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Madison Metals CEO Duane Parnham
Madison betting big on uranium price, demand resurgence
11th July 2022 By: Darren Parker

CSE-listed Madison Metals is betting on a sustained increase in uranium demand and accompanying price increases in years to come as the global demand for clean energy brings nuclear energy into... 


Diamcor optimisation efforts continue despite challenges
7th July 2022 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Junior diamond mining company Diamcor Mining notes that optimisation and refinement efforts at its upgraded processing plant, at its Krone-Endora at Venetia project in South Africa, continued as... 


Specialised tools and equipment for large-scale industrial demolition
7th July 2022

Jet Demolition has developed an in-house adaptor and quick-coupler system  Large-scale heavy industrial demolition often requires a vast range and variety of demolition tools to be used. These... 


A long time ago
1st July 2022 By: Terry Mackenzie-hoy

I recently noticed that I had suddenly become old. I had been quite happily moving along through my sixties when somebody mentioned that my brother was one year from being. This, of course, put me... 


Metals haven’t crashed this hard since the great recession
27th June 2022 By: Bloomberg

Industrial metals are on track for the worst quarter since the 2008 financial crisis as prices are pummeled by recession worries. Copper, the great economic bellwether, has ricocheted into a bear... 


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Mt Peake vanadium/titanium/iron project, Australia – update
24th June 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

TNG has appointed the lead engineering and the preferred engineering, procurement and construction contractor for Mt Peake. 


The rollercoaster and exhilaration of being a demolition specialist
23rd June 2022

In celebration of International Women in Engineering Day (INWED) on 23 June, Jet Demolition Contracts and Project Manager Kate Bester (NDip. Civil Engineering, PMP) highlights being in close... 


Mincor marks first revenue from Kambalda
23rd June 2022 By: Esmarie Iannucci

ASX-listed Mincor has received first payment from its first parcel of nickel ore processed through mining major BHP’s Kambalda nickel concentrator, in Western Australia. Mincor on Thursday said... 


TNG appoints new contractor at Mt Peake
22nd June 2022 By: Esmarie Iannucci

ASX-listed TNG has appointed engineering and construction group Clough as the lead engineering and the preferred engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contractor for its Mt Peake... 


Solidarity Fund on track to close by September
21st June 2022 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The Solidarity Fund, whose mandate was focused on a rapid response to the Covid-19 pandemic remains on track to close by September. The fund in March announced that it would wrap up its operations... 


Technicrete and Rocla chosen for Eye of the South Estate project
21st June 2022

Set amongst the unspoilt rolling hills, grass and woodlands that surround the Eikenhof, Midvaal area, south of Johannesburg, the Eye of Africa Golf and Residential Estate has been developed to... 


Digital manufacturing saves time, money and lives
Digital manufacturing saves time, money and lives
20th June 2022

The world has gone through rapid transformation, created, in part, by the impact of Covid-19 and the sudden and radical dependance on digital technologies. Parallel to this, has been the ongoing... 


Study argues that deploying gas generators
Delay gas procurement until policy reflects big cost and emission shifts – study
20th June 2022 By: Terence Creamer

Before moving ahead with the procurement of gas-fired generation, South Africa should update both its Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) for electricity and its Gas Master Plan to reflect prevailing... 


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Venetia aims to address shortages
17th June 2022

Following the protests over water shortages in Musina last month, a meeting was convened between the Musina local municipality, the Vhembe district municipality and diamond miner De Beers’ Venetia... 


Telkom revenue declines, flat Ebitda results reported for FY22
14th June 2022 By: Natasha Odendaal

JSE-listed Telkom remained under pressure during the year ended March 31, 2022, with underlying earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (Ebitda) contracting 0.5% to... 


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Yangibana rare earths project, Australia – update
10th June 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

Hastings Technology Metals has marked the first construction blast at the Yangibana project. 


Could mathematical optimisation help with South Africa’s energy crisis?
9th June 2022

According to the National Planning Commission, there is a pressing need for an Independent, Transmission System and Market Operator (ITSMO) in South Africa in order to turnaround the country’s... 


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M&R's Mining platform achieves strong recovery, order book at pre-pandemic levels
8th June 2022 By: Schalk Burger

Engineering and mining contracting firm Murray & Roberts’ (M&R’s) Mining platform says its order book has recovered to pre-pandemic levels. M&R Mining Platform CEO Mike da Costa adds that the... 


Hasting having a blast at Yangibana
7th June 2022 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Rare earths developer Hastings Technology Metals has marked the first construction blast at its A$658-million Yangibana project, in Western Australia. The company said on Tuesday that the blast... 


MF Connect telemetry solution from Massey Ferguson
7th June 2022

An equipment-management solution that enables remote and real-time monitoring to any device is now available from Massey Ferguson. MF Connect allows machine data to be used to make informed... 


Engen supported programme a huge success as disabled drivers pass their licences 
3rd June 2022

All candidates enrolled on the Eastern Cape Engen and Disability Economic Empowerment Trust (DEET) driver training programme have obtained their learner’s licences, with 20 candidates also... 


Origin facing coal shortages for power stations
2nd June 2022 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Stuttering coal supplies could spell trouble for ASX-listed Origin Energy’s Eraring power station in the 2023 financial year. The company told shareholders this week that ongoing challenges with... 


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Transnet increasing rail and port capacity allocation for emerging miners
30th May 2022 By: Martin Creamer

To reduce barriers to entry, improve the ease of doing business and support transformation of the mining sector, measures are to be implemented to increase rail and port capacity allocation for... 


