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New board to spearhead Macro’s iron-ore push
6th March 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

Australia’s Macro Metals on Wednesday announced the appointment of an experienced board with a dedicated focus of developing its Pilbara iron-ore portfolio, sending the company’s stock surging on... 


Bidvest sells 27.5% in logistics unit to investment firm Akhona
28th February 2024 By: Bloomberg

A subsidiary of South African conglomerate Bidvest Group is selling a 27.5% stake in a logistics business to black women-owned financial firm Akhona Strategic Investments. Akhona, headed by former... 


Innomotics revolutionises industry with integrated solutions
Innomotics revolutionises industry with integrated solutions
7th February 2024 By: Shannon de Ryhove

Global technology and innovation leader Siemens is making waves in the mining industry with the launch of Innomotics as an independent motors, large drives and solutions powerhouse for the... 


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Disruptive tech to be showcased at Indaba
26th January 2024 By: Halima Frost

In partnership with French government business export agency Business France, energy management and automation company Schneider Electric will exhibit at this years Investing in African Mining... 


Rail tracks
Railways should be under the stewardship of experienced rail community
3rd October 2023

In this opinion article, Bongani Mankewu highlights the role that South Africa’s deep railways expertise should play in resolve the economic morass at Transnet 


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Solutions vs problems
29th September 2023 By: Terence Creamer

There are many differences between Australia and South Africa, and these should not be dismissed or diminished. However, there are also several similarities, particularly when it comes to natural... 


South Africa urged to increase exploration to take advantage of critical minerals opportunit
Contract with preferred mining cadastre bidder could be signed within months – DMRE
29th August 2023 By: Terence Creamer

Amid renewed calls for a functional online mining cadastre to help turnaround South Africa’s declining exploration performance, the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) reports that a... 


Naamsa | The Automotive Business Council CEO Mikel Mabasa
Auto associations call for targeted govt support in NEV transition
29th June 2023 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Naamsa | The Automotive Business Council CEO Mikel Mabasa has made a clarion call for government to provide more targeted support to the automotive sector, if it is to transform to manufacturing... 


AVEVA digital portfolio strategy director Tim Sowell
AVEVA unpacks the changing connected industrial landscape during X-Change 2023
5th June 2023 By: Marleny Arnoldi

In addressing future “digital champions” at the X-Change 2023 conference on June 5, AVEVA digital portfolio strategy director Tim Sowell said industries globally are racing to break down silos in... 


Dataloop MD Sean Langton
Data analytics solutions are helping mines of all sizes to digitalise
27th March 2023 By: Schalk Burger

Each mine and mining company, and its needs and operations, are different; however, small, simple applications that can serve a single fit-for-purpose build or a fully integrated system that... 


CZR granted mining licences for Robe Mesa
10th January 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

PERTH (miningweekly.com) – The Western Australian Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety has granted ASX-listed CZR Resources mining licenses for the key deposits of its Robe Mesa... 


Indlela Connections chairperson Nosipho Damasane.
New startup aims to improve pit-to-port turnaround times
11th November 2022 By: Martin Creamer

Three women who have been in logistics collectively for more than 30 years have formed a company intent on helping to smooth out rail and port logistics in the Southern African region. The three... 


Indlela Connections chairperson Nosipho Damasane.
New start-up intent on improving pit-to-port turnaround times
27th October 2022 By: Martin Creamer

Three women who have been in logistics collectively for more than 30 years have formed a company intent on helping to smooth out rail and port logistics in the Southern African region. The three... 


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Firm provides tech solutions to power a greener Mining 4.0
26th August 2022

As countries around the world pledge to achieve net-zero targets over the coming years, it’s not only governments and energy companies that will be put under pressure to deliver, says Nokia mining... 


MinRes hopes for first shipments from Onslow by 2023 end
15th August 2022 By: Esmarie Iannucci

ASX-listed Mineral Resources (MinRes) has started early works at its Onslow iron-ore project, in Western Australia, in the hopes of shipping first ore by December 2023. The Onslow mine forms part... 


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Association to host conference
29th July 2022 By: Sabrina Jardim

The South African Heavy Haul Association (SAHHA) is hosting its conference from August 2 to 4 at Emperor’s Palace, in Kempton Park, Gauteng. This year’s conference theme: ‘Safe, resilient and... 


Registrations for South African Heavy Haul Association Conference now open
Registrations for South African Heavy Haul Association Conference now open
14th June 2022 By: Simone Liedtke

Early bird registrations for the upcoming South African Heavy Haul Association (Sahha) Conference 2022 are now open. The conference, which will be held at Emperors Palace, in Kempton Park, Gauteng,... 


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Southdown magnetite project, Australia
1st April 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

A prefeasibility study has identified a reduced-capital development option for the project. 


New study lowers Southdown costs
22nd March 2022 By: Esmarie Iannucci

A prefeasibility study (PFS) into the Southdown magnetite project, in Western Australia, has identified a lower cost development option, compared with a 2012 definitive feasibility study (DFS).... 


WA backs Port Hedland expansion plans
2nd February 2022 By: Esmarie Iannucci

The Western Australian state government has endorsed plans to grow capacity at the port of Port Hedland by 41%, to 660-million tonnes a year under a revised development plan. The government said... 


Image shows stockpiles of iron-ore at a BHP site
BHP buys electric trains for the Pilbara
17th January 2022 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Major BHP will purchase four battery-electric locomotives and conduct trials at its Western Australia iron-ore rail network, as part of the company’s ongoing efforts to reduce its operational... 


