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Fortune progressing Canadian critical minerals project
Fortune progressing Canadian critical minerals project
8th January 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

TSX-listed Fortune Minerals has provided an update on ongoing work on the vertically integrated NICO cobalt/gold/bismuth/copper critical minerals project in Canada, with test work, engineering, an... 


An industrial automated AutoJet System in a food processing facility, showcasing its use in applying precise coatings to baked goods.
Revolutionising food processing with AutoJet Systems
12th December 2024

AutoJet Systems are proof that innovation and technology can drive progress in the food industry, ensuring that every bite is safer, tastier, and more consistent than ever before. 


AfriSam High Strength Cement provides unmatched strength and durability that cater to both large-scale projects and intricate construction needs
Unleash the power of superior construction with AfriSam High Strength Cement
10th December 2024

AfriSam High Strength Cement has become the benchmark in the South African construction industry, providing unmatched strength and durability that cater to both large-scale projects and intricate... 


Professor Andrey B Yaroslavtsev
Palladium: A vital key to BRICS' future energy security
6th December 2024

By Ayanda Holo Amidst the dynamic discourse of the recent BRICS Summit, held against the backdrop of heightened resource competitiveness and energy security concerns, palladium emerged as a topic... 


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National programme endorses adoption of sustainable practices
29th November 2024 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

National industry support programme The National Cleaner Production Centre South Africa (NCPC-SA) emphasises that more concerted efforts must be taken to help industries become more... 


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Coal ash liability can be asset for multiple industries
29th November 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

While State-owned electricity utility Eskom produces more than 34-million tons of coal ash a year, only 7% to 10% is beneficiated, with the remaining material accumulating in dumps scattered across... 


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Coal ash liability can be asset for multiple industries
29th November 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

While State-owned electricity utility Eskom produces more than 34-million tons of coal ash a year, only 7% to 10% is beneficiated, with the remaining material accumulating in dumps scattered across... 


Paterson & Cooke’s specialised engineering
Slurry pipeline systems for tailings and mine waste since 1991
22nd November 2024

With over 30 years of industry experience Paterson & Cooke’s specialised engineering expertise includes the design and implementation of long-distance slurry concentrate pipeline systems, paste,... 


Michelle Fick, BU Development Manager Concrete Aesthetics at CHRYSO Southern Africa
Admixtures critical in durability of water-retaining structures
18th November 2024

Concrete performance and durability underpin the value to society of water-retaining structures such as water treatment plants and storage reservoirs – and admixtures make all the difference.... 


The Zinkgruvan mine
Boliden is closing in on deal for Lundin's European mines
18th November 2024 By: Bloomberg

Sweden’s Boliden is closing in on a deal to buy Lundin Mining’s two European mines, according to people familiar with the situation. The two companies are in advanced talks over the assets, said... 


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Sustainable Fitch expands Transition Assessment to mining, steel, cement sectors
15th November 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Sustainable Fitch, a FitchSolutions company, has launched an expanded Transition Assessment analytical product, through the development of new sector-specific methodologies, covering additional... 


The above image depicts the HKT split roller bearings
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... 


Rumdel, with supplier AfriSam, executed continuously reinforced concrete pavement (CRCP) for the upgrade to the N3 at Ashburton
AfriSam and Rumdel Construction recognised for pioneering N3 highway upgrade
7th November 2024

AfriSam and Rumdel Construction were honoured at the Construction World Best Projects 2024 Awards for their collaborative work on a landmark upgrade to the N3 highway in KwaZulu-Natal. Announced as... 


Greenbushes chemical plant capex jumps to A$880m
Greenbushes chemical plant capex jumps to A$880m
31st October 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

Australian lithium company IGO on Thursday announced a revised budget and timeline for the Chemical Grade Plant 3 (CGP3) project under construction at the Greenbushes lithium mine. The total cost... 


Deals, debate and discussions as day two of IMARC wraps up
30th October 2024

A Memorandum of Understanding between digital reality solutions leader Hexagon and PT Petronesia Benimel was one of many highlights in another jam-packed day at the International Mining and... 


