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Boddington was Australia's biggest gold producer in the 2024/25 financial year.
Australian gold output hits 300 t again
1st September 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Australian gold mine production for the 2024/25 financial year reached 300 t, the highest yearly total since 2022/23, but falls short of the 328-t record set in 1999/20, according to... 


US energy data agency, after staff cuts, delays reports on uranium, international outlook
US energy data agency, after staff cuts, delays reports on uranium, international outlook
29th August 2025 By: Reuters

The US government's energy statistics arm, which has experienced staff cuts this year, said on Thursday it will delay publishing key energy data on uranium as well as its international outlook this... 


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Metal packaging increases circularity
29th August 2025

As metal packaging continues to be one of the most sustainable and recyclable forms of packaging on the plant, producer responsibility organisation for metal packaging MetPac-SA continues to... 


A young girl cooking on coal
LPG seen as key to securing women’s wellbeing in Africa
29th August 2025

Global advocacy body, the World Liquid Gas Association (WLGA), has revealed that women and girls in Africa lose up to five hours every day collecting fuel for cooking purposes. This time burden... 


Alpenglow and SLG personnel on site.
Project set to anchor LNG ambitions
29th August 2025 By: Devina Haripersad

A gas-to-power project under development is set to become a significant addition to South Africa’s Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (REIPPPP), delivering... 


ESSENTIAL FLEXIBILITY 
SNG could offer industries a level of flexibility that is essential for South African factories that cannot afford downtime
SNG could sustain industries till LNG rollout
29th August 2025 By: Devina Haripersad

Gas solutions company Eyona Gas believes that synthetic natural gas (SNG) could offer a real safety net for South African industries facing looming gas shortages in the future. As the country moves... 


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Energy firm makes major gas discovery in Mpumalanga
29th August 2025 By: Devina Haripersad

Perth-based gas exploration company Kinetiko Energy has confirmed one of South Africa’s most significant onshore gas finds, following about a decade of work in Mpumalanga. The company has drilled... 


SA emissions clampdown begins - industry urged to comment on draft plans by month-end
28th August 2025

By: Anton Ackermann and Alistair Young The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Dr Dion George, published the Draft National Greenhouse Gas Carbon Budget and Mitigation Plan... 


Understanding Catalytic Converters: The Key to Cleaner Air
Understanding Catalytic Converters: The Key to Cleaner Air
27th August 2025

(Virtual Showroom) Catalytic Converters (DOCs) utilize a catalyst, typically a precious metal coating such as platinum or palladium, to accelerate the chemical reactions between oxygen and... 


German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney.
Canada, Germany sign partnership to secure critical minerals supply chains
26th August 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Canada and Germany signed a joint declaration on Tuesday to deepen cooperation on critical minerals and energy, part of Ottawa’s efforts to strengthen ties with European allies and diversify supply... 


Tests validate SCP’s ability to improve concrete durability
26th August 2025

Innovative SprayLock Concrete Protection (SCP) technology provides a reliable and quantifiable improvement in the service life and structural integrity of concrete infrastructure, according to the... 


Diesel Emissions Made Easy: Understanding Diesel Particulate Filters (DPFs)
Diesel Emissions Made Easy: Understanding Diesel Particulate Filters (DPFs)
26th August 2025

(Virtual Showroom) Cleaner Air Through Advanced Filtration Diesel Particulate Filters (DPFs) play a crucial role in reducing harmful emissions from diesel engines. At HJS Emission Technology SA, we... 


Powerlines with Secunda in the background
Sasol wants electricity trading licence to add ‘flexibility’ as it mulls equity in renewables
25th August 2025 By: Terence Creamer

Sasol CEO Simon Baloyi has confirmed that the JSE-listed group has applied to the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) for an electricity trading licence, and is also planning to take... 


Sasol CEO Simon Baloyi
Sasol expects coal destoning investment to lift Secunda volumes
25th August 2025 By: Terence Creamer

Energy and chemicals group Sasol reports that construction of its coal destoning plant has been completed and that the facility, which should be ramped up to full production by December, is... 


Sasol's Secunda operation
Sasol swings to profit on higher chemical prices, lower writedowns
25th August 2025 By: Reuters

South African petrochemical firm Sasol said on Monday it swung to an annual profit on the back of higher chemicals prices, tighter cost controls and lower asset writedowns. The company, which... 


Santos extends exclusivity for $18.7bn ADNOC-led offer, profit declines
25th August 2025 By: Reuters

Australian gas producer Santos on Monday agreed to further extend the exclusivity period for an $18.7-billion takeover bid from a group led by Abu Dhabi National Oil Co (ADNOC), and reported a... 


US Defense Department to buy cobalt for up to $500m
US Defense Department to buy cobalt for up to $500m
22nd August 2025 By: Reuters

The US is seeking to procure cobalt worth up to $500-million for defence stockpiles amid the country's move to boost its critical mineral supplies. Companies have been scrambling to source rare... 


Women in Industry - Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr
Women in Industry - Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr
22nd August 2025

This Women’s Month, Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr celebrates the remarkable women of its diverse team—experienced legal professionals who deliver specialist advice and services tailored to each client’s... 


