Cameron Mackay

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Cameron Mackay

Cameron Mackay is a Creamer Media Senior Online Writer for Engineering News and Mining Weekly.

Gauteng dept adds faulty traffic signals reporting to pothole app

7th August 2023 The Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport has introduced an additional feature on its PotholeFixGP app to also report faulty traffic signals. Launched in 2022, the app was designed to enable the public to report potholes on the provincial road network. →

Gemfields to triple processing capacity at Moz ruby mine

7th August 2023 Gemstone miner Gemfields’ 75%-owned Montepuez Ruby Mining (MRM) subsdiary has entered into a legally binding contract with specialist engineering group Consulmet to build an additional processing plant at MRM’s ruby mine in Mozambique. The addition of the second plant will triple MRM’s processing... →

The addition of the second plant will triple MRM’s processing capacity from the existing 200 t/h to 600 tonnes p/h

Pan African meets revised production guidance, lowers its debt

7th August 2023 Gold miner Pan African Resources has achieved a robust financial performance for the year ended June 30, CEO Cobus Loots reported on August 7, stating that this was despite challenges experienced at the company’s underground operations during the financial year. The company, which will release... →

Pan African Resources CEO Cobus Loots

Resolving locomotive supply impasse with Chinese firm crucial, says Transnet Freight Rail CEO

4th August 2023 It is crucial that State-owned freight rail operator Transnet Freight Rail (TFR) find a solution to its long-standing locomotive supply impasse with Chinese manufacturer CRRC, TFR CEO Siza Mzimela told delegates at the 2023 Coal & Energy Transition Day, on July 18. Outlining the various... →

ICMM member companies report lower fatalities for 2022

4th August 2023 Global body the International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM) reveals that its member companies lost 33 people in work-related incidents during 2022. This compares with the 45 fatalities in 2021 and 44 in 2020. →

Procurement clarity and prosecutions key to tackling construction site disruptions

4th August 2023 Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Sihle Zikalala has emphasised the importance of unity in condemning and addressing construction site disruption and extortion affecting the industry. “It is important that we act together to root out these illegal practices, which are driving away... →

SIHLE ZIKALALA Contractors must refuse to pay bribes to public officials and extorters. We must protect whistleblowers, and ensure that people who indicate potential for disruption are protected

Procurement clarity and prosecutions key to tackling construction site disruptions

4th August 2023 Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Sihle Zikalala has emphasised the importance of unity in condemning and addressing construction site disruption and extortion affecting the industry. “It is important that we act together to root out these illegal practices, which are driving away... →

SIHLE ZIKALALA Contractors must refuse to pay bribes to public officials and extorters. We must protect whistleblowers, and ensure that people who indicate potential for disruption are protected

Mercedes-Benz CEO praises 65 years of manufacturing excellence in South Africa

3rd August 2023 Automotive manufacturer Mercedes-Benz South Africa CEO and manufacturing executive director Andreas Brand on August 3 highlighted the significance of the automaker’s 65 years of manufacturing operating in South Africa, and the benefit this has held for the South African economy and the Eastern... →

Novare invests in renewable energy to bolster pan-African sustainability drive

2nd August 2023 Investment solutions company Novare, which has a substantial property portfolio in Africa, on August 1 announced a significant investment in rooftop photovoltaic (PV) panels as an eco-friendly and renewable energy source to curb carbon emissions across its African property portfolio and... →

Novare's rooftop PV project is a proactive response to actively managing the industry's negative impacts and promoting sustainability

Bushveld’s new CEO outlines his priorities as full-year guidance is lowered

2nd August 2023 Vanadium producer Bushveld Minerals’ new CEO Craig Coltman, who took up the position on July 1, acknowledges that the company faces challenges, but says he also sees many positive signs and opportunities to get the most out of Bushveld’s most import asset – its people – and to achieve full... →

Bushveld Minerals CEO Craig Coltman

Graphex Technologies announce offtake agreement with Syrah

2nd August 2023 Graphex Technologies, a wholly-owned subsidiary of global midstream processor of natural graphite anode material for use in lithium-ion batteries Graphex Group, has entered into an offtake agreement with a wholly-owned subsidiary of graphite and battery anode company Syrah Resources for natural... →

Syrah’s Balama graphite operation is the largest natural graphite operation outside of China, with a production capacity of 350 000 mt per year

Implats takes step to buy out remaining RBPlat shares

1st August 2023 Platinum group metals (PGMs) miner Impala Platinum (Implats) has notified the remaining shareholders of Royal Bafokeng Platinum (RBPlat) of the compulstory acquisition of the RBPlat shares it does not already own. Implats in July secured a 98.73% shareholding in RBPlat. →

