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Arc Minerals expands its presence in Zambia
7th April 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

London-listed Arc Minerals has entered into a binding  agreement for its wholly-owned Zambian subsidiary Foreland Minerals to acquire the Chingola copper project, in the Zambian Copperbelt, from... 


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Dry-type transformers push boundaries in Dutch intake substation
7th April 2025

A data center in the Netherlands is the site of a recent innovation on the transformer landscape, where TMC Transformers has designed, manufactured and installed dry-type transformers in a large... 


FNB AgencyPlus sign outside township store
New FNB AgencyPlus service to bring banking services to townships through agent stores
2nd April 2025 By: Darren Parker

Financial services provider FNB has launched a new service, FNB AgencyPlus, to expand access to basic banking services and cash in close proximity to both unbanked and underbanked individuals in... 


The Point Lake openpit at Ekati.
Burgundy Diamond Mines' Ekati resilient as market struggles
1st April 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

ASX-listed Burgundy Diamond Mines has navigated a turbulent diamond market with resilience, reporting a modest revenue decline despite broader industry struggles. The company’s flagship Ekati... 


Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Minister Dr Dion George
George insists new air-pollution exemptions for eight Eskom coal stations not a ‘blanket reprieve’
31st March 2025 By: Terence Creamer

Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Minister Dr Dion George has granted Eskom air-pollution exemptions for eight power stations that would otherwise have been forced to close on April 1. He... 


Master Drilling robotic arm.
Robotic rig uplifts productivity 50%, cuts water 75%, Master Drilling reports
27th March 2025 By: Martin Creamer

A robotic rig deployed at a project last year increased productivity by about 50% and consumed 75% less water than the more conventional rigs working on the same contract, Master Drilling director... 


Fury Gold Mines advances QPM acquisition
27th March 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

TSX-listed Fury Gold Mines and TSX-V-listed Quebec Precious Metals are progressing on schedule with their previously announced merger, with completion expected before April 30. Following the... 


Master Drilling CEO Danie Pretorius.
Master Drilling pays nigh-R100m dividend, moves needle on South Africa’s mining front
25th March 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Drilling and mechanised rock excavation technology solutions company Master Drilling, which was established in 1986 and listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange Limited in 2012, has declared a... 


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Pumps supplier opens first branch in Steelpoort
21st March 2025 By: Tracy Klückow

As part of its strategic expansion plan, Johannesburg-based dewatering pump solutions provider Integrated Pump Technology has invested in a service centre in the mining town of Steelpoort, Limpopo.... 


WA's green energy push gains momentum with A$814m hydrogen boost
WA's green energy push gains momentum with A$814m hydrogen boost
20th March 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Western Australia’s ambitions to become a global clean energy powerhouse received a major boost with the federal government awarding A$814-million in production incentives to the 1 500 MW Murchison... 


Glencore overhauls embattled Canadian smelters as margins plunge
Glencore overhauls embattled Canadian smelters as margins plunge
17th March 2025 By: Bloomberg

Glencore is doubling down on a cost-cutting drive at its Canadian copper and zinc plants following job cuts last year, in a further overhaul of its global smelting business following a collapse in... 


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Trump’s trade salvos test nerves of central bankers
17th March 2025 By: Bloomberg

An anxious sense of wait-and-see may emerge from central banks in the coming week, in their first collective assessment of how President Donald Trump’s trade policies are impacting the world... 


INDUSTRY ALIGNMENT
The expansion of MacLean battery electric fleets aligns with the industry’s push toward decarbonisation
Automation advances EV safety, efficiency
14th March 2025 By: Simone Liedtke

As the mining industry shifts towards reducing equipment operator exposure to high-risk environments, mining companies are increasingly looking for technologies that enhance both safety and... 


Australia ships record amount of gold to US amid race for metal
Australia ships record amount of gold to US amid race for metal
7th March 2025 By: Bloomberg

Australia shipped a record amount of gold to the US in January, as fears over potential tariffs saw traders rush to deliver metal into New York warehouses in order to capitalise on extreme price... 


