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Queensland backing Kestrel Coal to waste gas-to-energy project
20th September 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The Queensland government has announced its backing for a new gas-to-electricity power project that will reduce mining emissions by more than one-million tonnes of CO2. The government is investing... 


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Governing framework adherence key to HVAC-R development
20th September 2024 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Contractor association the South African Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Contractors Association (Saracca) highlights the imperative of setting fair and feasible governing standards to establish... 


The above image depicts the pouring of an N’GENIUS Series grade from furnace into ladle at Furniss & White
UK foundry first user of new austenitic steels
20th September 2024

British steel foundry Furniss & White has become the first company in the world to manufacture castings using an “innovative new series of high-strength austenitic stainless steels”. Furniss &... 


New biomass plant in Pretoria in the offing
20th September 2024 By: Natasha Odendaal

Bio2Watt Energy Holdings (BEH) has appointed SRK Consulting as the independent environmental consultant to undertake the environmental permitting processes for a new biogas plant near Pretoria. The... 


The evolution and future of ESG in the mining industry
The evolution and future of ESG in the mining industry
19th September 2024

By - Phillipa Burmeister ( Virtual Showroom ) Like many life-changing decisions, mine was taken on a Tuesday with only the most cursory consideration and little understanding of how it would affect... 


Public Works and Infrastructure Deputy Minister Sihle Zikalala.
South Africa's green hydrogen programme attracts R800bn in projects – Deputy Minister
18th September 2024 By: Martin Creamer

South Africa’s national green hydrogen programme has attracted projects worth R800-billion-plus, Public Works and Infrastructure Deputy Minister Sihle Zikalala said on Wednesday, when he called on... 


BHP's Nickel West operations in Australia
BHP's Australian nickel stoppages spoil plans for LME alternative
18th September 2024 By: Reuters

Plans for two new nickel trading platforms to challenge the London Metal Exchange (LME) have been blown off course by BHP's planned suspension of its plants in Western Australia, which has... 


Coal India eyeing Argentina, Chile for critical minerals, says official
18th September 2024 By: Reuters

State-run Coal India is scouting for critical minerals in Argentina and is in talks with officials in Chile for lithium, India's federal mines secretary V. L. Kantha Rao said on Wednesday. India... 


Dr Philipp Walter, Executive VP Business Line Hydrogen Systems, Global Business Unit Heraeus Precious Metals.
Platinum group metals can play essential decarb role beyond hydrogen ­– Heraeus
17th September 2024 By: Martin Creamer

Platinum group metal (PGM) catalysis can play an essential decarbonising role beyond hydrogen generation, where its use in proton exchange membrane (PEM) technology for water electrolysis and fuel... 


Silver Wheaton president and CEO Randy Smallwood
Wheaton launches $1m Future of Mining challenge
17th September 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Precious metals streaming company Wheaton Precious Metals has unveiled the Future of Mining Challenge, a new initiative offering a $1-million prize to advance groundbreaking mining technologies.... 


Platinum Group President and CEO Frank Hallam.
Stronger-than-ever feasibility thumbs up for R18bn platinum group metals project in Limpopo
16th September 2024 By: Martin Creamer

The latest independent definitive feasibility study (DFS) for the Waterberg platinum group metals (PGM) project in Limpopo is even more emphatic on the economic viability and wealth creation... 


West Africa’s sustainability journey is truly underway
West Africa’s sustainability journey is truly underway
16th September 2024

By Obinna Uche, Sales Director, Power Systems Division at Schneider Electric Anglophone West Africa West Africa is prioritising sustainability.  In countries like Nigeria, we are seeing an... 


Multotec exhibited innovative integrated solutions at Electra Mining Africa, demonstrating its flexibility and technical expertise
Multotec exhibited innovative integrated solutions at Electra Mining Africa, demonstrating its flexibility and technical expertise
16th September 2024

In the evolving world of mining and mineral processing, Multotec remains steadfast in its commitment to driving innovation through research and development. This dedication was highlighted at... 


