Exploration and development company FPX Nickel said on Monday that it would initiate a scoping study for a Canadian refinery with the capacity to produce 32 000 t/y of nickel in sulphate. The... 

Emerging magnetite development company Hawsons Iron has appointed engineering firm Stantec Australia to conduct a review of the current process plant design and supporting infrastructure. The... 

Junior miner Theta Gold Mines has changed its strategy on the project funding structure for its South African gold project, chairperson Bill Guy said on Monday. The ASX-listed company has opted to... 

New Concept Mining (NCM), which is part of Swedish-headquartered Epiroc, on September 13 launched its Hydraulic Rock Drill (HRD) manufacturing plant in Aeroton, Johannesburg. Epiroc manufactures... 

This week we profile Christopher Paterson, MD of Associated Energy Services, which is involved in the operation and management of industrial energy assets, with a focus on steam-generating assets 

Slurry pump technology company Goodwin Submersible Pumps Africa has extended its range of slurry pumps for the mining industry to include an acid-resistant super duplex stainless steel (SDSS)... 

Nonprofit technical organisation the Southern African Institute of Welding (SAIW) personnel and certification manager Harold Jansen lauds the development of a Nuclear School of Excellence,... 

The general shortage of skilled labour in remote areas, and the lack of training of local welders – to a level where they pass a welder performance qualification test –  highlights the Southern... 

Multidisciplinary professional engineering firm Zimile Consulting Engineers completed reconstruction of the N2 highway, between Durban, in KwaZulu-Natal, and Cape Town, in the Western Cape, a month... 

Heavy-duty centrifugal pump manufacturer Schurco Slurry is prioritising the inclusion of comprehensive dewatering pump solutions in its product range to mitigate the challenges that the mining... 

While many explorers and developers are looking to Africa for much of the mineral production to drive the global energy transition, a careful path must be followed before these projects can... 

In the drive for economic advancement and global competitiveness, innovation stands as a pivotal force, with the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) highlighting that a... 

Digital platforms could provide transformative growth for South Africa’s economy, with projections indicating the addition of R91.4-billion into the country’s economy over the next ten years. A new... 

The board of directors of the New Development Bank (NDB) has approved a loan of up to $1-billion for the development of water and sanitation infrastructure in South Africa under government’s... 

AESPUMP, a leading player in the South African engineering sector, has been making waves with its commitment to excellence and innovation in pumping technologies.  With a rich history spanning over... 

Welding Alloys South Africa (WASA) is a South African subsidiary of Welding Alloys. The Welding Alloys group covers more than 150 countries and territories throughout a network of over 30... 

The project has been selected to be part of the newly established Critical Minerals Office concierge service initiatives. 

Canada Nickel Company has reported that government agency Export Development Canada may provide a $500-million loan for the project. 

Stage 2 of the project has started construction. 

Galan Lithium has announced a A$25-million capital raising, which will complete funding requirements for the project. 

Ivanhoe Mines has reported that ramp-up of the Phase 3 concentrator to steady-state production is progressing well. 

Ascot has suspended operations just months after its first gold pour. 

ASX- and LSE-listed Resolute Mining has reported a significant increase in the total contained gold at its Tomboronkoto project, in Senegal. The new estimate shows an increase of at least 30% from... 

Canada-headquartered Barrick Gold expects to complete the feasibility study for the expansion of its Lumwana mine, in Zambia, by the end of the year, paving the way for construction to start in... 

South Africa will need about 150 GW of renewable-energy generation and associated transmission infrastructure by 2050, meaning it needs to build about 6 GW of renewable-energy capacity each year.... 

Engineering and contracting services company Murray & Roberts (M&R) has substantially narrowed its attributable loss to R138-million for the financial year ended June 30, from the loss of... 

Canadian-headquartered independent tyre dealer Kal Tire, through its Mining Tire Group, has invested considerably in innovation to provide mining customers with tools and offerings that can help... 

ASX- and Aim-listed Aura Energy has reported a 44% increase in life-of-mine (LoM) production at its Tiris uranium project, in Mauritania, to 43.5-million pounds of triuranium octoxide (U3O8), as... 

The shortage of skilled engineers and technical professionals in the Netherlands has opened up significant opportunities for South African engineers and technical professionals. In the first... 

The mining industry faces a critical challenge: reducing its massive carbon footprint. With 33 000 hauling trucks and underground locomotives burning 900 000 litres of diesel each year, about... 

Mining services company DGC Africa, a member of the Dickinson Group, is powering Africa’s future through innovative asset integrity and industrial solutions for the mining and metallurgy, glass,... 

JSE-, ASX- and Aim-listed coal miner MC Mining has appointed Dr Steele West as a nonexecutive director to the board, effective September 9. He succeeds Douglas Abrahams, who is stepping down from... 

At Electra Mining Africa, running from September 2-6 at Nasrec, Epiroc South Africa is set to showcase cutting-edge products designed to advance mining technology. Saltiel Pule, Epiroc’s... 

Martin Creamer talks about green hydrogen economy, platinum group metals and clean energy. 

Mining companies South32, Orion Minerals, Perenti and DRA Global have received awards for transforming communities in Africa during the 2024 Australia-Africa Minerals and Energy Group (AAMEG)... 

One-stop industrial and electronic solutions provider RS South Africa sales director Erick Wessels says the company’s more than 750 000 products across 2 500 leading brands continue to serve an... 

Having anticipated the future demands of the mining sector, global refractory and industrial solutions company the Dickinson Group of Companies’ (DGC Africa’s) key strategic objectives are aimed at... 

Amid growing global demand for critical minerals, such as lithium, graphite, manganese and iron, Zimbabwe is increasingly becoming a focal point for mining activities, says mining consultancy... 

In a press release published last month, it is noted that the upcoming Angola Oil & Gas (AOG) conference – with the theme ‘Crude to Commercial’ – will include a panel discussion on the country's... 

This week we profile Dirk Steinberg, CEO and financial director of Kwikspace Modular Buildings, a fabricator of modular buildings and components for sales and rental markets across various industries 

One of the greatest challenges facing this year’s International Solid Waste Association (ISWA) World Congress hosts, the Institute of Waste Management of Southern Africa (IWMSA), is catering to the... 

The competitive landscape for utility-scale renewable energy has significantly changed over the past decade, with developers driving more aggressive funding terms to remain competitive, says...