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Workers at Rusal's Guinea bauxite mine end strike, obtain salary rise
7th June 2022 By: Reuters

Striking employees of Russian aluminium giant Rusal's Guinea subsidiary Compagnie des Bauxites de Dian-Dian (COBAD) returned to work on June 2, one week after their protest action started, a union... 


Heavy-duty mechanical face seals offer dependable performance
3rd June 2022

Industrial equipment supplier BMG’s extensive range of seals and gaskets includes engineering group Trelleborg’s mechanical face (torric) seals, that have been specially engineered for rotating... 


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Firm launches new tech
3rd June 2022

Global leader in bulk handling equipment solutions Martin Engineering has launched its innovative N2 remote monitoring system for conveyor belt cleaners in countries across Europe, Middle East,... 


Chile's Boric pushes for unity amid challenges in first state of the union
2nd June 2022 By: Reuters

Chilean President Gabriel Boric struck a conciliatory tone and outlined his government's plans to tackle a slew of issues amid a sharp drop in his approval rating during his first State of the... 


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Far-reaching JSE reforms highlighted at exploration-focused Junior Indaba
1st June 2022 By: Martin Creamer

The June 1 launch of the JSE’s new Cutting Red Tape initiative to make listing on the JSE considerably easier, faster and more sustainable is twinning with JSE’s recent private placements... 


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JSE enters new era as it builds seamless digital marketplace
20th May 2022 By: Natasha Odendaal

The JSE is entering a new era as it leverages its wholly owned venture JSE Private Placements (JPP) to build a future-fit capital market delivering a seamless digital marketplace that matches... 


Pylon legs at N2 Msikaba Bridge project hydraulically jacked apart
6th May 2022 By: Irma Venter

The Msikaba Bridge project notched up an engineering milestone this month, when the south pylon legs were hydraulically jacked apart. The 580-m-long, stay cable bridge – which will span the... 


Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula
Mbalula recommends a people-centred just transition
5th May 2022 By: Schalk Burger

Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula has said a just transition is about improving the lives and livelihoods of all South Africans, particularly those that are bearing the brunt of climate impacts,... 


Mosebenzi Zwane
Zuma replaced Ramatlhodi with inexperienced 'Gupta minister' Zwane to do their bidding – Zondo
29th April 2022 By: News24Wire

It was clear that former president Jacob Zuma replaced Ngoako Ramatlhodi as mineral resources minister because he refused to cooperate with the Gupta family’s wishes, the State Capture Inquiry has... 


Chief Justice Raymond Zondo
Presidency receives fourth part of Zondo Commission's report into State capture
29th April 2022 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The Presidency on April 29 received the fourth part of the report of the Judicial Commission of Inquiry into Allegations of State Capture.   Secretary of the Commission Professor Itumeleng Mosala... 


Gauteng tables strategy to increase revenue collection
22nd April 2022 By: Natasha Odendaal

The Gauteng Provincial Government (GPG) has tabled a strategy aimed at boosting the collection of current revenue sources and enhancing the potential of new sources, without impacting negatively on... 


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Putin wants Russia to boost its use of metals to counter sanctions
21st April 2022 By: Reuters

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday called for structural changes in Russia's metallurgical industry to counter Western sanctions he said were starving it of some components and... 


US coal prices top $100/t for first time since 2008
US coal prices top $100/t for first time since 2008
5th April 2022 By: Bloomberg

US coal prices topped $100/t for the first time in 13 years as Russia’s war in Ukraine and the global energy crunch drive up demand for fossil fuels. Prices for coal from Central Appalachia surged... 


Bigen supports Mauritian Government in major social housing drive
1st April 2022

Established 50 years ago, the Bigen Group has earned a solid reputation as an innovative, solutions-focused infrastructure development Group invested in the future of Africa. With its Head Quarters... 


Gas and clean energy gets federal funding
30th March 2022 By: Esmarie Iannucci

The federal government has set aside some A$1.3-billion of new investment in the 2022/23 Budget to maintain energy security, keep downward pressure on energy prices while reducing emissions.... 


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Office-to-housing conversions hold some potential, but conditions apply
25th March 2022 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

As South Africa looks to recover from the impacts of Covid-19, the viability of the trend of converting office buildings into residential properties is under scrutiny, with local and international... 


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Microtunnelling used to build pipeline
18th March 2022 By: Nadine Ramdass

The Farm 694 bulk civil engineering services project will, once completed, be the longest and largest diameter pipeline project constructed using microtunnelling in South Africa, says WSP in Africa... 


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HydraArc
18th March 2022

Based in Secunda, Mpumalanga, HydraArc offers a range of proudly South African storage tank solutions.  HydraArc’s storage tanks are locally fabricated at its ultramodern Sky-Hill facility which... 


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Menar coal and anthracite projects, South Africa – update
18th March 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

Negotiations are continuing with stakeholders at Canyon Coal’s fully licensed, but yet-to-be-developed, Gugulethu colliery. 


Leading risk management software developer IsoMetrix launches pioneering ESG application
17th March 2022 By: Creamer Media Reporter

All-in-one ESG management solution enables organizations to comprehensively manage and report on their ESG and sustainability performance. IsoMetrix has launched a state-of-the-art environmental,... 


Tanzanian mines transformed since takeover, Barrick posits
16th March 2022 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Gold miner Barrick Gold says that, since acquiring the former Acacia Mining assets, in Tanzania, in September 2019, it has reestablished North Mara and Bulyanhulu as “world-class” mines, and that... 