RBPlat CEO Steve Phiri

Sibanye suspends Kloof 4 shaft operations after incident

1st August 2023 Diversified miner Sibanye-Stillwater announced on August 1 that management has suspended all operations at its Kloof gold mine 4 shaft, after an incident occurred at the Ikamva shaft on July 30, while investigations are under way. “During a standard safety trial run of the conveyance system,... →

Kloof 4 shaft produces an average of about 9 650 oz a month, or 115 743 oz/y

RBPlat swings to interim loss

1st August 2023 Platinum group metals (PGMs) miner Royal Bafokeng Platinum (RBPlat) has recorded a 29% year-on-year decrease in revenue to R5.81-billion for the six months ended June 30. Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (Ebitda) also decreased, by 85.1% year-on-year, to... →

BRPM achieved a steady operational performance, which was hoever offset by a weaker operational performance from Styldrift

GoviEx operations continue despite coup in Niger

1st August 2023 Mineral resource company GoviEx Uranium has assured shareholders that its operations in Niger continue uninterrupted, despite the uncertainty in that country as a result of a coup. Military leaders have seized control of the country’s government and are said to be holding President Mohamed Bazoum... →

GoviEx’s operations in Niger continue uninterrupted, despite the uncertainty in the country as a result of a coup

Transport dept ready to deal with potholes as Minister launches Vala Zonke War Room

31st July 2023 Transport Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga on July 31 attended the official launch of the Vala Zonke War Room, which will monitor and manage all pothole repairs in the country from the State-owned South African National Roads Agency Limited’s (Sanral's) Central Operations Centre (COC), in Centurion.... →

Sanral's Centurion Central Operations Centre

Aton reports ‘encouraging’ results from metallurgical testing at Rodruin

28th July 2023 Preliminary metallurgical testwork results from the Rodruin gold-polymetallic sulphide mineralisation are encouraging and indicate that saleable copper and zinc concentrates can be produced, gold development company Aton Resources interim CEO Tony Vahk reports. “The copper concentrate, in... →

R216m Montrose interchange upgrade nears completion

28th July 2023 Construction of the soon-to-be completed R216-million Montrose Interchange, on the N4, has already “changed the lives of local small businesses and residents by providing much-needed jobs”, the South African National Roads Agency Limited (Sanral) stated in a July 28 press release. Engineering... →

Naheem Ebrahim Essop appointed deputy pension funds adjudicator

28th July 2023 Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has appointed Naheem Ebrahim Essop as a deputy pension funds adjudicator. The appointment is for a term of three years and is effective from the date of assumption of duty, which is expected to be August 1. →

IonicRE advances work on Makuutu demonstration plant

28th July 2023 Construction has started on a demonstration plant at rare earth minerals developer Ionic Rare Earths’ (IonicRE’s) 60%-owned Makuutu heavy rare earths project, in Uganda. The installation contract is being carried out by local Ugandan operating entity Rwenzori Rare Metals (RRM). →

RBPlat warns of interim losses on the back of weaker PGM prices

28th July 2023 Local platinum group metals (PGMs) miner Royal Bafokeng Platinum (RBPlat) expects to report lower earnings for the six months ended June 30. The miner, which plans to publish its interim results on August 1, says a weaker PGM pricing environment, coupled with lower platinum, palladium, rhodium... →

Govt moves towards implementation of Green Transport Strategy

28th July 2023 Department of Transport (DoT) research and development chief director Themba Tenza has confirmed that the department is moving towards implementation of its Green Transport Strategy (GTS), which commits the country to significantly reducing greenhouse-gas (GHG) emissions in the economy. “Our... →

Ivanhoe reports promising testwork for improving copper recoveries

27th July 2023 Metals miner Ivanhoe Mines has announced “highly promising” preliminary testwork for improving copper recoveries at its Kamoa-Kakula copper mine in Kolwezi, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Results show a significant improvement in total recoveries can be achieved by liberating copper... →

Global coal demand, supply set to remain at an all-time high in 2023

27th July 2023 Global body the International Energy Agency (IEA) expects coal demand to remain at an all-time high this year. This follows after global coal demand reached an all-time high in 2022, rising above 8.3-billion tonnes, the IEA points out in its ‘Coal Market Update’ report for July 2023. →

Harmony included in FTSE4Good Index Series for sixth consecutive year

27th July 2023 Gold miner Harmony Gold Mining Company has been included in the FTSE4Good Index Series for the sixth consecutive year. Created by global index and data provider FTSE Russell, the FTSE4Good Index Series is designed to measure the performance of companies demonstrating strong environmental, social... →

ICMM members to reveal progress on implementing tailings standard in August

27th July 2023 Members of global mining body the International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM) will publish details of their progress in conforming with the Global Industry Standard on Tailings Management for tailings facilities with the highest potential consequences in the event of a failure by August 5.... →

Denel, global firm advance Rooivalk modernisation plans

27th July 2023 State-owned Denel’s Denel Aeronautics division and global defence and advanced electronics company Aselsan Elektronik Sanayi (Aselsan) have strengthened their strategic collaboration by signing a certificate of milestone achievement. This milestone signifies the successful establishment of a... →

