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Partnership for improved training in mining technology
3rd September 2023

A global framework agreement has seen mining contractor Redpath South Africa using state-of-the-art digital trainers from Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions in a partnership that is set to transform... 


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Booysendal South platinum mine project, South Africa – update
1st September 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

The number of stoping crews has now reached steady state and production is averaging more than 250 000 ore tonnes a month. 


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JDA completes portion of Modderfontein bridge project
1st September 2023 By: Darren Parker

The Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA) has completed the southern section of the Modderfontein bridge project following an extensive period of rehabilitation and modernisation.  The upstream... 


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Firm installs new boilers to optimise operations
1st September 2023 By: Bridget Lepere

Energy plant operations and maintenance company Associated Energy Services (AES) is working on an operational optimisation project for a client in the fishing industry to install an additional 60... 


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Kalgoorlie rare earths processing facility, Australia – update
1st September 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

Lynas Rare Earths has announced a cost blowout at its Kalgoorlie rare earths processing facility. 


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Koeberg nuclear power plant steam-generator replacement project, South Africa – update
1st September 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

The National Nuclear Regulator has asked State-owned power utility Eskom to undertake additional engineering studies on the Koeberg power station before it can deliberate on its application to... 


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Kusile power plant project, South Africa – update
1st September 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

The temporary stacks being introduced at the Kusile coal power station, where three previously operational units have been out of service for ten months, have been built. 


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Langer Heinrich uranium restart project, Namibia – update
1st September 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

Paladin Energy is continuing to execute its strategy of returning the Langer Heinrich mine to production. 


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Zulu lithium/tantalum project pilot plant, Zimbabwe – update
1st September 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

Premier African Minerals has announced a conditional subscription for ordinary shares. 


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Zondereinde Western extension project, South Africa – update
1st September 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

Construction of the No 3 shaft is under way. 


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New UNIVEN Faculty of Health Sciences building strengthens campus infrastructure
31st August 2023

The completion of the University of Venda’s (UNIVEN) state-of-the-art, multi-million-rand Faculty of Health Sciences building at its campus in Limpopo is a key milestone in addressing the... 


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Walkabout concludes interim funding measures
29th August 2023 By: Darren Parker

Graphite mineral developer Walkabout Resources has declared the conclusion of the interim funding measures that were executed throughout the initial six months of the year. The company has reached... 


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Master Drilling achieves strong interim performance with increased revenue
29th August 2023 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Following a solid 2022 performance, JSE-listed Master Drilling achieved another good performance for the six months ended June 30, with revenue up by 12% year-on-year to $108.2-million , CEO Danie... 


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Lynas unveil cost increases at Kalgoorlie
29th August 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Rare earth miner Lynas has announced a cost-blow out at its Kalgoorlie rare earths processing facility, while falling revenue and inflation pressures have eaten into profits for the year ending... 


Bowen adjusts strategy as costs rise and prices fall
28th August 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Coal miner Bowen Coking Coal will adjust the mine plan a its Burton Complex in order to preserve capital amid tightened market and pricing conditions. The miner said on Monday that while the... 


Chile launches probe into deadly mining accidents at Anglo American, Minera ACF
28th August 2023 By: Reuters

Chile's government has sent officials to investigate accidents at two mines in the South American country's metropolitan and Tarapaca regions that killed three workers, it said on Sunday. Newly... 


Wescoal Mining enters into voluntary business rescue
25th August 2023 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

JSE-listed Salungano Group’s subsidiary Wescoal Mining, which comprises the Khanyisa and Elandspruit mines, will begin with a voluntary business rescue process. On August 21, Salungano advised... 


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Koeberg revamp: Race against time as nuclear regulator wants more work on safety case
25th August 2023 By: News24Wire

The National Nuclear Regulator has asked Eskom to undertake additional engineering studies on the Koeberg power station before it can deliberate on its application to extend the long-term operation... 


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Paladin marks ongoing progress in Namibia
25th August 2023 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The 2023 financial year saw Australia-based Paladin Energy continue to execute on its strategy of returning the Langer Heinrich Mine (LHM), in Namibia, to production, with the restart project well... 


Premier to raise £4m to fund Zulu project
25th August 2023 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Aim-listed Premier African Minerals has announced a placing and subscription to raise £4-milllion before expenses for the ongoing Zulu lithium and tantalum project pilot optimisation, in Zimbabwe,... 


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Understand your design obligations and address risk in NEC contracts
25th August 2023

There has been an increase in the use of the New Engineering Contract (NEC) in mining, energy and infrastructure sectors. The NEC, which has been in use for over 30 years, provides a choice of... 


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Forestry nonprofit launches videos
25th August 2023

Non-profit forestry organisation, She Is Forestry SA, which promotes and uplifts women across the forest and forest product sector, launched a series of videos at their yearly Women in Forestry... 


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Fluor - Women in Industry
25th August 2023

HSE Director Charleen Kruger is a respected long-term employee of Fluor in South Africa, an American multinational engineering, procurement and construction firm. Kruger is responsible for managing... 


