Improved iron-ore market bodes well for Congo project – developer

The global iron-ore industry's performance improved significantly in 2016 from a cost and pricing perspective, providing a much more positive platform going into 2017, Zanaga Iron Ore Company... 

Deloitte unpacks Mining Charter ahead of High Court hearing into Chamber’s application to halt its implementation

Ahead of the High Court of South Africa’s hearing, on July 18, to decide on an interdict to halt the implementation of the revised Mining Charter, Deloitte Africa Energy and Resources leader Andrew... 

Women in energy efficiency look to expand mentorship programme

Following the initial success of the Southern African Females in Energy Efficiency (Safee) mentorship programmes in the past year, Safee’s potential objectives are to establish the mentorship... 

Business holds small-business funding line, despite serious postreshuffle trust deficit

It is now well documented how President Jacob Zuma’s March 31 Cabinet reshuffle, which saw South Africa’s highly-regarded Pravin Gordhan removed as Finance Minister, seriously undermined trust... 

Manufacturer becomes latest tenant at Eastern Cape industrial park

The Eastern Cape Department of Economic Development, Environment Affairs and Tourism (Dedeat) last month introduced green manufacturer and innovation company Ikusasa Green as the latest tenant to... 

3D printing could improve mining uptime and productivity

Forward-thinking mining organisations are realising that industrial-scale, three-dimensional (3D) printing of equipment used in mines could make operations more cost effective and reduce the... 

Lonmin showcases nonmining career opportunities to youth

In launching its Youth Month initiatives, London- and JSE-listed platinum mining company Lonmin has convened a series of career guidance workshops for learners at schools in communities around the... 

Endeavour to acquire Avnel to further strengthen high-quality project pipeline

Canadian gold producer Endeavour Mining will acquire gold mining, exploration and development company Avnel Gold, which owns the Kalana gold project in Mali, in an all-share transaction valued at... 

ZIOC encouraged by improved equilibrium in iron-ore market, to enhance Congo project’s investment case

The global iron-ore industry's performance improved significantly in 2016 from a cost and pricing perspective, providing a much more positive platform going into 2017, Zanaga Iron Ore Company... 

Infrastructure development key to accelerating growth, Gama avers

Industrialisation and the provision of infrastructure will accelerate Africa’s economic growth, says State-owned logistics provider Transnet CEO Siyabonga Gama. Speaking at the International Heavy... 

Stenprop mulls London listing as it pursues UK prospects

Following the acquisition of a portfolio of 25 multilet industrial (MLI) properties in the UK earlier this month, JSE-listed property investment company Stenprop is  considering the merits of a... 

Company starts Phase 3 drilling at Sierre Leone gold project

Multicommodity exploration and development company Sula Iron & Gold has started Phase 3 drilling at the Sanama Hill and Southern Target deposits at its flagship Ferensola gold project, in Sierra... 

Rocket technology idea wins Global Impact Challenge Award

The idea to use innovative rocket technology that uses asteroid metal as fuel to achieve industrial-scale transport of mined asteroid material has been crowned the winner of the 2017 Singularity... 

Mobile hard-drive shredder plant launched in Africa

Secure information technology (IT) asset disposal services provider Xperien has launched the first mobile hard drive shredder plant in Africa, which is a fully equipped Protection of Personal... 

Solar PV project construction starts at Burkina Faso gold mine

The groundbreaking ceremony of the new 15 MWp photovoltaic (PV) power plant, which will supply power to Canadian midtier mining company Iamgold’s Essakane S.A. gold mine, in Burkina Faso, was held... 

New version of breathalyser used at mines, industrial sites reduces chances of cheating

To further improve the security of testing and reduce “cheating”, or circumvention of breathalyser tests, alcohol detection technology and services provider Alco-Safe is developing a new version of... 

Sula starts Phase 3 drilling at Sierre Leone gold project

Multicommodity exploration and development company Sula Iron & Gold has started Phase 3 drilling at the Sanama Hill and Southern Target deposits at its flagship Ferensola gold project, in Sierra... 

Switzerland to expand innovation partnerships in South Africa

Following the successful collaboration between Switzerland and South Africa in the innovation space, which spans nearly ten years, Switzerland aims to expand and intensify the Swiss-South Africa... 

SA retail Reit to actively pursue opportunity in Spain

JSE-listed real estate investment trust (Reit) Vukile is actively evaluating opportunities in Spain to diversify its earnings stream and enhance its high-quality portfolio. During the company’s... 

