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Elliott sees more upside at Suncor, almost doubles stake to nearly $3bn
Elliott sees more upside at Suncor, almost doubles stake to nearly $3bn
23rd October 2024 By: Reuters

Two years after first pressing for changes at Canada's Suncor Energy, Elliott Investment Management is so convinced that ongoing improvements will yield a higher share price that it has nearly... 


ISO certification reaffirms Babcock’s commitment to safety, health, environmental and quality
ISO certification reaffirms Babcock’s commitment to safety, health, environmental and quality
21st October 2024

Babcock has reaffirmed its commitment to safety, health, environmental and quality (SHEQ) with the company’s successful retention of ISO certification. Each Babcock Africa business unit, including... 


BHP trying to avoid responsibility over Brazilian dam collapse, UK court told
BHP trying to avoid responsibility over Brazilian dam collapse, UK court told
21st October 2024 By: Reuters

BHP is cynically trying to avoid its responsibility for Brazil's worst environmental disaster, lawyers representing thousands of victims told London's High Court on Monday, as a lawsuit worth up to... 


Left to Right: AASA CEO Aaron Munetsi, AASA chairperson Lulu Rasebotsa, and AASA deputy chairperson Prof John Lamola
Southern African airlines group announces top officials for the 2024/25 year
21st October 2024 By: Rebecca Campbell

The Airlines Association of Southern Africa (AASA) has announced the names of its latest chairperson and deputy chairperson, who were elected at its recent AGM. They will serve for the next 12... 


Newmont’s Peñasquito signs labour agreement
21st October 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Gold miner Newmont announced on Friday that its Mexico subsidiary, Newmont Peñasquito, had signed a new collective bargain agreement (CBA) with the National Union of Mining, Metallurgical, Steel,... 


BME MD Ralf Hennecke
Omnia Holdings offering broader value proposition through BME mining segment
21st October 2024 By: Martin Creamer

Leading mine blasting solutions provider BME today announced a new alignment with Protea Mining Chemicals, which provides one point of contact for two solutions through the BME brand. In this... 


The Atlas camp was recently completed
Image speeds up mineral sands project construction
18th October 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Mineral sands company Image Resources has cleared the final construction approvals for its Atlas project, north of Perth, with water licences being issued. The company started roadwork and civil... 


Human skills digitally transform industries, enable greater technology adoption
18th October 2024 By: Schalk Burger

It is not the lack of technology in Africa, but rather the lack of skills, that is reducing the ability of companies to adopt new manufacturing technologies, says special purpose machinery... 


The Century zinc mine in Queensland.
Sibanye-Stillwater operations affected by Queensland bushfire
18th October 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

JSE- and NYSE-listed Sibanye-Stillwater announced on Friday that it had suspended operations at its Century operation in Queensland, owing to a regional bushfire. The company confirmed that all... 


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De Beers’ GemFair programme buys its 10 000th diamond
18th October 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Diamonds miner De Beers Group’s GemFair programme has reached the key milestone of buying its 10 000th diamond since its launch in 2018. GemFair focuses on developing a responsible sourcing model... 


US awards contracts for making higher enriched uranium for new reactors
18th October 2024 By: Reuters

The US rolled out initial contracts to four companies hoping to produce a new, more highly enriched uranium fuel for an expected wave of high-tech reactors, the US Energy Department said on... 


Menar MD Vuslat Bayoğlu
Menar MD pushes back on request to lower prices
18th October 2024 By: Darren Parker

Coal and manganese mining group Menar MD Vuslat Bayoğlu has pushed back on a request by Energy and Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa’s special adviser Silas Zimu for domestic coal... 


Spot gold tops $2 700 as metal extends its record-breaking run
Spot gold tops $2 700 as metal extends its record-breaking run
18th October 2024 By: Bloomberg

Gold topped $2 700 an ounce for the first time, as an escalating conflict in the Middle East saw traders flock to safety. Bullion reached climbed as much as 0.3% to $2 700.47/oz, after Israel said... 


