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A NORD Maxxdrive motor installed on teh top of a structure
Industrial gear units ensure optimum control, performance
30th May 2025

NORD Drive Systems – designed by German precision engineers Getriebebau Nord and assembled locally by industrial solutions provider BMG – encompass modular drive configurations that ensure optimum... 


An artist’s impression of The Pines retail centre at Conradie Park, showcasing the integration of retail space at ground level with residential apartments constructed above
The Pines is Conradie Park’s stylish clincher
27th May 2025

The Pines, a convenience retail zone with an aspirational edge, will be one of Conradie Park’s final achievements – helping to put this mixed-use housing development head and shoulders above... 


The Red Chris mine in British Columbia
Newmont marks decade at Red Chris with C$8m commitment to Tahltan communities
27th May 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Gold and copper miner Newmont has pledged C$8-million to support community development in Tahltan Nation territory, marking the tenth anniversary of the Red Chris mine in British Columbia. The... 


The above image depicts models made by the students that participated in the RAW Modular workshop
Programme to enhance timber competitiveness
23rd May 2025 By: Lynne Davies

The University of Pretoria (UP) Solid Timber Competitiveness Programme aims to develop design processes and wood products that will enhance the competitiveness of the South African timber sector,... 


The above image depicts Bellinda Putterill explaining the eco-bricks designed by CSIR and its partners
Construction waste repurposed into building blocks
23rd May 2025

Construction waste is being repurposed into eco-friendly building blocks for low-cost Reconstruction and Development Programme (RDP) housing through a Department of Science, Technology and... 


Jerome Govender, CEO of Concor
Concor builds momentum with strong project pipeline and clear growth path
19th May 2025

Concor, one of South Africa’s leading infrastructure and construction companies, is building positive momentum with renewed strength and a clear trajectory for future growth. Despite ongoing... 


iron-ore
BMI expects iron-ore price to decline steadily over the next decade
16th May 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Research agency BMI maintains that the iron-ore price will average $100/t this year, with expected subdued demand and weighed down prices as a result. Although iron-ore will remain supported by... 


Finance Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne
Carney puts ex-Goldman banker, Quebec loyalist in key jobs
14th May 2025 By: Bloomberg

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney unveiled his new economic team, keeping longtime politician François-Philippe Champagne as finance minister and placing former Goldman Sachs banker Timothy... 


Investors keen for B Network Prospectus
9th May 2025 By: Devina Haripersad

State-owned rail freight company Transnet’s Rail Infrastructure Management entity (TRIM) during its latest Investec Engagement that took place on March 14, says that it plans to release a B Network... 


An image of surface water (river) sampling at Impala's Marula operations
Platinum miner focuses on water stewardship
9th May 2025 By: Nadine Ramdass

Several projects to mitigate water-related risks and improve long-term water security have been implemented at platinum group metals producer Impala Platinum’s (Implats’) operations. These projects... 


CSIR develops cost-effective building block for houses using construction waste
9th May 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Research and development organisation the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) partnered with nonprofit organisation Use-It Waste Beneficiation and building solutions company Key... 


DBSA Drives Sustainable Urban Development Through GEF-Funded Initiative
8th May 2025

The Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) continues to play a pivotal role in advancing sustainable infrastructure development through its partnership with the Global Environment Facility... 


Anthony Albanese
Albanese landslide offers rare chance to fix Australia’s economy
5th May 2025 By: Bloomberg

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese shocked Australia by securing an historic win in Saturday’s election. Now the question is whether he’ll use that mandate to push through tough measures to overhaul... 


An artist’s impression of the residential apartments from New Market Street towards the city of Cape Town
Concor partners with Cape Town on another affordable housing project
29th April 2025

Cape Town’s stock of affordable housing units will be receiving another boost from Concor, following the company being awarded a centrally located land parcel less than a kilometre from the central... 


