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South African miners still finding their feet on their digital journeys
12th April 2023 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Professional services firm PwC has confirmed in the second edition of its 'State of Digital Transformation in the South African Mining Industry: Ten Insights into the Fourth Industrial Revolution... 


Element 25 weighs US manganese facility
12th April 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

The feasibility study into the proposed battery grade high purity manganese sulphate (HPMSM) facility, in Louisiana, has confirmed the viability of the project, ASX-listed Element 25 said. The... 


Saints to advance to PFS
11th April 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

A scoping study into the Saints nickel project, in Western Australia, has estimated a capital cost of A$10.68-million to develop the project. ASX-listed Future Battery Minerals on Tuesday reported... 


Canadian miner Brazil Potash presses on with sensitive Amazon project
11th April 2023 By: Reuters

A unit of Toronto-based miner Brazil Potash is working to keep a $2.5-billion potash project on schedule, as legal challenges are mounting to its plans for extracting the fertilizer ingredient from... 


Minbos' green ammonia study proves positive
11th April 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

A technical study into the Capanda green ammonia project, in Angola, has proven positive for ASX-listed Minbos. The study defined a carbon-free facility, avoiding the use of natural gas or any... 


Shirley Hayes.
Copper 360 to be listed on JSE on April 21 has 100-year life-of-mine
6th April 2023 By: Martin Creamer

The new copper listing on the AltX of the Johannesburg Stock Exchange from April 21 has a dozen mines that collectively have a 100-year life-of-mine (LoM). Moreover, cluster mining is the chosen... 


Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Ebrahim Patel
Government confident of meeting five-year investment goal of R1.2tr – Patel
6th April 2023 By: Donna Slater

The South African government is “confident” of reaching its goal of attracting R1.2-trillion in investment over the five years since launching its yearly South African Investment Conference (SAIC)... 


Advice for entrepreneurs: what you need to know about securing finance for commercial property
Advice for entrepreneurs: what you need to know about securing finance for commercial property
6th April 2023

Several advantages make owning commercial or business property a viable prospect for small businesses. These include the benefit of asset appreciation, enjoying full control over interior design... 


A Bell underground ADT
Bell gears up to develop an underground mining business
4th April 2023 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Mining, construction, agricultural, forestry and materials handling equipment supplier Bell Equipment has identified underground mining as an opportunity for growth and has created a dedicated... 


Master Drilling posts record revenue, focuses on new technology development
28th March 2023 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Drilling solutions company Master Drilling has posted record revenue of $226-million for the year ended December 31, 2022 – a 31.7% year-on-year increase. CEO Danie Pretorius attributes the strong... 


IAEA confirms almost all missing uranium in Libya now accounted for
27th March 2023 By: Reuters

Most of the roughly 2.5 tons of natural uranium ore concentrate (UOC) recently declared missing from a site in Libya have been found at that site, the UN nuclear watchdog told member states on... 


Caledonia raises funds for Zimbabwe gold projects
24th March 2023 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Gold miner Caledonia Mining Corporation is raising about $13-million, or about £10.5-million, to strengthen its balance sheet and provide it with working capital flexibility to accelerate planned... 


NextSource starts commissioning of Madagascar graphite mine
24th March 2023 By: Mariaan Webb

Canadian mining company NextSource Materials has initiated commissioning of its first mine – the Molo graphite operation in Madagascar. The mine will transition NextSource into a global graphite... 


An image of Schurco Slurry South Africa CEO Emile Fourie
Slurry pump company strives for optimisation
24th March 2023 By: Leah Shelene Asaram

With continuous investment in improving its service offering, heavy-duty centrifugal slurry pump manufacturer Schurco Slurry has managed to downscale its energy consumption by optimising its... 


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Measuring wind resources for the energy transition
24th March 2023

Having pioneered the installation of meteorological measurement masts (met masts) at various locations to assess the wind data in Mpumalanga, almost immediately upon setting up offices in South... 


