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Copper Quest to acquire 100% of Kitimat project in BC
30th October 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

CSE-listed Copper Quest Exploration said on Wednesday it had signed a definitive agreement to acquire a 100% interest in the Kitimat copper/gold Project in British Columbia, about 10 km northwest... 


Almonty buys Montana tungsten project
29th October 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Tungsten producer Almonty Industries has signed a binding agreement to acquire the Gentung Browns Lake tungsten project in Beaverhead county, Montana. This marks the Toronto-listed firm's entry... 


11,000 Registered Attendees, 120 Countries, 500+ speakers: Record smashed, organisers set sights on even bigger IMARC 2026
11,000 Registered Attendees, 120 Countries, 500+ speakers: Record smashed, organisers set sights on even bigger IMARC 2026
28th October 2025

Organisers of Australia’s largest-ever gathering of the world’s mining and resource leaders have set their sights on cementing it as one of the top four global industry events, following a... 


RMA Automotive conversions provide Toyota Quantum with full-time 4WD functionality
RMA Automotive conversions provide Toyota Quantum with full-time 4WD functionality
27th October 2025

In a significant development for the local automotive conversion industry, RMA Automotive has extended its range of vehicle conversion solutions to include the Toyota Quantum all-wheel drive (4WD)... 


Ambler road permits reinstated, reports Trilogy Metals
Ambler road permits reinstated, reports Trilogy Metals
24th October 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Project developer Trilogy Metals on Friday reported that key federal right-of-way permits for the Ambler access project, in Alaska, had been executed, re-establishing the federal authorisations... 


Canadian, Australian firms order cranes from South African manufacturer
24th October 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

South African crane manufacturer Condra Cranes has received multiple orders from consulting firms in Canada and Australia to manufacture cranes, hoists and other lifting equipment for mine... 


Construction of LHWP’s Senqu Bridge enters final lap
24th October 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

Construction of the Senqu bridge, a part of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP), is nearing completion, ensuring the connection of communities across the Polihali reservoir. Once the... 


Location map of the Burton Mine Complex
Burton Mine Complex, Australia
24th October 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

A coal mine in the northern part of the Bowen basin, in Queensland, Australia. 


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Afrimat interim results buoyed by asset integration
23rd October 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Multi-commodity, midtier mining company and construction materials provider Afrimat has made several key improvements, and the results of these interventions are now becoming tangible, as evidenced... 


Raubex flags 10% to 20% lower earnings for six months to end August 2025
23rd October 2025 By: Schalk Burger

JSE-listed infrastructure development and construction materials supply company Raubex, in a trading statement, says it expects its earnings a share (EPS) and headline earnings a share (HEPS) for... 


Automechanika Johannesburg Marks 10th Anniversary with Powerhouse Programme at New Venue, Gallagher Convention Centre
Automechanika Johannesburg Marks 10th Anniversary with Powerhouse Programme at New Venue, Gallagher Convention Centre
22nd October 2025

Automechanika Johannesburg 2025 boasts a focused line-up of conferences, talks, awards and the Alexandra Automotive Hub and Panel Discussion, that will bring together leaders from across the value... 


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... 


World Food Day: Engen’s R10m fuel support empowers FoodForward SA to fight hunger
World Food Day: Engen’s R10m fuel support empowers FoodForward SA to fight hunger
20th October 2025

As part of its ongoing commitment to alleviating hunger, Engen has pledged another R2 million in fuel support to FoodForward SA, bringing its total contribution to R10 million since 2020. This... 


Prioritising Trucker Health: Engen offers Free Driver Health Checks this Transport Month
Prioritising Trucker Health: Engen offers Free Driver Health Checks this Transport Month
20th October 2025

As Transport Month progresses this October, Engen is once again rolling out free voluntary health screenings for truck drivers across South Africa, reaffirming its commitment to the health, safety,... 


The design of the tower’s first 8 metres was particularly crucial, as this section would experience the greatest stress during a seismic event
Afrisam concrete supports complex water tower project in Gauteng
20th October 2025

AfriSam is playing a pivotal role in the construction of one of Gauteng’s largest and most technically complex water towers, supplying specially designed readymix concrete to meet both structural... 


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 


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Trusted to Perform: How Delo Gold Ultra Keeps Construction Moving
16th October 2025

Brought to you by Astron Energy In the construction sector, performance is everything. Heavy-duty equipment must operate under pressure, day after day, without failure. That level of reliability... 


Mark Evans is a partner at the strategic management consultancy firm Oliver Wyman
The central role of South Africa’s rail network
16th October 2025

Transnet is too important to fail — and faces challenges the state cannot resolve on its own, so private partners must play a central role. Public-private partnerships are the only route to... 


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... 


Blue Moon moves to buy Nevada mine, eyes Nasdaq listing
15th October 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

TSX-V-listed Blue Moon Metals has entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Goods LG to acquire the Springer mine and mill complex in Pershing county, Nevada, and has announced plans to... 


The Mungari mill
Evolution’s Mungari expansion nears completion below budget
15th October 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Australian gold and copper miner Evolution Mining’s Mungari operation, in Western Australia, is on the brink of completing its major plant expansion this month – ahead of schedule and 15% below the... 


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Team Europe commits investment package of €11.5bn to South Africa
10th October 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on October 9 unveiled a Team Europe investment package worth nearly €12-billion, at the Global Gateway... 