Mark Carney
Carney’s Liberals win Canada election, setting up talks with US
29th April 2025 By: Bloomberg

Canada’s Liberal Party won a fourth consecutive election, giving a mandate to former central banker Mark Carney after a campaign in which he pledged to boost economic growth and stand up to US... 


Resettlement programme under way as LHWP Phase II progresses
25th April 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

As construction of the second phase of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP) progresses, several socioeconomic programmes are under way to mitigate the impact of the physical and economic... 


UNTU to ballot members after Transnet wage meeting ends without agreement
15th April 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Labour union the United National Transport Union (UNTU) will ballot its members after a conciliation process to resolve a dispute between it and State-owned transport agency Transnet ended without... 


Evolution gets green light for A$430m Cowal expansion, eyes 2042 lifespan
Evolution gets green light for A$430m Cowal expansion, eyes 2042 lifespan
15th April 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Australian gold miner Evolution Mining on Tuesday approved a A$430-million expansion of its flagship Cowal gold operation in New South Wales, extending the openpit mine’s life to 2042 and unlocking... 


Conrad Hefer in a video interview with Mining Weekly editor Martin Creamer
Cresco a key catalyst for project funding in Africa
10th April 2025

As demand for infrastructure and energy projects continues to grow, project finance advisory firm Cresco is well-equipped to play a pivotal role in shaping Africa’s development trajectory by... 


An image of Margaret Ogai
Company highlights safety imperatives for engineering professionals
4th April 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

A commitment to enhancing engineering capabilities by incorporating safety and technology into the development agenda of Kenya’s built environment industry is a key priority for Nairobi-based... 


Location map of the Madsen project
Madsen gold project restart, Canada – update
28th March 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Minerals exploration and development company West Red Lake Gold Mines has restarted milling operations. 


a generic image of a hydrogen tank in front of a cluster of wind turbines and solar panels
Pumps manufacturer targets hydrogen projects
21st March 2025 By: Halima Frost

As an increasing number of hydrogen projects are implemented globally, particularly in Namibia, South African pumps manufacturer KSB Pumps and Valves has developed some of its pumps to cater to the... 


West Red Lake CEO Shane Williams speaks at the opening of the Madsen camp.
West Red Lake restarts Madsen mill, draws additional funding
20th March 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Minerals exploration and development company West Red Lake Gold Mines has restarted milling operations at the Madsen mine in Ontario, marking a significant step toward production as gold prices... 


New WA Mines Minister appointed
19th March 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Western Australian Premier Roger Cook on Wednesday announced the new Ministerial portfolios for the WA Labor government, outlining a vision focused on economic diversification, energy transition,... 


New Canadian PM says he can work with Trump
17th March 2025 By: Reuters

Ex-central banker Mark Carney was sworn in as prime minister of Canada on Friday and immediately said he could work with US President Donald Trump, who is promising tariffs that could devastate the... 


Drill core from the Thacker Pass project
Thacker Pass lithium project, US – update
14th March 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

North American lithium company Lithium Americas has received funds to finance the development of the first phase of Thacker Pass. 


LHWP, an intricate symphony of ‘maths and music’, continues steady advance
14th March 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

The second phase of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP) continues to advance steadily, maintaining its momentum after overcoming a range of challenges. The LHWP Phase II had experienced... 


Concor, in collaboration with dhk Architects and Jakupa Architects and Urban Designers consortium, is bringing an innovative urban vision to life at Conradie Park in Cape Town
Cape Town's Conradie Park is urban design pioneer
12th March 2025

The site of Cape Town’s old Conradie Hospital is today buzzing with the sounds of a community being built, with over 1,250 families now enjoying new homes and the final phases of construction lying... 


Innovative drive solutions from NORD at bauma 2025
Innovative drive solutions from NORD at bauma 2025
10th March 2025

Highly efficient, economic and optimally matched to robust industries NORD-MAXXDRIVE-portfolio.jpg: The MAXXDRIVE® industrial gear units are among the highlights at NORD DRIVESYSTEMS’ trade fair... 