Photo by Creamer Media
The advancements related to the modernisation of the attack helicopter are a key technology driver for the Denel Group

Entrepreneurship competition relaunched to celebrate SMMEs

27th July 2023 This year, with the post-pandemic relaunch of finance institution Business Partners’ Entrepreneur of the Year competition, the unyielding resilience of South African entrepreneurs will once again be recognised and celebrated. South African entrepreneurs continue to prove their mettle, despite a... →

JRA closes part of road as illegal mining activity causes sinkhole

27th July 2023 The Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA) has closed one lane of Miles Stoker road in the Roodepoort direction owing to a sinkhole, which has developed because of illegal mining activity in the area, including tunnelling beneath the road surface. For safety reasons, the northbound carriageway along... →

Sylvania exceeds full-year PGM production guidance

27th July 2023 South African platium group metals (PGMs) producer Sylvania Platinum exceeded its production forecast for the 2023 financial year, which had been set at between 72 000 oz and 74 000 oz of platinum, palladium, rhodium and gold (4E) PGMs. Its Sylvania Dump Operations (SDO) produced 75 469 oz of 4E... →

IFC partners with Banking Association South Africa to boost climate finance

26th July 2023 Development finance institution the International Finance Corporation (IFC) is joining forces with local body the Banking Association South Africa (BASA) to help increase climate finance in the country and pave the way for a transition to a low-carbon economy. BASA is a member of the Sustainable... →

Mining, water businesses drive AECI’s record interim performance

26th July 2023 Diversified chemicals group AECI delivered record growth in revenue; earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (Ebitda); and headline earnings per share (HEPS) for the six months ended June 30. The group’s revenue increased by 19% year-on-year to R18.4-billion, while Ebitda... →

Silverleaf Business Accelerator set to catapult cannabis industry

25th July 2023 Investment company Silverleaf Investments is the first-of-its-kind venture capital company in South Africa. The company is focused on investments throughout the entire cannabis value chain by providing finance and active hands-on management support to scalable, growth-oriented cannabis small-,... →

Kavango signs contract for 30 km of survey lines at Botswana project

25th July 2023 Southern Africa-focused metals exploration company Kavango Resources has signed a contract for 30 km of Induced Polarisation (IP) survey lines over targeted areas within the company’s Karakubis copper project group of licences, in Botswana, with the goal of identifying sulphide bodies, which will... →

Lactalis South Africa appoints new GM

25th July 2023 Dairy producer Lactalis South Africa has appointed Herman Janse van Rensburg as its new GM with effect from July 18. Janse van Rensburg succeeds Alban Damour, who has taken up his new assignment as GM for Lactalis India. →

Lactalis South Africa GM Herman Janse van Rensburg

IDC grants MC Mining an extension to repay R160m loan

25th July 2023 Development finance institution the Industrial Development Corporation of South Africa (IDC) has extended the date for the repayment of coal miner MC Mining’s R160-million loan to September 30. The repayment of the loan, plus accrued interest, was due for repayment by June 30. →

Prieska crown pillar +105 level resource increases ahead of trial mining

25th July 2023 Diversified metal explorer and developer Orion Minerals on July 25 announced that the company has taken another key step in its early mining strategy at the Prieska copper/zinc project in South Africa’s Northern Cape. This includes the completion of an updated mineral resource estimate (MRE) for... →

IFC investment in Metier to boost growth of mid-market companies in sub-Saharan Africa

24th July 2023 To support the growth of mid-market companies in sub–Saharan Africa, World Bank Group subsidiary the International Finance Corporation (IFC) on July 24 announced an equity investment of $25-million in Metier Capital Growth Fund III (MCGF III), as well as a co-investment envelope of $15-million to... →

Hyphen, Namibian govt launch socioeconomic development framework

24th July 2023 The Namibian government and green energy supplier Hyphen Hydrogen Energy on July 24 launched the socioeconomic development SED framework for Namibia’s landmark $10-billion green hydrogen project. The framework is an integral part of the feasibility and implementation agreement (FIA) which... →

Wide pegmatite intercepts announced in Initial Kamativi lithium drilling programme

24th July 2023 Exploration and development mining company Galileo announced on July 24 that the first two holes of the recently started drill programme over the Kamativi lithium/tin target, in Zimbabwe, have intersected multiple pegmatite dykes, some over substantial widths. "We are pleased with the thickness... →

Global iron-ore production growth expected to accelerate

21st July 2023 Research firm BMI states that global iron-ore production growth will accelerate in the coming years, bringing an end to the stagnation that has persisted since iron-ore prices hit a decade-low average of $55/t in 2015. BMI estimates global mine output growth will average 2.3% from 2023 to 2027,... →

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