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Electricity and Energy Ministry special adviser Silas Zimu (centre), McCloskey senior VP John Howland (right) and McCloskey Africa editor Randi Fabi (left).
Emission reduction is key coal challenge, industry hears at coal conference
31st January 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Day two of the twentieth annual McCloskey Southern African Coal Conference opened here on Friday with carbon emission reduction being highlighted as one of the coal industry’s key challenges.... 


Managing Increased Volatility to Build Resilience and Capture Growth in Mining
Managing Increased Volatility to Build Resilience and Capture Growth in Mining
31st January 2025

By: Paul Pryor - Aon Global Mining Practice Leader Mining companies face a precarious balancing act. The industry has a vital role to play on the path to decarbonization by providing the critical... 


Dr Hanson Liu, XCMG Vice President
XCMG: Pioneering Innovation in the Global Mining and Construction Machinery Industry.
31st January 2025

Xuzhou Construction Machinery Group Co., Ltd. (XCMG) stands as a testament to China's industrial prowess, evolving from its modest beginnings in 1943 to become the world's third-largest... 


Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy
Graphite One named in Alaska Governor’s address
31st January 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

TSX-V-listed Graphite One has been recognised by Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy in his State of the State Address this week, underscoring the project’s economic and national security significance.... 


Qld levels playing field for mining and renewables
Qld levels playing field for mining and renewables
31st January 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The Queensland government has moved to balance the regulatory requirements for the mineral resources and renewable-energy industries, announcing new planning policies that will subject wind farm... 


Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has examined drastic options, including export taxes on strategic commodities, including oil and uranium.
Trump barrels toward tariff showdown with Canada, Mexico, China
31st January 2025 By: Bloomberg

President Donald Trump is poised to unleash his first wave of tariffs Saturday, sending foreign governments and businesses rushing to skirt potential duties and prepare for retaliation. The... 


BHP awards EPCM contract for South Australia copper expansion
BHP awards EPCM contract for South Australia copper expansion
31st January 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Diversified miner BHP has awarded an engineering, procurement and construction management (EPCM) contract to a joint venture between Fluor Australia and Hatch to support the proposed expansion of... 


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China Remains a Critical Player in Global Mining: Now is the Time to Engage It More Strategically
31st January 2025

Kobus van der Wath – Co-Founder & CEO, ANDAMAN PARTNERS China remains one of the world’s largest producers of resources and the largest consumer; and it is typically the largest importer of... 


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31st January 2025

Local manufacturer Metalen produces heat exchanger tubes in various alloy inner tubes with copper or aluminium fins in lengths of up to 15 m. An ISO9001 certification ensures controlled processes... 


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Water treatment prevents boiler damage
31st January 2025 By: Nadine Ramdass

Many companies often forgo water treatment as part of maintaining boilers to reduce operating costs and meet production demands, but failing to do so contributes to boiler failures, resulting in... 


Reliability, ease of maintenance key for critical mill pumps
31st January 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

Considerations of reliability, high levels of support and ease of maintenance are key when selecting mill pumps for mining operations, says Weir’s WARMAN pump products GM Marnus Koorts. The... 


ENHANCED POWER DELIVERY
Modular systems enhance power delivery efficiency and reliability, especially in remote areas
Modular solutions for African energy challenges
31st January 2025 By: Simone Liedtke

Electrical equipment supplier Trafo Power Solutions is advancing its African operations by formalising agreements for in-country support, an initiative that aligns with its strategy to ensure... 


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Zambia, DRC driving demand for pumps distributor’s dewatering solutions
31st January 2025 By: Tracy Hancock

The Grindex and Godwin dewatering solutions distributed by pumps specialist Integrated Pump Technology continue to grow in popularity in Africa, especially in copper-rich Zambia and the Democratic... 


MANOLI YANNAGHAS
Continuous monitoring prevents regressions, ensuring sustainable operational practices
Energy monitoring, management key to operational efficiency
31st January 2025 By: Simone Liedtke

As mining companies across Africa face growing challenges in energy management and sustainability, UK-based power management and analytics firm VoltVision is aiming to transform how energy is... 


