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Astron Energy strategy, sustainability and operational excellence GM Gosiame Khoele speaks to Mining Weekly at the Investing in African Mining Indaba about how Astron Energy is helping the mining industry secure its future.
Astron Energy helping the mining industry secure its future
5th February 2025

In complex sectors such as mining, flexibility and innovation are key to long-term sustainability. Petroleum products supplier Astron Energy prides itself on unlocking new ways to support mining... 


Hitachi Global Air Power regional sales manager for sub-Saharan Africa Donald Good speaks to Mining Weekly at the Investing in African Mining Indaba.
Hitachi Global Air Power powering African mining industry
5th February 2025

Global industrial compressed air manufacturer Hitachi Global Air Power builds the machines that power industry. Headquartered in Michigan City, Indiana, in the US, its compressed air solutions... 


Employees at a Barrick mine
Barrick Gold reaffirms its commitment to sustainability
5th February 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

Global gold and copper miner Barrick Gold Corporation was committed to sustainability, highlighted the company’s group sustainability executive Grant Beringer. He was speaking at the annual Digby... 


Hexagon mining executive VP Dave Goddard talks to Mining Weekly at Investing in African Mining Indaba 2025.
Hexagon takes an LoM partnered approach
5th February 2025

Sensor and software technologies expert Hexagon solves surface and underground mining challenges with proven technologies for planning, operations and safety. The company’s customers expect an... 


Sany Equipment South Africa marketing and branding generalist Hennie Louw speaks to Mining Weekly at the Investing in African Mining Indaba.
Sany ensures that customers experience minimal downtime and maximum productivity
5th February 2025

Heavy equipment manufacturer Sany Equipment’s regional headquarters was established in Johannesburg, South Africa, in 2006, strategically positioned to serve South Africa, Zambia, Mozambique,... 


Sasol's head office in South Africa
Sasol seriously working on biofuel projects, especially for mining applications
5th February 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

South African petrochemicals giant Sasol is actively examining second-generation biofuel feedstocks – that is, energy crops – assured the group’s Sustainable Carbon Solutions Head, Ken Sarman, on... 


Bureau Veritas senior VP Africa Bertrand Martin talks to Mining Weekly at the Investing in African Mining Indaba.
Bureau Veritas drives sustainable productivity in Africa
5th February 2025

Attending the Investing in African Mining Indaba 2025 is a strategic priority for Bureau Veritas. The company’s key objectives are to showcase its comprehensive suite of solutions tailored for the... 


AARD Powered by Epiroc MD Martina Ahlborg at Investing in African Mining Indaba 2025 in which she discusses the launch of the TS100 TERRAH series.
Epiroc and AARD aim to deliver impactful solutions
5th February 2025

Epiroc, a leading productivity partner for the mining and infrastructure industries, acquired manufacturer AARD Mining Equipment almost two years ago in its strategic expansion. Together the... 


Beier Envirotec CEO Mawethu Ntsholo talks to Mining Weekly at Investing in African Mining Indaba 2025
Beier Envirotec produces specialist textiles for S African market
5th February 2025

Beier Envirotec is a baghouse specialist and an experienced South African producer of technical textiles and environmental filtration products. The company's range of products include: 


Iron-ore
Guinea sees maximum Simandou output in second year of operation
5th February 2025 By: Bloomberg

Guinea expects the giant Simandou iron-ore project, which is expected to begin production by December, to achieve maximum output by its second year of operation. The government projects the two... 


Coal being transported on rail
Transnet sees rail volumes falling short of target this year
5th February 2025 By: Reuters

South African logistics group Transnet's rail freight volumes could reach 160-million to 165-million tons in the year to end March, its CEO said on Tuesday, ahead of last year but short of a... 


Africa Energy Bank targets mid-year launch with South Africa indicating interest
5th February 2025 By: Reuters

The proposed Africa Energy Bank, which aims to fund oil and gas projects across the continent, is set to start operations by mid-year this year, with South Africa also indicating interest to join,... 


Mining consultancy enables improved performance across the mining cycle
Mining consultancy enables improved performance across the mining cycle
4th February 2025

Global consultancy firm AMC Consultants (AMC) is dedicated to helping miners find smarter ways to unearth hidden business value. They help mining leaders evaluate opportunities, solve hidden... 


Apollo Africa MD Jenna Harris talks to Mining Weekly at Investing in African Mining Indaba 2025
Apollo Africa transforms energy solutions for the mining sector
4th February 2025

Energy trader Apollo Africa, a Reunert company, celebrated a significant milestone by securing an electricity trading license from the National Energy Regulator of South Africa. This achievement... 


