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Sustainable Fitch expands Transition Assessment to mining, steel, cement sectors
15th November 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Sustainable Fitch, a FitchSolutions company, has launched an expanded Transition Assessment analytical product, through the development of new sector-specific methodologies, covering additional... 


Cyclone brings Vale on board for Canada iron-ore project
Cyclone brings Vale on board for Canada iron-ore project
15th November 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed Cyclone Metals has announced a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with diversified major Vale regarding the development of an iron-ore project in Canada. The MoU outlines the terms for a... 


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Wheeler River uranium project, Canada – update
15th November 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Denison Mines is advancing engineering and regulatory efforts for its planned Phoenix project. 


Automotive Industry Transformation Fund distributes R596m to 67 companies
15th November 2024 By: Irma Venter

The Automotive Industry Transformation Fund (AITF) has since its inception in 2020 invested R596-million in 67 companies across the automotive value chain, says  CEO Jabu Selumane. “Our goal is to... 


Engineering group completes two major bespoke projects for international mining client
15th November 2024 By: Natasha Odendaal

Mechanical and industrial engineering firm Duys Engineering Group has successfully completed two large projects on time for Dublin- and London-listed international mining concern Kenmare Resources,... 


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Copper demand spurs innovative mining
15th November 2024 By: Nadine Ramdass

Amid growing copper demand globally, driven by the energy transition, mining companies face significant pressures to increase output amid declining copper head grades.  To meet this challenge,... 


Australia may lose A$69bn amid green steel rush, report says
Australia may lose A$69bn amid green steel rush, report says
14th November 2024 By: Reuters

Top global iron-ore exporter Australia could lose as much as half its revenue from the sector if it fails to start producing green iron fast enough, as other countries start making steel using... 


China’s copper production boom threatens to crowd out the rest of the world
China’s copper production boom threatens to crowd out the rest of the world
12th November 2024 By: Bloomberg

Chinese copper smelters are facing pressure to rein in an expansion that’s pounding the industry’s profitability. The viability of plants across the globe may be at stake. The top consumer of... 


Iron-ore slumps toward $100 as China’s latest fix disappoints
11th November 2024 By: Bloomberg

Iron-ore fell toward $100 a ton as Beijing’s latest efforts to revive the economy left investors disappointed, while an expansion in Chinese port stockpiles highlighted ample supplies. Futures... 


Australian iron-ore giants' shares sink on disappointing China stimulus
Australian iron-ore giants' shares sink on disappointing China stimulus
11th November 2024 By: Reuters

Shares in Australia's iron-ore miners slumped on Monday after another round of stimulus measures by their top customer China disappointed investors who had hoped for measures that would boost... 


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SA’s ferroalloy industry has ‘entered the final stages of dying’, unless govt, industry step in, says ARM’s Bouwer
8th November 2024 By: Irma Venter

While Zimbabwe has taken steps to ban chrome-ore exports in favour of beneficiation, vast ore volumes are leaving South Africa without being beneficiated, says African Rainbow Minerals (ARM)... 


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Split bearings improve performance in difficult applications
8th November 2024

Split bearings offer improved performance in difficult applications, says products supplier BMG, noting that this is particularly true when the replacement of standard mounted bearings involves the... 


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BMG delivers state-of-the-art valve solutions to diverse industries across Africa
Partnership delivers advanced solutions in sector
8th November 2024

Through close teamwork, power transmission and motion control products distributor BMG and valve designer and manufacturer InterApp offer a comprehensive range of valve products for use in... 


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Collaboration produces first successful H-DRI prototype bearing
8th November 2024

Engineering consultant SKF and steel-based technology company voestalpine Wire Technology earlier this year successfully produced the first prototype bearing made from steel that contains hydrogen... 


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Poitrel mine, Australia
8th November 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

A coal mine 35 km east of Moranbah, in Queensland.  


China’s commodities imports resilient as markets eye stimulus
China’s commodities imports resilient as markets eye stimulus
7th November 2024 By: Bloomberg

Chinese raw materials imports mostly rose year-on-year in October, according to customs data released Thursday, as demand remained resilient despite a slowing economy. The government’s measures to... 


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Rio Tinto exec asks Trump Administration to speed up permitting
7th November 2024 By: Reuters

US President-elect Donald Trump's new administration should focus on speeding up the permitting process to ensure there is enough copper for the energy transition, said a Rio Tinto executive on... 


Commodity prices fall after Donald Trump elected US President
6th November 2024 By: Reuters

Commodities from oil and gas to metals and grains dropped on Wednesday as the dollar rallied and victory for Republican Donald Trump in the US presidential election stoked concerns about tariffs... 


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Commodities under pressure on likely Trump win in US Presidential race
6th November 2024 By: Reuters

Commodities from oil to metals and grains slid on Wednesday as the dollar strengthened, with investors increasingly pricing in that Donald Trump will win the US Presidential election. Trump has... 


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South Africa looks to Africa and China ties as global trade fences go up
1st November 2024 By: Reuters

South Africa's trade minister said his country is pursuing more robust trade and investment ties within the continent and with China - its biggest trade partner - as the global trade environment... 


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Multotec sets a new sustainability benchmark at Electra Mining Africa 2024
31st October 2024

(Virtual Showroom) Multotec showcased its strong commitment to environmental responsibility at this year's Electra Mining Africa, held in Johannesburg, with its sustainable exhibition stand... 


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Manganese production strong, prices weak, Jupiter reports
31st October 2024 By: Martin Creamer

Australia-listed manganese company Jupiter Mines, which has a 49.9% beneficial interest in Tshipi é Ntle Manganese’s Tshipi mine in South Africa’s Kalahari manganese field, on Thursday reported... 


