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The above image depicts the Rebar Mill built by SMS group
New rebar mill to meet construction demand
21st November 2025

Designed to produce 1.6-million tons a year of deformed bars, the new high-capacity rolling mill built by technology manufacturer SMS group for construction steel manufacturer Abul Khair Steel –... 


The above image depicts a bridge constructed with steel beams
Digitalisation enhances project efficiency, quality
21st November 2025 By: Lynne Davies

Advancements in digital design tools, improved technologies and the shifting dynamics of the steel supply chain have helped to enhance project efficiency, safety and quality, South African... 


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BioIron Research and Development Facility, Australia – update
21st November 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Rio Tinto has signed a joint development agreement with Australian environmental technology firm Calix to support the proposed Zesty green iron demonstration plant. 


Image of Lucara Diamond Corp's Karowe mine at night
Karowe underground expansion project, Botswana – update
21st November 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

​​​​​​​Lucara Diamond Corp is reviewing the mining method for the underground expansion project. 


Stand-off between Chinese buyer and BHP tightens iron-ore supplies, sources say
Stand-off between Chinese buyer and BHP tightens iron-ore supplies, sources say
20th November 2025 By: Reuters

Protracted negotiations between China's state iron ore buyer and miner BHP have tightened availability of some iron ore, seven sources said, underpinning prices despite weakening demand for the key... 


South Africa’s next-generation DMS ferrosilicon platform
South Africa’s next-generation DMS ferrosilicon platform
20th November 2025

As beneficiation and diamond recovery operations worldwide continue to evolve, the demand for a stable, high-performance supply of Dense Media Separation (DMS) ferrosilicon has never been greater.... 


CSIR CEO Dr Thulani Dlamini unpacks the organisation’s 2024/25 financial performance
CSIR marks eightieth anniversary with exceptional KPI achievement
20th November 2025

As the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) celebrates its eightieth year of existence, the research organisation marks the occasion with a solid set of financial and operational... 


Iron-ore hits over two-week high on firm China demand and lower supply
19th November 2025 By: Reuters

Iron-ore futures prices rose on Wednesday to their highest in more than two weeks, helped by firm demand in top consumer China and falling domestic supply. The most-traded January iron ore... 


WA govt backs Rio Tinto pilot for low-emissions iron production
19th November 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The Western Australian government has welcomed Rio Tinto’s new low-emissions iron-ore processing pilot in Kwinana, describing it as a key initiative to decarbonise the state’s largest export and... 


Municipalities: What to Look for in Waste Compactors
Municipalities: What to Look for in Waste Compactors
17th November 2025

As South Africa’s urban populations grow and waste volumes rise, municipalities are under increasing pressure to manage waste efficiently, sustainably and cost-effectively. Investing in robust and... 


Rio Tinto Iron Ore CE Matthew Holcz says the pilot could help progress a pathway for Pilbara ores in low emissions steelmaking.
Rio Tinto pauses BioIron, partners on new low-emissions steel pilot
17th November 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Diversified miner Rio Tinto has signed a joint development agreement (JDA) with Australian environmental technology firm Calix to support the proposed Zesty green iron demonstration plant in... 


The Karowe diamond mine
Lucara reports $51.2m in revenue, advances Karowe underground project
14th November 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Toronto-listed Lucara Diamond sold 101 422 ct during the quarter ended September 30, generating $51.2-million in revenue. In August, the company recovered a 1 015 ct non-gem diamond and a 37.42 ct... 


Canada Prime Minister Mark Carney
Carney sends three new critical minerals projects to Major Projects Office
14th November 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Three new critical minerals projects will advance to the recently created Major Projects Office (MPO), Prime Minister Mark Carney announced on Thursday, unveiling the second tranche of... 


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Woman engineer contributes to systemic change
14th November 2025 By: Trent Roebeck

The inaugural Women in Project Management Summit 2025 – held in August this year and hosted by Project Managers Africa – showcased women who contribute positively to the South African industrial... 


The above image depicts the Sishen Mine in the Northern Cape
Miner’s product uniquely positioned for green steelmaking
14th November 2025

With the global steel industry’s transition toward lower-carbon production placing a premium on high-grade iron-ore, South African iron-ore major Kumba Iron Ore’s product, with an average iron... 


