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TROTECH reaffirms its reputation as BTT’s tank builder of choice
29th November 2024

South Africa’s foremost independent bulk liquid and gas storage operator Bidvest Tank Terminals (BTT) continues to leverage bulk tank builder TROTECH’s formidable bulk tank design, procurement and... 


DRIVING CHANGE
The e-co2green energy benefit scheme is driving a shift towards renewable energy and improved energy efficiency
Initiative boosts renewable energy, efficiency
29th November 2024 By: Simone Liedtke

The electricity minus carbon dioxide, or e-co2 (pronounced eco-two), green energy benefit scheme, introduced by real estate investment trust Growthpoint Properties, is driving a shift towards... 


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Innomotics unveils new geared motors assembly factory in Midrand
28th November 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Motor and large-drive systems supplier Innomotics (formerly Siemens Large Drives and Low Voltage Motors) on November 28 launched its new Geared Motors assembly factory in Midrand. The factory is... 


Mistra executive director Joel Netshitenzhe
South Africa could play indispensable role in the global hydrogen value chain, says Mistra's Netshitenzhe
27th November 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Speakers participating in the Mapungubwe Institute for Strategic Reflection’s (Mistra’s) ninth yearly platinum group metals (PGM) roundtable, on November 27, agreed that South Africa has potential... 


Menar MD Vuslat Bayoglu
Competition approval awaited for re-start of major ferromanganese facility – Menar
27th November 2024 By: Martin Creamer

Private investment company Menar, which is awaiting Competition Commission approval following its bid for the large Metalloys ferromanganese facility in Meyerton, is looking to restart at least two... 


Safeguarding DCS today and tomorrow
Safeguarding DCS today and tomorrow
27th November 2024

By: Kobus Vermeulen - Direct Sales Executive, Process Automation at Schneider Electric Today’s Distributed Control Systems (DCS) are highly intelligent, converging OT and IT in a centralised manner... 


Digital solutions allow Weir to monitor key variables like vibration and temperature in real time
Holistic ai system from Weir leverages power of data
27th November 2024

Mining technology group Weir is integrating its digital innovations to deliver more powerful and holistic solutions for customers to optimise their productivity. According to Ole Knudsen, Senior... 


Mulilo wind power project in De Aar
TotalEnergies, partners start building 260 MW of renewable-energy capacity for Sasol, Air Liquide
26th November 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Energy company TotalEnergies and its consortium partners Mulilo and Reatile Group have reached financial close and started construction on a 140 MW wind farm and 120 MW solar plant, near De Aar, in... 


IMARC 2024: Australia’s green industry aims on a knife’s edge
26th November 2024

By: Richard Roberts - Editorial Director, Beacon Events Australia a green metals and energy superpower? Not yet, industry leaders at IMARC 2024 said. The country was more a “latent force”, said... 


The Wheeler River camp
Denison inches closer to building Canada’s next new uranium mine
26th November 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Toronto-listed Denison Mines has submitted the final environmental impact statement (EIS) for the Wheeler River uranium project with the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC). The submission... 


Data centres in East Africa - establishing a self-sustaining cycle of training and employment
Data centres in East Africa - establishing a self-sustaining cycle of training and employment
25th November 2024

By Faith Waithaka, Cloud and Service Provider Segment Sales Lead: Anglophone Africa at Schneider Electric The African data centre market continues to grow in leaps and bounds. In fact, a recent... 


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Modular units improve mine construction processes
22nd November 2024 By: Trent Roebeck

Modular construction units are highly beneficial for the various construction processes at a mining operation, and can prove to be cost-efficient, easily moveable and easy to set up – making it an... 


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Mali miner progresses plant build
22nd November 2024

Civil construction of a Stage 1 dense media separation (DMS) plant has been progressed to 90% completion at critical metals miner Kodal Minerals’ flagship fully-funded Bougouni lithium project, in... 


