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A new partnership between NWU Enterprises (Pty) Ltd and PRISMA Training Solutions, is set to reshape mining education in South Africa. This collaboration connects practical vocational training with...
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The African Association of Automotive Manufacturers (AAAM) has appointed Cabral Ngubane as its new project manager focused on expanding the manufacturing of components for original-equipment...
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“There is no force more powerful than a woman determined to rise.” – WEB Du Bois Women have long been part of the mining industry’s story—often hidden figures whose contributions were overlooked....
Originally trained in financial accounting and IT systems, Invincible Valves MD and CEO Pam du Plessis’s career path seemed unlikely to land her in heavy industry. She began as a contractor...
Xolile Dikobe Position: Komatsu Mining Technologies senior procurement officer Main activity of company: Original-equipment manufacturer of underground mining equipment Date and place of birth:...
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Manare Mokoatlo Position: Territory Manager, Orica South Africa Main activity of company: Explosives supply and blasting services Date and place of birth: 5 November 1987, in Ga Mashashane...
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A mechatronics engineer at TLT-Turbo Africa, Natascha Minges Freitas is a shining example of how technical expertise, curiosity and human-centred thinking can combine to create meaningful impact in...
Mogaleadi Seabela Position and company name: Deputy chairperson of Women in Mining South Africa and contractor performance management application manager at Anglo American Main activity of...
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Australia headquartered St Barbara plans to consolidate operations in Nova Scotia, around a centralised processing hub at 15-Mile.
Copper exploration and development company Koryx Copper has closed its previously announced bought deal public offering to advance technical studies on the project and continue exploration.
McEwen Mining expects to complete a feasibility study on the project in two months.
Africa-focused gold miner Perseus Mining has awarded a A$48-million engineering, procurement and construction management contract for the development of the project.
Aura Energy has concluded two agreements for the future sales of U3O8 concentrate from the project.
Canyon Resources has completed the first drawdown from its $140-million credit facility with AFG Bank Cameroon after satisfying the required drawdown conditions.
ASX-listed Perseus Mining says it is making solid progress at the Nyanzaga gold project, in Tanzania, as bulk earthworks continue to lay the foundation for future infrastructure. The company says...
Canada's Centerra Gold is pushing ahead with its self-funded gold growth strategy, announcing that the Goldfield project, in Nevada, has received board approval to proceed to construction following...
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Anglo American-backed industrial decarbonisation venture PeroCycle has appointed Grant Budge CEO. This coincides with the opening of a £4-million seed round to fund pilot deployment of PeroCycle’s...
As the pioneer of Proximity Detection System (PDS) technology in South Africa, Booyco Electronics continues to play a leading role in helping mines align with evolving safety legislation. According...
McEwen Mining expects to complete a feasibility study for its Los Azules copper mine in Argentina in two months, paving the way for the Canadian miner to seek $600-million in financing needed to...
National mineral research organisation Mintek has called on young researchers to register for the second yearly Mintek-Science Convention for Innovators (SCi), a national platform for emerging...
Air Products launched their latest production asset, the Midlands carbon dioxide (CO2) Facility in Sasolburg, which accentuates their strategic decision to diversify its CO2 sources and to fill the...
ASX-listed Canyon Resources has completed the first drawdown from its $140-million credit facility with AFG Bank Cameroon after satisfying the required drawdown conditions, with the initial...
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