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A Modern Payments System Starts With Choice
A Modern Payments System Starts With Choice
19th November 2025

By: Wayne Abramson, CEO of ATM Solutions, a Paycorp group company The PayInc Cash Index reveals a simple truth — payment behaviour in South Africa is driven by choice. 


SEW-EURODRIVE officially opened its expanded state-of-the-art facility in Gqeberha
Sew-Eurodrive unveils world class facility in Gqeberha to serve Eastern Cape industry
19th November 2025

In a landmark event in the Eastern Cape attended by key customers and industry leaders, SEW-EURODRIVE officially opened its expanded state-of-the-art facility in Gqeberha, marking a major milestone... 


Thor Explorations reports strong third quarter earnings, expands Nigerian gold operations
18th November 2025 By: Darren Parker

TSX-V- and Aim-listed Thor Explorations has reported a significant rise in revenue and profitability for the three months ended September 30, driven by its Segilola gold mine, in Nigeria, and... 


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Resolute reports initial mineral resource estimate for La Debo project
18th November 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Africa-focused gold miner Resolute Mining has announced an initial mineral resource estimate (MRE) of 643 000 oz of contained gold at its La Debo project in Côte d’Ivoire, which is 60% larger than... 


Rio Tinto Iron Ore CE Matthew Holcz says the pilot could help progress a pathway for Pilbara ores in low emissions steelmaking.
Rio Tinto pauses BioIron, partners on new low-emissions steel pilot
17th November 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Diversified miner Rio Tinto has signed a joint development agreement (JDA) with Australian environmental technology firm Calix to support the proposed Zesty green iron demonstration plant in... 


Necsa CEO Loyiso Tyabashe
Necsa to seek PBMR partner after technology is lifted from care and maintenance
16th November 2025 By: Terence Creamer

The South African Nuclear Energy Corporation (Necsa) has indicated that it will move to assess what remains of the Pebble Bed Modular Reactor (PBMR) intellectual property, which was mothballed in... 


What to Do When Your Geyser Bursts
14th November 2025

Few household disasters cause as much chaos as a burst geyser. In a matter of minutes, water can pour through ceilings, ruin carpets and short-circuit electronics. It’s stressful, costly and almost... 


Mukona Group MD and founder Solly Phalanndwa
Mukona Group acquires Mega Pile, to provide geotechnical services across Southern Africa
14th November 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Geotechnical engineering firm Mukona Group has acquired South African geotechnical investigations, piling and lateral support company Mega Pile to create a comprehensive geotechnical services... 


Major step forward for emissions-free aluminium smelting
Major step forward for emissions-free aluminium smelting
14th November 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Alcoa and Rio Tinto's technology joint venture (JV), ELYSIS, has successfully produced its first commercial-size inert anode cell at the Alma smelter, in Quebec, in what the partners describe as a... 


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Tool helps address civil engineering, construction industry capacity gaps
14th November 2025 By: Trent Roebeck

The Global Engineering Capability Review (GECR) is a first-of-its-kind tool created by international engineering body Royal Academy of Engineering (RAE) in partnership with global safety charity... 


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Santa Cruz underground copper mine, US
14th November 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

The Santa Cruz copper project is poised to become one of the US’s next major domestic producers of refined copper. 


LOcation map of the Kobada project
Kobada gold project, Mali – update
14th November 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Toubani Resources has stated that operations at the project remain unaffected by recent fuel supply restrictions and security concerns reported in Mali's capital, Bamako. 


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Simandou iron-ore project, Guinea – update
14th November 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Operations have started, marking a historic milestone for Africa’s largest greenfield mine and infrastructure development. 


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Segele gold project, Ethiopia – update
14th November 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Akobo Minerals produced about 7 kg of doré gold from the project in October, exceeding its monthly target of 5 kg. 


Simandou partners mark start of operations at Africa’s biggest iron-ore project
Simandou partners mark start of operations at Africa’s biggest iron-ore project
12th November 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Operations have started at the giant Simandou iron-ore project in Guinea, marking a historic milestone for Africa’s largest greenfield mine and infrastructure development. At a ceremony held at... 


How sensor-based sorting is extending the life of critical mineral deposits
How sensor-based sorting is extending the life of critical mineral deposits
11th November 2025

As ore grades decline, global demand for critical minerals rises, and ESG expectations intensify, mining economics are being reshaped. TOMRA Mining’s sensor-based sorting technologies are... 


Smelter
Ironveld reports progress in DMS-grade magnetite processing facility
11th November 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Aim-listed Ironveld has reported that Daemaneng Minerals has made significant strides in preparing Ironveld's joint venture dense media separation- (DMS-) grade magnetite processing facility, in... 


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AECI unveils TNT-free booster technology
10th November 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Chemicals and mining explosives company AECI unveiled trinitrotoluene- (TNT-) and pentaerythritol tetranitrate- (PETN-) free booster technology at the European Federation of Explosives conference,... 


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Inland coal market urgently needs reforms, conference hears
7th November 2025 By: Darren Parker

South Africa’s inland coal market faces a critical need for reform, with inconsistencies in supply, declining coal quality and logistical bottlenecks threatening the reliability of the fuel that... 


Mapungubwe Institute for Strategic Reflection Executive Director Joel Netshitenzhe.
Strong renewed thrust for South African PGM exchange under way
7th November 2025 By: Martin Creamer

A strong renewed thrust is under way for the creation of a platinum group metals (PGM) commodities exchange in South Africa to take advantage of South Africa's massive PGMs endowment at a time when... 


