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Rio Tinto repowers Gladstone aluminium operations with renewables
14th March 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Diversified miner Rio Tinto and energy group Edify Energy have entered into two new solar and battery hybrid services agreements (HSAs) to enhance the supply of reliable, competitively priced... 


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Sintech
14th March 2025

Since 1984 Sintech has supplied the South African market with clutches, brakes and engineering solutions for a range of applications in mining and mining-related industries. Sintech supplies... 


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Efficiency, hygiene and automation core to specialist’s offerings
14th March 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

Demand for drive solutions specialist SEW-EURODRIVE’s product offerings are currently strong and increasing steadily in South Africa’s growing food and beverage industry. SEW-EURODRIVE provides... 


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Eight-million fatality-free shifts advancing industry’s Zero Harm vision
14th March 2025 By: Tracy Hancock

While the mining industry has not achieved its vision of realising Zero Harm, every day that an injury-free shift is executed is a day closer to achieving that goal, says underground mining... 


4IR INTRODUCTION Baletsema has successfully introduced a range of 4IR solutions to Tier 1 mining companies
Tech, innovation driving 4IR adoption
14th March 2025 By: Simone Liedtke

As the mining industry moves towards adopting Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) technologies through increased automation and data-driven decision-making, mining consulting company Baletsema... 


INDUSTRY ALIGNMENT
The expansion of MacLean battery electric fleets aligns with the industry’s push toward decarbonisation
Automation advances EV safety, efficiency
14th March 2025 By: Simone Liedtke

As the mining industry shifts towards reducing equipment operator exposure to high-risk environments, mining companies are increasingly looking for technologies that enhance both safety and... 


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Adaptation required to meet evolving demands
14th March 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Evolving consumer demands for health, convenience and affordability necessitate product and organisational adaptation which, alongside optimising production efficiencies and waste management, are... 


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Stainless-steel components aid food safety
14th March 2025

Industrial equipment supplier BMG has highlighted the significance of its stainless-steel components in enhancing food safety. BMG’s team of fastener specialists advises food and beverage plants to... 


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Firm cites plans to mitigate downturn
14th March 2025

To navigate and mitigate the challenges facing the petrochemicals industry, South Korean chemicals company SK Chemicals, last month announced that it would be focusing on high-value-added specialty... 


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John Deere’s advanced telematics system offers real-time connectivity
14th March 2025

John Deere’s JDLink and Operations Center gives machine operators and owners a competitive edge in ensuring that machines operate optimally, reducing downtime and costs while optimising... 


Honor eyes transition to AI device ecosystem company
14th March 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

Global technology brand Honor has unveiled a new corporate strategy aimed at transforming the smartphone maker into a global artificial intelligence (AI) device ecosystem company. More than... 


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Black Pine oxide gold project, US – update
14th March 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Liberty Gold has reached key permitting milestones for its project. 


Pictured from left to right at the Dalwes substation:  Herman Rossouw, Senior Engineering Technician, Jaco Bence, Senior Superintendent, Leon Laing, Manager: Planning and Customer Services at the Electro-Technical Engineering division at Drakenstein Municipality, and Jacques Visser, Development Manager, Utility Business at Schneider Electric
Drakenstein Municipality Receives Schneider Electric Sustainability Impact Award in South Africa
13th March 2025

Schneider Electric, the leader in digital transformation of energy management and automation, today announced Drakenstein Municipality as a winner of the Schneider Electric Sustainability Impact... 


Acting Exxaro CEO Riaan Koppeschaar.
Exxaro boosting small business, education, post-mining economies, farming ventures
13th March 2025 By: Martin Creamer

As at the end of December, the social investments of Exxaro Resources amounted to R2.1-billion amid the bettering of lives and livelihoods being declared core by this black-controlled Johannesburg... 


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Botswana Diamonds applies for 11 prospecting licences following AI programme
13th March 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Aim-listed Botswana Diamonds has applied for 11 prospecting licences to secure key polymetallic targets identified by the company’s recent AI-driven exploration programme in Botswana. The... 


