold Fields on Thursday, February 20, delivered an attributable profit of $1 245-million for the year to the end of December, which was well up on the $703-million... 


Poll shows rising support for uranium mining in WA
Poll shows rising support for uranium mining in WA
20th February 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

New polling data reveals that a majority of West Australians support lifting the state's uranium mining ban, as the global demand for the commodity continues to rise. The survey, conducted by... 


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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... 


Image of the Balama process plant
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. 


Second Condra crane to be built for Tongaat Hulett̓s Maidstone mill
14th February 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

Crane manufacturer Condra Cranes has received an order to manufacture a second overhead crane for Tongaat Hulett’s Maidstone sugar mill, in KwaZulu-Natal. The 23-m-span doublegirder electric... 


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... 


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... 


Barrick reports higher reserves, with Reko Diq making a substantial contribution
7th February 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Global gold and copper miner Barrick Gold Corporation has reported that its attributable proven and probable gold mineral reserves have increased by 17.4-million ounces before 2024 depletion.... 


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... 


Syrah Resources hopes to resume production of Mozambique site in first quarter
6th February 2025 By: Reuters

Syrah Resources hopes to restart production at its Balama graphite project in Mozambique during the first quarter, which will ultimately lead to the lifting of force majeure, the Australian... 


Image of an operator using the Haulotte access management system
Fleet access management made simpler
6th February 2025

An access management system is  designed to enable fleet managers to control machine access and usage remotely while helping to increase operators’ safety and reducing unauthorised operations. The... 


Anglo American CEO Duncan Wanblad
Wanblad calls on African govts to be more fair-minded in mining risk/reward balance
4th February 2025 By: Darren Parker

In a mining era that requires collaboration and partnerships between the public and private sectors, Anglo American CEO Duncan Wanblad has called on African governments to adopt a more fair-minded... 


Typical double-girder overhead crane under manufacture
Second Condra crane for Tongaat Hulett
3rd February 2025

( Virtual Showroom ) Condra is to manufacture a second overhead crane for Tongaat Hulett’s Maidstone sugar mill, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. The order is for a 23-metre-span double‑girder electric... 


The Godwin BD150 Dri-Prime® Pump is a highly efficient, versatile dewatering solution designed for a wide range of applications
Power-Packed Godwin BD150 dewatering pump
31st January 2025

The Godwin BD150 Dri-Prime® Pump represents the latest innovation in multipurpose dewatering solutions, designed to meet the needs of a wide range of applications. Whether for construction,... 


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Firm highlights solutions for offshore projects
31st January 2025

Offshore projects are a key segment for engineering products and services provider BMG’s dedicated Tools & Equipment: Lifting and Rigging division, demanding specialist solutions for safe and... 


Atrum pursues legal claim despite Alberta lifting exploration suspensions
Atrum pursues legal claim despite Alberta lifting exploration suspensions
24th January 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Australia-based Atrum Coal confirmed on Friday that it would continue its legal claim against the Alberta government, despite the Canadian province’s energy regulator lifting suspensions on the... 


Condra clinches order to supply three cranes for Namakwa Sands project
24th January 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

Crane manufacturer Condra Cranes has secured an order from Tronox Mineral Sands for three cranes for the Namakwa Sands East orange feldspathic sand (OFS) project, in Brand-se-Baai, 385 km north of... 


PESCI® COPMA® cranes now under 600SA umbrella
PESCI® COPMA® cranes now under 600SA umbrella
20th January 2025

600SA, a division of CFAO Equipment, has secured the sole distributorship of PESCI® COPMA® range of truck-mounted cranes in South Africa and sub-Saharan Africa, commencing in December 2024. Sonia... 


Gerhard Moolman aboard the Osiyeza at sea
Innovative engineering sees Gerhard Moolman row solo across the Atlantic in record time
17th January 2025 By: Darren Parker

Engineer Gerhard ‘Moolies’ Moolman arrived back safely in South Africa on January 10 after successfully completing a 4 050 km trip across the Atlantic ocean on a uniquely engineered rowing boat... 


The cornerstone of South Africa’s steel industry under threat
17th January 2025

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


Global M&A likely to surge this year – report
15th January 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

While dealmakers waited for an improvement in conditions in inflation, interest rates and debt financing and to see the effect of those macroeconomics on target performance over a substantial... 


Condra wins Namakwa Sands crane order
Condra wins Namakwa Sands crane order
13th January 2025

( Virtual Showroom ) Tronox Mineral Sands has ordered a 35/12,5-ton Condra crane for mill maintenance at the Namakwa Sands East OFS Project, Brand-se-Baai, 385 kilometres north of Cape Town. The... 


Power pylons on farmland
South Africa still in ‘foothills of economic recovery’ as fourth-quarter policy uncertainty rises to 65.7
19th December 2024 By: Schalk Burger

South Africa is "still in the foothills of economic recovery" and, while external influences must still be skillfully navigated, the country's future economic performance will hinge mainly on... 


