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Shoprite gives tour of distribution centre built to meet new store growth
11th June 2025 By: Schalk Burger

JSE-listed supermarket retail group Shoprite this week held a media tour of its Riverfields distribution centre, in Kempton Park, Gauteng, which is one of two new campuses built over the past 18... 


Does your waste operation have the right equipment
Does your waste operation have the right equipment
10th June 2025

Without an effective waste management system, a country faces serious public health and environmental risks. In 2024, South Africa generated approximately 108 million tonnes of waste — 90% of which... 


Peanut butter manufacturer agrees to pay R500 000 administrative penalty
6th June 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

The National Consumer Tribunal has confirmed a settlement agreement entered into between the National Consumer Commission (NCC) and a peanut butter manufacturer, which has agreed to pay an... 


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Muntanga uranium project, Zambia – update
6th June 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Africa-focused GoviEx Uranium has appointed Deogratias M Bukunkwe as project and commissioning metallurgist to further advance the development of the project. 


DRILL CORE FROM THE ARCHIMEDES GOLD PROJECT
Archimedes underground project, US
6th June 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

A preliminary economic assessment has confirmed that the project has the potential to become a key component of Nevada-focused mining company i-80’s regional hub-and-spoke mining and processing... 


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Cove gold project, US
6th June 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

A preliminary economic assessment has proposed an operation with an initial eight-year mine life. 


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Donlin Gold project, US – update
6th June 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Pure gold mining company Barrick Mining Corporation has completed the sale of its 50% stake in Alaska’s Donlin Gold project. 


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Durban port’s Bayhead road to undergo rehabilitation
4th June 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA), responsible for the operation of South Africa’s eight commercial ports, has announced that it has started a six-month rehabilitation project for Bayhead... 


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Itac imposes provisional measures against tyre companies circumventing antidumping duties
2nd June 2025 By: Darren Parker

The International Trade Administration Commission (Itac) of South Africa has decided that provisional payments be imposed for six months on companies implicated in the circumvention of antidumping... 


May new-vehicle sales jump by 22%, exports continue to trend downwards
May new-vehicle sales jump by 22%, exports continue to trend downwards
2nd June 2025 By: Irma Venter

Total May new-vehicle sales, at 45 308 units, jumped by 22% compared with the same month last year, buoyed by a nixed value-added tax increase, a drop in interest rates and the tabling – finally –... 


Expanding an industrial jetting and vacuuming business with the right equipment
Expanding an industrial jetting and vacuuming business with the right equipment
2nd June 2025

(Virtual Showroom) Repeat customers are a sign that you’re doing something right, according to George Jolly, National Sales Manager at Werner Pumps, leading local manufacturer of high-pressure... 


SFA Oxford CEO Henk de Hoop.
Platinum attracting broad spectrum interest, SFA Oxford attendance the highest ever
30th May 2025 By: Martin Creamer

SFA Oxford Platinum Lectures 2025 attracted the broadest spectrum of platinum interest amid the highest attendance ever, with a similar top-notch turnout evident at the London Platinum Week that... 


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Excavator choice key to site efficiency
30th May 2025

Optimal efficiency, cost-effectiveness and safety on a mining site can be achieved by selecting the most appropriate excavator to use in bulk materials handling environments at a mine, reports... 


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Pivot pin technology combats lug wear
30th May 2025

Comprising advanced pivot pin technology, Nord-lock bolting system’s Expander System, on offer from industrial solutions supplier BMG, offers dependable solutions that combat the challenges of lug... 


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From geological data to policy, Africa still has big critical-minerals gaps to close
30th May 2025 By: Martin Zhuwakinyu

As the world shifts towards a low-carbon future in response to unrelenting climate change, demand is surging for minerals essential to this transition, many of which are found in abundance across... 


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From geological data to policy, Africa still has big critical-minerals gaps to close
30th May 2025 By: Martin Zhuwakinyu

As the world shifts towards a low-carbon future in response to unrelenting climate change, demand is surging for minerals essential to this transition, many of which are found in abundance across... 


