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New Transnet board named as the country faces logistics snarls
11th July 2023 By: Bloomberg

South Africa revamped the board of the state-owned ports and rail operator, appointing a former mining executive as its new chairman as it seeks to improve inefficient infrastructure that major... 


Coal
Contango signs 20 000 t/m coal offtake agreement with TransOre
10th July 2023 By: Darren Parker

London-listed natural resource development company Contango Holdings has entered into a new offtake arrangement with mineral trader TransOre International for the sale of up to 20 000 t a month of... 


Exyn Technologies Expands South American Footprint with New Chile Headquarters
7th July 2023

The expansion will provide South America safer, more efficient solutions to some of the most geographically complex LATAM locations. 


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Supplier bullish about African growth
7th July 2023 By: Cameron Mackay

Pumps supplier Goodwin Submersible Pumps Africa is optimistic about the company’s future business prospects in the mining sector of South Africa, as well as about the company’s growth potential in... 


UPGRADES
Voestalpine has recently conducted facility upgrades at its Isando-based steel warehouse, and has expanded its product offering and services
Upgrades, expansion drive satisfaction
7th July 2023 By: Simone Liedtke

As part of its ongoing commitment to customer satisfaction and industry leadership, steel and technology group Voestalpine has recently conducted facility upgrades at its Isando-based steel... 


‘Ground-breaking’ projects completed for retail giant
7th July 2023

Water management solutions provider Sewtreat has successfully completed two “ground-breaking” projects at fast moving consumer goods retail giant Pick n Pay's Eastport Logistics Park, in Kempton... 


COAL BOTTLENECK: Exxaro Resources has warned that coal shipments by State-owned freight logistics group Transnet in 2023 have dropped to an annualised rate of only 46.5-million tons. The figure represents a fall from the 50.4-million tons of coal transported to the Richards Bay Coal Terminal for export in 2022, already the lowest volume recorded in three decades. Exxaro attributed the slump to locomotive availability, train derailments, and instances of cable theft and vandalism. Photograph: Bloomberg
COAL BOTTLENECK
7th July 2023

Exxaro Resources has warned that coal shipments by State-owned freight logistics group Transnet in 2023 have dropped to an annualised rate of only 46.5-million tons. The figure represents a fall... 


SA’s logistics chain in ‘desperate’ need of PPPs – SAAFF 
7th July 2023 By: Irma Venter

Port and rail parastatal Transnet and government cannot “go it alone” to repair South Africa’s strained logistics network, says South African Association of Freight Forwarders (SAAFF) CEO Dr... 


Manufacturing Excellence Award winners - Nico Mkhari of NTGR Engineering, SAM Kader of Buraaq Mining Services, Eugene Els CEO of Afromix, Johann Jordaan awards sponsor Syspro, Lehlohonolo Molloyi MEMSA CEO, Sayeeda Mayat of Buraaq, Muhammad Kudoos from Buraaq (absent Bell Equipment)
MEMSA brings together key mining, manufacturing industry role players and equipment manufacturers at 2023 Mind Shift Conference & Awards
7th July 2023

South Africa has a long intertwined history of mining as well as the manufacture of equipment for mining and has been a site for innovation for the mining industry since its early beginnings.... 


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Tennessee lithium project, US
7th July 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

A definitive feasibility study has demonstrated a robust technical and financial case for Piedmont Lithium to establish a merchant lithium hydroxide manufacturing business. 


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Goulamina lithium project, Mali – update
7th July 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

Leo Lithium has produced its first direct shipping ore material. 


Ferrexpo's second-quarter output jumps
Ferrexpo's second-quarter output jumps
6th July 2023 By: Reuters

Ukraine-focused miner Ferrexpo posted an 18% jump in second-quarter production from the previous quarter, buoyed by stable production from first pelletiser line and initial contribution from second... 


AmaranthCX director Paul Miller
Policymakers urged to fix distorted public market as South African delistings continue
3rd July 2023 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The public market continues to see delistings on the JSE and other South African stock exchanges at an alarming rate, says consultancy and research provider AmaranthCX director Paul Miller, with 14... 