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Port of Durban’s tugs berth world’s largest car carrier
31st January 2025

State-owned port and rail operator Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has achieved a major milestone in its journey to recovery with the on-time and seamless berthing of the world’s largest... 


Dwibin Thomas, GM at Honeywell sub-Saharan Africa
Dwibin Thomas
31st January 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

This week we profile Dwibin Thomas, GM at Honeywell sub-Saharan Africa, a provider of industrial and process automation solutions, including energy efficiency, sustainability and digital... 


District heating key to decarbonised energy
31st January 2025

District heating is currently underused in Europe but has the potential to assist Europe in meeting its near-term decarbonisation goals affordably, highlights a study released by technology group... 


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Updated boilers yield significant improvements
31st January 2025

The replacement of 78-year-old boilers at a Western Cape food processing plant by boiler operations and maintenance service provider Associated Energy Services (AES), has proven to be a valuable... 


OFF-GRID
JUWI Renewable Energies has reached financial close on a €30-million off-grid solar PV and battery storage solution for Eramet Grande Côte’s mine
Hybrid energy solution helps mine meet sustainability goals
31st January 2025

In a significant step towards sustainable mining in Africa, French multinational mining and metals company Eramet subsidiary Eramet Grande Côte, and South African renewable-energy company JUWI... 


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How should SA respond?
31st January 2025 By: Terence Creamer

Be it apartheid, State capture or even the government of national unity, South Africans know firsthand the importance and influence of politics on all aspects of life. There is a strong... 


PPC, Sinoma sign MoA for R3bn low-carbon replacement plant
31st January 2025 By: Irma Venter

Cement group PPC has signed a memorandum of agreement (MoA) with cement equipment and engineering company Sinoma Overseas Development Company for the construction of a new R3-billion low-carbon... 


Andrew Mentis
75 years strong – a legacy of excellence
31st January 2025

What started in a small backyard garage in 1948 has grown into a global leader in innovation and industry. Founded by Andrew Mentis, what is now simply known as Mentis, has spent 75 years pushing... 


When every second counts
When every second counts
31st January 2025 By: Yolande Botes

Pretoria Protein’s steam crisis put its operations at risk, highlighting why reliable suppliers are essential. Here’s how Energy Partners (EP) delivered a full solution in just 48 hours. 


Powerlines
Nersa approves 12.74% tariff hike for April 1, as Eskom reports R16bn interim profit
30th January 2025 By: Terence Creamer

The Energy Regulator, the National Energy Regulator of South Africa’s (Nersa’s) highest decision-making body, has granted Eskom a 12.74% tariff increase for implementation on April 1. The... 


Mines and Money Miami
Mines and Money Miami
30th January 2025

Mines and Money Miami, a key event for the mining industry, will take place on February 21-22, 2025, at the James L. Knight Center. This event brings together decision-makers from mining companies,... 


South Africa Presidency Project Management Office director Sikhulekile (Khule) Duma
Existing South African reforms set to lift growth to 3.5% by 2029, coal conference hears
30th January 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Existing economic reforms now in motion have the potential to lift South Africa’s economic growth rate to 3.5% a year by 2029, South Africa Presidency Project Management Office director Sikhulekile... 


India seeking energy, lithium investments in Argentina
30th January 2025 By: Reuters

India is looking to expand its investments in Argentina's mining, gas and oil sectors, with a focus on lithium, to secure resources needed for its energy transition, the country's mining secretary... 


MMC executive chairperson Bernard Swanepoel
MMC signs deal to get 70% of its power from NOA’s renewable sources
30th January 2025 By: Darren Parker

Manganese producer and exporter Manganese Metal Company (MMC) has entered into an energy supply agreement with integrated energy utility NOA Group to secure an estimated 70% of its electricity from... 


Processing at Richards Bay Minerals
RBM signs third PPA to procure a further 230 MW of wind power
30th January 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Heavy mineral sands producer Richards Bay Minerals (RBM) has signed a third power purchase agreement (PPA) which brings its total agreed renewable energy power arrangements to 500 MW. The latest... 


