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The feed conveyor discharge chute at an iron ore mine is designed for seamless material transfer, reducing spillage and dust while improving efficiency
Optimising material transfer across industries with advanced handling solutions
18th February 2025

Efficient material transfer is a critical component of any materials handling operation, regardless of the commodity being moved. Whether handling coal, minerals, aggregates or other bulk... 


CEO Craig Miller
Craig Miller excited at prospect of demerged AngloPlat being resurgent PGM producer
17th February 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Soon-to-be renamed Anglo American Platinum is being positioned to be as competitive as possible for the long term and to deliver on its full potential for all of stakeholders, CEO Craig Miller made... 


TLT-Turbo Africa sales engineer Katlego Nchabeleng speaks to Mining Weekly in studio.
TLT-Turbo Africa bolstering local presence in providing ventilation solutions
17th February 2025

Ventilation specialist TLT-Turbo Africa, a black-empowered subsidiary of globally-renowned, TLT-Turbo Fan Group, is at the forefront of delivering advanced ventilation solutions tailored to the... 


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The simplified overhead crane is well suited to standard factory and mining applications
Tailored crane solutions advancing DRC mines
14th February 2025 By: Simone Liedtke

Crane manufacturer Condra is solidifying its position as a supplier of cranes in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), leveraging its expertise in durable, application-specific equipment to meet... 


LOCAL PARTNERSHIPS
Dwyka has partnered with service providers in the DRC to facilitate seamless drone operations in the country
Demand increases for drones in mines
14th February 2025 By: Simone Liedtke

The launch of mining technology integration partner Dwyka Mining Services’ training and development platform – Dwyka LABS, scheduled for mid-2025, is set to advance local expertise in the... 


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Thorough lubrication enhances wire rope efficiency
14th February 2025

The thorough lubrication of wire ropes, which are used in numerous applications in industries as varied as construction, mining and marine, is of paramount importance, says fluids, lubricants and... 


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Bengwenyama platinum group metals project, South Africa – update
14th February 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

A final investment decision is expected in 2026. 


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Support grows for independent transmission projects to help ease grid constraint
14th February 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

South Africa’s grid infrastructure is inadequate to support economic growth and accommodate much-needed additional power, especially from renewable-energy sources coming on line as part of the... 


Second Condra crane to be built for Tongaat Hulett̓s Maidstone mill
14th February 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

Crane manufacturer Condra Cranes has received an order to manufacture a second overhead crane for Tongaat Hulett’s Maidstone sugar mill, in KwaZulu-Natal. The 23-m-span doublegirder electric... 


Digging deeper: how tech is reshaping mining
13th February 2025

By: David Nel - Chief Commercial Officer at iqbusiness, Africa’s future-focused management and digital growth enabler The mining sector in South Africa, long a cornerstone of our economy, will not... 


Ross McEwan and Ken MacKenzie
BHP names successor to Ken MacKenzie
12th February 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Global mining major BHP on Wednesday announced that chairperson Ken MacKenzie would retire from the board at the end of next month, and that he would be succeeded by Ross McEwan. McEwan, who has... 


Rome assures shareholders its DRC operations continue uninterrupted
11th February 2025 By: Darren Parker

In light of the ongoing security developments in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Aim-listed Rome Resources has confirmed that drilling operations at its Bisie North site continue... 


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Orion appoints Kevin Moxham COO
11th February 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

ASX- and JSE-listed Orion Minerals has appointed experienced international mining executive Kevin Moxham as COO. Moxham is a registered professional engineer with 40 years of experience in mining,... 


Chris Currie, Service Line Manager at FLS
New FLS NexGen polyurethane changes the game in screen media
11th February 2025

After a rigorous three year testing period, FLS used Electra Mining 2024 to officially launch its NexGen polyurethane, a heavy duty and hard wearing screen panel for large particle applications.... 


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South Africa halts search for trapped illegal miners over safety concerns
10th February 2025 By: Reuters

South African authorities on Monday suspended rescue operations for an unspecified number of alleged illegal miners trapped in an abandoned mine shaft west of Johannesburg due to safety concerns.... 


