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Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau
dtic in trade discussions with US, signs conditions precedent document
25th July 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Amid shifts taking place in global trade, Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau has emphasised the work being done by his department to ensure South Africa maintains its competitive... 


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Newmont prioritises buybacks and organic growth
25th July 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Gold mining major Newmont is turning inward, choosing to return cash to shareholders rather than chase new acquisitions, even as improved results bolster free cash flow generation. “Our focus is... 


Business owners: beware the hidden costs of consistent rain and flooding
Business owners: beware the hidden costs of consistent rain and flooding
25th July 2025

When business premises flood, the first thing most owners want to do is clear out the damage and get back to business. However, there are nasty hidden effects of flooding that can cause long-term,... 


New SDLG wheel loaders geared for the agricultural sector
New SDLG wheel loaders geared for the agricultural sector
25th July 2025

Babcock introduced, for the first time in southern Africa, a range of SDLG excavators. The initial four-model line-up comprised the 6-tonne (t), 13-t, 21-t and 34-t class machines. Mark Senyard,... 


Larvotto completes A$60m equity raise to fund Hillgrove restart
Larvotto completes A$60m equity raise to fund Hillgrove restart
25th July 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed Larvotto Resources has completed a two-tranche placement to raise A$60-million to support the restart of its Hillgrove antimony/gold project in New South Wales. The placement was backed... 


Three workers rescued after being trapped at Newmont's Red Chris mine in Canada
Three workers rescued after being trapped at Newmont's Red Chris mine in Canada
25th July 2025 By: Reuters

Three workers from Hy-Tech Drilling at Newmont's Red Chris mine project were safely brought to the surface following a fall-of-ground incident, the company said on Friday. Newmont added that it... 


Craib steps down as Boss CEO, Dusci promoted
25th July 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Uranium company Boss Energy on Friday announced the appointment of COO Matt Dusci to MD and CEO, succeeding Duncan Craib, who would step down at the end of September.  Craib would start as a... 


NexGen consolidates 100% ownership of PCE uranium project
25th July 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Uranium developer NexGen Energy has exercised its right of first refusal to acquire the 10% production carried interest (PCI) held by Rio Tinto Exploration Canada over 39 mineral claims in the... 


Whitehaven Coal's fourth-quarter production climbs, price pressures in focus
Whitehaven Coal's fourth-quarter production climbs, price pressures in focus
25th July 2025 By: Reuters

Australia's Whitehaven Coal reported an almost 9% rise in production for the fourth quarter on Friday on the back of a strong performance at its mines, while flagging price pressures due to an... 


Gold miner Newmont's quarterly profit beats estimates as bullion rallies
Gold miner Newmont's quarterly profit beats estimates as bullion rallies
25th July 2025 By: Reuters

Newmont surpassed Wall Street expectations for second-quarter profit as the world's top gold miner benefited from a rally in bullion prices, sending its shares 4% higher in extended trading on... 


Newmont races to reach trapped miners at Red Chris
Newmont races to reach trapped miners at Red Chris
25th July 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Mining major Newmont is continuing rescue efforts to reach three workers trapped underground at the Red Chris mine in British Columbia, following two fall-of-ground incidents that have blocked... 


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Unlocking testing, verification value in East Africa
25th July 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Unlocking value in East Africa’s mining industry – from related activity such as exploration, to operation and mine closure – remains central to the comprehensive testing, inspection, certification... 


The TAL on the tracks
Locally manufactured locomotive ideal to power Africa’s rail future
25th July 2025 By: Devina Haripersad

State-owned rolling stock manufacturer Transnet Engineering (TE) has renewed its efforts to promote its locally designed and built Trans Africa Locomotive (TAL), positioning it as a flagship... 


Gibela staff working on the factory floor
Local manufacturer hits stride
25th July 2025 By: Devina Haripersad

Joint South African-French rolling-stock manufacturer Gibela Rail is set to mark a major milestone later this year with the completion of the 300th of 600 trainsets, ordered by the Passenger Rail... 


POST MINE LEGACY
The new Barrick Academy aims to be used to train more than 2 000 forepersons, supervisors and superintendents over the next 24 months
Former mine sees new life as training centre, SEZ
25th July 2025 By: Donna Slater

Following the July 2021 closure of its Buzwagi gold mine in Tanzania, and in line with its mine closure objective of leaving a positive legacy, gold and copper major Barrick opened a training... 


A wabtec train on the tracks.
Diesel-electric units lead rolling-stock demand
25th July 2025 By: Devina Haripersad

Rolling-stock demand across South Africa and the African continent is surging, with freight locomotives, particularly diesel-electric models, in high demand. This is according to global rail... 


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Locomotive order supports iron-ore rail operations
25th July 2025

Representing one of its biggest orders in the past five years, US-based rail technology company Wabtec received a $248-million order for its Evolution Series ES43ACmi locomotives and services from... 