Australian mining leaders call for faster approvals and investment
29th October 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Leaders from Australia’s mining sector called on governments to act decisively in reforming approval processes and providing clear pathways for investment in critical minerals while speaking at the... 


Cutting red tape: Mining leaders at IMARC call for faster approvals and investment to power Australia's future
29th October 2024

Sydney, Australia: Leaders from Australia’s mining sector called on governments to act decisively in reforming approval processes and providing clear pathways for investment in critical minerals... 


Afrimat group CEO Andries van Heerden
Afrimat posts 45.4% drop in operating profit after ‘extremely stressful’ first half
24th October 2024 By: Darren Parker

Although mid-tier mining and materials company Afrimat recorded a year-on-year revenue increase of 44.3%, from R2.8-billion to R4.1-billion for the six months ended August 31, its operating profit... 


XMP Consulting senior coal analyst Xavier Prevost
Political interference undermining South Africa’s coal potential – Prevost
18th October 2024 By: Darren Parker

South Africa has the potential to be the strongest producer, user and exporter of coal on the continent, but political interference prevents this from happening, XMP Consulting senior coal analyst... 


Menar MD Vuslat Bayoğlu
Menar MD pushes back on request to lower prices
18th October 2024 By: Darren Parker

Coal and manganese mining group Menar MD Vuslat Bayoğlu has pushed back on a request by Energy and Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa’s special adviser Silas Zimu for domestic coal... 


A factory manufacturing steel components with a furnace in the foreground
Carbon-intensive power will hinder local manufacturers
18th October 2024 By: Halima Frost

It is anticipated that the implementation of the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), which will take effect in 2026, will significantly affect the South African manufacturing sector,... 


Location map of the Central lime project
Central lime project, Papua New Guinea – update
18th October 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Mayur Resources has secured a significant funding commitment for the project. 


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Growth glue
11th October 2024 By: Terence Creamer

The so-called second phase of the partnership launched between government and business to tackle South Africa’s electricity, logistics and crime crises under the Government of National Unity (GNU)... 


Industrial filtration company demonstrates dust control expertise
Industrial filtration company demonstrates dust control expertise
9th October 2024

Industrial air filtration provider Brasco Industrial Filtration has emerged as a powerhouse in the realm of dust control solutions, showcasing its remarkable capabilities through a recent... 


GREENER CEMENT: Two of the world’s biggest cement producers, Holcim and CRH, have announced a $75-million investment into Sublime Systems, of the US, which has developed an electrochemical method of cement production that avoids the process of heating up limestone with kilns powered by fossil fuels. In tests at its 250-ton-per-year pilot plant, Sublime has been able to demonstrate a 90% reduction in carbon emissions when compared with the traditional process. Photograph: Bloomberg
GREENER CEMENT
4th October 2024

Two of the world’s biggest cement producers, Holcim and CRH, have announced a $75-million investment into Sublime Systems, of the US, which has developed an electrochemical method of cement... 


Uganda President Yoweri Museveni
Uganda sets up State-owned firm to take stakes in mining operations
2nd October 2024 By: Reuters

Uganda has formed a State-owned mining company to manage the government's equity interests in mining operations, its minister for energy and mineral development, Ruth Nankabirwa, said. All mining... 


Lindi Jumbo ramps up with new graphite orders
1st October 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

Australia-listed Walkabout Resources has reported a significant increase in sales orders in September, with larger shipments of its premium graphite concentrate bound for new clients in China and... 


CARBON COMPLIANCE: China plans to impose carbon-trading compliance obligations on steel, aluminium, and cement producers next year as the country extends its carbon market beyond power utilities. About 1 500 companies in those industries will be subject to market-based carbon costs if their emissions overshoot government-set targets. Photograph: Bloomberg
CARBON COMPLIANCE
20th September 2024

China plans to impose carbon-trading compliance obligations on steel, aluminium, and cement producers next year as the country extends its carbon market beyond power utilities. About 1 500... 


