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The Jwaneng diamond mine
Diamond-dependent Botswana needs economic reset, new leader says
3rd February 2025 By: Bloomberg

Botswana’s government will develop new industries, dismantle the State power utility to foster private investment and increase concessional borrowing as part of a plan to diversify the... 


Qld levels playing field for mining and renewables
Qld levels playing field for mining and renewables
31st January 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The Queensland government has moved to balance the regulatory requirements for the mineral resources and renewable-energy industries, announcing new planning policies that will subject wind farm... 


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China Remains a Critical Player in Global Mining: Now is the Time to Engage It More Strategically
31st January 2025

Kobus van der Wath – Co-Founder & CEO, ANDAMAN PARTNERS China remains one of the world’s largest producers of resources and the largest consumer; and it is typically the largest importer of... 


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MetaleN
31st January 2025

Local manufacturer Metalen produces heat exchanger tubes in various alloy inner tubes with copper or aluminium fins in lengths of up to 15 m. An ISO9001 certification ensures controlled processes... 


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Port of Durban’s tugs berth world’s largest car carrier
31st January 2025

State-owned port and rail operator Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has achieved a major milestone in its journey to recovery with the on-time and seamless berthing of the world’s largest... 


District heating key to decarbonised energy
31st January 2025

District heating is currently underused in Europe but has the potential to assist Europe in meeting its near-term decarbonisation goals affordably, highlights a study released by technology group... 


OFF-GRID
JUWI Renewable Energies has reached financial close on a €30-million off-grid solar PV and battery storage solution for Eramet Grande Côte’s mine
Hybrid energy solution helps mine meet sustainability goals
31st January 2025

In a significant step towards sustainable mining in Africa, French multinational mining and metals company Eramet subsidiary Eramet Grande Côte, and South African renewable-energy company JUWI... 


Vodacom-Orange JV to expand coverage in underserved rural DRC
31st January 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

Telecommunications giant Vodacom and Orange have teamed up to form a first-of-its-kind rural towerco (tower company?) partnership aimed at expanding network coverage to underserved areas in the... 


PPC, Sinoma sign MoA for R3bn low-carbon replacement plant
31st January 2025 By: Irma Venter

Cement group PPC has signed a memorandum of agreement (MoA) with cement equipment and engineering company Sinoma Overseas Development Company for the construction of a new R3-billion low-carbon... 


The Tshipi manganese mine
Jupiter on track with five-year strategy
30th January 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

While market conditions and certain geopolitical shifts may influence the short-term outlook for some of its initiatives, ASX-listed Jupiter Mine’s five-year strategy remains solid and well-aligned... 


Endeavour reports its highest-ever dividend for the second half of 2024
30th January 2025 By: Darren Parker

LSE- and TSX-listed gold producer Endeavour Mining has reported its highest-ever dividend to shareholders for the second half of 2024, amounting to $140-million or $0.57 a share. This brings the... 


South Africa Presidency Project Management Office director Sikhulekile (Khule) Duma
Existing South African reforms set to lift growth to 3.5% by 2029, coal conference hears
30th January 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Existing economic reforms now in motion have the potential to lift South Africa’s economic growth rate to 3.5% a year by 2029, South Africa Presidency Project Management Office director Sikhulekile... 


MMC executive chairperson Bernard Swanepoel
MMC signs deal to get 70% of its power from NOA’s renewable sources
30th January 2025 By: Darren Parker

Manganese producer and exporter Manganese Metal Company (MMC) has entered into an energy supply agreement with integrated energy utility NOA Group to secure an estimated 70% of its electricity from... 


Processing at Richards Bay Minerals
RBM signs third PPA to procure a further 230 MW of wind power
30th January 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Heavy mineral sands producer Richards Bay Minerals (RBM) has signed a third power purchase agreement (PPA) which brings its total agreed renewable energy power arrangements to 500 MW. The latest... 


