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Rainbow Rare Earths demonstrates resilience amid market challenges
27th October 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

With rare earth elements (REE) being vital to economic resilience and national security, the imposition of export controls by China in April, followed by further tightening proposed in October, has... 


FUCHS sets new standards in sustainability with certified Product Carbon Footprint tool
27th October 2025 By: Dimpho Madiba

The FUCHS Group, which operates globally in the lubricants sector, has introduced a groundbreaking milestone in sustainability: a certified, automated tool for transparent calculation of the... 


Trump strikes deals on trade, critical minerals in Southeast Asia
27th October 2025 By: Reuters

The United States signed a flurry of deals on trade and critical minerals with four Southeast Asian partners on Sunday, looking to address trade imbalances and diversify supply chains amid tighter... 


Oil tanks at BME's premises
BME nears 100% used-oil explosives breakthrough
24th October 2025 By: Darren Parker

Explosives manufacturer BME intends to replace 100% of the virgin oil used in the fuel phase of its emulsions with used oil within the next few years, Mining Weekly has learned. This would be a... 


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Steenkampskraal outlines six-phase rare earths production plan
24th October 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Steenkampskraal Monazite Mine (SMM), one of the world’s highest-grade rare earths and thorium deposits, has set out its six-phase production plan following confirmation of receipt of the first... 


VAMCOSA offers local valve solutions to reduce the risk in challenging applications
VAMCOSA offers local valve solutions to reduce the risk in challenging applications
24th October 2025

The Valve and Actuator Manufacturers Cluster of South Africa (VAMCOSA) was formed in July 2011 and works closely with the DTIC to keep the sector designated and promote supporting locally... 


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Hydrogen peroxide emulsions rolled out to SADC markets
24th October 2025 By: Donna Slater

Explosives and blasting company BME and Sweden-based explosives company Hypex Bio Explosives Technology (Hypex Bio) have advanced their partnership beyond Canada by initiating an infrastructure and... 


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Company gears up for framework launch
24th October 2025 By: Halima Frost

In anticipation of the formal launch of the South African Wholesale Electricity Market (SAWEM) and the Balance Responsible Party (BRP) framework, engineering business and IT enabler for the... 


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Voice amplifiers reduce respirator removal
24th October 2025 By: Lynne Davies

Safety equipment supplier Dromex has launched its voice amplification respiratory protection to address the challenge of standard respirators hindering communication. Respirators muffle speech,... 


PPE, the forgotten armour that silently protects and engenders safety culture
24th October 2025

While most people fail to think about personal protective equipment (PPE) until they have to, until someone gets hurt, it is more than gloves, goggles, or steel-toed boots. It is the frontline... 


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Tailings retreatment has emerged as core part of modern mining
24th October 2025 By: Schalk Burger

While the viability of retreating mine tailings remains a key consideration – both for reprocessing these mining by-products and for determining the end-use of any reclaimed land – it has... 


Mining is so much more than just digging minerals out of the ground
Mining is so much more than just digging minerals out of the ground
24th October 2025

The Minerals Council South Africa’s members account for 90% of our country’s mineral production. Collectively we believe the growth of the mining industry and the transformation of the economy are... 


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Tailings retreatment has emerged as core part of modern mining
24th October 2025 By: Schalk Burger

While the viability of retreating mine tailings remains a key consideration – both for reprocessing these mining by-products and for determining the end-use of any reclaimed land – it has... 


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Zanaga iron-ore project, Congo-Brazzaville
24th October 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Zanaga Iron Ore Company has confirmed the project's strong viability.  


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NORI-D project, Pacific Ocean
24th October 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

The Metals Company has conducted a world-first prefeasibility study for a polymetallic nodule project in the NORI-D area, a geological submarine fracture zone located in the Pacific Ocean between... 


Stibnite equipment
Stibnite gold project, US – update
24th October 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Perpetua Resources has started early works construction. 


Refraline expands local capability with new anchor manufacturing facility
Refraline expands local capability with new anchor manufacturing facility
23rd October 2025

South African refractory specialist Refraline has broadened its manufacturing capabilities with the launch of a new stainless steel anchor production facility, a move the company says will enhance... 


Jindalee evaluates high-value magnesium by-product at McDermitt
23rd October 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX- and OTCQX-listed Jindalee Lithium has launched a value optimisation programme to evaluate the recovery of magnesium as a potential by-product from its 100%-owned McDermitt lithium project, in... 


Longonjo rare earths mine site
Pensana, German company seek to establish mine-to-magnet supply chain in the US
22nd October 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

London-listed Pensana has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Vacuumschmelze (VAC) – a Germany-headquartered manufacturer of advanced magnetic solutions, rare-earth permanent magnets... 


blast at mine
South Africa set to trial nitrate-free hydrogen peroxide-based explosive tech soon
22nd October 2025 By: Darren Parker

Explosives technology company Hypex Bio Explosives Technology will soon introduce its novel hydrogen peroxide-based explosive technology to South Africa, aiming to improve safety, reduce emissions... 


How AVEVA’s digital technologies are transforming mining and metals operations
How AVEVA’s digital technologies are transforming mining and metals operations
22nd October 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Global industrial software leader AVEVA is helping mining, metals and minerals (MMM) companies redefine how they engineer, operate and grow through digital transformation. This was the key message... 


BC Technology Unlocks Superior Value for PV Plants
BC Technology Unlocks Superior Value for PV Plants
22nd October 2025

LONGi secures top honors at the 2025 TÜV Rheinland “All Quality Matters” Awards, reaffirming its leadership in photovoltaic technology, product quality, and value-driven innovation. Multiple Honors... 


