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Gem Resources processes 5 500 t of ore following Gravelotte restart
5th November 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

London-listed Gem Resources, formerly URA Holdings, has reported that Phase 1 of the restart at the Gravelotte emerald mine, in Limpopo, South Africa, has been under way for about six months.... 


Pinpointing pipeline occurrence in seconds, not hours
Pinpointing pipeline occurrence in seconds, not hours
4th November 2024

By: Kobus Vermeulen - Direct Sales Executive, Process Automation at Schneider Electric At any given moment, thousands of kilometres of critical assets flow through pipelines that cross veld,... 


Transport Minister Barbara Creecy
Creecy encourages road user behaviour change as she discusses Moloto road progress
4th November 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

Significant progress has been made on the R15-billion upgrade of the Moloto road which, once completed, is expected to help improve safety on one of the country’s most dangerous roads, remarked... 


Leaders in Government and SOE’s ready to Develop, Unite and Empower – it’s DUE!
Leaders in Government and SOE’s ready to Develop, Unite and Empower – it’s DUE!
4th November 2024

Women-owned conference company Pinpoint Stewards are adamant to gather leaders in  Government and SOE’s at the end of November.  To ensure more women are able to join the leadership... 


Former Sasol, RBPlat CFO Hanré Rossouw
Former Sasol, Royal Bafokeng Platinum CFO now leading Madagascar graphite advance
1st November 2024 By: Martin Creamer

As the new president and CEO of the Canada-listed NextSource Materials – which is chaired by former South African mining luminary and one-time Eskom finance director Sir Mick Davis – the ex-Sasol... 


Australia’s miners pay more tax than all other industries combined
Australia’s miners pay more tax than all other industries combined
1st November 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

The latest ATO Corporate Tax Transparency Report shows that Australia’s mining industry continues to be the nation’s biggest taxpayer, paying A$43.1-billion in company tax for 2022/23. This,... 


ON-THE-GO POWER
Caterpillar’s Dynamic Energy Transfer system comprises an electrified rail system to transmit the energy to passing vehicles and is highly deployable to suit customers’ specific site layouts
OEM expands electric drive, automation offerings
1st November 2024 By: Donna Slater

Unveiled in mid-September, equipment maker Caterpillar’s (Cat’s) new energy management system – Dynamic Energy Transfer (DET) – offers the ability to transfer electrical energy to both... 


Rail masterplan to be finalised by October next year
1st November 2024 By: Irma Venter

The Department of Transport (DoT) aims to have the interim National Rail Masterplan (NRMP) ready by February next year, says DoT chief director Jan-David de Villiers. This will be followed by an... 


Mineralisation in Windfall gold project ore
Windfall gold project, Canada – update
1st November 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Gold Fields is now the sole owner of the project. 


Pictured are (front row): Tsepo Mathe, Blessing Mbanjwa, Bheki Shabangu and Bongumusa Zaca from the Mpumalanga DPWR&T; (middle row) Zutari infrastructure asset management director Dr Chris von Holdt and Nothando Ndlovu and Gear Dlamini from the DPWR&T; and (back row) Petronella Ramodiba from the DPWR&T and Anton Barnard, Cambridge Mokanyane and S’bongiseni Zulu from Zutari.
Zutari, Mpumalanga roads dept launch comprehensive road maintenance management system
31st October 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The Mpumalanga Department of Public Works, Roads and Transport (DPWR&T) has launched a mature, comprehensive system for road maintenance management, consulting engineering and infrastructure... 


CBE to hold a two day climate change Indaba
31st October 2024

The Council for the Built Environment (CBE) is well on track to convene its second Built Environment Climate Change Indaba (BECCI) in Mandeni Local Municipality in KwaZulu-Natal on 07-08 November... 


Macadamia trees
Agriculture set to benefit greatly if MTBPS sentiment is realised
31st October 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Industry bodies Agri SA and the Agricultural Business Chamber of South Africa (Agbiz) agree that Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s Medium Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) shows that... 


The refurbished Bashee Court property
ECDC rolling out R546m property refurbishment programme
30th October 2024 By: Schalk Burger

Provincial agency the Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC) is rolling out a R546-million refurbishment programme at its R1.37-billion rental investment property portfolio, which includes... 


