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CBE to hold a two day climate change Indaba
31st October 2024

The Council for the Built Environment (CBE) is well on track to convene its second Built Environment Climate Change Indaba (BECCI) in Mandeni Local Municipality in KwaZulu-Natal on 07-08 November... 


Dr David Ransom Honoured with IMARC Legend in Mining Award at the 2024 IMARC Gala Dinner
31st October 2024

The International Mining and Resources Conference + Expo (IMARC) is proud to announce that Dr. David Ransom has been posthumously awarded the esteemed Legend in Mining Award at this year’s IMARC... 


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FNB launches ‘FNB Energy Solutions’ to power up SA businesses
31st October 2024

The offering aligns with FNB Commercial’s objective to broaden its earnings streams beyond its banking offerings. In a strategic move aimed at addressing the growing demand for affordable,... 


FireFly reports significant resource increase at Green Bay
30th October 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Australia-listed FireFly Metals has announced a 42% increase in the mineral resource estimate at its Green Bay copper/gold project, now totaling 59-million tonnes at 2% copper equivalent, equating... 


Women Lead the Charge at AEW 2024
28th October 2024

In the age of the energy transition, major oil and gas producers are turning to innovative solutions to lower emissions while accelerating operational efficiency. Advancements in gas monetization,... 


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PPE innovations showcased at Electra Mining 2024
25th October 2024

Manufacturer of personal protective equipment (PPE) designed for women, Sisi Safety Wear, showcased its innovative range of women’s PPE at Electra Mining Africa 2024, spotlighting its female-fitted... 


Location map of the Etango uranium project
Etango uranium project, Nambia – update
25th October 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Bannerman Energy is progressing towards a final investment decision. 


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K.Hill battery-grade manganese project, Botswana – update
25th October 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

The demonstration plant is now in the commissioning phase. 


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PAK lithium mine project and lithium chemicals conversion facility, Canada
25th October 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Frontier Lithium and Mitsubishi Corporation are developing North America's highest-grade lithium resource. 


Five financial wins of integrated EPMS & BMS solutions
Five financial wins of integrated EPMS & BMS solutions
23rd October 2024

By: Ben Selier - Vice President, Secure Power, Anglophone Africa at Schneider Electric A key challenge facing data centres today is balancing operational efficiency with limited energy... 


Inkulu Pipes Pioneers Large-Diameter PE Pipe Manufacturing in Africa with Groundbreaking Order
23rd October 2024

South Africa, September 2024 – In a historic achievement for the African construction industry, Inkulu Pipes has secured an unprecedented order to manufacture 744 meters of PE 100 DN/OD 1200 mm SDR... 


Minerals Council's first Accommodation Newsletter details mine housing projects
21st October 2024 By: Schalk Burger

Mining industry employer organisation Minerals Council South Africa has published the first edition of its Accommodation Newsletter, which highlights the interventions by, and projects of, member... 


Altona confirms iron-ore, copper, gold prospectivity at Zambia project
21st October 2024 By: Darren Parker

Results from a geophysical and geochemical data assessment for London-listed Altona’s new Kabompo South project, in Zambia, performed by Namibia-based geophysical services company Earthmaps... 


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... 


Enabling value-driven Localisation in the mining supply chain
Enabling value-driven Localisation in the mining supply chain
18th October 2024

By: Igor Hulak - Partner and Global Lead of Metals and Mining at Kearney South Africa's mining sector remains a cornerstone of the economy, contributing 6.3% to GDP. However, in 2023, the sector... 


CRITICAL ROLE
Industries play a critical role in maintaining water quality by adhering to regulatory requirements
Collaboration needed to address challenges
18th October 2024 By: Simone Liedtke

Industrial companies in KwaZulu-Natal are increasingly recognising the importance of water resilience and collaborative efforts to address shared water challenges, especially amid ongoing... 


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Talbot – The art of water
18th October 2024

International provider of sustainable water and wastewater solutions, Talbot offers expertise in the provision of sustainable water and wastewater solutions across Africa. Founded as a small family... 


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LSL Consulting: Engineering excellence in bulk materials handling since 1981
18th October 2024

LSL Consulting has been a trusted pioneer in innovative bulk materials handling (BMH) solutions for over four decades. We proudly offer BMH solutions across diverse sectors, including the mining,... 


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Santo Tomas porphyry copper project, Mexico
18th October 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Oroco Resource Corporation announced a revised preliminary economic assessment and mineral resource estimate on the project in August 2024.  


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Specialised skills demanded by evolving industry standards
11th October 2024 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Noting the significant mining developments taking place in West Africa and the requirement for new mines to comply with the Global Industry Standard on Tailings Management (GISTM), global... 


