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Seymour and Root – mine and concentrator projects, Canada – update
18th July 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Green Technology Metals has been forced to defer the release of its definitive feasibility study for the Seymour project.  


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Sishen Ultrahigh Dense-Media Separation Project, South Africa – update
18th July 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Construction is progressing according to plan. 


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US Commerce Dept sets 93.5% anti-dumping tariff on Chinese anode graphite
17th July 2025 By: Reuters

The US Commerce Department said on Thursday it will impose preliminary anti-dumping duties of 93.5% on anode-grade graphite imported from China after concluding that the materials, which are a key... 


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A multi-tool on tracks, built for site work – powered by John Deere
17th July 2025

African construction, mining and municipal operations contend with unforgiving terrain and budget constraints. Compact machines need more than muscle—they must be flexible, efficient, and built to... 


C&I Energy & Storage Summit Zambia 2025: Connection solution providers with C&I owners
C&I Energy & Storage Summit Zambia 2025: Connection solution providers with C&I owners
17th July 2025

As a proud media partner of the C&I Energy & Storage Summit Zambia 2025, we’re excited to share a key message with the market: this summit is designed to connect solution providers directly with... 


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Ultra-rare metal rides AI boom as commodities star performer
17th July 2025 By: Bloomberg

Thanks to the boom in artificial intelligence, an ultra-rare element you’ve probably never heard of is one of this year’s best-performing raw materials. Ruthenium, a silvery gray mineral, has... 


Group executive for generation Bheki Nxumalo
Eskom finalising PPP framework for 5 GW just energy transition pipeline
16th July 2025 By: Terence Creamer

Eskom reports that repowering projects with a combined capacity of 5 GW are currently under development across six coal power station sites and that it is aiming to implement 2 GW by 2026, mostly... 


Apple-MP Materials deal boosts US rare earth recycling push, says Metallium
16th July 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Rare earths company Metallium says the newly announced $500-million partnership between technology giant Apple and rare earths miner MP Materials to recycle rare earth magnets in the US underscores... 


Not an afterthought – integrating healthcare technology at the very beginning
Not an afterthought – integrating healthcare technology at the very beginning
16th July 2025

By: Thabang Byl - Buildings Segment Lead at Schneider Electric Today’s modern healthcare facilities have, respectfully, moved beyond bricks, mortar and medical equipment to now include... 


Cape Town gears up for the debut of four premier industry expos
Cape Town gears up for the debut of four premier industry expos
16th July 2025

Securex South Africa, A-OSH EXPO, Facilities Management Expo, and Firexpo — four of the country’s leading industry trade shows — will make their Western Cape debut from 21 to 23 October 2025 at the... 


BHP Australia chief Geraldine Slattery
BHP says too costly to build Australian green iron industry as PM seeks China collaboration
16th July 2025 By: Reuters

Major miner BHP has said it is too costly for Australia to build a "green iron" industry after the country and China agreed this week to jointly work to decarbonise the steel supply chain,... 


Simon Trott will step into the top job on August 25
Rio Tinto’s Trott seen as safe choice with M&A optionality – analysts
16th July 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Simon Trott’s appointment as CEO of Rio Tinto is signalling a vote of confidence in the company’s existing trajectory, with an openness to large-scale mergers and acquisitions (M&A), analysts said... 


Construction and infrastructure excellence recognised at this year’s Big 5 Construct South Africa and South Africa Infrastructure & Water Expo in Johannesburg
15th July 2025

The 2025 edition of Big 5 Construct South Africa, co-located with the inaugural South Africa Infrastructure & Water Expo, concluded in Johannesburg, following three days of high-impact networking,... 


In a $500-million partnership with Apple, MP Materials will significantly expand the capacity of its Fort Worth, Texas, factory to supply recycled rare earth magnets.
MP Materials to supply Apple with 100% recycled rare earth magnets
15th July 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

NYSE-listed MP Materials signed a long-term agreement to supply technology giant Apple with rare earth magnets manufactured in the US entirely from recycled materials, the companies announced on... 


