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Leading the way in safety and efficiency with advanced technology
30th August 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

In a technology-rich era of mining, companies are increasingly relying on advanced technologies to enhance various aspects of their operations, with productivity and safety being a primary focus.... 


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Pipeline enhancement to facilitate LNG distribution
30th August 2024 By: Nadine Ramdass

Johannesburg gas supplier Egoli Gas aims to develop the capacity to receive liquefied natural gas (LNG) into its pipeline network, with plans to expand access to other major metropolitan areas... 


Weir’s fully mobile plant can be move to any site and set up withing a few hours.
From smart mining to mobile crushing from Weir
28th August 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

At this year’s Electra Mining Africa exhibition, visitors will be attracted to the Weir stand by innovations such as the Weir modular wheeled plant (WMWP), a fully mobile crushing and screening... 


Master Drilling CEO Danie Pretorius.
Mechanical cutting for mining set to move needle for Master Drilling
27th August 2024 By: Martin Creamer

In the six months to June 30, cash from the operating activities of Master Drilling soared 119.8% to $27.7-million. The revenue pipeline of this Johannesburg Stock Exchange-listed tech-savvy... 


Image of Mayoral Committee Member for Water and Sanitation Councillor Zahid Badroodien with project manager Anton Le Roux at the recently-installed Main Medium Voltage Incomer
Athlone Waste Water Treatment Works’ multibillion-rand upgrade on track
27th August 2024 By: Natasha Odendaal

The City of Cape Town’s R4-billion capital investment programme to upgrade the Athlone Waste Water Treatment Works (WWTW) is under way, with 25% of the first phase of the programme having been... 


Sandvik Rock Processing showcases eco-efficient crushing and screening solutions
Sandvik Rock Processing showcases eco-efficient crushing and screening solutions
26th August 2024

Visitors to Electra Mining Africa are seeking advanced crushing and screening solutions that enhance productivity and sustainability, and Sandvik Rock Processing has what they need. The company is... 


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Eskom committed to sustainable future
23rd August 2024 By: Nadine Ramdass

State-owned electricity utility Eskom is focusing on reducing coal intensity and expanding renewable energy as part of its commitment to a sustainable future. This shift in strategy prioritises... 


Australia’s Unico secures final piece of regional consolidation
20th August 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

Australia-listed Unico Silver has announced a letter of intent to buy two Chile projects from NYSE-listed Pan American Silver in an acquisition that MD Todd Williams says will elevate the company... 


STRATEGIC ALLIANCE The partnership with SARENS enhances DGC’s ability to offer comprehensive solutions to its clients in the Democratic Republic of Congo and reinforces its commitment to delivering top-tier services across the full spectrum of industrial needs
DGC Africa expands with new ventures in the DRC, Zimbabwe and beyond
20th August 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Mining services company DGC Africa, a member of the Dickson Group, has announced its expansion into the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Zimbabwe, marking a milestone in its growth plan. DGC... 


Transnet Property CEO Advocate Kapei Phahlamohlaka
Transnet Property mulls investment-property vehicle as it moves ahead with sale of residential stock
13th August 2024 By: Terence Creamer

The property division of Transnet has been given board approval to sell its residential and non-core commercial properties over the coming two years, while moving to package the balance of the... 


Tertiary, FQM sign exploration due diligence agreement over Zambia project
7th August 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Aim-listed Tertiary Minerals’ newly incorporated Zambian subsidiary, Copernicus Minerals, has signed a binding letter of agreement (BLA) with First Quantum Minerals (FQM) on the Mukai copper... 


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Burgeoning renewable-energy industry presents legal considerations for stakeholders
2nd August 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

With renewable-energy demand set to continue to increase in South Africa in the coming years, industry players must be cognisant of how to manage risks and disputes in projects, and will also have... 


The integration of the Magino and Island Gold mines is well under way.
Record production, lower costs drive Alamos free cash flow to $107m
1st August 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

Canadian miner Alamos Gold has delivered a record performance in the second quarter. Production exceeded the quarterly guidance and, combined with lower costs, the TSX- and NYSE-listed company... 


