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Skills development, transfer a focus for manufacturer
19th July 2024 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

The requirement to employ and train young people within its operations, coupled with the transfer of industry knowledge, are focuses of hydraulic equipment manufacturer Ndoukhulu Hydraulic and... 


Drill core from the Jadar lithium project
Jadar lithium-borates project, Serbia – update
19th July 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

A Serbian court has overturned a government decision in 2022 to revoke Rio Tinto's initial planning permission to develop a lithium mine in the country. 


SKF and Duracar announce strategic partnership to advance sustainable electric vehicle technology
SKF and Duracar announce strategic partnership to advance sustainable electric vehicle technology
18th July 2024 By: Dimpho Madiba

SKF, a global leader in bearing technology and manufacturing, is pleased to announce a new strategic partnership with Duracar, an innovative company specializing in light electric vehicles (LEVs).... 


Centamin CEO Martin Horgan
DFS demonstrates robustness of Centamin's Doropo project
18th July 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The results of a definitive feasibility study (DFS) on London- and Toronto-listed gold miner Centamin's Doropo project, in Côte d'Ivoire, has demonstrated that it is a robust project that meets the... 


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Heating, ventilation and cooling solutions for mines
12th July 2024

Specialist in heating, ventilation and cooling (HVAC) solutions Booyco Engineering says it is set to advance its offering of standardised and bespoke designs for heavy duty mining applications,... 


June new-vehicle sales 14% lower year-on-year as affordability woes bite
12th July 2024 By: Irma Venter

New-vehicle sales in South Africa dropped by 14% in June, to 40 072 units, compared with the same month last year. The new-passenger-car market reached 26 928 units last month – a decline of 9%... 


Successful steady-state operations under way after halted operations at Homase
8th July 2024 By: Darren Parker

Following the halting of operations at the Homase gold project, in south-western Ghana, in 2023, to review the design of the processing plant, Aim-listed gold producer GoldStone Resources has... 


Hydrogenious founder and CEO Dr Daniel Teichmann (left) after receiving a gold medal in the Netherlands for the promotion of platinum-based hydrogen,
Platinum still playing key role in hydrogen carrier’s journey towards competitiveness
8th July 2024 By: Martin Creamer

Thrifted platinum is continuing to play its critical catalytic role in the significant strides that have been made towards making liquid organic hydrogen carrier (LOHC) competitive, SherLOHCk... 


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Dredging system helps rescue Gauteng sewage works
5th July 2024

Local pump and dredging company IPR recently dredged the emergency water dams at a Gauteng wastewater treatment facility, using its SlurrySucker dredging system. IPR business development manager... 


Image of Lafigue south drill results
Lafigué gold project, Côte d'Ivoire – update
5th July 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Endeavour Mining conducted its first gold pour from Lafigué on June 28. 


Aerial view of the Kainantu mine
Kainantu mine, Papua New Guinea
5th July 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

A gold mine in the Eastern Highlands province of Papua New Guinea. 


Platinum-enabled hydrogen fuel cell electric heavy duty vehicles active at Los Angeles port.
Pace of platinum-enabled green hydrogen adoption building up steadily worldwide
4th July 2024 By: Martin Creamer

The pace of platinum group metals- (PGM-) enabled green hydrogen generation and clean PGM-catalysed fuel cell electricity adoption is building up steadily worldwide. In a global online... 


Citrus being sorted for export
A rare South African export success is threatened by crumbling ports
4th July 2024 By: Bloomberg

At a packhouse at Blydevallei Boerdery, near South Africa’s eastern border with Mozambique, workers pluck unripe grapefruit off a conveyor belt. It’s the best chance of getting them to export... 


Germany launches electric truck charging network to decarbonise transport
3rd July 2024 By: Reuters

The German government on Wednesday launched a project to build up a nationwide fast-charging network for heavy duty vehicles as Berlin aims to decarbonize the transport sector by 2045. Greenhouse... 


