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University of Johannesburg and Schneider Electric develop the blueprint for sustainable villages in Vhembe district
University of Johannesburg and Schneider Electric develop the blueprint for sustainable villages in Vhembe district
5th November 2024

Schneider Electric, the world’s most sustainable company and leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, is proud to form part of the University of Johannesburg’s UJ... 


Sibanye-Stillwater CEO Neal Froneman
Sibanye-Stillwater reports 9% y/y growth in adjusted earnings for third quarter
5th November 2024 By: Darren Parker

Diversified miner Sibanye-Stillwater has announced a 9% year-on-year increase in adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (Ebitda) to $184-million for the third... 


Highland Valley is Canada's biggest copper mine.
Teck to boost copper output to 800 000 t/y by 2030
5th November 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

Vancouver-based Teck Resources will today outline its investment pathway to grow copper production to 800 000 t/y before the end of the decade. Teck president and CEO Jonathan Price and members of... 


IDC COO Joanne Bate
Green-hydrogen secretariat being set up at IDC as single point of contact for public and private coordination
5th November 2024 By: Terence Creamer

South Africa’s Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) is in the process of setting up the institutional capacity to house the Green Hydrogen Just Energy Transition (JET) Secretariat, which is... 


Canada proposes sharp cut in oil and gas sector emissions by 2030
5th November 2024 By: Reuters

The Canadian government on Monday released draft regulations that would cap emissions of greenhouse gases from the oil and gas sector by 35% from 2019 levels, slightly less than initially... 


Energy Fuels sees FY uranium output at lower-end of guidance
Energy Fuels sees FY uranium output at lower-end of guidance
4th November 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

US-based uranium producer Energy Fuels expects production for 2024 to fall at the lower end of its previously guided 150 000 lb to 500 000 lb of uranium oxide (U3O8), owing to delays in... 


Aura appoints Mauritania country manager
4th November 2024 By: Darren Parker

ASX- and Aim-listed Aura Energy has announced the appointment of Mohamed El Moctar Mohamed El Hacene to the newly established role of country manager Mauritania. Hacene is a qualified Mauritanian... 


Patrice Motsepe
ARM companies deny breach, see no merit in claims
4th November 2024 By: Bloomberg

South African billionaire Patrice Motsepe and his associate companies are being sued for $195-million in Tanzania, with one of the biggest suits to appear in front of the country’s commercial court... 


Canada to unveil long-awaited plan for emissions cap on oil and gas sector
Canada to unveil long-awaited plan for emissions cap on oil and gas sector
4th November 2024 By: Reuters

Canada will on Monday unveil the details of its long-awaited plan to cap emissions of greenhouse gases from the oil and gas sector, an idea that the energy industry and some provinces strongly... 


New Qld Mines Minister appointed
1st November 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The Queensland Resources Council (QRC) has congratulated Dale Last on his appointment as the state’s new Minister for Natural Resources and Mines and Minister for Regional and Rural Development.... 


Balama is one of the biggest integrated graphite mining and processing operations globally.
$150m DFC loan for Africa graphite mine
1st November 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

The US International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) has approved a $150-million loan to support the development of the Balama graphite mine, in Mozambique. The loan agreement follows a... 


The Minto mine is among the first mines in Canadian history to be bought by an Indigenous group.
Abandoned copper mines embraced as fast track to boost output
1st November 2024 By: Reuters

In the race to secure copper for the clean energy transition and artificial intelligence applications, a range of companies are firing up abandoned assets once seen as financial liabilities to... 


Freeport probed by SEC over quake risk at Indonesia copper plant
Freeport probed by SEC over quake risk at Indonesia copper plant
1st November 2024 By: Bloomberg

The US Securities and Exchange Commission is looking into whether Freeport-McMoRan failed to disclose threats a severe earthquake could pose to its new $3.7-billion copper smelter complex in... 


Argentina Lithium wins local authority approval to kick off exploration push
1st November 2024 By: Reuters

Local mining officials in northwest Argentina have approved a two-year permit for Argentina Lithium & Energy to kick off exploration efforts in the Paso de Sico concession, the company said on... 


