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Bowdens silver project, Australia – update
23rd August 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

The New South Wales Supreme Court of Appeal has upheld an appeal by the Bingman Catchment Landcare Group against the project. 


PPPs to be at core of strategic water management in South Africa
23rd August 2024 By: Natasha Odendaal

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... 


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Women in Industry - Sappi
23rd August 2024

Sappi, leading global provider of everyday materials made from woodfibre-based renewable resources, celebrates some of the women who contribute to building a more circular economy.   


CSIR women working to address plastic pollution
CSIR women working to address plastic pollution
23rd August 2024

Every year, in August, South Africa marks Women’s Month. This year, the CSIR is shining the spotlight on some of its female researchers who are conducting research on plastic, waste and efforts to... 


Terra Uranium and ATHA negotiating option agreements over Athabasca projects
20th August 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

TSX-V-listed ATHA Energy has announced a nonbinding letter of intent with ASX-listed Terra Uranium for potential option and joint venture (JV) agreements. Should the companies negotiate a... 


Cape Town Archbishop and Renewal Programme Patron Thabo Makgoba.
Mining companies need mechanisms to solve conflicts, Marikana memorial hears
20th August 2024 By: Martin Creamer

Mining companies need mechanisms to solve conflicts by reaching consensus with stakeholders on dealing with grievances and disputes, former Minerals Council South Africa VP and current Transnet... 


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Aveng demerger signals possible exit from South African market
20th August 2024 By: Darren Parker

Construction, engineering and contract mining group Aveng has outlined plans to split its Australian and South African operations into two separate and independent entities. This demerger, which... 


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From smart mining to mobile crushing from Weir at Electra Mining Africa
20th August 2024

At this year’s Electra Mining Africa exhibition, visitors will be attracted to the Weir stand by innovations such as the Weir Modular Wheeled Plant (WMWP), a fully mobile crushing and screening... 


Mining leadership in a maelstrom: A conversation with Rowan Phendler
Mining leadership in a maelstrom: A conversation with Rowan Phendler
16th August 2024

The global mining industry rode the China boom, reset after the GFC, has been jolted by a technology revolution and is now getting into the thick of an energy transition. Good time to be a mining... 


Policy and tech keys to speeding circular journey: Helen Degeling
Policy and tech keys to speeding circular journey: Helen Degeling
16th August 2024

Mining laws that open doors to more waste reprocessing can speed the industry’s progress down a long road to circular mining and metals value chains, according to Cobalt Blue’s Dr Helen Degeling. 


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What auto industry wants from government to keep the wheels turning
16th August 2024 By: Irma Venter

South Africa’s seventh administration has taken office amidst a flagging domestic economy desperately seeking traction. The automotive industry, South Africa’s biggest manufacturing industry, has... 


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Partnering for first electric, autonomous operations
16th August 2024

Australian iron-ore major Fortescue has partnered with multinational equipment manufacturer Liebherr Mining to jointly develop and validate a fully integrated autonomous haulage solution (AHS) at... 


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Autonomous trucks spotlighted at UK demo
16th August 2024 By: Halima Frost

South African earthmoving equipment manufacturer and supplier Bell Equipment used this year’s Hillhead 2024 exhibition, held in June at the Hillhead Quarry in Buxton, UK, as a platform to showcase... 


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Weather conditions hinder deliveries
16th August 2024 By: Lynne Davies

As the Cape of Good Hope experiences heavy winds and cyclones, container ships are being further diverted and trade is being severely disrupted. Anglo-South African banking and wealth management... 


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Booysendal South platinum mine project, South Africa
16th August 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

An application for permitting to expand the South mine tailings storage facility is in progress. 


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Bengwenyama platinum group metals project, South Africa – update
16th August 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Southern Palladium has submitted the environmental-impact assessment report to the Department of Mineral Resource and Energy. 


Larger Bluebird-South Junction a ‘game changer’ for Westgold
14th August 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

Gold mining company Westgold is rapidly building a mine of “significant scale and life” at Meekatharra, in Western Australia, says MD and CEO Wayne Bramwell, announcing a maiden ore reserve for the... 


A $91bn trade means mining in one of the world's hottest places
A $91bn trade means mining in one of the world's hottest places
13th August 2024 By: Bloomberg

Snaking through the russet-colored expanse of Australia’s remote Outback, vast mile-long trains ferry iron-ore — the nation’s most valuable export — across a crucial mining district that’s... 


DMRE add their voice to support Women in Mining during conference, end August
DMRE add their voice to support Women in Mining during conference, end August
12th August 2024

Pinpoint Stewards are honoured to announce DMRE, Elizabeth Marabwa, Chief Director: Programme and Projects Management Office, will be delivering a keynote address on: supporting and developing... 


Shell to invest in phase 2 of Surat gas project in Australia
Shell to invest in phase 2 of Surat gas project in Australia
12th August 2024 By: Reuters

Shell plans to invest in the second phase of development at joint venture Arrow Energy's Surat gas project in Queensland, Australia, the global energy giant said on Monday. The second phase of... 


Shabnum Dawood, country manager for South Africa and member of the Middle East and Africa management board at DHL Global Forwarding
Shabnum Dawood
9th August 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

This week we profile Shabnum Dawood, country manager for South Africa and member of the Middle East and Africa management board at logistics and freight forwarding company DHL Global Forwarding... 


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First merchant lithium refinery in final phase of EIS fundraising
9th August 2024

Lithium processing company Green Lithium has partnered with UK-based private equity firm Prospedia Capital to raise up to £2.6-million of seed and venture capital covered under the UK’s Enterprise... 


