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Kodal produces first spodumene concentrate at Mali project
11th February 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Mineral exploration and development company Kodal Minerals has produced the first spodumene concentrate at its flagship, fully-funded Bougouni lithium project, in southern Mali. This was achieved... 


Arizona to deploy Koch’s commercial-scale DLE at Prairie project
Arizona to deploy Koch’s commercial-scale DLE at Prairie project
11th February 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

ASX-listed Arizona Lithium has signed an agreement with Koch Technology Solutions (KTS) to deploy its Li-Pro commercial-scale direct lithium extraction (DLE) unit for Phase 1 production at the... 


Polymetals raises A$35m for Australian silver and zinc mine
10th February 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed Polymetals Resources has announced a A$35-million capital raise as it continues to advance its Endeavor silver/zinc mine in New South Wales. The company has received commitments for a... 


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UP-led astronomy research team explores formation of giant radio galaxies
10th February 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Researchers from the University of Pretoria (UP) have led an international team of astronomers that has provided deeper insight into the entire lifecycle (birth, growth and death) of giant radio... 


The above image depicts a BMG technician testing a VSD drive
VSD workshop boosts support, expertise in Western Cape
7th February 2025 By: Lynne Davies

Given the criticality of variable-speed drives (VSD) in systems, it is non-negotiable that there are aftersales services, backup support, warranty centres and repair services. This led to the... 


OPEN SYSTEM Layer Seven Automation’s aim was to create centralised control architecture that would increase the efficiency of the system and reduce costs
Open control system reduces conveyor’s maintenance costs
7th February 2025

With more frequent malfunctions occurring along the conveyor line of the system of one of Australia’s leading office equipment supplier’s main distribution centre, its management team commissioned... 


A mens chain made of of pure platinum on display on a black velvet display
Forum discusses platinum’s prominence
7th February 2025

A consensus was reach at the China Platinum Jewellery Forum in November 2024 that the jewellery industry needs to strengthen its commitment to innovation, collaboration, environmental stewardship,... 


MTN’s network investments enhance connectivity amid power challenges
5th February 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

Telecommunications group MTN South Africa’s extensive investment in its network resilience programme and the strategic deployment of power solutions have improved connectivity, particularly across... 


Bureau Veritas senior VP Africa Bertrand Martin talks to Mining Weekly at the Investing in African Mining Indaba.
Bureau Veritas drives sustainable productivity in Africa
5th February 2025

Attending the Investing in African Mining Indaba 2025 is a strategic priority for Bureau Veritas. The company’s key objectives are to showcase its comprehensive suite of solutions tailored for the... 


Absa chief information and technology officer Johnson Idesoh
Opinion: When machines start thinking about money
5th February 2025

In this article, Absa chief information and technology officer Johnson Idesoh writes about future developments in AI and how this will impact on the financial services sector. 


Metso launches new screening FATP facility in Gauteng
Metso launches new screening FATP facility in Gauteng
5th February 2025

Minerals and aggregates process solution company Metso, in partnership with specialist fabrication company Efficient Engineering, has launched its screening fabrication, assembly, testing and... 


AMIS sales and business development manager Mbumba Ntaba talks to Mining Weekly at this year’s Investing in African Mining Indaba. He shares how the company is helping to shape the future of mining in Africa.
AMIS helping to shape the future of mining in Africa
4th February 2025

African Mineral Standards (AMIS) is a leading manufacturer of a range of matrix matched Certified Reference Materials (CRMs). With more than 20 years of existence, AMIS holds accreditation from the... 


the MV MPUNGU
Lake Victoria’s first scheduled RoRo freight vessel sets sail
3rd February 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

East Africa Marine Transport (EAMT) has commissioned Lake Victoria’s first scheduled roll-on/roll-off (RoRo) freight vessel, the MV MPUNGU. Offering faster and safer crossings and reduced carbon... 


Beneficiation of African metals and minerals in Africa is being demanded as an absolute must.
Adding value to metals and minerals in Africa emphasised as a must at Mining Indaba
3rd February 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Investing in African Mining Indaba presenters on Monday spoke repeatedly of the need for Africa to add value to its metals and minerals on the continent itself rather than allowing this to take... 