Environmentalists sue over US approval of ioneer's Nevada lithium mine
Environmentalists sue over US approval of ioneer's Nevada lithium mine
1st November 2024 By: Reuters

Environmental and Indigenous groups on Thursday filed a lawsuit challenging the US Interior Department's approval of ioneer's Rhyolite Ridge lithium mine in Nevada, the first domestic source of the... 


SMART APPROACH
Apex SGS solar geyser system offers an innovative and smart approach to energy efficiency in water heating
Intelligent heating solutions drive sustainability efforts
1st November 2024 By: Simone Liedtke

Amid increasing concerns over rising electricity costs and a growing demand for sustainable energy, vertically integrated sustainable technology group Rubicon’s Apex SGS solar geyser system offers... 


SEW-EURODRIVE’s products allow for reduced raw material consumption, increased stock-keeping and enhanced application flexibility and efficiency
SEW-EURODRIVE’s global sustainability strategy in Africa
1st November 2024 By: Shannon de Ryhove

Power transmission solutions and drive technology manufacturer SEW-EURODRIVE aims to align its global sustainability strategy with the unique needs of African industries. “SEW-EURODRIVE's global... 


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Summit highlights commitment to health
1st November 2024 By: Lynne Davies

France-headquartered multinational food products corporation Danone used its Danone Impact Summit 2024 – held last month – to reaffirm its commitment to health, through food, for as many people as... 


E-MOBILITY
The Terra DC Fast Charger is specifically designed to be highly efficient compared to conventional charging systems
EV charging system enhances energy efficiency, optimises use
1st November 2024 By: Simone Liedtke

Multinational technology company ABB’s Terra DC Fast Charger is positioned as a solution that advances both energy efficiency and sustainability in the electric vehicle (EV) charging industry, ABB... 


PRECISION MONITORING
YuMi robots are optimised to reduce energy consumption through precise motion control and programming
Collaborative robot enhances energy efficiency, sustainability
1st November 2024 By: Simone Liedtke

Multinational technology company ABB’s YuMi collaborative robot is playing a transformative role by contributing to both operational efficiency and environmental responsibility, making it an... 


IMPROVING EFFICIENCIES
BMG’s agricultural team works closely with local farmers, assisting them with the selection, installation and operation of new electromechanical systems to improve efficiencies
Initiative improves efficiency for farmers
1st November 2024

Through its Smart Farming initiative, power transmission and motion control products distributor BMG offers solutions that are aimed at conserving power, enhancing operational efficiency and... 


Bühler tackles food security challenges in Africa
1st November 2024 By: Lynne Davies

With Africa's rapidly growing population, ensuring food security has become a critical mission for Bühler, a leading provider of engineering solutions. The company’s primary focus is on improving... 


Two gents shaking hands in front of a fleet of Bobcat lithium-ion (Li-ion) forklifts
Forklift supplier helps client cut emissions
1st November 2024

Forklift and materials handling equipment supplier Goscor Lift Trucks (GLT) completed the supply of a fleet of 44 Bobcat lithium-ion (Li-ion) forklifts to global logistics company Access World for... 


The new Seabourne Logistics comprehensive logistics facility in Kempton Park, Johannesburg
New storage, logistics facility exceeding expectations
1st November 2024 By: Halima Frost

The new premises of independent logistics service provider Seabourne Logistics, which was meant to be a 11 000-pallet capacity contemporary office and warehouse complex, is now a comprehensive... 


ON-THE-GO POWER
Caterpillar’s Dynamic Energy Transfer system comprises an electrified rail system to transmit the energy to passing vehicles and is highly deployable to suit customers’ specific site layouts
OEM expands electric drive, automation offerings
1st November 2024 By: Donna Slater

Unveiled in mid-September, equipment maker Caterpillar’s (Cat’s) new energy management system – Dynamic Energy Transfer (DET) – offers the ability to transfer electrical energy to both... 


An image of McKinsey & Company partner and Africa capital excellence leader Gerhard Nel
Project complexities rise amid increasing mineral investment
1st November 2024 By: Nadine Ramdass

Amid increased demand for, and investment in, energy transition minerals, project complexities are increasing, says management consulting company McKinsey & Company partner and Africa capital... 


An image of a control panel at a mining operation
Real-time platform boosts mine optimisation
1st November 2024 By: Trent Roebeck

Adopting smart technologies and digital innovations in a mining environment presents many benefits for day-to-day operations by making data available from the Edge with technologies such as the... 