Workers on mining site, plant in background
Treating sustainability as a KPI helps company abate carbon emissions
22nd August 2025 By: Tracy Klückow

With a lofty goal of cutting its carbon emissions by 50% by 2030, minerals and mining technology solutions provider Weir is well ahead of meeting this target since introducing the initiative in... 


platinum ore
Tapering of EV demand not all bad news
22nd August 2025 By: Halima Frost

Although the slowing growth rate in the development of electric vehicles (EVs) in some major markets might negatively affect the demand for platinum-group metals (PGMs), it is important to consider... 


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Women in Industry - ENGIE South Africa
22nd August 2025

Global energy and services group ENGIE is focused on low-carbon energy and related services. It operates in three key business sectors: low-carbon electricity generation (including natural gas and... 


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A legacy of innovation and environmental leadership in South Africa
21st August 2025

Clean power production technologies provider Babcock & Wilcox (B&W) entered the South African market in 1891 to supply boilers to the country’s gold mining industry, at a time when the young... 


The Torrens Island power station
Investments keep Australia's grid reliability on track despite coal closures - AEMO
21st August 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Australia’s electricity grid is on track to meet reliability standards over the next decade, although the timely delivery of generation, storage and transmission projects will be crucial as coal... 


Mogalakwena mine
Lycopodium posts healthy full-year net profit from strong portfolio of projects
20th August 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

ASX-listed integrated engineering, construction and asset management company Lycopodium has delivered earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation of $68.7-million for the year... 


Gina Rinehart
Mining tycoon Rinehart joins push against costs of net zero
20th August 2025 By: Bloomberg

Mining tycoon Gina Rinehart, Australia’s richest person, has urged the country to ditch its pursuit of net zero emissions, insisting the costs of climate action will devastate sectors from... 


Global African Hydrogen Summit to Unite African and International Leaders to Accelerate Decarbonisation of Hard-to-Abate Industries
19th August 2025

Windhoek, Namibia - In a bold step towards reshaping the future of African industry, international technology transfer is emerging as a crucial catalyst in the decarbonisation of hard-to-abate... 


Woodside cuts exploration, shifts focus to $39bn project pipeline after profit drop
Woodside cuts exploration, shifts focus to $39bn project pipeline after profit drop
19th August 2025 By: Reuters

Woodside Energy said on Tuesday it will scale back exploration efforts and prioritise its $39-billion project pipeline to strengthen its balance sheet, after depreciation and decommissioning costs... 


Santos flags delay in finalising ADNOC-led offer beyond deadline
Santos flags delay in finalising ADNOC-led offer beyond deadline
19th August 2025 By: Reuters

Australia's Santos said on Tuesday that Abu Dhabi's National Oil Company (ADNOC)-led international consortium would not be able to finalise an $18.7-billion takeover bid for at least another four... 


BHP CEO Mike Henry says China and India demonstrate resilient economic and commodity demand growth.
BHP’s Henry sees resilient China, India commodity demand
19th August 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Diversified mining major BHP Group expects demand for raw materials to remain strong despite global policy uncertainty, with CEO Mike Henry highlighting resilient growth in China and India and an... 


Tackling Non-Revenue Water with digital precision
Tackling Non-Revenue Water with digital precision
18th August 2025

By: Kobus Vermeulen - Direct Sales Executive, Process Automation at Schneider Electric In a recent report by eThekwini Water and Sanitation (EWS), non-revenue water (NRW) accounts for 238,172... 


Thungela CEO July Ndlovu
Thungela lifts South African output, but soft coal prices remain a challenge
18th August 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

JSE-listed coal miner Thungela Resources has reported good growth in production from its South African operations for the six months ended June 30, but softer coal prices weighed on its financial... 


Lithium salt flats in South America
Bolivia election: What you need to know
15th August 2025 By: Reuters

Almost eight-million Bolivians are set to vote on August 17 for a new president, vice president and all legislative seats - 26 senators and 130 deputies. Ex-President Evo Morales, Bolivia's... 


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... 


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. 


Image of periodic table symbol for uranium
Rook I uranium project, Canada – update
15th August 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

NexGen Energy has doubled its contracted sales volumes to more than ten-million pounds as the company advances its project. 


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Smart tech improves safety, decision-making
15th August 2025 By: Devina Haripersad

Smart wearable technologies and connected personal protective equipment (PPE) to improve safety, visibility and decision-making for mineworkers in high-risk environments are being developed by... 


A generic image of manufacturing operations
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... 


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... 


Origin Energy CEO warns Australia's green shift costlier, slower than expected
14th August 2025 By: Reuters

Australia's top electricity and gas retailer Origin Energy said its green transition was proving slower and more costly than expected, while flagging its coal plant could run beyond 2027. The... 


Lithium-Power Batteries enhance workplace safety
Lithium-Power Batteries enhance workplace safety
13th August 2025

Whether it is wearing the correct Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), keeping aisles clear of obstacles or adhering to local and international material handling equipment safety standards, safety... 


Coltan mining in the DRC
Inside the mine that feeds the tech world - and funds Congo’s rebels
13th August 2025 By: Reuters

Under the watchful eye of M23 rebels in the hills around the Congolese town of Rubaya, a line of men in rubber boots ferry sacks full of crushed rocks up winding paths cut into the slopes. The... 


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... 


Vesconite Hilube bushings have been repeatedly ordered for Roper gear pumps
Oil and gas supplier turns to Vesconite Hilube bushings for Roper gear pumps
12th August 2025

A supplier of premium products and services to the oil and gas service industry has repeated purchases of Vesconite Hilube bushings for Roper gear pumps, following the bushings' successful in-field... 


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