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Phangela warns SA businesses that insider collusion is one of the most dangerous threats facing South African businesses as factory theft syndicates rise
Phangela warns SA businesses that insider collusion is one of the most dangerous threats facing South African businesses as factory theft syndicates rise
29th August 2025

Factory theft and hijacking syndicates are becoming increasingly sophisticated in South Africa, with insider crime, fraud and money laundering at the centre of their operations. This was the... 


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Breaking barriers, building futures: Women leading in lubricants
22nd August 2025

The lubricants industry has often been considered a male-dominated domain. But that is changing. Today, more women are not just participating in this critical sector; they are leading, influencing... 


Uranium octoxide
GoviEx to merge with Tombador to form Atomic Eagle
18th August 2025 By: Darren Parker

Mineral resource company GoviEx Uranium has signed an agreement with ASX-listed Tombador Iron to carry out a reverse takeover. The deal will see GoviEx shareholders become the majority owners of a... 


Alstom drives localisation with reliable electric locomotives
Alstom drives localisation with reliable electric locomotives
25th July 2025 By: Tracy Klückow

As South Africa moves to revive its aging and deteriorating freight rail infrastructure, rolling stock manufacturer Alstom is playing an integral role in this journey by delivering modern, locally... 


Distributor champions longevity with Shell Corena compressor oils
11th July 2025

In an era of frequent loadshedding and voltage fluctuations, the reliability of compressors is under growing threat and lubricant distributor Atlas Oil & Chemical warns that repeated tripping of... 


Taseko publishes updated plan for Yellowhead
Taseko publishes updated plan for Yellowhead
10th July 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Base metals miner Taseko Mines has released an updated technical report for its Yellowhead copper project in British Columbia, highlighting the long-term value creation that it has managed since... 


TESTING COMPLETE

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MV Switchgear completes the design and type testing of AMV24
10th July 2025

Manufacturer ACTOM MV Switchgear has completed the final phase in the design and development of its AMV product range, which was successfully type-tested in 2022 to a rating of 17.5 kV, in under a... 


Carbon Markets Africa Summit reveals packed programme featuring continent’s entire carbon markets value chain
8th July 2025

The upcoming Carbon Markets Africa Summit (CMAS) programme features the continent’s entire carbon markets value chain in what is a compelling combination of successful early carbon market movers,... 


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Masama mine, Botswana
4th July 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

A coal mine on the western edge of the Mmamabula coalfield, southern Botswana. 


Australia considers gas reservation for east coast in sweeping review of market rules
Australia considers gas reservation for east coast in sweeping review of market rules
30th June 2025 By: Reuters

The Australian government said on Monday it will consider creating a gas reservation on the country's east coast as part of a sweeping review of market rules to prevent supply shortages. The... 


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Muntanga uranium project, Zambia – update
27th June 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

GoviEx has announced the launch of the 2025 field season at the project. 


GoviEx expands exploration programme in Zambia
24th June 2025 By: Darren Parker

GoviEx Uranium has announced the launch of the 2025 field season at the Muntanga uranium project, in Zambia. Following four years of work that culminated in a positive feasibility study with a... 


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Clean hydraulic fluids emerging as a key efficiency enabler
13th June 2025

Advanced lubricants are playing an increasingly important role in supporting industrial efficiency and enhancing equipment reliability, lubricant distributor Atlas Oil reports. The South African... 


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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... 


Galantas inks deal to advance stalled Omagh project
Galantas inks deal to advance stalled Omagh project
9th June 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

TSX-V- and Aim-listed Galantas Gold has struck a deal with Ocean Partners UK to advance the Omagh gold project in Northern Ireland, a move the Canadian junior says marks a “turning point” for the... 


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Company highlights consequences of poor boiler maintenance
6th June 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

An inability to properly manage boilers, especially neglecting water treatment can lead to extensive operational issues, including decreased efficiency, increased energy consumption, safety hazards... 


TAILINGS CONSTRUCTION
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Zim expertise shines in tailings dam construction
30th May 2025 By: Donna Slater

The construction of a large tailings storage facility (TSF) for a platinum group metals miner in Zimbabwe demonstrated the capability of local firms, working in close collaboration with SRK... 


Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe
Mantashe wants newly launched SANPC to lead oil refining revival
23rd May 2025 By: Terence Creamer

Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe has indicated that he wants the newly launched South African National Petroleum Company (SANPC) to play a central role in reviving domestic... 


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Scientifically engineered liners enhance beneficiation
23rd May 2025

Among other countries, minerals processing equipment manufacturer Multotec supplies scientifically engineered rubber mill and scrubber liners to mining operations in Botswana. These liners have... 


Sandvik’s X-change programme lets mines upgrade to Sandvik 800i crushers for up to 30% more uptime and 25% more output - with fast ROI
Reduce total cost of ownership with Sandvik 800i X-change programme
19th May 2025

Sandvik Rock Processing is making it easier than ever for mining operations to cut costs and improve efficiency with its innovative X-change programme. This initiative allows mines to upgrade... 


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Hydrox nearing commercialisation of hydrogen technology, opportunities abound for saving curtailed energy
19th May 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Hydrogen technology company Hydrox Holdings is progressing the development of its pioneer Divergent-Electrode-Flow-Through (DEFT) hydrogen technology, a membrane-less electrolyser, with the company... 


BHP partner Lundin unveils large copper, gold and silver resource at Vicuña
BHP partner Lundin unveils large copper, gold and silver resource at Vicuña
5th May 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Canada’s Lundin Mining has released an initial mineral resource estimate for the sulphide deposit at Filo del Sol and updated estimates for the oxide deposit and the Josemaria project, confirming... 


