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Foundational practical skills development is undertaken at FLS’s Training Academy in Chloorkop
FLS on-site support underpins mine efficiency
21st October 2024

With its service centres in strategic locations in Africa, FLS builds closer relationships with customers to help transform mine efficiency. According to Dirk Wesselman, Head of Field Services for... 


XMP Consulting senior coal analyst Xavier Prevost
Political interference undermining South Africa’s coal potential – Prevost
18th October 2024 By: Darren Parker

South Africa has the potential to be the strongest producer, user and exporter of coal on the continent, but political interference prevents this from happening, XMP Consulting senior coal analyst... 


New South Wales Premier Chris Minns
‘Massive boost’ for NSW critical minerals sector
18th October 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

The New South Wales (NSW) government on Friday announced a A$250-million royalty deferral initiative for critical minerals projects and said it would examine the implementation of a rapid... 


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Bill aims to bolster SA oil, gas investment
18th October 2024 By: Lynne Davies

With investor confidence in the upstream oil and gas sector currently being low, pan-African law firm Bowmans states that there is a need for the Upstream Petroleum Resources Development Bill... 


An image of the AECI location tag placed on the Peruvian region in the South American continent
Manufacturer eyes Peru entry with development project
18th October 2024

South African explosives and chemicals company AECI has acquired land in Peru for a development project, bolstering its position as a mining services provider in the well-endowed South American... 


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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,... 


A photo of Beier group executives stood together in a factory in branded corporate clothing
New CEO takes helm at textiles group
18th October 2024

Proudly South African technical textiles, personal protective equipment and advanced wound care products manufacturer Beier Group has announced the appointment of Warren Sachs as Group CEO... 


An Aerial image of Henkel in Nairobi with soar panels on its roof
Firm launches 100%- renewable-powered site
18th October 2024

Multinational chemical and consumer goods manufacturer Henkel has achieved what it reports as a ground-breaking sustainability milestone, with its manufacturing site in Nairobi, Kenya, now fully... 


A MAXJET Waterjet cutter cutting into a piece of metal
Event an opportunity to source new tech
18th October 2024 By: Halima Frost

Waterjet cutting service provider MAXJET will attend this year’s Manufacturing Indaba – to be held at the Sandton Convention Centre, in Johannesburg, on October 22 and 23 – to scout new... 


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Carbon-intensive power will hinder local manufacturers
18th October 2024 By: Halima Frost

It is anticipated that the implementation of the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), which will take effect in 2026, will significantly affect the South African manufacturing sector,... 


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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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Digitalisation seen as key to bolstering fight against illicit gold trade
18th October 2024 By: Nadine James

The integrity of the global gold supply chain has been the subject of intense scrutiny of late, following a damning report by Swiss nongovernmental organisation SwissAid earlier this year, which... 


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AMTR
18th October 2024

AMTR combines metrology, design and tool manufacturing to deliver integrated solutions that meet the highest standards of precision and quality.  As experts in dimensional metrology, reverse... 


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Digitalisation seen as key to bolstering fight against illicit gold trade
18th October 2024 By: Nadine James

The integrity of the global gold supply chain has been the subject of intense scrutiny of late, following a damning report by Swiss nongovernmental organisation SwissAid earlier this year, which... 


E3 Lithium wraps up NRCan-funded pilot
17th October 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

TSX-V-listed E3 Lithium has completed all milestones of the pilot project funded by Natural Resources Canada’s (NRCan’s) Critical Minerals Research, Development and Demonstration (CMRDD)... 


Kansanshi in Zambia
Saudi's Manara in advanced talks to buy stake in First Quantum's Zambian mines
16th October 2024 By: Reuters

Saudi Arabia's Manara Minerals is closing in on a deal to buy a minority stake in Canadian miner First Quantum Minerals' Zambian copper and nickel assets, three people familiar with the details... 


IEA executive director Fatih Birol presenting the World Energy Outlook 2024
Africa’s critical-minerals role highlighted as world moves into ‘Age of Electricity’
16th October 2024 By: Terence Creamer

With the global energy system moving into the “Age of Electricity”, the International Energy Agency (IEA) has again highlighted the central role of Africa in producing the critical minerals... 


Rio Tinto reported a marked improvement in bauxite output.
Rio Tinto maintains FY guidance, reports steady progress at growth projects
16th October 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

Global mining giant Rio Tinto has reported consistent iron-ore production from its operations in Australia’s Pilbara, with third-quarter output increasing by 1% to 84.1-million tonnes. The company... 


Australia ‘a very important partner for us’: Bernhard Kluttig
15th October 2024

By: Richard Roberts - Editorial Director, Beacon Events ‘Australia has significant deposits of raw materials which Germany and Europe urgently need for the transformation of our economies’ 


Mosaic expects Florida facilities to return to full production soon
15th October 2024 By: Bloomberg

Fertiliser maker Mosaic said on Monday that its Florida facilities are expected to return to full production capacity over the coming days after being idled due to Hurricane Milton. Milton, which... 


Mosaic says fertilizer waste facility's water entered Tampa Bay after Hurricane Milton
14th October 2024 By: Reuters

Mosaic said on Friday that water supporting the chemical company's storage of a waste byproduct from fertilizer manufacturing in Florida probably made its way into Tampa Bay following a downpour... 


