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Tzaneen dam wall raising timeline revised
27th June 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

The raising of the Tzaneen dam wall will now be completed in March 2026, a year later than the initial completion date of March this year. Part of the Letaba river water augmentation project, the... 


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South Africa has all the credentials to develop its own green hydrogen economy
27th June 2025 By: Martin Creamer

South Africa has all the credentials to develop its own green hydrogen economy in South Africa for South Africa. That is being increasingly acknowledged at business and government level. Green... 


Schneider Electric launches first Innovation Hub in Africa
Schneider Electric launches first Innovation Hub in Africa
27th June 2025

Global leader in energy management and automation and recognised sustainability leader Schneider Electric has unveiled its first registered Innovation Hub in Africa – a milestone development that... 


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Haib copper project, Namibia – update
27th June 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Copper exploration and development company Koryx Copper has reported that the metallurgical testwork programme has shown encouraging preliminary results. 


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Pallas research reactor, Netherlands – update
27th June 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Radiation protection, nuclear safety, radioactive waste and energy technology company NRG-Pallas is preparing for construction. 


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Reko Diq copper/gold project, Pakistan – update
27th June 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Mining services company Capital has been awarded a three-year borehole drilling services contract at Reko Diq. 


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Huasco Water project, Chile – update
27th June 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

The project proposes a multistage seawater and desalinated-water supply initiative designed to meet long-term regional water needs.  


Panel stresses importance of diversified supply chains
26th June 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

This is a pivotal moment in Africa’s journey, with the continent brimming with opportunity but also challenges. “By 2050, the African population will reach 2.6-billion, so how can we ensure that... 


World Bank Group president Ajay Banga
World Bank, IAEA formalise partnership to collaborate on nuclear energy for development
26th June 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

The World Bank Group and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) have agreed to collaborate on supporting the safe, secure and responsible use of nuclear energy in developing countries. The... 


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Opinion: Tech can make sustainability reporting for South African consumer goods companies what it needs to be
26th June 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

In this article, management consultant Coenraad Bezuidenhout writes that digital sustainability measuring and reporting technologies can help South African consumer goods companies achieve... 


The Etango project
Bannerman to raise A$85m to advance Etango to an investment decision
26th June 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Australian- and Namibian-listed uranium development company Bannerman Energy has received firm commitments for a single tranche placement of about 26.6-million new fully paid ordinary shares to new... 


Fire Hose Reels – The Hidden Danger of Cutting Corners
26th June 2025

When a fire breaks out, a hose reel can be the difference between a minor incident and major damage. But that’s only true if it’s properly installed and fully compliant with safety standards.... 


China to overtake Australia as world's top lithium miner by 2026, Fastmarkets says
China to overtake Australia as world's top lithium miner by 2026, Fastmarkets says
26th June 2025 By: Reuters

China by next year will overtake Australia as the world's top miner of the battery metal lithium, according to a forecast from consultancy Fastmarkets, and its market prowess is expected to grow... 


Human rights body sets outs legal remedies to tackle water mafia plague
25th June 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) has published a comprehensive policy brief highlighting the various legislative and policy mechanisms available for the State to tackle so-called... 


The Association of Water and Sanitation Institutions of South Africa AWSISA Africa & Global South Water and Sanitation Dialogue 2025
25th June 2025

The AWSISA Africa and Global South Water and Sanitation Dialogue 2025 is set to bring together more than 1,500 delegates from across Africa and beyond for a three-day event at Emperors Palace,... 


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CSIR awarded role of coordinator for Phase 1 of the West Coast Green Hydrogen project
25th June 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has been selected to coordinate Phase 1 of the West Coast Green Hydrogen Master Plan. This plan aims at creating a green hydrogen hub at... 


Madsen ramp-up continues after brief safety shutdown
Madsen ramp-up continues after brief safety shutdown
25th June 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Precious metals miner West Red Lake Gold Mines has resumed operations at its Madsen gold mine in Ontario following a temporary shutdown prompted by a fatal underground incident on June 16. The... 


Rand Water progresses extensive maintenance plan
24th June 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

Rand Water is moving on to the final stretch of it months-long critical maintenance programme from June 30 until July 18. The water utility started its critical maintenance work on May 29,... 


Antofagasta marks 25 years of Los Pelambres
Antofagasta marks 25 years of Los Pelambres
24th June 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

London-listed Antofagasta has marked the twenty-fifth anniversary of its flagship Los Pelambres copper mine, celebrating more than 8.5-million tonnes of copper production to date and setting the... 


Rio Tinto, Hancock to spend $1.6bn on new Pilbara iron-ore project
Rio Tinto, Hancock to spend $1.6bn on new Pilbara iron-ore project
24th June 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Rio Tinto and Hancock Prospecting will invest $1.61-billion to develop the Hope Downs 2 iron-ore project in the Pilbara, aiming to sustain long-term output from their joint operations in the... 


Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa
Hlabisa wants new White Paper to address municipal funding model problem
23rd June 2025 By: Terence Creamer

Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa reports that government is aiming to publish an updated White Paper on Local Government by March next year, arguing that... 


PIDG calls for more finance to be directed to emerging markets, developing economies
23rd June 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Private investment fund the Private Infrastructure Development Group (PIDG) calls on asset owners and asset managers to direct more finance to emerging markets and developing economies. Financial... 


A drone monitoring mine operations in West Africa
As gold prices surge, West Africa mine operators launch drones to detect wildcat miners
23rd June 2025 By: Reuters

As the afternoon sun beats down on Gold Fields' sprawling Tarkwa gold mine in southwestern Ghana, three men launch a drone into the clear sky, its cameras scanning the lush 210-square-kilometer... 


