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Integrated workflow improves blasting
14th August 2026 By: Lynne Davies

Unlike traditional blasting practices where individual activities are often managed independently, an integrated workflow ensures that planning, execution and performance evaluation are fully... 


AECI CEO Alan Dickson
AECI gearing up to invest up to R900m in Modderfontein optimisation
11th August 2026 By: Terence Creamer

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... 


Centre for Science, Technology and Innovation Indicators research specialist Dr Amy Kahn.
Is South African mining’s modernisation urgency falling largely on deaf ears?
6th August 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Despite South African mining ending up tenth in a ten-country global benchmarking exercise, two-thirds of the respondents who participated in a survey appear to be more intent on just doing the... 


Centre for Science Technology and Innovation Indicators’ senior research specialist Dr Kgabo H Ramoroka.
Considerable room to increase mining’s innovation intensity, survey finds
4th August 2026 By: Martin Creamer

The results of a study on the modernisation of South African mining indicate that there is considerable room to increase innovation participation and intensity across the firms surveyed. The... 


PwC Associate Director Smart Mining South Africa Ian Mackay.
AI can help fill South Africa’s cadastre with deposits, mine modernising event hears
27th July 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Instead of relying primarily on traditional geological interpretation, South Africa can turn to AI for help in the same way as has been done with huge success to discover Zambia’s biggest copper... 


Minerals Council South Africa CEO Mzila Mthenjane.
Industry leaders, researchers, govt partners, innovators gather to modernise mining
23rd July 2026 By: Martin Creamer

The future of modernisation in South African mining will not be forged by individual companies or institutions working in isolation but collectively by industry leaders, researchers, government... 


a remotely set up modular emulsions manufacturing plant designed by BME
Modular emulsion plants benefit remote mines
10th July 2026 By: Halima Frost

Mining explosives and blasting technology supplier BME’s modular emulsion manufacturing plants are addressing the extreme and remote conditions of the African mining sector, as they reduce exposure... 


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Omnia delivers strong performance in challenging period
8th June 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

JSE-listed Omnia achieved a strong performance for the financial year ended March 31, with its diversified business model and execution in its Agriculture and Mining segments enabling it to weather... 


Alan Dickson
AECI appoints Alan Dickson CEO
1st June 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

Chemicals and mining explosives company AECI has appointed Alan Dickson group CEO and executive director, with effect from July 1, following the conclusion of a formal selection process led by the... 


Minerals Council South Africa CEO Mzila Mthenjane.
Mining can unlock growth, skills, job creation, Minerals Council AGM hears
27th May 2026 By: Martin Creamer

With disciplined policy reform, modernisation and partnerships, mining can elevate South Africa’s economic development, industrial capability and social progress. “We can unlock growth, skills and... 


Minerals Council South Africa President Paul Dunne.
Urgent need for one-stop mineral rights shop, Minerals Council points out
27th May 2026 By: Martin Creamer

There is an urgent need for a one-stop shop for mineral right applications to coordinate and align all relevant regulations from other departments, to streamline and expedite approval processes.... 


Fertiliser manufactured by Omnia being moved on a farm
Omnia reports strong cash position, flags higher full-year earnings
25th May 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

JSE-listed Omnia expects to report a 21% to 27% increase in earnings per share (EPS) to between R8.37 and R8.79 for the financial year ended March 31, compared with the EPS of R6.92 reported for... 


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Blasting programme improves skills
22nd May 2026

The flagship Blasting Assistant Trainee Programme of blasting solutions specialist BME is positively transforming lives in South Africa’s mining communities by empowering individuals with... 


Qala Shallows mining personnel.
Gold mining on City of Gold's doorstep wins broader bank support
21st May 2026 By: Martin Creamer

A binding term sheet for a senior loan facility of up to a R875-million has been secured by West Wits Mining, which is reviving gold mining on the very doorstep of the City of Gold. The new loan... 


An image of BME's AXXIS Titanium system
Blasting solution meets Zambia’s complex geology demands
8th May 2026

Owing to the complexity and variability of Southern Africa’s geology, mining operations require innovative, robust technology capable of custom blast patterns. Explosives manufacturer BME’s... 


Discussion panel and attendees at Memsa event to boost opportunities for South Africa’s OEMs.
Growth’s not an entitlement, investment’s not a given, Memsa event hears
20th April 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Growth is not an entitlement and capital investment is not a given. These were two key points that Minerals Council South Africa CEO Mzila Mthenjane emphasised during a Mining Equipment... 