Anglo American Platinum CEO Craig Miller
PGMs to have long-term future despite short-term challenges
11th October 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

Despite having important applications in sectors such as electronics, technology and jewellery, PGMs have faced significant challenges as a sector, which are expected to persist over the short... 


In search of alternative financing for critical minerals projects
11th October 2024

By: Olimpia Pilch - Director, Critical Minerals Association Australia (CMAA) Financing critical minerals is challenging as criticality does not make a market, but instead highlights a market failure 


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Coatings, cladding enhance pump performance
11th October 2024 By: Simone Liedtke

Surface engineering company Thermaspray’s thermal spray coatings and laser cladding technologies are delivering significant benefits to the pumps industry, particularly for components subjected to... 


One of seven traction transformers supplied to Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa by LH Marthinusen
Traction transformers supplied to line restoration project
11th October 2024

Transformer manufacturer LH Marthinusen (LHM), a division of ACTOM, recently manufactured and supplied seven traction transformers for State-owned transport enterprise Passenger Rail Agency of... 


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Martin Engineering
11th October 2024

Established in 1944, Martin Engineering is the leading international developer, manufacturer and supplier of innovations to make the handling of bulk materials cleaner, safer and more productive.... 


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Prothane Industrial
11th October 2024

In existence since July 1990, Prothane Industrial started production with castable polyurethane products, expanding later to high tech polyurethane spraying products, rubber lining and various... 


Location map of the Australian vanadium project
Australian vanadium project, Australia – update
11th October 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Australian Vanadium Limited has received a nonbinding letter of interest from the Export-Import Bank of the United States for up to $31-million in debt financing to advance the development and... 


Aerial view of the Nyanza Light titanium beneficiation project
Titanium beneficiation complex, South Africa – update
11th October 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Site clearing, levelling and geotechnical studies have started. 


LTA Autecon celebrates 40 years of SMEIPP construction excellence
LTA Autecon celebrates 40 years of SMEIPP construction excellence
10th October 2024

LTA Autecon, formerly known as Grinaker-LTA Mechanical & Electrical, has recently redefined its distinct identity and strategic positioning as a market leader in the structural, mechanical,... 


Speakers who participated in Creamer Media's Hydrogen Economy webinar
South Africa positioned well to leverage the benefits of a hydrogen economy
10th October 2024 By: Natasha Odendaal

South Africa has an ideal opportunity, and is well positioned, to leverage the potential of the emerging hydrogen economy and establish an integrated value chain. Amid global hydrogen economy... 


 Chrystia Freeland
Canada green taxonomy unlikely to include new natural gas sites
10th October 2024 By: Bloomberg

Canada has provided more clarity on what it considers to be homegrown green investments — with new natural gas projects unlikely to make the cut. On Wednesday, Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland... 


Jakob Stausholm addressing a briefing on Rio Tinto's acquisition of Arcadium Lithium.
Rio Tinto locks in lithium future with $6.7bn counter-cyclical deal
9th October 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

In a counter-cyclical move, Rio Tinto on Wednesday announced a $6.7-billion acquisition of Arcadium Lithium, propelling the world’s second-biggest miner into the ranks of major lithium producers.... 


Jose Fernandez
China is oversupplying lithium to eliminate rivals, US official says
8th October 2024 By: Reuters

Chinese lithium producers are flooding the global market with the critical metal and causing a "predatory" price drop as they seek to eliminate competing projects, a senior US official said on a... 


North Carolina quartz mine owner says Helene damage was minimal
7th October 2024 By: Bloomberg

The owner of a North Carolina quartz mine that’s a key source for high-purity quartz used in global semiconductor manufacturing said its operations sustained only minor damage in the wake of... 


The above image depicts a variety of PVC packaging
PVC packaging becoming preferred choice
4th October 2024

Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) is considered to be the most versatile thermoplastic, having established itself as an essential material in the packaging industry. Its unique properties offer a variety of... 


Image of drill rig at Nyanza Light Metals' titanium benefociation complex
Titanium beneficiation complex, South Africa – update
4th October 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Site clearance and preparation on the project has started. 


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Gold Rock Projects: Front-end crushing solutions redefined
4th October 2024

Crushing is hard. It is hard on the crushers it is hard on businesses trying to make money out of crushing. And because crushing is so hard you cannot buy the cheapest crushers and hope they will... 


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Sandvik Rock Processing powers Africa’s mines with advanced crushing and screening solutions
4th October 2024

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... 


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Wealth creation must be encouraged, wealth consumption kept in check
4th October 2024 By: Martin Creamer

Mining, agriculture, manufacturing and everything that uplifts local business must be encouraged by government and wealth consumption kept in proper check. The long wait for exploration and mining... 


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.... 


Awards celebrate ingenuity and outstanding levels of innovation
Awards celebrate ingenuity and outstanding levels of innovation
3rd October 2024

An exhibition viewed by industry as one of the most important events on the calendar, Electra Mining Africa pulled out all the stops this year and delivered its biggest ever show in its 52 year... 


Electra Mining Africa puts innovation in the spotlight and sets new records
Electra Mining Africa puts innovation in the spotlight and sets new records
3rd October 2024

Taking place at the Expo Centre in Nasrec, Johannesburg, from 2-6 September, this year’s Electra Mining Africa was the biggest show in its history with 950 exhibitors occupying over 40,000m² of... 


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