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Australian Vanadium Limited CEO Graham Arvidson addressing the Diggers and Dealers Mining Forum on Monday.
Vanadium's time has come, says AVL CEO amid global storage shift
4th August 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

The global energy transition is under threat unless more attention is paid to long-duration energy storage, Australian Vanadium Limited (AVL) CEO Graham Arvidson has warned. Speaking at mining... 


Outgoing Boss Energy MD and CEO Duncan Craib
Boss Energy CEO urges Australia to capitalise on uranium opportunity
4th August 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Uranium mining company Boss Energy MD and CEO Duncan Craib has called on Australia to unlock its vast uranium resources, warning that the country is missing out on a once-in-a-generation... 


Kibali gold mine in Democratic Republic of Congo.
Soaring free cash flow uplifts AngloGold dividend payout as debt plummets 92%
1st August 2025 By: Martin Creamer

The second-quarter earnings and free cash flow of AngloGold Ashanti more than doubled year-on-year, driven by the high gold price and what the New York- and Johannesburg-listed company highlights... 


SEW-EURODRIVE’s recent African regional workshop in Johannesburg brought together teams from across the continent for hands-on product training and cross-border knowledge sharing
Building skills and sharing knowledge key to SEW-EURODRIVE’s growth in Africa
1st August 2025

Operating successfully in Africa demands far more than the delivery of products or technology - it requires a deep understanding of local conditions, proactive skills development and sustained... 


Women in Mining: Sibongile Thobakgale, Key Account Manager, Strategic Mining, Minerals and Metals (MMM), Anglophone Africa at Schneider Electric
Women in Mining: Sibongile Thobakgale, Key Account Manager, Strategic Mining, Minerals and Metals (MMM), Anglophone Africa at Schneider Electric
1st August 2025

Mining has long been regarded a male-dominated industry. For example, in South Africa and like many other countries, women were legally prohibited from working underground until the 1990s.... 


Koryx president and CEO Heye Daun.
Koryx closes $25m fundraising drive
1st August 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

TSX-V-listed Koryx Copper has closed its previously announced bought deal public offering of an aggregate of 19.05-million common shares of the company at a price of C$1.05 per common share for... 


Jeff Quartermaine
Perseus appoints new MD as Quartermaine retires after 12-year stint
1st August 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

After 12 years, Jeff Quartermaine will retire as MD and CEO of ASX-listed Perseus Mining, with effect from September 30. Quartermaine will be succeeded by Craig Jones, who will begin work with... 


US President Donald Trump and Canada PM Mark Carney pictured together at a G7 meeting in June.
Trump increases tariff on Canada to 35% from 25%
1st August 2025 By: Reuters

US President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order increasing tariffs on Canadian goods to 35% from 25% on all products not covered by the US-Mexico-Canada trade agreement, the White... 


Trump administration to expand price support for US rare earths projects, sources say
Trump administration to expand price support for US rare earths projects, sources say
1st August 2025 By: Reuters

Top White House officials told a group of rare earths firms last week that they are pursuing a pandemic-era approach to boost US critical minerals production and curb China's market dominance by... 


The world's biggest iron-ore windfall is fading for Australia
The world's biggest iron-ore windfall is fading for Australia
1st August 2025 By: Bloomberg

Flying deep into the heart of Western Australia, Rio Tinto Group executives, politicians and media step off a chartered jet into a Pilbara airport, little more than a sunbaked shed with metal... 


The image depicts the MARSAY TM 250
Onsite crushing helps tackle embodied carbon
1st August 2025 By: Lynne Davies

Although the construction industry has traditionally focused on reducing operational energy use through improvements in lighting and insulation, embodied carbon has long “flown under the radar”,... 


A picture of the Business Matchmaking lounge at the NAACAM event held in 2023
Automotive components sector gearing for bumper event
1st August 2025 By: Halima Frost

The 2025 National Association of Automotive Component and Allied Manufacturers (NAACAM) Show will for the first time be hosted in Nelson Mandela Bay, at the Boardwalk International Convention... 


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Work begins on ambitious ‘whole-of-government’ services digitalisation plan
1st August 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

The South African government is embarking on a new five-year roadmap to deliver a unified and modernised ‘One Person, One Government, One Touch’ system that reshapes how citizens access essential... 


