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West Africa - beyond traditional energy
West Africa - beyond traditional energy
15th November 2024

By: Ajibola Akindele - Country President, Nigeria, Schneider Electric West Africa It is a double-edged sword; West Africa is going through an exciting period of industrialisation but also continues... 


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Akkuyu nuclear power plant project, Türkiye – update
15th November 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Construction has been completed on the concreting of the dome of the outer containment of the reactor building of Unit 1. 


Kia unveils its long-awaited one-ton bakkie
15th November 2024 By: Irma Venter

Korean vehicle manufacturer Kia has lifted the veil on its long-awaited one-ton bakkie, the Tasman. The vehicle, the first of its kind for Kia, had its global premiere at Jeddah International Motor... 


Antofagasta unveils South America's first hydrogen-powered locomotive
Antofagasta unveils South America's first hydrogen-powered locomotive
14th November 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Chile-based copper miner Antofagasta’s transport division, Ferrocarril de Antofagasta a Bolivia (FCAB), has unveiled South America’s first hydrogen-powered locomotive. The new locomotive, which... 


Sustained investment in transport infrastructure to drive growth and competitiveness – SAICE
13th November 2024 By: Schalk Burger

Given South Africa's significant infrastructure challenges, sustained investment in transport infrastructure is critical to drive economic growth and improve the quality of life for citizens, says... 


FAW to upgrade Coega truck plant in R200m investment
FAW to upgrade Coega truck plant in R200m investment
13th November 2024 By: Irma Venter

FAW Trucks Southern Africa will invest R200-million in upgrading its Coega assembly plant, in the Eastern Cape. “We are planning to level up our productivity,” says FAW SA assembly plant GM Peng Lei. 


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Digital border transformation important to grow economy, create jobs – Leon Schreiber
13th November 2024 By: Thabi Shomolekae

Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber noted on Wednesday that the digital transformation of the border environment is an important priority for the Government of National Unity to be able to grow... 


Kibali gold mine.
Why gold equities are continuing to underperform the gold price
12th November 2024 By: Martin Creamer

Why is it that gold equities are continuing to underperform the gold price? That is a question Mining Weekly put to Barrick president and CEO Dr Mark Bristow after he noted the lag of gold equities... 


Brasco Industrial Filtration: Leading the charge in dust filtration excellence
Brasco Industrial Filtration: Leading the charge in dust filtration excellence
12th November 2024

When a major South African-based board manufacturing company—operating across vast regions from Mpumalanga to the Eastern Cape—needed a robust dust extraction system for its new melamine faced... 


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Overnight water throttling part of new measures to combat Joburg’s water challenges
12th November 2024 By: Natasha Odendaal

Johannesburg Water will start throttling water supply from between 21:00 and 04:00, as the city experiences increasingly frequent interruptions to daily water supply. The new measure, set to start... 


A rail line
'Clear vision' for logistics reform encouraging – Mavuso
11th November 2024 By: Schalk Burger

“The clarity of vision” provided by Transport Minister Barbara Creecy on what success in terms of logistics reforms looks like and what needs to be done to make progress in dealing with the... 


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Gravelotte emerald mine, South Africa – update
8th November 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Gem Resources has reported that Phase 1 of the restart at the Gravelotte emerald mine has been under way for about six months. 


Battery Energy Storage Systems
Battery Energy Storage Systems: Future-proofing your business
8th November 2024

As energy demands continue to soar globally, South African businesses must make critical decisions to secure their future energy needs. The integration of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) with... 


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Santo Tomas porphyry copper project, Mexico
8th November 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

A revised preliminary economic assessment and updated mineral resource estimate for the North and South zones of the project have proposed a staged openpit mine and processing plant. 


Rio Tinto to trial battery swap electric haul trucks at Oyu Tolgoi
Rio Tinto to trial battery swap electric haul trucks at Oyu Tolgoi
6th November 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Diversified miner Rio Tinto has entered into a collaboration with China’s State Power Investment Corporation (SPIC) to trial battery swap technology for electric haul trucks at its Oyu Tolgoi... 


