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ACM introduces new tech to grow business offering
11th May 2023

Tier 1 automotive components supplier Algoa Components Manufacturers (ACM) from Gqeberha has developed a fully automated induction brazing process, in conjunction with an automation specialist, to... 


Loadshedding weighs on MTN South Africa’s operations
11th May 2023 By: Natasha Odendaal

Ongoing loadshedding and muted economic growth is impacting MTN South Africa’s (MTN SA’s) growth. During the first quarter of 2023, JSE-listed MTN Group reported that loadshedding had slowed MTN... 


ACM introduces new tech to grow business offering
ACM introduces new tech to grow business offering
8th May 2023 By: Tracy Hancock

Tier 1 automotive components supplier Algoa Components Manufacturers (ACM) from Gqeberha has developed a fully automated induction brazing process, in conjunction with an automation specialist, to... 


NATURAL ZEOLITE
Zeolites are naturally occurring minerals that can absorb positively charged cations
Firm advances natural solution
5th May 2023 By: Simone Liedtke

Local manufacturer Pratley is using its research and development capabilities to advance the use of its Vulture Creek Clino product, a natural zeolite called Clinoptilolite. Zeolites are naturally... 


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Townsville Energy Chemicals Hub base metals project, Australia – update
5th May 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

Queensland Pacific Metals has signed a binding ore supply agreement with New Caledonian mining company Maï Kouaoua Mines for up to 300 000 t/y of limonite from the Townsville Energy Chemicals Hub... 


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Rio Tinto hoping to convince mining naysayers
4th May 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Diversified miner Rio Tinto on Thursday said the mining industry would have to convince naysayers that increased mining activity would be required to meet net zero targets. Speaking at the... 


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Net Zero offers A$40bn in opportunities to Aus - report
1st May 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

A new report has revealed that the shift to Net Zero emissions could generate as much as A$40-billion in national income for Australia and A$65-billion in economic activity by 2050. In its latest... 


Indonesia to allow Freeport, Amman Mineral to ship copper concentrate until 2024
28th April 2023 By: Reuters

Indonesia will allow miners Freeport Indonesia and Amman Mineral Nusa Tenggara to continue exporting copper concentrate until next year, despite a ban starting this June, to allow for their... 


Rio buys scandium project
28th April 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Diversified miner Rio Tinto has struck a $14-million deal with ASX-listed Platina Resources to acquire its Platina scandium project, in New South Wales. The project comprises a long life,... 


Copper recovers but global growth concerns cap gains
26th April 2023 By: Reuters

Copper prices rose in London on Wednesday as support from a weaker dollar helped to halt its five-session run of declines. Benchmark LME copper was up 0.6% at $8 574.5/t by 10:56 GMT. The metal... 


QPM signs fourth supply agreement for TECH
26th April 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

ASX-listed Queensland Pacific Meals has inked a binding ore supply agreement with New Caledonian mining company Maï Kouaoua Mines (MKM) for up to 300 000 t/y of limonite ore over a ten-year term,... 


XIF licence renewal legal judgment in Botswana expected in August, says Tsodilo
25th April 2023 By: Schalk Burger

International diamond and metals exploration company Tsodilo Resources, following oral argument in the High Court in Maun, Botswana, with respect to the Ministry of Minerals and Energy's (MME's)... 


New Floodlights for Hartleyvale Stadium
25th April 2023

BEKA Schréder has supplied the LED floodlighting solution for the Hartleyvale Stadium in Cape Town, Western Cape. This stadium is the home of Hockey in the Western Cape and is where all... 


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South32 revises full-year zinc, nickel, coal guidance downward
24th April 2023 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Global diversified miner South32 has reported a mixed performance for the nine months ended March 31, with some of its commodities’ yearly guidance having been revised downward. Notably, the Mozal... 


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Specialised machine speeds up delivery for local panel supplier
21st April 2023

The acquisition of a high-speed machine that can machine materials cost-effectively and with significant precision, has enabled a Johannesburg manufacturer to deliver customised and precisely... 


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Alma smelter capacity expansion, Canada – update
21st April 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

Rio Tinto has begun construction on the expansion of its Alma smelter. 


Copper slips on interest rate, Chinese demand jitters
20th April 2023 By: Reuters

Copper prices fell on Thursday on uncertainty over further U.S. rate hikes and a sluggish recovery of demand in China, while zinc hit a five-month low after a ramp-up in inventories. Three-month... 


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Rio posts solid first quarter
20th April 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Diversified miner Rio Tinto has set a new first quarter record in iron-ore shipments during the three months to March. The miner on Thursday reported that iron-ore shipments from the Pilbara... 


Alcoa sees output costs easing as aluminium demand stays steady
20th April 2023 By: Bloomberg

Alcoa said lower prices for its metal-making ingredients will help to lower production costs in the second quarter as aluminum demand stays robust. Earnings will get a boost in the second quarter... 


Copper edges higher after strong Chinese growth data
18th April 2023 By: Reuters

Copper edged higher on Tuesday after data revealed faster than expected economic growth in top consumer China while tin rose for a second day on concern over supply from Myanmar. Benchmark copper... 


Tin ore
Tin jumps 10% on news of mining ban in major producer Myanmar
17th April 2023 By: Reuters

Tin prices soared on Monday to their highest in nearly two months as news of a mining ban in Myanmar, a major producer of the soldering metal, fuelled worries about shortages. Benchmark tin CMSN3... 