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... 


Energy Fuels signs MoU with Madagascar for Toliara project development
Energy Fuels signs MoU with Madagascar for Toliara project development
6th December 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Dual-listed Energy Fuels has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the government of Madagascar to advance the Toliara titanium, zirconium, and rare earth elements (REE) project in... 


Heavy-Duty electric forklifts offer environmental benefits
Heavy-Duty electric forklifts offer environmental benefits
6th December 2024

Now, more than ever, businesses operating in the materials handling sector are expected to reduce their carbon footprints by adopting more environmentally-friendly practices, especially when it... 


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The Hoeflon compact cranes are just as effective outdoors as they are indoors, capable of navigating various terrains
Hoeflon electric compact cranes lifting South African emissions compliance
6th December 2024

Fastlift Cranes is confident that South Africa will be responsive to the powerful Hoeflon versatile, silent, fully electric, remote-controlled compact cranes from Dutch manufacturer Hoeflon, as the... 


Rooftop solar panels
SOLA has produced 1bn kilowatt-hours of clean electricity
5th December 2024 By: Schalk Burger

Renewable-energy company SOLA Group has produced one-billion kilowatt-hours of renewable energy, reaching this goal one month earlier than planned. The company produced the majority of this amount... 


The Tshipi manganese mine
Mining value rebounds in third quarter, but insufficient to lift overall GDP
3rd December 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

A recovery in mining GDP during the third quarter of the year, after quarterly declines in the previous two quarters, was still unable to lift overall real GDP in the July to September quarter,... 


Donald Trump
Trump prepares wide-ranging energy plan to boost gas exports, oil drilling, sources say
25th November 2024 By: Reuters

Donald Trump's transition team is putting together a wide-ranging energy package to roll out within days of his taking office that would approve export permits for new liquefied natural gas (LNG)... 


Simulacrum entrance at UJ
Sibanye-Stillwater’s R43m investment in Simulacrum training facility at UJ recognised at launch
22nd November 2024 By: Darren Parker

Multinational metals and mining group Sibanye-Stillwater and the University of Johannesburg (UJ) have launched the Sibanye-Stillwater Simulacrum mining facility and the Sibanye-Stillwater Centre... 


MASSIVE SOLAR
DRDGOLD's 60 MW solar PV power plant seen in the background of its Ergo tailings reprocessing plant
Solar plant, battery storage enhance sustainability in tailings
22nd November 2024

In an effort to reduce its reliance on grid power and improve sustainability metrics, gold mining company DRDGOLD has completed a 60 MW solar PV power plant at its Ergo tailings reprocessing plant,... 


A steel footbridge being built in Sunderland
Delivery of steel bridge sections completed successfully
22nd November 2024

Heavy lifting transportation service provider Mammoet has succeeded in performing the heavy lift and heavy transport of all four New Wear Footbridge steel sections for the project being spearheaded... 


Trump chooses oil fracking boss Wright as energy secretary
Trump chooses oil fracking boss Wright as energy secretary
18th November 2024 By: Bloomberg

President-elect Donald Trump nominated Chris Wright, who runs a Colorado-based oil and natural gas fracking services company, to lead the Energy Department. Wright, the chief executive officer of... 


Electricity and Energy Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa
Ramokgopa to recommend lifting PBMR from care and maintenance
15th November 2024 By: Schalk Burger

The Department of Electricity and Energy is preparing a report to Cabinet to recommend the approval of lifting the pebble bed modular reactor (PBMR) from care and maintenance to allow South Africa... 


Photo of Martin Creamer
On-The-Air (15/11/2024)
15th November 2024 By: Martin Creamer

Martin Creamer talks about manganese and gold. 


Image of the Kayelekera operations
Kayelekera uranium restart project, Malawi – update
15th November 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Lotus Resources is fully funded to restart production. 


The Mutuca mine in brazil
Major progresses TSF declassification programme
15th November 2024

An additional two tailings storage facilities (TSFs) of Brazilian iron-ore major Vale have been certified as stable, positively progressing from their ‘emergency level’ of classification by the... 


The above image depicts the HKT split roller bearings
Split bearings improve performance in difficult applications
8th November 2024

Split bearings offer improved performance in difficult applications, says products supplier BMG, noting that this is particularly true when the replacement of standard mounted bearings involves the... 


Location map of the Simberi mine
Simberi sulphides expansion, Papua New Guinea – update
8th November 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

St Barbara has announced plans to raise up to A$110-million to fast-track the expansion. 


Crushing and grinding plant at Kayelekera
Funding in place for Lotus to restart Kayelekera production
6th November 2024 By: Darren Parker

The successful placement of A$130-million, along with A$25-million cash on hand at the end of September, as well as an imminent share purchase plan (SPP), have ensured that ASX- and OTCQX-listed... 


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