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Digital solutions enhance productivity, efficiency, safety
1st November 2024 By: Trent Roebeck

With the advent of Industry 4.0 and increasing levels of digitisation being pursued by mining operations, automation technology company Siemens says digital transformation will continue to be... 


Huawei unveils range of industrial digital and intelligent transformation solutions
1st November 2024 By: Natasha Odendaal

Global information and communication technology (ICT) group Huawei has unveiled a series of industrial digital and intelligent transformation solutions and flagship products. At its Industrial... 


Consumers to be subsidised to buy electric vehicles – Ramaphosa
1st November 2024 By: Irma Venter

South African consumers should receive some form of subsidy to buy electric vehicles (EVs), in the nearer future, as has been the case in most major markets in the world. The subsidies are aimed at... 


Bring forward policy review, drop luxury tax on new-energy vehicles – Toyota CEO
1st November 2024 By: Irma Venter

The midterm review on the second iteration of government’s Automotive Production and Development Programme (APDP) is scheduled for 2026, but the local automotive industry wants to bring this... 


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First electric minibus taxis to be piloted in Cape Town next year
1st November 2024 By: Irma Venter

By this time next year, it will be possible to tell whether electric minibus taxis are viable people movers within the South African transport landscape. By then, newcomer to the domestic... 


Photo of Martin Creamer
Water power in underground mines should be put to full use
1st November 2024 By: Martin Creamer

The high electricity tariff scenario should prompt underground miners to make full use of every bit of self-generation potential that is available to them. For decades attention has been drawn to... 


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Unleash the power of 4-in-1 technology with Astron Energy’s Quartech™ fuel
1st November 2024

Energy products supplier Astron Energy is proud to introduce its advanced fuel formulations Quartech™ and Quartech D™, designed to give your vehicle maximum performance and protection. Available in... 


Drill core from the Rhyolite Ridge project
Rhyolite Ridge lithium/boron project, US – update
1st November 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Environmental and Indigenous groups filed a lawsuit on October 31 challenging the US Interior Department's approval of the project. 


Drill core from the Thacker Pass project
Thacker Pass lithium project, US – update
1st November 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

The US Department of Energy has finalised a loan for Lithium Americas to build the Thacker Pass mine. 


Canadian Natural Resources posts Q3 profit drop on lower crude prices
31st October 2024 By: Reuters

Canadian Natural Resources posted a drop in third-quarter profit on Thursday, as the energy producer took a hit from a decline in production and lower crude prices. Global oil prices dropped... 


How F&B industrial automation and UTS feed into each other
How F&B industrial automation and UTS feed into each other
31st October 2024

By: Vikash Rampathi - Segment Marketing Lead at Schneider Electric “Automation has been adopted in manufacturing plants for the last 50 years, and it is increasing day by day. The food industry has... 


UBS expects copper price to average $10 500/t in 2025
UBS expects copper price to average $10 500/t in 2025
31st October 2024 By: Reuters

UBS said on Thursday that increasingly tighter supplies of copper in the coming six to 12 months could lead to a deficit of more than 200 000 t in 2025, as demand grows for the metal key to energy... 


"Equity is the purest form of consent": How First Nations inclusion in projects can create co-prosperity, lower risk and improve post-mine outcomes
31st October 2024

The global race for critical minerals and renewable energy projects is an opportunity to create a model of shared prosperity between communities and the mining industry seeking to develop projects... 


IMARC inspires future leaders in mining
31st October 2024

With recent statistics revealing that 70 per cent of young Australians would never consider a career in mining, and with enrolments in engineering courses dropping by 63 per cent in the past 10... 


IMARC 2024 ends on a high, As Sydney confirmed for 2025
31st October 2024

Sydney will once again host Australia’s biggest business event, when the International Mining and Resources Conference and Expo (IMARC) returns in 2025. The announcement was made today at the ICC,... 


Powerlines
In another shock move, Eskom seeks review of Nersa decision to issue four new trading licences
31st October 2024 By: Terence Creamer

In another surprise move, Eskom has taken the seemingly regressive step of approaching the High Court for a review of the National Energy Regulator of South Africa’s (Nersa’s) decision to grant... 


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