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Matsa optimises plans for Fortitude at Lake Carey
4th October 2021 By: Esmarie Iannucci

An updated optimisation study into the Fortitude pit, at ASX-listed Matsa Resource’s Lake Carey gold project, in Western Australia, has shown that the pit could produce a potential cash surplus of... 


Vimy to start early works at WA uranium project
1st October 2021 By: Mariaan Webb

The Western Australian government has approved the Mulga Rock mining proposal and associated mine closure plan, clearing the way for developer Vimy Resources to implement an early works programme.... 


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Manono lithium/tin project, Democratic Republic of Congo – update
1st October 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

AVZ Minerals has started an expansion scenario study for the project. 


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Uis tin mine Phase 1 expansion project, Namibia – update
1st October 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

The expansion project has started. 


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ABB secures integrated automation, power system order for Gold Fields' Salares Norte mine
27th September 2021 By: Schalk Burger

Industrial technologies multinational ABB will provide six electrical rooms and an integrated digital system solution based on the ABB Ability 800xA distributed control system (DCS) to  gold miner... 


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Lindi Jumbo graphite project, Tanzania – update
24th September 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

Walkabout Resources has reported that mine construction is on track. 


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Uis tin mine Phase 1 expansion project, Namibia – update
24th September 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

AfriTin Mining has entered into a five-year loan agreement with Standard Bank Namibia to fund the Phase 1 expansion of its processing plant at the Uis tin mine. 


BlueRock records good interim progress
20th September 2021 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Aim-listed BlueRock Diamonds recorded good progress on a number of fronts during the six months ended June 30, chairperson Mike Houston says, despite a challenging period and delays in the... 


Walkabout confident of meeting development targets at Lindi Jumbo
20th September 2021 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

ASX-listed graphite developer Walkabout Resources says mine construction at its Lindi Jumbo graphite mine development, in south-eastern Tanzania, is on track. The company has started the... 


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Katlego Makgata
17th September 2021 By: Martin Zhuwakinyu

This week we profiole Katlego Makgata, MD of Leoka Engineering, which procvides project management, design and engineering services, mainly in the mining sector 


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CRH Africa
17th September 2021

As a leading supplier of world class metal components, CRH-Africa is known for its complete product development process, engineering, tooling, and manufacturing expertise and capacity to produce... 


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Krone-Endora at Venetia project expansion, South Africa – update
17th September 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

Diamcor Mining has completed the first phase of planned upgrades at the Krone-Endora at Venetia project ahead of schedule. 


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Uis tin mine Phase 1 expansion project, Namibia – update
17th September 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

AfriTin Mining has said that it is excited about the opportunity to diversify and consolidate its techmetal exposure, after receiving positive preliminary results from lithium beneficiation... 


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Coal mining value-service partnership ready to raise uptime of SA power plants
15th September 2021

In a country such as South Africa that relies heavily on coal production for electricity generation, the quality of the fuel can determine the difference between a fully operational power plant and... 


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Matla life-of-mine projects, South Africa – update
3rd September 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

Exxaro Resources has reported that construction is continuing on all four projects. 


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Mulga Rock uranium project, Australia – update
3rd September 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

The project management plan for the project has been approved.  


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Oyu Tolgoi underground mine project, Mongolia – update
3rd September 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

Rio Tinto is willing to cut interest rates on loans to the Mongolian government given to fund government’s share of the construction costs at the Oyu Tolgoi copper/gold mine. 


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Rio Tinto ready to cut rates on loans to Mongolia for Oyu Tolgoi development - report
30th August 2021 By: Reuters

Global miner Rio Tinto is willing to cut interest rates on loans to the Mongolian government, given to fund its share of the construction costs at the Oyu Tolgoi copper/gold mine, the Financial... 


Mulga Rock one step closer to development
27th August 2021 By: Esmarie Iannucci

The Western Australian Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety (DMIRS) has approved ASX-listed Vimy Resources' project management plan for its Mulga Rock uranium project. The DMIRS... 


Woodside joins forces with MAN Energy
27th August 2021 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Oil and gas major Woodside has inked a cooperation agreement with MAN Energy Solutions to commercialise a liquefied natural gas (LNG) technology for small- to mid-scale LNG production. Known as... 


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The importance of organisational culture in supporting women
27th August 2021

Project developer G7 Renewable Energies head of development Karen de Bruyn has spoken about the importance of organisational culture in supporting careers for women in previously male dominated... 


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First Cobalt refinery project, Canada – update
27th August 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

First Cobalt has secured a debt and brokered equity financing package for the construction of its refinery in Ontario. 


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Matla life-of-mine projects, South Africa – update
27th August 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

Exxaro Resources has reported that construction is progressing on all four projects. 


