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Holistic mixing strategies required for road, bridge durability
13th June 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

The need for asphalt manufacturers to ensure high-quality asphalt mix production, adhere to performance-based specifications, and incorporate sustainable practices to minimise environmental impacts... 


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Khoemacau mine, Botswana
13th June 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

A copper mine in the Ngamiland and Ghanzi districts of north-west Botswana. 


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Monte Muambe rare earths and fluorspar project, Mozambique – update
13th June 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Altona Rare Earths is seeking a strategic investor to co-fund a prefeasibility study phase, following the identification of potentially economic gallium grades. 


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MCS acquires minority interest in Underground Support Solutions
12th June 2025

Diversified international investment firm BG Global has taken a bold step in expanding its footprint within the underground mining sector by securing a minority stake through its wholly-owned... 


Cokal secures $15m to boost BBM coal production, cuts ties with Cratus
11th June 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed Cokal has secured a $15-million strategic debt funding facility to support the expansion of metallurgical coal production at its Bumi Barito Mineral (BBM) mine in Central Kalimantan,... 


ACTOM Power Transformers celebrates 60+ years of engineering excellence and a new era of growth
ACTOM Power Transformers celebrates 60+ years of engineering excellence and a new era of growth
11th June 2025

ACTOM Power Transformers, a division of ACTOM (Pty) Ltd, is marking a major milestone with a celebratory Open Day at its Wadeville factory. The event not only honours the company’s 60+ year legacy... 


Nevada Copper project draws $896m US financing interest
Nevada Copper project draws $896m US financing interest
11th June 2025 By: Reuters

A Nevada mining project has attracted the attention of the Export-Import Bank of the United States, which is showing interest in offering $896-million to support a company seeking to build a copper... 


Astec showcases benefits of modular plants
Astec showcases benefits of modular plants
11th June 2025

During a recent equipment factory tour, multinational original-equipment manufacturer group Astec Industries highlighted the facility's 106-year legacy in manufacturing crushers, showcasing... 


Does your waste operation have the right equipment
Does your waste operation have the right equipment
10th June 2025

Without an effective waste management system, a country faces serious public health and environmental risks. In 2024, South Africa generated approximately 108 million tonnes of waste — 90% of which... 


Cascadia, Granite Creek to merge, creating Yukon copper/gold company
10th June 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Canadian juniors Cascadia Minerals and Granite Creek Copper have announced a merger agreement that will consolidate two complementary project portfolios in the Yukon, creating a new copper/gold... 


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AFC to sign $320m deal with Italy to bolster Lobito funding
6th June 2025 By: Reuters

Africa Finance Corporation, a Lagos-based continental financier, will sign a deal with Italy for $320-million financing partly for a new transport corridor linking critical mineral fields with an... 


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Advanced fleet supports cement supply chains
6th June 2025

Through its advanced bulk vehicle fleets, integrated supply chain and transport logistics provider Cargo Carriers continues to serve as a “trusted partner for some of the nation’s leading cement... 


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Mining boom drives equipment demand, services
6th June 2025 By: Devina Haripersad

On the back of a surge in mining activity, particularly in the graphite and gold sectors, Mozambique-based mining equipment supplier and maintenance partner Choice Diesel reports growing demand for... 


Lies in high places
6th June 2025 By: Martin Zhuwakinyu

Before Donald Trump hurled the term ‘fake news’ like a grenade at a journalist in 2016, and the world watched it explode into mainstream lingo, it was largely the jargon of ivory-towered academics... 


MyCiTi’s multibillion-rand south-east route expansion moves to Claremont
6th June 2025 By: Irma Venter

Several construction projects that form part of the multibillion-rand rollout of the newest MyCiTi bus route in Cape Town are on track for completion from this year to 2027. Cape Town Mayor Geordin... 


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Barberton Tailings Retreatment Plant, South Africa
6th June 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

A gold mine in South Africa’s Mpumalanga province. 


