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JV to support Zambian construction industry’s growth
20th June 2025 By: Trent Roebeck

The Talisman Hire Kitwe City branch – a joint venture (JV) between industrial and mining solutions company Dickinson Group of Companies Africa (DGC Africa) and construction and industrial equipment... 


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Miner focuses on expansion strategy
20th June 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Efforts to enhance its footprint in Chile through the acquisition of resources have been highlighted by Canadian copper exploration company Marimaca as an effective way of complementing the... 


Electric truck take-off requires two concessions from govt, says Volvo Trucks South Africa MD
20th June 2025 By: Irma Venter

South African truck assemblers are lobbying for two concessions from government as the world increasingly moves to electric mobility, says Volvo Trucks South Africa (Volvo Trucks SA) MD Waldemar... 


CORRIDOR FINANCE: The Africa Finance Corporation, which is owned by African central banks and development lenders, is reportedly moving to help financed the rail and road corridor linking the Angolan port of Lobito on the Atlantic with the copper-rich countries of Zambia and the Democratic Republic of Congo. The US has been a major proponent of the corridor, which it views as strategic in the ongoing, and increasingly competitive, scramble for critical minerals. Photograph: Reuters
CORRIDOR FINANCE
20th June 2025

The Africa Finance Corporation, which is owned by African central banks and development lenders, is reportedly moving to help financed the rail and road corridor linking the Angolan port of Lobito... 


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Kayelekera uranium restart project, Malawi – update
20th June 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Advanced uranium developer Lotus Resources has advanced with cold commissioning of the uranium plant. 


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Monte Muambe rare earths and fluorspar project, Mozambique – update
20th June 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Junior exploration and critical minerals company Altona Rare Earths has signed a nondisclosure agreement with an international critical metals industry group for potential strategic investment in... 


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Orom-Cross graphite project, Uganda – update
20th June 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Graphite, nickel and copper developer Blencowe Resources has announced that testwork is ongoing on natural flake graphite from the project. 


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Speewah fluorite project, Australia – update
20th June 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

On June 18, Critical minerals company Tivan announced the Australian government’s approval of Sumitomo’s entry into the Speewah fluorite project joint venture. 


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Beebyn-W11 iron-ore mine project, Australia
20th June 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Integrated mining company Fenix Resources is developing its third operating mine in the Mid-West region. 


Koryx reports encouraging metallurgical results at Namibia project
18th June 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

TSX-listed Koryx Copper has reported that the metallurgical testwork programme for its wholly-owned Haib copper project, in Namibia, has shown encouraging preliminary results. Haib is an... 


Strange Lake camp in Nunavik, Quebec.
Canada’s EDC and CIB step up for critical minerals with C$165m for Torngat’s REE project
18th June 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Quebec-based rare earth developer Torngat Metals on Tuesday announced C$165-million in combined financing for its Strange Lake rare earths project in Nunavik. The company signed a C$110-million... 


Lotus' Kayelekera project, in Malawi
Lotus nears hot commissioning of Kayelekera plant, opts for owner-operated model
17th June 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Ahead of ASX-listed Lotus Resources restarting production at the Kayelekera uranium mine, in Malawi, the company has advanced with cold commissioning of the plant and is due to complete hot... 


ZEITI national coordinator Ian Mwiinga.
Well done, Zambia, on your transparent ‘G-Factor’ mining revenue system
13th June 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Zambia is strengthening transparency and accountability to make sure that natural resources improve the lives of all of its citizens. It gives easy visibility to the level of natural resource... 


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Tivan progresses culturally sensitive access road realignment for Speewah project
13th June 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed Tivan is progressing development planning for a revised access road to its Speewah fluorite project, in the Kimberley region of Western Australia, with a focus on cultural sensitivity... 


Flooding at Ivanhoe copper mine was self-induced, study suggests
Flooding at Ivanhoe copper mine was self-induced, study suggests
13th June 2025 By: Bloomberg

Seismic activity that disrupted output at a massive copper mine in the Democratic Republic of Congo appears self-induced, according to preliminary findings released by operator Ivanhoe Mines. The... 