An image of a robot loading an engine block into the RMBS 1-6-400-30 blast system
Custom machine improves efficiency at Turkish foundry
7th March 2025

Germany-based shot blasting technologies specialist Rösler Oberflächentechnik was selected from four equipment manufacturers to provide one of the largest foundries in Türkiye with a shot blast... 


Schneider Electric’s SpaceLogic Living Space PM sensors redefine indoor air quality management
Schneider Electric’s SpaceLogic Living Space PM sensors redefine indoor air quality management
4th March 2025

Schneider Electric South Africa, a leading provider of energy management and automation solutions, carries the full range of SpaceLogic Living Space Particulate Matter (PM) Series sensors, which... 


Kumba CE Mpumi Zikalala
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... 


Gina Rinehart
Australia's 50 richest now control $153bn as Rinehart tops list again
13th February 2025 By: Reuters

The combined wealth of Australia's 50 richest people has climbed nearly 10% to A$243-billion ($152.92-billion) in the past 12 months, Forbes said on Thursday, with mining magnate Gina Rinehart... 


Aerial view of the Lumwana mine
Lumwana superpit expansion, Zambia – update
7th February 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

The project is extending its Technical Education, Vocational and Entrepreneurship Training Authority-accredited training centre to equip local workers with critical skills.  


NSW approves changes to Newmont’s Cadia planning consent
NSW approves changes to Newmont’s Cadia planning consent
3rd February 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

The New South Wales (NSW) government has approved modifications to the planning consent for Newmont’s Cadia mine, which the company says will enhance the environmental performance of Australia’s... 


An image showing a rendering of the expansion of the Lumwana copper project
Barrick Gold targeting local suppliers, skills with Zambian expansion project
27th January 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

NYSE- and TSX-listed Barrick Gold’s Business Accelerator Programme is seeking 150 small and medium-sized enterprises to support the upcoming Superpit expansion at its Lumwana copper mine, in... 


An image depicting the new Metso screening FATP facility
Metso launches new screening FATP facility in Gauteng
23rd January 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Minerals and aggregates process solution company Metso, in partnership with specialist fabrication company Efficient Engineering, has launched its screening fabrication, assembly, testing and... 


Cape Town moves ahead with plans to take over PRASA service
17th January 2025 By: Irma Venter

The City of Cape Town (CoCT) says it will have business plans in place by the middle of this year to take over the management of passenger rail services in the metro. This follows the city... 


Jakob Stausholm
Rio Tinto iron-ore shipments decline despite productivity efforts
16th January 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Global diversified miner Rio Tinto has reported a marginal decline in its fourth-quarter and full-year iron-ore shipments from the Pilbara, citing resource depletion and above-average rainfall that... 


Copper extends rally as dollar weakens on Trump tariff report
Copper extends rally as dollar weakens on Trump tariff report
14th January 2025 By: Bloomberg

Copper extended this year’s rally on a report the incoming Trump administration will slowly ramp up trade tariffs rather than impose sizable levies in one go. The report, based on unnamed sources,... 


India Prime Minister Narendra Modi (left) with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa during 2023 visit.
India targeting five-million tons of green hydrogen a year by 2030, PM announces
10th January 2025 By: Martin Creamer

India aims to produce five-million tonnes of green hydrogen year by 2030 under the National Green Hydrogen Mission, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced. As a first step, two green hydrogen... 


Image of drill core from the Thacker Pass lithium project
Thacker Pass lithium project, US – update
10th January 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Lithium Americas has raised the reserve estimate for the Thacker Pass lithium project. 


PRECEDENT SETTING
The Mogale Tailings Retreatment operation has become a model for cost-effective, large-scale tailings retreatment and legacy mining rehabilitation
Project combines profitability with sustainability
13th December 2024 By: Simone Liedtke

The Krugersdorp-based Mogale Tailings Retreatment (MTR) operation of JSE- and LSE-listed midtier gold producer Pan African Resources (PAR), commissioned in October 2024 and now fully operational,... 


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