Integrated Pump Technology’s Grindex Mega INOX pump in action at a major Zambian mining site, delivering reliable dewatering from the tailings dam to the process plant
Grindex Stainless Steel Mega Inox Proves Long-Term Reliability at Copperbelt Mine
15th July 2025

Integrated Pump Technology, in collaboration with its local distributor IES, stepped in to provide a reliable dewatering solution at a major mining operation on Zambia’s Copperbelt. Almost a year... 


Canada, NWT launch pilot to digitise and rescan archived drill cores
Canada, NWT launch pilot to digitise and rescan archived drill cores
15th July 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The governments of Canada and the Northwest Territories have launched a pilot project that uses artificial intelligence (AI) and digital core scanning to reanalyse historic drill samples in a bid... 


Mining sector refines young talent – its most valuable resource
Mining sector refines young talent – its most valuable resource
14th July 2025

The mining industry is reimagining itself, empowering the youth as a precious asset for the future. Across the sector, stakeholders have committed to attracting young people and unlocking their... 


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Thor Medical progresses cancer treatment in partnership with Steenkampskraal
14th July 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Thor Medical, which is working in a partnership with South Africa’s Steenkampskraal monazite mine (SMM), has made progress in cancer treatment through targeted thorium-based alpha therapy.... 


FUCHS LUBRICANTS SOUTH AFRICA Introduces Enhanced Distribution Strategy in the Western Cape
FUCHS LUBRICANTS SOUTH AFRICA Introduces Enhanced Distribution Strategy in the Western Cape
14th July 2025

FUCHS LUBRICANTS SOUTH AFRICA is excited to announce a significant transformation in its distribution strategy within the Western Cape. This strategic shift marks a move to a direct-to-market... 


BHP steps up electrification push with two battery collaboration MoUs
14th July 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Diversified mining major BHP is stepping up its electrification efforts through preliminary agreements with two leading Chinese battery companies, aimed at expanding the use of battery technologies... 


Tungsten Mining targets early cash flow to accelerate access to critical minerals
Tungsten Mining targets early cash flow to accelerate access to critical minerals
14th July 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Critical minerals developer Tungsten Mining on Monday announced a revised development strategy at its Mt Mulgine project in Western Australia, integrating early-stage gold extraction into its plans... 


Platinum-based hydrogen fuel cells providing power solutions for data centres
11th July 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

The International Energy Agency estimates global electricity demand from data centres to more than double to about 945 TWh – more than the entire electricity consumption of Japan today – by 2030.... 


Rely Precision Castings to Showcase Local Excellence and Advanced Manufacturing Technologies at Manufacturing Indaba 2025
Rely Precision Castings to Showcase Local Excellence and Advanced Manufacturing Technologies at Manufacturing Indaba 2025
11th July 2025

Rely Precision Castings, South Africa’s leading manufacturer of high-integrity investment castings, is proud to announce its participation in Manufacturing Indaba 2025, taking place from July 15... 


Malawi Mines Minister Ken Zikhale Reeves Ng’oma
Malawi clinches $12-billion mining, infrastructure investments from China
11th July 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Malawi has concluded $12-billion worth of Chinese mining and infrastructure transactions, which are positioning the landlocked country in south-eastern Africa for the supply of critical minerals,... 


Distributor champions longevity with Shell Corena compressor oils
11th July 2025

In an era of frequent loadshedding and voltage fluctuations, the reliability of compressors is under growing threat and lubricant distributor Atlas Oil & Chemical warns that repeated tripping of... 


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Company focuses on metallurgical testwork optimisation
11th July 2025

In Johannesburg, South Africa, where a gold rush once fuelled the establishment of this major city, mineral processing technology company Maelgwyn South Africa (MSA) is keeping the legacy alive by... 


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Gold Rock Projects' new mill directly addresses these issues with a reduction in plant size, lower power requirements and a less complicated structure
New ball mill offers junior miners energy, cost savings
11th July 2025 By: Devina Haripersad

Crushing solutions company Gold Rock Projects is developing a new, more cost-effective and energy efficient ball mill, designed to enable gold producers, particularly entry-level and junior... 


