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Blasting solution proposed for reactive iron-ore applications
15th November 2024

A decline in blast performance at an iron-ore mine in South Africa has led to the investigation of a new mechanism to prevent bulk emulsion breakdown, and to find innovative solutions to address... 


Survey probes how online platforms influence news consumption in South Africa
15th November 2024 By: Natasha Odendaal

With the imminent release of the provisional report on the Media and Digital Platforms Market Inquiry (MDPMI), the Competition Commission has revealed the results of a survey that investigated how... 


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Sustainability, community focus integral to agricultural business
15th November 2024 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

To demonstrate its commitment to sustainability and community empowerment, Stellenbosch wine producer Spier Wine Farm highlights the importance of remaining mindful of its environmental impact... 


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Level crossing incidents not only cost lives but also the economy, TFR CEO says
14th November 2024 By: Darren Parker

Railway safety incidents, such as pedestrian and vehicle collisions at level crossings, are not only tragic but are severely undermining South Africa’s rail recovery plans, Transnet Freight Rail... 


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Why gold equities are continuing to underperform the gold price
12th November 2024 By: Martin Creamer

Why is it that gold equities are continuing to underperform the gold price? That is a question Mining Weekly put to Barrick president and CEO Dr Mark Bristow after he noted the lag of gold equities... 


President Donald Trump
Climate skeptics urge Trump to boost coal, gut science in agencies
12th November 2024 By: Bloomberg

Activists who dispute the severity of climate change enjoyed cachet in Donald Trump’s first administration and salivated over the prospect of his return to the White House. Now that he’s won,... 


Schneider Electric powers NBOX1, East Africa’s Largest Hyper Cloud Data Centre
Schneider Electric powers NBOX1, East Africa’s Largest Hyper Cloud Data Centre
12th November 2024

Schneider Electric, the world’s most sustainable companyand leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, is the power infrastructure provider for East Africa’s first... 


Chilean regulator charges Codelco smelter over emissions violation
Chilean regulator charges Codelco smelter over emissions violation
12th November 2024 By: Reuters

Chile's environmental regulator has filed a charge against State-run miner Codelco over alleged emissions violations at its Potrerillos copper smelter in the Atacama region. The Superintendency of... 


Resolute CEO detention in Mali comes amid West Africa mining squeeze
Resolute CEO detention in Mali comes amid West Africa mining squeeze
12th November 2024 By: Bloomberg

Gold miner Resolute Mining finds itself at the center of a broad shakeup of regulatory regimes across West Africa following the detention of the company’s chief executive in Mali, as cash-strapped... 


Omnia CEO Seelan Gobalsamy
Omnia reports commendable increase in first-half operating profit
11th November 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

JSE-listed chemicals group Omnia has reported a 17% increase in operating profit to R802-million for the six months ended September 30, which CEO Seelan Gobalsamy says was driven by solid... 


Sibanye-Stillwater confirms signing of wage agreement with unions
11th November 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

JSE-listed Sibanye-Stillwater has confirmed that it has concluded wage negotiations at its South African gold operations, which began in July. A one-year agreement was reached with the... 


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Federal review of Phoenix project nearing completion – Denison
8th November 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

Canadian uranium company Denison Mines is advancing engineering and regulatory efforts for its planned Phoenix project in Saskatchewan, targeting a final investment decision by mid-2025. This will... 


Marnus Koorts, General Manager Pumps Products at Weir
Unplanned mine dewatering calls for Weir's custom solutions
8th November 2024

In both opencast and underground mines, unexpected water ingress can severely disrupt production unless an effective dewatering solution can be quickly applied; some forethought will go a long way... 


MP Materials posts smaller-than-expected loss on higher output, sales
8th November 2024 By: Reuters

US rare earths miner and processor MP Materials on Thursday reported a smaller-than-expected loss in the third quarter, helped by higher production and sales volumes of the strategic materials. MP... 