South Africa closes main border with Mozambique as post-election protests escalate
6th November 2024 By: Reuters

South Africa has temporarily closed its main border crossing with Mozambique over safety concerns, its border authority said on Wednesday, as protests against last month's disputed election in... 


Gaia chief investment officer Dr Hendrik Syman
Gaia acquires stake in toll operator of N1, N4 highways
6th November 2024 By: Schalk Burger

Infrastructure investment firm Gaia Fund Managers has acquired a 12.67% shareholding in the Bakwena Platinum Corridor Concession (BPCC) – the toll operator of the N4 highway and a portion of the N1... 


Passenger-car sales show signs of recovery; exports continue to plummet
Passenger-car sales show signs of recovery; exports continue to plummet
4th November 2024 By: Irma Venter

New-vehicle sales in October picked up some long-awaited momentum and increased by 5.5%, to 47 942 units, compared with the same month last year, driven by a recovery in passenger-car sales. naamsa... 


Filter supplier advancing sustainable mining operations through advanced filtration solutions
Filter supplier advancing sustainable mining operations through advanced filtration solutions
4th November 2024 By: Shannon de Ryhove

A recent webinar, hosted by Creamer Media Webinars on behalf of advanced filter supplier Donaldson, focused on advanced filtration solutions as a means to sustainable mining operations. The... 


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Forklift supplier helps client cut emissions
1st November 2024

Forklift and materials handling equipment supplier Goscor Lift Trucks (GLT) completed the supply of a fleet of 44 Bobcat lithium-ion (Li-ion) forklifts to global logistics company Access World for... 


CRUSHERS, SCREENS AND FEEDERS The Sandvik Zimbabwe operation provides support for Sandvik Rock Processing’s range of crushers, screens and feeders
Zimbabwe underground automation project progresses
1st November 2024

The modest size of Zimbabwe’s mining sector has not prevented Sandvik’s operation in the country from rolling out partnerships to enhance modern mining practices, with a highlight being an ongoing... 


ON-THE-GO POWER
Caterpillar’s Dynamic Energy Transfer system comprises an electrified rail system to transmit the energy to passing vehicles and is highly deployable to suit customers’ specific site layouts
OEM expands electric drive, automation offerings
1st November 2024 By: Donna Slater

Unveiled in mid-September, equipment maker Caterpillar’s (Cat’s) new energy management system – Dynamic Energy Transfer (DET) – offers the ability to transfer electrical energy to both... 


Consumers to be subsidised to buy electric vehicles – Ramaphosa
1st November 2024 By: Irma Venter

South African consumers should receive some form of subsidy to buy electric vehicles (EVs), in the nearer future, as has been the case in most major markets in the world. The subsidies are aimed at... 


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Carina Module, Brazil
1st November 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

The updated preliminary economic assessment, released in September 2024, has proposed the production of 191 t/y of dysprosium and terbium over the 22-year life-of-mine. 


Pictured are (front row): Tsepo Mathe, Blessing Mbanjwa, Bheki Shabangu and Bongumusa Zaca from the Mpumalanga DPWR&T; (middle row) Zutari infrastructure asset management director Dr Chris von Holdt and Nothando Ndlovu and Gear Dlamini from the DPWR&T; and (back row) Petronella Ramodiba from the DPWR&T and Anton Barnard, Cambridge Mokanyane and S’bongiseni Zulu from Zutari.
Zutari, Mpumalanga roads dept launch comprehensive road maintenance management system
31st October 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The Mpumalanga Department of Public Works, Roads and Transport (DPWR&T) has launched a mature, comprehensive system for road maintenance management, consulting engineering and infrastructure... 


Newmont’s first battery-electric mining truck rolls into action
Newmont’s first battery-electric mining truck rolls into action
31st October 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

US-based Newmont has officially welcomed its first battery-electric large mining truck, dubbed the Early Learner Cat 793 XE, to the Cripple Creek and Victor (CC&V) mine, in Colorado. The vehicle... 


