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Agency refines project implementation processes
13th September 2024 By: Nadine Ramdass

The City of Johannesburg’s (CoJ’s) implementing agency, the Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA), is focused on enhancing its project implementation unit and refining its project delivery model,... 


R217-billion investment set to transform eThekwini
13th September 2024

The eThekwini municipality aims to propel the city into a new era of prosperity through a R217-billion investment in development projects, which is expected to create 300 000 jobs. On August 14,... 


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Road reconstruction completed ahead of schedule
13th September 2024 By: Nadine Ramdass

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... 


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Path pursued by African mining projects a complex one
13th September 2024

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... 


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Geophysical event exploring new tech
13th September 2024 By: Halima Frost

As the world moves toward a greener economy involving an increased uptake of critical minerals, the need to successfully locate and extract these minerals comes to the fore. Consequently, increased... 


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Infrastructure investment is a must for economic growth and job creation
13th September 2024 By: Martin Creamer

Properly implemented infrastructure development is a major economic enlarger that rewards an economy long after the roads, rail, bridge, energy, water, communication, aviation, health and many... 


Tetra Pak ups liquid board packaging recycling to over 20%
13th September 2024 By: Natasha Odendaal

Food processing and packaging solutions company Tetra Pak Southern Africa had increased the recycling rate of liquid board packaging (LBP) to more than 20% by mid-2024, bringing it closer to its... 


Digital platforms could boost South Africa’s economy by R91.4bn over next ten years
13th September 2024 By: Natasha Odendaal

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... 


NDB approves $1bn loan for SA, inks deal for more billions with Transnet
13th September 2024 By: Irma Venter

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... 


R50-billion in tenders out to market, another R1.8bn to follow – Sanral
13th September 2024 By: Irma Venter

The South African National Roads Agency Limited (Sanral) says it is currently evaluating 96 tenders worth R35-billion, while 86 contracts worth R15-billion have already been awarded since the start... 


Expansion of Infrastructure SA central to DPWI’s strategy, Telkom Towers deal to be probed – Macpherson
13th September 2024 By: Irma Venter

The expansion and capacitation of Infrastructure South Africa (ISA) is central to the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure’s (DPWI’s) strategy for increased infrastructure investment, says... 


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Hemlo mine, Canada
13th September 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

A gold mine about 35 km east of Marathon, Ontario. 


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Baptiste nickel project, Canada – update
13th September 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

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


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Havieron gold/copper project, Australia – update
13th September 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Newmont has announced the sale of its 70% interest in the mine. 


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High-purity alumina First project, Australia – update
13th September 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Stage 2 of the project has started construction. 


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Hombre Muerto West lithium project, Argentina/Bolivia/Chile – update
13th September 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

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


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Kamoa-Kakula Copper Complex, Democratic Republic of Congo – update
13th September 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

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


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Kayelekera uranium restart project, Malawi – update
13th September 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Lotus Resources has announced two uranium offtake agreements and a binding loan to partially fund the restart of its Kayelekera mine. 


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Murchison gold project, Australia – update
13th September 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

The project is fully approved, paving the way for development to start. 


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Premier gold project, Canada – update
13th September 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

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


Hexagon leverages data to bolster efficiency, productivity, quality and safety
Hexagon leverages data to bolster efficiency, productivity, quality and safety
12th September 2024

Hexagon, a global leader in digital reality solutions, is leveraging data to boost efficiency, productivity, quality and safety across industrial, manufacturing, infrastructure, public sector and... 


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South Africa set for massive changes as energy market pivots, renewable energy grows
12th September 2024 By: Schalk Burger

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.... 


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Transnet breaches loan terms again as debt weighs on investment
11th September 2024 By: Bloomberg

Transnet breached loan covenants for a second year running as the South African port and rail operator staggers under a debt burden that’s constraining investments needed to resurrect its ailing... 


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Zimbabwe’s biggest miners seek $182m for solar projects
11th September 2024 By: Bloomberg

Some of Zimbabwe’s biggest miners are seeking $182-million to develop 200 MW of locally-generated solar power, according to the head of the renewables company responsible for the projects. The... 


Great Bear PEA supports acquisition thesis – Kinross
Great Bear PEA supports acquisition thesis – Kinross
11th September 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Canada-based senior gold miner Kinross Gold has completed a preliminary economic assessment (PEA) for the Great Bear project, in Red Lake, Ontario. The PEA outlines a high-grade combined openpit... 