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Since the launch of the GISTM, significant work and innovation have been dedicated to helping mines effectively comply
GISTM brings more integrated approach to TSFs
22nd November 2024

The Global Industry Standard on Tailings Management (GISTM) has brought a more integrated perspective to the approach, construction, operation and closure of tailings storage facilities (TSFs)... 


The rise and adoption of process automation in West Africa
The rise and adoption of process automation in West Africa
21st November 2024

By: Ajibola Akindele - Country Manager, West Africa at Schneider Electric West Africa is experiencing significant advancements in process automation, driven by key industries such as oil, gas,... 


Schneider Electric East Africa launches eCommerce platform to enhance the procurement process for spare parts
Schneider Electric East Africa launches eCommerce platform to enhance the procurement process for spare parts
21st November 2024

Schneider Electric East Africa has launched its eCommerce platform, which is aimed at enhancing the procurement process for its entire product range and is designed to cater to a diverse target... 


NexGen reaches permitting milestone for Canadian uranium project
NexGen reaches permitting milestone for Canadian uranium project
20th November 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Canadian uranium developer NexGen Energy on Tuesday announced a significant milestone in the federal environmental assessment (EA) for its Rook I project on the Patterson Lake peninsula in the... 


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Emerging copper miner Koryx appoints new president, COO
19th November 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

TSX-V-listed Koryx Copper has appointed Heye Daun president and CEO effective immediately. Daun will also retain his position as chairperson.  


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Kathleen Valley lithium/tantalum project, Australia – update
15th November 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Liontown Resources has scaled back its production plans for the flagship Kathleen Valley lithium project. 


Construction mafia remains a major problem, warns MBA North
15th November 2024 By: Irma Venter

The problem posed by the construction mafia on the ground remains a major stumbling block in the recovery of the construction industry, and especially its ability to create more jobs, says Master... 


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Sustainability, community focus integral to agricultural business
15th November 2024 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

To demonstrate its commitment to sustainability and community empowerment, Stellenbosch wine producer Spier Wine Farm highlights the importance of remaining mindful of its environmental impact... 


Engineering group completes two major bespoke projects for international mining client
15th November 2024 By: Natasha Odendaal

Mechanical and industrial engineering firm Duys Engineering Group has successfully completed two large projects on time for Dublin- and London-listed international mining concern Kenmare Resources,... 


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Public–private collaboration needed to tackle South Africa's infrastructure challenges
15th November 2024

South Africa faces immense challenges in developing and maintaining the infrastructure it needs to support social and economic growth. From water shortages to the energy crisis, no single entity,... 


Wits vice-chancellor and principal Professor Zeblon Vilakazi
Johannesburg Planetarium relaunches as Wits Anglo American Digital Dome
13th November 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

The University of the Witwatersrand (Wits), in partnership with diversified mining company Anglo American, have relaunched the old Johannesburg Planetarium as the Wits Anglo American Digital Dome,... 


Richard Young
New i-80 Gold CEO unveils fresh development plan, strategic direction
13th November 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

US-based precious metals miner i-80 Gold has announced a strategic shift following the recent appointment of Richard Young as CEO, with the TSX-listed company outlining an updated development plan.... 


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... 


Project Raptor team celebrating completed project
WSP’s digital-first approach played key role in building manganese rail infrastructure for South32
12th November 2024 By: Darren Parker

Multidisciplinary professional firm WSP has completed a comprehensive upgrade of diversified miner South32’s manganese rail infrastructure in the Northern Cape. The project was carried out by WPS’s... 


Schneider Electric powers NBOX1, East Africa’s Largest Hyper Cloud Data Centre
Schneider Electric powers NBOX1, East Africa’s Largest Hyper Cloud Data Centre
12th November 2024

Schneider Electric, the world’s most sustainable companyand leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, is the power infrastructure provider for East Africa’s first... 


