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Canyon to acquire stake in Camrail to progress logistics for Cameroon project
7th March 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The board of Cameroon rail network operator Camrail has given approval for Total Energies Marketing Cameroun and Societe d’Exploitation des Bois du Cameroun (SEBC) to enter into share sale... 


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Association embraces Network Statement
7th March 2025

Professional body for inland ports Multimodal Inland Port Association (MIPA) has embraced State-owned freight company Transnet’s Network Statement, which it describes as a “landmark development”... 


Tyre industry concerned about possible AGOA expulsion
7th March 2025 By: Irma Venter

South Africa’s tyre, equipment and parts industry says it is concerned about possible tariff jumps, lost contracts and supply chain disruptions, should South Africa’s duty-free access to the US... 


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Minim Martap bauxite project, Cameroon – update
7th March 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

ASX-listed exploration and development company Canyon Resources remains on schedule to complete a definitive feasibility study during the third quarter of the year. 


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Orom-Cross graphite project, Uganda – update
7th March 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Graphite, nickel and copper developer Blencowe has received a formal expression of interest regarding potential participation in the debt- and project-level equity funding for Orom-Cross. 


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Panellists urge sustainable practices in the transportation, logistics industry
6th March 2025 By: Shannon de Ryhove

The transportation and logistics industry in Africa is at a pivotal crossroads. As global sustainability efforts intensify, companies across the continent must adapt to greener practices despite... 


The role of Gauteng-based SEZs in driving mining beneficiation
The role of Gauteng-based SEZs in driving mining beneficiation
6th March 2025

Exploring investment opportunities in industrial zones: Incentivising manufacturing and boosting exports Gauteng, South Africa’s economic powerhouse, is at the forefront of industrialisation.... 


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Zanaga announces $21.5m equity fundraise to advance iron-ore project
3rd March 2025 By: Darren Parker

Aim-listed Zanaga Iron Ore Company has announced an equity fundraise for gross proceeds of $21.5-million, with the potential to upsize to $23-million, conducted by way of subscriptions to a group... 


TRIM CE Moshe Motlohi
Transnet appoints CEs for Engineering, Rail Infrastructure Manager divisions
28th February 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Rail and ports operator Transnet has appointed Bessie Mabunda as Transnet Engineering (TE) CE and Moshe Motlohi as Transnet Rail Infrastructure Manager (TRIM) CE, with effect from March 1. These... 


AMSA to proceed with closure of longs unit after talks with govt fail to yield solution
AMSA to proceed with closure of longs unit after talks with govt fail to yield solution
28th February 2025 By: Terence Creamer

Steel group ArcelorMittal South Africa (AMSA) has confirmed that it will proceed with the wind down of its longs business after talks with government failed to yield the “timely solutions required”... 


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Investment, import limitations to benefit local steel industry
28th February 2025 By: Trent Roebeck

The looming closure of steelmaker ArcelorMittal South Africa’s (AMSA’s) long-steel plants in Vereeniging, Gauteng, and Newcastle, in KwaZulu-Natal – while temporarily postponed for the month of... 


Sustainable solutions for the beverage industry
28th February 2025

Label and packaging specialists CCL Label will showcase the latest additions to its Sustainable Label range – Low-Temperature WashOff, Low-Temperature EcoStream, and EcoFloat WHITE – at the Propak... 


SA’s GoMetro expands to Malaysia
28th February 2025 By: Irma Venter

South African mobility management platform GoMetro continues its international expansion, this time to Malaysia. Malaysia-based telematics service provider Active Telematics has teamed up with... 


Job growth in metros lacklustre, Gauteng shedding manufacturing employment
28th February 2025 By: Irma Venter

South Africa’s eight metros – Cape Town, Tshwane, Johannesburg, Buffalo City, Nelson Mandela Bay, Ekurhuleni, Mangaung and eThekwini – have seen a lacklustre employment trajectory over the last... 


Formal mining-industry fatalities at record low, TB and silicosis also declining
28th 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... 


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Kamoa-Kakula Copper Complex, Democratic Republic of Congo – update
28th February 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

The direct-to-blister copper smelter has been deferred by three months. 


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Orom-Cross graphite project, Uganda – update
28th February 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Graphite, nickel and copper developer Blencowe Resources has completed an initial hydropower study for its graphite project. 


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Canyon nears completion of Minim Martap DFS
26th February 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

ASX-listed bauxite developer Canyon Resources says it remains on schedule to complete a definitive feasibility study (DFS) on the Minim Martap project, in Cameroon, during the third quarter of the... 


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AECI CEO pleased with the success of the group's new strategy
26th February 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

JSE-listed AECI’s earnings and profit for the year ended December 31, 2024, decreased year-on-year as the group executed its new strategy and made several concessions to enable this. The reported... 


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Ivanhoe announces new copper discovery in DRC, makes new appointments
24th February 2025 By: Darren Parker

TSX- and OTCQX-listed Ivanhoe Mines has announced a new discovery – the Makoko West extension – in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The discovery, which is part of the company’s Western... 


Marula Mining CEO Jason Brewer
Marula hosts site visit to further verify high-grade copper concentrate samples at Kinusi
21st February 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

South Africa- and UK-listed Marula Mining has advised it will host a site visit at its Kinusi copper mine, in Tanzania, to show a European commodity trading group its high-grade copper concentrate... 


Teck CEO Jonathan Price
Teck CEO downplays potential impact of proposed US tariffs
21st February 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Canadian copper and zinc miner Teck Resources CEO Jonathan Price has moved to assure investors that the company remains well positioned, despite potential trade tariffs that may be imposed by the... 


