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26th November 2025

This week: Ramaphosa lauds Ivanplats for Platreef energy, water management, corporate citizenship; Mining Weekly driven around Joburg in platinum-based hydrogen fuel cell electric car and, RIB... 


Minbos speeds up Cabinda start-up
Minbos speeds up Cabinda start-up
26th November 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

ASX-listed Minbos Resources on Wednesday announced a shift in its development strategy for the Cabinda phosphate project in Angola, outlining a lower-capital expenditure “accelerated start” that... 


AfriSam’s Roadstab Cement has been specifically engineered for road construction, ensuring superior strength, durability and consistent performance
AfriSam RoadStab – Strengthening South Africa’s roads for the long haul
26th November 2025

AfriSam’s Roadstab Cement continues to play a vital role in strengthening the country’s road infrastructure. As a purpose-designed stabilising cement, it provides engineers and contractors with a... 


Highland Copper to sell 34% White Pine North stake
26th November 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Canadian junior Highland Copper has signed a binding offer with joint venture partner Kinterra Copper to sell its 34% interest in the White Pine North project in Michigan for about $30-million.... 


Firexpo 2026 to spotlight compliant, practical solutions for a changing fire landscape
Firexpo 2026 to spotlight compliant, practical solutions for a changing fire landscape
26th November 2025

Firexpo 2026 returns to Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand from 2 to 4 June, once again co-located with Securex South Africa, A-OSH EXPO, and Facilities Management Expo. For the first time, the... 


A-OSH EXPO 2026 returns with new opportunities for exhibitors and a stronger focus on workplace risk
A-OSH EXPO 2026 returns with new opportunities for exhibitors and a stronger focus on workplace risk
26th November 2025

A-OSH EXPO 2026 returns to Gallagher Convention Centre from 2 to 4 June 2026, bringing together Africa’s most comprehensive showcase of occupational health and safety solutions. The expo will once... 


Fedgroup fuels renewable push with R33.8m funding for Quip Investment
Fedgroup fuels renewable push with R33.8m funding for Quip Investment
26th November 2025

South Africa’s latest Integrated Resource Plan (IRP 2025), a R2.23-trillion programme aiming to cut the nation’s dependence on coal roughly in half and add more than 100 GW of clean energy by 2039,... 


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Caledonia to proceed with Bilboes development as feasibility study shows project’s promise
25th November 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Aim-listed Caledonia Mining has announced that it will proceed with the development of the Bilboes gold project, in Zimbabwe, following completion and publication of a feasibility study. The... 


Rainbow Rare Earths CEO George Bennett
Rainbow selects solvent extraction for final separation at Phalaborwa
25th November 2025 By: Darren Parker

Rainbow Rare Earths has chosen solvent extraction (SX) as the final separation method for its Phalaborwa rare earths project, in Limpopo, a decision the company says removes a key uncertainty in... 


Komatsu Europe Announces Strengthened Distribution Network in the UK
Komatsu Europe Announces Strengthened Distribution Network in the UK
25th November 2025

Komatsu Europe International N.V. is pleased to announce an important step forward in its commitment to excellence and customer satisfaction in the United Kingdom. As part of its ongoing growth and... 


Anglo American’s Quellaveco mine hits 1Mt copper milestone
Anglo American’s Quellaveco mine hits 1Mt copper milestone
25th November 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Diversified miner Anglo American said on Monday its Quellaveco copper mine in Peru had produced one-million tonnes of copper since start-up. Construction of the mine began in 2018, with first... 


Element 25 advances Butcherbird
Element 25 advances Butcherbird
25th November 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

ASX-listed Element 25 is progressing its Butcherbird Expansion Project (BBX) in Western Australia, with engineering, contracting and funding activities advancing as the company works towards... 