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Chvaletice manganese project, Czech Republic – update
6th June 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Euro Manganese has raised C$11.2-million (A$12.3-million) through a combination of private placement and a share purchase plan, with proceeds to fund the development of the project. 


 The leaders behind HJS Emission Technology in SA, from left to right: Dirk Maiworm, Sales Director of HJS Emission Technology GmbH & Co. KG, André Robberts, Managing Director of HJS Emission Technology SA (Pty) Ltd, and Robin Trompetter, CEO of HJS Emission Technology GmbH & Co. KG.
HJS Emission Technology SA strengthens mining industry commitment through strategic acquisition in South Africa
5th June 2025

HJS Emission Technology South Africa (SA), a branch of HJS Emission Technology GmbH & Co. KG, a global leader in advanced on-road, off-road, mining and maritime emission control solutions, has... 


Gauteng Finance and Economic Development MEC Lebogang Maile and WRC CEO Dr Jennifer Molwantwa
The Innovation Hub launches Enterprise Building 3 PPP project
4th June 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

The Innovation Hub, the innovation agency of the Gauteng province and an agency of the Gauteng Growth and Development Agency (GGDA), has officially launched the Enterprise Building 3 (EB3)... 


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Durban port’s Bayhead road to undergo rehabilitation
4th June 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA), responsible for the operation of South Africa’s eight commercial ports, has announced that it has started a six-month rehabilitation project for Bayhead... 


Heraeus Precious Metals executive VP business line systems Dr Philipp Walter.
Storing hydrogen is best way to store green energy, Heraeus Precious Metals points out
3rd June 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Wilo, a global name in pump manufacturing, now has solar panels on the roofs of all of its buildings to enable green hydrogen generation through electrolysis. The stored hydrogen is then used as... 


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Petrol, diesel prices to decrease
3rd June 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Petrol 93 and petrol 95 will decrease by 5c a litre for June, while diesel prices (0.05% and 0.005% sulphur) will decrease by 36.9c a litre, the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources has... 


Powerfleet Africa Operations VP Greg Naicker talks to Engineering News at Securex 2025, where the company is emphasising that security extends beyond fixed infrastructure
Powerfleet exhibits its offering at Securex for first time
3rd June 2025

Powerfleet is a global leader in the artificial intelligence of things, software-as-a-service mobile asset industry. The company is emphasising that security extends beyond fixed infrastructure at... 


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RFA commemorates 50 years
3rd June 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Industry organisation the Road Freight Association (RFA) held its yearly Convention from May 23 to 25, in KwaZulu-Natal, a forum for industry discussion and strategic planning and to commemorate... 


Astron Energy named official fuel sponsor of the 2025 Comrades Marathon
3rd June 2025

Astron Energy, South Africa’s next biggest fuel brand, has been named the Official Fuel Sponsor of the 2025 Comrades Marathon. As fuel partner to the world’s most iconic ultra-marathon, Astron... 


Engen Salutes RFA’s 50-Year Legacy and Celebrates Longstanding Partnership at the 2025 RFA Convention
Engen Salutes RFA’s 50-Year Legacy and Celebrates Longstanding Partnership at the 2025 RFA Convention
3rd June 2025

As South Africa’s transport sector gathered to honour half a century of impact, innovation, and advocacy, Engen proudly stood alongside the Road Freight Association (RFA) to celebrate its 50th... 


Transport Minister Barbara Creecy
Industry partners launch Logistics Accountability Score
30th May 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

In response to the freight logistics reform initiatives under the National Logistics Crisis Committee (NLCC), logistics industry organisation the Southern Africa Freight Forwarders Association... 


Three Cape Flat schools collected more than 700 kg of recyclable packaging in March
30th May 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Three schools – the Alicedale, Kewtown and Norma Road primary schools – on the Cape Flats, collected just less than 700 kg of recyclable packaging in March as part of a pilot project to help divert... 


