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First Mining and First Nation partner on Springpole development
7th July 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Mishkeegogamang First Nation and First Mining Gold have signed a long-term relationship agreement (LTRA) covering the Springpole gold project, in north-western Ontario. The agreement sets out a... 


St. Petersburg Delegation to Participate in IFAT Africa 2025 in Johannesburg
7th July 2025

Leading St. Petersburg companies specializing in water supply, wastewater management, and environmental technologies will present their latest developments at IFAT Africa — the continent’s largest... 


With a strong focus on innovation, Chryso’s R&D teams develop customised EnviroMix solutions using precise material analysis to deliver sustainable high performance concrete formulations
Chryso’s EnviroMix enables sustainable concrete without construction delays
4th July 2025

As the construction industry intensifies its focus on sustainability, a common challenge has been balancing lower carbon emissions with the need for fast-paced project delivery. Chryso is... 


Big steel tanks on site
Steel tanks aid safe storage
4th July 2025

Water security continues to emerge as a critical concern for both municipalities and industries, as countries across Southern Africa face persistent water outages, supply disruptions and... 


A construction site with the massive pipe
Early phase of pipeline upgrade progressing
4th July 2025

The eThekwini municipality is spending R1.2-billion to replace a 24-km pipeline that is more than 70 years old and has exceeded its 50-year design life. KwaZulu-Natal Department of Water and... 


NRW awarded A$167m Brockman contract by Rio Tinto
NRW awarded A$167m Brockman contract by Rio Tinto
3rd July 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

NRW Civil & Mining, a division of ASX-listed NRW Holdings, has been awarded a A$167-million contract from Rio Tinto for work at the Brockman Syncline 1 (BS1) mine development, located within the... 


Mbamwabi Chilembo stands with his arms crossed.
Consultants key to building climate-ready infrastructure
27th June 2025 By: Devina Haripersad

As Africa faces growing climate threats – from droughts and floods to rising temperatures – the continent’s infrastructure must become more resilient. Consulting engineering company Alpenglow... 


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... 


Aerial view of Qala Shallows
Witwatersrand Basin Project – Qala Shallows, South Africa – update
27th June 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Precious and base metals explorer, developer and producer West Wits Mining is moving quickly to execute the development of the Qala Shallows gold project. 


Greenland miner eyes US, EU deals after Trump boosted interest
Greenland miner eyes US, EU deals after Trump boosted interest
26th June 2025 By: Bloomberg

Greenland’s biggest miner Amaroq Minerals is in talks with several state-backed agencies as Donald Trump’s political spotlight translates into concrete investor interest, the company’s chief... 


Richards Bay Minerals GM Growth Strategy Bradley Reddy.
Richards Bay Minerals’ three power pacts will supply 80% of the power it consumes
23rd June 2025 By: Martin Creamer

The three power purchase agreements (PPAs) that Richards Bay Minerals (RBM) has signed to date will provide the lion’s share of this energy-intensive Rio Tinto group company’s current energy needs.... 


West Wits CEO Rudi Deysel
With funding in place, West Wits gets going on Qala Shallows development
23rd June 2025 By: Darren Parker

With funding now in place through the finalisation of its recently announced $14-million placement, ASX-listed West Wits Mining is moving quickly to execute the development of the Qala Shallows... 


Electra launches early works at cobalt refinery to prepare for construction restart
Electra launches early works at cobalt refinery to prepare for construction restart
20th June 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Nasdaq- and TSX-V-listed Electra Battery Materials has launched an early works programme at its cobalt refinery in Ontario, aiming to accelerate preparations for the resumption of full-scale... 


Koena Sesele, AfriSam National Sales Manager
AfriSam builds contractor success with more than just cement
20th June 2025

In South Africa’s highly competitive construction industry, contractors are under pressure not only to deliver quality projects but to remain financially viable in the face of tight margins and... 


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

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... 


An image of a rental cement mixer on offer from Talisman Hire
JV to support Zambian construction industry’s growth
20th June 2025 By: Trent Roebeck

The Talisman Hire Kitwe City branch – a joint venture (JV) between industrial and mining solutions company Dickinson Group of Companies Africa (DGC Africa) and construction and industrial equipment... 


