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Transnet Rail Infrastructure Manager interim CE Moshe Motlohi
Transnet Rail Infrastructure Manager gears up to allocate first rail slots to private operators
10th January 2025 By: Terence Creamer

South Africa’s recently established Transnet Rail Infrastructure Manager (TRIM) is gearing up for the allocation of the first route slots to private train operating companies (TOCs) in line with... 


The New Afton mine
New Gold caps 2024 with strong fourth quarter, despite Rainy River challenges
10th January 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Canadian bullion producer New Gold closed out 2024 with its strongest production quarter of the year, achieving a record 80 438 oz of gold and 14.5-million pounds of copper in the fourth quarter.... 


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Cinovec lithium project, Czechia/Germany – update
10th January 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

European Metals has announced a substantial increase in planned lithium production. 


Mining under way at the Kasiya project
Kasiya rutile/graphite project, Malawi – update
10th January 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Sovereign Metals has completed the test pit backfilling and started soil remediation as part of its pilot mining and land rehabilitation programme at Kasiya. 


The nuGen™ green hydrogen fuel cell truck retrofitted from a diesel-powered vehicle.
Mining needs to commit to intensified decarbonisation goals, consulting firm shows
9th January 2025 By: Martin Creamer

The mining industry needs to commit to an intensified pursuit of decarbonisation goals amid the rate of greening being too slow to meet science-based targets, consulting services firm dss+ points... 


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United Mining Services Group: Value driven solutions to the mining and mineral processing markets
8th January 2025

United Mining Services Group (UMS Group) provides the expertise to allow mining companies to access their most challenging ore bodies and extract minerals safely and efficiently. UMS Group has the... 


Tirupati announces more executive appointments amid restructuring
7th January 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

London-listed Tirupati Graphite has appointed Anthony James Nieuwenhuys as executive director and co-CEO alongside Shishir Poddar in anticipation of a full executive power transfer to Nieuwenhuys... 


Justin Trudeau resigned as Prime Minister on Monday
Carney, Freeland lead list of contenders to succeed Trudeau as Canada’s PM
7th January 2025 By: Bloomberg

Justin Trudeau said Monday that he will leave as Canada’s prime minister in the coming months, ending a political run that included three consecutive election victories and nine years in the... 


ArcelorMittal Rail and Structural, pictured, will also be shut when Newcastle closes
No reprieve likely this time after talks on Newcastle mill’s survival fail
6th January 2025 By: Terence Creamer

The failure of a task team established to chart a survival strategy for ArcelorMittal South Africa’s (AMSA’s) Newcastle Works, in KwaZulu-Natal, culminated in the JSE-listed steel group notifying... 


ArcelorMittal South Africa CEO Kobus Verster
AMSA confirms closure of Newcastle Works as it issues profit warning
6th January 2025 By: Terence Creamer

Steel producer ArcelorMittal South Africa (AMSA) has announced that it will close its long-products business in a move that will affect 3 500 direct and indirect jobs and which is likely to have... 


NUM urges members to take part in 30th anniversary of Joe Slovo’s passing
NUM urges members to take part in 30th anniversary of Joe Slovo’s passing
6th January 2025 By: Thabi Shomolekae

The South African Communist Party (SACP) will on Monday commemorate the 30th anniversary of the passing of struggle stalwart comrade Joe Slovo at Avalon Cemetery in Soweto and the National Union of... 


Chile files environmental charges against Anglo American copper mine
Chile files environmental charges against Anglo American copper mine
31st December 2024 By: Reuters

Chile's environmental regulator has filed four charges against the major Los Bronces copper mine, controlled by Anglo American, for noncompliance with environmental permits, the agency said on... 


European Metals expands lithium production plans at Cinovec
European Metals expands lithium production plans at Cinovec
20th December 2024 By: Simone Liedtke

ASX- and Aim-listed European Metals has announced a substantial increase in planned lithium production at its Cinovec project, on the Czech-German border. The company revealed on December 20 that... 


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Network Statement a major step in rail reform – B4SA
20th December 2024 By: Schalk Burger

Industry organisation Business for South Africa (B4SA) welcomes the release of the Network Statement as an exciting and significant milestone in the journey towards meaningful rail sector reform in... 


