Technology adoption shaping industry trajectory

Amid the increased presence of AI and the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) in South Africa’s mining industry, technologies that are aimed at avoiding dirty, demanding and dangerous mining... 

Price competitiveness key to market demands

Amid the mining drill bit market experiencing growth driven by increased mining activities and demand for minerals, price competitiveness remains a key consideration for quarrying, mining and... 

Company prioritises safety, maintenance for efficient exploration

Extending the lifespan of its existing rigs, ensuring maximum uptime and delivering consistent performances in the drilling sector are key focus areas for geotechnical and exploration drilling... 

Event to highlight need for investment, collaboration

The Manufacturing Indaba can serve as a catalyst for industrial development, fostering a collaborative environment where African manufacturers are empowered to become key players in the global... 

Composites present new opportunities

Significant efforts are under way to introduce the manufacturing of glass-fibre-reinforced polymer composites to South Africa, as this is regarded as a positive step that could transform the... 

Infrastructure development key to harnessing sector’s potential

There is multistakeholder consensus on the need to increase investments in the infrastructure development required to improve the trajectory of South Africa’s manufacturing sector, highlights... 

Organisation outlines potential of essential, vegetable oils

Essential and vegetable oils produced from indigenous species and destined for the cosmetic, food and health sectors are experiencing growing demand by health-conscious consumers and can contribute... 

Association highlights stagnation of localisation levels

Faced with many domestic and global obstacles over the past five years, the automotive sector is tracking behind the growth targets it set out to achieve when South Africa’s Automotive Industry... 

All-round skills should buttress technical competencies – organisation

The imperative to develop well-rounded engineering professionals who possess the required business management skills for leadership roles has underpinned the approach taken by industry association... 

Company highlights safety imperatives for engineering professionals

A commitment to enhancing engineering capabilities by incorporating safety and technology into the development agenda of Kenya’s built environment industry is a key priority for Nairobi-based... 

Successful projects grounded in regulatory grasp, community involvement

When providing well-crafted technical services, grasping regulatory and community considerations are crucial, as these increasingly affect the results of the engineering solutions on offer, says... 

Investment attractiveness enhanced by long-term sustainability

The African mining industry has great potential to show the world how to meet global sustainability targets, such as those set out in intergovernmental organisation United Nations’ Sustainable... 

Sustainability, innovation imperative to accessing private capital

The need to ensure that Africa, with an abundance of critical minerals, benefits from their extraction and beneficiation, and the consequent economic development, was a key takeaway from this... 

Local supply chains crucial to promoting food security

Strengthening local supply chains is critical to ensuring food security and economic resilience, and sourcing materials and services locally not only reduces supply chain disruptions but also... 

Firm addresses legal, export risks attributed to bud rot spread

The potential spread of phytophtora palmovira (bud rot) from infested areas through host material to other areas may negatively affect South Africa’s domestic and international trade, says law firm... 

Adaptation required to meet evolving demands

Evolving consumer demands for health, convenience and affordability necessitate product and organisational adaptation which, alongside optimising production efficiencies and waste management, are... 

Rental market improving amid construction malaise – distributor

The slowdown in the construction sector has reduced the demand for new equipment, adversely impacting on sales figures, says construction equipment distributor Develon SA. However, there is often... 

Multifaceted approach required for sector resilience

Building long-term resilience in South Africa’s mining sector requires a multifaceted approach that includes the integration of new technologies, enhanced safety standards, adequate fit-for purpose... 

Sector performance predicated on successful energy adaptation

While mining companies in South Africa are increasingly setting ambitious carbon net zero targets, translating these into tangible actions is a long-term challenge, highlights global professional... 

Coal to remain relevant in energy transition – miner

The concurrent use of coal and renewable energy has been identified as a tenable strategy for development of emerging players in South Africa’s mining sector, says midtier coal miner Ndalamo... 

Budding developer prioritises diversification

More opportunities are likely to emerge in the manganese value chain in future, following anticipated growth in demand for manganese ore and its products including ferromanganese. “This is being... 

Regulations continue to discourage explorers

Mining regulations in South Africa are hindering any meaningful exploration activity, with explorers reducing prospecting budgets, and exploration capital being deployed elsewhere where such... 

Tech integration boosting competitiveness

In noting the proliferation of technologies such as AI, Big Data, the Internet of Things (IoT) and digital twins in business operations across Africa, global management consulting firm Kearney says... 

Firm underscores continent’s suitability for renewable energy

Africa is well positioned to improve its energy security, owing to its high solar radiation factor, highlights renewable-energy business platform Discovery Green. The company says the continent’s... 

Adaptation key to sustainability – expert

The long-established practice of extracting fossil fuels and subsidising the industries associated with it, as well as institutional and regulatory drag, pose real threats to technological progress... 

Event highlights opportunity to transform

With a rapidly expanding population and increasing urbanisation, Africa’s energy demand is projected to soar, requiring innovative solutions, sustainable practices and significant investments to... 

Centre endorses transition towards sustainable systems

As Africa looks to the future, the transition to sustainable energy represents both a challenge and an opportunity, highlights national industry support programme the National Cleaner Production... 

PPPs integral to reducing port inefficiencies

Public–private partnerships (PPPs) are vital to reduce inefficiencies at South Africa’s port terminals and drive down operating costs so that businesses and consumers can benefit, highlights law... 

Reliable technological development stressed

In line with the theme of the Investing in African Mining Indaba 2025 – Future-Proofing African Mining Today – the impetus of focusing on defining sustainability in a changing world remains key to... 

Sector environmental obligations highlighted

Mining companies, in contributing to future-proofing African mining, should commit to exceeding environmental legislation requirements, says University of Cape Town Minerals to Metals Research... 

Equipping supervisors for successful shifts

Capacitating mine supervisors and their teams with the right skill sets and mindsets required for operational excellence is a key strategic priority for established business improvement specialists... 

Sector growth potential underpinned by increased stakeholder collaboration

Consolidating collaborative opportunities in Africa’s mining sector should be a key strategic growth consideration, says coal mining company Ndalamo Resources. Noting the need to promote... 

Greater responsibility placed on industry role-players

Key industry events, such as the yearly Investing in African Mining Indaba, help industry roleplayers to assess what is required to develop Africa’s “undoubted” mineral wealth, says coal research... 

Capitalisation of critical minerals embedded in company outlook

Africa has a significant portion of the rare-earth elements (REE) required for the transition to, and development of, new energy vehicles (NEV), with a sizable opportunity to capitalise on their... 

Improving sustainable minerals value chain

Driving a transition to a just and more sustainable minerals value chain in Africa can be a key catalyst towards protecting human rights and delivering a sustainable future worldwide, highlights... 

Experiential learning aids in trajectory of mining future

Facing a raft of shifting expectations and operating conditions, the current state of play in the mining industry requires operators to balance a traditionally risk-averse culture with an openness... 

Firm highlights project’s significance

Sustainable waste management solutions company Interwaste contends that environmental stewardship and resource recovery remain integral in supporting South Africa’s water conservation requirements... 

Partnership building, optimising water infrastructure in Limpopo

Lebalelo Water User Association (LWUA), which has through its members self-financed, built, operated and maintained its bulk raw water infrastructure since 2002, will build six new infrastructure... 

Extend sugar tax moratorium, says SASA

Industry association, the South African Sugar Association (SASA), asserts that the sugar tax, since its introduction in 2019, has had a devastating impact on both sugarcane farmers and milling... 

Firm’s boilers enable efficient processes

Steam generation solutions company Steinmüller Africa says that its boilers are well-equipped to deliver efficient waste management, energy, and cost savings for the pulp and paper, sugar,...