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Devina Haripersad is a Creamer Media Features Reporter for Engineering News and Mining Weekly.

By Devina Haripersad

Oxygen producing machinery on site at a mine

On-site oxygen boosts gold recovery

11th July 2025

Several gold mines across sub-Saharan Africa have confirmed that they are saving up to 70% in costs by switching from delivered oxygen to their own on-site systems, says oxygen and nitrogen... 


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Gold Rock Projects' new mill directly addresses these issues with a reduction in plant size, lower power requirements and a less complicated structure

New ball mill offers junior miners energy, cost savings

11th July 2025

Crushing solutions company Gold Rock Projects is developing a new, more cost-effective and energy efficient ball mill, designed to enable gold producers, particularly entry-level and junior... 


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Extrakt Process Solution’s solid-liquid separation and leaching technology is being used by Fulcrum Metals as an innovative technology to advance tailings reprocessing

Non-cyanide technology unlocks new value

11th July 2025

Extrakt Process Solution LLC’s Non-cyanide solid-liquid separation and leaching technology, known as TNS, is being used by gold recovery company Fulcrum Metals as an innovative technology to... 


Mine experts inspecting a site

Mali mine set for fast-tracked development

11th July 2025

Emerging West African gold developer Cora Gold is focusing on fast-tracking the construction of its flagship Sanankoro mine with the permitting, financing and technical updating of key works so... 


Mine workers on site

Major prioritises tailings management, climate change adaptation

11th July 2025

South Africa-headquartered gold major Gold Fields is rolling out a new approach to tailings management across its African gold operations, combining climate resilience, technical innovation and... 


A water tower against a blue sky with white clouds.

Sensors help prevent pipe bursts

4th July 2025

Ageing pipelines in cities often experience pressure fluctuations that can lead to bursts and costly repairs. For municipalities in South Africa, maintaining the integrity of water infrastructure... 


Plastic bottle being filled with water by a machine

Smart water use sets bottled sector apart

4th July 2025

As South Africa grapples with mounting water insecurity, industries are under growing pressure to use water more efficiently. One sector that has made significant strides is the bottled water... 


Head and shoulders shot of Gawie Roodt.

Industry must bridge gap between policy, project delivery

27th June 2025

As Africa moves to implement the African Union’s (AU’s) Agenda 2063 and related infrastructure master plans, engineering consultancies, such as African Industrial Engineering Services (AIES), are... 


Mbamwabi Chilembo stands with his arms crossed.

Consultants key to building climate-ready infrastructure

27th June 2025

As Africa faces growing climate threats – from droughts and floods to rising temperatures – the continent’s infrastructure must become more resilient. Consulting engineering company Alpenglow... 


Head and shoulder shot of Chris Campbell

Procurement woes stall South Africa’s infrastructure progress

27th June 2025

Despite growing demand for engineering services across South Africa and the continent, infrastructure project delivery continues to lag. This is not for lack of capacity but rather because of... 


head and shoulder shot of Vishaal Lutchman

New CEO confronts sector skills exodus with youth strategy

27th June 2025

South African engineering consulting firm GIBB Engineering’s newly appointed CEO, Vishaal Lutchman, is tackling one of the country’s most pressing challenges – the brain drain of skilled engineers... 


A Burkert component.

Smart pneumatics lowers downtime, energy use

13th June 2025

Local manufacturers are increasingly adopting smart pneumatics to modernise operations, reduce unplanned downtime and improve energy efficiency, says fluid control systems manufacturer Bürkert.... 


The HydraPac hydraulic power unit.

System design prioritises efficiency, durability

13th June 2025

Energy efficiency is becoming an increasingly important consideration in the design of fluid power systems. In response, the hydraulic tooling systems of manufacturer and distributor of specialised... 


a danfoss wheel loader on a construction site

New tech addresses labour gaps, sustainability

13th June 2025

Labour shortages and sustainability are the two major trends shaping the future of hydraulics and pneumatics in Africa, says fluid control solutions supplier Danfoss. “The industry is seeing fewer... 


Lara Smith at a mining site in Mozambique.

Contingency planning key to mitigating mining risks

6th June 2025

Following the post-election protests and attacks that disrupted Mozambique’s mining sector in October 2024, specialist consultancy Core Consultants is advising companies to stockpile key materials,... 


Geert Klok at a conference.

ESG, stability are priorities for development amid reforms

6th June 2025

Following the disruptions from October 2024 to January 2025, owing to violent post-election protests and attacks, Mozambique’s mining sector will need to place even more emphasis on strengthening... 


A Choice Diesel vehicle on a mining site in Mozambique with workers near by.

Mining boom drives equipment demand, services

6th June 2025

On the back of a surge in mining activity, particularly in the graphite and gold sectors, Mozambique-based mining equipment supplier and maintenance partner Choice Diesel reports growing demand for... 


A Hotwork employee monitors the systems in place.

Partnering for integrated furnace offerings

23rd May 2025

A strategic alliance has been formed between South African industrial services and asset integrity management specialist Dickinson Group of Companies (DGC) and Swiss advanced combustion technology... 


CRUSHING CIRCUIT The primary crusher installed at Limeco as part of the two-stage crushing circuit

First quicklime to meet growing copper demand

16th May 2025

The first quicklime produced by Côte d’Ivoire-headquartered mining company Firering Strategic Minerals in February at its Limeco project, in Zambia, marks a major milestone for the company, nearly... 


Package being loaded into aircrafft.

Direct air route available to Copperbelt pays off

16th May 2025

In response to persistent supply chain challenges faced by mining companies operating in Zambia’s Copperbelt, Dutch logistics firm C.Steinweg Logistics launched a direct air freight service, from... 


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AI-driven platform to transform asset reliability

16th May 2025

Marking a decade of operating in Zambia’s mining sector, global asset integrity management and industrial solutions firm Dickinson Group of Companies (DGC) is gearing up to launch its DGC... 


A four-locomotive train hauls 160 empty wagons on Transnet’s GFB Flow route during the February 2025 test.

New initiative doubles rail capacity on the Coal Line

9th May 2025

State-owned rail freight company Transnet’s continuous improvement team recently launched a 160-wagon train initiative on the North Corridor to improve slot utilisation and double network capacity,... 


Train tracks on dry, rocky ground.

Urgent fixes prioritised in rail revival funding plan

9th May 2025

State-owned rail freight company Transnet’s Rail Infrastructure Manager (TRIM) outlined a structured plan to raise the funding needed to revitalise South Africa’s deteriorating rail infrastructure.... 


Investors keen for B Network Prospectus

9th May 2025

State-owned rail freight company Transnet’s Rail Infrastructure Management entity (TRIM) during its latest Investec Engagement that took place on March 14, says that it plans to release a B Network... 


A worker welding a section on a train.

Rail logistics firms anticipate traffic boom with new reform

9th May 2025

Given the May 9 deadline for submissions on various identified strategic projects in the rail and logistics sector, companies have been intensifying efforts to explore investment opportunities in... 


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