Pilbara and Calix aiming for FID by July
3rd July 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Lithium miner Pilbara Minerals on Monday said that a final investment decision (FID) on its mid-stream demonstration plant in joint venture (JV) with fellow listed Calix is due by the end of... 


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Leo starts DSO production at Goulamina
30th June 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

ASX-listed Leo Lithium has produced its first direct shipping ore (DSO) material at its Goulamina lithium project, in Mali. First revenue from DSO is on track to be received during the fourth... 


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High-purity manganese sulphate monohydrate plant, US – update
30th June 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

Element 25 has signed a definitive agreement with automotive major General Motors to supply up to 32 500 t/y of battery-grade, high-purity manganese sulphate monohydrate. 


Business for South Africa chairperson Martin Kingston
Private sector working with government on multiple work streams to end loadshedding
29th June 2023 By: Martin Creamer

The private sector is so far working with government on six of the ten energy crisis work streams, for which business raised R100-million to procure skills and expertise for donation on an arm's... 


Marula Mining CEO Jason Brewer
Marula seeks JSE listing, provides Kinusi exploration update
29th June 2023 By: Cameron Mackay

Africa-focused mining and development company Marula Mining plans to apply for a dual-listing of its ordinary shares on the JSE and has appointed South African corporate advisory group Bridge... 


Costs rise at Ewoyaa as DFS is delivered
29th June 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

A definitive feasibility study (DFS) into the Ewoyaa lithium project, in Ghana, has increased the project’s cost estimate from the $125-million estimated in the prefeasibility study (PFS) to... 


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Fenix signs 'game changing' deal with Mount Gibson
29th June 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Junior Fenix Resources has reached a near A$25-million agreement with fellow-listed Mount Gibson Iron to acquire its Mid West iron-ore mining and infrastructure assets. The assets will include the... 


Nyanza CEO Donovan Chimhandamba.
Capital cost of South Africa’s titanium beneficiation project expected to peak at R14bn
28th June 2023 By: Martin Creamer

South African ilmenite used to manufacture titanium dioxide pigment in KwaZulu-Natal is on the way to receiving a major value boost. This because heavy mineral sands production sells at around... 


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SARENS thriving in a changing industry
27th June 2023

SARENS, a family-owned business founded in 1955 and headquartered in Belgium, has undergone a significant transformation in recent years that has allowed it to decentralise its way of working,... 


Exxaro FD Riaan Koppeschaar
Exxaro's first-half export coal sales to fall 6% on logistics challenges, low prices
27th June 2023 By: Chanel de Bruyn

Diversified resources company Exxaro Resources expects to report a 6% decrease in export coal sales volumes to 2.51-million tonnes for the six months ended June 30, compared with 2.67-million... 


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On-The-Air (23/06/2023)
23rd June 2023 By: Martin Creamer

It’s that time again on a Friday when Update At Noon presents another Update From The Coal-Face with Martin Creamer, publishing editor of Engineering News and Mining Weekly. The use of platinum in... 


Lithium producers warn global supplies may not meet electric vehicle demand
Lithium producers warn global supplies may not meet electric vehicle demand
23rd June 2023 By: Reuters

Lithium producers are growing anxious that delays in mine permitting, staffing shortages and inflation may hinder their ability to supply enough of the battery metal to meet the world's aggressive... 


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Domestic manganese miners urged to up exports
23rd June 2023 By: Sabrina Jardim

The South African mining industry needs to ensure that it remains competitive in its supply of manganese to the global market amid a global energy transition and an increasing emphasis being placed... 


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Regional Expansion
23rd June 2023 By: Halima Frost

International minerals processing specialist Multotec will be opening its new 4 000 m2 manufacturing facility in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, in July. This facility is geared to manufacture the... 