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The era of BESS has arrived and mines are taking notice
30th January 2025

Written by Lance Dickerson Businesses across sectors in sub-Saharan Africa are facing energy challenges that significantly affect their ability to trade. Unreliable infrastructure, and in some... 


The Kibali processing plant
Barrick expects another strong performance from Kibali this year
29th January 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Canada-headquartered Barrick Gold Corp says the joint venture Kibali gold mine, in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) achieved an improved performance in the last quarter of 2024, culminating... 


Discovery Green head Andre Nepgen
Discovery Green concludes five wheeling deals across the resources, property and hospitality sectors
28th January 2025 By: Terence Creamer

South African electricity trader Discovery Green has confirmed that it has signed supply agreements for wheeled electricity with five companies in the mining, property and hospitality sectors,... 


Impala Refineries in Springs on Gauteng's East Rand
Implats signs deal with Discovery Green for supply of wheeled electricity to Springs refinery
27th January 2025 By: Terence Creamer

JSE-listed Impala Platinum (Implats) has signed a five-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with Discovery Green for the supply of wheeled renewable electricity to its refinery operations in... 


Musk Metals expands germanium property in Quebec
27th January 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Junior exploration and development company Musk Metals is positioning itself as a player in the germanium market by expanding its Lac du Km 35 property near Chibougamau, Quebec. The company has... 


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Weba Chute Systems
24th January 2025

Weba Chute Systems is world-renowned for ensuring that its custom-engineered chutes add immediate and significant value to customers profitability, uptime and on-site health and safety. The... 


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Mining industry deliberates role in shaping climate and community resilience
24th January 2025 By: Nadine James

The Investing in African Mining Indaba 2025 is adopting a forward-thinking approach by actively exploring new audience sectors to enhance the event, while embracing the “universal truth” of a... 


Customising electrical rotating machine repairs and maintenance for diverse industries
Customising electrical rotating machine repairs and maintenance for diverse industries
24th January 2025

Delba Electrical’s tailored solutions for mining, manufacturing and energy Electrical rotating machines are cornerstones of industrial operations across a wide range of sectors, from mining to... 


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Mining industry deliberates role in shaping climate and community resilience
24th January 2025 By: Nadine James

The Investing in African Mining Indaba 2025 is adopting a forward-thinking approach by actively exploring new audience sectors to enhance the event, while embracing the “universal truth” of a... 


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Prieska Copper Zinc Mine, South Africa – update
24th January 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

The bankable feasibility study is expected before the end of the first quarter of 2025. 


Solar power overtook coal in EU's electricity mix in 2024, Ember says
Solar power overtook coal in EU's electricity mix in 2024, Ember says
23rd January 2025 By: Reuters

Solar power overtook coal in the European Union’s electricity mix for the first time last year, while wind power’s share plateaued, data from energy think tank Ember showed on Thursday. The EU is... 


Optimised PFS for Sovereign’s Kasiya delivers positive results
22nd January 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

An optimised prefeasibility study (OPFS) for the Kasiya rutile/graphite project, in Malawi, completed with oversight from a technical committee appointed by Sovereign Metals and Rio Tinto, has... 


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Coaltech delves into new uses for coal discards among new research priorities
21st January 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Research organisation Coaltech has announced an ambitious portfolio of projects for the 2025/26 financial year, demonstrating the organisation’s commitment to sustainability, environmental... 


Glencore CEO Gary Nagle
Glencore open to deals as investors brace for more mining M&A
21st January 2025 By: Reuters

Miner and commodity trader Glencore said it is open to M&A transactions that create value for its shareholders, leveraging its position as a top three global copper producer. "As we have always... 


President Donald Trump
Trump says to unleash American fossil fuels, halt climate cooperation
21st January 2025 By: Reuters

President Donald Trump on Monday laid out a sweeping plan to maximize oil and gas production, including by declaring a national energy emergency to speed permitting, rolling back environmental... 


Rio Tinto's Bell Bay aluminium operation
Australian govt pledges A$2bn in green aluminium push
20th January 2025 By: Reuters

Australia's Labor government on Monday pledged A$2-billion in production credits to help support the country's four aluminium smelters switch to renewable power before 2036. Aluminium is one of... 


