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Copper Mountain mine, Canada
25th April 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

A copper mine south of Princeton, in British Columbia, Canada. 


Tecroveer
Tecroveer extends life of Senekal wastewater plant by 20 years
25th April 2025

Aging infrastructure continues to affect water quality in South Africa. To address this, Tecroveer recently completed the refurbishment of the Matwabeng Wastewater Treatment Works (WWTW) in... 


Langer Heinrich mine, in Namibia
Paladin achieves highest quarterly production since restart of Langer Heinrich mine
23rd April 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Western Australia-based uranium producer Paladin Energy has produced 745 484 lb of yellowcake, or triuranium octoxide (U3O8), in the quarter ended March 31, despite weather disruptions at its... 


Bold New Look, Same Trusted Power: Engen Xtreme Launches Premium Performance
Bold New Look, Same Trusted Power: Engen Xtreme Launches Premium Performance
23rd April 2025

The reimagined Engen Xtreme lubricants range roared onto the scene with a high-impact launch at The Galleria in Sandton this month, where industry professionals, mechanics, and key media were... 


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Crown Prince gold project, Australia
18th April 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Mineral exploration and development company New Murchison Gold plans to develop the Crown Prince deposit over a 30-year life-of-mine. 


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Premier gold project, Canada – update
18th April 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Canada based gold and silver explorer Ascot Resources has closed the second and final tranche of a private placement to support the advancement of its Premier gold project towards production. 


Engen Xtreme Evolves to Deliver Premium Performance for South Africa’s Hardworking Car Engines
Engen Xtreme Evolves to Deliver Premium Performance for South Africa’s Hardworking Car Engines
16th April 2025

Proudly South African, 100% locally manufactured lubricants incorporating the latest technology for superior engine protection. Johannesburg, April 15th, 2025: Engen has unveiled a bold new look... 


SA Government turning the tide – the question on everyone’s mind
SA Government turning the tide – the question on everyone’s mind
15th April 2025

More than three decades after the first inclusive election the country faces pressures locally and internationally.  Now more than ever leaders in Government and SOE’s are called to prove the... 


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Composites present new opportunities
11th April 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Significant efforts are under way to introduce the manufacturing of glass-fibre-reinforced polymer composites to South Africa, as this is regarded as a positive step that could transform the... 


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Infrastructure development key to harnessing sector’s potential
11th April 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

There is multistakeholder consensus on the need to increase investments in the infrastructure development required to improve the trajectory of South Africa’s manufacturing sector, highlights... 


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Gilmour gold project, Australia
11th April 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

A prefeasibility study has proposed an operation with a five-year life-of-mine averaging 50 300 oz/y. 


Drill core from the Tulu Kapi project
Tulu Kapi gold project, Ethiopia – update
11th April 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

London-listed Kefi Gold and Copper has reported all-encompassing progress. 


Minerals Council CEO Mzila Mthenjane, senior policy analyst, public affairs and transformation Fundiswa Ndaba, and senior executive, public affairs and transformation Tebello Chabana.
Minerals Council scoring big on South Africa’s socioeconomic transformation front
9th April 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Minerals Council South Africa has been scoring big on the transformation front, going well beyond compliance, and hopes are now high that the upcoming Minerals and Petroleum Resources Development... 


Stacks of tin
Malaysia smelting warns of disrupted tin output after gas blast
4th April 2025 By: Bloomberg

Malaysia Smelting Corp., one of the world’s biggest tin producers, has reported disruptions to deliveries from its Port Klang smelter after a pipeline explosion interrupted gas supply, exacerbating... 


LHWP II feeder roads, bridges contract awarded
28th March 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

Design work on the feeder roads and bridges for the second phase of Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP) has started, with construction work set to start towards the end of 2026. This followed... 


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Drones improve disaster management efforts in high-risk areas
28th March 2025

Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), with their ability to provide real-time data, high-resolution imagery and rapid assessment capabilities, are fast becoming indispensable tools for effectively and... 


Forklift fleets function better with telematics
Forklift fleets function better with telematics
27th March 2025

Productivity is key in the world of logistics, warehouse operations and supply chain management. Managing a forklift fleet effectively can enhance a company's operational effectiveness, boosting... 


dtic calls for public comment on proposed designation of Fetakgomo-Tubatse SEZ
24th March 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau has published the intention to designate the Fetakgomo-Tubatse as a special economic zone (SEZ) for public comment. The proposed SEZ will be... 


Intergovernmental cooperation continues as Gauteng grapples with water supply challenges
21st March 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

South Africa has elevated water to the top of its agenda, with the three spheres of government having agreed to, and implementing, a range of measures to mitigate the country’s pressing water... 


Cape Town hot spot for building opportunities, Gauteng market softening – WBHO
21st March 2025 By: Irma Venter

The building and civil engineering market in Gauteng continues to soften, but Cape Town is still offering “huge opportunities”, says WBHO CEO Wolfgang Neff. Announcing the construction giant’s... 


Hybrid work: How to keep it human
Hybrid work: How to keep it human
20th March 2025

While hybrid work and digital transformation have yielded visible benefits for many companies, it has also brought challenges, especially in respect of effective knowledge-sharing and innovation... 


Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe at the ribbon cutting of the Naudesbank colliery
Mantashe lauds opening of Seriti's Naudesbank Colliery, insists coal mining remains critical
14th March 2025 By: Darren Parker

“King coal is back!” Mineral Resources and Petroleum Minister Gwede Mantashe exclaimed at the ribbon cutting of coal producer Seriti’s new Naudesbank Colliery, near Carolina, in Mpumalanga, on... 


