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Santa Luz gold project, Brazil – update
8th April 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

Equinox Gold has poured its first gol from the project. 


Construction at Hummingbird's Kouroussa project remains on track
6th April 2022 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Aim-listed Hummingbird Resources says construction of its Kouroussa gold mine, in Guinea, continues to advance rapidly and remains on track to achieve the first gold pour by the end of the second... 


An image of construction activities taking place at the Platreef project site, with shaft 1 depicted on the left, and the high-to-collar advancement for shaft 2 portrayed on the right
Equipping, changeover on track for March
1st April 2022

Diversified mining company Ivanhoe Mines is expected to complete the equipping and changeover of its Platreef Project Shaft 1 by the end of last month. The construction of the 996-m-level station... 


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No ‘mucking about’ with safety for UMS
1st April 2022

Shaft sinking company United Mining Services (UMS) boasts shaft sinking innovations that the company is applying across its international projects, says CEO Digby Glover. Throughout its 60-year... 


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San Rafael mine, Mexico
1st April 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

A gold/copper mine in the Cosalá district of Sinaloa, Mexico. 


Sedibelo Platinum Mines Limited involved in the exploration, processing of Platinum Group Metals mineral deposits
30th March 2022

Fully integrated Sedibelo Platinum Mines Limited (SPM), is involved in the exploration, development, operation, and processing of Platinum Group Metals (PGM) mineral deposits in the Bushveld... 


Municipality workers using a high pressure pumping unit to clean out sewers and drains to maintain municipal infrastructure
Pumps supplier offers solution to municipal woes
25th March 2022

Local pumps manufacturer Werner Pumps is poised to assist with service delivery solutions for wastewater and sewerage system maintenance and repairs, says Werner Pumps MD Sebastian Werner. He... 


China faces challenges supplying Russia with alumina - analysts
24th March 2022 By: Reuters

Russia might look to its giant neighbour to replace Australian alumina supplies cut off by sanctions, but Chinese aluminium smelters need all the feedstock they can get and may be worried about... 


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Inspections, solutions specialist expands in water sector
18th March 2022 By: Nadine Ramdass

Material testing and inspection services specialist Dekra Industrial has expanded its services to the water industry. The company saw a need for its non-destructive testing (NDT) and inspection... 


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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... 


New strategy and more funding for critical minerals
16th March 2022 By: Esmarie Iannucci

The Australian government on Wednesday unveiled a package of measures to unlock Australia’s critical minerals potential, including a A$200-million Accelerator grants program, A$50-million to... 


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Can SA address its water crisis?
10th March 2022

In 2021 President Ramaphosa appointed a new minister, Senzo Mchunu, to head up the water and sanitation portfolio. This was followed by the appointed by Dr Sean Phillips, a qualified engineer, as... 


Suvo's kaolin could answer green cement question
10th March 2022 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Kaolin producer Suvo Strategic Minerals has inked an agreement with Curtin University to investigate the application of high reactivity metakaolin (HRM) as a sustainable solution in decarbonising... 


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Share sell off undermines community’s influence on regional job sustainability – RBPlat
8th March 2022 By: Martin Creamer

Platinum group metals (PGM) mining company Royal Bafokeng Platinum (RBPlat) CEO Steve Phiri on Tuesday criticised the sell-off of RBPlat shares by Royal Bafokeng Holdings (RBH) to Northam Platinum... 


Toyota sees 540 000-plus new-vehicle market this year, aims for 40% of passenger-car sales being NEVs by 2025
25th February 2022 By: Irma Venter

Total new-vehicle sales in South Africa should reach at least 540 000 units this year, says Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM) president and CEO Andrew Kirby. “The breakdown for this year’s forecast... 


Mayur and First Graphene join forces in carbon battle
22nd February 2022 By: Esmarie Iannucci

ASX-listed Mayur Resources has inked a collaboration agreement with fellow-listed listed First Graphene for the development of graphene derived additives for cement manufacturing specific to low... 


LED lighting solution for Shell service station
21st February 2022

BEKA Schréder has supplied the LED lighting solution for the Shell service station located on the busy Bottelary Road just off the R300 in Brackenfell, Cape Town. Shell Brackengate @R300 is a newly... 


Emerson's new light models to the Appleton TL LED range
Light range expansion increases safety and productivity
18th February 2022

Global technology and engineering company Emerson added new models to its Appleton TL light emitting diode (LED) temporary work light family last month. These new models enable electricians;... 


A group of SMME entrepreneurs at the Afrisam ‘Correct use of cement in concrete, plaster and mortar applications’ day held in September
Manufacturer hosts training day for SMMEs
18th February 2022

Local cement and construction materials manufacturer AfriSam hosted 60 small, medium-sized and microenterprises (SMMEs) from different communities surrounding its Jukskei and Eikenhof quarries,... 


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No one-size-fits-all for mine decarbonisation – engineering firm
18th February 2022 By: Nadine Ramdass

Mining operations are energy intensive, with energy representing one of the sector’s biggest operational costs. Fossil fuels remain the primary feedstock, which leaves miners exposed to volatile... 


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Teck pilots fully electric on-highway truck to haul copper
15th February 2022 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Canadian mining group Teck Resources on Tuesday announced the pilot of a fully electric on-highway transport truck to haul copper concentrate, marking what it says is the first use of a... 


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Mixed reaction from business to SoNA
11th February 2022 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Business organisation Business Leadership South Africa CEO Busi Mavuso says business was hoping for a greater sense of urgency and stronger commitment from President Cyril Ramaphosa’s State of the... 


Company supplies HDPE pipes for new road in Ogiek
28th January 2022

The construction of the new road near Ogiek Secondary School, which is nearly complete, is set to transform the Ogiek community in Njoro, Nakuru County in Kenya by giving them easier access to... 


