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Murray & Roberts Cementation achieved a remarkable milestone at the end of July 2023 when it successfully reached the 1000 metre mark on its contract to sink the 1200 metre ventilation shaft at PMC's Lift 2 expansion
Murray & Roberts Cementation reaches monumental milestone on PMC vent shaft
7th August 2023

Leading underground mining contracting company, Murray & Roberts Cementation achieved a remarkable milestone at the end of July 2023 when it successfully reached the 1000 metre mark on its contract... 


Firefinch outlines interactions with government on Morila gold mine issue
3rd August 2023 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

ASX-listed Firefinch confirms that it recently received a letter from the Mali Minister of Mines, stating that the government would not approve any deed of sale of Firefinch’s interest in Societe... 


President Cyril Ramaphosa
One-year progress report says rooftop installations have doubled since start of Energy Action Plan
31st July 2023 By: Terence Creamer

Despite ongoing loadshedding, President Cyril Ramaphosa has moved to highlight some of the implementation progress under the Energy Action Plan (EAP), which marked its first anniversary in late... 


Sandfire Resources America shuffles board
31st July 2023 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Copper developer Sandfire Resources America on Monday announced the appointment of Lincoln Greenidge and Victoria Twiss to its board of directors, replacing outgoing chairperson Matt Fitzgerald and... 


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Queensland's Carmichael mine marks major milestone
31st July 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

The Carmichael coal mine, in Queensland, has mined its first ten-million tonnes of thermal coal. Bravus Mining and Resources COO Mick Crowe said the ten-million tonnes railed milestone was an... 


Global coal demand, supply set to remain at an all-time high in 2023
Global coal demand, supply set to remain at an all-time high in 2023
27th July 2023 By: Cameron Mackay

Global body the International Energy Agency (IEA) expects coal demand to remain at an all-time high this year. This follows after global coal demand reached an all-time high in 2022, rising above... 


De Beers delivers first production from underground operations at its world class Venetia Mine
De Beers delivers first production from underground operations at its world class Venetia Mine
25th July 2023

The US$2.3 billion investment to take South Africa’s leading diamond mine underground bolsters De Beers’ global production and will benefit the South African economy and host communities until at... 


Focus starts mining at Coolgardie
21st July 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Gold junior Focus Minerals has resumed openpit mining at its Coolgardie operations, in Western Australia, and has started commissioning of the 1.2-million tonne a year Three Mile Hill processing... 


UMS bridges the gap between the front-end and construction on project in Brazil
20th July 2023

Specialist underground mining and metallurgical processing services company, UMS Group (UMS), is proving the success of its integrated partnership business model on the Ero Copper Caraíba... 


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Woodside closes difficult quarter
19th July 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Oil and gas major Woodside has reported a 5% decline in production during the second quarter ended June, compared with the first quarter, owing to planned turnaround and maintenance activities.... 


MDA Attorneys Director Euan Massey
Framework agreements mark a move to more sustainable contracting
13th July 2023

By MDA Attorneys Director Euan Massey Framework agreements are long term contracts which permit an employer to issue several task orders to a contractor (or to various contractors) for the... 


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UMS seeks to make underground mining more cost effective
10th July 2023 By: Darren Parker

Mining and minerals processing services firm United Mining Services (UMS) has equipped its operations in preparation for the surge in demand for specialist underground mining skills amid increased... 


UMS capitalises on multi-disciplinary skills and equipment to offer best economical solution
UMS capitalises on multi-disciplinary skills and equipment to offer best economical solution
10th July 2023

As open-cast mining operations face the inevitable shift to underground due to depleted shallow deposits, increasing surface environmental requirements, and an increased call for minerals to... 


Electricity Minister Dr Kgosientsh Ramokgopa
As cold front hits, Ramokgopa expects loadshedding intensity to remain in check as attention turns to reducing frequency of cuts
9th July 2023 By: Terence Creamer

Electricity Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa says the first part of the Energy Action Plan’s (EAP’s) two-part goal of reducing the intensity of loadshedding has been largely achieved as the plan... 


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The Manufacturing Circle works to understand and address opportunities and challenges at an industry level for the overall benefit of the sector
SMP driving manufacturing opportunities
7th July 2023 By: Simone Liedtke

Within the framework of the Steel Master Plan (SMP), industry body Manufacturing Circle is taking an active role in driving demand-side manufacturing opportunities. The SMP is a strategic roadmap... 


BC ports strike dealing a blow to Canada’s mining reputation, warns MAC
BC ports strike dealing a blow to Canada’s mining reputation, warns MAC
4th July 2023 By: Mariaan Webb

The strike by workers at some of British Columbia’s busiest ports continued into its fourth day on Tuesday, prompting growing apprehension from the Mining Association of Canada (MAC). The MAC has... 


Copper 360 CEO Jan Nelson
High copper recovery, grade confirmed at Copper 360’s Rietberg
4th July 2023 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

JSE-listed Copper 360 says metallurgical test results have confirmed high copper recovery and concentrate grades from drill core samples from the Rietberg copper mine, in the Northern Cape. Copper... 


M&R fails to regain control of RUC, but continues to explore Australia options
M&R fails to regain control of RUC, but continues to explore Australia options
4th July 2023 By: Terence Creamer

JSE-listed engineering and construction group Murray & Roberts (M&R) has failed in its bid to regain control of RUC Cementation Mining Contractors (RUC), which was lost to the group when its... 


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Australia has sufficient gas for 2024 - ACCC
4th July 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Australia’s east coast gas market is expected to have enough supply to meet overall demand in 2024, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) said at the tail end of last week. In... 


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WA strengthens critical minerals ties with Indonesia
4th July 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

The Western Australian government has signed a Plan of Action with Indonesia's Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KADIN) powering critical minerals investment and opportunities between the two... 


