Mining

Mining explosives and chemicals group AECI is preparing to invest between R700-million and R900-million to modernise its historic Modderfontein facility, in Gauteng, which the group views as key to... 

Schneider Electric, a global energy technology leader, will at this year’s Electra Mining 2026, held from 7-11 September 2026 at the JHB Expo Centre, Nasrec, demonstrate how AI-enabled... 

Vashnee Naicker's vision for women in engineering “The challenges facing our country, from infrastructure development to industrial growth and sustainability, require diverse perspectives,... 

Africa’s energy conversation has matured. The debate is no longer only about generation capacity shortfalls or policy intent. Increasingly, the defining question has moved on as to whether the... 

Mining is often associated with heavy machinery, engineering and underground operations, but behind every successful project is a diverse team of professionals whose contributions keep operations... 

Johannesburg- and Australia-listed Southern Palladium's share price on the JSE jumped by nearly 28% on August 11 after the company confirmed that South Africa's Department of Mineral and Petroleum... 

Embattled nickel and cobalt refiner Sherritt International Corporation has confirmed receipt of an unsolicited, non-binding proposal from a consortium comprised of Kyma Capital, Glencore and a US... 

Coal India, the world's largest coal miner, is considering acquiring a unit of Canada's Wealth Minerals with lithium mining assets in Chile, two sources familiar with the matter said. The move... 

Mining has never been more complex. Across Africa, mining companies are under increasing pressure to improve productivity, strengthen safety, adopt rapidly evolving technologies and meet increasing... 

Technology provides data, alerts and insights, but it cannot replace experience earned in the field. Across the mining industry, many critical maintenance and reliability decisions still depend on... 

Natural hydrogen explorer Max Power Mining Corporation has entered into a strategic private placement financing agreement with Canadian billionaire investor Eric Sprott for gross proceeds of... 

Canadian base and precious metals miner Hudbay Minerals has appointed Thomas Schulz director, bringing to the position extensive leadership experience in the global mining industry. Hudbay... 

State-run Hindustan Copper plans to sell copper concentrate produced by mines it is acquiring from Chile's Codelco to Hindalco and Adani, aiming to meet India's growing appetite for the red metal,... 

Africa must seize the global critical minerals opportunity to accelerate industrialisation, create jobs and deepen regional economic integration rather than continue exporting raw materials,... 

By: Mike Snell, Director Projects – WA & Africa, Ausenco In mining project delivery, few decisions can have a bigger impact on cost, schedule and risk than the execution strategies chosen early in... 

Martin Creamer talks about energy-saving smelting technology; ARM growth projects and increased iron-ore demand  

Canadian precious metals mining company Aya Gold & Silver has acquired a strategic exploration portfolio comprising three mining licences and 18 exploration permits covering about 259 km² of land... 

Khwee, Botswana - Debswana Diamond Company, in partnership with the Boteti District Council, has officially handed over the Khwee Community Ranch, a project aimed at strengthening food security,... 

Thermal coal producer Thungela Resources says it expects its earnings per share (EPS) for the six months to June 30 to be between 457% and 475% higher year-on-year at between R10.75 and 11.10. That...