Anglo American rehabilitates Queensland coal mine for cattle grazing
Anglo American rehabilitates Queensland coal mine for cattle grazing
23rd June 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Diversified mining company Anglo American has been awarded rehabilitation certification for 82 ha of land at its Dawson coal mine in Queensland’s Bowen Basin. The area, located near the towns of... 


Integrated Pump Technology has delivered two Godwin HL250M diesel driven pumps to a gold mine in Tanzania, marking the brand’s debut at this major mining operation
Integrated Pump Technology makes inroads with Godwin pumps in Tanzania's mining sector
23rd June 2025

Integrated Pump Technology has delivered its first two Godwin pump units to a major gold mining operation in north-western Tanzania, marking a milestone for the brand’s growing footprint across... 


Verder introduces the Verderflex Dura 100: The next generation in peristaltic hose pump technology
Verder introduces the Verderflex Dura 100: The next generation in peristaltic hose pump technology
20th June 2025

Verder, a global leader in advanced pumping solutions, has launched the Verderflex Dura 100 - the latest innovation in peristaltic hose pump technology. This large capacity pump has been designed... 


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UCT climbs in World University Rankings, placing highest in a decade
20th June 2025 By: Thabi Shomolekae

The University of Cape Town Vice-Chancellor Professor Mosa Moshabela celebrated the institution’s rise from 171 to 150, in the latest Quacquarelli Symonds World University Rankings, describing it... 


Xi’s giant iron-ore trader is shaking up a $130bn market
Xi’s giant iron-ore trader is shaking up a $130bn market
20th June 2025 By: Bloomberg

Just three years after its founding, a Chinese government-run trader has become the single biggest force in the country’s $130-billion market for iron-ore imports. The rise of China Mineral... 


AfriSam truck on construction site
Flexibility, early engagement required to deliver megaprojects
20th June 2025 By: Tracy Hancock

Adaptable production capacity and effective communication and collaboration with contractors are vital to navigate the labour and material supply issues that could challenge the completion of... 


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Overcoming challenges with flexible solutions
20th June 2025 By: Nadine Ramdass

While modular buildings offer mines a camp solution that can be rapidly deployed and established, modular building providers can encounter various challenges, such as logistical challenges for... 


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Programmes help address capacity deficits
20th June 2025 By: Trent Roebeck

In an effort to accommodate the demands of population growth, climate change and urbanisation, industry body for civil engineering professionals the South African Institution of Civil Engineering... 


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Miner focuses on long-term vision in Latin America
20th June 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

The long-term goal of becoming a 500 000-gold-equivalent-ounce-a-year producer that is both cost competitive and in possession of long-life assets remains a top priority for precious metals miner... 


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Miner focuses on expansion strategy
20th June 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Efforts to enhance its footprint in Chile through the acquisition of resources have been highlighted by Canadian copper exploration company Marimaca as an effective way of complementing the... 


The above image depicts a welder using a Jasic 3-in-1 handheld laser welding machine
Industrial supplier expands laser welding range
20th June 2025

To enhance efficiencies and ensure optimum safety in metal working activities in all sectors, industrial equipment supplier BMG’s Tools and Equipment division has extended its range of Jasic laser... 


Drill rig at the Bengwenyama deposit
Bengwenyama platinum group metals project, South Africa – update
20th June 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Platinum group metals miner Southern Palladium has secured commitments to raise equity capital of A$8-million to advance the staged mine development. 


Mangenese ore from the K. Hill project
K.Hill battery-grade manganese project, Botswana – update
20th June 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Battery metal development company Giyani Metals Corporation has received a nonbinding letter of interest from the US government's export credit agency for up to $225-million in financing to support... 


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Kayelekera uranium restart project, Malawi – update
20th June 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Advanced uranium developer Lotus Resources has advanced with cold commissioning of the uranium plant. 


Aerial view of Reko Diq deposit
Reko Diq copper/gold project, Pakistan – update
20th June 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

The International Finance Corporation has reported that it will provide a subordinated loan for the project. 


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Rabigh 2 solar power project, Saudi Arabia
20th June 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Integrated energy company TotalEnergies, and Saudi developer Aljomaih Energy and Water Company, plan to build a 300 MW solar plant as part of Round 5 of Saudi Arabia's National Renewable Energy... 


Vista aérea de la Mina Radomiro Tomic
Radomiro Tomic mine, Chile
20th June 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

A copper mine 250 km north of Calama, in the region of Antofagasta, in Chile. 


Layton Nenzinane speaks to attendees at the Youth Energy Summit, co‑hosted alongside the Africa Energy Forum
Youthful Seriti Green CFO uses energy summit address to inspire other young professionals
19th June 2025

At 32, Layton Nenzinane is already the CFO at renewables group Seriti Green. He offered some inspiration and insight on leadership, inclusion and opportunity to other up-an-coming professionals at... 


Unctad secretary-general Rebeca Grynspan
FDI flows into Africa rose by 75% to $97bn in 2024, Unctad report shows
19th June 2025 By: Darren Parker

The latest ‘World Investment Report’ from UN Trade and Development (Unctad) highlights a significant rebound in foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows to Africa. In 2024, foreign investment in the... 


The Reko Diq project area
Capital awarded a borehole drilling services contract at Barrick's Reko Diq project
19th June 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

London-listed mining services company Capital has been awarded a further significant contract at Barrick Mining's majority-owned Reko Diq copper/gold project, in Pakistan, as well as exploration... 


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