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Babcock provides total fuel lockdown on every new DAF truck
Babcock provides total fuel lockdown on every new DAF truck
15th November 2023

Fuel theft is a serious concern for every South African fleet operator. To provide its customers with maximum anti-fuel theft protection, Babcock became the first truck supplier in South Africa in... 


Dickinson outlines key elements to successful business rescue process
Dickinson outlines key elements to successful business rescue process
15th November 2023

Legal protection, combined with committed employees, as well as efficient business rescue practitioners (BRPs) and business processes, are pivotal to engendering a successful business rescue process.  


Glencore coal deal shows power of fossil fuels - even on their way out
Glencore coal deal shows power of fossil fuels - even on their way out
15th November 2023 By: Reuters

Glencore's deal to buy Teck Resources' steelmaking coal unit shows how cheap fossil fuels can be a lucrative option for companies - for a decade or two at least - even as they are phased out in... 


An image showing a screening of the World Gold Council's new documentary
New documentary starring Idris Elba focuses on gold’s history, impact
14th November 2023 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Industry organisation the World Gold Council (WGC) has released a new documentary, titled ‘Gold: A Journey with Idris Elba’, created in partnership with Pioneer Productions. The documentary was... 


The transaction will facilitate the construction of the Marathon project in Labrador.
Calibre and Marathon Gold combine to create midtier producer
14th November 2023 By: Mariaan Webb

Toronto-listed Calibre Mining and Marathon Gold have announced their combination, forming an America-focused midtier gold producer with average output of 500 000 oz/y. In terms of the transaction,... 


DRC envisions a future with battery metals
DRC envisions a future with battery metals
13th November 2023

As global exploration intensifies the drive for resources to service the energy transition, the first DRC-Africa Battery Metals Forum was held in Kinshasa to consider how to leverage the emerging... 


Harmony's Mponeng gold mine.
High-flying Harmony Gold reports whopping 278% free cash rise
13th November 2023 By: Martin Creamer

Higher free cash flow, higher recovered grades, higher production and higher received gold price have been reported by Harmony Gold in its operational update for the three months ended September... 


An overview of 342 – Diesel quality and its importance
An overview of 342 – Diesel quality and its importance
13th November 2023

By John Evans B.Sc. MLA II – diagnostic manager, WearCheck SANS 342:2016 (South African National Standard) is the standard that governs the quality of diesel in South Africa. The SANS document,... 


The Karowe underground mine
Lucara lowers full-year cost guidance, but also warns of lower revenue, production
13th November 2023 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Dual-listed Lucara Diamond Corporation achieved an operating cash cost of $28.62/t of ore processed for the quarter ended September 30, which is well below the expected yearly range of between... 


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Altron H1 results dragged by discontinued operations, continuing operations shine
13th November 2023 By: Natasha Odendaal

JSE-listed Altron has reported a 54% decrease in group earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (Ebitda) to R268-million during the six months to August 31, 2023. While the... 


Surpluses on the horizon, but output cuts to help buoy nickel price
10th November 2023 By: Reuters

Sizeable output cuts will help shore up nickel prices, which are likely to have reached a bottom after a year-long slide, but tighter supplies are not expected to eliminate surpluses. Specifically,... 


Airbus CEO Guillaume Faury
Airbus reports strong demand for its airliners during the first three quarters of this year
10th November 2023 By: Rebecca Campbell

Europe-based global major aerospace and defence group Airbus has released its results for the first nine months of this year (9M23). Consolidated group revenues, at €42.56-billion, were up 12%,... 


PROBLEM SOLVING
The company’s specialists advise on correct valve selection and installation for every application
Company’s innovative approach helps solve industry challenges
10th November 2023 By: Simone Liedtke

Within industrial product supplier BMG's expansive collection of industrial slurry valves lies a diverse selection of pinch valves meticulously engineered to regulate the movement of liquids,... 


Enserve image
Enserve Engineering Services celebrates 30 years of excellence
10th November 2023

Industrial process valve specialist Enserve Engineering Services is celebrating 30 years of operation this year. The company is a dynamic and customer-focused company that specialises in delivering... 


