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Odysseus nickel project, Australia – update
8th October 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

Western Areas has announced first ore production at the project. 


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BHP makes inroads into carbon neutral copper in the US
7th October 2021 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Mining major BHP has collaborated with US copper cable and wire manufacturer Southwire, for its first carbon neutral copper cathode delivery. The miner has delivered copper from its mines in Chile... 


Odysseus strikes first ore
5th October 2021 By: Esmarie Iannucci

ASX-listed Western Areas has announced first ore production at its Odysseus project, in Western Australia. MD Dan Lougher said on Tuesday that first development ore at the Odysseus south orebody... 


Made-from-carbon-dioxide concrete, lululemons and diamonds spark investor excitement
4th October 2021 By: Reuters

What do diamonds, sunglasses, high-end lululemon sportswear and concrete have to do with climate change? They can all be made using carbon dioxide (CO2), locking up the planet warming gas. And tech... 


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Wind energy push could help turbocharge SA’s economic recovery
1st October 2021 By: Simone Liedtke

The restart of the Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme’s (REIPPPP’s) Bid Window 5 (BW5), following a considerable hiatus, has brought with it with substantial... 


Chile copper output down in August as labour strikes dog production
30th September 2021 By: Reuters

Copper production in Chile, the world's top copper producer, dropped 4.6% year-on-year in August amid falling ore grades and labor strikes at key deposits, government statistics agency INE said on... 


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Industry developed through strategy
24th September 2021 By: Anna Moross

While the Aluminium Federation of South Africa’s (AFSA’s) role in the South African Aluminium Industry Roadmap (SAAIR) has been to promote the roadmap and ensure that policymakers are aware of the... 


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Rubble recycling not seen as economically viable
24th September 2021 By: Darren Parker

The recycling of construction and demolition materials in South Africa is behind the global curve, partly because it is generally not viewed as economically viable by the vast majority of local... 


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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. 


Zincodic ISO 12944 IM3 4000hrs zinc cathodic coating - Principal Manufacturer
Zincodic ISO 12944 IM3 4000hrs zinc cathodic coating - Principal Manufacturer
23rd September 2021

Zincodic creates locally manufactured, environment-friendly corrosion protection products of the highest quality.  


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China to stop building new coal-fired power projects abroad
22nd September 2021 By: Bloomberg

China plans to stop building new coal-fired power plants abroad, President Xi Jinping said at a virtual United Nations General Assembly meeting on Tuesday. The announcement came a year after Xi... 


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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Roundtable hears views on South Africa’s hydrogen progress, JSE mulls metals exchange
16th September 2021 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Mapungubwe Institute for Strategic Reflection (Mistra) on September 15 hosted its sixth annual platinum group metals (PGMs) roundtable, placing emphasis on the progress achieved thus far in... 


Work advances at Warrawoona
14th September 2021 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Gold developer Calidus Resources has finalised a A$210-million mining contract with contractor Macmahon for the Warrawoona gold project, in Western Australia. The contract involves the development... 


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Company uses innovative ideas in municipal project
10th September 2021 By: Anna Moross

Consulting engineers Knight Piésold completed the design and construction supervision of the 25 ML rectangular reinforced concrete reservoir at the Emoyeni site for the eThekwini municipality... 


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Steel handling made easier
10th September 2021

Mobicon container handlers have been used in the global steel industry for over 15 years, to enhance the efficiency and safety of handling components like steel reinforced bars. These versatile... 


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As Mpumalanga towns plot future beyond coal, workers express pain over mine closures
10th September 2021 By: Terence Creamer

The Steve Tshwete local municipality, in Mpumalanga, which is at the epicentre of South Africa’s coal industry, is revising its Local Economic Development (LED) strategy to take account of the... 


Solar needs to dethrone coal to meet Indonesia goals, study says
Solar needs to dethrone coal to meet Indonesia goals, study says
9th September 2021 By: Bloomberg

Solar power holds the key to meeting renewable energy targets for Indonesia, but the fast-growing Southeast Asian economy needs significant reforms to steer it away from an over-reliance on coal,... 


ARC Acid Resistant Concrete from Composite Construction featured at MINExpo 2021
7th September 2021

Industrial-level chemical resistant concrete brings numerous benefits and protection for mining and other operations susceptible to ongoing damage from highly corrosive chemicals and acids.... 


Matjhabeng municipality: Rampant looting, illegal mining, theft could wipe out ailing entity
6th September 2021 By: News24Wire

Unemployment and closure of businesses in the Free State's mining towns has left one municipality with a burden of problems resting on its shoulders. The Matjhabeng local municipality servicing... 


Chile needs $150bn to boost green copper output, Minister says
2nd September 2021 By: Reuters

Mining powerhouse Chile needs $150-billion in investment to hit its goal to nearly double copper output by 2050, part of a bigger plan by the world’s top copper producer to ratchet up production... 


Fortescue Metals CEO Andrew Forrest
Iron-ore giant plans carbon targets for customers in green pivot
30th August 2021 By: Bloomberg

Fortescue Metals Group is planning to unveil targets for reducing the carbon footprint of it biggest customers, marking a shift in approach for the world’s no. 4 exporter of iron-ore. The firm... 