An image of an engineer using thermal zinc spray
Association promotes zinc for infrastructure longevity
14th November 2025 By: Trent Roebeck

The South African engineering and construction industry should seek to increase the uptake of refined zinc and zinc coatings, resulting in the reduction of substantial capital costs and financial... 


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Scrap continues
14th November 2025 By: Terence Creamer

When ArcelorMittal South Africa (AMSA) initially announced in January that it would be closing the Newcastle mill and winding down its long-steel businesses in KwaZulu-Natal, Gauteng and... 


The iron-ore terminal at Saldanha Bay.
South Africa iron-ore trade route to Europe could be green by 2029, study shows
13th November 2025 By: Martin Creamer

The South Africa-Europe iron-ore trade route could go green as soon as 2029 and scale toward full decarbonisation by 2035, according to a study released by the Global Maritime Forum. The... 


Iron-ore gains as China stimulus hopes dominate
12th November 2025 By: Reuters

Iron-ore futures gained on Wednesday, as hopes of fresh stimulus from top consumer China outweighed concerns over a gloomy outlook stemming from growing supply and diminishing demand. The... 


The Concor team that was recognised with three awards at Construction World’s Best Projects
Concor recognised at Construction World’s Best Projects Awards
12th November 2025

Leading infrastructure and building contractor Concor has been recognised at Construction World’s Best Projects 2025, receiving two Highly Commended Awards and a Special Mention in the AfriSam... 


Mineral Resources founder and CEO Chris Ellison
MinRes inks $765m deal with Posco for lithium JV stake, shares surge
12th November 2025 By: Reuters

Australia's Mineral Resources said on Wednesday it would sell a 30% stake in part of its lithium business to South Korea's Posco for $765-million as it seeks to cut debt and repair its balance... 


Iron-ore pellets
Guinea to fast-track alumina, iron-ore processing, mines minister says
11th November 2025 By: Reuters

Guinea will fast-track the development of alumina refineries and iron-ore pellet plants to end decades of raw ore exports, its mines minister told reporters, as the country prepares for the first... 


Vale CEO Gustavo Pimenta
Vale gearing up to meet Indian demand as China steel output stagnates, CEO says
11th November 2025 By: Reuters

Brazilian miner Vale is preparing to meet rising iron ore demand from India, which could double its steel production by the end of the decade, CEO Gustavo Pimenta told Reuters. Rising sales to... 


Andries Janse van Rensburg, Business Development Manager - Specialty Building Materials, at Chryso Southern Africa
CHRYSO Delivers Specialty Waterproofing Solutions for Concrete and Bridge Structures
10th November 2025

As infrastructure networks age and traffic demands increase, the long term protection of bridges, overpasses, culverts and other critical concrete structures has become a top priority for engineers... 


An image of Andile Nqandela
HPHT valves improve flow control operations
7th November 2025 By: Trent Roebeck

A partnership between valve product and solutions supplier Brimis Engineering (Brimis) and Germany-based valve manufacturer ProValve Armaturen (ProValve) will result in the latest high-pressure,... 


An image of the Shell Gadus S3 V460D 2 grease
High-quality lubricants enhance performance
7th November 2025 By: Nadine Ramdass

In high-stakes applications, such as trucking, automotive manufacturing and heavy industry, the choice of grease can mean the difference between safe, reliable operation and catastrophic failure,... 


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Valve training benefits industry, manufacturers
7th November 2025

The professional body for valve and actuator manufacturers South African Valve and Actuator Manufacturers Association (Savama) offers a series of courses and training programmes for industry... 


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Polymer bearing meets high-load demands
7th November 2025 By: Nadine Ramdass

Building on its range of polymer bearings and bushings, polymer producer igus South Africa’s newly developed iglidur Q3E heavy-duty plain bearing is a cost-effective solution for high-load... 


Location map of the Makhado project
Makhado steelmaking hard coking coal project, South Africa – update
7th November 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Key milestones have been achieved, despite some construction delays. 