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Star-Orion South diamond project, Canada – update
30th May 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Star Diamond will raise up to C$4.8-million from Luxembourg-based Spirit Resources as the company aims to advance the project. 


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Virginia gas project, South Africa – update
30th May 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

South African Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe has formally dismissed the appeal lodged by Springbok Solar Power Plant against the amendment of Tetra4’s (Renergen's)... 


The Cote gold mine in Ontario
Franco-Nevada acquires C$1bn royalty on Côté mine
28th May 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Royalty and streaming company Franco-Nevada has struck a $1.05-billion deal to acquire a royalty package on the Côté gold mine, in Ontario. The package, acquired from a private third party,... 


Fueling Growth: Letsema Trade & Invest doubles down on DAF Trucks
27th May 2025

Letsema Trade & Invest, a family-run logistics business, has expanded its fleet with two new DAF XF 480 trucks from Babcock, the sole DAF Trucks distributor in southern Africa. Fuel efficiency,... 


Lhyfe founder and CEO Matthieu Guesné.
There's nothing easier than switching from grey hydrogen to green hydrogen – Lhyfe
26th May 2025 By: Martin Creamer

It's important to understand that the market for green hydrogen is already there because the world is consuming 100-million tons of hydrogen a year that are “polluting like hell”, the French... 


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Heraeus sees sustained platinum demand in China
26th May 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Refining services provider Heraeus Precious Metals finds in its latest appraisal publication that China’s platinum jewellery and investment demand is still at the forefront of market fundamentals.... 


Adam Lancey speaking at the Global Resources Innovation Expo 2025.
BHP’s Lancey calls for innovation and partnerships to future-proof mining
23rd May 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Diversified mining company BHP’s Adam Lancey has called on the industry to “seek better ways” and embrace unconventional thinking, warning that it risks falling behind as technological innovation... 


New-vehicle sales up 12% – but did consumers rush to beat the now scrapped VAT hike?
23rd May 2025 By: Irma Venter

Total April new-vehicle sales, at 42 401 units, were up 11.9% compared with the same month last year, reports naamsa | The Automotive Business Council. The new-passenger-car market gained 16.9% in... 


Resurgent Hyundai appoints new CEO, adds Alcazar to its model line-up
23rd May 2025 By: Irma Venter

Hyundai Automotive South Africa (Hyundai SA), a Motus group company, has appointed company stalwart Stanley Anderson as its new CEO, effective July 1. Anderson currently serves as sales and... 


Early works construction started in the first quarter of 2025.
Reko Diq copper/gold project, Pakistan
23rd May 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Reko Diq is one of the world’s biggest undeveloped copper/gold deposits. It will be a multigenerational mine with a life of at least 37 years.  


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Electric truck take-off requires two concessions from govt – Volvo Trucks SA MD
22nd May 2025 By: Irma Venter

South African truck assemblers are lobbying for two concessions from government as the world increasingly moves to electric mobility, says Volvo Trucks South Africa (Volvo Trucks SA) MD Waldemar... 


A Reliable Water Supply: The Make-or-Break in Building Metros Across South Africa
A Reliable Water Supply: The Make-or-Break in Building Metros Across South Africa
22nd May 2025

(Virtual Showroom) South Africa's urban centres, regardless of size, encounter substantial water supply challenges. Though the larger cities like Johannesburg, Cape Town, and Durban frequently make... 


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CoJ promises forensic investigation into sale of Diepkloof Hostel following deadly clash
20th May 2025 By: Sashnee Moodley

City of Johannesburg Human Settlements MMC Mlungisi Mabaso has assured Diepkloof residents in Soweto that the municipality will launch a forensic probe into the sale of the Diepkloof Hostel,... 


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SA Harvest adds new trucks to boost food rescue logistics
20th May 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

SA Harvest, the food rescue and hunger relief organisation driving systemic solutions to food insecurity, has expanded its national fleet with the addition of several new trucks, including a... 