Endeavour Silver to sell Bolañitos mine
Endeavour Silver to sell Bolañitos mine
24th November 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Mid-tier silver producer Endeavour Silver has signed a definitive agreement to sell its Bolañitos gold/silver mine in Mexico to Guanajuato Silver Company for consideration of up to $50-million.... 


Southern Palladium MD Johan Odendaal
Southern Palladium making good progress on Bengwenyama DFS
24th November 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

JSE- and ASX-listed Southern Palladium continues to make “strong and steady progress” across all fronts of the definitive feasibility study (DFS) for its Bengwenyama platinum group metals (PGM)... 


Komatsu creates ‘most versatile’ compact wheel loader in its class through enhanced testing programme
Komatsu creates ‘most versatile’ compact wheel loader in its class through enhanced testing programme
24th November 2025

Manufacturing specialist, Komatsu Europe, has equipped its latest compact wheel loader with multiple loader linkage options to create one of the most versatile products on the market in the 10... 


Harmony CEO Beyers Nel
Harmony gives green light to Australian copper project
24th November 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Gold and copper miner Harmony has approved a capital investment of between $1.55-billion and $1.75-billion to develop its Eva copper project in Queensland, Australia. The South... 


Integrated Pump Technology’s strategic growth and commitment to service excellence have made Grindex pumps a preferred choice for demanding dewatering applications across Africa
Africa’s dewatering champion: Integrated Pump Technology tops global Grindex rankings
24th November 2025

Integrated Pump Technology has reached a remarkable milestone - being recognised as the largest Grindex distributor in the world - a testament to its strategic growth, technical expertise and... 


Elevra highlights rising deficit risk in lithium market
Elevra highlights rising deficit risk in lithium market
21st November 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Elevra Lithium MD Lucas Dow says conditions in the physical lithium market have strengthened materially in recent months, with spot spodumene concentrate prices climbing above $1 200/t as... 


A bucket of gold flakes
China warns citizens risk becoming 'mining slaves' in Central African Republic gold rush
21st November 2025 By: Reuters

China's embassy in the Central African Republic (CAR) has warned its citizens risk becoming "mining slaves" in the politically unstable nation's gold trade, as Chinese workers look to sub-Saharan... 


Rail tracks
China signs agreement to revamp TAZARA railway in Zambia
21st November 2025 By: Reuters

China signed a $1.4-billion agreement with Zambia and Tanzania on Thursday to modernise the TAZARA railway linking landlocked Zambia to the Indian Ocean. The railway, financed by China in the 1970s... 


Image of the Moma titanium project
Moma titanium mine – wet concentrator plant A upgrade and transition project, Mozambique – update
21st November 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Kenmare Resources has reduced its 2025 production guidance after commissioning delays at WCP A resulted in lower-than-expected output. 


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Certain works qualify as civil engineering – council
21st November 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

As South Africa’s mining sector accelerates its shift towards contractor-led models for noncore functions, a growing number of service providers are unknowingly falling foul of legal... 


The above image depicts the water tower throughout construction
Material supplier supports complex water tower project
21st November 2025

Playing a pivotal role in the construction of one of Gauteng’s largest and most technical complex water towers, construction materials supplier AfriSam is supplying specially designed readymix... 


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Zambian demand surges
21st November 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

The demand for modular infrastructure in Zambia’s mining sector is currently growing rapidly as the industry expands to meet global copper demand. With copper prices remaining high, nearly all... 


PAR's Mogale Tailings Retreatment (MTR) plant, on the West Rand of Johannesburg,
Reminer lifts efficiencies, capitalises off scale
21st November 2025 By: Halima Frost

Through continuous investment in infrastructure and technologies, midtier gold producer Pan African Resources (PAR) ensures improved performance at its tailings storage facility (TSF) remining... 


The above image depicts the Rebar Mill built by SMS group
New rebar mill to meet construction demand
21st November 2025

Designed to produce 1.6-million tons a year of deformed bars, the new high-capacity rolling mill built by technology manufacturer SMS group for construction steel manufacturer Abul Khair Steel –... 