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Entry-level crushing plant under development by original-equipment supplier
13th June 2025 By: Trent Roebeck

Despite economic headwinds and infrastructure bottlenecks, turnkey crushing and quarrying solutions company Gold Rock Projects is expanding its product offering to the quarrying sector with the... 


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Contractor outlines strategies to address infrastructure challenges
13th June 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Carefully coordinated efforts are required to sufficiently address South Africa’s bridge infrastructure challenges and this encompasses regular maintenance, innovative construction techniques and... 


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Association outlines upside to using zinc-based materials for roads, bridges
13th June 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

More civil and design engineers should specify the use of galvanised steel structures and hot-dip galvanised reinforcing steel for road and bridge infrastructure, says industry organisation... 


Suzuki showcases rural mobility strength at Nampo 2025
Suzuki showcases rural mobility strength at Nampo 2025
13th June 2025

Engineering News caught up with automotive manufacturer Suzuki Auto South Africa brand marketing manager Brendon Carpenter following Nampo 2025, in Bothaville, where the company showcased its... 


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Holistic mixing strategies required for road, bridge durability
13th June 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

The need for asphalt manufacturers to ensure high-quality asphalt mix production, adhere to performance-based specifications, and incorporate sustainable practices to minimise environmental impacts... 


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Khoemacau mine, Botswana
13th June 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

A copper mine in the Ngamiland and Ghanzi districts of north-west Botswana. 


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Monte Muambe rare earths and fluorspar project, Mozambique – update
13th June 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Altona Rare Earths is seeking a strategic investor to co-fund a prefeasibility study phase, following the identification of potentially economic gallium grades. 


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MCS acquires minority interest in Underground Support Solutions
12th June 2025

Diversified international investment firm BG Global has taken a bold step in expanding its footprint within the underground mining sector by securing a minority stake through its wholly-owned... 


Cokal secures $15m to boost BBM coal production, cuts ties with Cratus
11th June 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed Cokal has secured a $15-million strategic debt funding facility to support the expansion of metallurgical coal production at its Bumi Barito Mineral (BBM) mine in Central Kalimantan,... 


ACTOM Power Transformers celebrates 60+ years of engineering excellence and a new era of growth
ACTOM Power Transformers celebrates 60+ years of engineering excellence and a new era of growth
11th June 2025

ACTOM Power Transformers, a division of ACTOM (Pty) Ltd, is marking a major milestone with a celebratory Open Day at its Wadeville factory. The event not only honours the company’s 60+ year legacy... 


Nevada Copper project draws $896m US financing interest
Nevada Copper project draws $896m US financing interest
11th June 2025 By: Reuters

A Nevada mining project has attracted the attention of the Export-Import Bank of the United States, which is showing interest in offering $896-million to support a company seeking to build a copper... 


Does your waste operation have the right equipment
Does your waste operation have the right equipment
10th June 2025

Without an effective waste management system, a country faces serious public health and environmental risks. In 2024, South Africa generated approximately 108 million tonnes of waste — 90% of which... 


Cascadia, Granite Creek to merge, creating Yukon copper/gold company
10th June 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Canadian juniors Cascadia Minerals and Granite Creek Copper have announced a merger agreement that will consolidate two complementary project portfolios in the Yukon, creating a new copper/gold... 


Equipment in use at the Lobito port
AFC to sign $320m deal with Italy to bolster Lobito funding
6th June 2025 By: Reuters

Africa Finance Corporation, a Lagos-based continental financier, will sign a deal with Italy for $320-million financing partly for a new transport corridor linking critical mineral fields with an... 


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Advanced fleet supports cement supply chains
6th June 2025

Through its advanced bulk vehicle fleets, integrated supply chain and transport logistics provider Cargo Carriers continues to serve as a “trusted partner for some of the nation’s leading cement... 