 Balancing Energy Demands and Sustainability: South Africa’s Hydrogen Revolution
Balancing Energy Demands and Sustainability: South Africa’s Hydrogen Revolution
13th March 2025

(Virtual Showroom ) By: Dr Darija Susac, 2nd Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Conference Committee Member and Acting Director of HySA Catalysis Centre of Competence Economic growth and socioeconomic... 


Gold may rise as high as $3 500 in third quarter, Macquarie says
Gold may rise as high as $3 500 in third quarter, Macquarie says
13th March 2025 By: Bloomberg

Gold’s burgeoning safe-haven allure may see it surge to a record high of $3 500 an ounce during the third quarter, according to Macquarie Group analysts. Bullion could average $3 150 an ounce over... 


Why turbomachinery should break free from vendor lock-in
Why turbomachinery should break free from vendor lock-in
13th March 2025

By: Kobus Vermeulen - Direct Sales Executive, Process Automation at Schneider Electric Today’s modern turbomachinery control systems form an important of operational efficiency, be it in heavy... 


Integrated Pump Technology provides reliable dewatering solutions to combat groundwater ingress in both surface and underground mining operations
Integrated Pump Technology Pumps effective mine dewatering across Africa
13th March 2025

Integrated Pump Technology has been at the forefront of helping mining operations deal with the persistent challenges posed by groundwater ingress, both at surface and underground. Groundwater can... 


African Rainbow Minerals executive: growth and strategic development in the executive chairperson’s office Mike Schmidt.
‘Very promising’ narrow-reef boring technology nearing rollout stage, ARM reports
12th March 2025 By: Martin Creamer

The rollout of new narrow-reef boring technology, which has the potential to boost platinum group metal (PGM) grades, lower unit costs, enhance safety, and streamline downstream materials handling,... 


TOMRA Mining’s Test Centers: unlocking the potential of sensor-based ore sorting
TOMRA Mining’s Test Centers: unlocking the potential of sensor-based ore sorting
11th March 2025

TOMRA Mining’s global network of Test Centers provides mining companies with a vital resource to make informed decisions about sensor-based ore sorting. By testing material samples under real-world... 


ARM Ferrous CE Andre Joubert (left) interviewed by Mining Weekly's Martin Creamer.
South Africa can return to being global ferroalloy hub, ARM’s Andre Joubert reiterates
11th March 2025 By: Martin Creamer

South Africa has extensively tested highly convincing home-grown smelting technology that has the potential to re-establish this country as a global ferroalloys hub by enabling it to produce... 


Driving Global Collaboration: The Global Open Innovation Colab at GRX25
11th March 2025

Innovation is the driving force behind mining’s evolution. From mechanisation to automation, from data analytics to AI-driven operations, the industry has embraced technological shifts. But today,... 


At bauma 2025, visitors can experience a range of service highlights such as PALFINGER CONNECTED, a digital platform for efficient fleet management, which achieves maximum uptime by providing live machine data and relevant usage information
PALFINGER: Service as the Key for Maximum Performance
11th March 2025

PALFINGER's innovative crane and lifting solutions set standards in performance and efficiency. Complemented by extensive service offerings, machine uptime can be further optimized, and... 


Merafe CEO Zanele Matlala (left) and Merafe FD Ditabe Chocho.
New ferroalloy technology pilot results ‘looking great’, Merafe presentation hears
10th March 2025 By: Martin Creamer

The results of the pilot testing of a new Proudly South African smelting technology, which lowers electricity usage and has the potential to render local ferroalloy beneficiation globally... 


BHP to invest $25m in Cobre's Botswana copper exploration
BHP to invest $25m in Cobre's Botswana copper exploration
10th March 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Mining major BHP has committed to investing up to A$40-million for the exploration of potential Tier 1 copper/silver deposits in Botswana, in partnership with Australia-listed Cobre.  The... 


Integrals Power CEO and founder Behnam Hormozi
Integrals Power LMFP battery cathode validated by QinetiQ
7th March 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

A new lithium manganese iron phosphate (LMFP) cathode active material developed by battery material company Integrals Power could increase the real-world range of electric vehicles (EVs) by... 