An image showing Endeavour Mining's Sabodala-Massawa BIOX Expansion project
Endeavour progresses strategic objectives, as production remains on track to meet guidance
31st July 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

London and Toronto-listed Endeavour Mining continued to make progress against its strategic objectives for the first half of this year, achieving first gold at both its growth projects. Not only... 


Copper sheets
Tertiary gets first promising exploration results from Zambia prospect
29th July 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Aim-listed Tertiary Minerals has delineated a large copper-in-soil anomaly at the Mupala project, in Zambia. The company on July 29 reported on field analytical results received from a soil... 


176 ct Lulo diamond
Lucapa recovers 176 ct diamond from Lulo
29th July 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

ASX-listed Lucapa Diamond Company has recovered the fifth diamond weighing more than 100 ct at its joint venture Lulo mine, in Angola, this year. The 176 ct Type IIa diamond recovered is also the... 


Tin ore
Pathfinder completes reverse takeover of Rome Resources
26th July 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

London-listed Pathfinder Minerals has completed the reverse takeover of Canada-based exploration company Rome Resources, which owns tin projects in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). As a... 


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State-of-the-art mining technologies on display
25th July 2024

Mining technology company Weir has outlined its planned exhibit for this year’s Electra Mining Africa show, noting that monitoring and control technology will be a major focus. A fully mobile... 


Lucapa focuses on sampling near Cacuilo river following floods
15th July 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

Now that floodwaters have receded after a severe wet season in Angola, ASX-listed Lucapa Diamond Company says its immediate focus is on sampling kimberlites closer to the Cacuilo river, as these... 


An image of Busch employees outside the new office in City Deep
Vacuum company opens new office space
12th July 2024

Vacuum product and solutions company Busch Group last month inaugurated a new office space for its South African sales company in City Deep – an industrial suburb in Johannesburg. Covering a total... 


BC Premier David Eby
British Columbia Premier walks tightrope between resource boom, green goals
9th July 2024 By: Bloomberg

British Columbia Premier David Eby sees a way for his province to exploit its abundant resources and proximity to Asia — without sacrificing environmental pledges core to his political platform.... 


AVAILABLE IN BOTSWANA
Integrated Pump Technology will offers its Grindex range of submersible dewatering, sludge and slurry pumps to clients in Botswana through Mitchell Equipment Hire
Partnership boosts Botswana mine pumping solutions
5th July 2024

Following a distributorship agreement concluded earlier this year between pumps solutions provider Integrated Pump Technology and plant hire company Mitchell Equipment Hire, Botswana’s promising... 


Aerial view of the Kainantu mine
Kainantu mine, Papua New Guinea
5th July 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

A gold mine in the Eastern Highlands province of Papua New Guinea. 


African Rainbow Minerals Executive Growth Jacques van der Bijl.
High hopes for potentially game-changing technology at platinum group metal mines
2nd July 2024 By: Martin Creamer

Development of an innovative new mining method for narrow tabular steep dipping orebodies has reached an advanced stage after four years of effort. The reef boring machine that has already been put... 


Russia's Alrosa buys Degdekan gold deposit from Polyus
1st July 2024 By: Reuters

Russian diamond producer Alrosa has bought a gold deposit in Russia's Far East from miner Polyus, the two companies, both of which are under Western sanctions, said on Monday. For the world's... 


Mufaro Muzvondiwa, Process and Products Director at Weir Minerals Africa
From smart mining to portable crushing from Weir at Electra Mining Africa
1st July 2024

At this year’s Electra Mining Africa exhibition, visitors will be attracted to the Weir stand by innovations such as the Weir Modular Wheeled Plant (WMWP), a fully mobile crushing and screening... 


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Lack of transparency
28th June 2024 By: Terence Creamer

The tapering of loadshedding has arguably provided the Eskom board and executive team with some much-needed time and space to consider the future of the business without the daily distraction of... 


McEwen advances new mine at Fox Complex
21st June 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

Canada-based McEwen Mining is developing a new mining operation at the Stock property of the Fox Complex, in Timmins, Ontario. The Stock property, which includes the former Stock mill and mine,... 