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Swanson tantalum/lithium project, Namibia
25th August 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

Arcadia Minerals plans to mine the D-pegmatite and E F-pegmatite deposits using opencast mining methods. 


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Koeberg Nuclear Power Plant Steam-Generator Replacement Project, South Africa – update
25th August 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

Eskom has said the main mechanical work on replacing the steam generators at Koeberg's Unit 1 has been completed. 


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Lesotho Highlands Water Project – Phase II – update
25th August 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

The New Development Bank and the Trans-Caledon Tunnel Authority have signed a loan agreement for the implementation of Phase 2 of the project. 


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Mallina gold project, Australia – update
25th August 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

De Grey Mining is confident it will be able to fund the project. 


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Saltend Chemicals Park rare-earth oxide separation facility, Angola – update
25th August 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

Pensana is on track to re-engineer the Longonjo project to reduce its upfront capital cost. 


Transnet rail ops hit by protest action as new and improved security solution is adopted
24th August 2023 By: News24Wire

Three of Transnet's rail lines have been impacted by what is believed to be sabotage, amid protests by disgruntled security personnel over a new outcomes-based security contract. In the face of... 


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DPWI taking steps to improve infrastructure delivery, stop corruption
23rd August 2023 By: Schalk Burger

The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI) aims to accelerate the Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) Amendment Bill and establish a Construction Industry Ombuds office to... 


Western Milling Nevada project expected to face regulatory approval delays
22nd August 2023 By: Darren Parker

Exploration company Great Western Mining and its partner Muletown Enterprizes, which are constructing a gold and silver mill at Sodaville, close to Mina in Mineral county, Nevada, are expecting... 


Completion of Sanral’s R104m triple bridge project in Limpopo to improve local travel
21st August 2023 By: Darren Parker

Three bridges built by the South African National Roads Agency Limited (Sanral) for a total of R104-million are expected to enable communities around Vaalwater, in Limpopo, to travel shorter... 


Wescoal Mining's Khanyisa Colliery
Salungano applies to put subsidiary into business rescue, as contractor seeks its liquidation
21st August 2023 By: Creamer Media Reporter

JSE-listed Salungano Group's share price fell by more than 9% on Monday afternoon after announcing that a wholly-owned subsidiary company Wescoal Mining, which comprises the Khanyisa and... 


Dynamite comes in Small Packages
Dynamite comes in Small Packages
21st August 2023

Madelein Huxtable is a powerhouse of energy! Her passion and professionalism are second to none. With decades of experience in industrial sectors project management and personnel development,... 


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Lithium project makes significant progress
18th August 2023 By: Nadine Ramdass

Following the first drill-and-blast in June, pure-play lithium explorer Leo Lithium’s Goulamina project, in Mali, has started producing ore. This interview was conducted prior to Leo Lithium being... 


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Kolosori nickel project, Solomon Islands – update
18th August 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

Pacific Nickel Mines has started construction at its Kolosori nickel project. 


Construction on the Polihali dam as part of the LHWP Phase 2
Lesotho Highlands Water Project – Phase II, Lesotho – update
18th August 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

The Lesotho Highlands Development Authority, consultants and contractors on the Polihali dam have marked an early construction milestone – the diversion of the Senqu river by the precofferdam. 


Gold Fields interim CEO Martin Preece
Gold Fields reports solid operating results despite challenges
17th August 2023 By: Cameron Mackay

Gold miner Gold Fields delivered solid operating results for the six months ended in June 30, despite various challenges. The company’s attributable production decreased by 4% year-on-year, in line... 


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Liontown awards major contract at Kathleen Valley
17th August 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Lithium developer Liontown Resources has awarded a A$1-billion underground mining services contract to contractor Byrnecut for work at its Kathleen Valley project, in Western Australia. The... 


Chaarat focus tilts to Kyrgyz gold as it moves to sell Kapan
Chaarat focus tilts to Kyrgyz gold as it moves to sell Kapan
16th August 2023 By: Mariaan Webb

Aim-quoted miner Chaarat Gold on Wednesday announced an agreement to sell its only operating mine, Kapan, to an Armenian mining operator for $55.4-million. Kapan is a polymetallic ore body that... 


Premier reaches new offtake, prepayment agreement with Canmax for Zimbabwe project
15th August 2023 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Aim-listed Premier African Minerals and Canmax Technologies have reached an agreement to amend and restate the offtake and prepayment agreement they entered into in August 2022. The amended... 


Work starts at Kolosori
15th August 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Junior Pacific Nickel Mines has started construction at its Kolosori nickel project, in the Solomon Islands, with the mining contractor starting earthworks. The company is developing the project... 


CME welcomes Cook's Canberra hub plan
15th August 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

The Chamber of Minerals and Energy (CME) of Western Australia has welcomed an initiative by the Western Australian government to establish a hub in Canberra. Premier Roger Cook unveiled plans for... 


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