Image of nickel ore
Baptiste nickel project, Canada
10th November 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

A prefeasibility study has outlined an openpit mining project that will produce an average of 59 100 t/y of nickel in concentrate over a 29-year mine life. 


Sibanye-Stillwater CEO Neal Froneman
Sibanye-Stillwater dives deeper into circular economy with $155m deal
9th November 2023 By: Mariaan Webb

Multinational mining and metals processing group Sibanye-Stillwater on Thursday announced the acquisition of the Reldan Group of Companies, a US-based metals recycler. The acquisition, valued at... 


JSE Ventures launches carbon market
9th November 2023 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The JSE Ventures on November 9 launched a new Voluntary Carbon Market, in partnership with global environmental markets infrastructure provider Xpansiv. This initiative is aimed at allowing local... 


AngloGold Ashanti CEO Alberto Calderon.
AngloGold reaffirms 2023 production guidance
9th November 2023 By: Martin Creamer

Gold mining company AngloGold Ashanti has reaffirmed annual production guidance for 2023 after third-quarter gold production improved versus the second quarter, continuing the recovery from... 


Kinross reports strong Q3 results
Kinross reports strong Q3 results
9th November 2023 By: Mariaan Webb

Canada-based Kinross Gold has delivered a strong third quarter, with a solid production profile and significant cash flow generation, president and CEO Paul Rollinson reported on Wednesday. 


Aris Mining funding growth from cash
9th November 2023 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Americas-focused Aris Mining has funded $55.5-million in growth and expansion investments in the first nine months of the year from the cash generated by its Colombian mines, CEO Neil Woodyer said... 


Lundin Gold extinguishes bank debt
9th November 2023 By: Mariaan Webb

On the back of robust free cash flow generation during the third quarter, Toronto-listed Lundin Gold on Wednesday announced that it had elected to fully repay its remaining bank debt. The company,... 


The NAL operation in Quebec
Sayona provides update on NAL ramp-up
9th November 2023 By: Mariaan Webb

Lithium miner Sayona Mining is confident that its ramp-up plan for North American Lithium (NAL), Quebec, is robust and will deliver optimal production, the ASX-listed firm said on Thursday. The... 


Transnet, deciduous fruit industry cooperating to improve export season logistics performance
8th November 2023 By: Schalk Burger

State-owned Transnet and its subsidiary organisations are engaging weekly with various fruit industry organisations, namely Hortgro, the South African Table Grape Industry and the Fresh Produce... 


EAIF extends $31m debt facility to Paratus to expand Africa fibre, data centre business
8th November 2023 By: Schalk Burger

The Emerging Africa Infrastructure Fund (EAIF), infrastructure development and finance organisation Private Infrastructure Development Group (PIDG) and fund manager Ninety One have committed a... 


Balwin CE Steve Brookes
Balwin launches programme to enable owners to trade in their apartments
8th November 2023 By: Schalk Burger

JSE-listed residential property developer Balwin Properties has launched its Balwin Approved trade-in programme, which enables homeowners to trade in their current Balwin apartment for a new Balwin... 


The Central Lime Project, in Papua New Guinea.
Mayur raises $130m for PNG lime project
8th November 2023 By: Mariaan Webb

Australia-listed Mayur Resources has raised $130-million to advance its Central Lime Project (CLP), with lime deemed a critical input in the processing of nonferrous battery and future green-facing... 


No 16 shaft at Impala Rustenburg
Implats starts voluntary job cuts at South Africa mines
7th November 2023 By: Reuters

Impala Platinum (Implats) said it was offering voluntary job cuts to workers at some of the world's deepest platinum mining shafts in South Africa in a bid to cut costs as prices for the metal... 


Job security threats to dampen employee activism, albeit potentially only temporarily
6th November 2023 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Employees globally are less likely to protest about perceived injustices at work, but business leaders believe that the proportion of workers ‘keeping their heads down’ will decrease in the near... 


Image of general construction work
Contractors urge dialogue as 88 companies faced liquidation last year
6th November 2023 By: Irma Venter

Contract changes within the construction industry and conditions that are slashing margins are becoming a growing threat to contractors, “contributing to the downward spiral of the construction... 


