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AI, data storage propping up platinum demand in the electrical sector
27th January 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Platinum is finding increasing use in the semiconductor and sensor industries, industry organisation the World Platinum Investment Council points out. In 2024, electrical demand for platinum... 


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ANC wants National Treasury to rescue Transnet
27th January 2025 By: Bloomberg

South Africa’s biggest political party will ask the National Treasury to consider a one-off debt-relief package for state-owned rail and ports operator Transnet before next month’s budget. Transnet... 


Gold tracks for weekly gain as tariff threats stoke haven demand
Gold tracks for weekly gain as tariff threats stoke haven demand
24th January 2025 By: Bloomberg

Gold held near the highest since October as traders weighed President Donald Trump’s latest tariff threat against Europe, along with his vow to push for more interest-rate cuts. Bullion was... 


Schneider Electric named The World’s Most Sustainable Corporation for a second time
Schneider Electric named The World’s Most Sustainable Corporation for a second time
24th January 2025

Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has been named the World’s Most Sustainable Corporation 2025 by Corporate Knightsand is the only... 


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Weba Chute Systems
24th January 2025

Weba Chute Systems is world-renowned for ensuring that its custom-engineered chutes add immediate and significant value to customers profitability, uptime and on-site health and safety. The... 


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Sandvik Rock Processing powers Africa’s mines with advanced crushing and screening solutions
24th January 2025

Sandvik Rock Processing Solutions plays a pivotal role in Africa’s mining and quarrying sectors by delivering advanced, high performance crushing and screening equipment. Catering to the... 


SIGNIFICANT PLATFORM
The AfCFTA framework provides a significant platform for the continent to enhance its automotive value chain
AfCFTA can advance Africa’s automotive industry
24th January 2025 By: Simone Liedtke

South Africa is well placed to spearhead the automotive sector's expansion on the African continent, leveraging its experience and infrastructure to capitalise on opportunities presented by the... 


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Manufacturer launches new inverters, enhances work processes
24th January 2025

Multisectoral products and services company Bearing Man Group’s (BMG’s) latest offering in its electromechanical range – marking its fiftieth year in business – is the efficient Synergy PI150... 


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Greater responsibility placed on industry role-players
24th January 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Key industry events, such as the yearly Investing in African Mining Indaba, help industry roleplayers to assess what is required to develop Africa’s “undoubted” mineral wealth, says coal research... 


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Capitalisation of critical minerals embedded in company outlook
24th January 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Africa has a significant portion of the rare-earth elements (REE) required for the transition to, and development of, new energy vehicles (NEV), with a sizable opportunity to capitalise on their... 


SKILLS DEVELOPMENT
In addition to skills courses, the RMI is rolling out the Artisan Recognition of Prior Learning initiative
Skills shortage a concern as e-mobility set to shape local automotive sector
24th January 2025 By: Simone Liedtke

The South African automotive industry, a significant contributor to South Africa’s GDP, faces critical challenges, such as a persistent decline in qualified artisans, which threatens to disrupt the... 


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Committing to decarbonisation, advanced technologies
24th January 2025

At this year’s Investing in African Mining Indaba, blasting and explosives specialist BME will share its commitment to decarbonisation and advanced technologies, supporting the mining sector’s... 


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Investment in local infrastructure, manufacturing key to economic development
24th January 2025

South Africa requires investment to grow infrastructure for all aspects of energy generation, transmission and distribution, ACTOM group CEO Mervyn Naidoo stated in a release last month. In... 


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Firm’s project pipeline benefits numerous stakeholders
24th January 2025 By: Trent Roebeck

Power generation repair and asset management company Marthinusen & Coutts (M&C) – a division of supplier of manufacturing, service, repairs, maintenance, projects and distribution of... 


A newly developed sorter is one of many new technologies being used in teh mining sector developed by Gravitas Minerals
Sector faces tech challenges
24th January 2025 By: Halima Frost

The mining equipment manufacturing sector faces a range of challenges, owing to rapid technological advancements, environmental concerns, fluctuating demand and the increasing complexity of mining... 


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Association lauds significance of Indaba
24th January 2025 By: Halima Frost

Domestic equipment manufacturer cluster Mining Equipment Manufacturers of South Africa (Memsa) says the Investing in African Mining Indaba is now “of exceeding significance” to the global mining... 


KZN company epitomises Automotive Master Plan’s objectives – dtic
24th January 2025

KwaZulu-Natal-based aluminium alloys manufacturing company Bingelela Alloys is “a perfect example of the objectives that the South African Automotive Master Plan 2035 has set to achieve”, the... 


Advanced Fire Global
Delivering proven safety solutions for Africa’s mining industry
24th January 2025

Africa’s largest integrated fire suppression and combined site service provider, Advanced Fire Global is poised for an exciting year of large-scale projects across Africa in 2025.  The company’s... 


JA Engineering,
JA Engineering: Pioneering mining excellence for nearly 40 years
24th January 2025

Welcome to the world of JA Engineering, where innovation meets excellence. Founded in 1987, JA Engineering (JAE) has been a trailblazer in the mining equipment industry for nearly four decades.... 


Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions
Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions
24th January 2025

Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions is a global leader in equipment, tools and services for the underground and surface mining sectors. With an extensive portfolio, the company provides advanced... 


Customising electrical rotating machine repairs and maintenance for diverse industries
Customising electrical rotating machine repairs and maintenance for diverse industries
24th January 2025

Delba Electrical’s tailored solutions for mining, manufacturing and energy Electrical rotating machines are cornerstones of industrial operations across a wide range of sectors, from mining to... 


