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Taseko gets going on Yellowhead enviro review
Taseko gets going on Yellowhead enviro review
9th July 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Base metals miner Taseko Mines has formally launched the environmental assessment (EA) process for its Yellowhead copper project, following the acceptance of its initial project description (IPD)... 


School is back in session: Schneider Electric launches Chapter 3 of Sustainability School
School is back in session: Schneider Electric launches Chapter 3 of Sustainability School
7th July 2025

Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has launched Chapter 3 of its online Sustainability School, a free training programme designed to... 


ABB innovation for energy efficiency and sustainability at Enlit 2025
ABB innovation for energy efficiency and sustainability at Enlit 2025
4th July 2025

(Virtual Showroom) The application of sensor technology to reduce the operational and standby power losses of traditional current and voltage transformers means that, over the lifetime of a typical... 


Celebrating Women in Engineering at ABB
Celebrating Women in Engineering at ABB
4th July 2025

(Virtual Showroom) In celebration of International Women in Engineering Day 2025 (INWED) on 23 June, ABB is proud to highlight the stories of two inspiring women shaping the future of engineering... 


Blue Lagoon’s Dome Mountain marks major steps towards production
4th July 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Canadian publicly listed mining company Blue Lagoon Resources says it has made significant progress at its Dome Mountain gold project, in British Columbia, as it prepares to enter production in a... 


The latest generation TwisterTrac VS350E, from Pilot Crushtec, offers major productivity gains and environmental benefits, with up to 50% higher production rate
Pilot Crushtec powers Ovenden Earthmoving with new TwisterTrac VS350E
4th July 2025

Pilot Crushtec’s longstanding relationship with leading UK contractor Ovenden Earthmoving Co Ltd has been strengthened with the successful delivery and operation of the latest generation... 


ACTOM Kenya showcases full-spectrum energy solutions at Power & Energy Africa 2025
ACTOM Kenya showcases full-spectrum energy solutions at Power & Energy Africa 2025
4th July 2025

 ACTOM Kenya showcased its unwavering commitment to innovation and reliability at Power & Energy Africa Kenya 2025. As a trusted leader in East Africa’s energy sector, ACTOM Kenya is proud to have... 


Training centre aids skills development
4th July 2025 By: Nadine Ramdass

Industry association, Production Technologies Association of South Africa (PtSA), recently launched its Centre of Excellence training facility in Pinetown, in KwaZulu-Natal, which aims to develop... 


A generic image of multistage pumps
Pump manufacturer highlights innovation for cost savings in mine dewatering applications
4th July 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Innovative pump technology is crucial for the continued sustainability of mines all over the world because water conditions are often abrasive, corrosive or both, explains pump original equipment... 


The above image depicts all four high-reduction mill stands were installed on site at Zhongshou Special Steel
Company advances green steel through zero-carbon tech
4th July 2025

Following project milestones in both China and Germany, engineering and plant construction company Primetals Technologies underscores its role in enabling “energy-efficient, high-performance and... 


Location map of the Bengwenyama project
Bengwenyama platinum group metals project, South Africa – update
4th July 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

No objections have been raised with regard to the recently granted environmental authorisation for a mining right and related infrastructural development activities at the project. 


Location map of the Etango project
Etango-8 uranium project, Namibia – update
4th July 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

A final investment decision is targeted in 2025. 


Fluorite ore
CleanTech secures fluorspar tenements in Kentucky
2nd July 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

TSX-V-listed CleanTech Vanadium Mining Corporation has entered into a binding option to purchase agreement with an arms-length private party to acquire the mineral rights to the Campbell, Crotser... 


Schneider Electric’s GoPact Range now available in East Africa – aimed at panel builders and electrical professionals
Schneider Electric’s GoPact Range now available in East Africa – aimed at panel builders and electrical professionals
30th June 2025

Schneider Electric, the global leader in energy management and automation, and recognised sustainability leader, has announced the availability of its GoPact MCCB (Moulded Case Circuit Breaker) and... 


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. 


Image of desalination infrastructure
Huasco Water project, Chile – update
27th June 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

The project proposes a multistage seawater and desalinated-water supply initiative designed to meet long-term regional water needs.  


Schneider Electric GoPact products aimed at non-critical applications now available in West Africa
Schneider Electric GoPact products aimed at non-critical applications now available in West Africa
26th June 2025

Schneider Electric, the world’s most sustainable company and a leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation has announced the immediate availability of the GoPact MCCB... 


Vedanta Base Metals CEO Chris Griffith
Copper demand growth to continue on the back of traditional and new applications
25th June 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Global copper demand is projected to grow by 40% to 2040 with demand being driven not only by the global energy transition and digital transformation, but also by other factors. Speaking in a panel... 


Transformer protection is crucial for corporate clients
Transformer protection is crucial for corporate clients
23rd June 2025

Transformer protection is crucial for corporate clients because transformers are essential components in power distribution systems. They step up or down voltage levels to ensure efficient power... 


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... 


Prefabricated data centres for an AI-focused future at the edge
20th June 2025

By Ben Selier, Vice President, Secure Power, Anglophone Africa at Schneider Electric As AI technologies continue to advance, data centres are being pushed to the edge, literally and figuratively,... 


An image of the Montepuez Ruby Mine
Gemfields’ Mozambique processing plant delayed
20th June 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Gemstone miner Gemfields says final completion of its subsidiary Montepuez Ruby Mine’s (MRM’s) second processing plant (PP2), in Mozambique, has been delayed to September. The tailings belt... 