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Yangibana rare earths project, Australia – update
27th August 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

Hastings Technology has reported a 26% upgrade to the life-of-mine total rare-earth oxide head grade at its Yangibana project. 


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First Cobalt secures $45m for refinery construction
24th August 2021 By: Mariaan Webb

Battery materials company First Cobalt has secured a $45-million debt and brokered equity financing package for the construction of its refinery in Ontario, it announced on Monday. "This is one of... 


Hummingbird’s all-in sustaining costs improve in the second quarter
20th August 2021 By: Donna Slater

Aim-listed gold miner Hummingbird Resources reports that although its revenue of $87-million for the six months ended June 30 was lower than the $92-million of the corresponding period in 2020, its... 


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Oyu Tolgoi review raises doubts over Rio Tinto stance on cost overruns
10th August 2021 By: Reuters

Turquoise Hill Resources said an independent review of$1.4-billion in cost overruns at the Oyu Tolgoi mine in Mongolia suggested that the project's troubles were not caused by the geology issues... 


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UMS leads the way for women in mining
6th August 2021

While it is clear that women in mining are a minority, and that long-term thinking is needed to increase accessibility for, and the development of, women in the mining sector, companies such as... 


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SSG Group-KEY360 - Project management consulting
30th July 2021

Year of formation and Background to founding: The SSG Group of Companies was founded by Steven Golding in 2005, initially to facilitate additional income from odd consulting jobs. Early days were... 


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PhotoSat Information - Elevation surveying for resource development and earthworks construction
30th July 2021

Year of Formation and Background to Founding: PhotoSat was founded in 1993 by Gerry Mitchell, a Professional Geophysicist and Professional Geoscientist. Before stepping out as an entrepreneur,... 


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Zest WEG - Electrical and electronic manufacturing for all sectors
30th July 2021

Year of Formation and Background to Founding: Zest Electric Motors was founded in South Africa by James Blakemore in 1980, selling WEG electric motors and has been affiliated with WEG Brazil from... 


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Tulkubash oxide gold project, Kyrgyzstan – update
30th July 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

Charaat Gold Holdings has reported that although the seizure of the Kumtor mine has delayed debt financing for the proposed Tulkubash mine, the project’s timeline has not materially shifted. 


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Yangibana rare earths project, Australia
30th July 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

Hastings Technology has reported an increase in the total rare-earth oxide reserve estimate at its Yangibana project. 


UMS leads the way forward for women in mining
27th July 2021

While it is clear that women in mining are a minority, and that long-term thinking is needed to increase accessibility and development of women in the mining sector, companies such as United Mining... 


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NONKULULEKO SINDANE
Mariswe - A vital and rewarding African footprint
27th July 2021

As Mariswe approaches its 50th anniversary as a respected South African consulting engineering business in 2022, CEO Nonkululeko Sindane reflects that its success has resulted from opportunities... 


Unified brand for United Mining Services
26th July 2021

Six years after the acquisition of industry icon Shaft Sinkers and its design counterpart METS (Mining Engineering Technical Services), the UMS (United Mining Services) Group is ready to present a... 


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Municipalities’ project management falling short
23rd July 2021 By: Darren Parker

Municipalities are falling short in terms of project management in “nearly all aspects”, University of Pretoria (UP) project management associate Professor Giel Bekker tells Engineering News.... 


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Young African project leaders highlighted
23rd July 2021

Industry association Project Management Institute (PMI) announced its second yearly Future 50 list, which features 50 rising leaders using bold and innovative thinking to transform the world... 


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Project management firm upgrades sugar factory
23rd July 2021

Consulting engineering and project management solutions company Bosch Projects was appointed by wattle bark miller and sugar producer UCL Company to undertake three major projects for the recent... 


In push to supply Tesla, Piedmont Lithium irks North Carolina neighbours
20th July 2021 By: Reuters

In its quest to build one of the largest lithium mines in the US, Piedmont Lithium has overlooked one crucial constituency: its North Carolina neighbours. Piedmont last autumn signed a deal to... 


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Mine achieves massive earnings boost after employing four more people
19th July 2021 By: Martin Creamer

Guided by a value driver tree (VDT) study, an opencast mine increased its earnings massively after employing four additional operators at comparatively negligible cost. The operation’s earnings... 


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Long-term sector growth can increase exports
Draft mandate clarifies TWG’s directive
16th July 2021 By: Nadine Ramdass

The mandate document submitted by the agricultural and agroprocessing sector’s Technical Working Group (TWG), clarifies the core mandates of the sector’s group. This is in line with the Sustainable... 


Women encouraged to enter engineering field
16th July 2021 By: Natasha Odendaal

As the celebrations of the eighth International Women in Engineering Day (INWED), themed Engineering Heroes, wraps up for another year, South African engineers are encouraging more women to enter... 


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