Nornickel in talks with Xiamen C&D to shift copper smelting to China
19th December 2024 By: Reuters

Chinese conglomerate Xiamen C&D and Russia's Nornickel are in talks to create a joint venture in China to process Nornickel's copper raw material into metal, two sources with knowledge of the... 


Idemitsu to take majority stake in Australian vanadium developer Vecco
18th December 2024 By: Reuters

Japan's Idemitsu Kosan 5019.T said on Wednesday it would increase its stake in Vecco Group to 50.1% from 14.7%, gaining a majority in the Australian vanadium developer as part of its expansion into... 


Sovereign Metals completes test pit backfilling at Malawi project
17th December 2024 By: Simone Liedtke

Mining and exploration company Sovereign Metals completed the test pit backfilling and the start of soil remediation as part of its pilot mining and land rehabilitation programme at the Kasiya... 


Distributed Energy Resource Management Systems (DERMS) – managing the wondrous instruments that bring us the grid symphony
Distributed Energy Resource Management Systems (DERMS) – managing the wondrous instruments that bring us the grid symphony
13th December 2024

By: Taru Madangombe - Vice President: Power and Grid for Middle East and Africa at Schneider Electric To listen to a symphony is one of the world’s great gifts.  The culmination of instruments,... 


Microgrids in buildings are crucial to pioneering the future of energy management
Microgrids in buildings are crucial to pioneering the future of energy management
13th December 2024

By: Anoop Hariparsad - Digital Energy Business Unit Leader for Anglophone Africa at Schneider Electric Microgrids are emerging as a game-changing concept, particularly within commercial and... 


Australia’s opposition reveals A$331bn nuclear power plan
Australia’s opposition reveals A$331bn nuclear power plan
13th December 2024 By: Bloomberg

Australia’s main opposition group laid out a A$331-billion plan to create a taxpayer-funded nuclear power industry in just over a decade, despite the nation’s top scientists saying renewable energy... 


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Tasez set to drive NEV innovation, skills and sustainable growth
13th December 2024

The rise of new energy vehicles (NEVs), including hybrids, is driving demand for investment in modernised automotive manufacturing facilities, with Africa’s first automotive city, the Tshwane... 


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Partnership building, optimising water infrastructure in Limpopo
13th December 2024 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Lebalelo Water User Association (LWUA), which has through its members self-financed, built, operated and maintained its bulk raw water infrastructure since 2002, will build six new infrastructure... 


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Transforming coal industry boosts its sustainability
13th December 2024

The coal industry is undergoing a significant transformation through investments in cleaner and more efficient technologies, such as carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology, which is reducing... 


POSITIVE OPERATIONS
The MTR operation is noteworthy for its environmental remediation, efficient project delivery and positive impact on the local community
Company’s EPCM role pivotal in project
13th December 2024 By: Simone Liedtke

Integrated service provider SGS Bateman played a “pivotal role” as the engineering, procurement and construction management (EPCM) contractor for midtier gold producer Pan African Resources’... 


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Energy transition requires pragmatic approach
13th December 2024 By: Nadine Ramdass

While the global transition to a low-carbon economy remains crucial, the pace of the transition must be pragmatic to balance energy affordability, security and development, says nonprofit coal... 


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Jansen potash project, Canada – update
13th December 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

BHP has selected ABB to deliver, install and commission three friction hoists and a further electrical system for a Blair service hoist. 


Import partners navigating economic changes with businesses
Import partners navigating economic changes with businesses
13th December 2024

By Investec For Business Head of Portfolio Management Greg Cline We are starting to see an uptick in the economic cycle where interest rates are reducing, the two-pot system should increase... 


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Rook 1 uranium project, Canada – update
13th December 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

NexGen Energy has signed its first agreements with US utility companies to supply five-million pounds of uranium. 


GOLD MINERALISATION AT THE PREMIER GOLD PROJECT
Premier gold project, Canada – update
13th December 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Ascot Resources has started erecting the head cover for the Premier Northern Lights portal. 


