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Ore hauling
BCCEI warns contractors to register with it and comply with collective agreements at mine sites
16th October 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The Bargaining Council for the Civil Engineering Industry (BCCEI) has warned mining contractors that many outsourced activities performed on mine sites legally fall under the civil engineering... 


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Dewatering solutions for challenging conditions in Central African mines
16th October 2026

Integrated Pump Technology, distributor of Grindex submersible and Godwin surface pumps, says it has noted that the effects of climate change are leading to more unpredictable rainfall in Central... 


Lindie Fourie, Operations Manager at BCCEI
Bccei Urges Mining Contractors To Address Growing Compliance Blind Spot
16th October 2026

As mining companies continue to outsource operational activities to specialist service providers, the line between mining and civil engineering work is becoming increasingly blurred - and many... 


Inpex's Ichthys operation
Australia names offshore site for Inpex-led Bonaparte carbon storage project
16th October 2026 By: Reuters

Australia on Friday designated the West Peron undersea rock formation, off the country's north coast, as a storage site for an 8-million metric ton-per-year Bonaparte carbon capture and storage... 


More than a truck: Enaex Africa’s MMUs connect logistics and blast performance
16th October 2026

From a distance, mobile mixing units (MMUs) may look like other heavy vehicles heading to a mine. At the bench, their role is far more specialised. They carry components and equipment needed to... 


5G subscriptions cross 3bn mark en route to mobile dominance
16th October 2026 By: Natasha Odendaal

Global 5G subscriptions have surpassed the three-billion mark, with expectations that they will reach 6.4-billion by the end of 2031, comprising two-thirds of all mobile subscriptions. The latest... 


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Manufacturer reflects on 120 years in S Africa
16th October 2026

Having celebrated 120 years in South Africa this year, engineering and technology company Bosch has reflected on some of the major milestones it has achieved during this period while remaining... 


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Private sector could boost development
16th October 2026

South Africa needs greater private-sector participation in water infrastructure as traditional funding and management approaches struggle to address deteriorating infrastructure and water losses,... 


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Lifting equipment delivered to platinum mine for improved accessibility
16th October 2026 By: Trent Roebeck

Industrial equipment supplier SkyJacks supplied an aerial GEDA working platform to a major platinum mine in South Africa earlier this year while also delivering a similar materials handling... 


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Skouries mine, Greece
16th October 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

A gold mine in Halkidiki peninsula, in Central Macedonia, northern Greece. 


Neethling criticises Cape Town’s electricity pricing as Golden Arrow prepares to add another 40-plus electric buses
16th October 2026 By: Irma Venter

Golden Arrow Bus Services (GABS) is out on tender for another 40 to 60 electric buses to join its fleet after April next year, says company engineer Gideon Neethling. Speaking at the Africa... 


Periodic table symbol for cobalt
Yuma County solar-powered cobalt processing project, US – update
16th October 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

US Citizenship and Immigration Services approved the project’s EB-5 investment offering on September 30. 


Image looking north showing historical pits, rehabilitated leach pads and waste dumps, tailings storage facility and exploration camp
Bullabulling gold project, Australia
16th October 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

Minerals 260 is developing the Bullabulling gold project – one of Australia’s largest undeveloped gold projects. 


Gautrain’s next 15 years take shape with appointment of new operator
Gautrain’s next 15 years take shape with appointment of new operator
16th October 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

Sihamba Sonke Mobility (SSM) – a consortium comprising the AIIM-Motseng JV, Alstom, RATP Dev, GIBB-Crede, AIH Connect and SSM InvestCo – has been appointed as operator of passenger rail company... 


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Risks and rewards in focus as the April 2027 SAWEM launch date nears
16th October 2026 By: Terence Creamer

South Africa will take another important step in its transition to a competitive electricity ecosystem in April next year when it launches the South African Wholesale Electricity Market (SAWEM).... 


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French investors look to strengthen presence in South Africa as reforms advance
16th October 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

South Africa is already implementing various reforms to improve the performance of State-owned enterprises like Eskom and Transnet and, thereby, drive higher growth rates. With progress evident in... 


FNB and Wesbank renew On The Road partnership as Road Freight Podcast surges past 300 000 views  and 7 000 Youtube subscribers
15th October 2026

Second-year sponsorship comes as the platform reaches 2 million TikTok views and expands its influence among South Africa’s road freight SMMEs FNB and WesBank have renewed their sponsorship of the... 


Integrated Pump Technology strengthens dewatering resilience in Central Africa's mine
Integrated Pump Technology strengthens dewatering resilience in Central Africa's mine
15th October 2026

Central Africa’s mining sector is grappling with more unpredictable rainfall as a result of climate change. Integrated Pump Technology, distributor of Grindex submersible and Godwin surface pumps,... 


Datacentrix Agri Indaba highlights collaboration and technology as catalysts for agricultural growth
Datacentrix Agri Indaba highlights collaboration and technology as catalysts for agricultural growth
15th October 2026

South African agriculture has an important role to play in supporting economic growth, employment and exports, but accessing this potential will require the sector to navigate an intricate mix of... 


Capital reports higher revenue, drilling platform gains momentum
Capital reports higher revenue, drilling platform gains momentum
15th October 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

London-listed Capital has delivered group revenue of $115.7-million for the third quarter – a 23.3% increase year-on-year but a 1.4% decrease quarter-on-quarter.  Revenue for the first nine months... 


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