Tropical cyclone Jude halts Mozambique coal railway, cuts off highway
14th March 2025 By: Bloomberg

Mozambique’s main rail line for its top export of coal halted operations this week because of a tropical cyclone that also cut off a national highway. Nacala Logistics, which operates the railway... 


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Tulu Kapi gold project, Ethiopia – update
14th March 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Approvals and other preparations are progressing well towards an all-parties signing of the project financing agreement and the launch of major works. 


LHWP, an intricate symphony of ‘maths and music’, continues steady advance
14th March 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

The second phase of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP) continues to advance steadily, maintaining its momentum after overcoming a range of challenges. The LHWP Phase II had experienced... 


South Africa's Water Week: A call for urgent action on water conservation and infrastructure investment
South Africa's Water Week: A call for urgent action on water conservation and infrastructure investment
13th March 2025

As South Africa marks National Water Week (20 - 26 March 2025) and World Water Day (22 March 2025), citizens are urged to use water sparingly and support initiatives aimed at conserving the... 


Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana
Lower VAT hikes in delayed Budget not enough to secure full GNU backing
12th March 2025 By: Terence Creamer

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana tabled his delayed Budget on Wednesday that included lower, yet still controversial, increases to the value-added tax (VAT) rate, as he sought to hold the... 


50 Years of Trucking Power: RFA’s 2025 Convention Sets the Future in Motion
50 Years of Trucking Power: RFA’s 2025 Convention Sets the Future in Motion
7th March 2025

The Road Freight Association (RFA) marks a historic milestone—50 years of driving South Africa’s economy by ensuring a stable labour environment, safer and more efficient logistics operations... 


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Private sector could help end decade of stagnation
7th March 2025

State-owned freight company Transnet’s Network Statement offers private-sector players the opportunity to take the leading role in recovering the national rail sector and infrastructure, thereby... 


Tyre industry concerned about possible AGOA expulsion
7th March 2025 By: Irma Venter

South Africa’s tyre, equipment and parts industry says it is concerned about possible tariff jumps, lost contracts and supply chain disruptions, should South Africa’s duty-free access to the US... 


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Baptiste nickel project, Canada – update
7th March 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Vancouver-based junior nickel mining company FPX Nickel Corp will initiate a scoping study for a Canadian refinery with the capacity to produce 32 000 t/y of nickel in sulphate.  


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Eva copper mine project, Australia – update
7th March 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Work on the feasibility study update is progressing well. 


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Gold Bar mine, US
7th March 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

A gold mine in the state of Nevada. 


Defense Metals secures funding from CMIF for its Wicheeda REE project
Defense Metals secures funding from CMIF for its Wicheeda REE project
4th March 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

TSX-V-listed Defense Metals has secured a conditional C$853 825 from Natural Resources Canada’s (NRCan’s) Critical Minerals Infrastructure Fund (CMIF) to advance infrastructure development at its... 


Vector drivers enjoying the new truck, Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) Volvo truck with solar powered trailer.
Rennie Baloyi, Petrus Molatlhioa, Kagiso Seune, Albert Zwane (far right)
The competitive advantage of Carbon Neutrality in South Africa's freight industry
28th February 2025

In an increasingly interconnected and environmentally conscious world, carbon neutrality has emerged as more than just a moral imperative; it is now a competitive advantage. For South Africa’s... 


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Firm produces waste steel for global markets, enhances operations
28th February 2025 By: Trent Roebeck

Given the lack of a local market for tyre-derived steel, South African tyre recycling company Mathe Group is changing the way in which waste steel is processed, producing two types of recycled... 


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Windfall gold project, Canada – update
28th February 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Mining firm Gold Fields has reported that it is focusing on obtaining the required environmental approvals. 


Black Cat acquires Lakewood mill in $85m deal with Westgold
Black Cat acquires Lakewood mill in $85m deal with Westgold
25th February 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

ASX- and TSX-listed Westgold Resources has agreed to divest its noncore Lakewood mill in Western Australia to fellow ASX-listed Black Cat Syndicate for a total consideration of $85-million.  The... 


BOLSTERING PRESENCE
The project is set to bolster Namibia’s position as one of the world’s leading uranium producers
Uranium mine moving closer to production
21st February 2025 By: Simone Liedtke

The Namibia-based Etango uranium project of Australian uranium development company Bannerman Energy is advancing towards production, with first uranium output expected in 2028. The project is set... 


JOHN SISAY
Despite Namibia’s growing reputation in the global mining sector, much of its land remains underexplored
Mining sector in global spotlight
21st February 2025 By: Simone Liedtke

Namibia’s mining industry is gaining global recognition, driven by strong regulations, clear policies and a commitment to economic growth, reports copper mining company Consolidated Copper CEO John... 


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La Libertad Complex, Nicaragua
21st February 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

A gold mine in the municipal area of La Libertad, Chontales Department, in Nicaragua. 


NOMSA MBERE
By fostering public-private partnerships, the DRC can address critical infrastructure deficits
Infrastructure challenges undermine DRC’s mining potential
14th February 2025 By: Simone Liedtke

Despite possessing vast mineral wealth, including significant deposits of copper, cobalt and gold, the Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC’s) infrastructure remains a critical barrier to further... 


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