LNG storage
Power sector’s gas demand ‘insufficient’ to act as anchor in South Africa
27th May 2022 By: Terence Creamer

There is insufficient demand for gas in the power sector to “anchor” demand for the fuel in the broader South African energy sector, as gas will have only a limited peaking support role in a system... 


Clough, Saipem JV awarded $2.7bn urea plant contract in Australia
27th May 2022 By: Donna Slater

A 50:50 joint venture (JV) between construction company Clough and technological and engineering firm Saipem has been awarded the engineering, procurement and construction contract for Perdaman... 


An image of GED Africa Tamás Jászberényi and DRC Infrastructure Minister Gizaro Muvuni Alexis shaking hands during the signing ceremony
Significant infrastructure agreement signed
20th May 2022

Project management firm GED Africa, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) Ministry of Infrastructure, and DRC building firm Agence Congolaise des Grands Travaux finalised the 25-year concession... 


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African valves industry on the upswing
20th May 2022 By: Sabrina Jardim

While the easing of lockdown restrictions has allowed for easier logistical navigation globally, the war between Russia and the Ukraine has created a knock-on effect in terms of the increase in... 


Digitalisation drive already yielding impressive results for M&D
19th May 2022

Leading multi-disciplinary construction company, Murray & Dickson Construction Group’s drive to digitalise processes is already yielding favourable results. This is especially noteworthy for the... 


Steinmüller Africa transforms lives at Vukanini Primary School in Bethal, Mpumalanga
19th May 2022

Steinmüller Africa recently sponsored the refurbishment of Vukanini Primary School, neighbouring the company’s Bethal-based facility. The official handover, attended by one of Steinmüller Africa... 


Can LNG be a supporting part of SA’s future energy mix?
17th May 2022

There is an intense discussion taking place around a future-proof energy strategy for South Africa. Other energy sources need to be explored and further researched to better understand how... 


De Beers in talks with Musina municipality to resolve water issues for the community
13th May 2022 By: Darren Parker

Following protests over water shortages in Musina, Limpopo, over the past few days, a meeting was convened between the Musina local municipality, the Vhembe district municipality and diamond miner... 


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Risk reduction and decision support for financial investments in solar PV projects
13th May 2022

The CSIR Energy Centre commissioned a quality and reliability laboratory for testing solar photovoltaic (PV) module reliability in accelerated timeframes to support local manufacturers, project... 


Murray & Roberts continues raise boring activities in Africa
Murray & Roberts continues raise boring activities in Africa
12th May 2022 By: Simone Liedtke

Murray & Roberts’ Mining Platform, one of the world’s leading mining contracting businesses, is fast putting the economic effects of the Covid-19 pandemic behind it, with its order book has now... 


Mining contracting business makes strong recovery
Mining contracting business makes strong recovery
12th May 2022 By: Simone Liedtke

Murray & Roberts’ Mining Platform, one of the world’s leading mining contracting businesses, is fast putting the economic effects of the Covid-19 pandemic behind it, with its order book has now... 


An image of the Cigar Lake underground mine
Cameco and Orano up stake in Cigar Lake uranium mine
11th May 2022 By: Mariaan Webb

Uranium companies Cameco and Orano Canada have announced that they are increasing their interest in the Cigar Lake – the world’s highest-grade uranium mine – by acquiring Idemitsu Canada Resources’... 


Govan Mbeki Municipality invests in jetting and vacuum truck to improve service delivery
28th April 2022

(Virtual Showroom): To improve sewerage and stormwater infrastructure maintenance, Govan Mbeki Municipality in Mpumalanga has invested in a new Werner Pumps combination jetting and vacuuming truck.... 


 Image of a shaft infrastructure project site
Company showcases capabilities on flagship project
22nd April 2022 By: Cameron Mackay

Mining services provider United Mining Services (UMS) Group is involved in a twin shaft sinking, equipping and infrastructure project for the Karowe diamond mine in Botswana. Owned by Lucara... 


Murray & Roberts Cementation
Murray & Roberts Cementation
22nd April 2022

South Africa-based Murray & Roberts Cementation forms part of the Murray & Roberts Group which is recognised internationally as a leading mining contracting organisation with operations in Africa,... 


An image of Knowledge Pele MD Fumani Mthembi
Knowledge Pele partners with Coldplay, Costa Rica to engender sustainability
20th April 2022 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

South African development company Knowledge Pele is working with Costa Rica and rock band Coldplay to further sustainability. Knowledge Pele in 2021 became a Coldplay affiliate. The Knowledge Pele... 


Mining production contracted by 6% y/y in February
14th April 2022 By: Darren Parker

Mining production contracted by a steep 6% year-on-year in February following an upwardly revised acceleration of 1.7% in January. This is the largest contraction recorded since January 2021, when... 


SANEDI helps train 50 young electricians in energy efficiency for building EPCs
13th April 2022 By: Schalk Burger

The South African National Energy Development Institute (SANEDI) is leading the Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) Practitioner Skills Programme, in partnership with the Institute of Energy... 


GED Africa, DRC finalise 25-yr infrastructure development concession agreement
11th April 2022 By: Schalk Burger

Project management firm GED Africa, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) Ministry of Infrastructure and the Agence Congolaise des Grands Travaux (ACGT) have finalised the 25-year concession... 


The sun setting in Mali behind a large generator installation alongside tanks, storage and other structures that comprise a minerals processing plant
Power provider grows West Africa market share
8th April 2022 By: Halima Frost

Power plant designer and manufacturer USP&E Global says the West Africa region currently contributes about 20% to 30% of its yearly revenue. “This figure should continue to grow, owing to an... 


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