Vayu Robotics launches autonomous delivery robot in the US, signs deal for 2 500 units
9th August 2024 By: Irma Venter

California-based Vayu Robotics has announced the real-world deployment of an autonomous on-road delivery robot. The robot, combining AI models with low-cost sensing, is being rolled out in the US... 


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No easy road ahead
9th August 2024 By: Terence Creamer

Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa is correct when he says South Africa’s electricity pricing policy is in need of review, including the approach being taken to set tariffs... 


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Minerals Council South Africa - Women in Mining
9th August 2024

Boitumelo (Tumi) Nkomo Is the Women in Mining Programme Specialist at Minerals Council. She is responsible for Minerals Council Women in Mining Programme, which consolidates the efforts of council... 


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Komatsu Mining Technologies - Women in Mining
9th August 2024

Nthabiseng Mabizela Position and company name: Director of EHS and Quality at Joy Global (Africa) (Pty) Ltd t/a Komatsu Mining Technologies. 


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North Perth Basin mineral sands project, Australia – update
9th August 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Image Resources has received approval of the mining proposal – that covers the construction and operation of the Atlas project. 


Revolver’s stock shoots up on Dianne copper MoU
8th August 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

The share price of ASX-listed Revolver Resources surged 30% on Thursday as the company announced a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for copper cathode offtake from the Dianne mine, in Queensland.... 


Soaring prices have Australian gold bugs expecting M&A splurge
Soaring prices have Australian gold bugs expecting M&A splurge
7th August 2024 By: Bloomberg

Australia’s gold industry — buoyed by the precious metal’s record—setting run this year — is anticipating a wave of deal-making, with smaller miners being targeted as exploration lags. The... 


Drilling to start imminently at Aterian’s Agdz project in Morocco
6th August 2024 By: Darren Parker

LSE-listed Aterian’s maiden scout drilling programme is set to begin imminently at the company's 100%-owned Agdz copper/silver project, which covers 34.5 km2 in the eastern Anti-Atlas mountains of... 


Komatsu introduces GD955-7R motor grader
Komatsu introduces GD955-7R motor grader
6th August 2024

Drastically improved all new mining motor grader is designed to build and maintain haul roads for truck fleets of 100 tons and up Komatsu is excited to introduce the new GD955-7R motor grader to... 


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Afrimat optimistic of improved second-half performance
6th August 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Mid-tier mining and materials company Afrimat reports that steady progress is being made with the integration of the Lafarge business, which it acquired earlier this year, and that the suspension... 


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Atlantic Tin completes Samine acquisition
6th August 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Unlisted Australian mineral exploration and development company Atlantic Tin's Moroccan subsidiary Titan Tin has completed its acquisition of Société Anonyme d’Entreprises Minières (Samine) from... 


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More upgrades to growth outlook seen as reform momentum continues – Mavuso
5th August 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

Citing progress in dealing with the country’s logistics challenges and the ability of Operation Vulindlela to speed up reforms, economists at the Bureau for Economic Research (BER) last week... 


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Embrace tech but retain focus
2nd August 2024

Given the wave of technology and process innovation currently sweeping the construction industry, it is important to stay focused on the goal of all innovation, says original-equipment manufacturer... 


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Trident gold project, Australia
2nd August 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Catalyst Metals plans to make a small openpit at the Trident deposit the basis of its new development strategy. 


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Construction materials group looks forward as it reaches 90-year legacy
2nd August 2024 By: Natasha Odendaal

As construction materials group AfriSam celebrates a legacy of 90 years, the group plans to continue innovating, reduce its carbon emissions and improve sustainability, boost skills, and drive... 


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Patriot renames Corvette project
1st August 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Critical minerals developer Patriot Battery Metals has announced the renaming of the Corvette project, in the Eeyou Istchee James Bay, Quebec, to the Shaakichiuwaanaan project. The Cree word,... 


South Africa’s Tshipi Borwa manganese mine Northern Cape’s rich Kalahari manganese field.
Manganese prices up 56%, sales up 35%, Jupiter reports
31st July 2024 By: Martin Creamer

The three months to the end of June saw spot manganese ore prices rise 56%, driven by the temporary closure of the cyclone damaged Gemco manganese mine in Australia, Jupiter Mines reported on... 


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Initial output from Sylvania Platinum’s new tailings project on track for first half of 2025
31st July 2024 By: Martin Creamer

First production from the developing Thaba Joint Venture (JV) chrome and platinum group metals (PGMs) recovery project on the northern part of the western limb of South Africa’s well-endowed... 


Harmony Gold’s Eva copper mine project
Qld govt provides A$20.7m grant to fund Harmony’s Eva copper mine project
30th July 2024 By: Darren Parker

Gold mining company Harmony Gold has welcomed a decision by the Queensland government, in Australia, to provide conditional grant funding of A$20.7-million to Harmony Gold’s Eva copper mine project... 


Seriti CEO Mike Teke and community elders celebrate the project
Seriti project to provide Internet to 500 Phola households
26th July 2024 By: Schalk Burger

Coal miner Seriti Resources' Seriti Power Community Trust has handed the Monyetla Free WiFi project, which will give more than 500 households in the Phola community access to free, unlimited,... 


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First graphite concentrate shipment completed
26th July 2024

The first consignment of on-specification graphite concentrate from energy minerals developer Walkabout Resources’ Lindi Jumbo graphite mine in Tanzania, has been produced and shipped to Dar es... 


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