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BHP, Curtin join forces on pioneering eDNA biodiversity project at Olympic Dam
15th August 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Diversified mining major BHP has partnered with Curtin University and the University of Adelaide on a ground-breaking research initiative at its Olympic Dam operation in South Australia, aiming to... 


Aqua Horizon Technologies
Sustainable water treatment for a changing world
15th August 2025

With over 30 years of experience, South African-based Aqua Horizon Technologies (AHT) is a global leader in water and wastewater treatment. Their technologies support industry and government in... 


Excavation at Sovereign Metals' Kasiya rutile/graphite project
Kasiya rutile/graphite project, Malawi – update
15th August 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Sovereign Metals has confirmed the mining method and finalised the fleet design for the project. 


Lithium stockpile at the Kathleen Valley project
Kathleen Valley lithium/tantalum project, Australia – update
15th August 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

The Australian government will invest A$50-million in Liontown Resources to help ramp up operations and transition to underground mining to boost domestic minerals supply. 


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Sisson tungsten/molybdenum project, Canada – update
15th August 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

The Canadian government has granted Northcliff Resources C$8.21-million to advance the project. 


Drill core from the Kabanga nickel project
Kabanga nickel project, Tanzania – update
15th August 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Japanese government agency Japan Oil, Gas and Metals National Corporation is considering signing up as a strategic partner. 


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Digital ore tracking cuts losses, boosts accountability
15th August 2025 By: Devina Haripersad

Enabled by radio frequency identification (RFID) devices and constantly evolving digital ore-tracking technology, South African-based mining tech company Simera Trace is helping mining operations... 


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Mining sector must embrace ethical tech shift
15th August 2025 By: Devina Haripersad

The mining sector is at a “critical turning point”, as rapid advances in digital and automation technologies, particularly AI, redefine how mines operate and compete, says mining equipment... 


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Africa must democratise access to innovation
15th August 2025

The time to ensure no one is excluded from Africa’s mining technology revolution is now, reports mining conference and exhibition Investing in African Mining Indaba disruptive technologies... 


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Innovative processing tech suitable for Aus ores
15th August 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

The mining industry has long grappled with the challenge of efficient mass transfer within metallurgical plants – a crucial factor that directly impacts both reagent consumption and mineral... 


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Conveyor chains benefit food, pharmaceutical production
15th August 2025

Industrial solutions provider BMG has a comprehensive range of power transmission components, including Italian-manufactured ZMC industrial conveyor chains, that offer dependable service in diverse... 


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CSIR to facilitate West Coast hydrogen master plan
15th August 2025 By: Halima Frost

The first phase of the West Coast Green Hydrogen Master Plan, in support of the establishment of the Saldanha Hydrogen Hub, has been confirmed and will be coordinated by the Council for Scientific... 


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Stronger manganese demand predicted despite challenges
15th August 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

There remains a defiant expectation of sustained growth in manganese demand over the long term, driven by traditional steel markets and the emerging demand from electric vehicle (EV) batteries,... 


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Cleaner water, smarter filtration, addressing reliability challenges in mining
15th August 2025

Water is a lifeline and a liability in mining. It enables processing, cooling and dust suppression –but when contaminated, it contributes to higher maintenance costs, increased downtime and... 


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Explosives supplier embeds presence on continent
15th August 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

With technology and innovation being at the “heart” of mining processes, bulk mining explosives and blasting technology supplier BME Australia GM Michael Wiseman says it is an imperative in... 


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Arrowsmith North silica sand project, Australia – update
15th August 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

The Western Australia Mines, Petroleum and Exploration department has approved the mining proposal for the project. 


Digital welding solutions to be showcased at SAISC event
15th August 2025 By: Nadine Ramdass

Industrial equipment and solutions supplier Bolt and Engineering Distributors (B.E.D.) and welding products manufacturer Fronius South Africa will showcase their advanced welding technologies at... 