Babcock propels fuel transporter Inyameko forward with DAF XF 480 trucks
Babcock propels fuel transporter Inyameko forward with DAF XF 480 trucks
31st October 2024

Fuel transporter Inyameko has partnered with Babcock to propel its business forward with 10 new DAF XF 480 Premium Plus trucks. The KZN-based company has seen an exponential rise in demand for its... 


Rio Tinto transitions to renewable diesel at Kennecott
31st October 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Miner Rio Tinto has completed the transition from conventional to renewable diesel for all heavy mining equipment at its Kennecott copper mine in Utah, giving the mine one of the lowest carbon... 


Eskom commends Saps as three people are arrested for theft of cable drums
31st October 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

State-owned utility Eskom says three suspects have been arrested by members of the South African Police Service (Saps), in Pretoria, in connection with the theft of drums of cable belonging to... 


Spotlight on Middle East's 'first digital gold mine'
30th October 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

A panel of global leaders in mining, technology and engineering have shared crucial insights at the International Mining and Resources Conference + Expo (IMARC), in Sydney, Australia, into how... 


IMARC tackles decarbonisation challenges in mining
30th October 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

With pressure mounting on the mining industry to reduce emissions, leaders are actively addressing challenges associated with decarbonisation, emphasising that achieving net zero will require... 


The Kia Tasman
Kia unveils its long awaited one-ton bakkie; SA debut set for next year
30th October 2024 By: Irma Venter

Korean vehicle manufacturer Kia has lifted the veil on its long-awaited one-ton bakkie, the Tasman. The vehicle, the first of its kind for Kia, had its global premiere at Jeddah International Motor... 


Scania chooses RGM Cranes for major expansion
Scania chooses RGM Cranes for major expansion
30th October 2024

Scania, renowned for its premium trucks, is enhancing it’s presence in Southern Africa with a new state-of-the-art facility in Aeroton. To support their high production requirements, Scania South... 


Babcock backs the bold
Babcock backs the bold
30th October 2024

Babcock recognises the vital role that SMEs play in building a sustainable and resilient supply chain in South Africa, and supports emerging companies that are determined to succeed. Entrepreneur... 


Strong call for FCEVs to be advanced as an immediate-term necessity.
Platinum association highlights advantages of quicker fuel cell electric vehicle deployment
28th October 2024 By: Martin Creamer

The International Platinum Group Metals Association (IPA) is calling on policymakers to urgently drive forward the deployment of fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs), alongside battery electric... 


Mercedes-Benz e-Sprinter vehicle
Automotive experts agree new tech is essential to stay competitive
25th October 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

South Africa’s manufacturing sector has an opportunity to cater for global electrification by producing more solar panels, developing battery components and venturing into more components for the... 


An image of a presentation about the ATAJO OnEdge software at the launch event
Oil-monitoring tech boosts maintenance
25th October 2024 By: Trent Roebeck

South Africa-based digital solutions provider Britehouse Mobility, and its partner Perfect Filtration, is optimising plant efficiency and reliability of mobile mining equipment with the ATAJO... 


Image of drill core from the Jadar project
Jadar lithium-borates project, Serbia – update
25th October 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Rio Tinto continues to believe that the Jadar project has the potential to be a world-class lithium-borates asset. 


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Muntanga uranium project, Zambia – update
25th October 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

GoviEx Uranium has completed an extensive metallurgical testwork programme demonstrating the viability of the company’s heap-leach process for the project. 


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Western Range iron-ore project, Australia – update
25th October 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Construction of the mine is 80% complete. 


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Crawford mine, Canada
25th October 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

A nickel mine in Timmins, in Ontario, Canada. 


Develon-Fest on display
Develon-Fest on display
24th October 2024

Develon – formerly Doosan – hosted an open day event recently, at its premises in Isando, Johannesburg.  This was a traditional Oktober-Fest with a difference. Instead of an oompah brass band,... 


Classroom
All systems go for 2024 matric exams
21st October 2024 By: Thabi Shomolekae

President Cyril Ramaphosa extended well wishes to the Class of 2024, as they began writing the National Senior Certificate exams on Monday, and assured that all the necessary systems are in place... 


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