Youth Employment Service CEO Ravi Naidoo talks to Mining Weekly post the Investing in African Mining Indaba 2025 conference.
Employment service tackles youth jobs crisis
4th February 2025

Private sector-led national movement the Youth Employment Service (YES) has over 1 800 businesses tackling the country’s biggest crisis by creating or sponsoring jobs for unemployed youth. In... 


Mine closure needs to be thought of, from the very start of a project
4th February 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

In an era concerned with ensuring sustainability in all things, the issue of mine closure and land rehabilitation and reuse has become a major concern. It was a topic for discussion by a panel at... 


IsoMetrix chief sales officer and business director Cecelia Jofre talks to Mining Weekly at Investing in African Mining Indaba 2025.
Powerful solutions for EHS and ESG management
4th February 2025

Risk management solutions provider IsoMetrix creates innovative and modern software solutions in environment, health and safety (EHS) and environmental, social and governance (ESG) management and... 


BME GM: Marketing and Technology Nishen Hariparsad talks to Mining Weekly at Investing in African Mining Indaba 2025.
BME offers holistic value proposition to global customer base
4th February 2025

Bulk mining explosives and blasting technology supplier BME is part of the Omnia Group, a JSE-listed diversified provider of specialised chemical products and services used in the mining,... 


WEG Africa sales and marketing director Rodrigo Cetenareski speaks to Mining Weekly at Investing in African Mining Indaba 2025.
Motor manufacturer offers diverse range of products across the African continent
4th February 2025

Global solutions provider of industrial electrical technologies WEG was founded in 1961 and has grown into one of the largest electric motor manufacturers in the world, producing more than... 


Bernard Swanepoel
Govt should not bully miners into beneficiation; IDC must step up – Swanepoel
4th February 2025 By: Irma Venter

Beneficiation is not the responsibility of mining companies, says Manganese Metal Company (MMC) executive chairperson Bernard Swanepoel. “Speaking as the last standing manganese beneficiation... 


Investing in African Mining Indaba 2025 featuring Talbot Director Grahame Thompson.
Talbot drives transition to sustainable water
4th February 2025

Inspired by the planet’s most precious resource, water management company Talbot is driven to activate the transition to sustainable water. From its Software as a Service (SaaS) industrial water... 


Shell Technical and Services manager Mpho Mokwena talks to Mining Weekly at Investing in African Mining Indaba
Shell intent on thriving through energy transition
4th February 2025

Shell Downstream South Africa (SDSA) is an integrated energy company with a rich South African culture through its 120-year presence in the country. The company employs more than 500 people on a... 


From left De Beers sustainability head Tefo Molosiwa, Anglo Group projects director Alison Atkinson, Sasol executive VP Sarushen Pillay, and Sasol corporate affairs manager Christopher Kabosha.
Promising renewable diesel pilot production plan announced by powerful partnership
4th February 2025 By: Martin Creamer

The launch of a pilot initiative to produce feedstock for renewable diesel in South Africa was announced on day two of the Investing in African Mining Indaba taking place in Cape Town. The launch,... 


Dushen Naidoo, Japie Fullard and Thuthula Balfour
Formal mining industry fatalities at record low; TB, silicosis also declining
4th February 2025 By: Irma Venter

Mining fatalities in South Africa’s formal mining industry totalled 42 people last year, down from 55 people in 2023, 49 people in 2022, and 74 people in 2021. Speaking at a media briefing at the... 


AECI mining chemicals global portfolio manager Shani Engelbrecht speaks to Mining Weekly at the Investing in African Mining Indaba about how the company is helping to shape the future of mining in Africa.
AECI is meeting the need for sustainable mining solutions
4th February 2025

Operating across six continents, chemicals and mining solutions provider AECI was established in 1896 to support South Africa’s expanding gold and diamond sectors. Today, the Johannesburg, South... 


Anglo American CEO Duncan Wanblad
Wanblad calls on African govts to be more fair-minded in mining risk/reward balance
4th February 2025 By: Darren Parker

In a mining era that requires collaboration and partnerships between the public and private sectors, Anglo American CEO Duncan Wanblad has called on African governments to adopt a more fair-minded... 


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Public Works Minister reassures prospective investors about South Africa’s Expropriation Act
4th February 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson has stressed the importance of clearing up any misconceptions surrounding the Expropriation Act, to ensure investors of policy certainty. He... 


Himoinsa Southern Africa MD Martin Foster talks to Mining Weekly at the Investing in African Mining Indaba
Himoinsa Southern Africa has the flexibility to deliver bespoke solutions
4th February 2025

Part of the Yanmar Group, Himoinsa is a global corporation that designs, manufactures and distributes power generation equipment worldwide. Himoinsa Southern Africa, one of 14 Himoinsa subsidiaries... 