Safety must be an outcome of business culture
17th March 2023

It is artificial to define a separate ‘safety culture’ within a company, when what is really at stake is its ‘business culture’ as a whole – the way employees are managed, treated and valued. This... 


Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Minister Barbara Creecy
Eskom granted exemption to operate temporary stacks at Kusile for 13 months
15th March 2023 By: Terence Creamer

Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Minister Barbara Creecy has granted Eskom exemption that will enable it to operate temporary stacks at the Kusile power station, in Mpumalanga, for 13 months... 


Image of an underground mine to show Booyco Electronics’ proximity detection systems being used in a mine
Using sensor technology to improve health and safety
11th March 2023

Proximity detection systems (PDS) can give a range of insights that can be used to create safer workplaces. These include gathering and analysing site-specific data that allows for the planning of... 


African infrastructure benefits from CHRYSO's growing footprint
7th March 2023

As demand for innovative concrete solutions has grown around Africa, CHRYSO Southern Africa has extended its footprint to get closer to customers with the products and services they need. According... 


The Lynne Lake gold project is located in Manitoba.
Canada approves Alamos Gold’s Lynn Lake project
7th March 2023 By: Mariaan Webb

Canadian miner Alamos Gold on Monday announced significant permitting milestones at its Lynn Lake project, in Manitoba, gaining federal and provincial approvals for the MacLellan and Gordon sites.... 


Green Technology takes option on Ontario lithium project
6th March 2023 By: Donna Slater

Canada-focused multi-asset lithium business Green Technology Metals has signed a binding agreement for a C$500 000 option to purchase an 80% interest in the Junior Lake project from Landore... 


KP Lime mine
KP Lime looks to expand with an additional pit
3rd March 2023 By: Donna Slater

Global commodities trader IMR Resources is set to expand its Kgatelopele Lime (KP Lime) mine, in the Northern Cape, with a second openpit operation that is expected to be built within the next two... 


Canada's Advanced Lithium in preliminary talks with Mexico's lithium firm for JV
3rd March 2023 By: Reuters

Canadian miner Advanced Lithium is holding preliminary talks with Mexican state-run lithium company LitioMx to form a joint venture to exploit the mineral, the firm's chief executive officer, Allan... 


Lion Energy secures spot for first hydrogen hub
3rd March 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

ASX-listed Lion Energy has signed a heads of agreement (HoA) with the port of Brisbane for its first green hydrogen hub. Lion Energy will build and operate its first hydrogen generation and... 


Locally made, fully automated rock bolter launched for the mining industry
27th February 2023 By: Schalk Burger

A new fully automatic bolter has been launched by mining services company Buraaq into the South African mining industry for use in underground and opencast operations. The Buraaq SD212i bolter is... 


Booyco Electronics
Booyco Electronics
24th February 2023

Booyco Electronics, South African pioneer of proximity detection systems, continues to play a pivotal role in the quest for zero harm in the mining sector. An acknowledged leader in the field, the... 


Tivan strikes A$20m deal for Speewah
20th February 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

ASX-listed Tivan has struck A$20-million a deal with ASX-listed King River Resources to acquire the Speewah vanadium/titianium/iron project, in Western Australia. Under a binding term sheet signed... 


An image depicting interconnectivity by using smart technologies at a container terminal.
S Africa needs smarter ports
17th February 2023 By: Tracy Hancock

For South Africa’s eight ports to keep up with the changes in global shipping, and safeguard trade that is vital to the economy, it is extremely important that Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR)... 


Cloud spending to accelerate across Africa in 2023 – report
17th February 2023 By: Natasha Odendaal

Companies across Africa are planning to increase their spending on cloud computing over the next year, a new study reveals. According to the Cloud in Africa 2023 study, more than two-thirds of... 


New secure neighbourhood brings affordable, green living to Stellenbosch
10th February 2023

Stellenbosch, 9 February 2023; After almost six years of extensive planning, protracted pandemic delays and a stringent development approval process, the Newinbosch neighbourhood is ready to... 