Closed-loop green hydrogen project announced in East London IDZ
Closed-loop green hydrogen project announced in East London IDZ
16th May 2025

A request for proposal (RFP) process has been launched to inform the front-end engineering design (FEED) study for a fully integrated green hydrogen project at the East London Industrial... 


Platinum cathode needed in PEM fuel cells.
Platinum uplift likely as particularly China, California gear for green hydrogen mobility
14th May 2025 By: Martin Creamer

While South Africa’s latest green hydrogen development is a request for information (RFI) involving the East London Industrial Development Zone becoming the site for a greenfield green hydrogen... 


West African Resources begins mining, crushing at Kiaka
13th May 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

ASX-listed West African Resources says construction of the Kiaka gold project, in Burkina Faso, continues to progress on time and on budget for first gold production in the third quarter of this... 


Booyco Engineering is celebrating 40 years of delivering high performance HVAC solutions for military, rail, mining and earthmoving applications in some of the world’s toughest environments
Celebrating 40 years of excellence in specialised HVAC
13th May 2025

Celebrating 40 years in business, Booyco Engineering has successfully evolved its specialised heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) offerings while remaining true to its commitment to... 


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South African suppliers truck fuel as pipeline fees spike
12th May 2025 By: Bloomberg

South African fuel suppliers are looking to utilise trucks to transport the commodity inland as the cost of using the nation’s main pipeline operated by Transnet surges. The National Energy... 


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Resurgent Hyundai appoints new CEO, adds Alcazar to the model line-up    
9th May 2025 By: Irma Venter

Hyundai Automotive South Africa (Hyundai SA), a Motus group company, has appointed company stalwart Stanley Anderson as its new CEO, effective July 1. Anderson currently serves as sales and... 


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AI-powered video telematics solution enhances fleet safety
9th May 2025

An AI-driven monitoring solution that provides real-time video insights is designed to enhance fleet safety, security, compliance with local regulations and operational efficiency. The video system... 


An image of a 3D model of the wastewater reticulation and water treatment plant, designed and completed by WEC Water
Water treatment solution reduces complexities at mine
9th May 2025

Wastewater solutions contractor WEC Water recently completed a wastewater reticulation and water treatment plant for a gold mine in Burkina Faso, significantly reducing the mine’s reliance on... 


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Mining convoy attacked in Mali on road to Allied Gold's Sadiola mine, sources say
7th May 2025 By: Reuters

A convoy transporting heavy mining equipment from the Malian capital Bamako to Allied Gold's Sadiola mine came under attack in the Kayes region over the weekend, two people familiar with the... 


New-vehicle sales up 12% – but did consumers try to beat the now scrapped VAT hike?
New-vehicle sales up 12% – but did consumers try to beat the now scrapped VAT hike?
6th May 2025 By: Irma Venter

Total April new-vehicle sales, at 42 401 units, were up 11.9% compared with the same month last year, reports naamsa | The Automotive Business Council. The new-passenger-car market gained 16.9% in... 


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Infrastructure link between gas demand and supply remains a constraint
2nd May 2025 By: Schalk Burger

While there is strong demand for gas for industrial and commercial uses in South Africa – and no shortage of finance for upstream oil and gas projects – the country has yet to take meaningful steps... 


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Truck firm set to bolster sustainable transport solutions
2nd May 2025 By: Trent Roebeck

The sub-Saharan Africa arm of the Japanese commercial vehicle manufacturer UD Trucks, UD Trucks Southern Africa (UDTSA), announced its plans to bring sustainable transport solutions to the South... 


An image of Volvo Penta servicemen inside a workshop
Manufacturer fortifies partner networks
2nd May 2025

Leading diesel engine manufacturer for trucks and buses Volvo Penta – a division of the automotive manufacturer Volvo Group – is “redefining service excellence” by strengthening its dealer and... 


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