Green hydrogen - all that and storage too
Green hydrogen - all that and storage too
11th September 2024

By: Dwibin Thomas - Cluster Automation Leader at Schneider Electric A recent report published  by ScienceDirect, highlights two storage technologies: battery storage (BS) which is generally... 


Zambia Mines and Minerals Development Minister Paul Kabuswe
Ivanhoe plans to replicate DRC successes in Zambia
11th September 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Canadian mining company Ivanhoe Mines, which is advancing base metal and platinum group metal projects in the Democratic Republic of Congo and South Africa, has entered into a memorandum of... 


Cobalt produced in the DRC
Net zero needs more metals, but less extraction from the earth
11th September 2024 By: Bloomberg

The mining industry is currently one of the most significant contributors to planet-warming emissions — but it's on track to become one of the most important sectors for a net-zero future. Annual... 


BCI set to become Australia’s newest industrial salt producer
BCI set to become Australia’s newest industrial salt producer
10th September 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

ASX-listed BCI Minerals has been granted environmental approval for its optimised Mardie project (OMP), positioning the company to become Australia’s newest producer of industrial salt. On... 


MinRes gains FIRB approval for A$1.3bn haul road stake sale
MinRes gains FIRB approval for A$1.3bn haul road stake sale
10th September 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

ASX-listed Mineral Resources (MinRes) has received unconditional approval from the Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB) for the sale of a 49% stake in the Onslow Iron haul road to investment... 


Career/Positions/Memberships/Other Activities
10th September 2024

Mr Sihle Zikalala is the former Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure of the Republic of South Africa (7 March 2023 – 30 June 2024). He was previously the MEC for Cooperative Governance and... 


PAISA Technology: a vision for safety
PAISA Technology: a vision for safety
10th September 2024

With a vision for safety, PAISA Technology focuses on the creation and market distribution of artificial intelligence-based systems that enhance safety for employees, particularly in operations... 


The industrial edge – thriving in the shadow of cloud computing's hype
The industrial edge – thriving in the shadow of cloud computing's hype
10th September 2024

By: Rohan de Beer -  End User Sales Director at Schneider Electric Despite the rapid growth of cloud computing, driven by the hype around key factors such as skills, budget and security, the... 


Integrated Fire Technology: The future of fire suppression
Integrated Fire Technology: The future of fire suppression
10th September 2024

In an era where technological advancement and sustainability are paramount, Integrated Fire Technology (IFT) is making strides in revolutionising the fire suppression industry. IFT's suite of... 


Transforming the future of mining with Battery Electric
Transforming the future of mining with Battery Electric
10th September 2024

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... 


European Commissioner for Energy Kadri Simson at a briefing in Pretoria
R628m in EU grants to support South Africa’s goal of building green-hydrogen ecosystem
9th September 2024 By: Terence Creamer

The EU has announced R628-million (€32-million) in grant funding to support the development of South Africa’s nascent green-hydrogen industry, as well as to facilitate net-zero-related investments... 


Bellevue production growth strategy progressing
Bellevue production growth strategy progressing
9th September 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

ASX-listed Bellevue Gold reported on Monday that its production growth strategy is progressing as planned, with significant advancements in project infrastructure, including the commencement of... 


Development Bank of Southern Africa Chief Economist Zeph Nhleko.
Development finance institutions are key architects of hydrogen economy – Nhleko
9th September 2024 By: Martin Creamer

Development finance institutions (DFIs) are more than just financial supporters of the hydrogen economy, they are important architects of its future, Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA)... 


MC Mining appoints new nonexec director
9th September 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

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... 


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Wesizwe appoints contractor to execute concentrator rectification plan
9th September 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

JSE-listed Wesizwe Platinum says in an operational update that it has awarded a contract to an experienced contractor to start implement a rectification plan of the concentrator plant at its... 


A tailings dam lift project is under way
West Red Lake progresses Madsen towards 2025 restart
9th September 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

TSX-V-listed West Red Lake Gold Mines has provided an update on activities at the Madsen mine, in Ontario, as the company advanced towards its goal of a targeted restart in 2025. Since acquiring... 


All aboard the solar rollercoaster ride
All aboard the solar rollercoaster ride
6th September 2024

By Anoop Hariparsad, Digital Energy BU Leader, Anglophone Africa at Schneider Electric The South African solar energy market has certainly gone through an exciting time, marked by surging demand,... 


Orion, South32, Perenti and DRA Global receive awards for Africa community development projects
6th September 2024 By: Schalk Burger

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)... 


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