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Decentralised drive tech specified for US manufacturer
28th July 2023 By: Tracy Hancock

Automation specialist SEW-EURODRIVE has secured an order to supply the latest decentralised drive technology in its Generation C range to automate a new storage and retrieval system being... 


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Prieska copper/zinc project, South Africa – update
28th July 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

Orion Minerals has taken another key step in its early mining strategy. 


Prieska crown pillar +105 level resource increases ahead of trial mining
25th July 2023 By: Cameron Mackay

Diversified metal explorer and developer Orion Minerals on July 25 announced that the company has taken another key step in its early mining strategy at the Prieska copper/zinc project in South... 


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Multotec opens manufacturing plant in Brazil to better serve iron-ore miners
21st July 2023 By: Darren Parker

Multotec has expanded its operation in Brazil with the opening of a manufacturing facility. This enables the company to bring its manufacturing capabilities closer to its customers in the country.... 


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TNPA seeks bids for Port of Richards Bay container concession
19th July 2023 By: Terence Creamer

Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) is seeking bidders for a 25-year container handling facility concession in the Bayvue Precinct at the Port of Richards Bay, in KwaZulu-Natal. The request... 


Han-Ho consortium advances Qld hydrogen project
14th July 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

The consortium partners for the Han-Ho H2 consortium will advance the export-scale green hydrogen project in Queensland, from concept to feasibility, and have signed a heads of agreement to... 


Avalon president Zeeshan Syed and Metso head of hydrometallurgy Mikko Rantaharju.
Avalon signs MoU with Metso to advance Ontario's first lithium processing facility
11th July 2023 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Consistent with its strategy to become a North American vertically integrated lithium producer, Avalon Advanced Materials has  signed a memorandum of understanding to create a strategic partnership... 


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Andrada pleased with Spodumene Hill drilling results
6th July 2023 By: Darren Parker

London- and Namibia-listed technology metals mining company Andrada Mining has found consistent lithium oxide (Li2O), tantalum and tin mineralisation in the assay results for its inaugural drill... 


China jumps ahead in rush to secure lithium from Africa
3rd July 2023 By: Bloomberg

China’s early move to tap new centers of lithium supply across Africa is reaping rewards, helping the top electric-vehicle battery producer navigate a tight market for the key metal. Spurred by a... 


Red Lake district’s Trillium undergoes name change, welcomes new leadership
3rd July 2023 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Exploration company  Trillium Gold, which owns mineral properties in the Red Lake mining district of northern Ontario, has appointed Dale Ginn as executive chairperson and Nav Dhaliwal as president... 


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PDS data evolving beyond original use case
30th June 2023 By: Tracy Hancock

The data captured by original equipment manufacturer Booyco Electronics’ proximity detection systems (PDS) not only helps enhance safety at surface mining operations but can also be used to improve... 


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Saints nickel project, Australia
30th June 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

A scoping study has demonstrated potentially strong financial metrics for the project. 


Battery storage
Bid submission deadline for battery storage programme postponed to 2 August
27th June 2023 By: Terence Creamer

The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) has postponed the bid submission date for the public procurement of battery energy storage systems (BESS) from July 5 to August 2. The... 


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Kanmantoo underground project – Stage 1, Australia – update
23rd June 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

Hillgrove Resources has made a final investment decision on the project. 


Global trade growth resumes despite poor outlook – Unctad
22nd June 2023 By: Cameron Mackay

Trade growth was positive for both goods and services in the first quarter of the year, intergovernmental organisation the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (Unctad) reports in its... 


Sayona's lithium carbonate ambitions prove up
21st June 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

A preliminary technical study for the potential production of lithium carbonate at the North American Lithium (NAL) operation, in Quebec, has estimated that the project could deliver total earnings... 


Avalon acquires Thunder Bay site for lithium plant
20th June 2023 By: Creamer Media Reporter

As part of its strategic transformation to become a vertically integrated lithium producer, mineral development company Avalon Advanced Materials has announced the purchase of an industrial site in... 


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Hillgrove goes underground at Kanmantoo
19th June 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

The board of ASX-listed Hillgrove Resources has taken a final investment decision on Stage 1 of the Kanmantoo underground copper mine, in South Australia. First copper concentrate production is... 


Catalyst reports maiden resource at Four Eagles
15th June 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Junior gold company Catalyst Metals has reported a maiden mineral resource at its Four Eagles gold project, in Victoria. The company has reported a resource of 665 000 t, grading 7.7 g.t gold for... 


DFS validates Osino’s plans for Namibia gold mine
DFS validates Osino’s plans for Namibia gold mine
13th June 2023 By: Mariaan Webb

The Twin Hills gold project, in Namibia’s prospective Damara mineral belt, has been validated as a “very robust, cash generative project that will deliver outstanding returns”, Osino Resources... 


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Westgold confirms Musgrave offer
9th June 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Gold miner Westgold Resources has officially launched its takeover offer for fellow listed Musgrave Minerals, offering one of its own shares for every 5.37 Musgrave shares held. Westgold flagged... 


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Magnetite Mines updates Razorback economics
9th June 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

ASX-listed Magnetite Mines has updated the economics for its Razorback iron-ore project, in South Australia, following a maiden ore reserve at the Iron Peak deposit, and incorporating optimisation... 


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AfCFTA holds promise for SA exports, but implementation roadblocks remain
9th June 2023 By: Simone Liedtke

While the Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Agreement presents a significant opportunity to access a larger market for South Africa’s exports and the local manufacturing sector, industry... 