Gear business driven by sustainability
14th April 2023

Pinpointing climate change as possibly the most serious challenge humankind has ever had to tackle, SEW-EURODRIVE has for many years pursued a sustainability agenda that is applied across every... 


STEERING SUSTAINABLE MANUFACTURING
Omron's goal is to help suppliers of battery cells for hydrogen electric vehicles, for example, save 10% on excess material
How automation solutions with AI can help optimise maintenance, production for sustainable manufacturing
14th April 2023 By: Tracy Hancock

Sustainability can play an important role in acquiring and retaining customers, as well as in developing new market opportunities, says automation specialist Omron. One area where the company wants... 


MTN ‘hardening’ its sites as vandalism, theft shift from opportunistic incidents to organised criminality
14th April 2023 By: Natasha Odendaal

MTN South Africa has accelerated its drive to ensure a resilient network as many of its towers are, in some cases, completely stripped, with the company spending over R1.5-billion this year. Teams... 


Atlas Copco Compressor Technique’s Industrial Air team is equipped to meet industry’s growing appetite for green, efficient compressed air solutions
13th April 2023

The global drive by industry towards greener, more efficient product solutions addresses two very important mandates namely optimised operations to remain profitable and environmental compliance to... 


Base metals under pressure as recession fears build
13th April 2023 By: Reuters

Prices of most base metals in London were under pressure on Thursday as recession fears again dampened demand outlook, despite support from a shaky dollar. Three-month copper on the London Metal... 


South32 announces board changes
13th April 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Diversified miner South32 has announced the appointment of two new independent non-executive directors to its board, as well as the resignation of independent non-executive director Guy Landsdown.... 


Rio starts Quebec smelter expansions
13th April 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Major Rio Tinto has begun construction on the C$240-million expansion of its Alma smelter, in Quebec. The project would increase the production capacity for low-carbon, high value aluminium... 


Growth fears knock copper prices despite falling inventories
12th April 2023 By: Reuters

Copper prices fell on Wednesday as investors worried about the strength of economic growth and metals demand and braced for US inflation data that could impact interest rates. However, losses were... 


Indonesia to propose limited free trade deal with US on critical minerals
11th April 2023 By: Reuters

Indonesia will propose a free trade agreement for some minerals shipped to the United States so that companies in the electric vehicle battery supply chain operating in the country can benefit from... 


Rittal announces investment in Perforex machine, set to benefit local market
5th April 2023

Earlier this month, Rittal South Africa – a leading systems provider for enclosures, power distribution, climate control, IT infrastructure and software & services – announced its acquisition of a... 


Rio to publish emission sources this year
5th April 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Diversified miner Rio Tinto on Wednesday said it would publish briefing papers on its specific assets and emissions sources this year, as part of its enhanced climate advocacy approach, and would... 


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QPM strikes gas deal for TECH
5th April 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

ASX-listed Queensland Pacific Metals (QPM) has struck a deal with Arrow Energy Group and AGL Energy to acquire the Moranbah gas project and the North Queensland energy joint venture. The two... 


MAHLE Hosts 28 Members from Baden-Württemberg State Government
3rd April 2023

MAHLE South Africa recently hosted a delegation that included Nicole Hoffmeister-Kraut, Minister of Economic Affairs, Labour and Tourism from the German State of Baden-Württemberg, Prof Dr Eric... 


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Vandalism, theft weigh on MTN’s operations
31st March 2023 By: Natasha Odendaal

MTN South Africa has accelerated its drive to ensure a resilient network as many of its towers are, in some cases, completely stripped, with the company spending over R1.5-billion this year. Teams... 


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Technology Trends continue to Define the Mobile Phone Industry
31st March 2023

The promise of change or revolution in technology is a standard promise made by mobile phone companies each time they release a new model. Tech trends are generally accelerating because 86.34% of... 


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Townsville Energy Chemicals Hub base metals project, Australia – update
31st March 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

QPM has signed an ore supply agreement with New Caledonia’s Société Minière Georges Montagnat. 


LME launches sweeping plan to revive nickel contract
30th March 2023 By: Reuters

The London Metal Exchange (LME) on Thursday announced measures to revive its nickel contract after last year's trading chaos while also launching a consultation on moves to boost liquidity in... 


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Mining necessary for green future - Minister
29th March 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Federal Resources Minister Madeleine King has highlighted the significant role that the resources sector would play in global decarbonisation efforts, in a statement to Parliament. “In order to... 


Nornickel CEO Vladimir Potanin
Rusal plans further lawsuit against Potanin over Nornickel pact
24th March 2023 By: Reuters

Aluminium giant Rusal plans to bring a further lawsuit in London against Vladimir Potanin, CEO of Nornickel, court documents show, marking the latest flare-up in relations between two of Russia's... 


Company provides improved operator safety
24th March 2023 By: Leah Shelene Asaram

Local high-pressure jetting equipment manufacturer Werner Pumps has invested in new devices for its rental combination of jetting and vacuum trucks to improve operator safety in the field. Werner’s... 


QPM signs offtake agreement
23rd March 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

ASX-listed Queensland Pacific Metals (QPM) has inked an ore supply agreement with New Caledonia’s Société Minière Georges Montagnat (SMGM). The ten year agreement, which will start in 2024, will... 


Impact strikes an HPA deal in WA
21st March 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

ASX-listed Impact Minerals on Tuesday announced a ‘transformational’ acquisition, acquiring an 80% interest in the Lake Hope high purity alumina (HPA) project, in Western Australia. Under the... 


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