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#WorldTBDay: Minerals Council SA launches multiple language Ex-Mineworkers Occupational Lung Disease Guide

Novus Group says the Africa’s mining sector is at a crossroads as resource sovereignty, infrastructure bottlenecks, and political risks dominate Mining Indaba 2025 (Image supplied)

EXCLUSIVE: Novus Group's analysis shows Africa’s mining sector at a crossroads

Source: © 123rf Arjen de Bruin, Group CEO at OIM Consulting says strong frontline leadership keeps mines running smoothly, yet too many supervisors are thrown into the deep end without being equipped with the skills they need to lead effectively

Developing mining supervisors to improve productivity and H&SArjen de Bruin

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Loaded for Bear: With $3,000 an ounce breached, the sky is the only limit for the price of goldEd Stoddard

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ArcelorMittal South Africa is in talks to defer long steel plant closure

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Vaal University of Technology and Standard Bank to launch Hydrogen Centre of Excellence

Vaal University of Technology Vaal University of Technology and Standard Bank to launch Hydrogen Centre of Excellence

19 Mar 2025

Mining services company secures dynamic capital funding from Edge Growth

Edge Growth Mining services company secures dynamic capital funding from Edge Growth

17 Mar 2025

Join the 4th Electricity Wheeling Conference 2025 to explore solutions for Africa’s sustainable energy future

Milla SA Join the 4th Electricity Wheeling Conference 2025 to explore solutions for Africa’s sustainable energy future

13 Mar 2025

Local community trust debt fund advances social upliftment in renewable energy sector

Infra Impact Investment Managers Local community trust debt fund advances social upliftment in renewable energy sector

7 Mar 2025

Sappi and Enpower Trading reach Financial Close on PPA for power deal from SunCentral

Sappi Sappi and Enpower Trading reach Financial Close on PPA for power deal from SunCentral

13 Feb 2025

Unitrans drives efficiency and sustainability in mining with performance-based vehicles

Unitrans Unitrans drives efficiency and sustainability in mining with performance-based vehicles

28 Jan 2025

Big industry: Power purchase agreements light the way to renewable energy implementation

Yellow Door Energy Big industry: Power purchase agreements light the way to renewable energy implementation

24 Jan 2025

Pictured: Forbes Padayachee

Yellow Door Energy Astute African manufacturers will move to clean power to align with global investor and importer expectations

22 Nov 2024

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Bizcommunity.com #BizTrends2025 Sponsors announced and categories still open for Curating the Future

21 Nov 2024

Post your next level jobs and take careers to the next level with Bizcommunity Recruitment

Bizcommunity.com Post your next level jobs and take careers to the next level with Bizcommunity Recruitment

15 Nov 2024

AGL wins Service Provider of the Year award at the Invest in African Energy Awards 2024

Africa Global Logistics AGL wins Service Provider of the Year award at the Invest in African Energy Awards 2024

8 Nov 2024

Using intelligence, forensics and prosecution against illegal mining activities

Pinpoint Stewards Using intelligence, forensics and prosecution against illegal mining activities

15 Oct 2024

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Namibia's new president vows to diversify economy, tackle joblessness

Nyasha Nyaungwa 1 day

Creecy unveils private sector role in revitalising rail and port infrastructure

Creecy unveils private sector role in revitalising rail and port infrastructure

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Novus Group says the Africa’s mining sector is at a crossroads as resource sovereignty, infrastructure bottlenecks, and political risks dominate Mining Indaba 2025 (Image supplied)

EXCLUSIVE: Novus Group's analysis shows Africa’s mining sector at a crossroads

20 Mar 2025

Source: © 123rf Arjen de Bruin, Group CEO at OIM Consulting says strong frontline leadership keeps mines running smoothly, yet too many supervisors are thrown into the deep end without being equipped with the skills they need to lead effectively

Developing mining supervisors to improve productivity and H&S

Arjen de Bruin 20 Mar 2025

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Loaded for Bear: With $3,000 an ounce breached, the sky is the only limit for the price of gold

Ed Stoddard 19 Mar 2025

Martin van Zyl, sales manager, process industries ABB says the mining industry is facing a daunting challenge as rapid changes are expected to meet global targets while remaining profitable (Image supplied)

The mining industry's daunting challenge to meet sustainability targets and be profitable

Martin van Zyl 19 Mar 2025

Amit Saini, a director at Eastern Cape-based Coega Steels Pty Ltd, does not doubt South Africa can be Africa’s green-steel hub. Pictured are steel billets produced in the Gqeberha mini mill’s induction furnace. (Image supplied) Supplied

SA perfectly placed to lead “green-steel revolution”, needs expanded domestic beneficiation policies

18 Mar 2025

Source: Supplied. Stephan Kornelius, business lead: Pragma Professional Services.

R1tn for infrastructure: South Africa's new budget promises growth if maintenance keeps pace

Stephan Kornelius 17 Mar 2025

Source: © 123rf The Budget Speech provides the financial framework for the private sector to get involved in investing in renewable energy projects in South Africa

#Budget2025: Implications for renewable energy solutions private producers

17 Mar 2025

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ESG down but not out: SA's businesses need to step up after Trump’s exit from JET

Mila Vicquery 17 Mar 2025

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The role of sugarcane in securing South Africa's aviation fuel supply

Higgins Mdluli 14 Mar 2025

Source: © Africa Energy Msenge Emoyeni project is one of the innovative greenfield projects in renewable energy that saw ACED awarded the IJGlobal Sponsor of the Year (Africa) Award

ACED awarded IJGlobal Sponsor Award for innovative greenfield projects in renewable energy

14 Mar 2025

Source: © Mining.com Officially open, Seriti Resources’s new Naudesbank Colliery is expected to contribute significantly to South Africa's mining sector and play a key role in the country's economic growth

Seriti’s Naudesbank Colliery to contribute significantly to SA's mining sector and country's economy

14 Mar 2025

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EIB reviews financing for $760m hydro project over DRC war

14 Mar 2025

Source: Reuters.