Celebrating Africa’s Best: Winners of the 2025 Africa Supply Chain Excellence Awards Announced
Celebrating Africa’s Best: Winners of the 2025 Africa Supply Chain Excellence Awards Announced
14th August 2025

The winners of the 2025 Africa Supply Chain Excellence Awards (ASCEA) have been announced, shining a spotlight on the most transformative, resilient and forward-thinking supply chain projects... 


Energy audits pave a strategic pathway to sustainability and savings
Energy audits pave a strategic pathway to sustainability and savings
14th August 2025

Energy audits serve as essential tools for businesses looking to reduce costs and meet environmental targets. By analysing energy consumption across systems such as lighting, HVAC, ICT and water... 


Lake Resources halts trading on planned fundraising
Lake Resources halts trading on planned fundraising
14th August 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Lithium developer Lake Resources has requested a trading halt pending an announcement about a potential capital raising, the company said in a filing to the ASX on Thursday. The lithium company,... 


Antofagasta CEO Ivan Arriagada says the company expects more than 30% growth in output in the medium term.
Antofagasta half-year earnings surge 60% on higher copper demand, prices
14th August 2025 By: Reuters

Chilean miner Antofagasta posted a nearly 60% jump in half-year core earnings on Thursday, on higher production and prices its customers paid for energy transition material copper. Earnings before... 


A$23m capital raise keeps Centaurus' Brazil nickel project on path to 2026 FID
14th August 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed Centaurus Metals on Thursday announced firm commitments for A$20-million from Australian and international institutional and sophisticated investors in a placement to advance its... 


President Lazarus Chakwera and other leaders attended the official inauguration of the Kayelekera restart.
Lotus Resources relaunches Malawi uranium mine
14th August 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

ASX-listed Lotus Resources said on Thursday that Malawi’s President, Lazarus Chakwera, officiated the relaunch of the Kayelekera uranium mine in northern Malawi, as the project entered its final... 


Coal fly ash could yield up to 45 000 t/y of rare earth metal – more than twice Australia’s 2021 production and nearly 30% of current global output.
Australian university turns coal waste into critical metals opportunity
14th August 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Researchers at Australia's Monash University in Melbourne have developed a cleaner, more efficient method to extract rare earth elements (REEs) from coal fly ash, mine tailings and electronic waste... 


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Zambia prioritises copper output over pollution control, heightening environmental risks, BMI says
13th August 2025 By: Darren Parker

Zambia’s antipollution measures are unlikely to lead to major pollution reductions as the government continues to place a higher priority on copper output growth, BMI – a Fitch Solutions company –... 


Alternative building technology is the foundation for sustainable construction
Alternative building technology is the foundation for sustainable construction
13th August 2025

As the construction industry pivots towards sustainability, Alternative Building Technologies (ABT) are emerging as a transformative force. These innovative methods and materials are reshaping how... 


Creamer Media publishing editor Martin Creamer interviews TAKRAF South Africa MD Richard Späth about the group’s deep roots and forward-looking strategy
TAKRAF Groups marks 300 years with renewed focus on sustainable mining solutions
13th August 2025

Global mining technology company TAKRAF, which celebrates an extraordinary 300 years of industrial history in August, is marking the milestone by reaffirming its commitment to innovation,... 


East Africa – from start to finish – a marathon of longevity and success
East Africa – from start to finish – a marathon of longevity and success
13th August 2025

By: Ifeanyi Odoh - Country President, Schneider Electric East Africa  In this, the second and last in the blog series on East Africa’s growth and prospects for 2025 and beyond, I will taking a... 


Deputy Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and Environmental Affairs to address stakeholders at Africa’s Top Sustainability Summit
Deputy Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and Environmental Affairs to address stakeholders at Africa’s Top Sustainability Summit
13th August 2025

South Africa’s Deputy Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and Environmental Affairs, Bernice Swarts, will open this year’s fifth annual Sustainability Summit Africa, which takes place in Johannesburg... 