Pan African Resources Evader solar farm.
Eskom confident of meeting winter demand, Minerals Council South Africa indicates
10th April 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Amid the expectation of Eskom publishing its winter outlook later this month, the State-owned power utility has meanwhile expressed confidence that it will be able to meet electricity demand as... 


Underground at Orion's PCZM copper and zinc mine in Prieska.
South Africa’s State-owned IDC to convert Orion loan into equity
2nd April 2026 By: Martin Creamer

South Africa’s State-owned Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) has agreed to convert its convertible loan facility to the Sydney-and Johannesburg-listed Orion Minerals into equity. Orion is... 


Master Drilling CEO Danie Pretorius.
Proudly South African drill rigs without human intervention on way
31st March 2026 By: Martin Creamer

South Africa’s Master Drilling, the Fochville-based company which on Tuesday reported a $292-million revenue record plus a nigh billion-dollar 2026 order book, is introducing autonomous drilling... 


Minerals Council South Africa Acting Chief Economist Bongani Motsa.
Flow-through can advance South African exploration, says Minerals Council economist
30th March 2026 By: Martin Creamer

The introduction of a flow-through shares incentive scheme by the South African government would solve this country’s exploration problems. A slide with words to that effect was prominently... 


Minerals Council South Africa CEO Mzila Mthenjane.
Minerals Council CEO reiterates need for coordinated cross-govt policy environment
27th March 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Minerals Council South Africa CEO Mzila Mthenjane on Friday reiterated South Africa’s urgent need for a coordinated cross-government policy environment directed at stimulating responsible and... 


Uranium and gold opportunities.
More steps being taken to advance promising South African uranium/gold endowment
24th March 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Uranium development company Neo Energy Metals stated in a London Stock Exchange announcement on Tuesday, March 24, that it is negotiating an agreement with Sibanye-Stillwater to secure unrestricted... 


Harmony Gold CEO Beyers Nel (right) interviewed by Mining Weekly's Martin Creamer.
Harmony studying high-margin surface gold projects in Free State and West Wits
12th March 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Harmony Gold Mining Company is progressing studies to recover the gold from its Free State tailings dams as well as those that span the West Wits area around its Mponeng gold mine. The Johannesburg... 


Minerals Council South Africa CEO Mzila Mthenjane.
Turn wealth beneath soil into prosperity for all, Minerals Council CEO pleads
10th March 2026 By: Martin Creamer

South Africa’s mining sector must be a national economic priority so as to unleash its inherent and powerful multiplier effects, make inroads into high levels of unemployment and contribute to... 


An image of BME electronic detonator manufacturing plant
Explosives maker eyes Canada expansion with production complex
27th February 2026

Having completed the construction of its electronic detonator manufacturing plant in Canada, blasting solutions provider BME Mining Canada, a division of the JSE-listed Omnia Group, is forging... 


Globally rated Metals & Mining Analyst and Portfolio Manager Shamim Mansoor.
Turning wealth in ground into wealth for South Africa’s people is a must, says analyst
26th February 2026 By: Martin Creamer

South Africa is at a pivotal juncture. It can choose to remain a supplier of raw commodities that enrich other countries or become a global leader in mineral‑based industries, says globally rated... 


AECI interim group CEO Dean Murray
AECI grows Ebitda, Ebitda margin; to invest in plants and equipment in 2026
25th February 2026 By: Schalk Burger

JSE-listed mining and chemicals multinational AECI posted revenue of R32.1-billion for the year ended December 31, 2025, which was down 4% on the prior year; however, it achieved record earnings... 


Orion CEO Tony Lennox.
With BHP Xplor, Orion’s looking to longer-term South Africa exploration potential
17th February 2026 By: Martin Creamer

With the benefit of attracting BHP Xplor into our organisation, we’re looking to longer-term exploration potential in the Northern Cape, Orion Minerals CEO Tony Lennox told Mining Weekly in a Zoom... 


BME Mining Chemicals GM Lefa Masiuana talks to Engineering News & Mining Weekly at Investing in African Mining Indaba in Cape Town
BME Metallurgy positioned to better serve African mining industry
11th February 2026

BME Metallurgy is the minerals processing division of explosives manufacturer BME, a subsidiary of diversified chemicals group Omnia Holdings. It was previously known as Protea Mining Chemicals... 


Enaex Africa CEO Francisco Baudrand talks to Engineering News & Mining Weekly at Investing in African Mining Indaba in Cape Town
Enaex Africa's expertise translate into real value for African mining operations
10th February 2026

Enaex Africa is a specialist provider of industrial explosives, initiating systems and integrated blasting services to Africa’s mining and quarrying sectors. As part of the global Enaex Group, the... 


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