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Battery Energy Storage Systems: Future-proofing your business
8th November 2024

As energy demands continue to soar globally, South African businesses must make critical decisions to secure their future energy needs. The integration of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) with... 


Ford seeing progress in southern corridor development, albeit slow – Hill
8th November 2024 By: Irma Venter

The automotive industry is “definitely seeing progress” in its discussions with Transnet on developing the southern rail corridor between Gauteng and Gqeberha and Coega, in the Eastern Cape, says... 


Nissan is at work to make and sell more vehicles in South Africa – Klenkiewicz
8th November 2024 By: Irma Venter

Nissan South Africa (SA) will see production drop to under 20 000 units this year, down from almost 25 000 units last year, but it is not the end of local assembly at the Rosslyn plant, says MD... 


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Private embrace
8th November 2024 By: Terence Creamer

Building much-needed public infrastructure and scaling up private sector participation in the delivery of such infrastructure emerged as the key theme of the first Medium-Term Budget Policy... 


The Port of Maputo
Grindrod suspends port operations in Mozambique after border closure
7th November 2024 By: Reuters

Logistics company Grindrod has suspended port and terminal operations in Mozambique after South Africa temporarily closed the main border with its northeastern neighbour over safety concerns after... 


School leavers – have you considered a rewarding career path in mining?
School leavers – have you considered a rewarding career path in mining?
6th November 2024

By: Jacques Farmer - Managing Director at PRISMA Training With a multitude of vocational choices available for matriculants and school leavers, the mining industry offers a variety of rewarding... 


Filter supplier advancing sustainable mining operations through advanced filtration solutions
Filter supplier advancing sustainable mining operations through advanced filtration solutions
4th November 2024 By: Shannon de Ryhove

A recent webinar, hosted by Creamer Media Webinars on behalf of advanced filter supplier Donaldson, focused on advanced filtration solutions as a means to sustainable mining operations. The... 


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VLM first of its kind in S Africa
1st November 2024 By: Halima Frost

Warehouse storage solutions provider Logistics Systems Engineering (LSE) has successfully designed and installed what it says is South Africa’s first ninth-generation Tornado vertical lifting... 


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Summit highlights commitment to health
1st November 2024 By: Lynne Davies

France-headquartered multinational food products corporation Danone used its Danone Impact Summit 2024 – held last month – to reaffirm its commitment to health, through food, for as many people as... 


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Forklift supplier helps client cut emissions
1st November 2024

Forklift and materials handling equipment supplier Goscor Lift Trucks (GLT) completed the supply of a fleet of 44 Bobcat lithium-ion (Li-ion) forklifts to global logistics company Access World for... 


The new Seabourne Logistics comprehensive logistics facility in Kempton Park, Johannesburg
New storage, logistics facility exceeding expectations
1st November 2024 By: Halima Frost

The new premises of independent logistics service provider Seabourne Logistics, which was meant to be a 11 000-pallet capacity contemporary office and warehouse complex, is now a comprehensive... 


Vivienne Murray, Group Marketing Manager, Multotec
Multotec sets a new sustainability benchmark at Electra Mining Africa 2024
31st October 2024

(Virtual Showroom) Multotec showcased its strong commitment to environmental responsibility at this year's Electra Mining Africa, held in Johannesburg, with its sustainable exhibition stand... 


Minerals Council chief economist Hugo Pienaar
Medium-Term Budget's logistics, infrastructure focus to benefit mining, says Minerals Council
30th October 2024 By: Schalk Burger

Minerals Council South Africa says it is encouraged by the focus in the Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS), delivered by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana on October 30, on initiatives to... 


Speakers who participated in the October 23 transport webinar
Experts weigh in on increasingly decentralised freight logistics model
24th October 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

As government and the private sector work to accelerate reforms and improve efficiencies in the logistics sector, experts from a range of spheres have emphasised the importance of targeted... 


The Saldanha Bay port
Kumba's third-quarter output down 3% y/y on the back of logistics constraints
24th October 2024 By: Chanel de Bruyn

South African iron-ore miner Kumba Iron Ore recorded a 3% year-on-year decrease in output to 9.4-million tonnes for the third quarter ended September 30, as derailments, rail breakages and speed... 


Graphite One lines up potential $325m Exim loan
Graphite One lines up potential $325m Exim loan
21st October 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

North America-focused Graphite One has received non-binding letter of interest from the Export-Import Bank of the United States (Exim) for potential debt financing of up to $325-million to fund a... 


Enabling value-driven Localisation in the mining supply chain
Enabling value-driven Localisation in the mining supply chain
18th October 2024

By: Igor Hulak - Partner and Global Lead of Metals and Mining at Kearney South Africa's mining sector remains a cornerstone of the economy, contributing 6.3% to GDP. However, in 2023, the sector... 


Reon Barnard, CEO of Tabono, chairperson of the Sekta Group, director and shareholder of Jabali Mining Services, co-founder of BCR Holdings and director of Barrock
Reon Barnard
18th October 2024

This week we profile Reon Barnard, CEO of Tabono, chairperson of the Sekta Group, director and shareholder of Jabali Mining Services, co-founder of BCR Holdings and director of Barrock 


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Private equity firm targeting manufacturing
18th October 2024 By: Halima Frost

Investing in the local manufacturing sector is a real opportunity to stimulate the South African economy, mid-market private equity firm Agile Capital partner Liz Kolobe tells Engineering News,... 


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Application specifics to drive new product development
18th October 2024 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Developing products under proper environmental conditions is being emphasised by mining equipment manufacturer The Baughan Group as providing sustainable commercial solutions to South Africa’s coal... 