Latest from Pilot Crushtec International is the Metso HRC™ 8 high pressure grinding roll crusher for producing manufactured sand
Pilot Crushtec launches Metso HRC™ 8 crusher
13th September 2024

Latest from Pilot Crushtec International is the Metso HRC™ 8 high pressure grinding roll crusher for producing manufactured sand. In addition, the machine can also be deployed in the mining sector... 


Welding Alloys South Africa (WASA)
Welding Alloys South Africa (WASA)
13th September 2024

Welding Alloys South Africa (WASA) is a South African subsidiary of Welding Alloys. The Welding Alloys group covers more than 150 countries and territories throughout a network of over 30... 


Huawei and SBSA are signing a strategic cooperation agreement
Huawei and Standard Bank Sign Strategic Cooperation Agreement to Accelerate Intelligent Finance
12th September 2024

During the recent 2024 Forum on China-Africa Cooperation, Huawei and Standard Bank South Africa (SBSA) signed a strategic cooperation agreement, to accelerate digital transformation of the... 


Hope for South African ferroalloys industry despite green transition challenges
12th September 2024 By: Darren Parker

Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources* beneficiation economics director Kagiso Menoe has said that, despite the challenges brought about by the global green transition, government's outlook... 


An image of solar panels installed for a manufacturer
EU targets carbon emissions through import tariff
6th September 2024 By: Nadine Ramdass

The EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), set to come into effect in 2026, is poised to drive companies exporting to the EU to rethink their energy strategies and adopt renewable-energy... 


Innomotics South Africa
Innomotics South Africa
3rd September 2024

With a trusted Siemens legacy of over 150 years of innovation, large motor supplier Innomotics offers a portfolio of leading motors, drives and engineered solutions delivering high performance and... 


Mkango's HyProMag subsidiary continues to progress towards commercial production
30th August 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

During the three months ended June 30, London-listed Mkango Resources continued to advance its recycling interests in the UK and Germany – held through its HyProMag subsidiary – towards commercial... 


Rand Instruments Africa
Rand Instruments Africa
30th August 2024

Established in 1998, Rand Instruments Africa specialises in providing critical design engineering and manufacturing services to a diverse portfolio of global, national and international... 


FFS Refiners
FFS Refiners
30th August 2024

Industrial Energy, a division of FFS Refiners, is the leading provider of tailored energy solutions for industrial operations across South Africa and beyond. With over fifty years of expertise and... 


A large factory setting with aluminium rolls and vehicles in it
Aluminium imperatives challenging to meet
30th August 2024 By: Halima Frost

The South African aluminium industry faces many challenges, including the need for greater recyclability and the push for a greener, more reliable power supply, says semi-finished nonferrous metals... 


How microgrids can take mining, minerals and metals one step closer to a greener posture
How microgrids can take mining, minerals and metals one step closer to a greener posture
29th August 2024

By Johan Pretorius, MMM Segment Lead, Anglophone Africa at Schneider Electric  The mining, minerals and metals industry forms a critical part of material supply, all essential as the world... 


VIPER RANGE A large portion of the stand will be dedicated to wire rope lubrication, where visitors can find out more about the Viper range, as well as LE’s Wirelife product
Bluetooth single-point lubricator draws focus at Electra
27th August 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Lubrication Engineers (LE) South Africa will bring the latest in lubrication innovation and technology to Electra Mining Africa. Highlights include Bluetooth-enabled single-point lubricator systems... 


Klüber Lubrication
23rd August 2024

Together Beyond Lubrication Without specialty lubricants, many aspects of our technical world would grind to a halt. Drive units would fail, machines would stop producing, and water wouldn't flow... 


Innomotics makes debut at Electra Mining
21st August 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Innomotics, formerly Siemens Large Drives and Low Voltage Motors, will be making its first appearance at Electra Mining Africa. This newly formed company leverages more than 150 years of Siemens... 


Menar MD Vuslat Bayoglu.
Menar envisages reviving Metalloys smelter, selling beneficiated manganese to world
20th August 2024 By: Martin Creamer

Menar, which recently signed a deal to acquire Samancor’s Metalloys, envisages reviving the ferromanganese smelting complex and exporting  beneficiated manganese to the world. “It’s an exciting... 


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