A large yellow mining machine with EV capability used to load ore onto Unitrans road trains
Transport group eyes Copperbelt
3rd December 2021 By: Halima Frost

Specialist logistics group Unitrans Africa plans to use its copper handling success, in Botswana, as a launchpad to enter into mining operations in the Copperbelt of Zambia and the Democratic... 


MRL partners with Gina Rinehart on iron-ore export facility
29th November 2021 By: Esmarie Iannucci

ASX-listed Mineral Resources (MRL) has entered into an agreement with Gina Rinehart’s Hancock Prospecting and Roy Hill Holdings to jointly investigate the development of a new iron-ore export... 


BHP lines up train drivers for the Pilbara
25th August 2021 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Diversified miner BHP this week welcomed the first 54 recruits in its Rail Academy traineeship program that seeks to employ and train 200 train drivers over the next three years. “We are committed... 


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Innovations on display
20th August 2021

Software and advisory services company RPMGlobal will showcase some of its latest software offerings and new sustainability capabilities at this year’s MINExpo International, mining’s largest... 


An images of a connected mining operation vehicle
Telecoms solutions solve connectivity challenges
13th August 2021 By: Nadine Ramdass

Mobile satellite telecommunications company Inmarsat aims to solve some of the Australian mining industry’s biggest connectivity challenges. Inmarsat products and services have been used across... 


Low-carbon solutions for mining trucks, excavators
16th April 2021 By: Donna Slater

Technology company ABB has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with machinery manufacturer Hitachi Construction Machinery to share their expertise and collaborate in bringing solutions to... 


Hitachi, ABB sign MoU to explore carbon-reducing opportunities
29th March 2021 By: Donna Slater

Technology company ABB has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with machinery manufacturer Hitachi Construction Machinery to share their expertise and collaborate in bringing solutions to... 


Covid-19 created a digitalisation opportunity for mining industry - panel
19th February 2021 By: Simone Liedtke

The Covid-19 pandemic has created an opportunity for the global mining industry to use available digital technologies to leapfrog productivity gaps, says Bosch mining solutions head Jonas Corali.... 


Roper Bar has substantial stockpiles of high-quality iron-ore ready for loading and transport to the Chinese market.
Amur invests in Australian iron-ore project alongside Glencore
25th August 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

London-listed Amur Minerals is investing, alongside Glencore International, in Nathan River Resources (NRR), which owns the Roper Bar iron-ore project, in Australia’s Northern Territory. The... 


Illustrated is Kumba Iron Ore's pit-to-port performance in the six months to June 30.
Flight to quality favours South Africa – Kumba Iron Ore
29th July 2020 By: Martin Creamer

The flight to iron-ore quality, driven by environmental concerns and the need for cleaner production and less air pollution, is a demand trend that favours South Africa’s high quality iron-ore.... 


Iron-ore mine to restart in NT
4th May 2020 By: Esmarie Iannucci

The Northern Territory government has granted privately held British Marine approval to restart mining at the Nathan River iron project. British Marine took over the former Western Desert... 


MARTHINUS RETIEF Africa’s ports need to be larger and deeper to accommodate larger vessels to improve their connectivity to global maritime trade
Various trends shaping Africa’s port infrastructure
27th March 2020 By: Tracy Hancock

The development of inland container terminals, or dry ports, to decongest port traffic is a trend that is gaining significant traction in Africa, says WSP Africa maritime technical director... 


BALLS OF STEEL
Pelletised iron is made from waste dust and can be used in the manufacture of steel
Opportunities abound in uncertain iron-ore market
6th December 2019 By: Darren Parker

Where some might see cause for concern, mining services provider Ukwazi business development director Spencer Eckstein believes that the uncertain future of iron-ore demand and pricing could mean... 


Qld govt commits A$13.8m to unlock critical minerals
19th November 2019 By: Esmarie Iannucci

The Queensland government on Tuesday announced A$13.8-million in funding for critical minerals in an effort to open up the untapped ‘new economy’ minerals bounty in North Queensland and foster new... 


CEO looks back on Thyssenkrupp’s 60 years of success in South Africa
3rd June 2019 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Engineering and steel production company Thyssenkrupp Industrial Solutions South Africa this year celebrates 60 successful years of engineering excellence in Africa. The company on Monday said... 


thyssenkrupp celebrates its diamond jubilee in Africa
3rd June 2019

thyssenkrupp Industrial Solutions South Africa is proudly celebrating sixty successful years of engineering excellence in Africa. This milestone bears testament to the diversified industrial... 


Northern Cape Premier Sylvia Lucas, President Cyril Ramaphosa, Vedanta Resources chairperson Anil Agarwal, VZI CEO Deshnee Naidoo and Mineral Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe
Gamsberg ‘a breath of fresh air’ in embattled South African mining industry – Ramaphosa
28th February 2019 By: Simone Liedtke

President Cyril Ramaphosa on Thursday presided over the official inauguration of Vedanta Zinc International’s (VZI’s) Gamsberg mine, near Aggeneys, in the Northern Cape. The mine, which boasts one... 


ELB Engineering Services brings disruptive communication technology to Africa
6th December 2018 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Driven by the need to ensure Africa remains competitive in a fast-changing, digitally transforming world, ELB Engineering Services (Pty) Ltd (ELB) has taken a giant leap forward in executing its... 


Grasp of complexities of mining projects key to benefiting from rising commodities demand
4th October 2013 By: Chantelle Kotze

The African mining industry, which is full of opportunity, will need to learn how to manage the complexities of establishing mining projects if it is set to reap the benefits of the new demand... 


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