Dignitaries and Tronox executives cut ribbon
Tronox hands over LED projects to local community
14th March 2022 By: Darren Parker

Mineral sands miner Tronox South Africa last week handed over four local economic development (LED) projects to local communities surrounding its Fairbreeze project near Richards Bay, in... 


India will ensure steady coking coal cargoes to allay supply concerns
11th March 2022 By: Reuters

India will take steps to ensure a steady supply of coking coal for domestic steel companies, which are struggling with cargo disruptions and rocketing prices in the wake of Russia's invasion of... 


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On-The-Air (11/03/2022)
11th March 2022 By: Martin Creamer

Every Friday, SAfm’s radio anchor Sakina Kamwendo speaks to Martin Creamer, publishing editor of Engineering News & Mining Weekly. Reported here is this Friday’s At the Coalface transcript:... 


MAC president and CEO Pierre Gratton has warned that Canada's position as mining leader is slipping
Gratton says Canada should do more to seize mining opportunities 
10th March 2022 By: Mariaan Webb

Canada has long been the dominant global mining nation – in mineral production, mining finance, mining services and supplies, and sustainability and safety, but Mining Association of Canada (MAC)... 


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Solidarity accepts Sibanye’s final wage offer
2nd March 2022 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Trade union Solidarity says it has informed precious metals miner Sibanye-Stillwater that it accepts the company’s latest offer of a 5% wage increase for members employed at Sibanye’s South African... 


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Projects in Progress 2022 (First Edition)
1st March 2022 By: Creamer Media Reporter

South Africa has made investment, especially investment in infrastructure, a key priority as it desperately seeks to reignite growth and spur employment creation through the Economic Reconstruction... 


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Udumo Adit housing relocation project 80% complete
25th February 2022 By: Theresa Bhowan-Rajah

Coal mining company Kangra, a subsidiary of mining investment company Menar, is nearing the completion of its Udumo Adit housing relocation project, in Donkerhoek, Mpumalanga. Udumo shaft... 


A 3 D home made by using the COBOD BOD2 3D construction printer, at a test site in Nairobia Kenya headed by housing firm 14Trees
First 3D printed house in Kenya
18th February 2022

In October the first three-dimensional- (3D-) printed demonstration house was constructed by sustainable and affordable housing group 14Trees in Nairobi, Kenya. The house is also the first... 


Construction of Polihali Village and visitors’ lodge starts
4th February 2022 By: Natasha Odendaal

The construction of permanent housing, visitors’ lodge and associated infrastructure at the Polihali Village started in January after development agency Lesotho Highlands Development Authority... 


LED lighting for GIZ Energy Efficiency projects
31st January 2022

BEKA Schréder is proud to be part of an Energy Efficient Street Lighting Retrofit Project implemented by GIZ German Development Cooperation and Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE),... 


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Dasa uranium project, Niger
14th January 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

Global Atomic has broken ground at its Dasa uranium project. 


Keliber secures €7m grant for sustainable solutions
3rd January 2022 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Finnish investor Business Finland has granted mining and battery chemical company Keliber Technology Oy investment funding of €7-million.  The funds are intended for the acquisition of technology... 


Christmas comes early for Qld mining communities
14th December 2021 By: Esmarie Iannucci

The Queensland government on Tuesday announced that 15 resources communities are set to share in just over A$47-million thanks to joint government and resources sector funding. Deputy Premier and... 


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Global Atomic breaks ground early, targets yellowcake sales in early 2025
13th December 2021 By: Mariaan Webb

Canadian project developer Global Atomic has broken ground at its Dasa uranium project, in Niger, almost two months ahead of schedule. The board in November made a production decision to proceed... 


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Sedibelo appoints Lael Bethlehem as chief ESG officer
6th December 2021 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Midtier platinum group metals producer Sedibelo Platinum Mines has appointed Lael Bethlehem senior executive responsible for environmental, social and governance (ESG) affairs with immediate... 


LED retrofit lighting solution for Gaborone Airport
30th November 2021

BEKA Schréder has supplied the LED retrofit lighting solution at Sir Seretse Khama International Airport in Botswana. This airport is located about 10 km north of the city of Gaborone and offers... 


The BMG Enerpac E-pulse pumps
Hydraulic pumps deliver flow, convenience and precision
26th November 2021

Industrial equipment supplier BMG’s range of portable hydraulic electric Enerpac E-pulse pumps is critical to all 700 bar – 10 000 psi operating hydraulic systems. These E-pulse pumps have... 


the BMG SF heavy duty pump
Lubrication pump systems enhance hydraulic components
26th November 2021

Industrial equipment supplier BMG’s range of Steimel lubricant and feed gear pumps – the SF series – is used mainly on oil lube systems in mines, steel works, power stations and general industry... 


Company provides new filtration solutions
26th November 2021

With the growing trend for diesel-fuelled equipment, industrial equipment supplier BMG has recognised a demand for the supply of cleaner, non-contaminated diesel and lubricant oils, says BMG fluid... 


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Recycled rubber can reduce environmental impact
26th November 2021 By: Nadine Ramdass

Recycled rubber manufacturer Xtyre Global provides patented products made from recycled tyres that can replace wood and plastic products, particularly in the industrial environment. Xtyre Global... 


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Shanghai zinc gains as Glencore maintenance plan fuels supply fears
23rd November 2021 By: Reuters

Shanghai zinc prices firmed on Tuesday, hitting their highest levels in nearly three weeks, on global supply concerns after miner and commodity trader Glencore announced plans to put its zinc... 


LSFB creates faster, more economical construction
19th November 2021 By: Claire O'Reilly

Developers, local authorities and housing associations are quickly embracing steel framing technology, such as light-steel-frame building (LSFB), says the International Zinc Association Africa Desk... 


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