Workforce Staffing Namibia strengthens operations to support growth in Oil & Gas, Energy, Mining and Construction sectors
Workforce Staffing Namibia strengthens operations to support growth in Oil & Gas, Energy, Mining and Construction sectors
12th November 2024

Workforce Staffing Namibia, a leading provider of specialised workforce solutions, is bolstering its operations to address the growing needs of the country's burgeoning Oil & Gas, Renewables, Green... 


Resolute CEO detention in Mali comes amid West Africa mining squeeze
Resolute CEO detention in Mali comes amid West Africa mining squeeze
12th November 2024 By: Bloomberg

Gold miner Resolute Mining finds itself at the center of a broad shakeup of regulatory regimes across West Africa following the detention of the company’s chief executive in Mali, as cash-strapped... 


Mintek CEO Dr Molefi Motuku
South Africa has impressively low battery manganese incentive price, Mintek@90 hears
11th November 2024 By: Martin Creamer

South Africa’s current process of dissolving the world’s purest manganese metal to make battery grade manganese has got the lowest incentive price of any of the new, non-Chinese high-purity... 


Eastplats reports 49.5% decrease in revenue
11th November 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

JSE- and TSX-listed Eastern Platinum (Eastplats) has reported a 49.5% decrease in revenue to $11-million for the third quarter of the year ended September 30, compared with the $21.8-million... 


China’s GEM and Vale plan $1.42bn Indonesian nickel plant
11th November 2024 By: Bloomberg

GEM Co., a Chinese battery-metal producer, and Vale’s Indonesian unit signed an agreement to build a $1.42-billion nickel plant in the Southeast Asian nation, highlighting the country’s drive to... 


Barrick President and CEO Mark Bristow
Africa delivers ‘usual reliable performance’, Barrick’s Bristow reports
8th November 2024 By: Martin Creamer

The Africa region delivered “its usual reliable performance” for Barrick, Dr Mark Bristow highlighted in his presentation of the third-quarter results of the New York- and Toronto-listed gold and... 


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Split bearings improve performance in difficult applications
8th November 2024

Split bearings offer improved performance in difficult applications, says products supplier BMG, noting that this is particularly true when the replacement of standard mounted bearings involves the... 


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High-tech planter plants 1 500 acres
8th November 2024

A leading original-equipment manufacturer (OEM) in agricultural machinery innovation planted 1 500 acres of potatoes at Warden Hutterian Bretheren in Washington using its cutting-edge 12-row potato... 


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Kamoa-Kakula Copper Complex, Democratic Republic of Congo – update
8th November 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Ramp-up of the Phase 3 concentrator is complete. 


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Waterberg project, South Africa
8th November 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

The independent definitive feasibility study published in September 2019 has been updated. 


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Private embrace
8th November 2024 By: Terence Creamer

Building much-needed public infrastructure and scaling up private sector participation in the delivery of such infrastructure emerged as the key theme of the first Medium-Term Budget Policy... 


Jubilee achieves key milestones in advancing copper strategy, delivers strong PGM performance
7th November 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

Diversified metals producer Jubilee Metals has reported organic growth in its South African operations, which the company says are now well-established and consistently delivering strong results.... 


Kamoa-Kakula achieved record copper production of 41 800 t in October
4th November 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

Canadian mining company Ivanhoe Mines has reported that the Phase 1, 2, and 3 concentrators at the Kamoa-Kakula Copper Complex in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) achieved a combined monthly... 


Indigenous-led impact assessment initiative for Springpole
Indigenous-led impact assessment initiative for Springpole
4th November 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

Canadian project developer First Nation Mining said last week that it had entered into a “process agreement” with Cat Lake First Nation and Lac Seul First Nation that will provide capacity to... 


Chris Ellison
Mineral Resources says Ellison to step down after probe
4th November 2024 By: Bloomberg

Mineral Resources said its tycoon founder, Chris Ellison, will be penalised A$8.8-million and will step down within 18 months after the Australian miner launched an investigation into undeclared... 


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