ENHANCED POWER DELIVERY
Modular systems enhance power delivery efficiency and reliability, especially in remote areas
Modular solutions for African energy challenges
31st January 2025 By: Simone Liedtke

Electrical equipment supplier Trafo Power Solutions is advancing its African operations by formalising agreements for in-country support, an initiative that aligns with its strategy to ensure... 


A generic image of lifting and rigging equipment
Firm highlights solutions for offshore projects
31st January 2025

Offshore projects are a key segment for engineering products and services provider BMG’s dedicated Tools & Equipment: Lifting and Rigging division, demanding specialist solutions for safe and... 


A group of bright blue plastic pipes lined up together
Revised code to improve accountability – association
31st January 2025 By: Halima Frost

The recently revised code of conduct of South African industry body Southern African Plastic Pipe Manufacturers Association (Sappma) is expected to significantly boost the accountability of pipe... 


A row of bright red pipes installed in the roof of a building
Hydrotesting solution recommended by manufacturer
31st January 2025

Environmentally-responsible corrosion control technologies developer Cortec Corporation’s certified water technologist and technical sales manager Scott Bryan recommends a simple solution to avoid... 


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Updated boilers yield significant improvements
31st January 2025

The replacement of 78-year-old boilers at a Western Cape food processing plant by boiler operations and maintenance service provider Associated Energy Services (AES), has proven to be a valuable... 


WearCheck showcases condition monitoring at Mining Indaba 2025
31st January 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

Specialist condition monitoring company WearCheck is showcasing some of its condition monitoring techniques, including scientific oil analysis, transformer oil analysis, reliability services and... 


Western Yilgarn restarts activities at bauxite project in Darling Range
30th January 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed Western Yilgarn said on Thursday it had started work on a mineral resource estimate (MRE) for its Julimar West bauxite project in the Darling Range region, about 90 km north-east of... 


The Scully iron-ore mine
Strategic Resources looking to use iron-ore concentrate from Scully mine
30th January 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

TSX-V-listed Strategic Resources and Tacora Resources, the operator of the Scully mine in the Labrador Trough, have signed a collaboration agreement to explore the use of Tacora’s iron-ore... 


ABB advances R&D on eMine FastCharge solution
30th January 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

With an emphasis on continuous research and development, global technology company ABB is piloting new developments for its high-power stationary fast-charging solution, the eMine FastCharge – a... 


Santesh Pillay
Navigating financial exposures in renewable energy projects
30th January 2025

Renewable energy projects span a diverse array of categories such as onshore wind energy, solar energy, hydrogen (long-term storage and transport), hydropower and bioenergy (biomass, biogas and... 


Image of a BYD Golden Arrow electric test vehicle
Golden Arrow readies first electric BYD busses for February deployment
28th January 2025 By: Irma Venter

Cape Town’s Golden Arrow Bus Services (GABS) is readying the first of its newly acquired BYD fully electric buses for deployment in February. “The plan is to have close to 20 on the road before the... 


From concern to confidence - can a sober work culture contribute to better team cohesion and morale?
From concern to confidence - can a sober work culture contribute to better team cohesion and morale?
28th January 2025

By: Rhys Evans - Managing Director at ALCO-Safe ( Virtual Showroom ) In the South African context, where productivity and safety must go hand in hand, breathalyser testing can significantly enhance... 


palladium
Underperforming BEV sales in Europe may benefit palladium demand
27th January 2025 By: Darren Parker

According to technology group Heraeus, last year saw modest growth in car sales within the EU, while the market share of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) declined. Heraeus reported on January 27... 


SA mines and construction companies migrate to replacement parts to derisk supply chains, reduce costs and boost efficiency
SA mines and construction companies migrate to replacement parts to derisk supply chains, reduce costs and boost efficiency
27th January 2025

( Virtual Showroom ) Leading South African mining and construction companies are migrating away from OEM equipment parts to replacement parts of equal or better quality, allowing them to reduce... 


SPECIALISED TOOL
The Powergel X² is a specialised emulsion explosive formulated to handle reactive ground and hot-hole conditions
Special emulsion explosive formulated to handle reactive, hot-hole ground conditions
24th January 2025 By: Simone Liedtke

In response to the complex safety and operational challenges posed by various mining applications, South African explosives and chemicals company AECI Mining Explosives has launched the Powergel X²... 