TG Metals acquires 80% stake in WA gold project
6th March 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed TG Metals has signed a sale and purchase agreement to acquire an 80% interest in the Van Uden gold project in Western Australia from Montague Resources Australia. Barto Gold will retain... 


BHP Australia president Geraldine Slattery
BHP urges Australia to sharpen competitive edge amid global trade shifts
4th March 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

BHP Australia president Geraldine Slattery has warned that Australia’s competitive edge in the resources sector is at risk without sustained investment in productivity, energy, and labour policies.... 


Rapidly developing technology is constantly being harnessed by Proximity Detection Systems (PDS) to deliver steadily improved functionality to customers
Value of PDS growths with data and sensing technology
4th March 2025

Rapidly developing technology is constantly being harnessed by Proximity Detection Systems (PDS) to deliver steadily improved functionality to customers, according to Anton Lourens, CEO of... 


A large grader type machine in an underground tunnel fitted with PDS technology to avoid collisions
Proximity detection systems advanced through new tech
28th February 2025

The ever-evolving world of electronic technology is driving significant advancements in proximity detection systems (PDS), delivering improved functionality to mining and industrial customers,... 


Loncor reports ‘encouraging’ deep drilling results at Adumbi
27th February 2025 By: Darren Parker

TSX- and OTCQX-listed Loncor Gold has announced “encouraging” drilling results from a deep drilling programme at its 3.66-million-ounce Adumbi deposit in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The... 


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Drilling at Greenwing’s Madagascar project deliver ‘encouraging’ results
26th February 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

ASX-listed Greenwing Resources has completed 464 auger holes, totalling 4 027 m, at its 100%-owned Andapa graphite project, in Madagascar. This exploration work has found regolith-hosted... 


High-grade tin find at Kalayi validates Rome Resources’ play
25th February 2025 By: Darren Parker

The latest assay results from two diamond core drill holes at Aim-listed tin exploration company Rome Resources' Kalayi tin prospect, in North Kivu, in the Democratic Republic of Congo, have... 


OceanaGold reports high-grade gold discoveries at Haile
25th February 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Toronto-listed OceanaGold has reported promising results from exploration and resource conversion drilling at the Haile gold mine in the US, highlighting high-grade gold intercepts at both the... 


DRDGOLD CEO Niël Pretorius.
‘Exciting’ DRDGOLD projects ‘advancing well’ as 2028 Vision gets big gold price boost
24th February 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Johannesburg- and New York-listed DRDGOLD’s projects under way are “advancing very well” as the gold-from-tailings company’s 2028 Vision gets a massive boost from the sky-high gold price. Mining... 


The Kendal power station
Ramokgopa hints that new IRP includes 10-year delay to coal shutdowns
21st February 2025 By: Terence Creamer

Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa has given the strongest indication yet that the next edition of the Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) will include a 10-year delay to the... 


PROMISING PROSPECT
Exploration programmes at Lithium Ridge have found continuous mineralisation along a 6 km strike length, with reverse circulation drilling intercepting lithium grades of up to 2.13% lithium oxide
Partnership inked to develop lithium mine
21st February 2025 By: Donna Slater

As a testament to Namibia being a Tier 1 mining jurisdiction, specialty minerals miner SQM has partnered with critical raw materials producer Andrada Mining, contributing a $20-million investment... 


WELL-SUITED
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... 


Uranium ban repeal in Greenland could revive massive rare earth project, licence holder says
Uranium ban repeal in Greenland could revive massive rare earth project, licence holder says
12th February 2025 By: Reuters

he mining company that owns the licence to Greenland's Kvanefjeld deposit is hopeful that a new government will repeal a ban on uranium mining after next month's election, potentially rejuvenating... 


AMSA postpones longs wind down by month amid intense rescue talks with government
AMSA postpones longs wind down by month amid intense rescue talks with government
6th February 2025 By: Terence Creamer

Steel producer ArcelorMittal South Africa (AMSA) has postponed the wind down of its longs business by a month to allow talks with government on possible ways to prevent the closure to progress, as... 


