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Uncertainty can hinder investment potential – law firm
27th January 2023 By: Sabrina Jardim

The theme of this year’s Investing in African Mining Indaba – Unlocking African Mining Investment – is quite relevant, as uncertainty in the South African mining industry can create reluctance... 


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Aviation group urges African airlines to consider the option of ‘wet-leasing’ aircraft
24th January 2023 By: Rebecca Campbell

Major international aviation wet-leasing and charter services company Avion Express has highlighted the potential benefits to African airlines, recovering from the Covid-19 pandemic, of employing... 


Association hopes industry becomes profitable again
20th January 2023 By: Cameron Mackay

The Exhibition and Event Association of Southern Africa (EXSA) hopes that profits increase this year for the local business conferences and exhibitions industry, but EXSA GM Lee-Ann Alder... 


AFC closes €150m ten-year loan facility with DEG, Proparco
19th January 2023 By: Donna Slater

Infrastructure solutions provider Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) has successfully closed a €150-million ten-year loan facility with European development finance institutions Deutsche... 


The global cargo community is all set to converge at air cargo Africa 2023
12th January 2023

The continent of Africa offers limitless opportunities for trade and commerce due to rapid economic growth, rising middle class population, and expanding domestic demand. Against this backdrop,... 


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More mines being recommissioned
9th December 2022 By: Sabrina Jardim

Many South African mines have, in recent years,  been placed under care and maintenance, owing to various factors, including an increase in production costs, Covid-19 lockdown restrictions and... 


CCSA CEO Bryan Perrie
South African cement industry to approach Itac for general tariff protection
6th December 2022 By: Terence Creamer

Cement and Concrete South Africa (CCSA) is preparing an application for generalised tariff protection on imported cement, arguing that antidumping duties against exporters from specific countries... 


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Energy giants lose bid to win compensation for forced coal plant closures
1st December 2022 By: Bloomberg

Uniper and RWE lost a bid to get compensation from the Netherlands government over the forced early closing of their coal plants in the country. A Dutch court ruled Wednesday that the energy giants... 


Thabo Masombuka
Opinion: Construction disruptions hampering skills development
18th November 2022

In this article, Construction Education and Training Authority chairperson Thabo Masombuka writes that the impact of construction disruptions is costly for skills development in the sector. 


South Africa’s lack of urgency in introducing cadastre system decried
11th November 2022 By: Nadine James

Orion Minerals CEO Errol Smart offered the familiar refrain of South Africa’s mining industry needing a functional and accurate cadastre. “We cannot manage our minerals with a GIS system,” he said... 


NUM to celebrate 40 years
9th November 2022 By: Donna Slater

The National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) will celebrate its fortieth anniversary at the old Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane, Limpopo, on December 4. Established in 1982 in Klerksdorp (now... 


More governments are turning against the rush to mine the deep sea
More governments are turning against the rush to mine the deep sea
9th November 2022 By: Bloomberg

As world leaders gather at the United Nations climate summit in Egypt this week, another international meeting is underway in Jamaica to decide the fate of the planet’s oceans. The UN-affiliated... 


DMRE's general lethargy still hindering exploration activity
28th October 2022 By: Nadine James

Orion Minerals CEO Errol Smart offered the familiar refrain of South Africa’s mining industry needing a functional and accurate cadastre. “We cannot manage our minerals with a GIS system,” he said... 


Lynas farewells tough quarter
27th October 2022 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Rare earths miner Lynas faced a tough quarter in the three months to September, with production and revenue falling compared with the June quarter. Total rare earth oxide production for the... 


IATA airline safety conference focusing on safety leadership and safety audits
25th October 2022 By: Rebecca Campbell

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) – the global representative body for the airline industry – opened its 2022 Safety Conference on Tuesday. The conference is being held in Dubai in... 


Winners of the South African Freight Awards Announced
25th October 2022

Over 40 deserving people were recognised and celebrated at the inaugural South African Freight Awards, which took place on 15 October 2022 at The Maslow Hotel in Sandton, Johannesburg. The Awards... 


Motors ready for the paint booth.
More local focus as Zest WEG launches new motor assembly line
13th October 2022

A new assembly line for its low voltage (LV) premium efficiency WEG IE3 electric motors is yet another advance by Zest WEG in sustainability and local economic impact. Zest WEG CEO Eduardo... 


The 50th CESA AON Engineering Excellence Awards honoured engineers and engineering companies on their excellence in projects across the country
Fiftieth CESA Aon Engineering Excellence Awards winners announced
30th September 2022 By: Zandile Mavuso

On September 28, Consulting Engineers South Africa (CESA) in partnership with multinational financial services firm Aon South Africa returned to an in-person awards ceremony for the first time... 


DACHSER South Africa MD Detlev Duve
DACHSER SA facilitating logistics for complex mining requirements
9th September 2022 By: Simone Liedtke

Considering that the needs of mining companies are complex and unique, with operations often needing transportation to remote locations as well as the effective management of multi-modal projects,... 


IDC provides funding for Orion Minerals' Okiep project
7th September 2022 By: Esmarie Iannucci

The Industrial Development Corporation of South Africa (IDC) has struck a deal with copper developer Orion Minerals to fund 43.75% of the pre-development costs and facilitate black economic... 


ExecuJet South Africa’s new Bombardier Global Express
South African air charter company receives new long-range business jet and safety award
6th September 2022 By: Rebecca Campbell

Aircraft charter and aviation services company ExecuJet South Africa, part of the Luxembourg-based Luxaviation group, announced on Tuesday that it had received the latest addition to its charter... 


Multotec South African operations CEO Rikus Immink
Multotec technology assists in achieving ESG goals
6th September 2022 By: Simone Liedtke

South Africa-based minerals processing equipment specialist Multotec will have a strong presence at this year’s Electra Mining Africa (EMA) exhibition, and will have its in-house experts on hand to... 


