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SAPVIA CEO Dr Rethabile Melamu
Solar PV installations expected to recover strongly this year after marked decline
Updated 4 hours ago By: Terence Creamer

The South African Photovoltaic Industry Association (SAPVIA) is expecting the domestic market to recover this year to the record installation levels achieved two years ago, following a marked... 


From left to right;  Nozipho Zitha, Johan Reyneke, Johann Janse van Rensburg and Tshidi Ngobeni.
PMC, LH Marthinusen launch robotics, coding initiative at a local high school
Updated 5 hours ago By: Sabrina Jardim

Copper miner Palabora Mining Company (PMC) and transformer manufacturer LH Marthinusen (LHM) have partnered to establish a fully equipped robotics and coding classroom at Frans du Toit High School,... 


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Fastener innovations aid efficiency, reliability
11th July 2025 By: Trent Roebeck

Transitioning to the adoption of increasingly innovative technology is facilitating access to modern, high-performance fasteners for numerous industrial applications. Industrial products and... 


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Zulu lithium/tantalum project pilot plant, Zimbabwe – update
11th July 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

UK-based mining and exploration company Premier African Minerals has provided an update on the plant status and flotation plant test run. 


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Venetia Underground Project, South Africa – update
11th July 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

The project is undergoing a rescoping process to optimise capital deployment and production schedules. 


Malachite from Haib project
Haib copper project, Namibia – update
11th July 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Koryx Copper has completed a further six diamond drill holes for 1 808 m out of a planned 37 holes as part of the Phase 2 drill programme for its 2025 exploration and project development strategy. 


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Green River project, US – update
11th July 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Explorer and developer of natural resources Anson Resources has expanded its project footprint. 


First copper anode production from Kamoa-Kakula’s state-of-the-art, on-site copper smelter is expected in October
Kamoa-Kakula Copper Complex, Democratic Republic of Congo – update
11th July 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Ivanhoe Mines has reported that the Phase 1, 2 and 3 concentrators have milled a total 3.62-million tonnes of ore. 


Prieska underground
Prieska copper/zinc mine, South Africa – update
11th July 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Orion Minerals has secured firm commitments for a placement of new fully paid ordinary shares to sophisticated and professional investors. 


Gold nuggets
Aton uncovers more gold, silver and base metal mineralisation in Egypt
10th July 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

TSX-V-listed Aton Resources has completed a 113-hole diamond drilling programme on the Abu Marawat deposit, in Egypt The 9 642 m programme aimed to test near-surface mineralisation in an area of... 


Southern Palladium MD Johan Odendaal.
Big cost-cut uplift for major Limpopo platinum group metals project
10th July 2025 By: Martin Creamer

The Bengwenyama platinum group metals (PGM) project in South Africa’s Limpopo province has received a major uplift through a staged development plan that cuts upfront capital costs by 38%. Staged... 


Climate risk and insurance-linked securities: navigating a shifting landscape
10th July 2025

By: Mark Gibson Senior Investment Director ILS, and Dr. Benjamin Hohermuth Senior Nat Cat Specialist, Non-Life ILS  at Schroders  We have observed a succession of ‘once a century’ floods and... 


Arctic Blue buys DO27 kimberlite, explores underwater remote mining potential
9th July 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Canadian private company Arctic Blue Diamonds has secured an 89.7% controlling interest in the WO diamond project, home to one of the country’s biggest undeveloped diamond-bearing kimberlites,... 


Oriole announces maiden Jorc exploration target for Mbe
9th July 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Aim-listed Oriole Resources has published a maiden Joint Ore Reserves Committee-compliant exploration target for its 90%-owned Mbe orogenic gold project, in Cameroon. Independent consultant Forge... 


US issues expedited permit for proposed Tennessee coal mine
9th July 2025 By: Reuters

The Trump administration said it permitted a proposed coal mine in Claiborne County, Tennessee on Tuesday under an expedited process aimed at accelerating federal environmental reviews of energy... 


Police Minister Senzo Mchunu
Fedusa, SACP want independent inquiry into Mkhwanazi’s Saps allegations
8th July 2025 By: Thabi Shomolekae

The Federation of Unions of South Africa (Fedusa) and the South African Communist Party (SACP) have urged President Cyril Ramaphosa to appoint an independent commission of inquiry to investigate... 


Further drilling reveals improved copper grades at Haib – Koryx
8th July 2025 By: Darren Parker

TSX-V-listed Koryx Copper has completed a further six diamond drill holes for 1 808 m out of a planned 37 holes as part of the Phase 2 drill programme for its 2025 exploration and project... 


Anton Paar highlights advanced measurement solutions for African industries
Anton Paar highlights advanced measurement solutions for African industries
8th July 2025

Global precision instrument manufacturer Anton Paar is strengthening its presence in Southern Africa and beyond as demand for reliable, high-end laboratory and industrial measurement solutions... 


Dartbrook coal mine enters administration
Dartbrook coal mine enters administration
8th July 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

ASX-listed Australian Pacific Coal (AQC) has effectively relinquished control of its Dartbrook mine in New South Wales following administrator and receiver appointments amid a debt default to... 


Zeus completes acquisition of Casablanca antimony project
7th July 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

ASX-listed Zeus Resources has completed its acquisition of a portfolio of six exploration licences comprising the Casablanca antimony project, in central Morocco, following satisfactory completion... 


Anson expands Green River lithium project with claim pegging
7th July 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed Anson Resources has expanded its footprint at the Green River lithium project in Utah, US, pegging an additional 100 strategic lode claims that increase the project's total area by 8.23... 


Bayan stakes ground near Mountain Pass rare earth mine
7th July 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Australia-listed Bayan Mining and Minerals has secured a strategic foothold in one of the world’s most prospective rare earth elements (REE) corridors, filing staking applications for 72 federal... 