Flashback to President Cyril Ramaphosa during South Africa's hosting of the BRICS Summit.
Could BRICS Plus play a new-era role in aiding Africa's strong beneficiation aspirations?
10th February 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Collectively, Africa’s critical mineral resources are attractively expansive. Could BRICS Plus potentially become a widespread new-era platform for distinctive mining and metals collaboration and... 


The role of mining in strengthening South Africa's position within BRICS
The role of mining in strengthening South Africa's position within BRICS
10th February 2025

By: Jacques Farmer - Managing Director of PRISMA Training Solutions South Africa's membership in the BRICS economic bloc, comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, offers a unique... 


Trump’s policies to have major impact on global critical minerals sector
7th February 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

The global minerals and metals sector is expected to face significant volatility owing to expected dollar strength and trade policy shifts led by US President Donald Trump, with sentiment highly... 


Alex Dall
Surprise turn as Gold Fields' permanent financial task now falls to interim CFO Dall
7th February 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Phillip Anthony Murnane will no longer be the new CFO of Gold Fields, as was announced on the JSE Stock Exchange News Service (SENS) in August last year. Instead, as from March 1, that role will be... 


Digitalisation in mining – the advantage you need now
Digitalisation in mining – the advantage you need now
7th February 2025

By: Johan Pretorius, MMM Segment Lead, Anglophone Africa and Hennie Colyn, MMM, Strategic Account Executive (RKAM) at Schneider Electric If one had to define digitalisation, phrases like “improved... 


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Enhancing logistics through advanced, green innovations
7th February 2025

With Africa’s logistics sector continuing to gain momentum, the adoption of modern innovations is essential to ensure that the transport and logistics sector is prepared for the future, and able to... 


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AI boosts logistics, handling processes
7th February 2025 By: Trent Roebeck

Vehicle tracking and fleet management solutions company Netstar is leading the way in modern logistics and materials handling operations with its innovations in AI and additional fleet management... 


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Rental solutions benefit materials handling projects
7th February 2025

Short-term rental solutions for materials handling equipment can be highly beneficial for operations, such as agriculture, logistics and warehousing, which are accompanied by fluctuating needs. In... 


An aerial image of Foran Mining's McIlvenna Bay site
Canada project to see commercial production in 2026
7th February 2025 By: Nadine Ramdass

This year will be important for explorer and developer Foran Mining as it transitions from a developer to a producer with the construction of its flagship copper/zinc/gold/silver McIlvenna Bay... 


Siemens launches Sinova electrical product range
7th February 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

Technology group Siemens Southern Africa has launched a new range of electrical products catering to emerging markets, for use in industrial applications, buildings, infrastructure and utilities.... 


Kumba Iron Ore CEO Mpumi Zikalala
Kumba to report nearly 50% drop in headline earnings for 2024
6th February 2025 By: Darren Parker

JSE-listed iron-ore producer Kumba Iron Ore has advised that its headline earnings per share (HEPS) for the year ended December 31, 2024, are expected to be between R36.60 and R40.50, a decrease of... 


Amplats CEO Craig Miller
Amplats warns of up to 46% decline in headline earnings for 2024
6th February 2025 By: Darren Parker

JSE-listed platinum group metals (PGM) producer Anglo American Platinum (Amplats) has warned that its headline earnings and headline earnings per share (HEPS) for the 12 months ended December 31... 


Wärtsilä Energy GM for strategic relations and business in Africa Tord Johnsson speaking at Investing in African Mining Indaba exhibition.
Wärtsilä drives sustainable technology innovation to boost environmental, economic performance
5th February 2025

Global leader in innovative technologies and lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets Wärtsilä emphasises innovation in sustainable technology and services to help its customers... 


Tontrac System Analytics CEO William Butler talks to Mining Weekly at Investing in African Mining Indaba 2025.
Weighbridge automation optimises logistics, bulk material management
5th February 2025

Johannesburg-based digital supply chain platform Tontrac System Analytics specialises in innovative weighbridge automation to optimise logistics and bulk material management. Known for innovative... 


 The shape of water – automating hydropower operations
The shape of water – automating hydropower operations
5th February 2025

By: Kobus Vermeulen - Direct Sales Executive, Process Automation at Schneider Electric Hydropower is undoubtedly one of the building blocks of today’s renewable energy industry, with the first bona... 