Jonathan Wilkinson
Canada wants G7 talks on metals pricing to counter China’s sway
17th January 2025 By: Bloomberg

Canada wants its allies to explore a pricing floor for critical minerals to address what it views as market interference from China, the dominant supplier of metals key to the energy transition.... 


RenEnergy Africa
Energy outlook in SA for 2025: Turning point for renewables, energy storage
17th January 2025

South Africa’s energy landscape is poised for transformation in 2025, driven by regulatory changes, advancements in technology and the urgent need to address the country’s long-standing energy... 


PIVOTAL ROLE
High-voltage storage systems play a pivotal role in stabilising the grid and ensuring energy availability
HV battery storage to become essential
17th January 2025 By: Simone Liedtke

High-voltage battery storage systems are becoming an essential component of South Africa’s renewable-energy strategy, either as standalone battery energy storage systems (BESS) or integrated with... 


PARIS MABILA
Public perception of nuclear energy remains a barrier to its adoption
Potential PBMR project renewal crucial for S Africa’s energy security
17th January 2025 By: Simone Liedtke

Sustainable energy solutions provider Blue Pointer Energy has expressed strong support for the renewed call to revive the Pebble Bed Modular Reactor (PBMR) project, following statements by... 


KATE STUBBS
The transformative potential of waste-to-energy supports decarbonisation while promoting resource efficiency and environmental sustainability
WTE can address power, waste challenges
17th January 2025 By: Simone Liedtke

Waste-to-energy (WTE) solutions, including the production of refuse-derived fuel (RDF), offer South Africa an opportunity to address its dual challenges of energy security and waste management,... 


DEEROSH MAHARAJ
Standard Bank Business and Commercial Banking's solutions are designed to ensure clients are cash-neutral from the outset
Affordable solutions key to overcoming rising tariffs, ensuring resilience
17th January 2025 By: Simone Liedtke

With local businesses and households consistently struggling with energy-related challenges, including rising electricity tariffs that are exerting financial pressure across the board, financial... 


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Municipality progresses water projects
17th January 2025 By: Nadine Ramdass

As part of metropolitan municipality City of Cape Town’s (CoCT’s) effort to diversify its drinking water supply resources, the municipality is progressing its Paarden Eiland Desalination Plant and... 


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Energy conference advances collaboration, innovation and inclusion
17th January 2025

Leading energy conference and exhibition, the Africa Energy Indaba – being hosted from March 4 to 6, 2025, at the Cape Town International Convention Centre – is set to unite global and African... 


Conference aims to advance green hydrogen innovations
17th January 2025 By: Lynne Davies

Recognising hydrogen’s potential as a clean energy source to combat climate change and reduce carbon emissions, the Southern African Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Conference, taking place on April 7 and... 


Rotocarb
Rotocarb
17th January 2025

Founded in 2016, activated carbons producer Rotocarb was established with the goal of servicing the carbon-based water purification needs of South Africa. Today, Rotocarb stands as an innovative... 


Zinc stacked
BMI unpacks lower-price outlook for zinc
13th January 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Market analyst BMI has maintained its zinc price forecast for this year at $2 650/t owing to weaker supply and demand dynamics; however, refined zinc production will likely trend higher this year... 


Tharisa mine in South Africa’s North West.
Underground feasibility progressing, early works capital being deployed – Tharisa
13th January 2025 By: Martin Creamer

A well progressing Tharisa mine underground definitive feasibility study accompanied by early works capital deployment is reported by Johannesburg- and London-listed platinum group metals (PGMs)... 


India Prime Minister Narendra Modi (left) with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa during 2023 visit.
India targeting five-million tons of green hydrogen a year by 2030, PM announces
10th January 2025 By: Martin Creamer

India aims to produce five-million tonnes of green hydrogen year by 2030 under the National Green Hydrogen Mission, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced. As a first step, two green hydrogen... 


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