An image of one of the M&C teams assigned to rewinding projects
Firm’s project pipeline benefits numerous stakeholders
24th January 2025 By: Trent Roebeck

Power generation repair and asset management company Marthinusen & Coutts (M&C) – a division of supplier of manufacturing, service, repairs, maintenance, projects and distribution of... 


A portrait picture of Mandela Mining Precinct executive director Julie Courtnage
Innovative research strategy to be unpacked at Indaba
24th January 2025 By: Halima Frost

The five-year research, development and innovation (RDI) strategy of the Mandela Mining Precinct (MMP) was approved in October 2024 after an extensive deep review, announces MMP executive director... 


WearCheck laboratory technicians Precious Mabaso (left) and  Ntiyiso Masia are seen processing transformer oil samples in the company’s Johannesburg transformer laboratory.
New technologies, techniques on display
24th January 2025

Scientific oil analysis, transformer oil analysis, reliability services, and water testing and analysis are some of the condition monitoring techniques that will be displayed by specialist... 


SEW-EURODRIVE invests R384m in Africa’s largest gearbox service hub
SEW-EURODRIVE invests R384m in Africa’s largest gearbox service hub
24th January 2025

SEW-EURODRIVE South Africa is advancing its strategy to “close the loop” in drive and control technologies with the development of a new 17 000 m² service and repair centre. Located next to its... 


Image of spodumene mineralisation in Barroso project ore
Barroso lithium project, Portugal – update
24th January 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Lithium mineral resource project developer Savannah Resources has restarted drilling as it advances towards the finalisation of the definitive feasibility study. 


Location map of the NICO gold/cobalt/bismuth/copper mine project
NICO gold/cobalt/bismuth/copper mine project, Canada – update
24th January 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Testwork, engineering, an updated feasibility study and permitting programmes are progressing. 


Localised laboratories strengthens Chryso's support across Africa
Pioneering a greener construction future for Africa
23rd January 2025

As Africa’s construction industry embraces greener practices in meeting its infrastructure needs, CHRYSO is on board with a rebranded focus on sustainability. Having merged with GCP Applied... 


An image depicting the new Metso screening FATP facility
Metso launches new screening FATP facility in Gauteng
23rd January 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Minerals and aggregates process solution company Metso, in partnership with specialist fabrication company Efficient Engineering, has launched its screening fabrication, assembly, testing and... 


By MDA Attorneys director Odette Potgieter
Avoid mining disputes by choosing the right supply contract
23rd January 2025

By MDA Attorneys director Odette Potgieter As specialist contract negotiators for the mining, infrastructure, energy and building sectors, MDA Attorneys often see a suite of contracts used across... 


WearCheck Water first with official AdBlue®/ DEF analysis accreditation
WearCheck Water first with official AdBlue®/ DEF analysis accreditation
21st January 2025

( Virtual Showroom )WearCheck Water - one of the condition monitoring specialist company’s divisions - recently became the first  laboratory in Africa to be officially ISO17025 accredited to test... 


Hen with chicks
No meaningful progress on avian influenza vaccination risks more outbreaks this year
21st January 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The South African Poultry Association (SAPA) says the sector remains vulnerable to renewed outbreaks of avian influenza, particularly as many European countries and most of the US are currently... 


VRX Silica secures new offtake term sheets for Arrowsmith North
20th January 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed silica sand developer VRX Silica has signed additional nonbinding offtake term sheets for the supply of silica sand from its Arrowsmith North project, in Western Australia. The... 


Transport Minister Barbara Creecy
Driver behaviour, vehicle testing in the spotlight as festive season road stats are released
20th January 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Transport Minister Barbara Creecy has revealed that preliminary data shows a 5.3% year-on-year increase in road-related fatalities and a 4.2% year-on-year increase in road crashes that involved... 


Power plant comes online at Kodal’s Bougouni lithium project
20th January 2025 By: Darren Parker

The power generation plant at London-listed Kodal Minerals’ flagship Bougouni lithium project, in southern Mali, is now operational, paving the way for full commissioning of the Stage 1 dense media... 


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