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Save SA Smelters responds to ChromeSA’s ‘high-risk’ analysis
17th September 2021 By: Martin Creamer

The Save SA Smelters movement, which has thrown its full weight behind the decision of the Cabinet to impose an export tax on raw chrome leaving the country, on Friday responded to the analysis of... 


Merc aims to go all-electric ‘where markets allow’, South African EV launch slated for 2022
17th September 2021 By: Irma Venter

Mercedes-Benz is getting ready to go “all electric” by the end of the decade, “where market conditions allow”. By 2022, the German carmaker says it will have battery electric vehicles (EVs) in all... 


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Resolution copper mining (RCM) project, US – update
17th September 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

A US House of Representatives committee has voted to include language in a wider budget reconciliation package that would block Rio Tinto from building the project. 


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Trudeau pledges to cut Canada's oil emissions even as country keeps pumping more
14th September 2021 By: Bloomberg

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's promise to reduce Canada's oil sector emissions starting in 2025 looks unlikely to slow the growth of crude production, environmental activists and oil companies... 


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ChromeSA says imposition of export tax would be high risk
14th September 2021 By: Martin Creamer

The imposition of a tax on the export of chrome ore would be high risk and the gain from such an intervention would likely be eroded fairly quickly by the high cost of electricity, which is the... 


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US House committee moves to block Rio Tinto's Resolution mine
13th September 2021 By: Reuters

A US House of Representatives committee has voted to include language in a wider budget reconciliation package that would block Rio Tinto from building its Resolution copper mine in Arizona. The... 


Metair sees potential in aftermarket, auxiliary batteries as EV revolution looms
10th September 2021 By: Irma Venter

The demand for battery electric vehicles (BEVs) is driven largely by government incentives in regions such as the European Union (EU), which aims to become a zero-carbon economy, as well as... 


No jobs lost as FCA SA and PCSA merge into single entity following their overseas parents’ tie-up
10th September 2021 By: Irma Venter

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles South Africa (FCA SA) and Peugeot Citroën South Africa (PCSA) have officially merged in the domestic market into a new company called Stellantis, reflecting the marriage... 


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From improving equipment reliability to unearthing the riches of tomorrow
9th September 2021

Shell Lubricants believes that there is potential for lubrication to deliver significant business value by contributing to improved productivity and reduced costs. Whether your mining operations... 


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Biden administration waiting for legal opinion before Twin Metals decision
9th September 2021 By: Reuters

US Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said on Wednesday he is waiting for a legal opinion before deciding whether to approve Minnesota's Twin Metals copper mining project, which labor unions support... 


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Platinum demand strengthening – WPIC
9th September 2021 By: Martin Creamer

Platinum demand appears to be strengthening on increased loadings, particularly in China’s strong-selling heavy-duty vehicles, more substitution of palladium by platinum, and greater investor... 


Nissan develops technology to halve recycling cost of rare earths
3rd September 2021 By: Reuters

Japan's Nissan Motor Co has developed a new technology to halve the cost of recycling rare earths used in magnet motors for electric vehicles (EVs), the company said on Friday. With tension... 


Audi to launch six EV models in South Africa next year
3rd September 2021 By: Irma Venter

Audi South Africa will go full throttle on electric vehicles (EVs) next year, when it plans to introduce six electric models across three different model ranges to the local market. The launch... 


Microsoft, Eastern Cape govt partner to develop skills for the digital economy
3rd September 2021 By: Natasha Odendaal

Microsoft and the Eastern Cape provincial government have launched the Eastern Cape’s first Digital Skills Virtual Innovation Hub as part of an empowerment partnership to develop critical digital... 


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Important link between South Africa’s mining industry and its public capital markets is broken
27th August 2021 By: Martin Creamer

With South Africa needing more listings on its stock exchanges, what can be done to encourage companies in general and junior mining companies in particular to go public? A lot of the building... 