Barrick says 'committed to reaching a mutually beneficial resolution' in Mali

Portia Crowe 13 Mar 2025

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Advertisers will now be able to measure carbon impact with Google's new tool

13 Mar 2025

Bennetor (Ben) Magara is Exxaro Resources Limited’s (Exxaro) new chief executive officer, effective 1 April 2025 (Image supplied)

Mining veteran, Ben Magara appointed Exxaro CEO

13 Mar 2025

Source: Reuters.

BHP earns right to take 75% stake in Cobre's Botswana projects

Nikita Maria Jino 13 Mar 2025

Source: © World Finance The Minerals Council of SA, responding to the Budget Speech delivered on 12 March, says the full potential of mining needs to be unlocked to prevent additional tax rises in coming years

#Budget2025: Unlocking mining's full potential could reshape South Africa's economy

13 Mar 2025

The Southern African Institute of Welding (SAIW) has unveiled a strategic renewal plan to elevate the quality of skills training, expand service offerings, and modernise operations (Image supplied)

SAIW's strategic renewal plan to elevate skilled artisan status, NECSA partnership reinforced

12 Mar 2025

ABB is installing the largest production capacity in the world production hoist at BHP's Jansen Potash Project in Canada (Image supplied)

ABB to install largest production capacity in the world production hoist at BHP's Jansen Potash Project

12 Mar 2025

Source: © Mozambique Mining Journal Africa is set to lead global natural gas demand growth at a rate of 3% annually – the fastest worldwide.

9th Global Gas Outlook 2050 highlights Africa’s natural gas potential

11 Mar 2025

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US withdraws from Just Energy Transition partnership with SA

10 Mar 2025

Jean-Pascal Tricoire, global chairman of Schneider Electric, says Africa's energy transition must not only focus on increasing the supply of green energy but also on transforming demand (Image supplied)

Africa shows great potential in sustainable energy milestones

10 Mar 2025

Morocco banks on green hydrogen to reach energy goals

Morocco banks on green hydrogen to reach energy goals

Ahmed Eljechtimi 7 Mar 2025

Matthews Bantsijang is a Senior Manager in the Electricity division of the South African Bureau of Standards (SABS)

New standards pave way for renewable energy breakthrough

Lindsey Schutters 5 Mar 2025

Oil steady; market eyes OPEC+ output increase, US tariffs

Oil steady; market eyes OPEC+ output increase, US tariffs

5 Mar 2025

Mary Bomela

MIC CEO Mary Bomela steps down after 15 years of growth

3 Mar 2025

An aerial view of Shaft 11 at Impala Platinum Mine, in Rustenburg. Source: Reuters/Shafiek Tassiem

PGM crisis makes Implats consider Canada closure

Nelson Banya and Felix Njini 28 Feb 2025

Miniatures of oil barrels and a rising stock graph are seen in this illustration. Source: Reuters/Dado Ruvic

Oil price spikes after Trump cancels Chevron Venezuela licence

Stephanie Kelly 28 Feb 2025

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SA's electric dream from loadshedding to leading the EV revolution

Yael Shafrir, Raeesah Shaik, Nasmé Puley, and Shirleen Ritchie 27 Feb 2025

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Botswana and De Beers’ marketing push to revive diamond demand

Karabo Ledwaba 26 Feb 2025

Power officials stand on ladders to fix electric cables along a road in Egbeda district in Nigeria's commercial capital Lagos. Source: Reuters/Akintunde Akinleye

Bloomberg: Trump USAID cuts hit electricity programme in Africa

Mrinmay Dey 26 Feb 2025

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Source: © Mozambique Mining Journal Africa is set to lead global natural gas demand growth at a rate of 3% annually – the fastest worldwide.

9th Global Gas Outlook 2050 highlights Africa’s natural gas potential

11 Mar 2025

Source: © First Mining DRC-Zambia The Longonjo Mining Project in Angola, one of the projects the government is promoting investment into

Angola ramps up mining projects to unlock its industry potential

11 Mar 2025

Jean-Pascal Tricoire, global chairman of Schneider Electric, says Africa's energy transition must not only focus on increasing the supply of green energy but also on transforming demand (Image supplied)

Africa shows great potential in sustainable energy milestones

10 Mar 2025

Morocco banks on green hydrogen to reach energy goals

Morocco banks on green hydrogen to reach energy goals

Ahmed Eljechtimi 7 Mar 2025

Ore containing copper and cobalt. Source: Paul-Alain Hunt/Unsplash

Regulatory overhaul puts halt on DRC cobalt exports

Lindsey Schutters 25 Feb 2025

GreenIron selects ABB for automation system at Sandviken facility

GreenIron selects ABB for automation system at Sandviken facility

25 Feb 2025

Mafika Engineering is exploring hydrogen adoption, including a collaboration with Bosch Germany to race Cummins (pictured) to develop Hydrogen Internal Combustion Engine (H2ICE)

Mafika Engineering and RMB Ventures aim to drive sustainable mining fleet transition

25 Feb 2025

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