Mark Carney
Carney cautious about report of potential Canadian trade deal with US
22nd October 2025 By: Reuters

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Tuesday expressed caution after a newspaper reported he might soon sign a trade deal on steel and aluminum with the US, saying "I wouldn't overplay it." The... 


Giyani's demo plant in Johannesburg
Giyani Metals’ manganese product passes first phase of US battery qualification tests
21st October 2025 By: Darren Parker

Battery-grade manganese producer Giyani Metals Corp has announced that high-purity manganese oxide (HPMO) produced from its Johannesburg demonstration plant has successfully met Phase 1... 


MacLean acquires new facility in North Bay to support growth and innovation
MacLean acquires new facility in North Bay to support growth and innovation
21st October 2025

MacLean Engineering is proud to announce a continued investment in growth by purchasing a facility in North Bay, Ontario to serve its expanding global customer base. This acquisition of a 95,000... 


IPVF Confirms: LONGi's BC Modules Hi-MO 9 Outperform TOPCon in Power Gen & LCOE
21st October 2025

Renowned European third-party technical consultancy IPVF recently conducted a comprehensive value assessment of two 50MW ground-mounted PV projects in France and Denmark. The study provides an... 


Chrome processing
Sibanye-Stillwater implements new chrome agreements with the Glencore Merafe Venture
21st October 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Multinational mining and metals processing group Sibanye-Stillwater has reported that all conditions precedent necessary for the implementation of its new chrome agreements with the Glencore Merafe... 


US-Canada trade deal may be ready for approval at APEC summit, Globe and Mail reports
21st October 2025 By: Reuters

A US-Canada trade deal on steel, aluminium and energy could be ready for Prime Minister Mark Carney and US President Donald Trump to sign at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit later this... 


Export Finance Australia backing for A$520m Donald project
Export Finance Australia backing for A$520m Donald project
21st October 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

TSX-listed Energy Fuels and ASX-listed Astron have received an endorsement for their A$520-million Donald rare earth and mineral sands project in Victoria, with Australia’s export credit agency,... 


TRUST BELOW THE SURFACE: How SAPPMA Safeguards South Africa’s Plastic Pipe Industry
TRUST BELOW THE SURFACE: How SAPPMA Safeguards South Africa’s Plastic Pipe Industry
20th October 2025

Every thriving city, town, and community depends on reliable water and sanitation infrastructure. At the heart of these essential systems lies an unsung hero: the humble plastic pipe. Whether... 


Glencore and Merafe's Boshoek operation
Glencore Merafe Chrome Venture renews fuel supply agreement with Astron
17th October 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The Glencore Merafe Chrome Venture, a joint venture (JV) between Merafe Resources and Glencore Operations South Africa, has concluded a renewed supply agreement with energy company Astron Energy... 


Talga, SQM end Swedish Aero project JV
17th October 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Battery materials company Talga Group and Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile (SQM) have mutually agreed to terminate their joint venture (JV) agreement over the Aero project in Sweden. The... 


Affordable financing and supplier vetting are key to renewable energy adoption in SA 
17th October 2025

Affordability and consumer trust are two of the biggest barriers to renewable energy adoption in South Africa. That said, retail banks can play a critical role in addressing both challenges.... 


BHP's China Jimblebar iron-ore stocks rise as trade stalls amid contract talks, sources say
BHP's China Jimblebar iron-ore stocks rise as trade stalls amid contract talks, sources say
17th October 2025 By: Reuters

Stocks of a type of iron-ore supplied by BHP are piling up at major Chinese ports to the highest levels in three months, with trade stalled as the miner remained in talks with China's state-run... 


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Association sets 2030 export growth vision
17th October 2025 By: Lynne Davies

As a part of its 2030 vision for the stainless steel industry, industry body the Southern Africa Stainless Steel Development Association (Sassda) envisions playing an increasing role in the export... 


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Partnership introduces new laser welding cell
17th October 2025

To introduce the Megmeet laser welding cell – a solution that combines precision robotics with “cutting-edge” laser technology – industrial robot manufacturer, Yaskawa Southern Africa has partnered... 


Dredge mining at Richards Bay Minerals – DREDGER
Logistics company receives safety performance award
17th October 2025

For the second consecutive year, logistics and supply chain solutions company Unitrans has won the Most Outstanding Contractor Partner Safety award from diversified miner Rio Tinto, at the Rio... 


Freddy Mugeri, CEO of Hydro Power Equipment
Freddy Mugeri
17th October 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

This week we profile Freddy Mugeri, CEO of Hydro Power Equipment, a high-pressure water-powered valves and mining products and services provider 


the launch of a MANZI water refilling station at a SKUBU refiling shop
Companies join forces, offer water solution
17th October 2025 By: Halima Frost

A partnership formed earlier this year between prepared-water provider MANZI Water and technology-enabled refilling store SKUBU resulted in the launch of an initiative to alleviate the impact of... 


Funky Ouma, Ina Paarman travel to India in new made-in-the-Western-Cape retail deal
17th October 2025 By: Irma Venter

India’s largest retailer, Reliance Retail, has added a number of ‘Made in the Cape’ products to its shelves. Wesgro says it is the first time South African goods have been placed in select Reliance... 


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MetaleN
17th October 2025

Copper tubes manufacturer MetaleN endeavoured to extend its range of locally produced tubes over the past 24 months. An increased focus on value addition to its existing tubes, as well as... 


coal fines
South African company turning ultrafine coal waste into usable fuel
16th October 2025 By: Darren Parker

South African coal treatment service provider River Energy is recovering fine and ultrafine coal from stockpiles and disposal sites, converting material previously considered waste into usable coal... 


Iron Road says developers must take long-term view
16th October 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Exploration and development company Iron Road said on Thursday that investors and potential partners in large-scale magnetite developments would need to take a long-term view amid subdued global... 


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