Sanedi renewable energy project manager Dr Karen Surridge
Green hydrogen potential hinges on collaboration, more standards – SANEDI
13th September 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

South African National Energy Development Institute (SANEDI) renewable energy project manager Dr Karen Surridge says South Africa has a unique opportunity to participate in the global shift towards... 


Britain's approval for new coal mine unlawful, court rules
Britain's approval for new coal mine unlawful, court rules
13th September 2024 By: Reuters

Britain's approval of its first new deep coal mine in decades was unlawful, London's High Court ruled on Friday following a legal challenge brought by environmental campaigners. Friends of the... 


A mine in Zambia owned by First Quantum Minerals
Zambian copper mines desperate for power find an unlikely saviour
13th September 2024 By: Bloomberg

Zambia’s biggest mines are turning to a surprising power source as the copper-producing nation battles an unprecedented energy crisis: South African electricity company Eskom Holdings, which until... 


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Square peg
13th September 2024 By: Terence Creamer

The haste at which the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) is moving to remedy the embarrassment of having to withdraw the Ministerial determination opening the way for the... 


Welding Alloys South Africa (WASA)
Welding Alloys South Africa (WASA)
13th September 2024

Welding Alloys South Africa (WASA) is a South African subsidiary of Welding Alloys. The Welding Alloys group covers more than 150 countries and territories throughout a network of over 30... 


Hope for South African ferroalloys industry despite green transition challenges
12th September 2024 By: Darren Parker

Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources* beneficiation economics director Kagiso Menoe has said that, despite the challenges brought about by the global green transition, government's outlook... 


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Kal Tire driving mining sustainability in South Africa through innovation
11th September 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Canadian-headquartered independent tyre dealer Kal Tire, through its Mining Tire Group, has invested considerably in innovation to provide mining customers with tools and offerings that can help... 


Green hydrogen - all that and storage too
Green hydrogen - all that and storage too
11th September 2024

By: Dwibin Thomas - Cluster Automation Leader at Schneider Electric A recent report published  by ScienceDirect, highlights two storage technologies: battery storage (BS) which is generally... 


Cobalt produced in the DRC
Net zero needs more metals, but less extraction from the earth
11th September 2024 By: Bloomberg

The mining industry is currently one of the most significant contributors to planet-warming emissions — but it's on track to become one of the most important sectors for a net-zero future. Annual... 


LAPP delivers innovative connection solutions like no other! Alive By LAPP!
LAPP delivers innovative connection solutions like no other! Alive By LAPP!
10th September 2024

Cable and connector provider LAPP stands for innovative connection solutions like no other, as the global market leader supplies everything from cable, connectors and accessories to fully... 


China has more than 1bn t/y of new coal mines in pipeline, report says
China has more than 1bn t/y of new coal mines in pipeline, report says
10th September 2024 By: Reuters

China accounts for more than half of the world's pipeline of new coal mines, risking a significant increase in methane emissions, a new study published on Tuesday showed. China is developing... 


Epiroc Highlights at Electra Mining: Pioneering Underground Innovations
Epiroc Highlights at Electra Mining: Pioneering Underground Innovations
9th September 2024

At Electra Mining Africa, running from September 2-6 at Nasrec, Epiroc South Africa is set to showcase cutting-edge products designed to advance mining technology. Saltiel Pule, Epiroc’s... 


Gold cubes
Metals Focus reports positive contributions from gold miners globally in 2023
6th September 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Precious metals consultancy Metals Focus finds that combined Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from gold mining companies decreased by 5.4% year-on-year in 2023, amounting to 27 249... 


A rebranded WEG set to make powerful debut at Electra Mining Africa
A rebranded WEG set to make powerful debut at Electra Mining Africa
6th September 2024

For over four decades, WEG has established a formidable presence in Africa, consistently showcasing its industry-leading capabilities at Electra Mining Africa under the Zest WEG brand. This year,... 


A Liberalised Energy Market and the Path to Net Zero
A Liberalised Energy Market and the Path to Net Zero
6th September 2024

Energy aggregators, such as NOA Group, are playing a crucial role in South Africa's evolving liberalised energy market, acting as a bridge between electricity producers and consumers and... 


