Following ongoing water supply disruptions in eThekwini, in KwaZulu-Natal, Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina and Deputy Minister David Mahlobo convened an urgent meeting with eThekwini... 

Amid growing concerns over resource conservation and operational efficiency, the mining sector is increasingly turning to advanced valve solutions to optimise water and air consumption, says... 

Diamond exploration and project development company Botswana Diamonds has been granted a mining permit for its Thorny River project. 

London-listed Xtract Resources has started a diamond drill programme at Silverking (Licence 26673-HQ-LEL) in Zambia. The programme has set a number of objectives aimed at advancing the development... 

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has developed an online tool that enables abalone farmers along South Africa’s coast to leverage ocean colour maps to track marine algal... 

The recently revised code of conduct of South African industry body Southern African Plastic Pipe Manufacturers Association (Sappma) is expected to significantly boost the accountability of pipe... 

The City of Cape Town’s Department of Water and Sanitation Directorate is accelerating its sewer and water pipe replacement efforts for the 2024/25 financial year by investing just over... 

As pipe, tubes and hose manufacturer and supplier Astore Keymak celebrates its 40th anniversary in October 2025, the company reflects on a legacy of innovation, quality and service that has made it... 

The project has surpassed the halfway mark. 

An agreement has been entered into for the outright sale of Williamson Diamonds Limited, Petra Diamonds announced on Wednesday. The London-listed and South Africa-active Petra is taking steps to... 

The prospect of good forward momentum for a resumption of valuable mining at the re-emerging old Blyvooruitzicht (Blyvoor) gold mine has received another boost. This is because Aurous Resources,... 

Botswana has renewed two of London-listed Botswana Diamonds’ prospecting licences  – 224/2007 and 169/2019 – for two years until December 31, 2026. The licences include the KX36 discovery, as well... 

Toronto-listed Taseko Mines is progressing steadily with the development of its Florence copper project in Arizona, reporting that the project has surpassed the halfway mark and remains on track... 

Twenty miles outside Corpus Christi, Texas — an area so dry the local water company distributes shower timers at high school football games — the world’s richest man is nearly done building a... 

Blyvoor gold mine, the restarted underground Witwatersrand gold mine west of Johannesburg, is on the way back up. South African mining company Aurous Resources reported on Monday, December 17, that... 

Gauteng, South Africa’s most populous province and economic hub, eagerly anticipates a significant inflow of additional water in 2028 from the second phase of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project... 

South Africa’s Department of Mineral Resources and Energy has approved the environmental authorisation for one of two mining permit applications on the Thorny River project. 

Aim-listed Botswana Diamonds has received environmental authorisation from the Botswana Department of Environmental Affairs and the Ministry of Environment and Tourism to drill its two targets in... 

In response to rising demand for sustainable mining practices, equipment, services, and solutions supplier IHC Mining has launched a suite of advanced tailings rehandling and reprocessing solutions... 

With over 30 years of industry experience Paterson & Cooke’s specialised engineering expertise includes the design and implementation of long-distance slurry concentrate pipeline systems, paste,... 

Through close teamwork, power transmission and motion control products distributor BMG and valve designer and manufacturer InterApp offer a comprehensive range of valve products for use in... 

This week we profile Branislav Bibic, Area VP for sub-Saharan Africa at Philip Morris International, a producer of tobacco and nicotine products, including cigarettes and smoke-free products 

The project is on track to restart production in December. 

With the streaming agreement between Franco-Nevada and Mine Waste Solutions (MWS) over, Harmony Gold will from now on benefit fully from the soaring gold price that is coinciding with the delivery... 

The Lance uranium project, in Wyoming, remains on track to restart production in December, owner Peninsula Energy reported on Wednesday. Lance is one of the biggest uranium in-situ recovery... 

A little over a decade ago, Rio Tinto Group was reeling from the impact of disastrous investments. First, the bruising top-of-the-market purchase of aluminum group Alcan, and then the ill-conceived... 

The development and construction of Phase 1 have been completed. 

Established in 1997, MULTI ALLOYS is a leading stockist of duplex stainless steel, nickel alloys and specialised metals in the South African market and focuses on the supply of these... 

The general shortage of skilled labour in remote areas, and the lack of training of local welders – to a level where they pass a welder performance qualification test –  highlights the Southern... 

Australian mining company Burgundy Diamond Mines has announced encouraging results from its ongoing drilling programme at the Misery underground mine in Canada, suggesting the potential for an... 

Chempute Software, a provider of engineering software and training, is strengthening its support for engineering sectors with expanded offerings aimed at optimising design and operational... 

While there is no quick, one-size-fits-all solution for South Africa’s complex, ongoing water challenges, public-private partnerships (PPPs) can serve as a strategic model to address water... 

Nicky Van der Poel Senior Executive: Outage Services and Managing Director: Lesedi Skills Academy 

The carbon steel tube and pipe sector – akin to other sub-domestic industries that are emerging from an historically low industrial base – is emphasising the critical need for sustained demand and... 

Mines have a propensity to create widespread economic activity well beyond the mine gates, which is why government must not be allowed to take so excessively long to approve mine licensing. South... 

Martin Creamer talking on copper, gold and ferrochrome. 

Sun International’s Sun City, in the North West, is continuing its drive to remain relevant as it progresses several successful initiatives to revamp the premier leisure and entertainment... 

Amanda Jonker Is the senior ceramist at Multotec’s wear linings division, specialising in ceramic lining manufacture and installation for wear protection, primarily serving the mining and power... 

The revived Rietberg copper mine is on its way to becoming the cash cow of Copper 360, the Johannesburg Stock Exchange AltX company, which last week produced the first copper ore in the O’Kiep... 

Heavy duty cooling and air conditioning specialist Booyco Engineering has installed the innovative Sy-Klone engine air filter pre-cleaners on two drill rigs at a South African coal mine, allowing... 

Leader in atomised mist technology and dust control solutions BossTek has introduced a powerful, mobile, mid-sized dust control cannon, in response to input from customers across the demolition and... 

Global fastener solutions manufacturer fischer India announced the launch of its pre-positioned undercut anchor, or FSU, which is a “ground-breaking addition” to fischer's line-up designed to meet...