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VEGA Controls SA
18th October 2024

For over 60 years VEGA has been creating solutions for demanding and critical measuring tasks, developing measurement technology that is easy to use and offers maximum safety and reliability.  VEGA... 


An image of the AXXIS blast boxes
Standalone technical services improve value-add
18th October 2024

Bulk explosives and blasting technology supplier BME has launched its Global Blasting Technical Services (GBTS) as an external and standalone offering to customers. While GBTS was previously part... 


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The agreement was signed by Valhalla Capital Partners CEO Lesibana Fosu and EPSE Oy CEO Jouni Jääskeläinen
JV to ‘revolutionise’ water treatment
18th October 2024 By: Simone Liedtke

South Africa-based Valhalla Capital Partners has entered into a joint venture (JV) with Finnish wastewater treatment technology company EPSE Oy to introduce innovative water treatment solutions... 


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Blasting products for safe, efficient, productive operations
18th October 2024

With intelligent blast design and modelling capabilities, explosives and blasting systems manufacturer Orica launched its Next Gen SHOTPlus suite of applications on September 24 at this year’s... 


Reon Barnard, CEO of Tabono, chairperson of the Sekta Group, director and shareholder of Jabali Mining Services, co-founder of BCR Holdings and director of Barrock
Reon Barnard
18th October 2024

This week we profile Reon Barnard, CEO of Tabono, chairperson of the Sekta Group, director and shareholder of Jabali Mining Services, co-founder of BCR Holdings and director of Barrock 


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Improving safety, efficiency in supply chains
18th October 2024 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Noting the complexity of South Africa’s mining environment, which is typically associated with its sizable value chain, telematics solutions provider Webfleet sales director Justin Manson advocates... 


Cape Town to wrap up desalination plant feasibility study in 2025, first water possible in 2030
18th October 2024 By: Irma Venter

The City of Cape Town (CoCT) has started the feasibility study on the proposed Paarden Island desalination plant, says CoCT Water and Sanitation MMC Zahid Badroodien. The study is being undertaken... 


Diverse speaker line-up confirmed for CILT Regional Logistics and Transport Conference at Futuroad Expo
Diverse speaker line-up confirmed for CILT Regional Logistics and Transport Conference at Futuroad Expo
17th October 2024

The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport’s (CILT) branches in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia are proud to announce a diverse line-up of presenters who will speak at its upcoming... 


FUCHS offers complete lubricant solutions for hybrid vehicles
FUCHS offers complete lubricant solutions for hybrid vehicles
17th October 2024

As mobility continues to evolve, the market is slowly switching from combustion engine to electric power. Bridging between these two technologies, hybrid powered vehicles combine both combustion... 


Laura Tyler
Adriatic appoints former BHP exec as MD and CEO
17th October 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX- and LSE-listed Adriatic Metals has appointed Laura Tyler, a former BHP executive, as MD and CEO. This marks a new chapter for the company as it seeks to strengthen its position as a leading... 


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Minerals Council commits to new health and safety milestones
17th October 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Industry organisation the Minerals Council South Africa says it is fully committed to supporting the third iteration of health and safety milestones agreed by the Department of Mineral and... 


Telkom invests in solar power solutions for a sustainable future
17th October 2024 By: Natasha Odendaal

Telecommunications group Telkom has installed another 1 MWp of grid-tied PV technology at its Telkom Park head office in Centurion, bringing the total installed PV capacity to 4.2 MWp. This as... 


A January 2024 photo of the Cote project.
Côté is likely the start of a new mining district – Iamgold
16th October 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

Canadian mining company Iamgold is optimistic that its newly established Côté mine may herald the beginning of a new mining district, as exploration results indicate the potential connection... 