The Komati coal-fired power station, which will be fully decommissioned in 2022
As Mpumalanga towns plot future beyond coal, workers express pain over mine closures
27th August 2021 By: Terence Creamer

The Steve Tshwete local municipality, in Mpumalanga, which is at the epicentre of South Africa’s coal industry, is revising its Local Economic Development (LED) strategy to take account of the... 


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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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OEM reveals powerful new demolition robot
20th August 2021

Original-equipment manufacturer of remote-controlled demolition machines Brokk has introduced the new Brokk 900, which the company claims is the globe’s largest and most powerful demolition robot.... 


Consultancy clinches contract for design, site supervision services for three LHWP II bridges
20th August 2021 By: Natasha Odendaal

The Lesotho Highlands Development Authority (LHDA) has contracted consulting engineering and infrastructure advisory firm Zutari to provide the design and site supervision services for the... 


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Shallow Reefs Gold hoping to announce capital raise out of North America
18th August 2021 By: Martin Creamer

In the next few weeks, Shallow Reefs Gold is hoping to be able to announce what it describes as a fairly significant capital raise out of North America after being very active in the capital... 


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Proven performance of zinc for structural longevity 
17th August 2021 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Amid a global wave of stimulus programmes and resultant construction activity, the International Zinc Association (IZA) deemed it opportune to demonstrate the proven performance of zinc to protect... 


New report explores solutions to ensure mining-affected communities receive rightful benefits
12th August 2021 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Nonprofit organisation Corruption Watch this week released its ‘Improving Transparency and Accountability in the Flow of Benefits to Mining Communities’ report, and an accompanying legal review,... 


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Alternative agricultural resources grow interest
6th August 2021 By: Darren Parker

There has been a surge of interest during the past six months in alternative agricultural resources, such as growbags and capillary mats, geotextiles manufacturer Fibertex South Africa commercial... 


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Njombo Lekula
6th August 2021

This week we profile Njombo Lucky Lekula, MD: South Africa and Botswana at PPC, a manufacturer and distributor of cement, concrete and related materials 


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Peru's mining executives anxious as Castillo's left-wing administration begins
4th August 2021 By: Reuters

Peruvian mining executives are worried as they watch the rise of a new left-wing administration led by President Pedro Castillo, who was inaugurated last week following campaign promises of higher... 


AfriSam quality construction materials on site
Manufacturer stresses need for quality materials during downturn
30th July 2021 By: Cameron Mackay

Amid strained economic conditions, contractors are opting to buy cheaper and lower-quality building materials, such as cement, to reduce costs, which cement manufacturer AfriSam cementitious... 


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Equipment supplier distributes compaction range to local market
30th July 2021 By: Cameron Mackay

Compaction technology manufacturer Bomag has entrusted local equipment supplier Smith Power Equipment to distribute its light compaction equipment range in South Africa and selected cross-border... 


Rocla's spun concrete poles for windfarm
Concrete pole achieves 8kN of force testing
30th July 2021 By: Cameron Mackay

Concrete products supplier Rocla subjected its 11 m concrete cast pole to 8 kN of force testing at its manufacturing plant, in Roodepoort, in May. Rocla’s cast concrete pole has become the... 


Covid lockdown delays completion of N4 projects
30th July 2021 By: Irma Venter

The four major rehabilitation and expansion projects on the South African side of the N4 toll route are back on track, says toll road manager Trans African Concessions (Trac). All sites were... 


N4 Kaapmuiden-to-Kaalrug project 75% complete
30th July 2021 By: Irma Venter

Trans African Concessions (TRAC) expects to complete the major upgrade between Kaapmuiden and Kaalrug, in the Nkomazi region, on the N4 Toll Route, by October.  The toll road concessionaire says... 


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Côté gold project, Canada – update
30th July 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

Iamgold has reported that construction is progressing well. 


Century-old Knight Piésold remains committed to clients and communities in Phalaborwa
29th July 2021

This year marks a historic milestone for Knight Piésold, a consulting engineering firm, whose roots go back 100 years in South Africa. The company was founded in Johannesburg in 1921, and has grown... 


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OLI South Africa
27th July 2021

Making business simpler for customers, while going global with a first-class product, has proved successful in establishing industrial vibration technology company OLI as the world’s top-selling... 


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Supplier reports record sales year
23rd July 2021 By: Halima Frost

Construction equipment supplier Putzmeister South Africa – a subsidiary of Germany-based Putzmeister Concrete Pumps – registered a record sales year in 2020 despite the Covid-19 pandemic.... 


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Iamgold cuts guidance, says new Canada mine to cost more
22nd July 2021 By: Mariaan Webb

Canadian miner Iamgold on Thursday lowered its full-year production guidance and increased the cost estimate for the new Côté gold mine that it is building in a joint venture with Sumitomo Metal... 


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BHP reports record iron-ore outputs
20th July 2021 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Major BHP has reported record iron-ore production from its Western Australian operations, while the Olympic Dam operation, in South Australia, also posted its highest annual copper production since... 


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