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Zimbabwe turns to private firms to boost freight rail volumes
5th September 2024 By: Reuters

Zimbabwe's State-owned railway operator has opened its network up to private players, including a unit of South Africa's Grindrod, as it seeks to boost freight volumes that had collapsed after... 


The Lazaruss automated mine shaft scanner
Dwyka brings automated shaft scanning technology to African mines
4th September 2024 By: Darren Parker

Mining technology company Dwyka Mining Services has entered into a partnership with Canadian technology company Point Laz to introduce the Lazaruss automated mine shaft scanner to the African... 


The Tshipi manganese mine
Mining input inflation again outpaces PPI in July
4th September 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The Minerals Council South Africa finds in its latest index that mining input costs increased by 6.4% year-on-year in July. The increase matches that of June, with yearly input costs having held... 


Russia launches major zinc concentrate plant after delays linked to fire, US sanctions
Russia launches major zinc concentrate plant after delays linked to fire, US sanctions
4th September 2024 By: Reuters

Russia's new Ozernoye plant, located next to the country's largest zinc mine, launched zinc concentrate production on Wednesday, the company said, after delays caused by a 2023 fire and US... 


Iron-ore slides closer to $90 with China’s steel demand at risk
Iron-ore slides closer to $90 with China’s steel demand at risk
4th September 2024 By: Bloomberg

Iron-ore edged closer to its lowest since 2022 as the steelmaking material extended a selloff on fears for China’s crisis-wracked steel industry. Futures in Singapore fell 1.5% to $92.20 a ton by... 


FPX Nickel president and CEO Martin Turenne
VIP treatment for FPX Nickel’s Baptise nickel project
4th September 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

TSX-V-listed FPX Nickel has received a major boost as the province of British Columbia has selected the Baptiste nickel project to be part of the newly established Critical Minerals Office (CMO)... 


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SEW-EURODRIVE to invest R380m in new Joburg drive service, repair facility
2nd September 2024 By: Darren Parker

Drive technology manufacturer SEW-EURODRIVE has announced an estimated R380-million investment into a new service and repair centre to be built adjacent to its current facilities in Aeroton,... 


South Africa is losing its trade competitiveness edge
2nd September 2024 By: Schalk Burger

Enormous investments are being made in ports, rail and transport logistics in Southern Africa, as well as more broadly in Africa, including by international companies and consortia. "Global... 


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No interim dividend for Tshipi shareholders, Jupiter declares
30th August 2024 By: Darren Parker

Given the ongoing volatility in the manganese market, including sharp price contractions in recent weeks, the board of ASX-listed Jupiter Mining’s flagship Tshipi manganese mine, in the Northern... 


Local manufacturing to play a prominent role at Electra Mining Africa 2024
Local manufacturing to play a prominent role at Electra Mining Africa 2024
30th August 2024

The local South African manufacturing sector is a pillar in the South African economy, with the potential to play a crucial role in the country’s economic growth and recovery. Electra Mining Africa... 


Rand Instruments Africa
Rand Instruments Africa
30th August 2024

Established in 1998, Rand Instruments Africa specialises in providing critical design engineering and manufacturing services to a diverse portfolio of global, national and international... 


AMC expects Electra will boost interest among potential, international clients
30th August 2024 By: Nadine James

Transformer core solutions provider Alloy Magnetic Cores (AMC) is looking forward to exhibiting at the 2024 Electra Mining Africa exhibition and conference, which will take place from September 2... 


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Jansen potash project, Canada – update
30th August 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

BHP has reported that construction of the potash project is ahead of the original schedule. 


Akademia unveils R3.2bn plan for private higher education campus
30th August 2024 By: Irma Venter

Privately owned Afrikaans, Christian higher education institution Akademia has announced the development of a R3.2-billion campus in Pretoria East. The campus will be developed by real estate... 


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Pipeline enhancement to facilitate LNG distribution
30th August 2024 By: Nadine Ramdass

Johannesburg gas supplier Egoli Gas aims to develop the capacity to receive liquefied natural gas (LNG) into its pipeline network, with plans to expand access to other major metropolitan areas... 


