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Three gentlemen stood in frony of a yellow cutting machine from First Cut and Special Steels from left to right Harry Botha, Reggie Chiliza Eben van Eeden
Partnership shows success
28th April 2023

According to specialised steel engineer and manufacturer Special Steels sales manager Eben van Eeden the relationship between itself and South African cutting, welding and grinding consumables... 


Record demand pushes silver into biggest deficit on record
Record demand pushes silver into biggest deficit on record
19th April 2023 By: Mariaan Webb

Record global silver demand and a lack of supply upside have pushed the silver market to its second consecutive yearly deficit, with a shortfall of 237.7-million ounces last year, the Silver... 


G7 countries wish to develop a global commercial nuclear fuel market
18th April 2023 By: Rebecca Campbell

The five nuclear energy-using member countries of the Group of Seven major democratic economies (G7) on Sunday issued a joint statement announcing their intent to create a global commercial nuclear... 


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Sector stays sturdy despite challenges
7th April 2023 By: Halima Frost

The stainless steel sector remains steadfast in its resilience, and is even more determined to fight for its well-deserved place in growing the South African economy, says Southern Africa Stainless... 


Company launches platform for CNC machining
31st March 2023

With its “cutting-edge technology and facilities”, Sheet metal fabricator NORCK says it has started providing innovative, fast and reliable computer numerical control (CNC) machining services with... 


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AESPUMP: Leading pumping solutions company providing expert repair services
24th March 2023

AESPUMP is a leading provider of pumping solutions, offering top-quality repair and maintenance services for all types of pumps, compressors, and fans. Established in 2012, the company was founded... 


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Kathleen Valley lithium/tantalum project, Australia – update
24th March 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

Liontown Resources is evaluating the sale of direct shipping ore from its Kathleen Valley project as an opportunity for early cash generation. 


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Rand Refinery CFO urges for greater localisation in jewellery industry
20th March 2023 By: Darren Parker

The gold and silver beneficiation industry needs stronger localisation laws to protect local economic development of small-, medium- and micro-sized enterprises (SMMEs) who participate in the... 


Competition Commission Guidelines may be an effective intervention to move the steel sector into economic recovery
17th March 2023

The South African Iron and Steel Institute (SAISI) believes the Guidelines on Collaboration, published by the Competition Commission last year, enabling collaboration between competitors on... 


Practical means to preserve valves
10th March 2023

Ball, gate, globe, butterfly and check valves, as well as valve assemblies, are all common and critical components in the oil and gas industry. Their job of regulating hazardous fluid flow in... 


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Miner soars past hurdles, aims to expand in 2023
3rd March 2023 By: Nadine Ramdass

The refurbished Bibiani mine along with the Chirano mine, located in the north-western region of Ghana, are ahead of their respective timelines and expect to extend their life-of-mine to more than... 


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Investors pursue bullion over gold stock
3rd March 2023 By: Nadine Ramdass

While investors have slowly moved away from investing in individual gold mining companies, interest in buying gold as an investment increased towards the end of 2022. However, the lack of investor... 


Multotec celebrates 10 years of operating, expanding and giving back to the community in Mozambique 
2nd March 2023

Multotec Services Mozambique Lda, recently celebrated 10 years of operating in the Southern African country, where it established a branch to service clients in the coal fields in the Tete... 


This road could save the planet — and carve up Alaskan wilderness
This road could save the planet — and carve up Alaskan wilderness
28th February 2023 By: Bloomberg

Coldfoot, Alaska, is a lone truck stop-cafe-bar-motel 60 miles north of the Arctic Circle. It’s the last spot for northbound semis to gas up on their way to Prudhoe Bay and a place where camo-clad... 


Woodside posts impressive results
27th February 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Oil and gas major Woodside has reported a 73% increase in production volumes for full year ended December, driving a 142% increase in operating revenue and a 172% increase in earnings before... 


New ecofriendly blaster instrument introduced
17th February 2023 By: Leah Shelene Asaram

High-quality corrosion instrumentation supplier BAMR introduced the ecofriendly Bristle Blaster Cordless instrument – a product of blasting solutions company MontiPower – to the local market in... 


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Company now fully South African-owned
10th February 2023 By: Sabrina Jardim

Foundry and engineering company Thos Begbie is now wholly South African-owned after 15 years of offshore ownership. Thos Begbie’s top four senior management, together with four other South African... 


The Moa joint venture in Cuba
Moa JV expansion on track for completion next year – Sherritt
9th February 2023 By: Mariaan Webb

The expansion programme at the Moa nickel and cobalt joint venture (JV), in Cuba, is on time and budget for completion next year, says Canadian firm Sherritt. The $77-million two-phase expansion... 


Efficient Engineering is gearing up for continued growth
Building SA’s engineering base for growth
7th February 2023 By: Simone Liedtke

Already leveraging the global economic recovery, Efficient Engineering is gearing up for continued growth – while strengthening the industrial foundations of the South African economy. According to... 


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Namibia Chamber optimistic about industry’s 2023 prospects
27th January 2023 By: Nadine James

Mining industry organisation Namibia Chamber of Mines (NCM) states that it is “very positive” on the trajectory of the local mining industry, stressing that it expects it to grow on the back of... 