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Supportive regulatory environment advances BESS
8th November 2024 By: Nadine Ramdass

State-owned electricity utility Eskom, with the South African government, has made significant progress in supporting battery energy storage systems (BESS), which is pivotal in ensuring energy... 


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College contributes to improving safety standards
8th November 2024 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Increased public interest in environmental and safety issues has accelerated the demand for occupational health and safety (OHS) professionals, thereby creating opportunities for individuals with... 


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Payment incentivisation to promote safety
8th November 2024 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Amid varying macroeconomic challenges affecting employees in the mining sector, greater emphasis should be placed on incentivising good safety behaviour at mining facilities in South Africa,... 


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Changing mindsets, behaviours for safety focus
8th November 2024 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

The prioritising of efficient health and safety practices through operational coaching is key in embedding the required habits and work routines for consistently safe working conditions and to... 


Municipalities urged to take urgent action on pollution
8th November 2024 By: Natasha Odendaal

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) is urging municipalities to step up efforts to resolve pollution of South Africa’s rivers. Municipalities that are discharging raw sewerage into water... 


Digital solutions service to mitigate auto-sector challenges launched
8th November 2024 By: Natasha Odendaal

A new digital solution service has been launched with the aim of mitigating some of the challenges the automotive sector has battled for years, including fraud, high costs and deteriorating... 


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Booyco Electronics
8th November 2024

South African pioneer of proximity detection systems Booyco Electronics continues to play a pivotal role in the quest for zero harm in the mining sector. Acknowledged as a leader in the field, the... 


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Ngualla rare earths project, Tanzania – update
8th November 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Peak Rare Earths has announced a capital raising to support its momentum at the project as it advances towards a final investment decision. 


Battery Energy Storage Systems
Battery Energy Storage Systems: Future-proofing your business
8th November 2024

As energy demands continue to soar globally, South African businesses must make critical decisions to secure their future energy needs. The integration of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) with... 


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Organised business embraces, with caveats, Climate Change Act
8th November 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

With climate change perceived as one of the critical challenges threatening the viability of businesses, infrastructure and natural ecosystems, industry bodies Minerals Council South Africa and... 


Regis takes federal govt to court over McPhillamys
Regis takes federal govt to court over McPhillamys
7th November 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

Gold miner Regis Resources is taking legal action against the Australian government over a decision that has effectively halted its McPhillamys gold mine project in New South Wales. The ASX-listed... 


AngloGold's Iduapriem mine
AngloGold posts massive increase in quarterly earnings; proposed Ghana JV with Gold Fields still on hold
7th November 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Following gold miners Gold Fields and AngloGold Ashanti’s announcement last year that they intend to enter into a joint venture (JV) in Ghana, the companies have advised it has not yet received the... 


School leavers – have you considered a rewarding career path in mining?
School leavers – have you considered a rewarding career path in mining?
6th November 2024

By: Jacques Farmer - Managing Director at PRISMA Training With a multitude of vocational choices available for matriculants and school leavers, the mining industry offers a variety of rewarding... 


Republican Presidential nominee and former US President Donald Trump takes the stage with his wife Melania, his son Eric, and his daughter-in-law Lara, following early results from the 2024 US Presidential election in Palm Beach County Convention Center, in West Palm Beach, Florida.
Commodities under pressure on likely Trump win in US Presidential race
6th November 2024 By: Reuters

Commodities from oil to metals and grains slid on Wednesday as the dollar strengthened, with investors increasingly pricing in that Donald Trump will win the US Presidential election. Trump has... 


St Barbara raises A$110m to accelerate Simberi expansion
St Barbara raises A$110m to accelerate Simberi expansion
5th November 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

Australia’s St Barbara on Tuesday announced plans to raise up to A$110-million to fast track the expansion of its Simberi gold mining operation, in Papua New Guinea. St Barbara aims to accelerate... 