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Okiep copper project, South Africa – update
2nd September 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

Orion Minerals has been granted a mining right for the Flat Mines area of its Okiep project. 


PERFFECT ATTENDANCE Multotec has exhibited at every Electra Mining Africa since its inception
Using technology to achieve ESG goals
26th August 2022

Multotec, which has exhibited at every Electra Mining Africa exhibition since the show was launched in the 1970s, will have a strong presence at this year’s event, with its in-house experts on hand... 


Mineral Resources committee meets to deliberate on corruption, illegal mining and other matters
25th August 2022 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The Portfolio Committee on Mineral Resources and Energy met on August 23 to deliberate on its approach to miner Glencore’s bribery case and allegations of misuse of mining rehabilitation funds.... 


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PGMs miner emphasises female representation
12th August 2022 By: Sabrina Jardim

Platinum group metals (PGMs) miner Impala Platinum’s (Implats’) Gender Equity forums have made progress in advancing gender mainstreaming activities and the company is working towards achieving 15%... 


Public Works pursues aggressive cost savings in leases, property portfolio
12th August 2022 By: Natasha Odendaal

The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI) is taking a strong stance to control expenses and obtain the greatest efficiencies out of the properties it leases for government... 


OVER BORDER OPPORTUNITIES
South African manufacturers are looking to export their valves in light of the volatile local business environment as the rest of Africa presents huge opportunities
Manufacturers feeling pressure as payment delays continue
5th August 2022 By: Tracy Hancock

Local valve manufacturers continue to struggle with delayed payments from the mining industry, which comprises 55% to 60% of the South African valve manufacturing market, says South African Valve... 


CUTTING COSTS
RGR Technologies has developed products that are less costly to manufacture as price is the determining factor when mining companies procure equipment and not local content
Local demand lower than rest of Africa
5th August 2022 By: Tracy Hancock

The demand for valves specified for mining applications in the rest of Africa is much higher than demand in South Africa, says valve manufacturer RGR Technologies MD Marinus Ras. “New underground... 


PRASA to run charter train for Comrades Marathon
2nd August 2022 By: Schalk Burger

The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) has announced that its Shosholoza Meyl services will run a special charter train from Johannesburg to Pietermaritzburg and Durban for the Comrades... 


DPWI pursues aggressive cost savings on leases
28th July 2022 By: Natasha Odendaal

The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI) is taking a strong stance to control expenses and obtain the greatest efficiencies out of the properties it leases for government... 


Lynas posts solid quarter in June
18th July 2022 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Rare earths miner Lynas has reported a solid end to its 2022 financial year, with sales revenue reaching A$294.5-million, down from the A$327.7-million reported in the third quarter. Lynas on... 


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ExecuJet South Africa showcasing latest aircraft in its fleet at AERO South Africa
7th July 2022 By: Rebecca Campbell

Aircraft charter and aviation services company ExecuJet South Africa, part of the Luxembourg-based Luxaviation group, has highlighted that it will be showcasing the latest addition to its aircraft... 


Chile delivers final Constitution draft as skepticism runs high
5th July 2022 By: Bloomberg

Chile’s Constitutional Convention presented the final version of the charter that will be put to a referendum as a growing number of voters question the broad changes it would enact from social... 


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Master Builders Association mourns first woman president Eunice Forbes
1st July 2022 By: Schalk Burger

Industry organisation Master Builders South Africa has announced that Eunice Forbes, who was the first woman to serve as president of a national construction association, has passed away at the age... 


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Okiep copper project, South Africa – update
24th June 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

Orion Minerals has announced plans to raise up to A$20-million in a share placement to sophisticated and professional investors to partly fund a feasibility study on the Okiep copper project. 


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BMW, Mini to offer 12-month (or longer) rental periods at dealerships
20th June 2022 By: Irma Venter

BMW Group Financial Services South Africa has unveiled a new product called BMW and Mini Charter, yet again changing the way vehicles can be owned and/or utilised in the local market. Charter is a... 


Booyco Electronics builds capability, skills in SA economy
9th June 2022

(Virtual Showroom): Driven by stringent mine safety requirements underpinned by legislation, South Africa is a global front-runner in proximity detection systems (PDS) with Booyco Electronics as a... 


Brikor breaks ground at new Nigel-based Grootfontein mine
2nd June 2022 By: Donna Slater

Building and construction materials manufacturer and supplier Brikor broke ground at its Grootfontein mine, in Nigel, Gauteng. The mine is adjacent to the company’s fully-owned Ilangabi coal mine.  


The trouble with lithium
26th May 2022 By: Bloomberg

Elon Musk wants to mine it, China is scouring Tibet for it, battery makers are crying out for it. Lithium, the wonder metal at the heart of the global shift to electric cars, is in a full-blown... 


Chile to cushion the blow of glacier ban on giant copper mines
Chile to cushion the blow of glacier ban on giant copper mines
24th May 2022 By: Bloomberg

Chile’s government is looking at a gradual implementation for a proposed ban on mining near glaciers in order to limit the impact on some of the world’s biggest copper mines and their planned... 


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Junior mining regulations need to be amended, says law firm
20th May 2022 By: Nadine Ramdass

Regulations impacting on junior miners must be amended to address the unique challenges and needs of the various types of miners currently classified as juniors, says law firm Beech Veltman CEO... 


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Grindrod Shipping to sell tanker for $30m
18th May 2022 By: Darren Parker

JSE- and Nasdaq-listed global maritime transportation services company Grindrod Shipping has entered into a contract to sell its 2016-built medium-range product tanker Matuku for $30-million.... 


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