WiMSA supports women, future leaders of mining industry
WiMSA supports women, future leaders of mining industry
4th February 2025

Women in Mining South Africa (WiMSA) provides a free platform that supports and guides women's personal growth, leadership and career development in the South African mining industry. WiMSA was... 


AMIS sales and business development manager Mbumba Ntaba talks to Mining Weekly at this year’s Investing in African Mining Indaba. He shares how the company is helping to shape the future of mining in Africa.
AMIS helping to shape the future of mining in Africa
4th February 2025

African Mineral Standards (AMIS) is a leading manufacturer of a range of matrix matched Certified Reference Materials (CRMs). With more than 20 years of existence, AMIS holds accreditation from the... 


A necklace, diamond ring and earrings
De Beers CEO says US diamond demand shows signs of recovery
4th February 2025 By: Bloomberg

De Beers said there were signs of a pick up in US diamond demand before Christmas, while India has overtaken China to become the second-biggest market. The industry has been hammered by a collapse... 


Schauenburg International Product Manager Stephan van Wyk talks to Mining Weekly at Investing in African Mining Indaba 2025.
Schauenburg Systems transforming mining operations with technology
4th February 2025

Leading original-equipment manufacturer Schauenburg Systems excels not only in system integration but also in delivering comprehensive turnkey solutions designed for the demanding conditions of... 


Cummins Africa Middle East power system industrial market director Bo Fu talks to Mining Weekly at the Investing in African Mining Indaba.
Cummins’ products aligned with a successful energy transition, sustainability
4th February 2025

Global power solutions leader Cummins comprises five business segments – Components, Engine, Distribution, Power Systems and Accelera by Cummins – supported by its global manufacturing and... 


ERG mulls selling Mozambican assets, reviewing Congo permits
4th February 2025 By: Bloomberg

Kazakhstan-backed Eurasian Resources Group plans to review some of its mining permits in the Democratic Republic of Congo and is considering selling assets in Mozambique as part of a revamp, the... 


At Mining Indaba, SMB and the SMB-Winning Consortium unveil their vison for the future of Guinea's mining sector
4th February 2025

SMB (Société minière de Boké) and the SMB-Winning Consortium are pleased announce their participation in Africa's largest annual mining industry event: Mining Indaba, taking place from February 3... 


Dealer partnership improves MacLean’s site support capabilities
Dealer partnership improves MacLean’s site support capabilities
3rd February 2025

Canada-based mining vehicle manufacturer MacLean Engineering has deep roots in the African mining industry. The company has been designing, manufacturing and supporting underground mining vehicles... 


Minerals Council South Africa CEO Mzila Mthenjane
South African mining making progress, but headwinds remain, says Minerals Council CEO
3rd February 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

South Africa had made significant progress in moving away from the difficulties the country faced a year ago, particularly regarding energy supplies and transport difficulties, highlighted Minerals... 


Siemens pioneers digital transformation and emerging technologies in mining
Siemens pioneers digital transformation and emerging technologies in mining
3rd February 2025

Leading technology company Siemens empowers customers to transform industries through innovative solutions. By combining real-world hardware with digital software, Siemens creates powerful,... 


Honeywell pioneers sustainable innovation for the future of mining
Honeywell pioneers sustainable innovation for the future of mining
3rd February 2025

Engineering services and aerospace systems company Honeywell is a global leader in providing innovative solutions to some of the world’s most complex challenges in automation, aviation and energy... 


Incentive payouts promote a sustainable and resilient future for African mining
Incentive payouts promote a sustainable and resilient future for African mining
3rd February 2025

Fintech business adumo Payouts provides secure payout solutions for South African businesses and is trusted by more than 500 corporates. The company’s payouts cards, backed by Mastercard, empower... 


FLS responding to challenges to sustainable production
FLS responding to challenges to sustainable production
3rd February 2025

Full flowsheet minerals processing supplier FLS’s MissionZero strategy aims to advance sustainable mining, particularly for critical minerals, such as copper, which are essential for decarbonising... 


Copper demand, prices likely to boom, despite uncertain macroeconomics
Copper demand, prices likely to boom, despite uncertain macroeconomics
3rd 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... 


SRK Consulting focuses on creating a sustainable future for mining in Africa
SRK Consulting focuses on creating a sustainable future for mining in Africa
3rd February 2025

SRK Consulting is an independent, global network of over 45 consulting practices on six continents. Its experienced engineers and scientists work with clients in multi-disciplinary teams to deliver... 


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