Prefeasibility work progresses at Botswana copper/silver project

Aim-listed Metal Tiger has progressed prefeasibility work at the T3 copper project in Botswana, which it holds in joint venture (JV) with ASX-listed Mod Resources. Key highlights in the work’s... 

Heavy-haul industry urged to embrace supply-chain approach

The “ultimate innovation” for the heavy haul industry is to adapt and broaden its view to encompass the entire supply chain if it is to secure a sustainable future, says State-owned railways... 

US agency awards grant to SA IPP for Free State solar study

The US Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) has awarded a grant to Johannesburg-based independent power developer Pele Green Energy. The grant will fund a feasibility study to assess the viability... 

Norilsk’s $271m suit against Botswana over stalled sale provisionally set down for hearing this month

Russian miner Norilsk Nickel, which intends to sue the Botswana government to recover $271-million in damages and other legal costs from a stalled sale, says a date for the court hearing has been... 

Enviro permitting processes for Western Cape uranium project advancing

Uranium project developer Tasman RSA Mines says that draft environmental impact assessment (EIA) and environmental management plan (EMP) reports for the company’s mining right applications Ryst... 

Despite glorious past, mineral processing innovation faces uncertain future

While the mining industry does not yet seem to be in a crisis regarding innovation in mineral processing, it certainly seems to be on a downward trajectory, says former Julius Kruttschnitt Mineral... 

Gold miner to expand exploration activities in Burkina Faso

TSX-listed gold miner Roxgold expects its exploration activities to increase this year to support the company’s organic growth strategy, with an approved exploration budget of $8-million. Roxgold... 

Work-based experience for graduate interns

Technology ecosystem company Resolution Circle has welcomed 115 South African graduates to its graduate internship programme, which aims to develop them into high-quality, employable individuals... 

Property developer to unveil rental model at Boksburg development

Residential property developer Balwin Properties will soon announce details of the rental model that the group will use in Boksburg and Linbro Park, in Gauteng, and in Pretoria. Balwin Properties... 

New tube-bending machine launched at MTA 2017

In collaboration with international tube-bending technology specialist BLM Group, cutting consumable and capital equipment supplier First Cut launched the latest version of the E-TURN32... 

Local company progresses plans for nickel beneficiation plant

Beneficiator Thakadu Battery Materials has taken significant steps towards progressing its high-purity battery-grade nickel sulphate plant project, which is expected to produce up to 25 000 t/y of... 

Despite glorious past, mineral processing innovation faces uncertain future

While the mining industry does not yet seem to be in a crisis regarding innovation in minerals processing, it certainly seems to be on a downward trajectory, says former Julius Kruttschnitt Mineral... 

South Africa remains largest FDI hub in Africa, report shows

South Africa remains the leading foreign direct investment (FDI) destination in Africa, with a 6.9% increase in FDI projects in 2016, according to financial services advisory firm EY’s latest... 

Southern Palace outlines vision for radically transformed M&R infrastructure unit

The newly black-owned construction company, conceived from a R314-million sale agreement between engineering and construction group Murray & Roberts (M&R) and black-empowered Southern Palace Group,... 

Jubilee Platinum’s Hernic project to reach design capacity of 45 000 t/m by next month

Dual-listed mine-to-metals company Jubilee Platinum’s Hernic project, in the western Bushveld in South Africa,  continues to successfully ramp up its production and is expected to reach full design... 

Thakadu progresses nickel beneficiation plant plans

Beneficiator Thakadu Battery Materials has taken significant steps forward in its high-purity battery-grade nickel sulphate plant project, which is expected to produce up to 25 000 t/y of... 

Eastern Cape sets sights on becoming Africa’s leading fuel bunkering centre

Following the successful introduction of a deep-sea bunkering service off the coast of  Port Elizabeth, in the Eastern Cape, the province has set itself the target of being the leading bunkering... 

High-level support for innovative agrosolar greenhouse concept

The Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF) has pledged its support for the SUNfarming Food & Energy project run by North-West University (NWU), in Potchefstroom, in the North West... 

De Beers in push for carbon-neutral mining at its operations

Diamond miner De Beers Group is leading a research project that aims to deliver carbon-neutral mining at some of its operations in as few as five years’ time. The company’s scientists, in close... 

Jubilee’s new business development advances

Dual-listed Jubilee Platinum’s Hernic project continues to successfully ramp up its production and is expected to reach full design capacity of 45 000 t/m of feed material by June. The project... 

Roxgold to expand exploration activities in Burkina Faso to support growth strategy

TSX-listed Roxgold expects its exploration activities to increase this year to support the company’s organic growth strategy, with an approved exploration budget of $8-million. Roxgold noted in a...