Anglo American's Barro Alto operations
China’s MMG hit by EU probe of $500m Anglo deal
5th November 2025 By: Bloomberg

Chinese-owned mining firm MMG’s $500-million purchase of Anglo American's Brazilian nickel business has been hit by an in-depth European Union probe after regulators warned that the deal threatens... 


Two-a-Day modernises operations with Schneider Electric’s RM AirSeT, advancing sustainability in South Africa’s fruit industry
Two-a-Day modernises operations with Schneider Electric’s RM AirSeT, advancing sustainability in South Africa’s fruit industry
4th November 2025

Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, together with trusted partner, Technoserve Medium Voltage, has implemented its advanced RM AirSeT... 


Private capital in action: How Fedgroup fuelled GeT Metal’s growth
Private capital in action: How Fedgroup fuelled GeT Metal’s growth
4th November 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

In a business environment where traditional lenders often move at a slower pace and rely on rigid frameworks, private capital has emerged as a credible, strategic alternative for ambitious businesses. 


BHP chief commercial officer Rag Udd
BHP, Posco to collaborate on near-zero emissions ironmaking technology
4th November 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Iron-ore miner BHP Group and steelmaker Posco have signed a memorandum of understanding to advance hydrogen-based ironmaking technology as part of efforts to decarbonise the steel sector, the... 


China’s massive African mine threatens to upend the iron-ore market
China’s massive African mine threatens to upend the iron-ore market
3rd November 2025 By: Bloomberg

In April 1998, a young geologist and his team set out from the village of Moribadou and trekked for six hours through the Guinea Highlands, a densely forested plateau that spreads across four... 


Tshipi manganese mine
Jupiter on track to meet full-year guidance as Tshipi mine delivers good first-quarter results
31st October 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

ASX-listed Jupiter Mines has reported that the Tshipi manganese mine, in South Africa, has delivered another reliable set of results for the quarter ended September 30, with sales of 837 577 t and... 


An image of Sanjey Bhoowanpursadh
Refining risk governance for African projects
31st October 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

As mining projects across Africa contend with inflation, supply chain bottlenecks and complex permitting regimes, there is a greater need for mining companies, contractors and consultancies to... 


Mill filling levels influence performance – experts
31st October 2025 By: Lynne Davies

Under pressure to expand throughput, many mines' semi-autogenous grinding (SAG) mills often become the bottleneck, with the increase in ball filling and mill filling either negatively or positively... 


China lifts partial ban on iron-ore buys from Australia's Hancock, sources say
30th October 2025 By: Reuters

China's state buyer has allowed its steel mills to resume buying a type of iron-ore from Australia's Hancock Prospecting after barring such sales during a year-plus negotiation dispute, three... 


Mutanda copper and cobalt mine in DRC.
Glencore outlines cobalt strategy amid lifting of DRC’s cobalt export ban
29th October 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Diversified mining and marketing company Glencore on Wednesday outlined its strategy surrounding the export of cobalt from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), which follows the lifting by the... 


Minister Tim Hodgson
Canada to work with G7 partners to secure critical mineral supply deals, Minister says
29th October 2025 By: Reuters

Canada will focus on securing supplies of critical minerals when it hosts its Group of Seven partners this week at a meeting of energy and environment ministers in Toronto, Natural Resources... 


Grupo Mexico's Q3 profit up over 50% on strong molybdenum, silver, zinc sales
29th October 2025 By: Reuters

Mining and transportation conglomerate Grupo Mexico reported third-quarter net profit rose more than 50%, boosted by higher sales volumes of molybdenum, silver and zinc even as copper production... 


Kumba CE Mpumi Zikalala
Kumba on track to meet full-year waste mining, production guidance
28th October 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

South African iron-ore miner Kumba Iron Ore, which operates two mines in the Northern Cape, says it is on track to deliver on its full-year waste mining and production guidance of between... 


Perseus Mining's Yaouré mine
Perseus reports lower quarterly production as flagship mine transitions underground
27th October 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Australian gold miner Perseus Mining has reported lower production of 99 953 oz for the quarter ended September 30, which is the first quarter of its 2026 financial year. Output for the quarter... 


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