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Aluminium imperatives challenging to meet
30th August 2024 By: Halima Frost

The South African aluminium industry faces many challenges, including the need for greater recyclability and the push for a greener, more reliable power supply, says semi-finished nonferrous metals... 


Iron-ore’s ‘irrational’ rally past $100 triggers warning
Iron-ore’s ‘irrational’ rally past $100 triggers warning
29th August 2024 By: Bloomberg

Iron-ore has jumped by about 10% in 10 days to breach $100 a ton, prompting the official journal of China’s metals industry to pen a long article on why the gains are overdone. The steelmaking... 


How microgrids can take mining, minerals and metals one step closer to a greener posture
How microgrids can take mining, minerals and metals one step closer to a greener posture
29th August 2024

By Johan Pretorius, MMM Segment Lead, Anglophone Africa at Schneider Electric  The mining, minerals and metals industry forms a critical part of material supply, all essential as the world... 


Kumba's Sishen mine
Kumba to treble premium iron-ore output at Sishen through ‘compelling’ R11.2bn investment
29th August 2024 By: Chanel de Bruyn

The board of Kumba Iron Ore has approved a further R7.6-billion investment in ultrahigh dense media separation (UHDMS) processing technology at the Sishen mine, in the Northern Cape. This follows... 


China’s steel slump set to worsen as heavyweights flag concerns
China’s steel slump set to worsen as heavyweights flag concerns
28th August 2024 By: Bloomberg

China’s steel-industry slowdown looks set to deepen, with BHP Group, the world’s biggest miner, and China Baowu Group, the top iron-ore buyer, flagging concerns as demand fades after decades of... 


Fortescue sets out to meet strong Chinese demand for green iron
Fortescue sets out to meet strong Chinese demand for green iron
28th August 2024 By: Reuters

Australia is positioned to meet strong demand from China for green iron, Fortescue said on Wednesday as it readies a pilot plant to begin production of the product using renewable energy next... 


Indonesian miner Antam plans to acquire smelter owned by Tsingshan unit
27th August 2024 By: Reuters

Indonesian State-controlled miner PT Aneka Tambang (Antam) is planning to acquire a smelter owned by a subsidiary of Chinese stainless steel giant Tsingshan Holding Group, its chief executive said... 


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Celebrating its 29th anniversary
27th August 2024

The Hydraulic Connection has established a reputation for supplying top-class products and services to the industrial sector The Hydraulic Connection develops, manufactures and supplies... 


Chamber of Minerals and Energy of Western Australia CEO Rebecca Tomkinson
Australia names green metals advisory panel
26th August 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The Australian government has tapped seven industry and labour leaders to serve on a panel that will give strategic advice on opportunities for a sustainable green metals industry. The Industrial... 


Iron-ore stockpiles
BMI revises 2024 iron-ore price forecast lower to $110/t
23rd August 2024 By: Darren Parker

Market analysis firm BMI, a Fitch Solutions company, has revised down its 2024 iron-ore price forecast from an average of $120/t to $110/t, as subdued demand in mainland China amid the ongoing... 


Chinese zinc smelters meet to mull output cuts to stem losses
23rd August 2024 By: Bloomberg

China’s major zinc smelters are discussing possible output cuts, after tight global supplies of concentrate and weak demand forced spot processing fees into negative territory. The response to the... 


LEAP FORWARD Queensland Power Station has introduced the new IWC pultruded cooling towers.
South African firm raises the bar on cooling tower design
23rd August 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

A local South African company is changing the Australian skyline, with its innovative and fresh take on the building of cooling towers for power stations. Recognised as a thermal solutions market... 


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Company catalyses gender transformation
23rd August 2024 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Amid the efforts to attract, progress and retain women across key sectors of the economy, rail sleeper and infrastructure products manufacturer Colossal Concrete Products CEO Gwen Mahuma-Madida... 


The above image depicts AZ-Armaturen MD Volker Knoth
SACEEC member’s valves meet tightening emission regulations
23rd August 2024 By: Lynne Davies

As even small leaks in a plant or installation make it challenging to fulfil emissions regulations, South African Capital Equipment Export Council (SACEEC) member and industrial equipment supplier... 