Ford SA MD Neale Hill
Ford seeing progress in southern corridor development, albeit slow 
28th October 2024 By: Irma Venter

The automotive industry is “definitely seeing progress” in its discussions with Transnet on developing the southern rail corridor between Gauteng and Gqeberha and Coega, in the Eastern Cape, says... 


Strong call for FCEVs to be advanced as an immediate-term necessity.
Platinum association highlights advantages of quicker fuel cell electric vehicle deployment
28th October 2024 By: Martin Creamer

The International Platinum Group Metals Association (IPA) is calling on policymakers to urgently drive forward the deployment of fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs), alongside battery electric... 


Are You Ready to Shape the Future of Regional Connectivity? Join Us as a Speaker at the Transport Evolution Africa Forum & Expo 2025
28th October 2024

In an era of rapid globalisation and expanding trade, Africa stands at a critical juncture where the development of transport and logistics infrastructure will significantly shape its economic... 


Why Supercharging Transport and Logistics for Regional Connectivity is Vital for Africa’s Economic Growth
28th October 2024

Join us in Johannesburg for the 12th annual Transport Evolution Africa Forum & Expo from 4-6 March 2025 to be part of Africa’s journey towards an integrated, sustainable transport infrastructure.... 


CSIR Transport Safety Lab aiming to improve Africa’s road safety products, policies
CSIR Transport Safety Lab aiming to improve Africa’s road safety products, policies
28th October 2024

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research’s (CSIR’s) new Transport Safety Laboratory (TSL) will enable original-equipment manufacturers, transport operators and private investors to test... 


Millennial mining heirs bet the family business on Argentine copper
Millennial mining heirs bet the family business on Argentine copper
25th October 2024 By: Bloomberg

When he was 16, Adam Lundin was lowered by helicopter into the remote wilderness of northern Canada. For the son of a wealthy mining mogul, this was something of an initiation. He spent the summer... 


Sir Mick Davis
First shipments of graphite concentrate from Madagascar mine to Germany, US
25th October 2024 By: Martin Creamer

The first commercial shipments of graphite concentrate from the Molo graphite mine in southern Madagascar to Germany and the US have been completed, Toronto-listed  NextSource Materials has... 


An image of the construction site at the Bekezela colliery
Flagship Springs colliery set to start construction
25th October 2024 By: Trent Roebeck

Coal explorer and developer Canyon Coal is preparing to start construction on its greenfield Bekezela opencast mining project in the first quarter of 2025, subject to market conditions. The project... 


An image of Reon Barnard
Strategic collaborations key to industry prosperity
25th October 2024

Through collaboration between various mining sector stakeholders – including local governments, community stakeholders and strategic collaborators – mining companies are finding ways to keep their... 


Off-grid EV charger programme launched in the Eastern Cape
25th October 2024 By: Irma Venter

Zero Carbon Charge (Charge), in partnership with the Automotive Industry Development Centre Eastern Cape (AIDC-EC), and together with the Eastern Cape provincial government, has broken ground on... 


Image of iron-ore bucket wheel reclaimer
Simandou iron-ore project, Guinea – update
25th October 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

The Simfer mine is on track to deliver first production in 2025. 


Image of road construction/rehabilitation
Lilian Ngoyi street rehabilitation, South Africa
25th October 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

The Johannesburg Roads Agency is appointing a new contractor to undertake the remaining work on the project’s first phase. 


A CSIR researcher demonstrates how a driving simulator can be used to recreate uniquely South Africa driving hazards.
New lab to improve road safety policies, products in Africa
24th October 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Blade Nzimande has unveiled a new Transport Safety Lab at the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research's (CSIR's) Scientia campus, in Pretoria.... 


Manufacturing's development, employment impact will depend on preparation
24th October 2024 By: Schalk Burger

The potential developmental benefits from growing manufacturing's contribution to African countries' GDP and the associated growth in employment will only occur if countries and their industries,... 


Steel used in local manufacturing
Govt focused on domestic investments to stimulate manufacturing
23rd October 2024 By: Darren Parker

Government is set to increase investment into key industries that will bolster local manufacturing, Department of Trade, Industry and Competition industrial procurement and development chief... 


Are You Ready to Shape the Future of Regional Connectivity? Join Us as a Speaker at the Transport Evolution Africa Forum & Expo 2025
Are You Ready to Shape the Future of Regional Connectivity? Join Us as a Speaker at the Transport Evolution Africa Forum & Expo 2025
22nd October 2024

In an era of rapid globalisation and expanding trade, Africa stands at a critical juncture where the development of transport and logistics infrastructure will significantly shape its economic... 