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Collaboration with consultants ensures effective solutions
30th June 2023 By: Nadine Ramdass

Demolition contractor Jet Demolition’s emergency response team works with consulting engineers to support clients as swiftly and as effectively as possible in demolition projects. This... 


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Mining’s inability to absorb youth raises questions about its sustainability
16th June 2023 By: Nadine James

High youth unemployment, combined with a national skills shortage and the fact that just over a third of the population is between 15 and 35 years old, means that South Africa – already contending... 


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Mining’s inability to absorb youth raises questions about its sustainability
15th June 2023 By: Nadine James

High youth unemployment, combined with a national skills shortage and the fact that just over a third of the population is between 15 and 35 years old, means that South Africa – already contending... 


Peak Rare Earths makes new director appointment
5th June 2023 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Project developer Peak Rare Earths has announced the appointment of Nick Bowen as a nonexecutive director. Bowen has extensive experience in the construction, development and operation of... 


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TCTA unpacks progress being made on key bulk water projects
2nd June 2023 By: Natasha Odendaal

The Trans-Caledon Tunnel Authority (TCTA) has come a long way since being established in 1986 to fund and implement the South African portion of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP), gaining... 


Why You Should Consider Investing In The South African Engineering Industry
Why You Should Consider Investing In The South African Engineering Industry
31st May 2023

Macrotrends put South Africa’s population at 60,414,495 in 2023, a 0.87% increase from the previous year. This increase in population sustains the relevance of the simple thesis – the demand for... 


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Contracting makes for global debate
26th May 2023 By: Halima Frost

The question of whether engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) or engineering, procurement and construction management (EPCM) is a preferred or advisable contracting strategy in the South... 


Power source secured for Bellevue
25th May 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Gold miner Bellevue Gold will partner with independent power producer Zenith Energy to establish a hybrid power station at its namesake gold mine in Western Australia. The miner has inked a power... 


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Valentine gold project, Canada – update
19th May 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

Marathon Gold has concluded a socioeconomic agreement with the Miawpukek First Nation for the development of the project. 


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Mining workforce trainer eyes capitalisation of African mining uptick
12th May 2023 By: Cameron Mackay

Mining sector training solutions provider Prisma Training Solutions is hoping to position its tailored training solutions to capitalise on the expectation of an increase in mining activity in... 


China’s weak industrial recovery is weighing on coal consumption
11th May 2023 By: Bloomberg

China’s weak property market and sluggish industrial activity are weighing on coal prices even as a spate of government safety checks curbs output. Key industrial users of the fuel including steel... 


Marathon and Miawpukek First Nation conclude SEA
10th May 2023 By: Mariaan Webb

Gold project developer Marathon Gold has concluded a socio-economic agreement (SEA) with the Miawpukek First Nation for the development of the Valentine gold project, in central Newfoundland.... 


Northern Star flags costs increases
27th April 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Gold miner Northern Star Resources has increased its all-in sustaining cost (AISC) estimates for the 2023 financial year, following a tough March quarter. Gold sales in the March quarter declined... 


Nigel Townshend.
Shaft-sinking boom-time stalwart Nigel Townshend returns as chair of mining services company
26th April 2023 By: Martin Creamer

Mining luminary of South Africa’s shaft-sinking boom period at the beginning of the millennium Nigel Townshend is back in action as the newly appointed nonexecutive chairperson of United Mining... 


Godfrey Gomwe
MC Mining progressing towards implementation plan for Makhado project
26th April 2023 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

JSE-listed MC Mining CEO and MD Godfrey Gomwe says in an update on the Makhado hard coking coal (HCC) project that considerable progress has been made to convert previous mining studies into an... 


TPT expects to invest just over R8-billion over the next five years
South African port operator pursuing R8bn OEM strategy in bid to bolster equipment performance
24th April 2023 By: Terence Creamer

Transnet Port Terminals (TPT) is optimistic that its emerging strategy of entering into long-term agreements with original-equipment manufacturers (OEMs) for the supply and life-cycle maintenance... 


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M&D acquires specialist bulk tankage contractor Efficient TROTECH
21st April 2023

M&D Construction Group has acquired 100% of Efficient TROTECH, the country’s leading supplier of bulk tank design, procurement and construction services to the petrochemical and energy industries.... 


Pacific Nickel appoints new COO
17th April 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

ASX-listed Pacific Nickel has appointed Haldane Morris as COO as the company moves to bring its Kolosori nickel project, in the Solomon Islands, into production as soon as possible. Morris has... 


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Spiral helps improve efficiencies
7th April 2023 By: Sabrina Jardim

While West Africa is considered to be a “premium” gold mining region, owing to it achieving a significant return on investment for its mining operations, the industry  lags in terms of... 


Progress made towards achievement of water and sanitation SDGs
31st March 2023 By: Natasha Odendaal

South Africa has developed, arguably, the most effective operational structure for the implementation of Sustainable Development Goal six (SDG6) on water and sanitation on the African continent,... 


ARC’s portfolio resilient amid challenging macroeconomic environment
17th March 2023 By: Marleny Arnoldi

JSE-listed African Rainbow Capital (ARC) says its diverse investment portfolio has shown remarkable resilience in what was challenging macroeconomic conditions for all the firms it is invested in,... 


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Manufacturer focused on anti-theft, -vandalism signalling equipment
10th March 2023 By: Tracy Hancock

The prevention of vandalism and theft of rail infrastructure continues to be a significant money pit for the South African passenger and freight rail industry. State-owned entity Passenger Rail... 


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No way back
3rd March 2023 By: Terence Creamer

The explosive eNCA interview with André de Ruyter truly rammed home what most people, besides those with their noses in the looting trough, already knew: relying primarily on Eskom Generation to... 


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