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Imge of construction under way at the Pallas project
Pallas research reactor, Netherlands – update
3rd October 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

The construction of the reactor was officially launched on September 30. 


Glencore's Lomas Bayas mine in Chile working to control fire at waste yard
1st October 2025 By: Reuters

Glencore's Lomas Bayas copper mine in Chile is working to control a fire that broke out at a waste yard at midday on Tuesday, sending up a tall column of smoke, the company said in a statement. No... 


Closing the theory and practice gap in geometallurgy
30th September 2025

By: Prof. Glen Nwaila - Associate Professor and Deputy Head of School, Geosciences | University of the Witwatersrand, Director of the African Research Centre in Ore Systems Science (CORES) (Virtual... 


Championing sustainability across our communities
Championing sustainability across our communities
30th September 2025

As the world increasingly recognises the urgent need for environmental responsibility, companies must look beyond compliance and embrace active stewardship. At EnviroServ, a SUEZ company,... 


Namibian Municipality strengthens service delivery with Werner Pumps truck and trailer
Namibian Municipality strengthens service delivery with Werner Pumps truck and trailer
29th September 2025

(Virtual Showroom) The Municipality of Walvis Bay in Namibia has strengthened its sewer and drainage maintenance capabilities with the addition of a South African manufactured Werner Pumps jetting... 


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DA nominates Haniff Hoosen as eThekwini mayoral candidate
26th September 2025 By: Thabi Shomolekae

The Democratic Alliance (DA) on Friday announced DA KwaZulu-Natal provincial executive committee member Haniff Hoosen as its eThekwini mayoral candidate, expressing confidence in his leadership.... 


Milken-Motsepe Prize in AI and Manufacturing names ten semifinalists
26th September 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Nonprofit think tank The Milken Institute and philanthropy organisation the Motsepe Foundation have announced the ten semifinalist teams of the Milken-Motsepe Prize in AI and Manufacturing. The... 


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Wind farm prioritises minimising environmental impact
26th September 2025

Mitigating the environmental impacts of construction work requires careful planning and meticulous execution, particularly in areas such as the Karoo – where vegetation can be more sensitive to... 


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Tomingley Gold Operations, Australia
26th September 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

A gold mine in central west New South Wales, in Australia.  


Location map of the Blackwater gold project
Blackwater gold project, Canada – update
26th September 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Major mechanical equipment for Phase 1A has been ordered. 


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Baptiste nickel project, Canada – update
26th September 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

FPX Nickel has been awarded C$3.5-million to advance the project.  


The National Cleaner Production Centre (NCPC)
Engineering skills for the green economy
26th September 2025

The National Cleaner Production Centre (NCPC) partners with international and local organisations and experts to develop training materials that equip engineering professionals with the specialist... 


First production from the Phalaborwa rare earths project
Phalaborwa Rare Earths Project, South Africa – update
26th September 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Rainbow Rare Earths has achieved significant technical milestones at the project. 


Location map of the Berg gold project
Berg gold project, Canada – update
26th September 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Surge Copper Corp announced the closing of its previously announced strategic private placement with African Rainbow Minerals on September 18. 


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The smarter tyre solution powering the future of mining
25th September 2025

Mining is one of the most demanding industries on earth. From South Africa’s deep-level shafts to Zambia’s rugged Copperbelt, every operation depends on reliable equipment to keep materials moving... 


Localisation Support Fund CEO Irshaad Kathrada
Coricraft replaces R79.6m in imports through lean manufacturing drive
23rd September 2025 By: Darren Parker

Furniture retailer Coricraft has managed to replace R79.59-million worth of imports with locally manufactured products between the second quarter of 2024 and the second quarter of 2025, creating 23... 


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Durable wastewater pump supports local municipalities and industries
23rd September 2025

A new wastewater pump from KSB Pumps and Valves is described as an ultra-durable long service pump that experiences fewer blockages and has lower maintenance requirements than traditional pumps.... 


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New circuit breakers for South African market
23rd September 2025

A range of circuit breakers is said to establish new benchmarks for safety, efficiency, and sustainability, helping to meet challenges such as 24/7 uptime demands and managing increasing energy... 


Rainbow Rare Earths CEO George Bennett.
Yet another global rare earths advance amid more smart testwork in Joburg lab
22nd September 2025 By: Martin Creamer

More smart testwork in the Johannesburg laboratory of Rainbow Rare Earths has enabled yet another forward leap for rare earth elements (REEs), at a time when REEs are in growing demand for use in... 


Balwin Properties artisan training centre
Balwin launches dedicated artisan training centre at Mooikloof
19th September 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

JSE-listed residential property developer Balwin Properties has launched a dedicated vocational training centre at its Mooikloof Smart City estate, in Pretoria. The centre will train and skill... 


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Congress to spotlight innovation, sustainability
19th September 2025 By: Nadine Ramdass

The International Coal Preparation Congress XXI (ICPC) 2025 aims to address the latest technological advancements, operational challenges, sustainability practices and emerging trends shaping the... 


The twin-tower mixed use development in the Sandton Summit precinct being developed by Growthpoint Properties
Property management group driving sustainability goals
19th September 2025 By: Halima Frost

Underpinned by sustainability, the goal of South African real estate investment trust Growthpoint Properties is to achieve net-zero carbon emissions across its portfolio by 2050. “We continue to... 


Volvo articulated hauler on site
Babcock’s one-stop model bodes well for industry
19th September 2025

Industries benefit significantly from partnering with a single, integrated equipment and services provider, says energy, transport and industrial services specialist Babcock. By offering a... 