Glencore CEO Gary Nagle
Glencore’s steelmaking coal output up 165% y/y on the back of Elk Valley acquisition
30th January 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Despite reporting lower production from own sources for most of the commodities it mines for the 2024 financial year, diversified miner Glencore CEO Gary Nagle says output was in line with... 


WA Premier Roger Cook
WA Premier makes vanadium election pledge
30th January 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Western Australian Premier Roger Cook on Thursday pledged to support the vanadium industry if the Labor Party is re-elected to govern the state. Cook said his government would provide A$150-million... 


Canada Minister says any US tariff response would not single out Alberta
30th January 2025 By: Reuters

Any Canadian response to US tariffs will be regionally fair and equitable and not single out Alberta, Canada's main oil-producing province, Canada's Energy and Natural Resources Minister Jonathan... 


ABB advances R&D on eMine FastCharge solution
30th January 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

With an emphasis on continuous research and development, global technology company ABB is piloting new developments for its high-power stationary fast-charging solution, the eMine FastCharge – a... 


Navajo Tribe agrees to allow uranium shipments, ending six-month standoff
Navajo Tribe agrees to allow uranium shipments, ending six-month standoff
30th January 2025 By: Bloomberg

Energy Fuels reached an agreement with the Navajo Nation to resume transport of uranium ore on the nation’s territory after a six-month standoff that halted production at the company’s Arizona... 


James Ross | Senior Associate, Corporate & Commercial
The impact of the Climate Change Act on the mining industry
30th January 2025

James Ross | Senior Associate, Corporate & Commercial What are the key mechanisms under the Act, that mining organisations should be aware of, to reduce the risks of climate change impacts? The... 


Astron Energy Refinery plays a key role in supporting SA economy
Astron Energy Refinery plays a key role in supporting SA economy
30th January 2025

The Astron Energy Refinery in Cape Town plays a key role in ensuring security of supply for South Africa, as well as supporting important sectors of the economy, including mining. Astron Energy,... 


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The era of BESS has arrived and mines are taking notice
30th January 2025

Written by Lance Dickerson Businesses across sectors in sub-Saharan Africa are facing energy challenges that significantly affect their ability to trade. Unreliable infrastructure, and in some... 


Energy Webinar Speakers
South Africa moving in the right direction in transmission infrastructure rollout, but challenges remain
30th January 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

South Africa’s grid transmission infrastructure is constrained, and it is critical that this be dealt with to support the country’s goal of increasing its energy supply and diversifying its energy... 


Powerlines
Hikes alone won’t guarantee Eskom’s viability, warns AGSA as it releases alarming audit findings
29th January 2025 By: Terence Creamer

On the eve of the highly-anticipated announcement of Eskom’s tariffs for the coming three years, the Auditor-General South Africa (AGSA) has warned that tariff increases will fail to improve the... 


Uranium
Lotus secures additional uranium offtake with North American utility
29th January 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed Lotus Resources has signed another term sheet for uranium octoxide (U3O8) sales with North American utility PSEG Nuclear, a subsidiary of Public Sector Enterprise Group – a diversified... 


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New approach to leadership key to navigating 2025 mining industry challenges, report says
29th January 2025 By: Darren Parker

A new approach to leadership in the mining and metals sector will be key to navigating challenges, such as volatile supply chains and potential metal shortages, this year, with organisations that... 


Shifting from CAPEX to OPEX enables utility networks to transform and modernise for sustainable efficiency
Shifting from CAPEX to OPEX enables utility networks to transform and modernise for sustainable efficiency
29th January 2025

By: Nishan Baijnath - Systems Architect, Power Systems at Schneider Electric Modernising power networks through digitisation and innovative technologies, such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) and... 


Canada commits C$41m to Foran Mining’s McIlvenna Bay project
Canada commits C$41m to Foran Mining’s McIlvenna Bay project
29th January 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

The Canadian government has committed up to C$41-million in funding to Foran Mining’s McIlvenna Bay project in Saskatchewan, marking the first Strategic Innovation Fund (SIF) investment in a copper... 


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