A Choice Diesel vehicle on a mining site in Mozambique with workers near by.
Mining boom drives equipment demand, services
6th June 2025 By: Devina Haripersad

On the back of a surge in mining activity, particularly in the graphite and gold sectors, Mozambique-based mining equipment supplier and maintenance partner Choice Diesel reports growing demand for... 


MyCiTi’s multibillion-rand south-east route expansion moves to Claremont
6th June 2025 By: Irma Venter

Several construction projects that form part of the multibillion-rand rollout of the newest MyCiTi bus route in Cape Town are on track for completion from this year to 2027. Cape Town Mayor Geordin... 


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Barberton Tailings Retreatment Plant, South Africa
6th June 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

A gold mine in South Africa’s Mpumalanga province. 


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Chvaletice manganese project, Czech Republic – update
6th June 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Euro Manganese has raised C$11.2-million (A$12.3-million) through a combination of private placement and a share purchase plan, with proceeds to fund the development of the project. 


 The leaders behind HJS Emission Technology in SA, from left to right: Dirk Maiworm, Sales Director of HJS Emission Technology GmbH & Co. KG, André Robberts, Managing Director of HJS Emission Technology SA (Pty) Ltd, and Robin Trompetter, CEO of HJS Emission Technology GmbH & Co. KG.
HJS Emission Technology SA strengthens mining industry commitment through strategic acquisition in South Africa
5th June 2025

HJS Emission Technology South Africa (SA), a branch of HJS Emission Technology GmbH & Co. KG, a global leader in advanced on-road, off-road, mining and maritime emission control solutions, has... 


Heraeus Precious Metals executive VP business line systems Dr Philipp Walter.
Storing hydrogen is best way to store green energy, Heraeus Precious Metals points out
3rd June 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Wilo, a global name in pump manufacturing, now has solar panels on the roofs of all of its buildings to enable green hydrogen generation through electrolysis. The stored hydrogen is then used as... 


Astron Energy named official fuel sponsor of the 2025 Comrades Marathon
3rd June 2025

Astron Energy, South Africa’s next biggest fuel brand, has been named the Official Fuel Sponsor of the 2025 Comrades Marathon. As fuel partner to the world’s most iconic ultra-marathon, Astron... 


Engen Salutes RFA’s 50-Year Legacy and Celebrates Longstanding Partnership at the 2025 RFA Convention
Engen Salutes RFA’s 50-Year Legacy and Celebrates Longstanding Partnership at the 2025 RFA Convention
3rd June 2025

As South Africa’s transport sector gathered to honour half a century of impact, innovation, and advocacy, Engen proudly stood alongside the Road Freight Association (RFA) to celebrate its 50th... 


Transport Minister Barbara Creecy
Industry partners launch Logistics Accountability Score
30th May 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

In response to the freight logistics reform initiatives under the National Logistics Crisis Committee (NLCC), logistics industry organisation the Southern Africa Freight Forwarders Association... 


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Excavator choice key to site efficiency
30th May 2025

Optimal efficiency, cost-effectiveness and safety on a mining site can be achieved by selecting the most appropriate excavator to use in bulk materials handling environments at a mine, reports... 


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Back River Gold – Goose mine gold project, Canada – update
30th May 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

B2Gold is closing in on a key milestone, with the first gold pour expected by the end of June. 


Frontier banks on Canada's battery strategy and regional supply crunch
Frontier banks on Canada's battery strategy and regional supply crunch
29th May 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Amid ongoing concerns over regional lithium supply gaps, TSX-V-listed Frontier Lithium is staking its claim as a future cornerstone of North America's critical minerals supply chain, bolstered by... 


MinRes revises Onslow Iron guidance
MinRes revises Onslow Iron guidance
27th May 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

ASX-listed Mineral Resources (MinRes) has revised its 2025 volume guidance for the Onslow Iron project, citing road haulage constraints, even as shipping rates continue to accelerate. Onslow Iron... 


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