Minerals Council celebrates women in mining sustainability heroes
7th March 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

As part of its Women in Mining Programme, the Minerals Council South Africa hosted a breakfast to mark International Women’s Day under the theme ‘For ALL Women and Girls: Rights. Equality.... 


The convention drew 27 353 participants to Toronto this week.
PDAC 2025: Industry encouraged by govt's METC commitment
7th March 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) has welcomed the federal government’s commitment to extend the Mineral Exploration Tax Credit (METC) for two years, with PDAC president... 


TANGIBLE RESULTS
The Maric flow control valve range has demonstrated tangible results in reducing water wastage
Advanced valve solutions enhance water, air consumption efficiency
7th March 2025 By: Simone Liedtke

Amid growing concerns over resource conservation and operational efficiency, the mining sector is increasingly turning to advanced valve solutions to optimise water and air consumption, says... 


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Association embraces Network Statement
7th March 2025

Professional body for inland ports Multimodal Inland Port Association (MIPA) has embraced State-owned freight company Transnet’s Network Statement, which it describes as a “landmark development”... 


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Megacasting solution accelerates EV production
7th March 2025

Swiss technology company Bühler Group’s megacasting solution aims to accelerate electric vehicle (EV) production across Japanese automobile manufacturer Honda Motor Company’s operations in North... 


Global smartphone market climbs 7% in 2024
7th March 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

The global smartphone market increased 7% in 2024, reaching 1.22-billion units, marking a rebound after two consecutive years of decline. “2024 has been a comeback year for the smartphone industry,... 


Provisional inquiry report outlines measures to reshape South Africa’s digital platforms market
7th March 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

The Competition Commission has published the Media and Digital Platforms Market Inquiry (MDPMI) provisional report, outlining several key provisional remedies aimed at reshaping the digital... 


Vodacom invests heavily in network coverage and enhancing connectivity country-wide
7th March 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

Vodacom continues to align with government's vision for South Africa's digital future, investing heavily in expanding its network coverage and enhancing connectivity across the country. The various... 


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Galium extraction project, Canada
7th March 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Iron-ore major Rio Tinto is investigating the potential for extracting and valorising gallium. 


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Gold Bar mine, US
7th March 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

A gold mine in the state of Nevada. 


Watch expert speakers discuss sustainable practices in the transportation and logistics industry in this webinar hosted on behalf of dmg events Transport Evolution Africa
Panellists urge sustainable practices in the transportation, logistics industry
6th March 2025 By: Shannon de Ryhove

The transportation and logistics industry in Africa is at a pivotal crossroads. As global sustainability efforts intensify, companies across the continent must adapt to greener practices despite... 


Make your own green hydrogen
6th March 2025

Anyone can make green hydrogen themselves! An opportunity and task for all of humanity. Green hydrogen is currently a very scarce commodity that will be needed in huge quantities in the future. 


The role of Gauteng-based SEZs in driving mining beneficiation
The role of Gauteng-based SEZs in driving mining beneficiation
6th March 2025

Exploring investment opportunities in industrial zones: Incentivising manufacturing and boosting exports Gauteng, South Africa’s economic powerhouse, is at the forefront of industrialisation.... 


Kiboko Group has announced a game-changing partnership with the world’s third-largest mining machinery manufacturer XCMG
Kiboko Group, XCMG forge strategic partnership to drive innovation, sustainability in S Africa’s mining industry
5th March 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

A new player in South Africa’s mining equipment sector, Kiboko Group, has announced a game-changing partnership with the world’s third-largest mining machinery manufacturer XCMG. This... 


Sun Silver steps into antimony race
Sun Silver steps into antimony race
5th March 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

As geopolitical uncertainty intensifies, Australia-listed Sun Silver is moving to position itself as a key participant in the supply of US-sourced antimony – a critical mineral essential to... 


Button batteries made with Firebird LMFP
Firebird progresses LMFP cathode material development with Chinese university collaboration
4th March 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed Firebird Metals has commenced testing lithium manganese iron phosphate (LMFP) cathode active material (CAM) in collaboration with Central South University (CSU) of Hunan, following the... 


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