Citrus
Trump tariffs sour the fortunes of South Africa’s citrus farmers
7th July 2025 By: Bloomberg

Walk down the aisles of a Trader Joe’s or Whole Foods Market in the US, and chances are many of the piles of oranges, lemons, limes and grapefruit will be labelled “Produce of South Africa.” They... 


Australian Mines secures earn-in rights to Brazilian project
4th July 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

ASX-listed Australian Mines has entered into a legally binding term sheet with Cabral Resources, a subsidiary of TSX-listed GoldMining and Majestic D&M, to earn-into the Boa Vista gold project in... 


A construction site with the massive pipe
Early phase of pipeline upgrade progressing
4th July 2025

The eThekwini municipality is spending R1.2-billion to replace a 24-km pipeline that is more than 70 years old and has exceeded its 50-year design life. KwaZulu-Natal Department of Water and... 


The above image depicts all four high-reduction mill stands were installed on site at Zhongshou Special Steel
Company advances green steel through zero-carbon tech
4th July 2025

Following project milestones in both China and Germany, engineering and plant construction company Primetals Technologies underscores its role in enabling “energy-efficient, high-performance and... 


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Taranaki vanadiferous titanomagnetite project, Australia
4th July 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Trans-Tasman Resources is developing the Taranaki iron sands deposit off the shore of the North Island of New Zealand. 


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Vareš silver project, Bosnia and Herzegovina – update
4th July 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

ASX- and LSE-listed Adriatic Metals has achieved commercial production. 


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Witwatersrand Basin Project – Qala Shallows, South Africa – update
4th July 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

West Wits Mining has executed definitive legal agreements for a senior syndicated loan facility to fund project development. 


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Zulu lithium/tantalum project pilot plant, Zimbabwe – update
4th July 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Premier African Minerals has appointed experienced mining executive Graham Hill as MD, with effect from July 16. 


Location map of the Bengwenyama project
Bengwenyama platinum group metals project, South Africa – update
4th July 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

No objections have been raised with regard to the recently granted environmental authorisation for a mining right and related infrastructural development activities at the project. 


Location map of the Longonjo project
Longonjo neodymium/praseodymium project, Angola – update
4th July 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Pensana Rare Earths has reported that the completion of the extended processing plant plot area on the project has laid the groundwork for accelerated construction activities. 


Alphamin ends second quarter with net cash of $50m
3rd July 2025 By: Darren Parker

TSX-V- and JSE-listed Alphamin Resources ended the second quarter to June 30 with a net cash position of $50-million, an improvement of $52-million from a net debt position of $2-million at the end... 


Many Peaks expands Côte d’Ivoire footprint through earn-in deal for Ferké South project
3rd July 2025 By: Darren Parker

ASX-listed Many Peaks Minerals’ subsidiary Ferke South Holdings has entered into a binding agreement with Magic Mineral Structure (MMS) to secure exclusive rights to earn up to an 80% ownership... 


Optimising specialised grinding applications with Grinding Techniques
Optimising specialised grinding applications with Grinding Techniques
3rd July 2025

Precision grinding applications involve the removal of material from a workpiece while adhering to tight tolerances in industries such as aerospace, automotive and toolmaking. Unlike traditional... 


Western Australian Mines Minister David Michael
WA geologists make breakthrough that could spark modern-day gold rush - Minister
3rd July 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Western Australia could be on the cusp of a new gold rush after state-funded geoscientists uncovered a chemical fingerprint capable of revealing previously hidden gold deposits — a discovery... 


Updated PFS shows strong fundamentals for Santana’s New Zealand project
1st July 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

ASX-listed Sanatana Minerals’ updated prefeasibility study (PFS) for its Bendigo-Ophir gold project, in New Zealand, has shown strong fiscal outcomes, with an after-tax net present value (NPV) of... 


IPR has a team of skilled technicians on hand to ensure expert support is always available for its dewatering pump solutions
IPR delivers complete dewatering solution to keep mines operating
1st July 2025

As mines face increasing water management challenges due to unpredictable and intense rainfall, IPR (Integrated Pump Rental) is offering a comprehensive dewatering solution to ensure uninterrupted... 


Patriot start drilling at Copper Top Hill in Zambia
30th June 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Australian mining company Patriot Resources said on Monday that it had started drilling activities at its Copper Top Hill prospect, about 850 m northeast of the Sugarloaf copper deposit in Zambia’s... 


President Donald Trump
US says deal with Beijing will expedite rare earth exports from China
27th June 2025 By: Reuters

The United States has reached an agreement with China on how to expedite rare earth shipments to the US, a White House official said on Thursday, amid efforts to end a trade war between the world's... 


Two large yellow mining machines fitted with a weighing system on a surface mine
Company streamlines surface mining offering
27th June 2025 By: Halima Frost

A combination of new and old technologies continues to cement weighing equipment solutions supplier Autotech Weighing Systems’ position as a preferred weighing systems provider to the South African... 


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The new Volvo articulated dump trucks encompass the most significant updates the group has undertaken in more than 20 years, with the new models boasting a new electronic system and an in-house developed transmission
Innovative new dump trucks, excavators launched
27th June 2025 By: Halima Frost

A range of new Volvo equipment for the earthmoving and surface mining sector was launched earlier this month at equipment supplier Babcock Africa’s eMalahleni branch, in Mpumalanga. Babcock is the... 


A large yellow grader made by Bell Equipment in the bush grading a road
New grader range breaking ground in S Africa
27th June 2025 By: Halima Frost

After a successful launch at Bauma 2025, held in April in Munich, Germany, South African earthmoving equipment manufacturer and supplier Bell Equipment introduced a new range of motor graders to... 


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