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Katanning Gold Project, Australia
19th September 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

The Katanning Gold Project is a substantial, proposed new openpit gold mine development envisaged by gold and precious metals explorer Ausgold.  


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Capanema maximisation project, Brazil – update
19th September 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

The project has been inaugurated. 


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Companies urged to better understand the importance of ESG
18th September 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

As requirements for environmental, social and governance (ESG) reporting become increasingly more stringent, companies in South Africa are urged to better understand the importance of ESG... 


Minerals Council CEO Mzila Mthenjane and Mintek CEO Dr Molefi Motuku.
Fruitful outcomes needed quickly from crucial Minerals Council, Mintek MoU
18th September 2025 By: Martin Creamer

The South African economy requires fruitful outcomes to emerge quickly from the planned memorandum of understanding (MoU) that that Minerals Council South Africa and South Africa’s Council for... 


The Rosebank Mall
Hyprop reconfigures South African malls in response to changing consumer demand
16th September 2025 By: Darren Parker

JSE- and A2X-listed retail-focused real estate investment trust (Reit) Hyprop is adjusting its South African operations by reducing the size of traditional anchor tenants, introducing new and... 


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MKP calls for suspension of Madlanga Commission pending court hearing
15th September 2025 By: Thabi Shomolekae

The uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP) has called on judge Mbuyiseli Madlanga to suspend the start of the Madlanga Commission on Wednesday, until the Pretoria High Court passes judgment on the legality... 


First New Generation Volvo A40 ADTs deliver the goods for M Civils
First New Generation Volvo A40 ADTs deliver the goods for M Civils
15th September 2025

Having become the first recipient of the new generation Volvo articulated dump trucks (ADTs) in southern Africa, M Civils has deployed its 12 Volvo A40 units to undertake a newly-awarded chrome... 


St Barbara explores Touquoy restart as Nova Scotia strengthens permitting regime
St Barbara explores Touquoy restart as Nova Scotia strengthens permitting regime
15th September 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Gold miner St Barbara has welcomed improvements to the permitting environment in Nova Scotia, Canada, announcing on Monday that it had withdrawn its Supreme Court appeal over reclamation conditions... 


Kumba CEO Mpumi Zikalala
Kumba hands over community centre in Postmasburg
12th September 2025 By: Darren Parker

Iron-ore miner Kumba Iron Ore has handed over the Lebelelang Centre community development project to the Tsantsabane community in Postmasburg, in the Northern Cape. The handover ceremony on... 


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WPIC highlights evolution of PGMs in 3D printing
12th September 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Having been over a decade since Japan’s Tanaka Precious Metals developed the world’s first platinum-based powder for 3D printers, the World Platinum Council (WPIC) highlights how the use of... 


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On-The-Air (12/09/2025)
12th September 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Martin Creamer discusses significant developments in the mining industry. Pan African Minerals is planning to mine 500,000 ounces of gold, a new mining method that will cut costs and slash mine... 


Element 25 raises A$10m for WA manganese expansion, US battery push
Element 25 raises A$10m for WA manganese expansion, US battery push
12th September 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Australia's Element 25 said on Friday it had secured firm commitments for a A$10-million share placement to help fund an expansion of its Butcherbird manganese project in Western Australia and... 


Anglo American CEO Duncan Wanblad says the company has sent technical experts to QB to get to grips with the challenges that the mine faces.
Anglo American-Teck deal hinges on troubled Chile copper mine
12th September 2025 By: Bloomberg

At the heart of one of the mining industry’s most ambitious combinations is a plan to fix a problematic Teck Resources copper mine high in Chile’s Atacama desert, and ultimately to integrate it... 


DEMANDING APPLICATIONS The Godwin diesel-driven pump delivers powerful, uninterrupted performance for the most demanding dewatering applications, even in remote off-grid locations
Reliable dewatering solutions non-negotiable, says pumps provider
12th September 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

As Africa’s mining sector continues on a strong and consistent growth trajectory, the use of high performance, efficient and reliable dewatering solutions have become non-negotiable to ensure safe... 


LONG-TERM OPPORTUNITY South Africa faces challenges such as deep geology, legacy environmental issues and slow permitting, but long-term opportunity outweighs these hurdles
Tech, ESG alignment set to unlock mineral potential
12th September 2025 By: Devina Haripersad

To locate mineral resources globally and lay the groundwork to introduce the applicable solutions in Africa, mining and exploration advisory company DMT Group is using advanced technology and... 


An image of KSB Pumps and Valves mining market area manager Jacques Pretorius
Modern mining challenges necessitate optimised pumps
12th September 2025 By: Nadine Ramdass

Mining operations are demanding pumps with higher hydraulic efficiency, lower energy use and longer wear life to lower costs, improve environmental impact and meet modern operational demands, says... 


A welder in PPE welding a metal plate with pretty sparks flying everywhere
New tech-driven welding programme launched
12th September 2025 By: Halima Frost

This month sees the option to study laser welding – a new technology-driven training programme – being formally added to the Southern African Institute of Welding’s (SAIW’s) training portfolio.... 


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Tariff pushback
12th September 2025 By: Terence Creamer

The extreme pace of the 2025 news cycle has made it difficult to remember even the most important developments. For instance, it is difficult to recall the immediate concern raised in January over... 


Drill rig at the Doropo project
Doropo gold project, Côte d'Ivoire – update
12th September 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Resolute Mining is updating the existing definitive feasibility study. 


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McDermitt lithium project, US – update
12th September 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Jindalee Resources has signed a nonbinding letter of intent with a US-based special purpose acquisition company, sponsored by Antarctica Capital, to list its McDermitt project on a US national... 


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