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Women in Industry - Columbus Stainless
23rd August 2024

Kebuile Magdaline Moseki Position: Chemistry graduate in training at Acerinox Columbus Stainless Steel 


Sekta Group
Sekta Group
23rd August 2024

ISO accredited and 51% black woman-owned company Sekta Group is renowned for its excellence in specialised industrial and maintenance services, mechanical and civil engineering. The Sekta Group of... 


GARY CORIN Ninety-three percent of exhibitors at the 2024 Electra Mining hail from South Africa
[WATCH] Electra Mining Africa 2024: A record-breaking event in the making
22nd August 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

As the countdown to Southern Africa’s biggest trade show begins, the excitement for Electra Mining Africa is reaching fever pitch. Exhibitors, participants and visitors are all preparing for an... 


Whitehaven sells 30% of Blackwater coal mine for $1.08bn
Whitehaven sells 30% of Blackwater coal mine for $1.08bn
22nd August 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

Australia’s Whitehaven Coal on Thursday announced the sale of a 30% stake in the Blackwater metallurgical coal mine, near Emerald in Queensland, for $1.08-billion in cash. The ASX-listed company... 


Arch merges with Consol to create a coal-export powerhouse
Arch merges with Consol to create a coal-export powerhouse
22nd August 2024 By: Bloomberg

US coal producer Arch Resources Inc. agreed to merge with rival Consol Energy in a $2.3-billion deal aimed at creating a North American mining heavyweight to deliver the fuel around the world. The... 


Iron-ore stockpiles
Iron-ore rises for third day on China policy support optimism
21st August 2024 By: Bloomberg

Iron-ore rose for a third day — recovering more of its 9% plunge last week — on signs Chinese authorities will take more steps to try and revive the country’s moribund property market. The... 


Battery materials and the growing importance of urban ore
21st August 2024

Why existing minerals and metals in batteries will change the dynamics of the mining industry For millennia, we’ve mined and refined materials to power our civilisations and industries, and feed... 


Dynamic Fluid Control launches new slurry air release valve
21st August 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Valve manufacturer Dynamic Fluid Control (DFC) is has announced the launch of the Vent-O-Mat slurry air release valve (SAV), designed to set new standards in performance and technology for the... 


Iron-ore stockpiles in Australia
Iron-ore to extend rout as it’s ‘different this time,’ Citi says
20th August 2024 By: Bloomberg

Iron-ore is poised to extend declines into the $80/t range as China’s steelmakers reduce production, according to Citigroup Inc., which pared price forecasts and said that market dynamics have... 


Initial bids for Anglo's Australian coal mines next month, sources say
Initial bids for Anglo's Australian coal mines next month, sources say
20th August 2024 By: Reuters

First-round bids for Anglo American's Australian metallurgical coal mines are due by September 9, two sources said on Tuesday, as CEO Duncan Wanblad takes initial steps to simplify the company... 


Thungela CEO July Ndlovu
Thungela’s underwhelming interim results attributed to coal price dips, rail inefficiencies
19th August 2024 By: Darren Parker

Coal producer Thungela has blamed an unfavourable price environment across the Richards Bay and Newcastle Benchmark coal prices, together with the continued underperformance by State-owned Transnet... 


Chinese copper exports fall from record as local demand rebounds
Chinese copper exports fall from record as local demand rebounds
19th August 2024 By: Bloomberg

Chinese copper exports dropped last month from an all-time high, as domestic buyers took advantage of the metal’s rapid retreat in price. Exports of unwrought copper and products fell 40% from... 


Iron-ore battered to 2022 low as China’s steel crisis hits home
Iron-ore battered to 2022 low as China’s steel crisis hits home
16th August 2024 By: Bloomberg

Iron-ore headed for a brutal weekly loss, hitting the lowest level since 2022, on concern that a steel-industry crisis rippling across China will sap demand, while supplies from miners remain... 


Whitehaven Coal to cut 192 jobs at mines purchased from BHP
Whitehaven Coal to cut 192 jobs at mines purchased from BHP
16th August 2024 By: Reuters

Australia's Whitehaven will cut 192 jobs at the Daunia and Blackwater coking coal mines it took over from global miner BHP Group, its spokesperson told Reuters on Friday, adding to a slew of roles... 


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