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Improving safety, efficiency in supply chains
18th October 2024 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Noting the complexity of South Africa’s mining environment, which is typically associated with its sizable value chain, telematics solutions provider Webfleet sales director Justin Manson advocates... 


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LSL Consulting: Engineering excellence in bulk materials handling since 1981
18th October 2024

LSL Consulting has been a trusted pioneer in innovative bulk materials handling (BMH) solutions for over four decades. We proudly offer BMH solutions across diverse sectors, including the mining,... 


Bowdens Silver Deposit, geological section, Local grid 10,550mN
Bowdens silver project, Australia – update
18th October 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Silver Mines is navigating the complexities of legal proceedings surrounding its Bowdens silver project, following an August ruling from the New South Wales Supreme Court of Appeal. 


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Lac à Paul purified phosphoric acid plant, Canada – update
18th October 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Arianne Phosphate has received C$3.8-million in financing through an unsecured convertible debenture from an unnamed strategic investor. 


Exploration ground truths point to future innovation path
15th October 2024

By: Flavia Tata Nardini - Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder, Fleet Space Technologies Exploration ground truths point to future innovation path 


A representative from Transnet and Petredec sat a table with contracts in front of them at an official signing ceremony
LPG rail line construction on track
11th October 2024

Global liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) value chain company Petredec and South Africa’s State-owned logistics company Transnet announced a ground-breaking rail freight solution last month, that is set... 


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Better planned, unplanned maintenance is crucial – supplier
11th October 2024

As rail companies seek to enhance cost efficiencies, implementing a robust strategy for both planned and unplanned maintenance is crucial to improving the bottom line, says global industrial... 


Grindrod to acquire remaining stake in Matola Terminal
11th October 2024 By: Irma Venter

Ports and logistics group Grindrod will acquire the remaining 35% shareholding in Terminal de Carvão da Matola (TCM), at the Maputo port, from Vitol Mauritius for $77-million. The JSE-listed... 


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Growth glue
11th October 2024 By: Terence Creamer

The so-called second phase of the partnership launched between government and business to tackle South Africa’s electricity, logistics and crime crises under the Government of National Unity (GNU)... 


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Crocodile River mine restart project, South Africa – update
11th October 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Eastplats has commissioned a platinum group metals processing facility at the operation. 


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Kamoa-Kakula Copper Complex, Democratic Republic of Congo – update
11th October 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Kamoa-Kakula has produced 303 328 t of copper in concentrate for the year-to-date. 


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Menar coal projects, South Africa – update
11th October 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Menar's Phalanndwa coal mine has embarked on a robust mine rehabilitation project.  


Adriatic says production unaffected by regional storm
9th October 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Dual-listed Adriatic Metals said on Wednesday that its operations were not affected by the severe storms and subsequent flooding battering the central and southern regions of Bosnia and... 


Drill core
Massive increase in exploration funding needed in South Africa
4th October 2024 By: Schalk Burger

The R400-million fund for exploration in South Africa established by the Industrial Development Corporation and the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (which is being split into the... 


MMC CEO Louis Nel
South Africa must grow its manganese processing capabilities to capitalise on resources
4th October 2024 By: Schalk Burger

South Africa mines less than 2% of global manganese and the mineral is abundant, but processed and beneficiated manganese products are critical and in demand, especially as most of the world's... 


Condra to supply new cranes, refurbish others at new steel premises
4th October 2024 By: Natasha Odendaal

Crane manufacturer Condra Cranes is manufacturing three new cranes and refurbishing 14 others as certified steel round bar, hollow bar and plate supplier Special Steels moves to bigger premises.... 


China's fast-growing copper champion is reshaping global metal supply
3rd October 2024 By: Bloomberg

Chen Jinghe was not long out of university when a government official handed him the assignment that would change his life. Go to Zijin mountain, he was told, and find gold. It was 1982, and the... 


Vale backs Brazil critical minerals fund in nod to government
3rd October 2024 By: Bloomberg

Vale is committed to investing in Brazil’s first fund to support critical minerals as it seeks to diversify, the new chief of the world’s No. 2 iron-ore supplier said Wednesday. Vale has 90% of... 


A Transnet Freight Rail train on the Sishen-Saldanha iron-ore corridor
Phillips says Transnet not yet on track to meet 193Mt rail ‘stretch target’
2nd October 2024 By: Terence Creamer

Meeting the 193-million-ton rail stretch target set under the newly launched second phase of the partnership between business and government would require a significant amount of work and... 


Minerals Council South Africa CEO Mzila Mthenjane
Infrastructure rehabilitation, more exploration crucial for South African mining industry growth, Mthenjane says
2nd October 2024 By: Darren Parker

Minerals Council South Africa CEO Mzila Mthenjane believes that growing the South African mining industry depends on restoring mining capacity through infrastructure rehabilitation in the short... 


President Cyril Ramaphosa addressing the relaunch of the partnership between government and business at the IDC's offices in Johannesburg
Growth target of 3% set for 2025 as business and government relaunch partnership under GNU
1st October 2024 By: Terence Creamer

A second phase of the partnership launched between government and business to tackle South Africa’s electricity, logistics and crime crises has been launched under the Government of National Unity... 


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Financial resilience key as mining companies battle challenging conditions – PwC
1st October 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

South Africa’s mining industry experienced a challenging year, with commodity prices, barring that of gold, under pressure, leading to a significant drop in both revenue and profits. It is,... 


Navigating Namibia's mining sector challenges: Strategies for growth and stability
Navigating Namibia's mining sector challenges: Strategies for growth and stability
1st October 2024

By: Julien Karambua - MD at Workforce Staffing Namibia Namibia's mining sector, a cornerstone of the country's economy, is undergoing a significant resurgence, particularly around uranium and gold... 


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