Oxygen producing machinery on site at a mine
On-site oxygen boosts gold recovery
13th August 2025 By: Devina Haripersad

Several gold mines across sub-Saharan Africa have confirmed that they are saving up to 70% in costs by switching from delivered oxygen to their own on-site systems, says oxygen and nitrogen... 


Seriti Resources CEO and new FutureCoal chairperson Mike Teke
Teke succeeds Ndolvu as FutureCoal chairperson
12th August 2025 By: Darren Parker

The Global Alliance for Sustainable Coal (FutureCoal) has appointed Seriti Resources CEO Mike Teke as its new chairperson, effective August 12, following the retirement of July Ndlovu.  As... 


Equinox moves Castle Mountain project into FAST-41 permitting lane
Equinox moves Castle Mountain project into FAST-41 permitting lane
12th August 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Toronto-listed Equinox Gold has announced that its Castle Mountain Mine Phase 2 project in California has been accepted into the US Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council’s FAST-41... 


This reclaimer chute at an iron ore mine shows how Weba Chute Systems controls material flow, reduces dust and protects downstream equipment in high-volume operations
Weba Chute Systems warns against oversimplifying chute design
12th August 2025

In the world of materials handling, transfer chute design is often underestimated - sometimes with costly consequences. While it may seem like a simple task, it is in fact one of the most complex... 


Barrick CEO Mark Bristow.
Barrick’s DRC gold mine is exemplary global advancer of African greenness, automation
12th August 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Africa received a strong thumbs up during the second-quarter presentation of Barrick as one of its “main cash generators”. “We saw solid performance across the portfolio,” Barrick CEO Dr Mark... 


SUISO founder Paul Erskine
Two contractors shortlisted for R31.5bn Hiryo coal-to-fertiliser project
12th August 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Two Chinese engineering companies, East China Engineering Science and Technology (ECEC) and Sinopec Ningbo, have made the final round of bidding for a basic engineering contract to build the... 


Ontario awards Seymour lithium project two 21-year leases
12th August 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed Green Technology Metals has secured two new 21-year mining leases for its Seymour lithium project that now provide full lease coverage over the proposed construction footprint. The new... 


zinc ingots
Hindustan Zinc becomes twenty-fifth ICMM member
12th August 2025 By: Darren Parker

The world’s largest and India’s only integrated zinc producer Hindustan Zinc has joined mining and metals advocacy group ICMM as its twenty-fifth company member.  In line with the ICMM’s member... 


Sovereign Metals confirms mining method, fleet design for Malawi
11th August 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Aim- and ASX-listed Sovereign Metals has confirmed the mining method and completed the mining fleet design for the Kasiya rutile/graphite project, in Malawi, representing another significant... 


Capstone Copper greenlights Mantoverde expansion in Chile
Capstone Copper greenlights Mantoverde expansion in Chile
11th August 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

TSX- and ASX-listed Capstone Copper has sanctioned construction of its Mantoverde Optimised (MV-O) project in Chile, following receipt of all required board and regulatory approvals, including the... 


Federal Energy and Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson
Canada invests in Northcliff's New Brunswick tungsten project
11th August 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

The Canadian government has awarded Northcliff Resources a C$8.21-million grant to advance its Sisson tungsten/molybdenum project in New Brunswick. The funds, provided by Natural Resources Canada... 


WA mines department approves Arrowsmith North silica sand project
8th August 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Western Australia's Mines, Petroleum and Exploration department has approved the mining proposal for the Arrowsmith North silica sand project, marking a milestone for VRX Silica as the company is... 


Schneider Electric reports significant sustainability milestones in Q2 2025
Schneider Electric reports significant sustainability milestones in Q2 2025
8th August 2025

Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, today announced its Q2 2025 extra-financial results, marking a pivotal moment as the company enters... 


Alternative building technology is the foundation for sustainable construction
Alternative building technology is the foundation for sustainable construction
8th August 2025

As the construction industry pivots towards sustainability, Alternative Building Technologies (ABT) are emerging as a transformative force. These innovative methods and materials are reshaping how... 


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