BEACON’S ANNIVERSARY: The uMhlanga Rocks Lighthouse celebrated it 70th anniversary last month, having been first lit on the night of November 25, 1954. Situated on the uMhlanga Promenade, the 21-m cylindrical concrete tower is painted white, with a red top and red lantern house. The rotating lens system in the automated lighthouse produces three flashes every 20 seconds. Photograph: Transnet National Ports Authority
BEACON’S ANNIVERSARY
13th December 2024

The uMhlanga Rocks Lighthouse celebrated it 70th anniversary last month, having been first lit on the night of November 25, 1954. Situated on the uMhlanga Promenade, the 21-m cylindrical concrete... 


Chile regulator charges Anglo American mine over environmental violations
10th December 2024 By: Reuters

Chile's environmental regulator has filed three charges against miner Anglo American's local unit over alleged violations at its El Soldado copper mine in the Valparaiso region. The... 


Space-based mining risk assessment system for junior miners receives UK funding
9th December 2024 By: Rebecca Campbell

US-based artisanal and small-scale mining support services and product marketing company Makor Resources and UK-based environmental data collection tools provider AUYAN have announced that they... 


ABB to deliver world's largest production capacity mine hoist to BHP’s Jansen potash project
ABB to deliver world's largest production capacity mine hoist to BHP’s Jansen potash project
9th December 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

Global technology company ABB has been selected by global mining company BHP to deliver, install and commission three friction hoists and a further electrical system for a Blair service hoist at... 


Schneider Electric Partners with ImeXolutions to Deliver Advanced Altivar™ Process Modular Drive Solutions for Efficient, Reliable Industrial Operations
Schneider Electric Partners with ImeXolutions to Deliver Advanced Altivar™ Process Modular Drive Solutions for Efficient, Reliable Industrial Operations
9th December 2024

Schneider Electric, global leader in energy management and automation, has announced a strategic partnership with ImeXolutions, a leading company in electrical and solar power implementation to... 


Tru-Trac Belt Scales installed in harsh industrial conditions, demonstrating their durability and reliability
Setting the accuracy standard in conveyor weighing solutions
9th December 2024

The accurate measurement of bulk materials is essential across industries like mining, processing plants and aggregate handling. Tru-Trac’s Belt Scale Systems are at the forefront of delivering... 


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3D printing enhances components industry’s capabilities
6th December 2024

Additive manufacturing and three-dimensional (3D) printing solutions company Q.BIG 3D is transforming the way in which large-volume automotive components are manufactured using its QUEEN1 3D... 


Joseph Zinyana, CEO at New Age Engineering Solutions
Joseph Zinyana
6th December 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

This week we profile Joseph Zinyana, CEO at New Age Engineering Solutions, a structural, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation and process consulting firm 


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Gauteng water crisis won’t be solved without infrastructure and demand interventions
6th December 2024 By: Natasha Odendaal

Gauteng, South Africa’s most populous province and economic hub, eagerly anticipates a significant inflow of additional water in 2028 from the second phase of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project... 


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Time to make IRP updating routine
6th December 2024 By: Terence Creamer

After the false start of January when the draft Integrated Resource Plan 2023 (IRP2023) was released to much criticism and even incredulity, an effort is now under way to have a revamped IRP2024... 


Macpherson wants frank debate on the 30% local procurement rule being abused by construction mafia
6th December 2024 By: Irma Venter

The country must have a frank discussion about the 30% local procurement rule, which has been abused by the so-called construction mafia, says Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean... 


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Santa Elena mine, Mexico
6th December 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

A silver and gold mine in Sonora, Mexico. 


Image of Kamoa-Kakula smelter (middle of picture) is located adjacent to the Phase 1 and 2 concentrators (top left of picture) and will be fed by a blend of concentrates from existing Phase 1, 2, and 3 concentrators, as well as the future Phase 4 concentrator.
Kamoa-Kakula Copper Complex, Democratic Republic of Congo – update
6th December 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

The Phase 1, 2, and 3 concentrators set a new monthly production record in November 2024. 


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Localising skilled labour can unlock economic development
6th December 2024

Tackling skilled labour shortages through skills development and localisation, particularly in infrastructure projects, has the potential to drive significant economic benefits for South Africa,... 


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