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Big Lesotho-SA tunnel maintenance vital for water scheme’s integrity
27th September 2024 By: Natasha Odendaal

A major water-transfer tunnel supplying Gauteng’s water and half of Lesotho’s electricity will be closed for six months for critical planned maintenance starting on October 1. The maintenance... 


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K.Hill battery-grade manganese project, Botswana – update
27th September 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

The Botswana Ministry of Minerals and Energy has granted a mining licence for the project 


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Gamsberg Phase 2 expansion project, South Africa – update
27th September 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Completion is expected by the end of the second half of the 2025 financial year. 


BHP's Adam Lancey
‘Capital is global,’ BHP exec warns Queensland
26th September 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

Diversified miner BHP asset president for the BHP Mitsubishi Alliance (BMA) Adam Lancey has raised concerns over the state’s ability to attract capital investment in its coal sector, urging for... 


Caterpillar's Denise Johnson with BHP's Ragnar Udd in front of the Cat 798.
BHP to trial energy transfer technology from Caterpillar
26th September 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

BHP has become the first customer to announce plans to trial Caterpillar's newly launched Cat Dynamic Energy Transfer (DET) system on its battery-electric and diesel-electric mining trucks. The... 


Giyani nears commissioning of demo manganese processing plant
25th September 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

TSX-listed Giyani Metals Corporation says its demonstration plant for the processing of material from the K.Hill manganese project is moving into the detailed fit-out phase with all modular process... 


Felix plans capital raise to revive Fairbanks antimony mine
Felix plans capital raise to revive Fairbanks antimony mine
25th September 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

Gold and antimony explorer Felix Gold has launched a A$4.8-million capital raising to accelerate its antimony production efforts, focusing on the Scrafford mine near Fairbanks, Alaska. The... 


500 solar panels have been installed, which will be connected to the Troilus camp to provide supplementary and back-up power.
Troilus boosts offering to C$28m, expands renewable energy at site
25th September 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Development-stage mining company Troilus Gold has upsized its previously announced bought-deal offering to C$28-million. The offering will now comprise 51.15-million units at C$0.35 each,... 


Showcasing Weir’s all-of-mine capabilities at this year’s MINExpo
Showcasing Weir’s all-of-mine capabilities at this year’s MINExpo
25th September 2024

Weir is an innovative, end-to-end solutions provider focused on accelerating sustainable mining. Exhibiting at this year’s MINExpo, in the Central Hall Booth #8833, Weir will be showcasing its... 


Hexagon unveils newest Collision Avoidance System adding 4D radar enhancements and insights
25th September 2024

Already 15,000 units of the upgraded system have been ordered by mines eager to benefit from the latest version of Hexagon CAS, the industry-standard collision avoidance system that has been... 


China’s Tianqi to keep fighting for role in SQM lithium deal
China’s Tianqi to keep fighting for role in SQM lithium deal
25th September 2024 By: Bloomberg

Tianqi Lithium vowed to continue its battle for a say in a planned deal to share ownership of one of the world’s biggest lithium operations, a case the company sees as crucial for future Chinese... 


Iron-ore hits over 1-year low on soft China demand prospects, firmer supply
23rd September 2024 By: Reuters

Iron-ore futures fell on Monday to their lowest in more than a year, as investors weighed prospects of soft China demand amid an uneven economic recovery and stronger supply against fresh monetary... 


Hermosa operation in Arizona.
Manganese battery opportunity highlighted by US grant to South32’s Hermosa project
23rd September 2024 By: Martin Creamer

The use of manganese in batteries for battery electric vehicles is being increasingly explored, with density, charge, costs and durability being among the factors that are putting the hard grey... 


Renergen plant resumes LNG production after completing scheduled maintenance
20th September 2024 By: Schalk Burger

Liquefied natural gas (LNG) and helium company Renergen says its LNG Virginia plant, in the Free State, has resumed LNG production after yearly maintenance of the entire plant and the notified... 