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Five miners perish at Harmony Gold’s Doornkop, Joel mines
5th February 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

JSE-listed Harmony Gold Mining Company has confirmed two separate loss-of-life incidents at its Doornkop and Joel mines, on February 4, which resulted in five mineworkers losing their lives. Two... 


Hexagon mining executive VP Dave Goddard talks to Mining Weekly at Investing in African Mining Indaba 2025.
Hexagon takes an LoM partnered approach
5th February 2025

Sensor and software technologies expert Hexagon solves surface and underground mining challenges with proven technologies for planning, operations and safety. The company’s customers expect an... 


AARD Powered by Epiroc MD Martina Ahlborg at Investing in African Mining Indaba 2025 in which she discusses the launch of the TS100 TERRAH series.
Epiroc and AARD aim to deliver impactful solutions
5th February 2025

Epiroc, a leading productivity partner for the mining and infrastructure industries, acquired manufacturer AARD Mining Equipment almost two years ago in its strategic expansion. Together the... 


Beier Envirotec CEO Mawethu Ntsholo talks to Mining Weekly at Investing in African Mining Indaba 2025
Beier Envirotec produces specialist textiles for S African market
5th February 2025

Beier Envirotec is a baghouse specialist and an experienced South African producer of technical textiles and environmental filtration products. The company's range of products include: 


IsoMetrix chief sales officer and business director Cecelia Jofre talks to Mining Weekly at Investing in African Mining Indaba 2025.
Powerful solutions for EHS and ESG management
4th February 2025

Risk management solutions provider IsoMetrix creates innovative and modern software solutions in environment, health and safety (EHS) and environmental, social and governance (ESG) management and... 


Coronado moves Bitzer to development role, appoints new COO
4th February 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Brisbane-headquartered coal miner Coronado Global Resources has made changes to its executive leadership team, with COO Jeff Bitzer transitioning to the newly established chief development officer... 


Dushen Naidoo, Japie Fullard and Thuthula Balfour
Formal mining industry fatalities at record low; TB, silicosis also declining
4th February 2025 By: Irma Venter

Mining fatalities in South Africa’s formal mining industry totalled 42 people last year, down from 55 people in 2023, 49 people in 2022, and 74 people in 2021. Speaking at a media briefing at the... 


AECI mining chemicals global portfolio manager Shani Engelbrecht speaks to Mining Weekly at the Investing in African Mining Indaba about how the company is helping to shape the future of mining in Africa.
AECI is meeting the need for sustainable mining solutions
4th February 2025

Operating across six continents, chemicals and mining solutions provider AECI was established in 1896 to support South Africa’s expanding gold and diamond sectors. Today, the Johannesburg, South... 


Himoinsa Southern Africa MD Martin Foster talks to Mining Weekly at the Investing in African Mining Indaba
Himoinsa Southern Africa has the flexibility to deliver bespoke solutions
4th February 2025

Part of the Yanmar Group, Himoinsa is a global corporation that designs, manufactures and distributes power generation equipment worldwide. Himoinsa Southern Africa, one of 14 Himoinsa subsidiaries... 


WiMSA supports women, future leaders of mining industry
WiMSA supports women, future leaders of mining industry
4th February 2025

Women in Mining South Africa (WiMSA) provides a free platform that supports and guides women's personal growth, leadership and career development in the South African mining industry. WiMSA was... 


Schauenburg International Product Manager Stephan van Wyk talks to Mining Weekly at Investing in African Mining Indaba 2025.
Schauenburg Systems transforming mining operations with technology
4th February 2025

Leading original-equipment manufacturer Schauenburg Systems excels not only in system integration but also in delivering comprehensive turnkey solutions designed for the demanding conditions of... 


Rio Tinto faces new iron-ore shipping snarls due to cyclones
Rio Tinto faces new iron-ore shipping snarls due to cyclones
4th February 2025 By: Reuters

Rio Tinto said on Tuesday it had begun clearing iron ore ships from two Western Australian ports as two tropical cyclones offshore swell seas and complicate its efforts to repair infrastructure... 


Amec welcomes WA trial to streamline approvals process
3rd February 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The Association of Mining and Exploration Companies (Amec) has welcomed the Western Australian government’s announcement of a trial aimed at streamlining the approvals process for mining projects.... 


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