Canada proposes sharp cut in oil and gas sector emissions by 2030
5th November 2024 By: Reuters

The Canadian government on Monday released draft regulations that would cap emissions of greenhouse gases from the oil and gas sector by 35% from 2019 levels, slightly less than initially... 


Filter supplier advancing sustainable mining operations through advanced filtration solutions
Filter supplier advancing sustainable mining operations through advanced filtration solutions
4th November 2024 By: Shannon de Ryhove

A recent webinar, hosted by Creamer Media Webinars on behalf of advanced filter supplier Donaldson, focused on advanced filtration solutions as a means to sustainable mining operations. The... 


Leaders in Government and SOE’s ready to Develop, Unite and Empower – it’s DUE!
Leaders in Government and SOE’s ready to Develop, Unite and Empower – it’s DUE!
4th November 2024

Women-owned conference company Pinpoint Stewards are adamant to gather leaders in  Government and SOE’s at the end of November.  To ensure more women are able to join the leadership... 


Canada to unveil long-awaited plan for emissions cap on oil and gas sector
Canada to unveil long-awaited plan for emissions cap on oil and gas sector
4th November 2024 By: Reuters

Canada will on Monday unveil the details of its long-awaited plan to cap emissions of greenhouse gases from the oil and gas sector, an idea that the energy industry and some provinces strongly... 


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Emmerson considers international arbitration in investment dispute with Morocco
1st November 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

London-listed potash development company Emmerson has engaged Boies Schiller Flexner as its litigation counsel in an investment dispute with the Moroccan government. The dispute arose out of... 


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South Africa looks to Africa and China ties as global trade fences go up
1st November 2024 By: Reuters

South Africa's trade minister said his country is pursuing more robust trade and investment ties within the continent and with China - its biggest trade partner - as the global trade environment... 


New Qld Mines Minister appointed
1st November 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The Queensland Resources Council (QRC) has congratulated Dale Last on his appointment as the state’s new Minister for Natural Resources and Mines and Minister for Regional and Rural Development.... 


Thompson Creek mine
Centerra plans to largely self-fund Thompson moly restart
1st November 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

Canadian miner Centerra Gold is systematically executing on its strategy by working through its portfolio to unlock value, reports president and CEO Paul Tomory. The TSX-listed gold-focused... 


Freeport probed by SEC over quake risk at Indonesia copper plant
Freeport probed by SEC over quake risk at Indonesia copper plant
1st November 2024 By: Bloomberg

The US Securities and Exchange Commission is looking into whether Freeport-McMoRan failed to disclose threats a severe earthquake could pose to its new $3.7-billion copper smelter complex in... 


Environmentalists sue over US approval of ioneer's Nevada lithium mine
Environmentalists sue over US approval of ioneer's Nevada lithium mine
1st November 2024 By: Reuters

Environmental and Indigenous groups on Thursday filed a lawsuit challenging the US Interior Department's approval of ioneer's Rhyolite Ridge lithium mine in Nevada, the first domestic source of the... 


A ninth-generation Tornado vertical lifting module with computer access panel
VLM first of its kind in S Africa
1st November 2024 By: Halima Frost

Warehouse storage solutions provider Logistics Systems Engineering (LSE) has successfully designed and installed what it says is South Africa’s first ninth-generation Tornado vertical lifting... 


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Summit highlights commitment to health
1st November 2024 By: Lynne Davies

France-headquartered multinational food products corporation Danone used its Danone Impact Summit 2024 – held last month – to reaffirm its commitment to health, through food, for as many people as... 


 Andrew Hardie, CEO of Pay@
Andrew Hardie
1st November 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

This week we profile Andrew Hardie, CEO of Pay@, a payments aggregator.  


The new Seabourne Logistics comprehensive logistics facility in Kempton Park, Johannesburg
New storage, logistics facility exceeding expectations
1st November 2024 By: Halima Frost

The new premises of independent logistics service provider Seabourne Logistics, which was meant to be a 11 000-pallet capacity contemporary office and warehouse complex, is now a comprehensive... 


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