ZEITI national coordinator Ian Mwiinga.
Well done, Zambia, on your transparent ‘G-Factor’ mining revenue system
13th June 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Zambia is strengthening transparency and accountability to make sure that natural resources improve the lives of all of its citizens. It gives easy visibility to the level of natural resource... 


A generic image of a road
Association outlines upside to using zinc-based materials for roads, bridges
13th June 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

More civil and design engineers should specify the use of galvanised steel structures and hot-dip galvanised reinforcing steel for road and bridge infrastructure, says industry organisation... 


A generic image of an asphalt production plant
Holistic mixing strategies required for road, bridge durability
13th June 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

The need for asphalt manufacturers to ensure high-quality asphalt mix production, adhere to performance-based specifications, and incorporate sustainable practices to minimise environmental impacts... 


An image of a construction site
Awards celebrate historic, modern innovation
6th June 2025 By: Nadine Ramdass

The 2025 Fulton Awards mark 45 years of celebrating concrete excellence and innovation in concrete within Southern Africa, with this year’s edition including a special retrospective category titled... 


Students to lead water-quality monitoring
6th June 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

JSE-listed private education provider ADvTECH, in collaboration with the IIE MSA Centre for Water and the Environment, has launched a national, student-led citizen science project aimed at... 


MacLean Engineering and Sika announce a strategic collaboration in underground mining and civil markets
MacLean Engineering and Sika announce a strategic collaboration in underground mining and civil markets
5th June 2025

Leadership from MacLean Engineering and Sika are pleased to announce the formation of a strategic collaboration aimed at delivering enhanced value to the underground mining and civil construction... 


TAILINGS CONSTRUCTION
The TSF-4, looking north from TSF-3 and showing the main drain one and two being intercepted by the two penstock pipelines running southeast from penstock towers
Zim expertise shines in tailings dam construction
30th May 2025 By: Donna Slater

The construction of a large tailings storage facility (TSF) for a platinum group metals miner in Zimbabwe demonstrated the capability of local firms, working in close collaboration with SRK... 


Image of Platreef project underground
Platreef palladium/rhodium/nickel/platinum/copper/gold project, South Africa – update
30th May 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Mining crews have driven underground development into the high-grade Flatreef platinum, palladium, rhodium, nickel, gold and copper orebody for the first time, as the Platreef mine rapidly advances... 


Michelle Fick, BU Development Manager Concrete Aesthetics at Chryso Southern Africa
Exposed aggregate in the spotlight as demand for surface retarders risess
28th May 2025

An upward trend in the use of surface retarders in South Africa’s construction and infrastructure sector is shining a spotlight on the increasing popularity of exposed aggregate concrete finishes.... 


Greenland gives Danish-French group permit to mine rock with green potential, in wake of Trump interest
22nd May 2025 By: Reuters

Greenland on Wednesday handed a 30-year mining permit to a Danish-French mining group aiming to extract a moon-like rock that could offer a climate-friendly alternative in aluminium production.... 


More than 60 minerals and metals are produced at almost 200 mines across Canada. Pictured is the Brucejack mine.
Canada’s mining sector holds steady despite global strains, domestic challenges
20th May 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Canada’s mining industry delivered solid growth in 2023, contributing C$117-billion, or 4% of GDP, and directly employing 430 000 people. However, the sector faces pressure from regulatory... 


Mega-projects are capable of fuelling a quantum leap for the local economy
AfriSam geared up for more mega-projects in SA
13th May 2025

Mega-projects in the construction sector typically demand an intense level of inputs over short periods, which can put significant pressure on supply chains that may be underdeveloped or... 


An image of a 3D model of the wastewater reticulation and water treatment plant, designed and completed by WEC Water
Water treatment solution reduces complexities at mine
9th May 2025

Wastewater solutions contractor WEC Water recently completed a wastewater reticulation and water treatment plant for a gold mine in Burkina Faso, significantly reducing the mine’s reliance on... 