Site of Prieska copper-zinc mining development.
World will stop without copper but price not reflecting upcoming needs
6th November 2023 By: Martin Creamer

Copper and zinc mine development company Orion Minerals is well placed to take advantage of the projected copper shortfall in the second half of this decade with its portfolio of short lead-time,... 


Mick Davis' Vision Blue is investing in Mayur Resources' Central Lime project, in Papua New Guinea.
Mayur says Vision Blue may invest $40m in PNG lime project
6th November 2023 By: Mariaan Webb

ASX-listed Mayur Resources has entered into an investment agreement with Vision Blue Resources (VBR) that could see the Mick Davis-led group partner with the company on the Central Lime Project... 


copper ore
Critical Metals moves from copper explorer to producer
3rd November 2023 By: Darren Parker

At the release of copper project developer Critical Metals’ results for the financial year ended June 30, the company celebrated its transformation from an explorer to a fully-fledged copper... 


Barrick CEO Dr Mark Bristow.
Barrick’s Bristow spotlights obsessive dismissal of long-term nature of mining
3rd November 2023 By: Martin Creamer

The current global metals and minerals environment is reminiscent of 2015, when the mining industry stalled after a very good run – compounded this time, however, by inflation pressures, few or no... 


Tietto MD and CEO Matt Wilcox
Tietto snubs Chinese takeover offer
3rd November 2023 By: Mariaan Webb

Australia-headquartered Tietto Minerals has rejected an offmarket takeover attempt by Chinese shareholder Zhaojin, stating that the A$0.850-a-share offer materially undervalued the company. In a... 


The addition of 30 000 square metres of solar photovoltaic panels on the roof of Eastgate Shopping Centre has not slowed trading in the shops
Shopping goes on at Eastgate while Concor adds more solar power
3rd November 2023

The addition of another 5,74 MW of solar power at Eastgate Shopping Centre, east of Johannesburg, is being undertaken by leading black-owned contractor Concor, while keeping the movement of tenants... 


Mt Ida lithium project now shovel-ready
Mt Ida lithium project now shovel-ready
3rd November 2023 By: Mariaan Webb

The Western Australian government has approved the mining proposal and mine closure plan for openpit mining at the Mt Ida lithium project, marking the final approval needed for the project to begin... 


Image of vanadium ore
Gibellini vanadium project, US – update
3rd November 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

The project has been approved. 


Image of mounds of rare earths
Longonjo neodymium/praseodymium project, Angola – update
3rd November 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

Pensana Rare Earth's engineering team has successfully completed a modular redesign of the Longonjo neodymium and praseodymium mine and processing facility. 


Konecranes’ technology cuts fuel consumption and emissions by 25%
2nd November 2023

Frequent downtime, high fuel consumption and excessive emissions are the bane of equipment operators in the material handling market. The total time interval between when a machine goes down to... 


Barrick CEO Mark Bristow
Barrick posts stronger Q3 results, FY gold output to miss guidance
2nd November 2023 By: Mariaan Webb

Gold and copper miner Barrick Gold on Thursday reported higher quarterly earnings, helped by an increase in production and lower costs during the three months ended September. The... 


Centerra set for strong finish to 2023
2nd November 2023 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Canada-headquartered Centerra Gold is on track for a strong finish to 2023, CEO Paul Tomory said on Wednesday, stating that the company will continue to generate significant free cash flow in the... 


BHP CEO Mike Henry.
Potash presenting BHP with exciting growth path, CEO tells AGM
1st November 2023 By: Martin Creamer

Johannesburg-listed diversified mining major BHP has an exciting growth path ahead in potash used in fertilisers essential for food security and more sustainable farming, the company’s CEO Mike... 


Roy Hill’s iconic pink livery symbolises the company’s commitment to assisting research and those suffering from breast cancer.
Rio Hill adds battery-powered locos to its rail fleet
1st November 2023 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Rail solutions group Wabtec and its launch customer, Australian iron-ore miner Roy Hill, have celebrated the unveiling of the FLXdrive battery locomotive – the world’s first 100% battery-powered,... 


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