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Hydrogen a suitable greener alternative
27th August 2021 By: Nadine Ramdass

South Africa’s Gas Act defines “gas” as natural gas (CH4) and hydrogen (H2). Hydrogen will, in the future, be a suitable substitute for natural gas to support decarbonisation, says South African... 


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Weartech
27th August 2021

Founded in 1984, Weartech has established a highly-respected reputation as a trusted specialist supplier of welding, thermal spray and other specialty products.  Weartech offers a comprehensive... 


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Dust ramifications awareness needed
20th August 2021 By: Khutso Maphatsoe

"People should be aware of the ramifications of being exposed to dangerous fumes, chemicals and dust and the damage caused to mining and construction equipment by dust and other contaminants," says... 


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Palladium’s rally threatened by automakers' pivot to platinum
13th August 2021 By: Bloomberg

A rally in palladium that’s seen it more than triple in value since mid-2018 looks to be nearing its end as demand headwinds build. Around 85% of global supply of the silvery-white metal is used... 


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Australian miners accelerate green investment amid net-zero flurry
13th August 2021 By: Esmarie Iannucci

With the rise of environmental activism and greater investor interest in environmental and social governance, Australian miners and the Australian government have started to give greater priority... 


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Battery Electric introduces diesel machine conversion technology
12th August 2021

A 5 t diesel, hydraulic underground mining locomotive owned by mining major Sibanye-Stillwater has been converted into an environment-friendly battery powered electric version by Gauteng-based... 


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Up to 450 MW for cleaner, greener ferrochrome envisaged
10th August 2021 By: Martin Creamer

Stainless steel production has recovered to pre-pandemic levels, resulting in robust demand for ferrochrome and chrome ore and better pricing on both, Merafe CEO Zanele Matlala said on Tuesday when... 


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Electricity supply constraints to impact on critical PGMs production - Davis
3rd August 2021 By: Donna Slater

As efforts to reduce the impact of global warming and climate change ramp up, South Africa is set to lose out on critical platinum group metals (PGM) production as a result of increasing... 


Vodacom’s new App presents opportunities for businesses in the digital economy
30th July 2021 By: Natasha Odendaal

Information and technology communication group Vodacom’s VodaPay Super App presents an opportunity for new and established businesses and developers to build their own “mini programmes” within a... 


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Operates one of the most advanced fixed-wing airborne geophysical systems
Spectrem Air - Airborne geophysical surveys
30th July 2021

Year of Formation and Background to Founding: In the late 1970s, the Anglo South Africa Technical Director of Geology wanted to improve the remote imaging capability of the company and thus... 


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Extremely strong demand for platinum bar and coin – WPIC
22nd July 2021 By: Martin Creamer

Extremely strong demand for platinum bar and coin is being seen around the world, particularly in the US, along with growth in demand for platinum exchange traded funds (ETFs), mainly out of North... 


Woodside takes part in Aus/Japan ammonia study
21st July 2021 By: Esmarie Iannucci

A joint feasibility study will be conducted into the development of a clean fuel ammonia supply chain from Australia to Japan. Australian energy major Woodside, along with Japan Oil, Gas and... 


Wide range of LOCTITE® instant and structural bonding adhesives available from BI
20th July 2021

Leading supplier Bearings International (BI) carries a wide range of instant and structural bonding adhesives throughout its extensive branch network in South Africa, reports Offer Marketing... 


China frictions steer electric automakers away from rare earth magnets
China frictions steer electric automakers away from rare earth magnets
19th July 2021 By: Reuters

As tensions mount between China and the United States, automakers in the West are trying to reduce their reliance on a key driver of the electric vehicle revolution - permanent magnets, sometimes... 


Small miners aim for European supply chain for EVs independent from China
16th July 2021 By: Reuters

Growing demand for electric vehicles has spurred small-scale miners of the lithium, cobalt and rare earths that automakers rely on to develop mines and build refining capacity in Europe to reduce... 