Simandou to mine first cargo by end 2025
Simandou to mine first cargo by end 2025
30th October 2024 By: Reuters

China's biggest listed steelmaker, Baoshan Iron & Steel, expects the Simandou iron ore project in Guinea to complete infrastructure construction and mine its first cargo by the end of 2025, the... 


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Clean energy technology market to rival crude oil market value by 2035
30th October 2024 By: Darren Parker

Based on the current policy environment, the global market for clean energy technologies is set to rise from $700-billion in 2023 to more than $2-trillion by 2035, close to the value of the current... 


Pump and dredging specialist IPR has contributed to the treatment of acid mine drainage from historic mine workings in Gauteng
IPR customises its SlurrySucker to treat acid mine drainage
29th October 2024

Two treatment plants for Acid Mine Drainage (AMD) near Johannesburg have received a boost to their efficiency, thanks to IPR’s innovative SlurrySucker dredging unit. The problem of AMD has beset... 


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Vale partners with China's Jinnan steel to build iron ore processing plant in Oman
29th October 2024 By: Reuters

Brazilian miner Vale, one of the world's largest iron ore producers, said on Monday it had partnered with China's Jinnan Steel Group to build an iron ore beneficiation plant in Oman to produce high... 


Australia risks losing top spot in global steel supply chain, Fortescue says
Australia risks losing top spot in global steel supply chain, Fortescue says
29th October 2024 By: Reuters

Australia risks losing its dominant position in the global iron-ore market if it does not move swiftly to produce green iron, and would do well to learn lessons from the near wipe-out of its nickel... 


Vale's third-quarter profit falls 15% on dam collapse provisions, lower ore prices
Vale's third-quarter profit falls 15% on dam collapse provisions, lower ore prices
25th October 2024 By: Reuters

Brazilian miner Vale, one of the world's largest iron-ore producers, said on Thursday its third-quarter net profit fell 15% from a year earlier, hit by lower prices of the steel-making ingredient... 


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Age of Electricity
25th October 2024 By: Terence Creamer

The recent claim made by the International Energy Agency (IEA) that humanity is “moving at speed into the Age of Electricity” may not seem especially profound given that electricity has been a key... 


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Jansen potash project, Canada – update
25th October 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Rio Tinto has reported progress at stages 1 and 2. 


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Lance Projects – Ross and Kendrick production areas, US – update
25th October 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

The project is on track to restart production in December. 


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Razorback iron-ore project, Australia – update
25th October 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Green Iron SA plans to start with the accelerated development of the project to establish a reliable supply of high-purity magnetite. 


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Western Range iron-ore project, Australia – update
25th October 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Construction of the mine is 80% complete. 


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ESG targets are prioritising the need for mining tyre circularity
24th October 2024 By: Martin Creamer

Stockpiles of mining tyres are beginning to weigh heavily on the environmental, social and governance (ESG) targets of mining companies. Large tyre accumulations visible at some mining operations... 


Eramet buys out Tsingshan from Argentina lithium project
24th October 2024 By: Bloomberg

French miner Eramet will buy back Tsingshan Holding Group’s stake in an Argentinian lithium project, marking a rare retreat for the Chinese conglomerate from an expansion beyond its core nickel... 


The Saldanha Bay port
Kumba's third-quarter output down 3% y/y on the back of logistics constraints
24th October 2024 By: Chanel de Bruyn

South African iron-ore miner Kumba Iron Ore recorded a 3% year-on-year decrease in output to 9.4-million tonnes for the third quarter ended September 30, as derailments, rail breakages and speed... 


Green Iron SA consortium to unlock Braemar potential
Green Iron SA consortium to unlock Braemar potential
22nd October 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

Green Iron SA, a consortium featuring Magnetite Mines, Aurizon, Flinders Port, and GHD, was launched on Tuesday with the goal of unlocking the Braemar iron region’s vast potential. The... 


Iron-ore retreats as mounting concerns on weakening steel demand weigh
Iron-ore retreats as mounting concerns on weakening steel demand weigh
22nd October 2024 By: Reuters

Prices of iron-ore futures fell on Tuesday, weighed down by concerns that demand for the key steelmaking raw material will slide, with steel demand in top consumer China showing signs of... 


Florence copper project 40% complete, reports Taseko Mines
Florence copper project 40% complete, reports Taseko Mines
22nd October 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

The Florence copper project is advancing on schedule and is now about 40% complete, keeping on track for first production in about a year’s time. In an update on Monday, CEO Stuart McDonald said... 


Arrow signs MoU with Baosteel for iron-ore sales from Simandou North
21st October 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

Australian company Arrow Minerals has taken a significant step toward accessing the sales market for its Simandou North iron-ore project with the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with... 


Future-Proofing African Mining, Today! Strategic Leadership and Innovation at the Heart of Mining Indaba 2025
Future-Proofing African Mining, Today! Strategic Leadership and Innovation at the Heart of Mining Indaba 2025
21st October 2024

Mining Indaba – the premier platform for deal-making, investment, and corporate networking for African mining for over 30 years – is cementing its position as the catalyst that ignites positive... 


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China’s steel demand has shrunk to less than half global total
21st October 2024 By: Bloomberg

China will account for less than half of global steel consumption in 2024 for the first time in six years, according to the World Steel Association, as the decline in the country’s real estate... 


Newmont’s Peñasquito signs labour agreement
21st October 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Gold miner Newmont announced on Friday that its Mexico subsidiary, Newmont Peñasquito, had signed a new collective bargain agreement (CBA) with the National Union of Mining, Metallurgical, Steel,... 


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