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Crusher warranty ensures reliability
3rd August 2023

Crushing and screening equipment supplier Pilot Crushtec highlights the robust warranty it offers on its equipment, saying that it is a testament to a product’s durability and reliability and helps... 


LithiumBank sells Saskatchewan projects
31st July 2023 By: Creamer Media Reporter

TSX-V-listed LithiumBank Resources on Monday announced a definitive agreement to sell its three lithium brine projects in Saskatchewan to Pristine Lithium for cash and shares. Pristine Lithium... 


Core sets new production targets
24th July 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Lithium miner Core Lithium has set a spodumene production target of between 80 000 t and 90 000 t for the 2024 financial year, and a sales target of 90 000 t to 100 000 t. The company on Monday... 


NGEx doubles placement to C$85m on strong demand
24th July 2023 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Copper/gold exploration company NGEx Minerals has doubled the size of its previously announced private placement to raise up to C$85-million, owing to strong demand. The company, which forms part... 


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Incorporation, decriminalisation of ASM sought
14th July 2023 By: Sabrina Jardim

With about 20% of yearly global gold production being produced by artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) practices, an urgent need to revise existing ASM frameworks has arisen, alongside a need to... 


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Gilbarco Veeder-Root
14th July 2023

Gilbarco Veeder-Root provides integrated fuel and fleet management solutions for industrial and mining sites, with tailored automation solutions for multiple sites and fleets from one central... 


Commission reaches settlement with Unilever South Africa
13th July 2023 By: Schalk Burger

The Competition Commission has signed settlement agreement with fast-moving consumer goods company Unilever South Africa that settles a possible market division case against Unilever. In terms of... 


Rio Tinto takes option on more James Bay lithium properties
11th July 2023 By: Mariaan Webb

In a development that underscores the growing global demand for critical minerals, mining giant Rio Tinto has set its sights on Quebec’s Eeyou Istchee James Bay region. Through its subsidiary Rio... 


Waterproofing roads using nano-modified emulsion could reduce potholes, expert says
10th July 2023 By: Marleny Arnoldi

University of Pretoria (UP) Department of Civil Engineering Professor Gerrit Jordaan has said the key to solving South Africa’s pothole problem is using modified emulsion and nano-materials, which... 


 iOCO divisional manager Craig Allen
Edge computing can bring processing power to where it is required
7th July 2023 By: Schalk Burger

Businesses are starting to see the value of doing work at the edge where the data is being generated and where it needs to be processed, and the edge is finding a vital niche, said information and... 


Pure-play nickel company makes NYSE debut
Pure-play nickel company makes NYSE debut
7th July 2023 By: Mariaan Webb

Nickel exploration, development and technology company Lifezone Metals marked its entry into the NYSE on Thursday, after successfully completing a business combination with special purpose... 


JUWI Renewables South Africa MD Richard Doyle
Opinion: Embracing renewable energy – a catalyst for sustainable mining
6th July 2023

In this article, JUWI Renewables South Africa MD Richard Doyle shares insights from a recent Africa Energy Forum panel discussion during which experts from the renewable energy and mining sectors... 


Kinross closes $500m offering to refinance notes due 2024
6th July 2023 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Canada-headquartered miner Kinross Gold has closed its previously announced offering of debt securities, consisting of $500-million aggregate principal amount of 6.250% senior notes due 2033. The... 


Kazera making strides at operational, corporate level
5th July 2023 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Aim-listed Kazera Global continues to make progress at both a corporate and operational level, and of particular importance is the increased cooperation and positive relationship between Kazera’s... 


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AfriSam participating in Cape Interchange upgrade
4th July 2023 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Cape contractor Haw & Inglis Construction has, since July 2021, been undertaking an upgrade of Cape Town’s Refinery interchange, supported by construction materials from AfriSam. The project is due... 


Pilot Crushtec stocks critical brass items for Metso cone crushers
The power of a proper warranty
4th July 2023

The real rockstar carries a real warranty, and when properly executed, has the potential to revolutionise customer relationships. It not only instils trust and reliability but also differentiates a... 


Apart from extending the width of the bridge, the height has also been raised
Cape Interchange upgrade gets AfriSam treatment
4th July 2023

Since July 2021, well-established Cape contractor Haw & Inglis Construction has been proceeding apace on the upgrade of Cape Town’s Refinery interchange, supported by construction materials from... 


Complaints against RBPlat resolved
3rd July 2023 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

JSE-listed Royal Bafokeng Platinum (RBPlat) says that, following engagements with the Takeover Regulation Panel (TRP), the “frustrating action complaints” against the company have been resolved to... 


Kinross announces $500m unsecured notes offering
27th June 2023 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Canada-based Kinross Gold has priced an offering of debt securities consisting of $500-million aggregate principal amount of 6.250% senior notes due 2033. The notes will be senior unsecured... 


SA Harvest introduces innovative nutritional tracking technology in its fight to end hunger
27th June 2023

SA Harvest, a renowned food rescue and hunger relief organisation, is proud to announce its latest innovation in the fight against hunger — a bespoke technology platform developed for the tracking... 


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Digitisation, sustainability pivotal to bolstering food & beverage industry
23rd June 2023 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

There are various trends that are currently impacting the food and beverage (F&B) industry and digital automation and energy management company Schneider Electric has solutions that can assist to... 


One of Afrimat's aggregate quarries
Afrimat diversifies further with Lafarge South Africa acquisition
20th June 2023 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The share price of mining and materials company Afrimat rose by more than 12% on June 20 after it announced the planned acquisition of Lafarge South Africa (LSA), including all its subsidiaries,... 