CME calls for rapid energy infrastructure expansion to ensure reliable, cost-effective grid decarbonisation
CME calls for rapid energy infrastructure expansion to ensure reliable, cost-effective grid decarbonisation
20th September 2024 By: Schalk Burger

The Chamber of Minerals and Energy of Western Australia (CME) says the rapid roll-out of transmission lines, wind generation and gas peaking plants will be key to the effective transition of the... 


Queensland backing Kestrel Coal to waste gas-to-energy project
20th September 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The Queensland government has announced its backing for a new gas-to-electricity power project that will reduce mining emissions by more than one-million tonnes of CO2. The government is investing... 


WORLD FIRST
The trial marks the world’s first technological feasibility study of an ultra-large, full battery rigid-frame dump truck
Global miner trials battery-powered dump truck
20th September 2024 By: Simone Liedtke

A battery-powered dump truck is being trialled by Canada-based mining and metals company First Quantum Minerals (FQM) at its Kansanshi mine, in Zambia, which the miner says marks the world’s first... 


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Steenhuisen outlines vision for growing and modernising SA’s agriculture ecosystem
20th September 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Newly appointed Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen is pushing a renewed focus on structural reforms, biosecurity and improved trade relations with other countries as the Democratic Alliance... 


Modernisation will boost Southern Africa rail
20th September 2024 By: Natasha Odendaal

Modernisation and digitisation will be critical to driving the future growth of Southern Africa’s railway industry. Key technological developments that will be central to creating interconnected... 


SETTING NEW STANDARDS
The award from the Mines Safety Department highlights Kagem’s role as a leader in the mining industry, setting new standards for safety and operational excellence
Emerald miner achieves 7.5m LTI-free hours
20th September 2024

Zambia’s single-largest producing emerald mine, gemstone miner Gemfields’ Kagem emerald mine has achieved more than 7.5-million lost time injury- (LTI-) free hours, which the miner says underscores... 


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Uptick in demand for HVAC systems by OEM sector
20th September 2024

There has been a noticeable uptick in demand for the locally manufactured Booyco heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems by South Africa’s original-equipment manufacturers (OEM),... 


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Potential of industrial refrigeration service model emphasised
20th September 2024

Energy company Energy Partners has outlined the innovative potential of Cooling-as-a-Service (CaaS) agreements within the industrial refrigeration landscape to catalyse developments in operational... 


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Company outlines plans to provide stable cooling solutions
20th September 2024

Energy technology provider Midea used its Nigeria offline dealer conference on August 23 to unveil its plans and preparations to launch its latest split-type inverter air conditioner, UNICOOL, from... 


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Company highlights vital role of air conditioning in hospitals
20th September 2024

Electronics company LG Electronics South Africa has outlined the key role of air-conditioning systems within healthcare facilities in ensuring that patient well-being extends far beyond medical... 


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Organisation reintroduces awards, promotes sustainability
20th September 2024 By: Lynne Davies

Celebrating its sixtieth anniversary, the Southern African Stainless Steel Development Association (Sassda) has reintroduced the Sassda and Columbus Stainless Awards – with the theme of innovation... 


Location map of the Tumas uranium project
Tumas uranium project, Namibia – update
20th September 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Deep Yellow has announced an updated mineral resource estimate for the Tumas 1, Tumas 1 East, Tumas 2 and Tumas 3 deposits. 


TAU Mining sets the standard for excellent and responsible operations
TAU Mining sets the standard for excellent and responsible operations
19th September 2024 By: Tracy Hancock

Mining contractor TAU Mining understands the importance of continuously improving to adapt to emerging challenges and proactively refines its systems to anticipate and address potential issues,... 


Lubambe mine in Zambia
Firm says there are risks but also opportunities with new Zambian mining laws
18th September 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

With Zambia in the process of amending its Mines and Minerals Development Act of 2015 through a Minerals Bill, law firm May and Co legal practitioner and Zambian High Court advocate Maloba Nalomba... 