Employees equipped with knowledge and skill to understand hazards and mitigate risks are of vital importance
Major safety milestone for AfriSam
6th February 2025

Testimony to the high levels of health and safety standards maintained across its quarry operations, AfriSam’s Construction Materials division marked a four year Lost Time Injury (LTI) Free... 


A Nordex turbine blade being transported to a project in the Eastern Cape
New Nordex head says South Africa remains key market, despite recent headwinds
5th February 2025 By: Terence Creamer

Newly appointed Nordex Energy South Africa MD Robert Timmers says that South Africa is poised to be one of the multinational’s largest markets outside of North America and Europe in 2025. This,... 


Booyco Electronics discusses its role in advancing PDS tech in Africa
Booyco Electronics discusses its role in advancing PDS tech in Africa
3rd February 2025

South Africa’s pioneering role in proximity detection systems (PDS) has created opportunities for Booyco Electronics to expand its footprint across the region, says Booyco Electronics CEO Anton... 


Image of malachite from the Haib project
Haib copper project, Namibia – update
31st January 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Koryx Copper has confirmed that a large-scale technical programme is to be completed at its Haib copper project this year. 


Growthpoint Properties' Olympus development
Growthpoint to start construction of Olympus development ‘within months’
30th January 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Following the soft launch of JSE-listed real investment trust Growthpoint Properties’ R2-billion Olympus mixed-use residential and retail development, in Sandton, Gauteng, in December, CEO Estienne... 


Calibre reports maiden resource for Talavera deposit
29th January 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Mid-tier gold producer Calibre Mining on Wednesday announced the production of its one-millionth ounce of gold in Nicaragua and a maiden mineral resource estimate for its Talavera deposit. The... 


Capricorn expands Karlawinda with Deadman Flat buy
24th January 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Gold company Capricorn Metals has announced it will acquire the prospective Deadman Flat project tenements of Peregrine Gold, covering 270 km2 contiguous to its Karlawinda gold project in Pilbara.... 


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SA experience spurs PDS expansion into Southern Africa
24th January 2025

Benefiting from South Africa’s role as a global pioneer in proximity detection systems (PDS), other countries in the region are embracing this safety and monitoring technology to great effect.... 


Haib copper project in Namibia
Koryx to roll out C$20m technical programme at Haib this year
23rd January 2025 By: Darren Parker

TSX-listed Koryx Copper has confirmed that a large-scale C$20-million technical programme is to be completed at its Haib copper project, in Namibia, during the course of this year. This 2025... 


Localised laboratories strengthens Chryso's support across Africa
Pioneering a greener construction future for Africa
23rd January 2025

As Africa’s construction industry embraces greener practices in meeting its infrastructure needs, CHRYSO is on board with a rebranded focus on sustainability. Having merged with GCP Applied... 


Pindulo Namibia
Pindulo Namibia
23rd January 2025

End-to-end logistics solutions provider Pindulo offers innovative, client-centric services through import, export, road, warehousing, stock management and stevedoring solutions.  A cornerstone of... 


Minsud announces maiden resource estimate for Chinchillones complex
21st January 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

TSX-V-listed Minsud Resources has unveiled a maiden pit-constrained mineral resource estimate for the Chinchillones complex deposit, part of the Chita Valley project in Argentina's San Juan... 


Anton Lourens, CEO of Booyco Electronics
SA experience spurs PDS expansion into Southern Africa
20th January 2025

Benefiting from South Africa’s role as a global pioneer in Proximity Detection Systems (PDS), other countries in the region are embracing this safety and monitoring technology to great effect.... 


Shell pursuing sustainability at Alberton depot
Shell pursuing sustainability at Alberton depot
15th January 2025

Oil and gas company Shell South Africa’s Alberton depot is pursuing sustainability through projects, including solar and battery power, and capacitation for biofuels.  


Focusing on the human element ensures the PDS solution being implemented is not only technically sound but also practical and user-friendly.
SA experience spurs PDS expansion into Southern Africa
14th January 2025

Benefiting from South Africa’s role as a global pioneer in Proximity Detection Systems (PDS), other countries in the region are embracing this safety and monitoring technology to great effect. 


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