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Transnet expands manganese corridor for longer trains
23rd June 2023 By: Sabrina Jardim

To boost the South African economy, State-owned rail company Transnet Freight Rail (TFR) has extended its Mamathwane crossing loop – a key manganese rail corridor, originating in the Northern Cape... 


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We must go all out to make South Africa a country of choice
23rd June 2023 By: Martin Creamer

We South Africans can do nothing about our past but we can do something about our future and among the key needs is for us is to have a sense of common purpose around the rebuilding of this... 


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Kasiya rutile project, Malawi – update
23rd June 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

Sovereign Metals has started a graphite bulk sample programme for qualification, downstream testwork and product development purposes. 


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Mardie salt and potash project, Australia – update
23rd June 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

BCI Minerals has flagged a cost blow-out at its Mardie potash project while warning of delays to first production.  


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Orom-Cross graphite project, Uganda – update
23rd June 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

Blencowe Resources has announced that additional metallurgical testwork on Orom-Cross has been completed by a Chinese graphite technical specialist laboratory, based at Wuhan University, in China. 


Cosatu head of policy Lebogang Mulaisi
Opinion: Presidential Climate Commission’s electricity recommendations – a reflection from labour
21st June 2023

In this article, Congress of South African Trade Unions (Cosatu) head of policy Lebogang Mulaisi writes that the Presidential Climate Commission's electricity recommendation signals a potential... 


Transnet Engineering secures contract to supply 80 wagons to DRC company
20th June 2023 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Engineering solutions provider Transnet Engineering (TE) has been awarded a contract to supply 80 wagons to Democratic Republic of Congo- (DRC-) based logistics and transport company SWALA... 


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BCI flags A$500m cost blow-out and delayed production
20th June 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Potash developer BCI Minerals has flagged a A$500-million cost blow-out at its Mardie potash project, in Western Australia, while also warning of delays to first production. The company on... 


Lake planning phased approach at Kachi
Lake planning phased approach at Kachi
19th June 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Lithium developer Lake Resources has unveiled a two phased approach to battery grade-lithium carbonate production at its Kachi brine project, in Argentina. The company on Monday said it would... 


Cape Town
Metro progresses devolution study
16th June 2023 By: Marleny Arnoldi

As the City of Cape Town investigates the viability of building up its own infrastructure and managing an independent passenger rail network, it has expressed concern about government’s having... 


Location map of the Kasiya rutile project
Kasiya rutile project, Malawi – update
16th June 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

Sovereign Metals is progressing with a prefeasibility study. 


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Mining’s inability to absorb youth raises questions about its sustainability
16th June 2023 By: Nadine James

High youth unemployment, combined with a national skills shortage and the fact that just over a third of the population is between 15 and 35 years old, means that South Africa – already contending... 


Infrastructure Finance Advisory Institute director Bongani Mankewu
Opinion: Economy heavily dependent on freight rail demonopolisation, passenger rail devolution
15th June 2023

The pragmatism of the National Logistics Crisis Committee can yield an innovative complementary funding model for freight and passenger rail networks in South Africa, writes Infrastructure Finance... 


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Mining’s inability to absorb youth raises questions about its sustainability
15th June 2023 By: Nadine James

High youth unemployment, combined with a national skills shortage and the fact that just over a third of the population is between 15 and 35 years old, means that South Africa – already contending... 


Minerals Council South Africa CEO Roger Baxter 
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I’ll somehow re-emerge in the mining sector at some point in the future, says Baxter
13th June 2023 By: Martin Creamer

I’ll somehow re-emerge in the mining sector at some point in the future, outgoing Minerals Council South Africa CEO Roger Baxter said on Tuesday, when spoke to Mining Weekly in a Teams interview.... 


National Logistics Crisis Committee to tackle transport emergencies in parallel to reform agenda
National Logistics Crisis Committee to tackle transport emergencies in parallel to reform agenda
13th June 2023 By: Terence Creamer

The National Logistics Crisis Committee (NLCC) will adopt a two-pronged approach to addressing the rail, port and road crises currently undermining growth and job creation in South Africa, whereby... 


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