62 dams built in South Africa since 1994
1st August 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) and various municipalities across South Africa have built dozens of dams since the dawn of democracy, and continue to build the infrastructure required... 


Intelligent technologies reshaping South Africa’s future
1st August 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

Artificial intelligence (AI), cloud computing and smart platforms are reshaping industries, moving beyond connectivity to building a truly intelligent and sustainable future, enabling industry... 


Local government may soon have no choice but to buy electric buses – MAN SA boss
1st August 2025 By: Irma Venter

A strong global push towards using fully electric buses in cities, coupled with South Africa’s lethargic progress – if any – towards clean fuel, may soon leave local city councils with no... 


The Dalgaranga processing plant
Ramelius eyes 500 000 oz/y as it completes Spartan acquisition
31st July 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Gold miner Ramelius Resources has completed its acquisition of Spartan Resources by way of a scheme of arrangement, positioning the merged group to pursue a production target of 500 000 oz/y within... 


Australia's tumble in mining investment rankings reflects real challenges for miners - Amec
Australia's tumble in mining investment rankings reflects real challenges for miners - Amec
31st July 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Australia’s standing as a top-tier destination for mining investment has taken a significant hit, with the latest Fraser Institute Survey of Mining Companies showing that no Australian jurisdiction... 


Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa
$500m Credit Guarantee Vehicle to be launched in time for first private grid projects
31st July 2025 By: Terence Creamer

The National Treasury has confirmed that it will inject 20% of the $500-million initial funding required to set up the Credit Guarantee Vehicle (CGV) being established to derisk South African... 


Anglo American CEO Duncan Wanblad.
De Beers is well positioned to thrive as market recovers, Anglo believes
31st July 2025 By: Martin Creamer

The commitment of Anglo American to exit De Beers is unwavering, despite the belief of this secondary-listed Johannesburg Stock Exchange company that its iconic diamond mining and marketing... 


Grant Isaac will take up the role of president and COO, effective September 1.
Cameco reshuffles executive ranks
31st July 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Canadian uranium major Cameco on Thursday announced a reshuffle of its executive team, while reporting strong second-quarter results as demand for nuclear power strengthened and its investment in... 


Basement construction well underway at 3 Parks Boulevard with Concor managing the complex excavation and foundation work required for the two below-ground parking levels despite the site’s tight footprint
Concor to constructing tenth building for Intaprop in Oxford Parks Precinct
31st July 2025

Leading construction specialist Concor secured the contract to construct 3 Parks Boulevard for prominent property developer Intaprop in the prestigious Oxford Parks Precinct, marking the latest... 


WearCheck Technical Bulletin: CRUDE AWAKENING Part  2
WearCheck Technical Bulletin: CRUDE AWAKENING Part 2
31st July 2025

By: Rivendren Wayne Moodley – diagnostician, WearCheck (Virtual Showroom) In a world constantly in motion, where ambition shapes empires and innovation fuels the future, there exists a silent... 


Mark Cutifani and Vicente Mello
Cutifani to chair Global Tailings Management Institute
30th July 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The new established Global Tailings Management Institute (GTMI) has appointed Mark Cutifani chairperson and Vicente Mello deputy chairperson. Cutifani is a mining industry stalwart, having led... 


Request for pre-qualification: New Electricity Transmission Projects – ITP Procurement Programme
Request for pre-qualification: New Electricity Transmission Projects – ITP Procurement Programme
30th July 2025

The Department of Electricity and Energy ("the Department") formally invites experienced and committed consortia to submit RFQ Responses to the Request for Pre-Qualification (RFQ) for new... 


Supply chain innovators are charting a new healthcare future for Africa
Supply chain innovators are charting a new healthcare future for Africa
29th July 2025

At this year’s SAPICS Conference in Cape Town, a powerful healthcare-focused panel discussion spotlighted Africa’s emergence as a creator of health supply chain innovations with global potential.... 


A bauxite operation in Guinea
Ghana cancels $1.2bn bauxite deal, eyes global partnership, sources say
28th July 2025 By: Reuters

Ghana has cancelled a $1.2-billion bauxite lease with local firm Rocksure International, seeking a partnership instead with a big overseas company to tap one of West Africa’s richest deposits,... 


