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Budding developer prioritises diversification
21st February 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

More opportunities are likely to emerge in the manganese value chain in future, following anticipated growth in demand for manganese ore and its products including ferromanganese. “This is being... 


Copper demand, prices likely to boom, despite uncertain macroeconomics
21st February 2025 By: Irma Venter

When looking ahead to 2050, the global economy is probably going to need about 80% to 90% more copper than what is being produced today – which adds up to between 50-million and 60-million tons a... 


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The advantages of Vacuum Impregnation in electrical rotating machine repairs at Delba Electrical
21st February 2025

Vacuum impregnation, particularly Vacuum Pressure Impregnation (VPI), is a highly effective process Delba Electrical uses in the repair and maintenance of electrical rotating machines. This... 


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Merlin diamond mine restart, Australia
21st February 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Lucapa Diamond Company plans to restart production at the Merlin diamond mine over two phases. 


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Kansanshi mine – S3 expansion project, Zambia – update
21st February 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

The project is on track for completion by mid-2025. 


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Molo graphite mine expansion, Madagascar – update
21st February 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Strategic materials development company NextSource remains committed to ramping up and expanding operations at its Molo graphite mine despite ongoing market challenges. 


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La Libertad Complex, Nicaragua
21st February 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

A gold mine in the municipal area of La Libertad, Chontales Department, in Nicaragua. 


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Industry revitalisation requires political will
21st February 2025 By: Lynne Davies

While the South African defence industry grew significantly in the late twentieth century, it has been in decline ever since, owing to budget cuts as well as diminished support from the South... 


Gold Fields CEO Mike Fraser
Gold Fields boosts free cash, uplifts dividend, outlines South Deep renewables outlook
20th February 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Johannesburg- and New York-listed Gold Fields on Thursday, February 20, delivered an attributable profit of $1 245-million for the year to the end of December, which was well up on the $703-million... 


Tertiary Minerals advances drilling at Konkola West
20th February 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Aim-listed Tertiary Minerals has reported that the drilling of hole KWDD001 at its Konkola West copper project, in Zambia, has advanced past 2 600 m down-hole depth and is now drilling ahead in the... 


The return of the CASE Operators Club at Bauma 2025
20th February 2025

Exclusive benefits and a thriving community for CASE machine operators Munich, February 18, 2025 – CASE Construction Equipment is excited to announce the return of the CASE Operators Club at Bauma... 


Aramine announces participation in Bauma 2025 & showcases groundbreaking innovations
20th February 2025

Aramine, a global leader in underground mining equipment, proudly celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, announces its participation in Bauma 2025, the world's leading trade fair for... 


Bauma 2025 - the heartbeat of the global construction industry
20th February 2025 By: Shannon de Ryhove

World leader in trade fairs for construction machinery, building material machines, mining machines, construction vehicles and equipment, Bauma is set to return to Munich from April 7 to 13, 2025.... 


The sensory reaction of BMS
The sensory reaction of BMS
20th February 2025

By: Mark Freeman - Offer Manager, Digital Building for Anglophone Africa at Schneider Electric Our senses play a vital role in how we perceive, experience and react to the world around us; it forms... 


Faan Bornman, Technology Manager – Processing Equipment, Multotec
Multotec opens test work and showroom facility, available to local and global clients
20th February 2025

( Virtual Showroom ) Multotec is proud to announce that it has opened its consolidated research and development and test work facility, designed to improve process flow to efficiently serve the... 


The Gamsberg zinc mine
Aveng shares details of Moolmans subsidiary's R10.6bn contract at Gamsberg
19th February 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

JSE-listed Aveng confirmed on February 19 that its contract mining subsidiary Moolmans had concluded a new 60-month contract, valued at about R10.6-billion, at the Gamsberg zinc mine, in the... 


The Stillwater mine
Sibanye-Stillwater flags narrowed 2024 full-year loss a share; a further $500m impairment
19th February 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Multinational mining and metals processing group Sibanye-Stillwater expects to report a loss a share of between R2.45 ($0.13) and R2.71 ($0.15) for the financial year ended December 31, which would... 


Metso awarded contract to repair, upgrade bucket-wheel stacker reclaimer
19th February 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Materials handling and mining equipment company Metso has been awarded an order to provide repairs and upgrades for a bucket-wheel stacker reclaimer at a customer’s stockyard operations in Africa.... 


The recently commissioned greenfields aggregate plant for Pilot Crushtec’s customer in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)
Largest Pilot Modular aggregate plant commissioned in the DRC
19th February 2025

In a milestone project, Pilot Crushtec International has commissioned its largest ever Pilot Modular plant. Supplied to produce five aggregate sizes for an existing customer in the Democratic... 


Chinese lithium company halts tech exports as trade tensions build
19th February 2025 By: Reuters

A Chinese company has stopped exporting a piece of equipment used to process the electric vehicle battery metal lithium, in the clearest sign yet manufacturers are already implementing export... 


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Kumba posts lower earnings, dividend as steel demand weakened in 2024
18th February 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Anglo American subsidiary Kumba Iron Ore has reported a 17% lower total dividend for the year ended December 31, on the back of steel market and iron-ore pricing dynamics. The company’s total... 


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Infrastructure slowdown in Australasia impacts on Aveng’s revenue
18th February 2025 By: Darren Parker

JSE-listed engineering-led contractor Aveng has reported an 8.1% decline in revenue to R16.6-billion for the six months ended December 31, 2024, down from R18.6-billion in the prior period. The... 