Image of Segele drill core
Segele gold project, Ethiopia – update
10th February 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

Akobo Minerals has encountered visible gold in its first drill hole at the third mineralisation style, 140 m from the main Segele area. 


Nordex Energy South Africa MD Compton Saunders
Nordex continues to see opportunity in South Africa despite recent headwinds
9th February 2023 By: Terence Creamer

European wind turbine original equipment manufacturer (OEM) Nordex says South Africa remains a key market despite the disappointment of the country’s most recent renewables bidding round when not a... 


FFI advances Norwegian green hydrogen
7th February 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Green energy developer Fortescue Future Industries (FFI) has advanced its Holmaneset green hydrogen project, in Norway, to the next phase by completing a scoping study to identify potential... 


PDS technology will continue to develop, particularly leveraging advancements in areas such as the Internet of Things and other technologies
Expanding the value proposition of the PDS
6th February 2023 By: Simone Liedtke

That Proximity Detection System (PDS) technology has over the years ushered in a new era in mine safety management is no overstatement. Given the pace of development in the past two years, Booyco... 


Autonomous equipment improves mine safety as well as productivity and efficiency
Autonomous equipment improves mine safety as well as productivity and efficiency
6th February 2023

By Maureen Phiri, Sales Manager at Oxyon People Solution Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) have begun to transform many sectors, and the mining industry is no different. The... 


gold mineral sample
Visible gold struck in first hole drilled at Segele
3rd February 2023 By: Darren Parker

Ethiopia-focused gold exploration and mining company Akobo Minerals has hit visible gold in its first drill hole at the third mineralisation style 140 m from the main Segele area in Ethiopia. Akobo... 


Twin Hills definitive feasibility study progressing – Osino
3rd February 2023 By: Donna Slater

TSX-V-listed gold explorer and developer Osino Resources is progressing with developing a definitive feasibility study (DFS) for its Twin Hills gold project, in Namibia, and is conducting trade-off... 


TAKING DELIVERY
Mechanical Rotating Solutions received multiple mobile pump units for refurbishment last month
No substitute for reliability, ROI
3rd February 2023

South Africa’s electricity crisis has made it more evident than ever that maintenance and planning should form the core of any industrial operation, says mining supplies company Mechanical Rotating... 


DISTRIBUTION DEVELOPMENTS
Integrated Pump Technology intends to establish new distributorships in Gabon, Angola, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, Malawi and Kenya to sell and support the Grindex range
Grindex pumps distributor widens SADC network
3rd February 2023 By: Tracy Hancock

Pumping applications solutions provider Integrated Pump Technology has been given the green light to distribute the submersible pumps range from Swedish pumps manufacturer Grindex in a further... 


President Jokowi 'confident' Tesla will invest in Indonesia
1st February 2023 By: Reuters

Indonesian President Joko Widodo is confident Tesla will finalise a deal to invest in a production facility in his country, having offered the US car maker incentives ranging from tax breaks to a... 


South African coal mine equipped with 5G
27th January 2023 By: Natasha Odendaal

Canyon Coal’s Phalanndwa Colliery is set to become a fifth-generation (5G) connected coal mine operation after it partnered with Huawei, MTN and Minetec Smart Mining to enable guaranteed... 


n image of Rosond MD Ricardo Ribeiro.
Contractor achieves consecutive safety milestones
27th January 2023 By: Nadine James

Drilling and grouting services company Rosond has marked a year of zero harm at platinum producer Anglo American Platinum’s (Amplats’) Tumela mine in the Limpopo province, South Africa. Rosond... 


Eskom power lines
Eskom aims to unlock 500 MW of renewables from second land-lease tender
26th January 2023 By: Terence Creamer

Eskom will host site visits on February 7 for independent power producers (IPPs) interested in four new parcels of grid-ready land in Mpumalanga that the utility will make available under its... 


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