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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... 


Alpheus Mangale, group CEO of SEACOM
Alpheus Mangale
17th January 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

This week we profile Alpheus Mangale, group CEO of SEACOM, a provider of digital infrastructure and digital services  


Independent reports highlight decline in water systems, wastewater treatment plants
17th January 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

Nongovernmental organisation AfriForum’s latest independent Blue Drop and Green Drop reports have highlighted a regression in South Africa’s water systems, particularly wastewater treatment works.... 


Trafo Power Solutions
Trafo Power Solutions evolves to offer range of electrical power solutions
17th January 2025

Having rapidly carved a niche in dry-type transformer applications in Africa, Trafo Power Solutions has steadily grown its offerings – and now sees a future as a leading provider of electrical... 


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Vamma run-of-river hydropower plant modernisation, Norway
17th January 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Hafslund plans to upgrade Vamma's Unit 11 turbine-generator units, increasing the capacity of the unit by 22% 


FUCHS LUBRICANTS assists HVAC sector to navigate changing regulations
FUCHS LUBRICANTS assists HVAC sector to navigate changing regulations
16th January 2025

The European Union’s increasingly stringent F-gases regulation continues to pose new challenges for the refrigeration industry. Enacted to reduce the environmental impact of hydrofluorocarbons... 


NAACAM CEO Renai Moothilal
Opinion: AMSA closure – where to for automotive manufacturing in South Africa?
16th January 2025

In this article, National Association of Automotive Component and Allied Manufacturers (NAACAM) CEO Renai Moothilal writes that ArcelorMittal South Africa's (AMSA's) decision to halt long steel... 


Self-charging powerdrive with 90% cost cut, 10x power boost unveiled
Self-charging powerdrive with 90% cost cut, 10x power boost unveiled
16th January 2025

Every once in a while, there comes in world history defining moments that revolutionise technology and solve problems at unimaginable scale. Speaking of such moments, nothing in recent years in... 


Minerals 260 acquires Bullabulling gold project
Minerals 260 acquires Bullabulling gold project
14th January 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Junior resources company Minerals 260 on Tuesday announced the acquisition of the Bullabulling gold project from Norton Gold Fields, a subsidiary of Chinese group Zijin Mining. Bullabulling is one... 


nonCrete's vaulted floor system
Cape Town-based nonCrete, partners offer fire-resistant building solutions
14th January 2025

The Los Angeles fire disaster and the many fires we regularly experience in South Africa are a powerful reminder of the need for fire-resistant building materials and methods across the housing and... 


Canada’s KWG joins US defence consortium
14th January 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

KWG Resources, which is operating at the Canadian Chrome Company (CCC), has announced its membership in the US Defense Industrial Base Consortium (DIBC), a platform designed to strengthen... 


Delegates attending the 2024 Future Minerals Forum
Future Minerals Forum 2025 targeting tangible outcomes
13th January 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Now in its fourth year, the Future Minerals Forum (FMF) has evolved into a global conversation about shaping the future of minerals, bringing together leaders from government, industry and other... 


Mining under way at the Kasiya project
Kasiya rutile/graphite project, Malawi – update
10th January 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Sovereign Metals has completed the test pit backfilling and started soil remediation as part of its pilot mining and land rehabilitation programme at Kasiya. 


Image of nuclear power plant
Flamanville 3 European pressurised reactor project, France – update
10th January 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

The Flamanville 3 reactor has been connected to the national grid. 


ENGIE South Africa awarded SET label
9th January 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Green energy supplier ENGIE South Africa has been awarded the Sustainable Energy Transition (SET) label certification by global testing, inspection, and certification company Bureau Veritas. ENGIE... 


Phase 2 DFS drilling starts at Barroso lithium project
9th January 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Lithium mineral resource project developer Savannah Resources has recommenced drilling as it moves towards the finalisation of the definitive feasibility study (DFS) for the Barroso lithium... 


Fortune progressing Canadian critical minerals project
Fortune progressing Canadian critical minerals project
8th January 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

TSX-listed Fortune Minerals has provided an update on ongoing work on the vertically integrated NICO cobalt/gold/bismuth/copper critical minerals project in Canada, with test work, engineering, an... 


ARR granted licence to do test mining at Halleck Creek
8th January 2025 By: Schalk Burger

ASX-listed American Rare Earths (ARR) has announced that its wholly owned US subsidiary Wyoming Rare (WRI) has been granted a licence to explore by dozing at the Halleck Creek rare earths project,... 


GreenX Metals selected for energy-transition 2025 BHP Xplor programme
6th January 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Mineral exploration and development company GreenX Metals has been selected as one of eight exploration companies to participate in BHP's 2025 Xplor programme, which supports promising minerals... 


The PTI's facilities
Testing institute achieves a first for South Africa
19th December 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The Recycling and Economic Development Initiative of South Africa (Redisa) reports that the Product Testing Institute (PTI), near Gqeberha, in the Eastern Cape, is now the only independent facility... 


Sovereign Metals completes test pit backfilling at Malawi project
17th December 2024 By: Simone Liedtke

Mining and exploration company Sovereign Metals completed the test pit backfilling and the start of soil remediation as part of its pilot mining and land rehabilitation programme at the Kasiya... 


Heliostar to restart mining at La Colorada
13th December 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

TSX-V-listed Heliostar Metals will restart mining operations at the La Colorada mine, in Mexico, next month, with the key initial focus being the Junkyard stockpile. "Recommencing mining... 


VIABLE ALTERNATIVE
The bolted tank design is now recognised as a viable alternative to traditional welded tanks
New tank design prevalence gaining momentum
13th December 2024 By: Simone Liedtke

A new bolted-tank design is gaining momentum in tailings retreatment operations, offering significant improvements in cost savings, construction time and operational efficiency. This design,... 


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Firm highlights project’s significance
13th December 2024 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Sustainable waste management solutions company Interwaste contends that environmental stewardship and resource recovery remain integral in supporting South Africa’s water conservation requirements... 


POSITIVE OPERATIONS
The MTR operation is noteworthy for its environmental remediation, efficient project delivery and positive impact on the local community
Company’s EPCM role pivotal in project
13th December 2024 By: Simone Liedtke

Integrated service provider SGS Bateman played a “pivotal role” as the engineering, procurement and construction management (EPCM) contractor for midtier gold producer Pan African Resources’... 


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Delba Electrical celebrates over six decades of rotating electrical machine repairs
13th December 2024

For more than six decades, Delba has led the industry in the repair of rotating electrical machines, earning a reputation as one of the most trusted and reliable service providers. As the company... 


Image of gold ore from the Segele project
Segele gold project, Ethiopia – update
13th December 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Record-high gold prices in the global market are improving the value of the project's resource and revenue potential prior to its reaching full production.  


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Despite big hurdles, long journey to electric mobility begins across Africa
13th December 2024 By: Martin Zhuwakinyu

Switching to electric mobility is a no-brainer: tailpipe emissions cause poor health or even death and are a significant contributor to climate change. But given Africa’s limited access to... 


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Despite big hurdles, long journey to electric mobility begins across Africa
13th December 2024 By: Martin Zhuwakinyu

Switching to electric mobility is a no-brainer: tailpipe emissions cause poor health or even death and are a significant contributor to climate change. But given Africa’s limited access to... 


GTI Energy starts scoping study at US project as resource increases by 50%
12th December 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

ASX-listed uranium company GTI Energy has increased the mineral resource estimate (MRE) of its Lo Herma project, in the Power River basin, in Wyoming, in the US, by 50% to 8.57-million pounds... 


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