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Kazera raises £1m to pursue tantalum, lithium and nickel projects
6th May 2022 By: Donna Slater

Aim-listed investment company Kazera Global has raised £1-million, before expenses, through placing 100-million new ordinary shares at a price of 1p apiece with new and existing investors,... 


Dipula posts good interim results under ‘extremely challenging conditions’
5th May 2022 By: Schalk Burger

JSE-listed diversified real estate investment trust Dipula Income Fund increased its distributable earnings by 0.1% to R275.7-million for the six months ended February 28. It maintained a 100%... 


Implats CEO Nico Muller
Commission recommends approval of Implats’ proposed acquisition of RBPlat
3rd May 2022 By: Darren Parker

JSE-listed Impala Platinum (Implats) has reported that the Competition Commission has recommended that the Competition Tribunal approve the company’s proposed acquisition of all JSE-listed Royal... 


Israel tech companies say digital solutions ‘at heart’ of mining innovation
26th April 2022 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The mining industry is under pressure to integrate innovation into core business operations, to remain competitive globally, to ensure zero harm and to do its part in mitigating against climate... 


Bowen secures debt funding
26th April 2022 By: Esmarie Iannucci

ASX-listed Bowen Coking Coal has secured $55-million debt financing package with financier Taurus Mining Finance Fund No. 2, shortly after starting mining at its Bluff opencut mine, in Queensland.... 


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On-site service boosts screening performance
25th April 2022

On-site technical services are recognized as an important part of helping to maximize uptime of screen media. Wire screening media manufacturer, Major, offers complimentary services to producers... 


Centerra signs up for Kootenay’s Copley project
21st April 2022 By: Creamer Media Reporter

British Columbia-focused explorer Kootenay Resources has signed up gold miner Centerra Gold to earn into the Copley property, where it sees potential for the discovery of million-ounce deposits.... 


Raubex in N3 collaboration with AfriSam
12th April 2022

Keeping the goods flowing between the port of Durban and the powerhouse of Johannesburg has always been a basic pillar of South Africa’s economic life; current roadwork on this vital corridor is... 


Decarb.Earth to aggregate projects, help SMEs in South Africa decarbonise
11th April 2022 By: Schalk Burger

London-based sustainable power start-up Decarb.Earth aims to enable small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) reduce their emissions by aggregating SME decarbonisation projects on a platform to... 


SA property market bears brunt of Covid-19
8th April 2022

The South African property market struggled through the COVID-19 pandemic, with virtually all sectors registering a decline in performance. This is according to a new report published by JLL, a... 


SA power grid would not cope if entire taxi fleet were to be electric
8th April 2022 By: Irma Venter

Eskom is currently unable to service South Africa’s electricity demand and is unlikely to do so in the foreseeable future, says Stellenbosch University (SU) Faculty of Engineering’s Chair in the... 


Pluto gas flows into North West Shelf
31st March 2022 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Oil and gas major Woodside on Thursday announced the processing of first gas from the offshore Pluto fields has started ahead of schedule at the North West Shelf Project’s (NWS) Karratha gas plant... 


Raubex anticipates more than 200% increase in earnings a share
28th March 2022 By: Donna Slater

JSE-listed construction materials supplier Raubex expects its earnings a share for the financial year ended February 28 to be at least 231% higher year-on-year, while its headline earnings a share... 


PPC seeing gradual recovery in business
23rd March 2022 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

JSE-listed PPC expects total group cement sales volumes for the 12 months ending March 31 to increase by 4% to 8% year-on-year, with double-digit volume growth in Zimbabwe and Rwanda. South Africa... 


Smart manufacturing paves the way for the battery gigafactory of the future
11th March 2022

Batteries will have a central place in future energy markets both for mobility and energy storage. According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), global production capacity for... 


KwaZulu-Natal's R139bn budget focused on job creation, infrastructure rebuild
10th March 2022 By: Yvonne Silaule

KwaNulu-Natal Finance MEC Nomsa Dube-Ncube has tabled the provincial budget, which at R139-billion, is focused on economic recovery, job creation and rebuilding infrastructure. Similar to the... 


Forecast for South African agriculture this year: volumes down, revenues up
9th March 2022 By: Rebecca Campbell

The Bureau for Food and Agricultural Policy (BFAP) has highlighted that the adverse impact of the excessive rains in November and December on South Africa’s summer crops has been significantly... 


Local manufacturer offers unique construction range
8th March 2022

From designing to manufacturing, and DIY projects to construction masterpieces, choosing the right materials and products ensures quality end results. Local producer Pratley has a range of... 


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Electric minibus fleet to put untenable strain on SA’s energy network, warns Stellenbosch prof
7th March 2022 By: Irma Venter

Eskom is currently unable to service South Africa’s electricity demand and is unlikely to do so in the foreseeable future, says Stellenbosch University (SU) Faculty of Engineering’s Chair in the... 


Mining companies may pause growth plans amid Ukraine war, inflation
Mining companies may pause growth plans amid Ukraine war, inflation
4th March 2022 By: Reuters

Flush with cash after bumper earnings, mining companies straddle a delicate balancing act as they benefit from soaring commodity prices amid the Ukraine-Russia crisis but also potentially face high... 


Bulk bagging system aids in meeting demands
4th March 2022

Leading robotics and automation company RMGroup has supplied one of its industry leading bulk bagging systems, a BB-400, to building materials supplier Tippers. As an existing customer, the new... 