ACTOM opens new Customer Experience Centre to bring innovation closer to clients
ACTOM opens new Customer Experience Centre to bring innovation closer to clients
28th July 2025

(Virtual Showroom) ACTOM is putting customers front and centre with the launch of a new Customer Experience Centre at the Knights facility in Boksburg, Johannesburg. Designed to deliver greater... 


Tivan gets potential govt funding support for Speewah project
Tivan gets potential govt funding support for Speewah project
28th July 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

ASX-listed Tivan has secured early-stage support from two Australian government financing bodies as it seeks to develop the country’s first fluorite mining and processing operation in Western... 


Engen congratulates learners on completing first milestone of ICT Programme
Engen congratulates learners on completing first milestone of ICT Programme
25th July 2025

Engen proudly congratulates the 2025 cohort of the Engen Global Citizen Development Programme (EGCDP) for successfully completing the first phase of their transformative 12-month ICT journey. The... 


In a recent webinar hosted by the Sustainability and ESG Africa Conference and Expo, industry experts laid out a compelling case for why transition planning must become a standard business practice
Transition planning is the missing link in ESG strategy
25th July 2025 By: Shannon de Ryhove

As sustainability commitments deepen and climate disclosures tighten, transition planning is emerging as a cornerstone of resilient business strategy. In a recent webinar hosted by the... 


New SDLG wheel loaders geared for the agricultural sector
New SDLG wheel loaders geared for the agricultural sector
25th July 2025

Babcock introduced, for the first time in southern Africa, a range of SDLG excavators. The initial four-model line-up comprised the 6-tonne (t), 13-t, 21-t and 34-t class machines. Mark Senyard,... 


Members of the team
TE’s re-engineering effort to return standing CRRC fleet back to service
25th July 2025 By: Devina Haripersad

After years of legal battles, broken contracts and idling locomotives, a team of  specialists from Transnet Engineering (TE) have started to restore dozens of high-powered locomotives, supplied by... 


An image of speakers at the Mining Indaba 2025
Indaba bridges mining, automotive sector gap
25th July 2025 By: Nadine Ramdass

The Investing in African Mining Indaba 2026 (MI26) aims to bridge the gap between the mining and automotive industries, particularly as increasing development in electric vehicles (EVs) drives... 


An image of upgrades at Volkswagen's Kariega plant
Plant readied for new entry-level SUV production
25th July 2025 By: Nadine Ramdass

Automotive manufacturer Volkswagen Group Africa (VWGA) is in the commissioning phase of its upgrade to the company’s Kariega plant, in the Eastern Cape, to facilitate the production of the... 


Image of bauxite in hand
Kangwinan bauxite project, Australia
25th July 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Global mining group Rio Tinto is proposing the construction of a new mine and is expanding the existing port. 


Location map of the Simberi gold project
Simberi expansion project, Papua New Guinea
25th July 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

The project aims to expand the current mining and processing facilities to allow for the processing of fresh sulphide ore and the extension of the life-of-mine to 13 years. 


Image of Australia flag and periodic table symbol for copper/zinc
Gossan Valley copper/zinc project, Australia – update
25th July 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

The project has received final project approvals. 


Image of the Jansen potash project
Jansen potash project, Canada – update
25th July 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

BHP is continuing to make progress on the project. 


Image of of coal stockpiles
Menar coal projects, South Africa – update
25th July 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Private investment company Menar has pledged R3.88-billion to develop the project. 


Xtract completes reconnaissance programme in Morocco
24th July 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Aim-listed Xtract Resources has reported that the company has completed a 90-day reconnaissance programme on the antimony exploration licences held by Xtract's 80%-owned venture Wildstone, in... 


Fortescue CEO of growth and energy Gus Pichot
Fortescue scales back hydrogen ambitions, iron-ore shipments at record
24th July 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Australian miner Fortescue is paring back its global green hydrogen ambitions, shelving its Arizona hydrogen and PEM50 projects in a major reset, while its core iron-ore operations delivered a... 


Rio Tinto Minerals CE Sinead Kaufmann
Rio Tinto, Enami ink binding JV deal on Chile lithium project
24th July 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Diversified miner Rio Tinto and Chile’s State-owned Empresa Nacional de Minería, or Enami, have signed a binding agreement to form a joint venture (JV) for the development of the Salares... 


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