Equipment reliability is paramount in the mining industry, where operations face constant wear and extreme conditions. From gold extraction in Zimbabwe to copper mining in Zambia and diamond... 

A properly functioning mining cadastre system is integral for junior miners, especially in their pursuit of new mineral discoveries and early-stage project development, highlights law firm NSDV Law... 

A request for proposal (RFP) process has been launched to inform the front-end engineering design (FEED) study for a fully integrated green hydrogen project at the East London Industrial... 

The Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) has released for public input a discussion document on the review of the 1998 White Paper on Local Government. Interested... 

South Africa and Lesotho have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to establish a framework of cooperation on the proposed construction of two weirs on the Mohokare/Caledon river and to... 

The Platreef project hosts an underground deposit of thick platinum group metals, nickel, copper and gold mineralisation on the northern limb of the Bushveld Igneous Complex, in Limpopo. 

While South Africa’s latest green hydrogen development is a request for information (RFI) involving the East London Industrial Development Zone becoming the site for a greenfield green hydrogen... 

Australia’s mining industry has welcomed Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s new Cabinet, urging the government to prioritise investment attraction, environmental approvals reform and support for... 

The Government Business Partnership has agreed to what is being described as an “intensified phase” of delivery on the priority interventions vital to economic growth and job creation following a... 

Exploration and development company Vertex Minerals has announced an A$11-million capital raise to complete underground development work at the Hill End gold mine, in New South Wales, as well as... 

Global diversified miner Glencore says various initiatives at its industrial assets are driving positive change in the communities where they operate. “Our diversified business model, underpinned... 

By: Belema Koleoso - Territory Technical Lead, Process Automation at Schneider Electric West Africa Today, the West African mining industry serves as an all-important driver in the region’s... 

By: Jacques Farmer - Managing Director of PRISMA Training Solutions Historically, mining has always had a big impact on the environment. But now, with new technology and a global push for... 

With mine dewatering being a complex challenge that is often overlooked during the design phase of a mining operation, original-equipment manufacturer Weir helps miners conduct comprehensive... 

Wastewater solutions contractor WEC Water recently completed a wastewater reticulation and water treatment plant for a gold mine in Burkina Faso, significantly reducing the mine’s reliance on... 

Mines require resilient dewatering systems to prevent failures of such mission critical equipment and the potentially catastrophic consequences, says water technology company Xylem Africa strategy... 

Simbithi Eco-Estate, a 430 ha residential community in KwaZulu-Natal, has been integrating sustainable water management practices into its everyday operations. The estate’s forward-thinking water... 

Instead of simply highlighting its capabilities and technologies at this year’s Enlit Africa, industrial cooling specialists Industrial Water Cooling (IWC) will use the opportunity to make a... 

Cape Town-based event and media agency VUKA Group says “business as usual” is no longer an option, commenting on this year’s Enlit Africa 2025 theme of ‘Challenge the Status Quo’. “Industry needs... 

Several projects to mitigate water-related risks and improve long-term water security have been implemented at platinum group metals producer Impala Platinum’s (Implats’) operations. These projects... 

Research and development organisation the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) partnered with nonprofit organisation Use-It Waste Beneficiation and building solutions company Key... 

Waste management is a complex issue in the sub-Saharan African (SSA) mining industry. As a subsidiary of water and waste management expert SUEZ, environmental company EnviroServ is geared to... 

The project will boost Rincon’s capacity to 60 000 t/y of battery-grade lithium carbonate, including a 3 000 t starter plant and 57 000 t expansion, with a 40-year mine life. 

Brazil-based miner Terra Goyana Mining (TGM) benchmark themselves in mineral research, development, beneficiation and bauxite commercialisation. Representing 5.5% of national production, the... 

Schneider Electric South Africa, a leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has unveiled its cutting-edge Altivar Process ATV6100 Medium Voltage (MV) Drive range,... 

Schneider Electric , the global leader in energy management and automation, and recognised sustainability leader, has unveiled two new flagship products – the Altivar Process ATV6100 Medium Voltage... 

ASX- and TSX-V-listed Hot Chili has appointed two seasoned mining executives to steer the company through the next phase of development at its Costa Fuego copper/gold project in Chile. The company... 

Canadian miner Centerra Gold has published an updated mineral resource estimate for its Kemess gold/copper project in British Columbia and has doubled its exploration guidance for the asset this... 

The prefeasibility study (PFS) work on London-listed Harena Resources’ 75%-owned Ampasindava rare earths project, in Madagascar, is progressing at pace. The company added on May 6 that initial work... 

Dewatering pump and dredging rental specialist IPR has expanded its footprint in the Free State by joining forces with its sister company Rand Air, both of which form part of Atlas Copco’s... 

The Qaqa Diamond Mine is owned by Morafe Group of Companies (75%) and the Government of the Kingdom of Lesotho (25%). Morafe Group was granted a 10 year Mining Lease by Government of Lesotho. Qaqa... 

Minerals explorer Canada Carbon said on Monday that it was appealing a decision by Quebec’s agricultural land protection commission that threatened to derail its flagship Miller graphite project,... 

While there is strong demand for gas for industrial and commercial uses in South Africa – and no shortage of finance for upstream oil and gas projects – the country has yet to take meaningful steps... 

Keren Energy has made significant progress in the development of its green hydrogen (GH2) production facility near Vanrhynsdorp, in the Western Cape, says CEO George van Rensburg. The project aims... 

Fertiliser supplier Suiso, founded by Paul Erskine, is taking a decisive step towards sustainability with a R31.5-billion coal-to-fertiliser and methanol project in Kriel, Mpumalanga. The... 

To reinforce its commitment to responsible opencast mining, coal explorer and miner Canyon Coal – a subsidiary of diversified mining company Menar – is implementing rigorous environmental planning,... 

In line with its continuous innovation of blasting solutions, blasting solutions and explosives company BME has developed Innovex 300D – a high-strength bulk emulsion explosive for challenging... 

Rhodes University is making significant progress in its efforts to reduce reliance on municipal water supply and ensure long-term water security on its campus in Makhanda, in the Eastern Cape. As... 

The R35-million Kirkwood bulk water project, in the Eastern Cape, has been completed, offering some relief from the area’s long-standing water shortages. Construction began in July 2023 and was... 

A gold/zinc/copper/silver mine in Snow Lake, Manitoba, Canada. 

Australian copper developer Hot Chili has secured priority status from the Chilean government for two of its key projects. The company’s flagship Costa Fuego copper/gold project, along with the... 

The energy coal produced by Glencore in South Africa in the first three months of this year was up on the first quarter of last year, the London- and Johannesburg-listed mining and marketing...