Rubber increases wear life
25th February 2022

Mines are well aware of the significant cost savings that can be achieved by using rubber to increase the wear life of equipment; however, selecting the right product for the application is vital.... 


Rio Tinto posts bumper year
23rd February 2022 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Diversified giant Rio Tinto has reported record results for the 2021 financial year, with a 116% surge in aftertax profit. "Our people have continued to safely run our world-class assets and are... 


Develop raises cash for Woodlawn buy
17th February 2022 By: Esmarie Iannucci

ASX-listed Develop will raise A$50-million to fund the A$100-million acquisition of the Woodlawn copper project, in New South Wales. Develop has struck a multi-million dollar deal to acquire the... 


Nearly 77m learners shut out of classrooms in past 18 months as many schools lack Internet connectivity
11th February 2022 By: Natasha Odendaal

There is a need to connect every school to the Internet to prevent the digital divide from turning into a digital chasm following the disruption caused by the Covid-19 pandemic over the past two... 


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Altan Tsagaan Ovoo gold project, Mongolia
11th February 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

The Phase 2 expansion of the Altan Tsagaan Ovoo mine has proved positive and has demonstrated a robust, long-life operation. 


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Kariba dam rehabilitation project, Zambia and Zimbabwe – update
11th February 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

ZRA is progressing with work on the Kariba dam rehabilitation project. 


Unique precast-concrete reservoir for City of Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality
2nd February 2022

A unique approach has been deployed to construct a new 25ML reservoir in Pam Brink, a suburb of Springs, Gauteng. With construction now nearing completion, this local innovation has again proved to... 


B & E gears up with latest Metso plant from Pilot Crushtec
1st February 2022

Leading crushing contractor B&E International has invested in Metso’s latest mobile screening solutions from Pilot Crushtec, in advance of what is hoped to be a better year for road-building and... 


New-generation plasticiser used on Musina bridge project
31st January 2022

An advanced new-generation water reducing plasticiser – CHRYSO® Plast Omega 174 – has notched up another successful application. The product has been used in the concrete mixes for the new... 


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Single housing for two generators offers flexibility to end-users
31st January 2022

A single container housing two fully loaded generators has been designed to provide reliable and flexible prime and critical standby power solutions for utilities, rental, construction, mining,... 


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Mining can be a catalyst for growth in 2022
28th January 2022 By: Cameron Mackay

Global commodity prices and economies have rebounded strongly since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020, which left many companies facing mammoth financial challenges to sustain themselves.... 


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Rosh Pinah expansion, Namibia – update
28th January 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

Trevali Mining has started an early works programme on the Rosh Pinah expansion. 


Osisko makes foray into historic Tintic district of Utah
26th January 2022 By: Mariaan Webb

TSX-V-listed Osisko Development on Tuesday announced its planned move into the historic Tintic mining district of central Utah with the acquisition of Tintic Consolidated Metals. The transaction... 


Image of two fully loaded Atlas Copco generators housed in one container
Single housing for two generators offers flexibility to end-users
26th January 2022

A single 20-foot container housing two fully loaded generators has been designed to provide reliable and flexible prime and critical standby power solutions for utilities, rental, construction,... 


Sars' revenue collection down 7.8% in 2021
25th January 2022 By: Schalk Burger

The National Treasury and the South African Revenue Service (Sars) Tax Statistics 2021 edition shows that during the 2020/21 financial year, total tax revenue collections declined by 7.8% to... 


Motus reports rise in new-vehicle sales, flags ongoing supply chain constraints
25th January 2022 By: Donna Slater

Automotive group Motus expects to report a 20% to 26% year-on-year improvement in operating profit to between R2.1-billion and R2.2-billion for the six months ended December 31. This translates... 


South Africa experiencing jobless growth, says PwC
25th January 2022 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

South Africa is experiencing jobless growth, with the country now topping the global charts for both aggregate unemployment, as well as youth unemployment, PwC Strategy&’s ‘SA Economic Outlook... 


PTM to buy, cancel $20m convertible notes
21st January 2022 By: Donna Slater

TSX- and NYSE-listed platinum group metals miner Platinum Group Metals (PTM) has entered into privately-negotiated agreements with the beneficial owners of $20-million of  convertible senior... 


A graphic depicting the Rosh Pinah expansion plans
Trevali starts early works on Rosh Pinah expansion project
21st January 2022 By: Darren Parker

Canadian base metals mining company Trevali Mining has started an early works programme on its Rosh Pinah 2.0 (RP2.0) mine expansion project, in south western Namibia. The Rosh Pinah underground... 


Iata reports that last year’s third quarter saw easing financial pressures on airlines
19th January 2022 By: Rebecca Campbell

Pressure on the operating profitability of the world’s airlines lessened during the third quarter of last year (Q3 2021), the International Air Transport Association (Iata) reported in its latest... 


November mining production, sales up; Omicron to weigh on December stats
18th January 2022 By: Donna Slater

Mining production increased by 5.2% year-on-year in November, buoyed by a 38.1% rise in the production of platinum group metals (PGMs) – contributing 7.7 percentage points to the overall tally; and... 


CEOs express optimism for resilience in 2022, survey shows
17th January 2022 By: Donna Slater

Respondents to professional services firm PwC’s twenty-fifth yearly Global CEO Survey point to optimism about continued economic resilience this year, albeit with the International Monetary Fund... 


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