Kefi’s Ethiopian project ready for final finance package
19th June 2023 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Aim-listed Kefi Gold and Copper reports that all outstanding major financing conditions precedent requiring Ethiopian government input in relation to the company’s Tulu Kapi gold project have been... 


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High efficiency mobile trommels available locally
16th June 2023

Crushing and screening solutions provider ELB Equipment has added a complete range of high efficiency trommels that are “set to change the way screening is done in South Africa”. Its Powerscreen... 


Aerial view of the Valentine gold project
Valentine gold project, Canada – update
16th June 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

Franco-Nevada now holds an aggregate 3% net smelter return on the project. 


AVEVA pursuing hybrid systems for increased productivity
12th June 2023 By: Marleny Arnoldi

To continuously improve its service offering and align with customer needs, software solutions giant AVEVA says it is going increasingly “hybrid” across the board with its services, meaning... 


Franco-Nevada ups NSR on Marathon’s Valentine project
9th June 2023 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Precious metals streaming firm Franco-Nevada has acquired an additional 1.5% net smelter return (NSR) royalty on the Valentine gold project for $45-million, TSX-listed Marathon Gold reported on... 


Creecy calls for urgent action to combat plastic pollution
5th June 2023 By: Darren Parker

Urgent action is required to combat plastic pollution and its detrimental impacts on human health, the economy and the environment, Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Minister Barbara Creecy... 


Minerals Council South Africa’s Junior and Emerging Miners Desk head Grant Mitchell.
Fruitful discussion under way on exploration incentivisation – Minerals Council
1st June 2023 By: Martin Creamer

Fruitful discussions are taking place on flow-through shares to incentivise junior mining and exploration, Minerals Council South Africa’s Junior and Emerging Miners Desk head Grant Mitchell said... 


RBPlat's Styldrift operation
Implats secures controlling stake in RBPlat, intensifies empowerment drive
31st May 2023 By: Darren Parker

Following the conclusion of its latest round of share acquisitions, platinum group metals (PGM) producer Impala Platinum (Implats) will finally be a majority shareholder of Royal Bafokeng Platinum... 


Eldorado secures C$81.5m EBRD investment, unveils C$135m bought-deal financing
Eldorado secures C$81.5m EBRD investment, unveils C$135m bought-deal financing
31st May 2023 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has agreed to a C$81.5-million strategic investment in Canada-headquartered Eldorado Gold to continue work on its Skouries project, in... 


Tongaat's creditors approve business rescue plan for property development arm
30th May 2023 By: News24Wire

Creditors of embattled sugar producer Tongaat Hulett on Tuesday almost unanimously voted in favour of the rescue plan for the company's property arm, which is to be wound down. With 92% of... 


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Clear opportunities for glass recycling in SA
26th May 2023

South Africa has the potential to significantly increase its glass recycling capacity and is lagging behind the international market in this sector, according to crushing equipment specialist Pilot... 


Tecpetrol says Alpha Lithium snubbed C$241m all-cash proposal
Tecpetrol says Alpha Lithium snubbed C$241m all-cash proposal
23rd May 2023 By: Mariaan Webb

Tecpetrol Investments, a member of the Techint Group, on Monday went public with news that it had approached Alpha Lithium with an all-cash offer, which the Canada-headquartered firm reportedly... 


Balwin delivers higher full-year revenue, profit
22nd May 2023 By: Schalk Burger

JSE-listed property developer Balwin Properties has increased revenue by 6% to R3.3-billion and group profit by 20% to R437-million for the year ended February 28. The company also declared a final... 


Power line
Vodacom working with Eskom on virtual wheeling platform to enable firms with distributed demand to buy renewable power
22nd May 2023 By: Terence Creamer

Mobile telecoms company Vodacom has approach Eskom with a ‘virtual wheeling platform’ concept that the communications group believes could assist it and other companies with distributed electricity... 


Dipula achieves strong interim results despite macroeconomic factors
17th May 2023 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

JSE-listed diversified real estate investment trust Dipula Income Fund says it achieved robust results for the six months ended February 28, despite South Africa’s macroeconomic environment having... 


World Platinum Investment Council Research Director Edward Sterck.
Huge projected platinum deficit points to supply need beyond mining and recycling
15th May 2023 By: Martin Creamer

The platinum deficit prediction for this year is up 77% to close to a million ounces. This year’s platinum deficit is projected to be a record 983 000 oz amid consistently growing industrial demand... 


Presidency project management office head Rudi Dicks
Urgent skills development roadmap required for a just energy transition
11th May 2023 By: Darren Parker

To successfully effect a just energy transition (JET), South Africa needs to urgently identify the skills required and create a skills development roadmap, as it could take between five and ten... 


The Pumpkin Hollow operation in Nevada
Nevada Copper unveils $115m package to ramp up Pumpkin Hollow
10th May 2023 By: Mariaan Webb

Base metals developer Nevada Copper has announced a significant financing package to ramp up its Pumpkin Hollow underground mine, where mining activities were suspended last year owing to liquidity... 


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Besra solidifies $300m funding deal, hunts for new CEO
9th May 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Gold developer Besra Gold is on the hunt for a new CEO, with the company also giving power to a $300-million gold pre-purchase and offtake funding deal struck with shareholder Quantum Metal... 


SADPO vice chairperson Lyndon de Meillon
Lack of energy, logistics challenges eroding emerging miners' profitability, viability
5th May 2023 By: Schalk Burger

The significant electricity shortages in South Africa and the significant logistics constraints, especially for bulk commodities, are eroding junior and emerging miners' profitability, with some... 


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Cement extenders help cut carbon emissions
5th May 2023

Substituting clinker in cement with a portion of cementitious materials that are by-products of other industrial processes, has led to substantial gains in decarbonisation, says construction... 


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