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Northam Platinum's Eland mine in South Africa
Northam receives positive credit rating amid improving operational profile
29th October 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Credit rating agency GCR Ratings has revised the outlook on JSE-listed Northam Platinum’s long-term issuer rating to positive, on the back of an improving operational profile, expected stronger... 


Take control of your environmental compliance with EnviroSys 9.4
Take control of your environmental compliance with EnviroSys 9.4
29th October 2025

Global information management software company, acQuire Technology Solutions (acQuire), has unveiled EnviroSys 9.4, delivering improved ways for environmental professionals to manage, identify,... 


Maryse Belanger
Bélanger appointed chair of Torngat
29th October 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Quebec-based Torngat Metals on Tuesday announced the appointment of Maryse Bélanger as chairperson of its board of directors. She joined the board in July. "We are delighted to welcome Maryse as... 


Vale makes third payment to Cyclone for Iron Bear development
Vale makes third payment to Cyclone for Iron Bear development
29th October 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

ASX-listed Cyclone Metals has received a further A$5.17-million from Vale. This is the third tranche of funding under the binding development agreement for the joint advancement of the Iron Bear... 


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Notice: Amendment to the First Round of the Gas IPP Procurement Programme
28th October 2025

On 14th of December 2023 the then Department of Mineral Resources and Energy, now Department of Electricity and Energy (the Department), issued the Request for Proposal (RFP) to procure 2 000 MW... 


The Phalaborwa project
Rainbow Rare Earths demonstrates resilience amid market challenges
27th October 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

With rare earth elements (REE) being vital to economic resilience and national security, the imposition of export controls by China in April, followed by further tightening proposed in October, has... 


Power quality audits are crucial to unlocking energy efficiency and reliability in the CPG industry
Power quality audits are crucial to unlocking energy efficiency and reliability in the CPG industry
27th October 2025

By: Wesley Govender - Digital Power Services at Schneider Electric In the fast-paced and highly competitive Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industry, the efficiency and reliability of manufacturing... 


FUCHS sets new standards in sustainability with certified Product Carbon Footprint tool
27th October 2025 By: Dimpho Madiba

The FUCHS Group, which operates globally in the lubricants sector, has introduced a groundbreaking milestone in sustainability: a certified, automated tool for transparent calculation of the... 


Kon Kweni construction edges closer as Ivanhoe Atlantic files cross-border ESIAs
27th October 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

US-based mining company Ivanhoe Atlantic has completed environmental and social impact assessments (ESIAs) and submitted permit applications to the relevant authorities in Guinea and Liberia,... 


International Press Release: Electrification Could Save Europe €250 Billion Per Year
27th October 2025

Schneider Electric, a global energy technology leader, today launches a new research report highlighting the role electrification must play in Europe’s future. Currently the electrification rate in... 


A Weba cascade chute installed at a coal mine in Mpumalanga, designed to control material flow and minimise dust and spillage
Weba Chute Systems MD unpacks industry shift in transfer point design
27th October 2025

As mining operations push for greater efficiency, safety and sustainability, the role of transfer points has moved from the periphery to the forefront of materials handling strategy. Mark Baller,... 


South Africa well represented at record-setting underground marathon
South Africa well represented at record-setting underground marathon
27th October 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Five South African mining professionals were among 55 runners from 18 countries who made history this weekend by completing the World’s Deepest Marathon, held 1 120 m below the surface in Boliden’s... 


Lindian says Kangankunde unaffected by Malawi export order
Lindian says Kangankunde unaffected by Malawi export order
27th October 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed Lindian Resources has confirmed that its Kangankunde rare earths project in Malawi remains unaffected by recent comments from the country’s leadership regarding potential restrictions on... 


The Kennetcott smelter
Trump reverses Biden-era rules on copper smelters
27th October 2025 By: Reuters

US President Donald Trump on Friday reversed a Biden-era air pollution rule that had imposed stricter limits on emissions from copper smelters. The copper rule, finalized in May 2024, had required... 


