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China tightened its rare earth export controls on Thursday, expanding restrictions on processing technology and spelling out its intention to limit exports to overseas defence and semiconductor...
There have been considerable changes in the approach to tailings management over the past 30 years or so, with learnings from previous global disasters informing new legislation, engendering...
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NSW Premier Chris Minns will open this year’s International Mining and Resources Conference (IMARC), reinforcing the economic and strategic importance of the event which brings together the world’s...
By: Richard Roberts - Editorial Director, Beacon Events Australian terrestrial and space technology company Fleet Space Technologies has officially opened its new global headquarters and...
A distributor of Sandvik Rock Processing’s mining and infrastructure project equipment has delivered a hybrid tracked mobile Sandvik QA452e triple-deck screen to a greenfield dam project under...
The Aerospace Systems Research Institute (ASRI) of the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) has signed an exclusive agreement with South African private-sector space company Mura Space. The agreement...
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Few companies can claim a legacy in Africa as deep and enduring as Babcock, which is known globally for pioneering boiler and power generation technology since the 19th century.
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Operators, engineers, supervisors, and managers from mine sites across Australia will be in the spotlight at this year’s International Mining and Resources Conference + Expo (IMARC), as organisers...
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Development finance institution the African Development Bank (AfDB) and Japanese engineering company JGC Corporation have signed an agreement to cooperate in the development of sustainable aviation...
Stellantis South Africa (SA) will start to roll out Chinese electric vehicle (EV) brand Leapmotor at select local dealerships from this month onwards. Leapmotor was founded by entrepreneur and tech...
ASX-listed Global Uranium and Enrichment has entered into a binding scheme implementation deed (SID) with US natural resource exploration company Snow Lake Resources, pursuant to which they have...
State-owned Broadband Infraco (BBI), in collaboration with global information and communications technology infrastructure and smart devices provider Huawei, has launched an upgraded intelligent...
An inspiring story of innovation, collaboration and South African excellence South Africa is celebrating a proud moment on the international stage: the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) Solar...
Telecommunications group Telkom has donated land, valued at R3.9-million, across Gauteng and Western Cape, to the Department of Basic Education (DBE). The land donation will be used to strengthen...
The Automechanika Buyers and Visitors Sub-Saharan Africa Roadshow concluded its six‑nation journey with a highly successful final stop in Windhoek. The gathering provided participants with valuable...
In financial year (FY) 2025, renewable and non-carbon-based electricity accounted for 31% of the total consumption of platinum group metals (PGMs) mining and refining company Implats, with market...
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Increasing the sustainability of mining operations does not mean reducing their profitability. This was the key message from Hexagon Mining senior business development manager Reece Hanning, who...
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South Africa’s first licensed, private electricity trader POWERX announced that it has signed a dedicated guarantee facility underwritten by Lombard Insurance Company Limited and managed by...
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Equipment automation is taking centre stage in original-equipment manufacturer (OEM) Astec Africa’s product offering to mining clients across Africa, says capital sales business line manager Calvin...
The first hybrid tracked mobile Sandvik QA452e triple-deck screen ordered as stock by a South African distributor has been sold after only being in the country for a week. This sale signifies an...
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