SOLAR-POWERED FLASHABILITY
The newly launched solar-powered LED flashing cones come in six reflective colours with the LED lighting widgets configured to flash the same colour
Solar-powered cones up night shift safety
7th November 2025 By: Donna Slater

Newly developed solar-powered light-up safety cones have been released to the South African mining market by quarry, mining and industrial products supplier ERG Industrial. The 1.8-m-tall safety... 


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New valves enhance water supply, process efficiency
7th November 2025 By: Trent Roebeck

The new, optimised Runxin F135 duplex valve has been introduced to the South African market to improve water treatment processes by enhancing water softening and ensuring consistent water quality,... 


PyroBubbles in containers
Innovation strengthens storage confidence
7th November 2025 By: Devina Haripersad

The growth of renewable energy and large-scale battery energy storage systems (BESSs) across Africa is accelerating, but it also introduces new safety challenges that demand advanced fire... 


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HPHT valves improve flow control operations
7th November 2025 By: Trent Roebeck

A partnership between valve product and solutions supplier Brimis Engineering (Brimis) and Germany-based valve manufacturer ProValve Armaturen (ProValve) will result in the latest high-pressure,... 


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Valve training benefits industry, manufacturers
7th November 2025

The professional body for valve and actuator manufacturers South African Valve and Actuator Manufacturers Association (Savama) offers a series of courses and training programmes for industry... 


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Effective treatment aids equipment life
7th November 2025 By: Nadine Ramdass

As application owners aim to maximise oil use, bearings and lubrication systems, manufacturer SKF’s RecondOil Box advanced oil-treatment solution improves oil cleanliness, allowing for its reuse... 


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Alcohol testing spotlighted as year-end looms
7th November 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

The prevalence of alcohol-related impairment in South Africa’s mining sector remains a persistent concern, prompting companies to adopt stricter testing regimes and invest in more sophisticated... 


City conducts valve-related maintenance
7th November 2025

Western Cape municipality, the City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate last month conducted planned maintenance work, which resulted in water supply disruptions. This critical... 


 Mulilo CEO Jan Fourie
From loadshedding to leadership: SA rises with battery storage
7th November 2025 By: Devina Haripersad

South Africa is emerging as one of the most active battery energy storage markets in the developing world, as both government and private-sector players accelerate efforts to stabilise the national... 


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Titanium beneficiation complex, South Africa – update
7th November 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

The African Development Bank has approved financing to support the development, construction and operation of the manufacturing plant. 


Akobo exceeds production target at Ethiopia mine
6th November 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Scandinavian gold producer Akobo Minerals, which owns and operates the Segele mine, in Ethiopia, has produced about 7 kg of doré gold in October, exceeding its monthly target of 5 kg. Cumulative... 


World Quality Month: WearCheck reaffirms real-world quality
World Quality Month: WearCheck reaffirms real-world quality
6th November 2025

(Virtual Showroom) In a bid to reinforce authenticity in an era of deepfakes and misleading claims, this November - World Quality Month - condition monitoring specialist company, WearCheck, is... 


Toubani MD Phil Russo
Toubani on course at Kobada amid reports of Mali disruptions
6th November 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

ASX-listed Toubani Resources says operations at its Kobada gold project, in Mali, remain unaffected by recent fuel supply restrictions and security concerns reported in the country’s capital,... 


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International orders for South African crane manufacturer
6th November 2025

Local crane and hoist manufacturer Condra has received multiple orders from consulting firms in Canada and Australia to manufacture cranes, hoists and other lifting equipment for mine expansion... 


Data centres can’t afford downtime-here’s why transformer reliability matters
Data centres can’t afford downtime-here’s why transformer reliability matters
4th November 2025

By: Mawethu Ngubo - T&D Business Development Specialist at ACTOM T&D  Data centres are the backbone of modern business and government operations. Because every transaction, every file and every... 


Precision in every drop - Powered by ICP Technology
Precision in every drop - Powered by ICP Technology
31st October 2025

By: Sharista Raghunath – chemist, WearCheck (Virtual Showroom) Accurate and reliable analytical data is essential for effective decision making in today’s competitive industrial landscape,... 


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Refining risk governance for African projects
31st October 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

As mining projects across Africa contend with inflation, supply chain bottlenecks and complex permitting regimes, there is a greater need for mining companies, contractors and consultancies to... 


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Constant investment maintains beneficial partnership
31st October 2025

Having made significant investments in its distribution, engineering facilities and technical skills, industrial solutions provider BMG’s dedicated variable-speed drive (VSD) workshops in Cape... 


Council for Geoscience specialist scientist Dr Asinne Tshibubudze
Junior Mining Exploration Fund delivering meaningful progress
31st October 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

After a successful first window of funding disbursed through the Junior Mining Exploration Fund (JMEF), the Council for Geoscience, together with the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) and... 


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Commercialisation proffered as next step for South Africa’s hydrogen mobility
30th October 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

As South Africa looks to bolster its green hydrogen economy, Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM) is pursuing commercialisation as the next step in the company’s hydrogen mobility journey. This was... 


CEO Amanda Lacaze
Lynas Rare Earths says demand is strong as revenue jumps
30th October 2025 By: Reuters

First-quarter revenue at Australia's Lynas Rare Earths rose by 66% from a year earlier, the company said on Thursday, but missed market expectations, though it flagged strong demand from existing... 


Kinterra completes takeover of Antler copper project
Kinterra completes takeover of Antler copper project
28th October 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Toronto-based investment firm Kinterra Capital has completed the acquisition of Australia’s New World Resources, gaining control of the high-grade Antler copper project in Arizona and announcing a... 


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Tru-Cape expects strongest cherry harvest in Ceres
27th October 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Fruit distributor Tru-Cape expects a strong, early harvest of cherries this season in Ceres, in the Western Cape. In fact, the company is confident that early indications point to the largest... 


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