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Metalkol embarks on Copper Mark assurance process
16th October 2024 By: Darren Parker

Diversified miner Eurasian Resources Group’s (ERG’s) Metalkol operation, in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has officially begun the Copper Mark assurance process, in line with a letter of... 


Vertiv Data Centre Solution Boosts Kenya's National Motor Vehicle Registration System
Vertiv Data Centre Solution Boosts Kenya's National Motor Vehicle Registration System
16th October 2024

Vertiv (NYSE: VRT), a global provider of critical digital infrastructure and continuity solutions, together with local partner Encapsulated East Africa Limited, and the Kenyan National Transport... 


The Super Hero Yellow, Saving the Crude Tank Day by Day!
The Super Hero Yellow, Saving the Crude Tank Day by Day!
15th October 2024

The silent guardian of crude oil storage is often overlooked. Under the large expanse of a storage tank lies a critical function: level measurement. This seems like a fairly simple task, but it’s... 


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Robust HVAC systems for mining equipment
15th October 2024

A shift towards more robust heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems for mobile equipment has been noted in the surface mining and quarrying sectors. According to Booyco Engineering... 


2024 AMEC Awards finalists announced
11th October 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The Association of Mining and Exploration Companies (AMEC) has announced the finalists for the 2024 AMEC Awards, with winners set to be revealed next month. The yearly event highlights the... 


Image of  SlurrySucker used to clear silt
Importance of timeous desilting highlighted
11th October 2024

A significant build-up of silt in water storage facilities reduces storage capacity, risking overflow and severe environmental damage. Specialty dewatering pump company Integrated Pump Rental (IPR)... 


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... 


Sintech
Sintech
11th October 2024

Since 1984 Sintech has supplied the South African market with clutches, brakes and engineering solutions for a wide range of applications and across a wide spectrum of industry both domestically... 


ESSENTIAL MAINTENANCE
Coatings protect high-wear areas, such as impeller lands and casing rings, which are essential for maintaining the pump’s efficiency and prolonging its operational life
Coatings, cladding enhance pump performance
11th October 2024 By: Simone Liedtke

Surface engineering company Thermaspray’s thermal spray coatings and laser cladding technologies are delivering significant benefits to the pumps industry, particularly for components subjected to... 


Securing Reliability
BMG’s Nord-Lock bolt securing system is used extensively in pumps and pumping equipment to enhance efficient operation and absolute reliability
System enhances efficient operation, reliability in pumps
11th October 2024

Industrial equipment supplier BMG, which celebrates 50 years of business this year, says its Nord-Lock bolt securing system is being used extensively in pumps and pumping equipment to enhance... 


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Predictive maintenance solutions for efficiency, safety
11th October 2024

Providing fast, efficient and comprehensive evaluation of analogue and digital data, power transmission and motion control products distributor BMG’s NORD predictive maintenance solutions enhance... 


Three Metro Bus busses lined up next to each other at a depot
New payment system for non-conventional public transport users
11th October 2024

The City of Cape Town has signed a new six-year contract with transport and tour company HG Travelling Services to operate the Dial-a-Ride service for those who cannot make use of conventional... 


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.... 


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How DigiMine is building next generation of tech-savvy, socially aware mining engineers
11th October 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

As the global mining industry increasingly adopts technology, such as AI and automation, partnerships between academia and industry are poised to play a pivotal role in ensuring the continuous... 


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Martin Engineering
11th October 2024

Established in 1944, Martin Engineering is the leading international developer, manufacturer and supplier of innovations to make the handling of bulk materials cleaner, safer and more productive.... 


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Prothane Industrial
11th October 2024

In existence since July 1990, Prothane Industrial started production with castable polyurethane products, expanding later to high tech polyurethane spraying products, rubber lining and various... 


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How DigiMine is building next generation of tech-savvy, socially aware mining engineers
11th October 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

As the global mining industry increasingly adopts technology, such as AI and automation, partnerships between academia and industry are poised to play a pivotal role in ensuring the continuous... 


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