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Alkane largely debt-free as it repays A$45m facility
Alkane largely debt-free as it repays A$45m facility
18th August 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Australia’s Alkane Resources said on Monday it had fully repaid a A$45-million project finance facility used to expand its Tomingley gold operations in New South Wales, leaving the miner largely... 


WWF SA calls for responsible, sustainable mining to be top of G20 agenda
18th August 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Local environmental and conservation organisation the World Wide Fund for Nature South Africa (WWF SA) says the issue of the sustainable development of a transition minerals industry should be on... 


Thungela CEO July Ndlovu
Thungela lifts South African output, but soft coal prices remain a challenge
18th August 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

JSE-listed coal miner Thungela Resources has reported good growth in production from its South African operations for the six months ended June 30, but softer coal prices weighed on its financial... 


Christian Milau
Eldorado Gold announces appointment of Milau as president
18th August 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Vancouver-based Eldorado Gold has announced the appointment of Christian Milau as president, effective September 12. He was most recently the CEO and a founder of Saudi Discovery Company, a... 


Trafo Power Solutions provided nine transformers to a mineral sands operation in Mozambique
Trafo Power Solutions strengthens presence in African mining with transformer supply to Mozambique
18th August 2025

Providing tailored electrical power solutions to the African market has positioned Trafo Power Solutions as a key player in the region. The company’s success is rooted in its deep expertise,... 


Women’s Month Profile: Wendy’s Story Inspires the Next Generation of Women in STEM
18th August 2025

This Women’s Month, Engen celebrates the strength, resilience and achievements of its people, with a special spotlight on Bluff resident Wendy Alerson, a Maintenance Planning Administrator at the... 


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Board shake-up at MTN, including new South Africa CEO, as company streamlines beyond 2025
18th August 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

Telecommunications group MTN Group has made changes to its board and operating model as it looks beyond 2025. During an evaluation of its Ambition 2025 strategy and its execution over the past... 


The Muga project in Spain
China’s Minmetals pulls plug on investment in Highfield
18th August 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Australia-listed Highfield Resources faced a significant setback on Monday after China Minmetals and its subsidiary Qinghai Salt Lake Industry (QSL) formally declined to proceed with a proposed... 


Gold bars
Uganda targets higher exports with first large-scale gold mine
18th August 2025 By: Reuters

Uganda has inaugurated its first large-scale gold mine, a $250-million Chinese-owned project in the country's east that will also refine the bullion to 99.9% purity, according to a statement from... 


Tungsten
Almonty on track to start initial production at flagship South Korean tungsten mine
15th August 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Tungsten miner Almonty Industies CEO and president Lewis Black says the company has made solid strides across several strategic initiatives to lay the groundwork for the company’s next phase of... 


Sibanye-Stillwater's Stillwater mine in the US
Sibanye-Stillwater to report rebound in interim HEPS
15th August 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Multinational mining at metals processing group Sibanye-Stillwater expects to report headline earnings per share (HEPS) of between $0.098 and $0.109, or between 180c and 200c in rand terms, for the... 


Eastern Cape Premier Lubabalo Oscar Mabuyane
Eastern Cape Premier outlines practical measures to mitigate against further auto company losses
15th August 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

As the automotive industry starts to experience the negative effects of US import tariffs and a possible additional 10% import tariff on BRICS+ countries in future, Eastern Cape Premier Lubabalo... 


Rand Currency
Key data suggests South Africa GDP grew for third straight quarter
15th August 2025 By: Bloomberg

South Africa’s economy probably expanded for a third successive quarter, buoyed by recoveries in the key manufacturing and mining sectors, although US tariffs now pose a fresh challenge to growth.... 


Manitou Southern Africa welcomes new Managing Director
Manitou Southern Africa welcomes new Managing Director
15th August 2025 By: Dimpho Madiba

Manitou Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd, the subsidiary of Manitou Group based in Johannesburg, South Africa, is pleased to announce the appointment of Andrew Maynard to the position of Managing Director... 


Denarius records first revenue as Colombia project ramps up
15th August 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Canadian junior company Denarius Metals has generated its first revenues during the second quarter ended June 30, after production got under way at its Zancudo gold/silver project, in Colombia, in... 


Puma Exploration is focused on precious metals projects in New Brunswick, Canada
Puma Exploration temporarily halts activities in New Brunswick on wildfire risk
15th August 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Canadian mineral exploration company focused on identifying and developing a pipeline of precious metals projects in New Brunswick, near Canada's Renowned Bathurst Mining Camp, has temporarily... 


Schneider Electric’s new DBSeT panel offers a smart and practical solution for everyday energy distribution challenges
Schneider Electric’s new DBSeT panel offers a smart and practical solution for everyday energy distribution challenges
15th August 2025

Schneider Electric, the global leader in energy management and automation, and recognised sustainability leader, has announced the launch of the new DBSeT panel in the East African market. Designed... 


 	Vassen Moodley, Deputy Director of Huawei South Africa Software Business Dept
Huawei’s AI Contact Centre reshapes customer engagements, accelerating digital transformation
15th August 2025

During the CEM Africa 2025 Summit, Huawei unveiled its comprehensive portfolio of Artificial Intelligence Contact Centre (AICC) solutions, underscoring its commitment to transforming customer... 


ITAC Chief Commissioner Ayabonga Cawe
South Africa nears decision on steel tariffs amid import influx
15th August 2025 By: Reuters

South Africa's government will release the preliminary findings of its review of steel tariffs next week, moving a step closer to protecting the local industry from increased imports. The review... 