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Consultancy enhances dam design, construction efforts
25th July 2025 By: Trent Roebeck

The South African government and private clients can, through consulting firm Lubisi Consulting Engineers, access project management solutions for tasks associated with dam construction. The... 


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Pumps supplier makes inroads in Tanzania’s mining sector
25th July 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

In growing its footprint across Africa, pumps supplier Integrated Pump Technology has delivered its first two Godwin pump units to a major gold mining operation in north-western Tanzania. “The... 


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Copper developer backed by regional major for exploration
25th July 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

In the ongoing development of its flagship Mumbezhi copper project in Zambia, copper and lithium developer Prospect Resources has executed an investment agreement with copper miner First Quantum... 


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SA gold miners look to overcome structural constraints as high prices persist
25th July 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Despite rising  gold prices driven by increased central bank demand and ongoing global geopolitical tensions – which should benefit South African gold miners– local production continues to decline... 


Homegrown innovation offers lifeline in water emergencies
25th July 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

Amid water outages that present a full-blown operational crisis affecting hospitals, schools, businesses and households, South African company Damsak Reservoirs offers a rapid-to-install... 


Vodacom Business rolls out MPN solution at Sasol
25th July 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

Information and communication technology group Vodacom Business has deployed a mobile private network (MPN) at Sasol’s synthetic fuel facility in Secunda, Mpumalanga. Tailored to meet the specific... 


US tariff shock a ‘socioeconomic crisis in the making’, warns naamsa CEO
25th July 2025 By: Irma Venter

Vehicle exports from South Africa to the US dropped by 73% in the first quarter of the year, declining by a further 80% and 85% in April and May respectively, says naamsa | the Automotive Business... 


ROLLON SYSTEM
The integration of Rollon’s Compact Rail system into the maintenance of locomotives demonstrates how advances in mechanical design deliver significant benefits across safety, cost and efficiency in the railways sector
Linear motion systems boost railway maintenance safety and efficiency
25th July 2025

Industrial solutions provider BMG has expanded its portfolio of motion control technologies with the introduction of Rollon linear guidance systems, designed for high efficiency in many industries,... 


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SA gold miners look to overcome structural constraints as high prices persist
25th July 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Despite rising  gold prices driven by increased central bank demand and ongoing global geopolitical tensions – which should benefit South African gold miners– local production continues to decline... 


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Wonderfontein Solar Plant, South Africa
25th July 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

A prefeasibility study has determined that Ndalamo Resources’ Wonderfontein colliery is the ideal site for its new energy initiatives. 


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Haru battery energy storage system project, South Africa
25th July 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Commercial close is expected to be concluded by the end of the first quarter of 2026. 


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Kangwinan bauxite project, Australia
25th July 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Global mining group Rio Tinto is proposing the construction of a new mine and expanding the existing port. 


Location map of the Simberi gold project
Simberi expansion project, Papua New Guinea
25th July 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

The project aims to expand the current mining and processing facilities to allow for the processing of fresh sulphide ore and the extension of the life-of-mine to 13 years. 


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Beebyn-W11 iron-ore mine project, Australia – update
25th July 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Fenix Resources has completed a private haul road connecting the project to existing infrastructure. 


Image of copper plates at the Florence copper project
Florence Copper in situ copper recovery facility, US – update
25th July 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Construction is nearing completion. 


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Harmony Gold renewable-energy programme, South Africa – update
25th July 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Harmony Gold Mining Company has broken ground at the renewable-energy solar plant, which is being built at the Moab Khotsong mine. 


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K.Hill battery-grade manganese project, Botswana – update
25th July 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Battery metal development company Giyani Metals Corporation is in ongoing discussions with offtakers for battery-grade manganese products produced at its K.Hill project. 


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Kamistiatusset iron-ore project, Canada – update
25th July 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Champion Iron has formalised a strategic partnership with Japan's Nippon Steel and trading house Sojitz. 


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Karreebosch Wind Farm, South Africa – update
25th July 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

The project is expected to be fully operation in 2027. 


Aerial view of the Kayelekera project
Kayelekera uranium restart project, Malawi – update
25th July 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

The Malawi Environment Protection Authority will issue the environmental- and social-impact assessment (ESIA) certificate for the Kayelekera uranium mine following approval of the ESIA report. 


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Khangela Emoyeni Wind Farm, South Africa – update
25th July 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

The project will help power Richards Bay Minerals operations in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal. 


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Menar coal projects, South Africa – update
25th July 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Private investment company Menar has pledged R3.88-billion to develop the project. 


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Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme – Bid Window 7, South Africa – update
25th July 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

The Department of Electricity and Energy has appointed a further eight compliant bidders. 


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Rietberg mine and processing expansion project, South Africa – update
25th July 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Primary copper producer Copper 360 Limited is now ready to progress to the next phase of mine development and expansion. 


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Sasol and Air Liquide large-scale renewable-energy project, South Africa – update
25th July 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Synfuels producer Sasol and industrial gas and services provider Air Liquide aim to procure 900 MW of renewable-energy capacity from independent power producers. 


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