Port infrastructure
Saudi push into South Africa yields billions of dollars in deals
25th April 2025 By: Bloomberg

A flurry of meetings between Saudi Arabia and South Africa over the past year has culminated in discussions about or signed deals worth billions of dollars into Africa’s most industrialized country... 


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Multotec supplies scientifically designed mill liners with 3D scanning technology to mining operations
23rd April 2025

( Virtual Showroom ) Multotec has successfully supplied scientifically engineered rubber mill and scrubber liners to mining operations across the globe, including the USA, Zambia, Ivory Coast,... 


Shale gas may be the key to  South Africa’s Energy Transformation
Shale gas may be the key to South Africa’s Energy Transformation
28th March 2025

South Africa’s Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe has highlighted the potential of shale gas to reshape the country’s energy landscape. Speaking at a press conference in Cape... 


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Increasing availability of pulp drying processes
28th March 2025

Offering a variety of services for the pulp drying process, including workshop reconditioning services, rolls, roll covers as well as roll maintenance and upgrade services, industrial equipment... 


Midtier sub-Saharan Africa markets could see slight growth uptick in 2025
18th March 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Most midtier markets in sub-Saharan Africa are expected to see a slight uptick in their growth rates this year, economic and financial research company BMI sub-Saharan Africa country risk senior... 


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Oriole reports encouraging gold intersections from drilling programme in Cameroon
17th March 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Aim-listed Oriole Resources says the results from Phase 5 drilling at its 90%-owned Bibemi gold project, in Cameroon, have successfully demonstrated that the mineralisation continues between the... 


IAE 2025 to Drive High-Impact Investment Across Africa’s Top Energy Markets
IAE 2025 to Drive High-Impact Investment Across Africa’s Top Energy Markets
14th March 2025

As Africa positions itself for a new era of energy growth and investment, the Invest in African Energy (IAE) Forum in Paris brings together top executives, policymakers and financiers to chart the... 


Heavy loads are no problem for the new igutex TX3 fibre wound material
5th March 2025

igus launches a new lubrication-free material, the endurance runner which is ideal for heavy-duty applications. In applications with loads of more than 80Mpa, plain bearings made of thermoplastic... 


igus develops a two-component injection-moulded plain bearing for high mechanical loads
5th March 2025

Injection-moulded iglidur Q3E plain bearing ensures lubrication-free maximum load capacity performance in efficient high-volume production New to the agricultural and construction machinery... 


Loncor reports ‘encouraging’ deep drilling results at Adumbi
27th February 2025 By: Darren Parker

TSX- and OTCQX-listed Loncor Gold has announced “encouraging” drilling results from a deep drilling programme at its 3.66-million-ounce Adumbi deposit in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The... 


Vitol, Glencore win $380m award in Nigerian LNG litigation
25th February 2025 By: Reuters

Trading houses Vitol and Glencore will receive $380-million in compensation after their gas supplier, trading firm Taleveras, won a legal battle in a London court against Nigeria’s sole liquefied... 


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Barrick files technical reports for Lumwana expansion, Reko Diq projects
20th February 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Canadian miner Barrick Gold Corp has filed technical reports for each of the Reko Diq and Lumwana Expansion projects, in Pakistan and Zambia, respectively. Barrick indirectly owns 50% of the Reko... 


Ex-Glencore, Lundin execs launch firm hunting for copper, gold assets
18th February 2025 By: Reuters

Former Glencore and Lundin executives have set up a private mining shell company to acquire gold, silver and copper assets in the Americas, aiming to tap into an estimated $15-billion in available... 


Tropical cyclone forces closure of ports in Western Australia's Pilbara region
Tropical cyclone forces closure of ports in Western Australia's Pilbara region
13th February 2025 By: Reuters

Western Australia's ports of Dampier and Varanus Island will be closed at 6 p.m. on Thursday due to Tropical Cyclone Zelia, the ports' operator said, with emergency services in the state warning of... 


Resources Watch
Resources Watch
13th February 2025

This week: Return of ferromanganese is this year’s focus, Menar emphasises at Mining Indaba; Shell intent on thriving through energy transition and, Astron Energy helping the mining industry secure... 


Updated Uis MRE shows increases in average lithium grade, contained metal tonnage
6th February 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Aim-listed Andrada Mining’s updated mineral resources estimate (MRE) for the V1V2 pegmatite at the Uis tin mine, in Namibia, shows increases in average lithium grade and volumes of the measured and... 


Shell Technical and Services manager Mpho Mokwena talks to Mining Weekly at Investing in African Mining Indaba
Shell intent on thriving through energy transition
4th February 2025

Shell Downstream South Africa (SDSA) is an integrated energy company with a rich South African culture through its 120-year presence in the country. The company employs more than 500 people on a... 


Former Anglo American CEO Mark Cutifani
Holliday, Cutifani join new advisory organisation Resource Resolutions’s council
20th January 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Newly established advisory organisation Resource Resolutions (RR) has announced that two industry executives will join its Global Advisory Council, Chad Holliday and Mark Cutifani. RR is using the... 


Offshore gas flaring
Namibia says Shell write-down of offshore discoveries ‘not a setback’
10th January 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Namibia’s Mines and Energy Ministry has downplayed the impact of energy company Shell recent $400-million write-down on its offshore oil discoveries, stating that the country it remains committed... 


Shell writes down Namibia oil discovery in blow to country
Shell writes down Namibia oil discovery in blow to country
9th January 2025 By: Reuters

Shell will write down around $400-million overan oil discovery offshore Namibia that it deemed commercially unviable in a blow to the southern African country's efforts to become a crude... 


Mkango moves to spin off assets through Nasdaq shell
8th January 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Aim-listed Mkango Resources has entered into a nonbinding letter of intent (LOI) with Crown PropTech Acquisitions (CPTK), aimed at combining their businesses and listing a new entity on Nasdaq. The... 


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