Gosse spring near the Olympic Dam mine
BHP, Curtin join forces on pioneering eDNA biodiversity project at Olympic Dam
15th August 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Diversified mining major BHP has partnered with Curtin University and the University of Adelaide on a ground-breaking research initiative at its Olympic Dam operation in South Australia, aiming to... 


Aqua Horizon Technologies
Sustainable water treatment for a changing world
15th August 2025

With over 30 years of experience, South African-based Aqua Horizon Technologies (AHT) is a global leader in water and wastewater treatment. Their technologies support industry and government in... 


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Devon Pit gold project, Australia – update
15th August 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Matsa Resources has started ore haulage from its fully operational Devon Pit gold mine. 


Excavation at Sovereign Metals' Kasiya rutile/graphite project
Kasiya rutile/graphite project, Malawi – update
15th August 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Sovereign Metals has confirmed the mining method and finalised the fleet design for the project. 


Lithium stockpile at the Kathleen Valley project
Kathleen Valley lithium/tantalum project, Australia – update
15th August 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

The Australian government will invest A$50-million in Liontown Resources to help ramp up operations and transition to underground mining to boost domestic minerals supply. 


Location map of the Yaoure gold mine
Yaouré mine, Côte d'Ivoire
15th August 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

A gold mine in central Côte d’Ivoire. 


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Ummbila Emoyeni wind energy facility, South Africa – update
15th August 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Financing is in place to start construction.  


Image of fertiliser in hand
Hiryo coal-to-fertiliser and methanol project, South Africa – update
15th August 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Two Chinese engineering companies have progressed to the final round of bidding for a basic engineering contract to build the project. 


Ore tracking tags
Digital ore tracking cuts losses, boosts accountability
15th August 2025 By: Devina Haripersad

Enabled by radio frequency identification (RFID) devices and constantly evolving digital ore-tracking technology, South African-based mining tech company Simera Trace is helping mining operations... 


Massive infrastructure at a mine site
Mining sector must embrace ethical tech shift
15th August 2025 By: Devina Haripersad

The mining sector is at a “critical turning point”, as rapid advances in digital and automation technologies, particularly AI, redefine how mines operate and compete, says mining equipment... 


Head and showers shot of Bongi Ntsoelengoe
Africa must democratise access to innovation
15th August 2025

The time to ensure no one is excluded from Africa’s mining technology revolution is now, reports mining conference and exhibition Investing in African Mining Indaba disruptive technologies... 


Yellow miner's helmets at mine site
Human-centric approach to AI applied in mining
15th August 2025 By: Devina Haripersad

Industrial software company CrystalForge Technologies (CFT) is following an alternative approach that is strengthening, rather than replacing, human input to technology adoption in mining. It is... 


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Innovative processing tech suitable for Aus ores
15th August 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

The mining industry has long grappled with the challenge of efficient mass transfer within metallurgical plants – a crucial factor that directly impacts both reagent consumption and mineral... 


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Equipment, solutions aid sector’s growth
15th August 2025 By: Trent Roebeck

To help customers keep abreast of the ever-evolving nature of local materials handling and warehousing industries, materials handling solutions supplier Shumani Industrial Equipment has introduced... 


An image of a reclaimer chute at a mine
Proactive maintenance key to extending chute system life
15th August 2025

In many mining and industrial plants, transfer points are the unsung heroes of materials handling; quietly facilitating the continuous flow of product through the process. Yet, too often, these... 


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ADU to strengthen commercial links with Africa
15th August 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Although African mining has not always retained pre-eminence among Australian investors, the organisers of mining conference Africa Down Under (ADU) note that there is little doubt that Australian... 


SafeJet filter on white background
Cleaner water, smarter filtration, addressing reliability challenges in mining
15th August 2025

Water is a lifeline and a liability in mining. It enables processing, cooling and dust suppression –but when contaminated, it contributes to higher maintenance costs, increased downtime and... 


A generic image of blast rock debris
Explosives supplier embeds presence on continent
15th August 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

With technology and innovation being at the “heart” of mining processes, bulk mining explosives and blasting technology supplier BME Australia GM Michael Wiseman says it is an imperative in... 


Lee Callakoppen, principal officer of Bonitas Medical Fund
Lee Callakoppen
15th August 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

This week we profile Lee Callakoppen, principal officer of Bonitas Medical Fund, South Africa's second-largest open medical scheme 


Urgent, forceful action needed to tackle water infrastructure sabotage, ‘mafias’
15th August 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has reaffirmed government’s firm and uncompromising commitment to tackling the growing challenges of water infrastructure sabotage and the criminal... 


Mercedes-Benz appoints new CEO of South African operations
15th August 2025 By: Irma Venter

Mercedes-Benz South Africa (MBSA) CEO and MBSA Manufacturing executive director Andreas Brand has resigned. He will take on a new role as Mercedes-Benz production network completely knocked down... 


Bossard – Proven Productivity.
Bossard South Africa – Innovating for industry
15th August 2025

Leading provider of intelligent fastening solutions and smart factory logistics Bossard South Africa is part of the globally renowned Bossard Group. With over 190 years of expertise, it specialises... 


Cementation Africa
Cementation Africa: A new name for a new era in underground mining
15th August 2025

Marking its 21st anniversary, Murray & Roberts Cementation has rebranded as Cementation Africa - a bold step signalling a new era of independence and growth following its acquisition by a... 


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Arrowsmith North silica sand project, Australia – update
15th August 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

The Western Australia Mines, Petroleum and Exploration department has approved the mining proposal for the project. 


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