Master Drilling executive director Koos Jordaan
New diamond-enabled cutting technology partnership announced
18th February 2025 By: Shannon de Ryhove

World leader in the design, development and production of synthetic diamond advanced material solutions Element Six, part of the De Beers Group, and global leader in drilling technology solutions... 


The feed conveyor discharge chute at an iron ore mine is designed for seamless material transfer, reducing spillage and dust while improving efficiency
Optimising material transfer across industries with advanced handling solutions
18th February 2025

Efficient material transfer is a critical component of any materials handling operation, regardless of the commodity being moved. Whether handling coal, minerals, aggregates or other bulk... 


NextSource balancing ramp up of Molo graphite mine with demand
17th February 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Canada-listed NextSource Materials remains committed to ramping up and expanding operations at its Molo graphite mine in Madagascar, despite ongoing market challenges. The company, headed by Hanré... 


Nils-Peter Ahlqvist, Sales Support Manager Africa & Latin America – Crushing Division at Sandvik Rock Processing
Sandvik Rock Processing introduces remote monitoring service in Africa
17th February 2025

At a time when quarries and mines seek to optimise their operations and ensure continuous improvement, remote monitoring of crushing data is becoming a crucial element of day-to-day procedures. To... 


Kilifi plant modifications to be completed this quarter, Marula says
14th February 2025 By: Darren Parker

Modifications to AQSE- and A2X-listed Marula Mining’s Kilifi manganese processing plant, in Kenya, remain on schedule to be completed in the first quarter, the company said on February 14. The work... 


WELL-SUITED
The simplified overhead crane is well suited to standard factory and mining applications
Tailored crane solutions advancing DRC mines
14th February 2025 By: Simone Liedtke

Crane manufacturer Condra is solidifying its position as a supplier of cranes in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), leveraging its expertise in durable, application-specific equipment to meet... 


NOMSA MBERE
By fostering public-private partnerships, the DRC can address critical infrastructure deficits
Infrastructure challenges undermine DRC’s mining potential
14th February 2025 By: Simone Liedtke

Despite possessing vast mineral wealth, including significant deposits of copper, cobalt and gold, the Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC’s) infrastructure remains a critical barrier to further... 


PROVEN RELIABILITY
IPR’s dewatering solutions, which include Atlas Copco submersible pumps, have proven themselves in managing water levels
Dewatering pump solutions tackle challenging environment
14th February 2025

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is notorious for its harsh mining conditions, with heavy seasonal rainfall and remote mining locations creating formidable obstacles for operations, and one... 


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Rebranded oil boosts automotive, equipment upkeep
14th February 2025

Leading oil and lubricants manufacturer Mobil has rebranded its Mobil Delvac extra high-performance diesel engine oil and launched the new brand to the South African market in December 2024,... 


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Additives improve efficiencies, cost savings
14th February 2025

A major challenge that industrial equipment and services supplier BMG frequently encounters during site visits is the adverse impact of the procurement of low-cost oils, with BMG agricultural,... 


NEWLY OPERATING
The recently commissioned greenfield aggregate plant for Pilot Crushtec’s customer in the Democratic Republic of Congo
Modular aggregate plant commissioned
14th February 2025

In a milestone project, local mobile and semi-mobile crushing and screening equipment provider Pilot Crushtec International has commissioned its largest ever Pilot Modular plant, which is being... 


SIZEABLE INVESTMENT
Katamba Mining has invested more than $80-million into the recommissioning of the dam
Miner recommissions hydropower station
14th February 2025

A joint venture between China’s Zijin Mining Group and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) State-owned mining company Cominiere Katamba Mining has seen the completion of the recommissioning of... 


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New lubricants better align with global trends
14th February 2025 By: Trent Roebeck

In its attempts to stay abreast of some of the most innovative solutions in the oils and lubricants sector, oils and lubricants company FUCHS LUBRICANTS SOUTH AFRICA is making significant... 


POWER-DRIVEN
WEG motors driving a blower on a mine in the DRC
Company geared to service DRC mining sector
14th February 2025

With a total mineral wealth estimated in the tens of trillions of dollars, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is one of the most strategic mining markets for motors and electrical solutions... 


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Bengwenyama platinum group metals project, South Africa – update
14th February 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

A final investment decision is expected in 2026. 


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Hope & Gorob copper/gold mining project, Namibia – update
14th February 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

UK-based copper/gold exploration and development company Bezant Resources has initiated a detailed optimisation programme to assess ore sorting recoveries for various sensor responses. 


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Karowe underground expansion project, Botswana – update
14th February 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Canadian diamond mining company Lucara Diamond Corp has reported substantial progress at the project. 


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Kolosori nickel project, Solomon Islands – update
14th February 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Base metals company Pacific Nickel requested a further extension of a voluntary suspension of its securities on the ASX on February 11 while it continues discussions regarding project funding. 


Location map of the Kône gold project
Koné gold project, Côte d'Ivoire – update
14th February 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Canada-based mineral resources company Montage Gold has committed to a significant number of long-lead item orders. 


Gold mineralisation at the Premier gold project
Premier gold project, Canada – update
14th February 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Canada-based gold and silver explorer Ascot Resources has announced a delay in the restart of milling operations at the project. 


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El Limón Complex, Nicaragua
14th February 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

A gold mine about 100 km north-west of the Nicaraguan capital city of Managua. 


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