Why Supercharging Transport and Logistics for Regional Connectivity is Vital for Africa’s Economic Growth
Why Supercharging Transport and Logistics for Regional Connectivity is Vital for Africa’s Economic Growth
22nd October 2024

Join us in Johannesburg for the 12th annual Transport Evolution Africa Forum & Expo from 4-6 March 2025 to be part of Africa’s journey towards an integrated, sustainable transport infrastructure.... 


Minerals Council's first Accommodation Newsletter details mine housing projects
21st October 2024 By: Schalk Burger

Mining industry employer organisation Minerals Council South Africa has published the first edition of its Accommodation Newsletter, which highlights the interventions by, and projects of, member... 


Image of a train passing at the Wilpinjong mine
Wilpinjong mine, Australia
18th October 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

A coal mine about 40 km north-east of Mudgee, in New South Wales. 


An image of President Cyril Ramaphosa
Zero Carbon Charge welcomes President’s announcement of EVs incentives, cautions on source of power
17th October 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Solar-powered charging station provider Zero Carbon Charge has welcomed President Cyril Ramaphosa’s announcement, in an address at SA Auto Week, in Cape Town, on October 17, that government is... 


GoMetro CEO Justin Coetzee and GoMetro EV-FIT project lead Christopher de Saxe
GoMetro awarded grant for six-month UK EV fleet management trial
16th October 2024 By: Schalk Burger

Software-as-a-service fleet management company GoMetro has been awarded a £147 000 grant from the UK Freight Innovation Fund to finance a six-month trial with UK logistics companies Maritime... 


Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson and Infrastructure South Africa acting head Mameetse Masemola
DPWI, ISA launch project preparation bid window to expand infrastructure investment
15th October 2024 By: Darren Parker

The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI), together with government agency Infrastructure South Africa (ISA), has opened a novel project preparation bid window to invite submissions... 


SIU head Advocate Andy Mothibi
SIU investigations, recoveries saved govt R8bn
15th October 2024 By: Sashnee Moodley

In its 27 years of operation, the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has marked its highest ever recovery of R2.28-billion in cash from investigations and litigation, as it revealed it saved... 


Wind turbines
International partners showcase South African JET projects in Mpumalanga
11th October 2024 By: Schalk Burger

Denmark, France, Germany and the UK, which are all partner countries supporting South Africa's just energy transition (JET), have showcased a range of local, provincial and national projects and... 


An image of a road
Sanral weathers challenging year to post strong performance
11th October 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The South African National Roads Agency Limited (Sanral) says its 2023/24 financial year was characterised by resilience and agility, to conclude with a strong financial performance, an unqualified... 


Twelve people trapped deep underground at Colorado mine are rescued after 6 hours
11th October 2024 By: Reuters

Twelve people were trapped 300 m underground in a former Colorado gold mine for about six hours on Thursday before a malfunctioning elevator was repaired, enabling them to safely return to the... 


Gauteng Treasury to tackle financial shortfall with accelerated revenue enhancement
11th October 2024 By: Natasha Odendaal

The Gauteng Provincial Treasury (GPT) is working to prevent potential bankruptcy, pay down e-toll debt, mitigate an underperforming department, and work within a drastically reduced budget.... 


Image of new road construction
N2 Wild Coast Toll Road – Package 5, South Africa
11th October 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

The project entails the construction of a 17 km stretch of road between the Msikaba and Mtentu megabridges.  


Rail masterplan to be finalised by October next year – DoT chief director
Rail masterplan to be finalised by October next year – DoT chief director
10th October 2024 By: Irma Venter

The Department of Transport (DoT) aims to have the interim National Rail Masterplan (NRMP) ready by February next year, says DoT chief director Jan-David de Villiers. This will be followed by an... 


Zero Carbon Charge, AIDC-EC launch off-grid EV charger programme in the Eastern Cape
Zero Carbon Charge, AIDC-EC launch off-grid EV charger programme in the Eastern Cape
8th October 2024 By: Irma Venter

Zero Carbon Charge (Charge), in partnership with the Automotive Industry Development Centre Eastern Cape (AIDC-EC), and together with the Eastern Cape provincial government, has broken ground on... 


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