The above image depicts a laundry room provided by Ascot Site Solutions
Reducing remote-site breakdowns
21st June 2024 By: Lynne Davies

Mass accommodation and remote-site catering, laundry and hospitality solutions provider Ascot Site Solutions aims to ensure employee comfortability by reducing the risk of accommodation-related... 


Executive Mayor of Tshwane Cilliers Brink
City of Tshwane pushing ahead with plan to procure 1 000 MW by 2026
19th June 2024 By: Terence Creamer

The City of Tshwane is signalling its intention to proceed with plans to procure and/or revive 1 000 MW of electricity generation capacity by 2026 as part of a strategy aimed at improving security... 


Refreshed Lake Maitland uranium study impresses
18th June 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Australian company Toro Energy has announced the outcomes of a refreshed scoping study for the Lake Maitland deposit, at Wiluna in Western Australia, showcasing “impressive outcomes”. The study,... 


Eskom targets JETP funds and partnerships for 2 GW clean-energy pipeline
Eskom targets JETP funds and partnerships for 2 GW clean-energy pipeline
14th June 2024 By: Terence Creamer

Having recently confirmed a decoupling of its just energy transition strategy from the decommissioning of its coal-fired power stations, Eskom is aiming to finalise business cases for a pipeline of... 


AERIAL VIEW OF KANMANTOO COPPER/GOLD MINE, IN AUSTRALIA
Kanmantoo underground project – Stage 1, Australia – update
14th June 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Hillgrove Resources has loaded its first shipment of concentrate from the Kanmantoo underground mine. 


MRG enters into JV with Sinowin to develop mineral sands projects in Mozambique
13th June 2024 By: Darren Parker

ASX-listed MRG Metals has entered into a binding joint venture (JV) agreement with Chinese mineral investment companies Sinowin Lithium and Sinowin Lithium Cobalt (SLC) to develop its Mozambique... 


Award-winning Omnivat to roll out pilots of containerised electricity generation and storage system
Award-winning Omnivat to roll out pilots of containerised electricity generation and storage system
10th June 2024 By: Tracy Hancock

Renewable energy technology company Omnivat Tech, the creator of an award-winning containerised electricity generation and storage system, aims to deploy three in-field pilot plants in the coming... 


Is the modular data centre the answer to the technology industry’s land and energy crisis?
Is the modular data centre the answer to the technology industry’s land and energy crisis?
7th June 2024

By Faith Waithaka, Cloud and Service Provider Segment Sales Lead: Anglophone Africa at Schneider Electric According to research group,  McKinsey & Company, data centres are fast becoming an... 


Image of heavy duty vehicle to show proximity detection systems used in quarries and surface mines
Proximity detection systems advance quarry and mine safety
7th June 2024

Department of Mineral Resources and Energy regulations have expedited the integration of technologies such as proximity detection systems (PDS) aimed at mitigating workplace accidents in South... 


Image of Koeberg nuclear power station
Koeberg nuclear power plant steam-generator replacement project, South Africa – update
7th June 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

The National Nuclear Regulator started with another round of hearings for the Koeberg long-term operation, or lifetime extension, project on June 3. 


Image of Zavalievsky mine graphite samples
Zavalievsky graphite mine, Ukraine
7th June 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

A graphite mine adjacent to the town of Zavallya, in Ukraine. 


Solar panels in front of Komati power station cooling towers
Eskom ‘decouples’ renewables roll-out from coal station closure plan
6th June 2024 By: Terence Creamer

Eskom CEO Dan Marokane reports that a decision has been made to “decouple” the closure of its coal stations from the building, in partnership, of new renewable energy generation capacity linked to... 


Koeberg nuclear power station
NNR hosts new round of talks with public over Koeberg’s life extension
4th June 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The National Nuclear Regulator (NNR) has started with another round of hearings on June 3, owing to concerns about the last consultation process having been insufficient. The regulator conceded... 


ROBUST WORKFORCE NEEDED
A more robust engineering workforce can drive technological advancements and operational efficiencies in mining
Upliftment of engineers critical to industrial development
31st May 2024 By: Simone Liedtke

There is a critical need for broader educational reforms to encourage and increase the potential for take-up of engineering as a career among youth, including the country’s mining sector, which... 


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