The recycling of one-million waste radial truck tyres in KwaZulu-Natal has saved between 45 500 t and 71 500 t of CO₂ emissions since 2017 – a significant achievement for South Africa’s largest... 

Transport Minister Barbara Creecy has launched an online request for information (RFI) process to test market appetite for potential private sector participation (PSP) investments in selected rail... 

Bismuth — a niche metal used in industries from paints to defense — has rallied spectacularly since early February, when Beijing triggered export curbs in response to US President Donald Trump’s... 

Fluid handling technology provider Monitor Pumps & Systems’ pumps are not only suited to water-related applications but also primers and paints specially developed for new vehicles, says GM Wim... 

A range of solutions for commodity-rich African countries to work on with the automotive sector in a re-think of industrial policy around critical minerals were proposed during a high-level... 

February new-vehicle sales in the domestic market improved by 7.3%, to 47 978 units, compared with the same month last year. It is also the second month this year that importer Suzuki has taken... 

Shifting investment priorities and geopolitical uncertainty continue to shape the outlook for commodities, with platinum group metals (PGMs) facing unique pressures, Nedbank CIB markets research... 

With data becoming increasingly important for mining operations, the need for a unified, integrated data architecture that eliminates data silos, as well as enhances efficiency, profitability and... 

South Africa, facing the prospect of ArcelorMittal South Africa (AMSA) closing two steel mills crucial to the local manufacturing industry, has begun a review of import tariffs on the metals and is... 

ArcelorMittal South Africa (AMSA) said on Wednesday it is in talks with the government and other parties for funding that could delay the planned closure of its long steel operations. The... 

South Africa is nearing a deal to provide funding to ArcelorMittal South Africa (AMSA) and keep the steel mills open, which are crucial for the nation’s economy, people with knowledge of the matter... 

Automotive manufacturer Scania Southern Africa has opened a new assembly plant in Aeroton, south of Johannesburg – which will produce between 3 200 and 3 600 units a year. Trent Roebeck has the story. 

US-based Energy Fuels on Monday announced a partnership with South Korea's Posco International to create a non-China supply chain for rare earth elements (REE) essential to the production of... 

In a hard-hitting and wide-ranging final speech to the Board of Airline Representatives of South Africa (the representative body for international, regional and local airlines and ground handlers... 

The slowdown in sales of electric vehicles worldwide has prompted Coronation Fund Managers Ltd. to take a fresh look at South African producers of precious metals used in traditional gasoline... 

A century after zinc production began in Odda, Norway, fuelled by the region's hydropower development, European metals company Boliden has inaugurated the expanded Odda zinc smelter, ushering in a... 

A representative group of local electric steel producers has urged Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau to reinstate a ban on the export of scrap metal. “The ban will ensure the... 

A lever-action type coupler designed to simplify the manual lubrication process and improve user safety, has been added to SKF’s grease gun and pump ranges. The LAGC S grease coupler will help... 

Germany-based chemicals company BASF is leading the way in innovative agricultural solutions with its latest citrus black spot (CBS) control product, Revycare, which allows agricultural citrus... 

Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) reveals that manufacturing production decreased by 3.3% year-on-year in January. The petroleum, chemical, rubber and plastics division was the largest negative... 

naamsa | The Automotive Business Council warns that the value added tax (VAT) increases, as presented in the Budget this week, will place “an overwhelming burden on household spending, reduce... 

While Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana said that additional guarantees will be considered to refinance Transnet’s maturing debt and its capital investment programme, no equity support was... 

South Africa will spend R1-billion to support the local production of new-energy vehicles and batteries, as well as related manufacturing projects, the National Treasury said on Wednesday. The... 

Following Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s delivery of the national Budget speech on March 12, Minerals Council South Africa says the mining sector’s employees will be impacted on in various... 

JSE-listed energy storage and automotive component manufacturing holding company Metair has reported that the group's net debt – including Hesto Harnesses Proprietary Limited and associated... 

The National Association of Automotive Component and Allied Manufacturers (NAACAM) and the Tshwane Automotive Special Economic Zone (TASEZ) have signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) to drive... 

The National Consumer Commission (NCC) has again partnered with the Competition Commission, the Mpumalanga Department of Economic Development and Tourism and various regulatory bodies, under the... 

As talks intensified earlier this year between primary steel producer ArcelorMittal South Africa (AMSA) and government to mitigate the impacts of AMSA’s wind-down of its longs business, the Select... 

A new lithium manganese iron phosphate (LMFP) cathode active material developed by battery material company Integrals Power could increase the real-world range of electric vehicles (EVs) by... 

Germany could have enough lithium reserves to cover its domestic needs for several decades, a study showed on Thursday, as Berlin seeks to boost its electric vehicle production and cut dependency... 

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... 

Swiss technology company Bühler Group’s megacasting solution aims to accelerate electric vehicle (EV) production across Japanese automobile manufacturer Honda Motor Company’s operations in North... 

The African Association of Automotive Manufacturers (AAAM) has appointed Victoria Backhaus-Jerling as its new CEO, effective March 1. Backhaus-Jerling succeeds Dave Coffey, who is retiring, having... 

South Africa’s tyre, equipment and parts industry says it is concerned about possible tariff jumps, lost contracts and supply chain disruptions, should South Africa’s duty-free access to the US... 

South Africa’s renewable-energy sector takes a significant leap forward with the launch of PowerUp, a South African first, online platform designed to equip the country’s workforce with the skills... 

The platinum market recorded a deficit of 995 000 oz for full year 2024, which is 46% higher than previously forecast, as total demand exceeded eight-million ounces for the first time since 2019... 

February new-vehicle sales in the domestic market improved by 7.3%, to 47 978 units, compared with the same month last year. It is also the second month this year that importer Suzuki has taken... 

JSE-listed Bidvest Group says its achieved “decent” result for the six months ended December 31, with most of its businesses having generated consistent profits. Bidvest is a business to business... 

Great strides are being made in the green hydrogen economy in particularly China and Europe, journalists heard during a media conference, where Northam Platinum emphasised the “absolutely... 

South Africa’s expected expulsion from the African Growth and Opportunity Act (Agoa) need not be a death sentence to the country’s export prospects, African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA)... 

The fourth quarter 2024 TransUnion South Africa Vehicle Pricing Index (VPI) report indicates a continued shift towards used vehicles in the South African automotive market, with financing for... 

Given the lack of a local market for tyre-derived steel, South African tyre recycling company Mathe Group is changing the way in which waste steel is processed, producing two types of recycled...