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Extrakt Process Solution’s solid-liquid separation and leaching technology is being used by Fulcrum Metals as an innovative technology to advance tailings reprocessing
Non-cyanide technology unlocks new value
11th July 2025 By: Devina Haripersad

Extrakt Process Solution LLC’s Non-cyanide solid-liquid separation and leaching technology, known as TNS, is being used by gold recovery company Fulcrum Metals as an innovative technology to... 


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Suppliers partner to bolster growth, access
11th July 2025 By: Trent Roebeck

Industrial equipment, fastener and solutions supplier Bolt Engineering Distributors (B.E.D.) and Cape Town-based bolting and tightening solutions provider Bolt Torque are partnering to improve... 


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Supplier unveils new compressors
11th July 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Air compressor supplier Tru Compressor Solutions has unveiled its new Africa Series screw compressor range, designed specifically for the African industrial market and comprising fixed-speed models... 


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Fastener innovations aid efficiency, reliability
11th July 2025 By: Trent Roebeck

Transitioning to the adoption of increasingly innovative technology is facilitating access to modern, high-performance fasteners for numerous industrial applications. Industrial products and... 


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Genuine, branded bolt products ensure optimal performance
11th July 2025

As an authorised distributor of a range of quality branded engineering consumables, industrial products supplier BMG is concerned about the proliferation of counterfeit merchandise and the dangers... 


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Firm outlines new controller features
11th July 2025

New compressor control system CCS-3200 is a significant piece of equipment for managing and optimising the operation of screw and reciprocating air compressors, highlights compressed air equipment... 


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Energy investments could increase SEZ attractiveness
11th July 2025 By: Nadine Ramdass

Strategic investment in industrial energy ecosystems is essential to enhance cost effectiveness, global competitiveness and the resilience of South Africa’s special economic zones (SEZs), thereby... 


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SEZ targets expansions, increased investment
11th July 2025 By: Nadine Ramdass

Building on its positive impact, the Dube TradePort Special Economic Zone (SEZ), in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, is expanding key infrastructure, with an overarching goal of enhancing industrial... 


Critical components can make or break operational performance in mines, where downtime directly translates into lost revenue
High-performance couplings drive mining reliability
11th July 2025

Across Africa’s mining sector, operations face growing pressure to deliver more output, uptime and efficiency without compromising safety or sustainability. This pressure is especially acute in... 


Assembly plant volume cuts happening all too often, says Naacam as Merc suspends production
11th July 2025 By: Irma Venter

National Association of Automotive Component and Allied Manufacturers (Naacam) CEO Renai Moothilal says production plant volume cuts have become all too common in South Africa’s vehicle assembly... 


The importance of electrical rotating machines and Delba’s role in maintenance and repair
The importance of electrical rotating machines and Delba’s role in maintenance and repair
11th July 2025

At Delba Electrical we understand that rotating machines play a vital role in modern society, powering industries, transportation and essential infrastructure. These machines, including electrical... 


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Twin Hills gold project, Namibia – update
11th July 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Exploration and development company Osino Resources has awarded a contract for the delivery of key process equipment. 


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Green River project, US – update
11th July 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Explorer and developer of natural resources Anson Resources has expanded its project footprint. 


First copper anode production from Kamoa-Kakula’s state-of-the-art, on-site copper smelter is expected in October
Kamoa-Kakula Copper Complex, Democratic Republic of Congo – update
11th July 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Ivanhoe Mines has reported that the Phase 1, 2 and 3 concentrators have milled a total 3.62-million tonnes of ore. 


Expanding horizons in agriculture
10th July 2025

With nearly half of South Africa’s youth currently unemployed, the agriculture sector presents a growing – yet often misunderstood – opportunity. Far from the traditional image of farming, today’s... 


ICMM president and CEO Rohitesh Dhawan
ICMM reports third consecutive year of increased fatalities among member companies
10th July 2025 By: Darren Parker

A total of 42 people employed by mining and metals advocacy group ICMM company members lost their lives at work in 2024. This compares with 36 in 2023 and 33 in 2022.  “No one should have to risk... 


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