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AfCFTA holds promise for SA exports, but implementation roadblocks remain
9th June 2023 By: Simone Liedtke

While the Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Agreement presents a significant opportunity to access a larger market for South Africa’s exports and the local manufacturing sector, industry... 


Rand Refinery accelerates education support with the handover of new facilities to 4 schools in East Rand in one day
8th June 2023

Rand Refinery, one of the world's leading gold and silver refiners and an operator of one of the continent’s largest low-grade gold recovery smelters, is investing further in the community... 


Opportunities, considerations for Africa in its pursuit of green hydrogen
7th June 2023 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

There is considerable potential for African countries to be trendsetters and major players in developing the green hydrogen industry, especially given the continent’s abundance of natural... 


Pepperl+Fuchs’ ultrasonic sensors with built-in CAN interface, easily integrate into mobile machines
1st June 2023

(Virtual Showroom): German sensor pioneer Pepperl+Fuchs is breaking new ground in ultrasonic sensor technology for CAN-based applications in mobile machines. For the first time, machine builders... 


France urges EU to designate Wagner as a terrorist entity
26th May 2023 By: Tara O’Connor

France’s Parliament has unanimously passed a nonbinding resolution encouraging the European Union (EU) to designate Russian paramilitary company the Wagner Group as a terrorist organisation.  The... 


Cohiba to acquire Canadian lithium tenements
25th May 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Junior Cohiba Minerals has announced the acquisition of unlisted Maple Minerals, which holds the rights to acquire four lithium and rare earth element properties in Ontario. Under the acquisition,... 


Roughrider uranium project enters assessment stage – UEC
23rd May 2023 By: Mariaan Webb

NYSE American-listed Uranium Energy Corp (UEC) has selected consultants for planned development work at the Roughrider uranium project, formerly owned by Rio Tinto. The company appointed SLR... 


From left, De Beers Consolidated Mines Executive Chairperson Barend Petersen, De Beers Group CEO Al Cook, De Beers Sightholder Sales South Africa senior VP Peter Moeti, De Beers Group Managed Operations Moses Madondo, Mineral Resources and Energy Minister Gwede Mantashe.
New ‘diamond is forever when all work together’ adage uplifts De Beers grand Sky Park opening
19th May 2023 By: Martin Creamer

A diamond is forever when we all work together, new De Beers Group CEO Al Cook opined sagaciously in his welcome address at the grand opening of De Beers’ Sightholder Sales South Africa at Sky... 


Caledonia enters into ATM transaction with Cantor Fitzgerald & Co
18th May 2023 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Gold miner Caledonia Mining Corporation has entered into an at the market (ATM) sales agreement with Cantor Fitzgerald & Co, pursuant to which Caledonia may, at its discretion from time to time,... 


Burley raises A$4.5m
17th May 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Junior Burley Minerals will raise A$4.5-million in a combination of a flow-through share placement and a share placement to fund lithium exploration in Canada. The ASX-listed company has received... 


Identifying safeguards for BES systems
Identifying safeguards for BES systems
11th May 2023

To curb climate change, power utilities have to adapt swiftly to clean technology alternatives across the electricity supply value chain. Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) are one such... 


Strike readies to start gas acceleration strategy
9th May 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

ASX-listed Strike Energy on Tuesday is poised to start a 2D seismic campaign at its Eneabba Deep operation, after receiving all the necessary regulatory approvals for the 128-km campaign, giving... 


Chesser's Diamba Sud project is 12km southwest of Barrick’s Loulo mine and 7km west of its Gounkoto mine, both across the border in Mali.
Canada's Fortuna makes an A$89m play for Chesser
9th May 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

TSX-listed Fortuna Silver Mines has struck a takeover deal with ASX-listed Chesser Resources in order to strengthen its presence in West Africa. Fortuna said this week that the acquisition of... 


Attacq, Tricolt launch Luna Club, final Galileo tower at Ellipse Waterfall
5th May 2023 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Property development partners JSE-listed Attacq and Tricolt on May 5 hosted the opening of the Luna Cub, noted to be “an exclusive multi-concept lifestyle destination for its residents with premium... 


Tech to transform safety, efficiency
5th May 2023

The mining industry is becoming an increasingly hi-tech sector that employs sensors, data science and information technology to drive safety and efficiency. Helping to drive this new trend is the... 


CSIR senior researcher Dr Tommy Ryan-Keogh
CSIR highlights high iron stress on phytoplankton, declining Southern Ocean productivity levels
4th May 2023 By: Schalk Burger

Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) senior researcher Dr Tommy Ryan-Keogh has shared the outcomes of a study that reveals the declining productivity levels of the Southern Ocean,... 


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Woodside production tumbles in first quarter
21st April 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Energy major Woodside has reported a 9% decline in production during the three months to March, compared with the previous quarter on the back of turnaround and maintenance activities. The... 


Why Local Entrepreneurs are Investing in Mauritius
20th April 2023

Enticed by untapped markets and the prospect of tax incentives for foreign investors, a growing number of South African entrepreneurs are choosing to expand their operations offshore. “Mauritius is... 


Sayona updates NAL DFS, adds to Moblan resource
Sayona updates NAL DFS, adds to Moblan resource
19th April 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Lithium developer Piedmont Lithium has welcomed the positive definitive feasibility study (DFS) on the North American Lithium (NAL) project and the increased resource at the Moblan lithium... 


Mad Dog 2 starts production
14th April 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Oil and gas major Woodside on Friday reported the start of production from the Mad Dog Phase 2 project, in the deepwater US Gulf of Mexico. The $9-billion Mad Dog Phase 2 project extends the life... 


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