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Excavator choice key to site efficiency
30th May 2025

Optimal efficiency, cost-effectiveness and safety on a mining site can be achieved by selecting the most appropriate excavator to use in bulk materials handling environments at a mine, reports... 


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Back River Gold – Goose mine gold project, Canada – update
30th May 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

B2Gold is closing in on a key milestone, with the first gold pour expected by the end of June. 


Aerial view of the LHWP
Lesotho Highlands Water Project – Phase II
30th May 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

The contractor responsible for the Polihali transfer tunnel construction has resumed work. 


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Virginia gas project, South Africa – update
30th May 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

South African Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe has formally dismissed the appeal lodged by Springbok Solar Power Plant against the amendment of Tetra4’s (Renergen's)... 


Frontier banks on Canada's battery strategy and regional supply crunch
Frontier banks on Canada's battery strategy and regional supply crunch
29th May 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Amid ongoing concerns over regional lithium supply gaps, TSX-V-listed Frontier Lithium is staking its claim as a future cornerstone of North America's critical minerals supply chain, bolstered by... 


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RAF CEO placed on special leave, widespread welcome for 'overdue' development
28th May 2025 By: Thabi Shomolekae

RISE Mzansi is calling for urgency in a Special Investigating Unit (SIU) investigation into Road Accident Fund (RAF) CEO Collins Letsoalo, who has been placed on special leave, with immediate... 


Stefanutti CEO Russell Crawford
Stefanutti reports more than R100m y/y improvement in operating profit
27th May 2025 By: Darren Parker

JSE-listed construction group Stefanutti Stocks has reported a significant year-on-year improvement in operating profit, from R210-million for the 2024 financial year to R333-million for the 12... 


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Implementing proximity detection systems on mines
27th May 2025

Over two years ago the South African Department of Minerals and Energy’s Level 9 intervention made it law to install proximity detection systems (PDS) on all trackless mobile machines (TMMs),... 


MinRes revises Onslow Iron guidance
MinRes revises Onslow Iron guidance
27th May 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

ASX-listed Mineral Resources (MinRes) has revised its 2025 volume guidance for the Onslow Iron project, citing road haulage constraints, even as shipping rates continue to accelerate. Onslow Iron... 


Lhyfe founder and CEO Matthieu Guesné.
There's nothing easier than switching from grey hydrogen to green hydrogen – Lhyfe
26th May 2025 By: Martin Creamer

It's important to understand that the market for green hydrogen is already there because the world is consuming 100-million tons of hydrogen a year that are “polluting like hell”, the French... 


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Heraeus sees sustained platinum demand in China
26th May 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Refining services provider Heraeus Precious Metals finds in its latest appraisal publication that China’s platinum jewellery and investment demand is still at the forefront of market fundamentals.... 


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City of Joburg launches Orlando eKhaya, Power Park Housing projects
26th May 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The City of Johannesburg’s Economic Development MMC Nomoya Mnisi unveiled the Orlando eKhaya and Power Park Housing projects, in Soweto, on May 23. Originally launched in 2001 under then-Mayor Amos... 


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Mchunu rubbishes white genocide claim, says Saps will now expand categories in crime stats
23rd May 2025 By: Thabi Shomolekae

Police Minister Senzo Mchunu said on Friday that reports that suggest there is a genocide in South Africa against whites are “totally unfounded and unsubstantiated”, cautioning the public about... 


Transport Evolution Africa 2025 to highlight critical investment opportunities shaping the future of Africa’s transport and logistics industry
23rd May 2025

With Africa’s population set to double by 2050 and intra-African trade to surge by an estimated 50% through the AfCFTA, investment in transport infrastructure has become both a strategic and... 


Suzuki showcases rural mobility strength at Nampo 2025
Suzuki showcases rural mobility strength at Nampo 2025
23rd May 2025

Engineering News caught up with automotive manufacturer Suzuki Auto South Africa brand marketing manager Brendon Carpenter following Nampo 2025, in Bothaville, where the company showcased its... 


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