SA’s energy industry is between a rock and a hard place as global pressures to reduce coal dependency mounts
SA’s energy industry is between a rock and a hard place as global pressures to reduce coal dependency mounts
3rd July 2024 By: Dimpho Madiba

By: Rhian Capostagno - African Head of Energy Transformation at Partners in Performance SA faces a tough spot as it balances diminishing demand for coal with local need to keep producing and the... 


rough emerald
Review shows Gravelotte becoming profitable within two years
3rd July 2024 By: Darren Parker

An independent desk-based review of the discounted cash flow (DCF) model for mining company URA Holdings’ Gravelotte emerald mine, in South Africa, shows the potential profitability of the project... 


Sales drop 14% in June as new vehicles become increasingly unaffordable
Sales drop 14% in June as new vehicles become increasingly unaffordable
2nd July 2024 By: Irma Venter

New-vehicle sales in South Africa dropped by 14%, to 40 072 units, compared with the same month last year. The new-passenger-car market reached 26 928 units last month – a decline of 9% over June... 


Updated Kiaka feasibility study indicates a project with strong cash flow
2nd July 2024 By: Darren Parker

A newly released feasibility update for ASX-listed West African Resources’ (WAF’s) Kiaka gold project, in Burkina Faso, shows that strong cash flows are expected from the project. The update... 


Liquid logistics specialist builds legacy with DAF Trucks
Liquid logistics specialist builds legacy with DAF Trucks
2nd July 2024

DAF Trucks have once again proven their performance as an all-rounder, this time as tanker trailers for Legacy Bulk. The Cape-based liquid logistics company took delivery of five DAF XF 480 Smart... 


Mufaro Muzvondiwa, Process and Products Director at Weir Minerals Africa
From smart mining to portable crushing from Weir at Electra Mining Africa
1st July 2024

At this year’s Electra Mining Africa exhibition, visitors will be attracted to the Weir stand by innovations such as the Weir Modular Wheeled Plant (WMWP), a fully mobile crushing and screening... 


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The Spar Group targets water-saving measures
28th June 2024 By: Natasha Odendaal

The Spar Group has been steadily implementing proactive water-saving measures within its logistics operations amid the increasing threat of water insecurity across South Africa. Potential water... 


A 20 B50E articulated dump truck manufactured in South Africa by Bell Equipment being loaded by a Kobelco SK850LC-8 excavator
Emerald miner invests in SA-made dump trucks
28th June 2024

Emerald producer Grizzly Mining has invested in 20 B50E articulated dump trucks (ADTs), manufactured by South African mining and construction equipment manufacturer Bell Equipment, for its... 


Recovery in logistics sector continued in April despite ports being lashed by storms – Ctrack index
28th June 2024 By: Irma Venter

After declining in the first two months of the year, the Ctrack Transport and Freight Index (Ctrack TFI) continued its momentum in April to reach a level of 123.4 – an increase of 2.8% compared... 


Image of hammered gold
Kiaka gold project, Burkina Faso – update
28th June 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

WAF has fully drawn down the $265-million secured loan facility from Sprott Resource Lending and Burkina Faso-based Coris Bank International for the development of the Kiaka project and other... 


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Daimler Truck Southern Africa appoints new sales and marketing VP
27th June 2024 By: Irma Venter

Olaf Petersen has joined Daimler Truck Southern Africa (DTSA) as its new sales and marketing VP, effective July 1. Petersen will be responsible for the new-vehicle sales portfolio for Mercedes-Benz... 


Anglo Executive Market Development Head Benny Oeyen
Anglo spearheading exciting new clean hydrogen mobility initiative across Europe
26th June 2024 By: Martin Creamer

Platinum-based hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) received a major boost on Wednesday with the announcement of an initiative to deploy new fleets of zero-emission FCEV taxis in Europe.... 


An image of Marula Mining CEO Jason Brewer
Marula signs export logistics agreement for Kenyan mine
25th June 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Africa-focused mining and development company Marula Mining has entered into an export logistics agreement with Scan Global Logistics (SGL) Group’s Kenya-based subsidiary, SGL Kenya, for the... 