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Shaakichiuwaanaan lithium project, Canada – update
24th January 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Lithium project developer Patriot Battery Metals has raised C$69-million through a strategic investment from automotive manufacturer Volkswagen.  


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Nolans neodymium/praseodymium rare earths project, Australia – update
24th January 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Australian mining company Arafura Rare Earths will receive A$200-million from Australia’s National Reconstruction Fund to support the Nolans mine. 


Coal miner Coronado sees steel rebound beyond China
23rd January 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Australia-headquartered Coronado Global Resources expects a rebound in steel production and consumption outside of China this year, driven by recovering industrial activity and trade policies aimed... 


Why Astron Energy Refinery is critical To SA economy
Why Astron Energy Refinery is critical To SA economy
23rd January 2025

Since 2020, South Africa has lost around 50% of its crude oil refining capacity due to refineries having been decommissioned or converted into storage facilities. South Africa currently has only... 


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Patriot Battery Metals secures Volkswagen investment for lithium project
22nd January 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Lithium project developer Patriot Battery Metals has completed a private placement, raising C$69-million through a strategic investment from Volkswagen . The investment gives the German automotive... 


President Donald Trump
Trump says to unleash American fossil fuels, halt climate cooperation
21st January 2025 By: Reuters

President Donald Trump on Monday laid out a sweeping plan to maximize oil and gas production, including by declaring a national energy emergency to speed permitting, rolling back environmental... 


Johnson Camp's leach pad overflow pond
US grants $13.9m tax credit to Gunnison’s Nuton-funded Arizona copper mine
20th January 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

US-based copper developer Gunnison Copper has announced that its Johnson Camp mine, in Arizona, has been selected to receive $13.9-million in tax credits to expand production of ‘Made in America’... 


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Sasol plans reviving chemical unit and explore potential IPO
17th January 2025 By: Bloomberg

Sasol is looking to revive its international chemical business, including a sprawling US complex, to boost earnings and open up an option to potentially list it, according to the company’s chief... 


Standard Lithium and Equinor secure $225m US grant to develop lithium extraction facility
17th January 2025 By: Reuters

Standard Lithium said on Thursday SWA Lithium, a jointly-owned unit with energy firm Equinor, has closed on a $225-million grant from the US Department of Energy (DoE). The company said the grant,... 


RenEnergy Africa
Energy outlook in SA for 2025: Turning point for renewables, energy storage
17th January 2025

South Africa’s energy landscape is poised for transformation in 2025, driven by regulatory changes, advancements in technology and the urgent need to address the country’s long-standing energy... 


150% investment allowance to boost EV production a good start, but more is needed – Mabasa
17th January 2025 By: Irma Venter

Legislation signed into law by President Cyril Ramaphosa in late December introduces a 150% investment allowance for any capital investment made to enable the production of electric and hydrogen... 


The cornerstone of South Africa’s steel industry under threat
17th January 2025

The cornerstone of South Africa's long-steel production industry is facing an existential crisis as Arcelor Mittal South Africa (AMSA) continues in their endeavors to pursue the South African... 


Talbot – The Art of Water
Talbot – The Art of Water
17th January 2025

Water and wastewater treatment specialist Talbot works with water intensive industries to build their resilience in the face of rising water scarcity.  It prides itself as an organisation that... 


Rotocarb
Rotocarb
17th January 2025

Founded in 2016, activated carbons producer Rotocarb was established with the goal of servicing the carbon-based water purification needs of South Africa. Today, Rotocarb stands as an innovative... 


Aqua Horizon Technologies
Aqua Horizon Technologies leads the fight against water contamination
17th January 2025

Water contamination is a silent crisis threatening industries, communities and ecosystems across the globe. From industrial effluents polluting rivers to oil spills compromising groundwater, the... 


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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... 


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WA iron, lithium and graphite projects secure A$34m clean energy funding
15th January 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Three job-creating regional projects will receive a multimillion-dollar funding boost as part of the Western Australian government’s clean energy plan to diversify the economy. Government has... 


Arafura Rare Earths gets A$200m boost from Australia
Arafura Rare Earths gets A$200m boost from Australia
15th January 2025 By: Bloomberg

Arafura Rare Earths will get A$200-million from Australia’s National Reconstruction Fund to support a new mine and processing facility, the latest move by Western nations to boost supply chains of... 


MEMSA Calls for Urgent Government Action Following Arcelor Mittal Plant Closures
14th January 2025

Mining Equipment Manufacturers of South Africa (MEMSA) expresses deep concern over the recent closures of ArcelorMittal steel plants, highlighting critical challenges in South Africa’s... 


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Caterpillar celebrates its 100-year anniversary
10th January 2025 By: Darren Parker

NYSE-listed Caterpillar has marked 2025 as its 100-year anniversary. The globally recognised original equipment manufacturer (OEM) technically turns 100 on April 15, which is when, in 1925, Holt... 


Brazil offers $815m to back strategic minerals projects
Brazil offers $815m to back strategic minerals projects
9th January 2025 By: Bloomberg

Brazil is offering about $815-million in financing for projects aimed at boosting development of strategic minerals within the South American nation. BNDES and government funding agency Finep,... 


TOMRA Mining’s advanced sorting technology used in the world’s largest lithium ore sorting plant at Pilbara Minerals' Pilangoora Operation
TOMRA Mining’s advanced sorting technology used in the world’s largest lithium ore sorting plant at Pilbara Minerals' Pilangoora Operation
8th January 2025

TOMRA Mining’s advanced technology and unique experience in designing and installing large-scale ore-sorting plants were key to the successful completion of the world’s largest lithium sorting... 


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