Ivanhoe Mines executive co-chairperson Robert Friedland
Ivanhoe’s mining crews enter Flatreef orebody after 30 years of efforts
8th May 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

TSX-listed Ivanhoe Mines executive co-chairperson Robert Friedland and president and CEO Marna Cloete have reported that mining crews have driven underground development into the high-grade... 


Michelle Fick, Business Unit Development Manager for Concrete Aesthetics at Chryso Southern Africa
Chryso enhances the aesthetic impact of concrete
30th April 2025

With growing demand for buildings that are not only functional but also visually striking, Chryso is helping customers reshape the face of concrete. Driven by technological advancements and a... 


Africa is early adopter of Rail-Running Conveyors from FLS
Africa is early adopter of Rail-Running Conveyors from FLS
23rd April 2025

An African mine will be among the first adopters of the innovative Rail-Running Conveyor (RRC) technology, commercialised by full flowsheet provider FLS in collaboration with the University of... 


Drill samples from the Kiniero project
Kiniero gold project, Guinea – update
11th April 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Canadian mining company Robex Resources is on track to deliver first gold in the fourth quarter of this calendar year. 


Image of Plutonic mine
Plutonic Gold Operations, Australia
11th April 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

A mine situated on 45 granted mining leases along the Plutonic-Marymia gold belt in Western Australia. 


Kiniero overview showing completed mill foundations and CIL tanks
Robex progresses Kiniero toward first gold pour in the fourth quarter
3rd April 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

West African gold producer and developer Robex Resources says it is on track to deliver first gold at its Kiniero gold project, in Guinea, in the fourth quarter of this calendar year. TSX-V-listed... 


Unlocking the power of versatility with truck-mounted cranes
Unlocking the power of versatility with truck-mounted cranes
1st April 2025

The market for truck-mounted cranes in South Africa is significant, with numerous industries recognising their durability, versatility and ability to operate in the toughest, most challenging... 


STRATEGIC MOVIE
The partnership with ALR is a strategic move that aligns with SkyJacks’ commitment to providing high-quality lifting solutions tailored to local industry needs
High-performance lifting equipment brought to Southern Africa
28th March 2025 By: Simone Liedtke

Lifting equipment supplier SkyJacks has secured an exclusive distribution agreement with US company Atlas Lifting and Rigging (ALR) for Southern Africa, according to SkyJacks MD Alistair Bennett.... 


An image of the Antwerp Platform
Projects improve hydrogen production, carbon reduction
14th March 2025

In line with its 2030 ambition to decarbonise the hydrogen used in its European refineries, TotalEnergies has signed agreements with Air Liquide to develop two projects in the Netherlands, for the... 


 Balancing Energy Demands and Sustainability: South Africa’s Hydrogen Revolution
Balancing Energy Demands and Sustainability: South Africa’s Hydrogen Revolution
13th March 2025

(Virtual Showroom ) By: Dr Darija Susac, 2nd Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Conference Committee Member and Acting Director of HySA Catalysis Centre of Competence Economic growth and socioeconomic... 


Image of piles of drill core from the Wheeler River project
Wheeler River uranium project, Canada – update
7th March 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Uranium project developer Denison Mines expects to start site preparation and construction activities in early 2026. 


An image of Johann Viljoen
Equipment selection key to project efficiency
28th February 2025

Selecting the correct excavator hammers can enhance operational efficiency within demolition, construction and mining projects, says construction equipment distributor Develon SA, adding that its... 


A generic image of a concrete pump
Company highlights product addition
28th February 2025

The Scorpion Concrete Crawler boom pump has been added to glass, ceramics and concrete manufacturing company Mecbo America’s product lineup. The pump provides contractors working in piling,... 


An image of Pasquale De Marco
Equipment vital to community development project
28th February 2025

The former Rossani barracks in Bari, Italy is currently being redeveloped, with assistance from construction equipment supplier Doosan Bobcat Europe, Middle East and Africa, which notes that a... 


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Rio Carb is an OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) of R-C700 Chromium Carbide (CrC) alloy clad wear plates and pipes used for heavy materials...

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Roytec Global (Pty) Ltd

Roytec Global is an international company specializing in liquid / solid and mineral separation technologies for the Mining and Industrial sectors.

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Weir

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