KEEP IT FLUID 
Transfluid’s constant fill fluid couplings have been designed for hydrodynamic transmission
Couplings provide durable, reliable service
16th July 2021

Engineering solutions provider BMG’s extensive portfolio of Transfluid couplings comprises constant fill fluid couplings that have been designed to withstand operation in difficult conditions,... 


Macroeconomic study, sectoral roadmaps needed before transition to e-mobility
9th July 2021 By: Irma Venter

Government’s efforts to promote the production and use of new-energy vehicles (NEVs) in South Africa must include a macroeconomic impact study, as well as sectoral roadmaps detailing how and when... 


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FFI flies through June targets
6th July 2021 By: Esmarie Iannucci

The energy arm of iron-ore major Fortescue, Fortescue Future Industries (FFI) on Tuesday announced that it had completed all of its key projects targeted for June 30, as part of its initial... 


MINExpo INTERNATIONAL® 2021 Provides the Industry with Products and Services to Meet Global Requirements  
5th July 2021

As global initiatives for clean energy continue to grow, minerals will remain in high demand worldwide. The World Bank estimates three billion tons of minerals and metals will be required for wind,... 


GOLDEN MACHINES
Bell Equipment aims to maximise the efficacy of its articulated dump trucks to eventually attain a 'golden lap'
Manufacturer invests in autonomy research
2nd July 2021 By: Halima Frost

As part of a continuous effort to optimise payload and improve customers’ profit margins, while decreasing emissions and impact on the environment, South African earthmoving equipment provider Bell... 


Demand for platinum and palladium in auto sector set to rise as regulations tighten
Demand for platinum and palladium in auto sector set to rise as regulations tighten
2nd July 2021 By: Simone Liedtke

Platinum demand from the automotive sector is expected to be 25% up on 2020, reaching almost three-million ounces this year, World Platinum Investment Council (WPIC) research director Trevor... 


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Fluor repositions South African unit to support energy transition drive
2nd July 2021 By: Terence Creamer

Global engineering and construction company Fluor, which has been closely associated with South Africa’s liquid fuels and chemicals industries since the 1960s, has restructured its South African... 


Demand for platinum and palladium in auto sector set to rise as regulations tighten
Demand for platinum and palladium in auto sector set to rise as regulations tighten
2nd July 2021 By: Simone Liedtke

Platinum demand from the automotive sector is expected to be 25% up on 2020, reaching almost three-million ounces this year, World Platinum Investment Council (WPIC) research director Trevor... 


From improving equipment reliability to unearthing the riches of tomorrow
From improving equipment reliability to unearthing the riches of tomorrow
30th June 2021

Shell Lubricants believes that there is potential for lubrication to deliver significant business value by contributing to improved productivity and reduced costs. Whether your mining operations... 


Growth Engines
Growth Engines
25th June 2021 By: Terence Creamer

June could well go down as the month that South Africa finally turned the key on the starter motors of some important growth engines. The precise details of the regulatory reform that will lift the... 


Fluor South Africa GM Bill Langenbach
Fluor repositions South African unit to support energy transition drive
14th June 2021 By: Terence Creamer

Global engineering and construction company Fluor, which has been closely associated with South Africa’s liquid fuels and chemicals industries since the 1960s, has restructured its South African... 


BMW SA’s first South African CEO on the struggling premium market and electromobility
BMW SA’s first South African CEO on the struggling premium market and electromobility
11th June 2021 By: Irma Venter

The name Peter van Binsbergen may sound German, but the new CEO of BMW Group South Africa and sub-Saharan Africa (BMW SA) carries a South African passport and ID. He can also still speak Afrikaans,... 


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Biden’s electric vehicle plan includes battery recycling push
7th June 2021 By: Reuters

President Joe Biden’s strategy to make the United States a powerhouse in electric vehicles will include boosting domestic recycling of batteries to reuse lithium and other metals, according to... 


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