Trump strikes deals on trade, critical minerals in Southeast Asia
27th October 2025 By: Reuters

The United States signed a flurry of deals on trade and critical minerals with four Southeast Asian partners on Sunday, looking to address trade imbalances and diversify supply chains amid tighter... 


Oil tanks at BME's premises
BME nears 100% used-oil explosives breakthrough
24th October 2025 By: Darren Parker

Explosives manufacturer BME intends to replace 100% of the virgin oil used in the fuel phase of its emulsions with used oil within the next few years, Mining Weekly has learned. This would be a... 


Sweet 16! Engen Rocks as SA’s Coolest Petrol Station
Sweet 16! Engen Rocks as SA’s Coolest Petrol Station
24th October 2025

Engen celebrates 16 consecutive wins as South Africa’s “Coolest Petrol Brand” – and keeps the energy flowing with youth-led experiences. Engen has once again been crowned South Africa’s “Coolest... 


World’s Deepest Marathon ready to make mining and sporting history
World’s Deepest Marathon ready to make mining and sporting history
24th October 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

In a meeting of endurance, engineering and adventure, 60 runners from 18 countries will descend more than a kilometre below the surface this weekend to take part in the World’s Deepest Marathon —... 


Electric giants set to transform SA port and yard operations
Electric giants set to transform SA port and yard operations
24th October 2025

What if the future of South Africa’s logistics wasn’t just faster or cheaper - but cleaner, quieter and more sustainable? As the country’s ports and yards begin a steady shift toward electric heavy... 


Venetia senior GM Ntokozo Ngema pointing out impressive Venetia infrastructure to Mining Weekly’s Martin Creamer.
Venetia mine is sparkling as brightly as the diamonds it brings to surface
24th October 2025 By: Martin Creamer

The successful transition from opencast mining to underground mining is being achieved with considerable aplomb at Venetia Diamond Mine, which Mining Weekly has just visited. De Beers’ $2.3-billion... 


Engen Helps Power Marikana North High School
Engen Helps Power Marikana North High School
24th October 2025

Engen, in collaboration with Tharisa Mines, is proud to announce the rollout of a cutting-edge solar power system at Marikana North High School, marking another milestone in the company’s ongoing... 


Two landmark exhibitions set to transform industrial technology and renewable energy in South Africa
Two landmark exhibitions set to transform industrial technology and renewable energy in South Africa
24th October 2025

South Africa’s industrial and clean energy sectors celebrated a landmark moment today with the official launch of RE+ South Africa 2026 and the Cape Industrial Technology Exhibition (CITE) 2027.... 


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Hydrogen peroxide emulsions rolled out to SADC markets
24th October 2025 By: Donna Slater

Explosives and blasting company BME and Sweden-based explosives company Hypex Bio Explosives Technology (Hypex Bio) have advanced their partnership beyond Canada by initiating an infrastructure and... 


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Renewed strategy targets zero harm
24th October 2025 By: Devina Haripersad

The renewed Khumbul’ekhaya 2.0 safety and health strategy has been rolled out for the South African mining sector to eliminate fatalities, reduce life-changing injuries and embed a proactive safety... 


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Climate goals weighed against economic realities
24th October 2025 By: Devina Haripersad

South Africa’s mining industry is being positioned as a contributor to and an enabler of, the country’s climate transition, while its role in sustaining economic growth and jobs is also being... 


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Tailings retreatment has emerged as core part of modern mining
24th October 2025 By: Schalk Burger

While the viability of retreating mine tailings remains a key consideration – both for reprocessing these mining by-products and for determining the end-use of any reclaimed land – it has... 


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Tailings retreatment has emerged as core part of modern mining
24th October 2025 By: Schalk Burger

While the viability of retreating mine tailings remains a key consideration – both for reprocessing these mining by-products and for determining the end-use of any reclaimed land – it has... 


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Zanaga iron-ore project, Congo-Brazzaville
24th October 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Zanaga Iron Ore Company has confirmed the project's strong viability.  


Stibnite equipment
Stibnite gold project, US – update
24th October 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Perpetua Resources has started early works construction. 


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Afrimat interim results buoyed by asset integration
23rd October 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Multi-commodity, midtier mining company and construction materials provider Afrimat has made several key improvements, and the results of these interventions are now becoming tangible, as evidenced... 