The Pluto LNG plant
Woodside raises $2bn in bonds amid rising investor worries over capex plans
6th September 2024 By: Reuters

Australia's Woodside Energy raised $2-billion in the US bond market, it said on Friday, driving it shares lower on growing worries over the oil and gas producer's capital expenditure plans. The... 


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Panel to highlight Angolan projects
6th September 2024

In a press release published last month, it is noted that the upcoming Angola Oil & Gas (AOG) conference – with the theme ‘Crude to Commercial’ – will include a panel discussion on the country's... 


A man and woman, in EnviroServ attire and PPE sorting through waste at one of its sites
Company prioritises local sustainability pillars
6th September 2024 By: Halima Frost

As testament to its renewed commitment to sustainability and generating shared value for customers, global waste and wastewater management company EnviroServ has earmarked three key pillars to... 


MILLING PRODUCTS Metso received a €20-million order to deliver grinding mills to an African copper mining project, including energy-efficient HIGmill high-intensity stirred mills with auxiliary equipment and services
Products reintroduced, mill order received
6th September 2024

In June, industrial machinery company Metso announced its reintroduction of the OtoVent off-gas treatment technology for the quenching of various types of off-gases in non-ferrous and ferrous... 


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BME’s environmental endeavours boost ESG
6th September 2024

BME, the mining segment of JSE-listed Omnia, has made significant advances in sustainability and continues to push boundaries by finding better ways to achieve its environmental, social and... 


Location map of the Browns Range project
Browns Range heavy earths pilot plant development project, Australia – update
6th September 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Northern Minerals has received approval under the Environmental Protection Act for strategic amendments to its project. 


TFR locomotives
Private train operators could access Transnet's rail network by April 2025, says business development exec
5th September 2024 By: Schalk Burger

State-owned Transnet Group chief business development officer Yolisa Kani has said calls for applications for private train operators wanting to access the freight rail network are likely to open... 


Advanced Group leading African market in total risk management
Advanced Group leading African market in total risk management
5th September 2024

Since its modest inception in 2000, the Advanced Group of Companies has evolved into a formidable presence within the risk management, risk mitigation and emergency response markets. Rooted in... 


Sherry Duhe
Santos CFO change throws spotlight on top job succession
5th September 2024 By: Reuters

Australian energy giant Santos has appointed former Woodside and Newcrest senior executive Sherry Duhe as its finance chief, the company said on Thursday amid rising market speculation about a... 


BME MD Ralf Hennecke
BME, Hypex Bio continue to drive environment-friendly explosives
3rd September 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

With 20-million tonnes of bulk nitrate-based explosives being used every year in the mining industry, contributing significantly to greenhouse-gas (GHG) emissions, explosives and detonation... 


Sasol CEO Simon Baloyi
Sasol confirms refinements being made to emissions reduction pathway
3rd September 2024 By: Terence Creamer

Energy and chemicals group Sasol has reiterated that its target to reduce its greenhouse-gas (GHG) emissions by 30% by 2030 remains in place, but has also confirmed that it is refining its... 


South Africa is losing its trade competitiveness edge
2nd September 2024 By: Schalk Burger

Enormous investments are being made in ports, rail and transport logistics in Southern Africa, as well as more broadly in Africa, including by international companies and consortia. "Global... 


IPR showcases cost effective dewatering solutions
IPR showcases cost effective dewatering solutions
2nd September 2024

Cost effective and agile rental solutions for dewatering will take centre stage at IPR’s Electra Mining Africa stand this year, alongside its quality range of slurry and sludge pumping equipment.... 


ESAB shaping the future of welding, cutting in Southern Africa
ESAB shaping the future of welding, cutting in Southern Africa
2nd September 2024

From its new 5 000 m2 state-of-the-art facility in Elandsfontien, Germiston, leading high-end welding and cutting products supplier ESAB South Africa is well equipped to shape the future of the... 


Northern Minerals secures EPA approval for enhancements at Browns Range
Northern Minerals secures EPA approval for enhancements at Browns Range
30th August 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed Northern Minerals has received approval under the Environmental Protection Act for strategic amendments to its Browns Range project in the east Kimberley region. The Environmental... 


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