An image of the Skimmelkrans dairy farm
Nestlé’s South African dairy farm, factory exemplifiers of group’s sustainability goals
24th June 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

As Swiss multinational food and drink processing conglomerate Nestlé’s seeks to reach its ambitious global target of waste-free operations and net-zero emissions by 2050, two of the group’s South... 


Vis Reddy, chairman and principal environmental geochemist, SRK Consulting
How a comprehensive ESG strategy adds value to mining
21st June 2024

The mining sector’s growing focus on environmental, social and governance (ESG) risks is often portrayed as another regulatory load to be borne by an already over-burdened sector. It is anything... 


Mafube Coal’s Journey to Digital Production Management
21st June 2024

Operations Control X-Cellence Implementation Award Category: Monitoring and Control X-Cellence 


An image of an electric mining haul truck
Deal signed to test battery-powered haul trucks
21st June 2024

Forming part of its initiatives to reduce carbon emissions, iron-ore and nickel major Vale and mining equipment manufacturer Caterpillar have signed an agreement to test battery electric trucks and... 


Drill core from the Jadar project
Jadar lithium-borates project, Serbia – update
21st June 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Rio Tinto has reported that the project will be safe for the environment, according to newly published environmental studies. 


Flowsheet fro the Kasiya project
Kasiya rutile/graphite project, Malawi – update
21st June 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Groundworks are under way. 


Celebrating 40 Years of Unparalleled Partnership: Goscor Lift Trucks and Crown Equipment
Celebrating 40 Years of Unparalleled Partnership: Goscor Lift Trucks and Crown Equipment
20th June 2024

Goscor Lift Trucks (GLT), a prominent name in materials handling solutions, proudly commemorates four decades of a robust partnership with Crown Equipment Corporation, one of the world's leading... 


Johannesburg Water well prepared for Rand Water’s maintenance
20th June 2024 By: Natasha Odendaal

Johannesburg Water says it is well prepared for the potential disruptions in water supply during Rand Water’s planned winter maintenance that is starting this weekend. The water supply across the... 


HRMP Logistics CEO Musa Makunga
HRMP unveils R17.5m warehouse expansion at Dube TradePort
14th June 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

Logistics company HRMP has inaugurated a R17.5-million warehouse expansion at Dube TradePort (DTP) TradeZone 2, in KwaZulu-Natal. For the past six years HRMP, which specialises in the transport of... 


Image of the Mobi Light lighting towers from Pilot Crushtec
In-house lighting improves safety on crushing sites
14th June 2024

Crushing and screening operations frequently continue operations in the dark and sufficient lighting is essential to ensure safety and productivity and Pilot Crushtec has now introduced its own... 


Transnet to boost rail for VW, other automakers
Transnet to boost rail for VW, other automakers
14th June 2024 By: Bloomberg

Transnet said it’s in talks to run additional trains between a port in Gqeberha in the Eastern Cape province and the country’s commercial hub of Gauteng to better link the two automotive... 


Image of the Venetia mine, in South Africa
Venetia Underground Project, South Africa – update
14th June 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Construction is about 73% complete. 


Helium block at the Virginia poject
Virginia gas project, South Africa – update
14th June 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Renergen has completed the shutdown, checks, calibrations and corrective actions, and has restarted the facility. 


Drill rig at the Pumpkin Hollow project
Pumpkin Hollow copper project, US – update
14th June 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Pumpkin Hollow developer Nevada Copper filed for bankruptcy protection on June 10. 


Image of the Eloise mine, in Australia
Eloise mine, Australia
14th June 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

A copper/gold/silver mine in North Queensland, Australia. 


VW vehicles on the assembly line in South Africa
Volkswagen says carmakers seek to revive key South African rail line
13th June 2024 By: Bloomberg

Volkswagen and other automakers operating in South Africa are in talks with the state logistics company to revive a dilapidated rail line between the country’s commercial hub and a car export... 


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