Raubex flags 10% to 20% lower earnings for six months to end August 2025
23rd October 2025 By: Schalk Burger

JSE-listed infrastructure development and construction materials supply company Raubex, in a trading statement, says it expects its earnings a share (EPS) and headline earnings a share (HEPS) for... 


More than “Tick the Box” Engagement: Australia Needs to Catch Up to Achieve Genuine Partnerships with Indigenous Communities in Mining
23rd October 2025

Leading voices from the Australian mining industry and Indigenous business groups believe it is time Australia moved on from decades of compliance-driven “engagement” with First Nations... 


Efficiency first – the reimagined building of today and tomorrow
Efficiency first – the reimagined building of today and tomorrow
23rd October 2025

By: Thabang Byl - Buildings Segment Lead at Schneider Electric Philosopher Plato wisely said: “There is no harm in repeating a good thing”.  And whilst this sentiment translates into many aspects... 


Agrimin to withdraw from WA potash project following strategic review
Agrimin to withdraw from WA potash project following strategic review
23rd October 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

ASX-listed Agrimin Limited has decided to withdraw from its Mackay potash project, in Western Australia, following a strategic review that concluded continued investment in the sulphate of potash... 


The 6 Qualities That Open Doors for Young Engineers
The 6 Qualities That Open Doors for Young Engineers
23rd October 2025

By Pat van Wyk, Head of People, Culture, and Communications: Atana South Africa needs engineers who can think beyond calculations, blueprints and technical specifications. The challenges facing the... 


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Faster adoption of new technologies crucial as critical mineral demand outstrips supply, conference hears
22nd October 2025 By: Darren Parker

Mining technology research and development company Mining3 new mining technology and portfolio integration director Dr Alan Tordoir has urged the mining industry to accelerate the development and... 


blast at mine
South Africa set to trial nitrate-free hydrogen peroxide-based explosive tech soon
22nd October 2025 By: Darren Parker

Explosives technology company Hypex Bio Explosives Technology will soon introduce its novel hydrogen peroxide-based explosive technology to South Africa, aiming to improve safety, reduce emissions... 


Omnia Group CEO Seelan Gobalsamy
Omnia CEO highlights mining explosives industry talent gap
22nd October 2025 By: Darren Parker

JSE-listed Omnia Group CEO Seelan Gobalsamy has sounded the alarm on a growing shortage of young professionals entering the mining and explosives sectors, stressing the need to make the industry... 


blasting at open pit mine
BME emulsion tech reinforces commitment to sustainable blasting practices
22nd October 2025 By: Darren Parker

Mining explosives company BME has signalled a renewed focus on sustainable blasting solutions, highlighting the role of its emulsion technology in reducing environmental impact, improving safety... 


Rio Tinto weighs asset-for-equity swap with Chinalco to end governance gridlock, sources say
Rio Tinto weighs asset-for-equity swap with Chinalco to end governance gridlock, sources say
22nd October 2025 By: Reuters

Rio Tinto is exploring a potential asset-for-equity swap with Chinalco that would trim the Chinese investor's 11% stake, freeing up Rio to resume buybacks and pursue new strategic deals, three... 


How AVEVA’s digital technologies are transforming mining and metals operations
How AVEVA’s digital technologies are transforming mining and metals operations
22nd October 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Global industrial software leader AVEVA is helping mining, metals and minerals (MMM) companies redefine how they engineer, operate and grow through digital transformation. This was the key message... 


Perpetua breaks ground on Stibnite project
Perpetua breaks ground on Stibnite project
22nd October 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

US-based Perpetua Resources has broken ground on early works construction at its Stibnite gold project, advancing what will be the only domestic source of the critical mineral antimony. The company... 


Atlantic Nickel’s Santa Rita project in Bahia, Brazil
Appian, IFC launch $1bn mining fund for emerging markets
21st October 2025 By: Darren Parker

Investment adviser Appian Capital Advisory has announced the launch of a $1-billion fund targeting critical minerals and mining projects in emerging markets. The fund – launched in partnership with... 


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