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Efficient Engineering
27th January 2023

With over 50 years of experience, Efficient Engineering specialises in the design, engineering and fabrication of equipment for the mining, earthmoving, materials handling and minerals processing... 


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Kathleen Valley lithium/tantalum project, Australia – update
27th January 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

Liontown has flagged a cost increase in the project. 


CLEAN POWER PUSH
The allocation of new renewable electricity capacity to support South Africa’s green hydrogen production goals will need to be included in the updated Integrated Resource Plan or as part of an associated energy plan for green hydrogen
S Africa must apply lessons from auto industry to green hydrogen sector – Patel
20th January 2023 By: Tracy Klückow

Lessons from South Africa’s extensive experience in the automotive industry need to be applied as the country focuses on building a green hydrogen sector, which could potentially produce... 


Air Products Welding – Focus on the Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) welding process
13th January 2023

Air Products’ Welding Specialist, Sean Young, a respected source of knowledge and skills Air Products is a leader in the industrial gas market, not only with regards to the quality of their... 


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Kathleen Valley lithium/tantalum project, Australia – update
13th January 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

Liontown Resources has struck a binding power purchase agreement with independent power producer Zenith Energy to supply electricity to the Kathleen Valley project. 


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Walyering licence granted
12th January 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Joint venture partners Strike Energy and Talon Energy have been awarded a production licence for the Walyering gasfield, from the Western Australian Minister of Mines and Petroleum. The two... 


Woodside awards equipment contract at US hydrogen project
20th December 2022 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Oil and gas major Woodside has awarded the liquefaction equipment contract at its proposed H2OK hydrogen project in Ardmore, Oklahoma, to Air Liquide Engineering and Construction. Air Liquide will... 


Akobo reports all mining activity is full speed ahead at Segele mine
19th December 2022 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Norway-listed Akobo Minerals’ efforts to develop the Segele gold mine, in Ethiopia, are progressing at pace with surface mining operations being under way and process plant parts having started to... 


Mixed performance for platinum jewellery demand in the third quarter
19th December 2022 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Platinum jewellery demand had a mixed performance in the third quarter, with the Platinum Jewellery Business Review showing year-on-year declines in demand in the US and China and increases in... 


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Cabinda phosphate project, Angola
9th December 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

A definitive feasibility study has shown that the project has robust economics, with relatively low capital expenditure requirements. 


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New welding equipment, training significant contributors in growth strategy
2nd December 2022 By: Tracy Klückow

To assist its growth strategy in an evolving local market space, specialist fabrication company Efficient Engineering has made a significant investment by procuring a state-of-the-art automated... 


Ground-breaking Structure Fabrication Inspired by the Everyday
30th November 2022

Imagine if constructing your next large structure fabrication was as easy as building Lego blocks? Industry innovators have made this possible with a seamless combination of 3D design, laser... 


Pensana reports early works are progressing well at Saltend, Longonjo
28th November 2022 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Rare earths developer Pensana reports that construction is progressing well at both its Saltend rare earths processing hub, in the UK, and its Longonjo rare earths mine, in Angola. The enabling... 


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Grinding Techniques – The fabricator’s choice when it comes to aluminium
24th November 2022

More aluminium is produced each year than any other non-ferrous metal. The demand for aluminium outweighs the supply offered in the market - this is evident in the current market price for aluminium. 


PGI highlights strong platinum jewellery demand growth in India
18th November 2022 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Despite uncertain global financial conditions and geopolitical tensions, India’s economy has been resilient this year. As a result, its jewellery industry has seen “exceptional growth”, with... 


Pipeline specialist eyes wider customer base after completing Seriti ESD programme
17th November 2022

Bulwane Projects and Maintenance is a company that operates in the engineering sector, specialising in pipeline repair and maintenance, as well as in light civil work and plant maintenance. The... 


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Saltend Chemicals Park rare-earth oxide separation facility, UK/Angola – update
4th November 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

Pensana has progressed to the construction phase at its Longonjo rare earths mining project, in Angola, and its Saltend processing hub, in the UK. 


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Gold demand firmer in the third quarter, council reports
1st November 2022 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

A healthy third quarter, driven by stronger consumer and central bank buying, helped year-to-date gold demand recover to pre-Covid levels, a new report published by industry organisation the World... 


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Stainless steel industry remains resilient amid post-Covid recovery
28th October 2022 By: Leah Shelene Asaram

The levels of local stainless steel consumption have been declining for the past eight years, however, the industry remains buoyant after having seemingly recovered from the effects of the... 


Scrap export ban detrimental to sector
28th October 2022 By: Leah Shelene Asaram

The Southern Africa Stainless Steel Development Association (Sassda) supports the proposed legislation to stop the economic damage caused by metal theft and infrastructure destruction. However,... 


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Kalgoorlie rare earths processing facility, Australia – update
28th October 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

Lynas has awarded a near A$33-million contract for the fabrication and installation of the kiln feed hood and waste gas treatment circuit at the facility. 


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Segele gold project, Ethiopia – update
28th October 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

South African mining contractor IW Mining has arrived on site at Akobo Minerals' Segele project. 


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Vidalia active anode material project, US – update
28th October 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

Syrah Resources has been considered for a grant by the US Department of Energy to support the potential expansion of its Vidalia facility. 


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