BOLSTERING PRESENCE
The project is set to bolster Namibia’s position as one of the world’s leading uranium producers
Uranium mine moving closer to production
21st February 2025 By: Simone Liedtke

The Namibia-based Etango uranium project of Australian uranium development company Bannerman Energy is advancing towards production, with first uranium output expected in 2028. The project is set... 


JOHN SISAY
Despite Namibia’s growing reputation in the global mining sector, much of its land remains underexplored
Mining sector in global spotlight
21st February 2025 By: Simone Liedtke

Namibia’s mining industry is gaining global recognition, driven by strong regulations, clear policies and a commitment to economic growth, reports copper mining company Consolidated Copper CEO John... 


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Sector performance predicated on successful energy adaptation
21st February 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

While mining companies in South Africa are increasingly setting ambitious carbon net zero targets, translating these into tangible actions is a long-term challenge, highlights global professional... 


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Due diligence a cornerstone of mining’s future – consultancy
21st February 2025

It is increasingly vital for shareholders and financiers to get expert and independent corroboration on mining resources, plans, valuations and other aspects of each venture as mining projects are... 


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Regulations continue to discourage explorers
21st February 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Mining regulations in South Africa are hindering any meaningful exploration activity, with explorers reducing prospecting budgets, and exploration capital being deployed elsewhere where such... 


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South Africans must seize new-era opportunities to offset global disruption
21st February 2025 By: Martin Creamer

To offset the current global disruption, all South Africans must focus on seizing every economic opportunity that pops up, as we enter a new economic era. All prospects must be communicated like... 


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Orom-Cross graphite project, Uganda – update
21st February 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Graphite, nickel and copper developer Blencowe Resources has successfully completed all geotechnical holes at the Camp Lode graphite deposit at the project. 


South Harz secures funding for German potash project
19th February 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

ASX-listed South Harz Potash has raised A$500 000 through the issue of 50-million fully paid ordinary shares to advance its Ohmgebirge potash development in Germany. The placement includes A$149... 


The recently commissioned greenfields aggregate plant for Pilot Crushtec’s customer in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)
Largest Pilot Modular aggregate plant commissioned in the DRC
19th February 2025

In a milestone project, Pilot Crushtec International has commissioned its largest ever Pilot Modular plant. Supplied to produce five aggregate sizes for an existing customer in the Democratic... 


Santos CEO Kevin Gallagher
Santos posts lower profits and slashes dividend, but sees growth ahead
19th February 2025 By: Reuters

Australian oil and gas producer Santos reported a steeper-than-expected drop in annual profit and slashed its dividend by 41% on Wednesday, but remained confident it was reaching an "inflection... 


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... 


Kilifi plant modifications to be completed this quarter, Marula says
14th February 2025 By: Darren Parker

Modifications to AQSE- and A2X-listed Marula Mining’s Kilifi manganese processing plant, in Kenya, remain on schedule to be completed in the first quarter, the company said on February 14. The work... 


WELL-SUITED
The simplified overhead crane is well suited to standard factory and mining applications
Tailored crane solutions advancing DRC mines
14th February 2025 By: Simone Liedtke

Crane manufacturer Condra is solidifying its position as a supplier of cranes in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), leveraging its expertise in durable, application-specific equipment to meet... 


NOMSA MBERE
By fostering public-private partnerships, the DRC can address critical infrastructure deficits
Infrastructure challenges undermine DRC’s mining potential
14th February 2025 By: Simone Liedtke

Despite possessing vast mineral wealth, including significant deposits of copper, cobalt and gold, the Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC’s) infrastructure remains a critical barrier to further... 


NEWLY OPERATING
The recently commissioned greenfield aggregate plant for Pilot Crushtec’s customer in the Democratic Republic of Congo
Modular aggregate plant commissioned
14th February 2025

In a milestone project, local mobile and semi-mobile crushing and screening equipment provider Pilot Crushtec International has commissioned its largest ever Pilot Modular plant, which is being... 


SIZEABLE INVESTMENT
Katamba Mining has invested more than $80-million into the recommissioning of the dam
Miner recommissions hydropower station
14th February 2025

A joint venture between China’s Zijin Mining Group and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) State-owned mining company Cominiere Katamba Mining has seen the completion of the recommissioning of... 


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Hope & Gorob copper/gold mining project, Namibia – update
14th February 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

UK-based copper/gold exploration and development company Bezant Resources has initiated a detailed optimisation programme to assess ore sorting recoveries for various sensor responses. 


HIGH-ENERGY LOGISTICS:Seriti Green’sUmmbila Emoyeni Wind Energy Facility in Bethal, Mpumalanga, has taken delivery of nine turbines, including 27 blades and other components that were transported to site from the Port of Richards Bay along the N2. The convoy, managed by Vanguard, was 335-m long and took three days to complete.Road modifications along the N2 were implemented to ensure that the turbine blades could be transported safely.
HIGH-ENERGY LOGISTICS
14th February 2025

Seriti Green’s Ummbila Emoyeni Wind Energy Facility in Bethal, Mpumalanga, has taken delivery of nine turbines, including 27 blades and other components that were transported to site from the Port... 


Beyond the grid: How solar can help transform Africa
Beyond the grid: How solar can help transform Africa
14th February 2025

The African continent is in a global energy transformation, navigating both significant challenges and immense opportunities for progress. With increasing energy demand, the push for sustainability... 


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Support grows for independent transmission projects to help ease grid constraint
14th February 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

South Africa’s grid infrastructure is inadequate to support economic growth and accommodate much-needed additional power, especially from renewable-energy sources coming on line as part of the... 


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Bespoke ESG initiatives uplift communities
14th February 2025 By: Nadine Ramdass

Having integrated a strategic environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) transformation framework into its overarching strategy and business processes, logistics company Grindrod has... 


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