State-owned power utility Eskom’s ambitious plan to expand South Africa’s transmission network, which includes the roll-out of 14 000 km of new power lines over the next decade, is expected to... 

Although saleable production of aluminium from the Hillside Aluminium smelter in South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal decreased by 1% to 537 000 t in the nine months ended March, the full-year guidance of... 

Following President Cyril Ramaphosa’s appointment of former Deputy Finance Minister Mcebisi Jonas as a special envoy to the US on April 14, public comments made by Jonas in 2020, in which he... 

Diversified major Rio Tinto Group warned on Wednesday that its 2025 iron-ore output will likely land at the lower end of guidance as extreme weather disrupts operations in Australia’s Pilbara... 

Goldman Sachs has reduced its forecast for aluminium prices this year after its economists downgraded global growth forecasts including for the US and China following the Trump administration's... 

AI has the potential to considerably impact the energy sector in the coming decade, driving a surge in electricity demand from data centres around the world, the International Energy Agency’s... 

Having received confirmation that the 30% reciprocal tariffs imposed on South African exports by President Donald Trump have been paused, Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau says... 

Chinese alumina producers, which rushed to expand capacity after prices surged last year due to short supplies of raw material bauxite, are being squeezed by falling prices, prompting some to shut... 

South Africa’s trade surplus with the US, which was used to calculate the ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs announced by US President Donald Trump, has been “hugely inflated”, says Professor Lawrence... 

The high performance cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE) material is the most common insulation used in medium voltage (MV) cables between 6.6kV to 33kV mainly because of its impressive mechanical and... 

A new range of contactless sensors designed for factory automation and heavy-duty industrial or commercial use is now available from Harold G. Schaevitz Industries (HGSI). The ILPS-27 series... 

Local steel supply shortages and the increased reliance on imports, owing to the, at the time of writing, anticipated shutdown of ArcelorMittal’s long-steel plants, could have a negative impact on... 

Australian shares plunged 2% in a sea of red on Thursday as investors recoiled after US President Donald Trump announced sweeping tariffs on all imports, in a move that ratchets up a global trade... 

Commodities including oil, copper and agricultural products fell on Thursday as US President Donald Trump's aggressive tariffs on key trading partners fuelled fears of a global recession, while... 

South Africa’s Presidency has expressed concern over new tariffs that have been imposed on South African exports to the US following President Donald Trump’s April 2 'Liberation Day' announcement.... 

President Donald Trump's new tariffs sent shockwaves through markets on Thursday, with the dollar and US stocks among the hardest hit on fears a broadening trade war will spur recession in a... 

Indian metals-to-oil conglomerate Vedanta is looking for a global company to partner with on expansion projects worth $20-billion across zinc, aluminium, copper, iron, steel, oil, gas and power, as... 

The World Platinum Investment Council (WPIC) finds in its latest Platinum Essentials publication that the US’s 25% tariff on vehicle imports from April 3 and parts from May 3 will have a 70 000 oz... 

Rio Tinto Group has held talks with the Democratic Republic of Congo about developing one of the world’s biggest hard rock lithium deposits, in the latest sign of the miner’s enthusiasm for the... 

Four Indian State firms are in talks with Chilean miner SQM to acquire a 20% stake in its two lithium projects in Australia for $600-million, four sources said, in New Delhi's biggest effort to... 

The demand for sustainable solutions in packaging has “never been higher”, according to recycling industry automated sorting system and machine specialist, Stadler. This increase in demand for... 

Recent amendments to the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) regulatory framework, introduced on February 26, are expected to have significant implications for African exporters. The... 

The federal government has missed an opportunity to reinforce support for Australia’s minerals exploration industry, with the 2025/26 Budget failing to extend a key incentive programme that has... 

ASX-listed Arrow Minerals has reported a maiden mineral resource of 185-million tonnes at 42.3% aluminium oxide (AI2O3) and 2.7% silicon oxide at the Niagara bauxite project, in Guinea. “This is an... 

Advancements in vehicle design and increasing demands for enhanced performance and durability are reshaping the automotive coolant market, with a shift toward formulations that offer improved heat... 

The latest stage of AVENTICS series XV pneumatic valve systems features new flow rates, configurations, accessories, and Underwriters Laboratories (UL) certifications, aimed at giving... 

For the past 30 years, the Innomotics Perfect Harmony GH180 has stood strong as a leader in the medium voltage drive sector. We are delighted to start our celebration of #30YearsInPerfectHarmony.... 

Gold prices scaled a record peak above the crucial $3 000-mark on Tuesday for the second time in a week, as investors sought cover from economic concerns fuelled by US President Donald Trump's... 

JSE-listed aluminium producer Hulamin has reported a much-improved 2024 financial year in terms of market conditions, particularly in the company’s export segments. “Demand recovery brought... 

Russia's Rusal on Friday reported a near three-fold jump in its annual earnings, reflecting lower production costs and higher prices for aluminium. Hong Kong-listed Rusal, the world's largest... 

Hollywood actor and environmental advocate Leonardo DiCaprio has voiced his concerns over the Australian government’s approval of the expansion of mining major South32’s bauxite mining operations... 

JSE-listed aluminium producer Hulamin reports that independent nonexecutive chairperson Thabo Leeuw will retire after 17 years of working for the company, effective August 31. During his tenure,... 

Diversified miner Rio Tinto and energy group Edify Energy have entered into two new solar and battery hybrid services agreements (HSAs) to enhance the supply of reliable, competitively priced... 

Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) on Wednesday reported a 23.5% decline in annual net profit for 2024 due to an impairment charge following the suspension of exports from its operations in Guinea and... 

The evolving demands of the South African die-casting sector necessitate that lubricants manufacturer FUCHS Lubricants South Africa undertake continuous product innovation and development to... 

ASX-listed exploration and development company Canyon Resources remains on schedule to complete a definitive feasibility study during the third quarter of the year. 

Diversified mining major Rio Tinto has officially completed its $6.7-billion acquisition of Arcadium Lithium. The deal, sanctioned by the Royal Court of Jersey on Wednesday, integrates Arcadium... 

Price premiums for aluminium on the physical market in the United States have surged to a record high due to the looming threat of tariffs on imports of the metal used in the transport,... 

The food and beverage sector is the largest and most vital part of South Africa’s manufacturing industry, contributing 25% to total production. Recent growth, largely driven by dairy, snacks,... 

The US industrial sector will have the most to lose from potential US tariffs on copper, analysts say, with costs seen rising significantly during what would be a lengthy process of reviving... 

ASX-listed bauxite developer Canyon Resources says it remains on schedule to complete a definitive feasibility study (DFS) on the Minim Martap project, in Cameroon, during the third quarter of the... 

Aim-listed Arkle Resources says analysis has identified lithium in all 20 samples taken from a portion of its 937 km2 of licences in the Makgadikgadi Salt Pans, in Botswana. Despite lower grades of...