Unique Welding introduces new Thermamax Vulcan 1200A Dual Engine-Driven Welding Generator
Unique Welding introduces new Thermamax Vulcan 1200A Dual Engine-Driven Welding Generator
20th June 2025

The Thermamax Vulcan 1200A Dual is Unique Welding’s latest heavy-duty, locally manufactured engine-driven welder, built specifically to meet the demands of African construction sites, remote... 


Drill rig at the Bengwenyama deposit
Bengwenyama platinum group metals project, South Africa – update
20th June 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Platinum group metals miner Southern Palladium has secured commitments to raise equity capital of A$8-million to advance the staged mine development. 


Image of Prieska mine underground
Prieska Copper Zinc Mine, South Africa
20th June 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

A definitive feasibility study published in March 2025 has confirmed the potential to develop a long-life, financially robust mining operation through a two-phase development strategy. 


Vista aérea de la Mina Radomiro Tomic
Radomiro Tomic mine, Chile
20th June 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

A copper mine 250 km north of Calama, in the region of Antofagasta, in Chile. 


Schneider Electric new MasterPacT MTZ Active sets the benchmark for safe and sustainable power distribution
Schneider Electric new MasterPacT MTZ Active sets the benchmark for safe and sustainable power distribution
19th June 2025

Schneider Electric, the global leader in energy management and automation, and recognised sustainability leader, has launched MasterPacT MTZ Active, a new circuit breaker designed to improve... 


Two men underground in front of a mining machine one being the teacher and the other the student, both in PPE
Cadet programme continues to empower Mpumalanga youth
13th June 2025 By: Halima Frost

Owing to its notable success and an overwhelming demand from host communities in and around Piet Retief, in Mpumalanga, the Kangra Cadet Programme – implemented by high-quality energy coal producer... 


Artisan Training Institute empowers youth of SA in artisan engineering trades
Artisan Training Institute empowers youth of SA in artisan engineering trades
12th June 2025

South Africa’s industrial and mining sectors stand at a critical juncture. While global demand and infrastructure growth offer opportunities, a shortage of skilled young professionals threatens... 


Turnkey, prefitted junction box solutions for electrical professionals
Turnkey, prefitted junction box solutions for electrical professionals
10th June 2025

In today’s fast-paced electrical industry, the phrase “time is money” certainly holds true. Electrical contractors and wholesalers alike seek solutions that streamline installations while ensuring... 


WearCheck earns DGA (Dissolved Gas Analysis) accreditation
WearCheck earns DGA (Dissolved Gas Analysis) accreditation
10th June 2025

(Virtual Showroom) WearCheck, the specialist condition monitoring company, is now accredited to perform DGA, or Dissolved Gas Analysis, for transformers, following a recent assessment by SANAS... 


A generic image of boilers
Company highlights consequences of poor boiler maintenance
6th June 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

An inability to properly manage boilers, especially neglecting water treatment can lead to extensive operational issues, including decreased efficiency, increased energy consumption, safety hazards... 


The above image depicts a technician applying a corrosion control coating to the wing of a plate
Corrosion control, a critical aspect of aviation safety
6th June 2025

Corrosion is a well-known threat to the longevity and safety of vehicles, and aircraft are no exception. Aircraft maintenance company Nordic Dino Robotics states that corrosion, if left unchecked,... 


Professor Hermanus Vermaak, head of the School of Engineering and Architecture at STADIO Higher Education
Herman Vermaak
6th June 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

This week we profile Professor Hermanus Vermaak, head of the School of Engineering and Architecture at STADIO Higher Education, which offers qualifications ranging from higher certificates to... 


Maintenance on LHWP tunnel completed
6th June 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

The seven-month maintenance work on the Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP) tunnel has been successfully completed, with water once again flowing from Lesotho into South Africa. The process of... 


Image of Prieska headgear
Prieska Copper Zinc Mine, South Africa – update
6th June 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe has visited the project as it progresses towards becoming a copper and zinc producer. 


Image of manganese ore
Chvaletice manganese project, Czech Republic – update
6th June 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Euro Manganese has raised C$11.2-million (A$12.3-million) through a combination of private placement and a share purchase plan, with proceeds to fund the development of the project. 


Crowie Holdings at 25: Building a Legacy!
Crowie Holdings at 25: Building a Legacy!
5th June 2025

As Crowie Holdings and Enza Construction celebrates 25 years in business, it marks a significant milestone in the South African infrastructure landscape — not simply for its longevity, but for its... 


A Mercedes Benz plant in Europe
China's rare earth export curbs hit the auto industry worldwide
5th June 2025 By: Reuters

Some European auto parts plants have suspended output and Mercedes-Benz is considering ways to protect against shortages of rare earths, as concerns about the damage from China's restrictions on... 


ARB Electrical Wholesalers partners with Schneider Electric for its Distribution Hub Programme
ARB Electrical Wholesalers partners with Schneider Electric for its Distribution Hub Programme
4th June 2025

Schneider Electric South Africa, a global leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has officially announced its partnership with ARB Electrical Wholesalers, one of... 


Why Face-to-Face Matters: Unlocking Real Connections at FRIGAIR EXPO
Why Face-to-Face Matters: Unlocking Real Connections at FRIGAIR EXPO
3rd June 2025

In an increasingly digital world, FRIGAIR Expo stands out as a powerful platform for real connection—offering experiences that screens simply can’t deliver. It gives visitors a chance to see the... 


Menar Golf Day a resounding success
Menar Golf Day a resounding success
3rd June 2025

In collaboration with its partners, Menar raised over a half a million rands through its Golf Day event to support projects focused on improving lives and creating lasting change.   Menar hosted a... 


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