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Collaboration key to safer, more efficient corridors
10th October 2025 By: Devina Haripersad

This year’s Transport Month should firmly spotlight collaborative projects between the private and public sectors that are strengthening the country’s freight network, says advocacy body Road... 


rail tracks at Caledon plant.
Western Cape maltings plant returns to rail transport
10th October 2025 By: Devina Haripersad

The Caledon Maltings plant was originally designed with rail intake in mind, says beer producer South African Breweries (SAB) CEO Richard Rivett-Carnac. The facility is one of the largest malting... 


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Lag in testing a risk to safety gains
10th October 2025 By: Devina Haripersad

South Africa will need to keep pace with international standards of roadside drug testing, such as saliva-based testing, if it is to meaningfully address the growing threat of drugged driving and... 


Technology can turn South Africa’s water leaks into revenue streams
10th October 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

Technology and collaboration is key to solving one of South Africa’s most pressing water challenges: the loss of nearly half the country’s clean treated water. South Africa’s national nonrevenue... 


Mark Evans is a partner at the strategic management consultancy firm, Oliver Wyman.
The central role of SA’s rail network in unlocking a multi-billion-rand opportunity
10th October 2025

At a time of heightened demand, South Africa’s coal exports have fallen to their lowest levels in decades owing to the collapse of rail corridors. As coal freight spills onto roads, heavy trucks... 


Location map of the Simberu project
Simberi expansion project, Papua New Guinea – update
10th October 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

St Barbara has received commitments for an institutional placement of new fully paid shares to raise A$58-million – before costs – through the issue of about 126.1-million shares at an issue price... 


Viva Energy opens Karratha lubricants hub
Viva Energy opens Karratha lubricants hub
9th October 2025

By: Richard Roberts - Editorial Director, Beacon Events A significant addition to Viva Energy’s fuel and lubricants supply network in Australia will streamline customer interactions in the minerals... 


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Global materials sector contracts but profitability holds firm amid shift to gold, copper, aluminium – McKinsey
8th October 2025 By: Darren Parker

The global materials industry saw revenues decline in 2024, with metals and mining contracting by 6% to about $3-trillion, even as profitability remained strong and profit pools continued to shift... 


Gold builds on historic rally, soars past $4 000/oz for first time
Gold builds on historic rally, soars past $4 000/oz for first time
8th October 2025 By: Reuters

Gold smashed through $4 000 an ounce to hit a record high on Wednesday, driven by investors seeking safety from mounting economic and geopolitical uncertainty, alongside expectations of further... 


Alaska
US backs Alaskan Ambler Mining District with new federal investment, road approval
7th October 2025 By: Darren Parker

The US government has taken two major steps to advance development in Alaska’s remote Ambler Mining District — approving the long-delayed Ambler road project and taking an equity stake in Trilogy... 


Donald Trump
Trump approves road project in Alaska, stake in Trilogy Metals
7th October 2025 By: Bloomberg

President Donald Trump reversed a Biden administration decision blocking the construction of the Ambler Road project in Alaska, in a move he said would open up critical energy and mining projects.... 


Automechanika Johannesburg Wraps Up Africa Roadshows with Successful Namibia Showcase
6th October 2025

The Automechanika Buyers and Visitors Sub-Saharan Africa Roadshow concluded its six‑nation journey with a highly successful final stop in Windhoek. The gathering provided participants with valuable... 


Powertrack aerial shot
Benefits of new electric range expected to advance uptake
3rd October 2025 By: Tracy Klückow

The e-Power Powertrack range of mobile crushers and screens from equipment solutions provider Athos Crushing & Screening is poised to meet the growing demand for greener mining and quarrying... 


Massive mobile crushing equipment
Mobile crushing and screening gaining ground
3rd October 2025 By: Devina Haripersad

Mobile crushing and screening service provider Eco-Match is noticing growing demand for mobile solutions across South Africa and the wider African mining industry, as clients require faster plant... 


Kredo Mobility bridges data gaps in used-car damage records
3rd October 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

Kredo Mobility is taking a step to assist motorists in making more informed decisions when buying previously used vehicles that have potentially been accident damaged and misclassified. South... 


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When to intervene?
3rd October 2025 By: Terence Creamer

When should a Minister intervene at a State-owned company or independent regulator? It’s a difficult question to answer, and will remain so for as long as Ministers have shareholder... 


Location map of the Nyamzaga project
Nyanzaga gold project, Tanzania – update
3rd October 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Perseus Mining continues to make good progress. 


Graphite tailings from the Oron-Cross project
Orom-Cross graphite project, Uganda – update
3rd October 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

A Stage 7 drilling programme has confirmed significant extensions of high-grade graphite at the Camp Lode and Northern Syncline deposits. 


Location map of the Minim Martap bauxite project
Minim Martap bauxite project, Cameroon – update
3rd October 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Canyon Resources has announced a strategic funding package to accelerate project development. 


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Mahenge graphite project, Tanzania – update
3rd October 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Black Rock Mining will start early works after raising A$10-million in a recent equity placement. 


Mintek CEO Dr Molefi Motuku
Collaboration, investing in young researchers key for future of science in South Africa
2nd October 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

The mining sector continues to play an important role in South Africa’s economy and collaboration among researchers remains vital to ensure the ongoing competitiveness of the domestic sector in the... 


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