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Volspruit platinum group metals project, South Africa
11th October 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

A scoping study has suggested the development of the Volspruit project's North and South pits. 


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Kabanga nickel project, Tanzania – update
11th October 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Japanese government agency Japan Oil, Gas and Metals National Corporation is considering signing up as a strategic partner in the project. 


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Kamoa-Kakula Copper Complex, Democratic Republic of Congo – update
11th October 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Kamoa-Kakula has produced 303 328 t of copper in concentrate for the year-to-date. 


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Kayelekera uranium restart project, Malawi – update
11th October 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

The restart plan for the Kayelekera project has provided the foundation for Lotus Resources to optimise and accelerate its plans for the project. 


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Menar coal projects, South Africa – update
11th October 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Menar's Phalanndwa coal mine has embarked on a robust mine rehabilitation project.  


DRA Global wants to delist from JSE, ASX
9th October 2024 By: Darren Parker

Mining consulting engineering company DRA Global has announced its intention to delist from both the ASX and the JSE. As part of this process, it intends to undertake an off-market equal access... 


MMC CEO Louis Nel
South Africa must grow its manganese processing capabilities to capitalise on resources
4th October 2024 By: Schalk Burger

South Africa mines less than 2% of global manganese and the mineral is abundant, but processed and beneficiated manganese products are critical and in demand, especially as most of the world's... 


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South African electricity sector’s migration to multimarket structure under way
4th October 2024 By: Schalk Burger

South Africa's energy market was liberalising and evolving, with State efforts to establish a stable and effective framework and moving at pace on energy transition matters, along with... 


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Steelpoortdrift vanadium project, South Africa – update
4th October 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

In June 2024, VR8 announced that it had chosen to modify the back end of the SRL processing plant. This modification has been made in response to higher-than-expected demand for higher-purity forms... 


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Bengwenyama platinum group metals project, South Africa – update
4th October 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

A scoping study has shown the project to have very attractive economics, with results justifying a prefeasibility study already under way. 


Mining industry highlights lack of capacity, capital to support energy transition as key risk in 2025
Mining industry highlights lack of capacity, capital to support energy transition as key risk in 2025
1st October 2024 By: Darren Parker

The mining and metals sector needs to accelerate growth and build additional capacity to support the energy transition. This trend, alongside the need to maintain capital discipline, has elevated... 


Schneider Electric, Harmony to upgrade Moab Khotsong Centre instrumentation workshop
30th September 2024 By: Schalk Burger

Energy management and automation company Schneider Electric and gold mining company Harmony Gold have formed a strategic partnership to upgrade the instrumentation workshop of the Harmony Moab... 


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Increased local content, skills transfer attainable targets
27th September 2024 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

The Nedbank Manufacturing Roundtable, held on July 11, in Johannesburg, has highlighted the imperative of greater localisation opportunities and the need to facilitate comprehensive skills transfer... 


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Baptiste nickel project, Canada – update
27th September 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

FPX Nickel has said that it will initiate a scoping study for a Canadian refinery. 


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Coburn mineral sands project, Australia – update
27th September 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Strandline Resources is going ahead with efficiency improvements at the project. 


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K.Hill battery-grade manganese project, Botswana – update
27th September 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

The Botswana Ministry of Minerals and Energy has granted a mining licence for the project 


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Hermosa zinc/lead/silver project, US – update
27th September 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

The project has been selected for a $166-million financial grant from the United States Department of Energy’s Battery Materials Processing and Battery Manufacturing Programme. 


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Menar coal and anthracite projects, South Africa – update
27th September 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Phalanndwa extension has embarked on a robust mine rehabilitation project. 


Contract Communicator Systems MD Leon Cilliers
New C-COM simplifies complex contract management
26th September 2024

Contract Communicator Systems has consistently evolved its C-COM construction contract management platform to ensure a seamless and professional experience for users on medium to mega construction... 


New biomass plant in Pretoria in the offing
20th September 2024 By: Natasha Odendaal

Bio2Watt Energy Holdings (BEH) has appointed SRK Consulting as the independent environmental consultant to undertake the environmental permitting processes for a new biogas plant near Pretoria. The... 


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Endeavour silver/lead/zinc mine restart project, Australia
20th September 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

An optimised mine plan has demonstrated that the project will generate outstanding financial returns and create substantial value. 


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Sabodala-Massawa gold mine expansion, Senegal – update
20th September 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Commercial production has started. 


Deeper water engagement can help reset mining ESG course: Garrick Field
19th September 2024

By: Richard Roberts - Editorial Director, Beacon Events ‘It’s the voices of stakeholders that are actually informing a lot of the decision making around the outcomes of water management at the moment’ 


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