The above image depicts a bridge constructed with steel beams
Digitalisation enhances project efficiency, quality
21st November 2025 By: Lynne Davies

Advancements in digital design tools, improved technologies and the shifting dynamics of the steel supply chain have helped to enhance project efficiency, safety and quality, South African... 


Cape Town completes bus depots for the new MyCiTi route
21st November 2025

The City of Cape Town (CoCT) has completed the construction of two new MyCiTi bus depots as part of the new south–east route expansion that will link Khayelitsha and Mitchells Plain with Claremont... 


Maersk cuts the ribbon on the final cold store in its R1.7-billion investment drive
21st November 2025 By: Irma Venter

Logistics giant Maersk has wrapped up a R1.72-billion investment drive in cold-chain infrastructure in South Africa with the opening of the R800-million Maersk Belcon cold store logistics park in... 


Company drives engine performance with upgraded engine oil
21st November 2025

Oil and lubricants supplier Atlas Oil is encouraging fleet operators, transport companies, and heavy-duty equipment users to upgrade to Shell Rimula R4 L 15W-40 CK-4 – a next-generation engine oil... 


Location map of the Browns Hill project
Browns Range heavy earths project, Australia
21st November 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

A definitive feasibility study has outlined the project's technical and financial viability. 


Image of lithium stockpiles
North American Lithium expansion project, Canada
21st November 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

The expansion is designed to increase the overall plant capacity to a design rate of 6 500 t/d. 


Image of potash ore
Sage Plain potash project, US
21st November 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

A preliminary economic assessment has highlighted the potential for robust project economics, a significant domestic resource base, and growth potential to establish a scalable and sustainable... 


Image of Australia map/flag
BioIron Research and Development Facility, Australia – update
21st November 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Rio Tinto has signed a joint development agreement with Australian environmental technology firm Calix to support the proposed Zesty green iron demonstration plant. 


Image of copper ore
Florence Copper in situ copper recovery facility, US – update
21st November 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

The project is progressing towards first production early next year. 


Image of drill core from the Jadar project
Jadar lithium-borates project, Serbia – update
21st November 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Rio Tinto has mothballed the controversial project. 


Map/flag of Australia
Kalkaroo copper/gold/cobalt project, Australia – update
21st November 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Sandfire Resources and Havilah Resources signed a binding term sheet on November 13, 2025, under which Sandfire may earn an 80% interest in Kalkaroo. 


Image of Lucara Diamond Corp's Karowe mine at night
Karowe underground expansion project, Botswana – update
21st November 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

​​​​​​​Lucara Diamond Corp is reviewing the mining method for the underground expansion project. 


Image of gold nuggets
Katanning Gold Project, Australia – update
21st November 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

The Western Australian government has selected the project to participate in its newly established Priority Approvals Programme, consequently streamlining the project’s permitting pathway. 


Location map of the Santa Cruz mine
Santa Cruz underground copper mine, US – update
21st November 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Copper developer Ivanhoe Electric has secured credit approvals from a syndicate of three international lenders for a $200-million senior secured multidraw bridge facility to support early works. 


Drill core from Tulu Kapi project
Tulu Kapi gold project, Ethiopia – update
21st November 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Kefi Gold and Copper has informed shareholders that full project development is set to start by the end of 2025. 


From fibre to flow: How hose engineering impacts performance
From fibre to flow: How hose engineering impacts performance
20th November 2025

In high-stakes industrial and processing environments where uptime is currency and reliability is non-negotiable, seemingly small decisions can have significant consequences. Take for instance, the... 


Full hydro energy secured for MMC’s high purity manganese sulphate project
Full hydro energy secured for MMC’s high purity manganese sulphate project
20th November 2025

South Africa’s first licensed, private electricity trader POWERX has extended its partnership with manganese metal producer Manganese Metal Company (MMC), securing the supply of 100% renewable... 


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