Maijuana
Mines will need to revisit intoxication policies, do risk-based assessments for cannabis
18th September 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

With the Cannabis for Private Purposes Act expected to come into force in the near future, law firm Webber Wentzel has delved into the impact this may have on mine site health and safety and the... 


DRDGOLD CEO Niël Pretorius.
High value of South Africa’s surface gold recovery highlighted at Gold Forum Americas
18th September 2024 By: Martin Creamer

The presentation of DRDGOLD CEO Niël Pretorius at the thirty-sixth annual Gold Forum Americas 2024 in Colorado Springs highlighted the company’s world-leading gold-from-tailings advances that... 


MCA announces Women in Resources award winners
18th September 2024

By: Richard Roberts - Editorial Director, Beacon Events ‘Vital to promote diversity and attract the next generation of inspirational leaders’ 


The convergence of intelligence – DCS, SCADA and TLC
The convergence of intelligence – DCS, SCADA and TLC
17th September 2024

By: Kobus Vermeulen - Direct Sales Executive, Process Automation at Schneider Electric In the early days of industrialisation, control systems were primarily mechanical and relied on manual... 


Platinum Group President and CEO Frank Hallam.
Stronger-than-ever feasibility thumbs up for R18bn platinum group metals project in Limpopo
16th September 2024 By: Martin Creamer

The latest independent definitive feasibility study (DFS) for the Waterberg platinum group metals (PGM) project in Limpopo is even more emphatic on the economic viability and wealth creation... 


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Systemic change in ESG in Africa offers holistic approach for sustainable development
16th September 2024 By: Shannon de Ryhove

In a recent webinar hosted by ESG Africa Conference and Expo and sponsored by tax consultancy EY, leading experts came together to discuss the importance of systemic change in environmental, social... 


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New Concept Mining launches hard-rock drill manufacturing plant in Johannesburg
13th September 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

New Concept Mining (NCM), which is part of Swedish-headquartered Epiroc, on September 13 launched its Hydraulic Rock Drill (HRD) manufacturing plant in Aeroton, Johannesburg. Epiroc manufactures... 


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Agency refines project implementation processes
13th September 2024 By: Nadine Ramdass

The City of Johannesburg’s (CoJ’s) implementing agency, the Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA), is focused on enhancing its project implementation unit and refining its project delivery model,... 


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Road reconstruction completed ahead of schedule
13th September 2024 By: Nadine Ramdass

Multidisciplinary professional engineering firm Zimile Consulting Engineers completed reconstruction of the N2 highway, between Durban, in KwaZulu-Natal, and Cape Town, in the Western Cape, a month... 


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Dewatering pumps selection bolstered
13th September 2024 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Heavy-duty centrifugal pump manufacturer Schurco Slurry is prioritising the inclusion of comprehensive dewatering pump solutions in its product range to mitigate the challenges that the mining... 


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Geophysical event exploring new tech
13th September 2024 By: Halima Frost

As the world moves toward a greener economy involving an increased uptake of critical minerals, the need to successfully locate and extract these minerals comes to the fore. Consequently, increased... 


Expansion of Infrastructure SA central to DPWI’s strategy, Telkom Towers deal to be probed – Macpherson
13th September 2024 By: Irma Venter

The expansion and capacitation of Infrastructure South Africa (ISA) is central to the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure’s (DPWI’s) strategy for increased infrastructure investment, says... 


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Square peg
13th September 2024 By: Terence Creamer

The haste at which the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) is moving to remedy the embarrassment of having to withdraw the Ministerial determination opening the way for the... 


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Kamoa-Kakula Copper Complex, Democratic Republic of Congo – update
13th September 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Ivanhoe Mines has reported that ramp-up of the Phase 3 concentrator to steady-state production is progressing well. 


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Premier gold project, Canada – update
13th September 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Ascot has suspended operations just months after its first gold pour. 


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