BIOROTOR Biorotors modular Rotating Biological Contactor (RBC) which could be retrofitted to the existing RBC infrastructure, presented the ideal solution for this project
Solution to sewage treatment facility issues
21st January 2022

Tarcron Projects was appointed by Musina municipality in the Vhembe district to find a sustainable solution that would be fit for purpose, robust and simple for the small municipality to operate... 


Endeavour Silver publishes new sustainability strategy for 2022 to 2024
6th January 2022 By: Donna Slater

TSX- and NYSE-listed midtier precious metals miner Endeavour Silver Corporation has published its new sustainability strategy for 2022 to 2024 that sets out its priorities, actions and targets over... 


Rio opens extended Kitimat wharf
10th December 2021 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Diversified miner Rio Tinto and energy provider LNG Canada have opened a newly extended wharf that will increase the capacity of Rio’s port facilities in Kitimat and support economic... 


An image of the feed pump to the modular pilot plant for the main plant
Suppliers partner to deliver project
10th December 2021

Industrial equipment supplier Verder Pumps South Africa, a market leader in advanced industrial pumping solutions, announced that it had been selected as one of the preferred pump suppliers for... 


Image of equipment at the the Carmichael mine
Carmichael coal mine project, Australia – update
10th December 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

The Queensland Resources Council has called for tougher penalties for protestors who break the law and disrupt the lawful activities of mining companies. 


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Geosynthetics implemented in oil storage facility
26th November 2021 By: Anna Moross

Fibertex South Africa has supplied geosynthetics for the reinforcement, protection and leak detection of the oil tanks at an oil storage facility in the Port of Saldanha, in the Western Cape. 


Verder Pumps partner with ProProcess on Anglo American project
23rd November 2021

Verder Pumps South Africa, a market leader in advanced industrial pumping solutions, has been selected as one of the preferred pumps suppliers for Anglo American Platinum’s new Modular Fines... 


Bulk air coolers being installed at Brazilian mine
Cooling solution provided for Brazilian mine
19th November 2021 By: Theresa Bhowan-Rajah

The Pilar mine at the Caraiba mining complex in north-eastern Bahia, in Brazil, will soon own a turnkey, “high-tech, safe and efficient” underground mine cooling system, supplied by air and gas... 


Mining projects will come if Colombia solves bottlenecks - Vice Minister
18th November 2021 By: Reuters

Colombia will easily attract major mining investment by solving licensing and regulatory bottlenecks and dealing with security issues comprehensively, the vice minister of mines said on Wednesday.... 


WDC sees green shoots of progress in responsible diamond sourcing discussions
15th November 2021 By: Marleny Arnoldi

At the closing session of the 2021 Kimberley Process (KP) Plenary on November 12, World Diamond Council (WDC) president Edward Asscher was encouraged by the KP’s constructive discussions and its... 


Congo lawmakers tell Barrick to secure mine perimeter after deadly protest
11th November 2021 By: Reuters

Lawmakers in Democratic Republic of Congo have asked Barrick Gold Corp to secure the perimeter of its Kibali gold mine after a protest last month over the eviction of people living on the company's... 


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South Deep is Gold Fields’ star performer
11th November 2021 By: Martin Creamer

Mechanised underground Gauteng gold mine South Deep has been hailed by a solidly performing Gold Fields as its star in the three months to September 30. Gold Fields CEO Chris Griffith singled out... 


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FFI targets green hydrogen in Jordan
4th November 2021 By: Esmarie Iannucci

The green energy arm of iron-ore major Fortescue Metals, Fortescue Future Industries (FFI) will partner with the Kingdom of Jordan to conduct studies to develop green hydrogen production through... 


A banner advertising the UN Climate Change Conference (COP 26) where world leaders discuss how to tackle climate change on a global scale.
UN climate summit starts under cloud after G-20 dodges hard questions
1st November 2021 By: Bloomberg

Climate negotiators at the COP26 summit were banking on the world’s most powerful leaders to give them a boost before they embark on two weeks of fraught discussions over who should do what to slow... 


An image of the digital design of the national route 3 project Mappings
Innovation implemented in road project
29th October 2021 By: Anna Moross

Consulting engineers firm WSP has used not only innovative technology in the upgrading of the National Route 3 (N3) project but also aims to ensure the use of sustainable materials throughout... 


Image shows hand holding rare earths
EPA approves Lynas plant in WA
22nd October 2021 By: Esmarie Iannucci

The Western Australian Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) this week granted environmental approval for rare earths producer Lynas to develop its rare earth processing facility. Lynas is... 


Image of sand blowing of the back of an open truck at a mine
Illegal sand mines continue to profit
22nd October 2021 By: Claire O'Reilly

Statistics released by the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) inaccurately reflect the volume of illegal mining operations in South Africa, says mining industry body Aspasa (formerly... 


An image of Marshall Muthen WSP in Africa’s highways, intelligent transportation systems (ITS) and rail director
New methods, technology key in driving net zero goal
22nd October 2021 By: Anna Moross

The South African road infrastructure and construction industry can learn from international markets and apply several key lessons on its journey to achieving the goal of net zero, ensuring a... 


Pure Hydrogen taps the vehicle market
21st October 2021 By: Esmarie Iannucci

ASX-listed Pure Hydrogen will acquire an initial 24% interest in hydrogen fuel cell vehicle company H2X Global and establishing Pure X Mobility as an entity for the development of hydrogen fuel... 


A large ocean bearing vessel with LNG Gas from Mozambique and other parts of the world to South Africa.
Need for training in LNG sector recognised
15th October 2021 By: Halima Frost

With liquefied natural gas (LNG) expected to grow exponentially over the next five years, owing to the global drive to greener power generation, diverse consulting service provider Synergy Oil &... 


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