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... 

South Africa’s eight metros – Cape Town, Tshwane, Johannesburg, Buffalo City, Nelson Mandela Bay, Ekurhuleni, Mangaung and eThekwini – have seen a lacklustre employment trajectory over the last... 

The firm intention of South Africa’s Impala Platinum (Implats) is to prosper on current platinum group metals (PGM) prices. This was made clear by Implats CEO Nico Muller during the presentation of... 

India-headquartered vehicle manufacturer Mahindra Group has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with South African development finance institution the Industrial Development Corporation... 

Automotive and marine engine block casting company Atlantis Foundries has unveiled its 13.5 MW embedded solar generation project, which will help to improve energy security and cost efficiency and... 

Africa's premier automotive aftermarket trade fair, Automechanika Johannesburg, will celebrate its landmark 10th edition at the Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand from 28-30 October this year,... 

The International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa (Itac) has determined that there was prima facie evidence that certain flat-rolled products of iron, non-alloy or other alloy steel... 

Manufacturer and distributor of automotive parts Aisan Industry Co plans to build a large-scale aquifer thermal energy storage system, which uses groundwater as a heat source for heating and... 

It may have been 60 years ago, but Bob Dylan’s 1964 hit perhaps best describes conditions in last year’s automotive market – The Times They Are A-Changin’ 2024 was the year in which the dominance... 

NTo enhance productivity, competitiveness and the green economy, government will spend R18.4-billion over the medium term to support businesses through various incentive programmes under the... 

The Department of Transport and State-owned Transnet will, in the next two months, engage the market on private sector participation (PSP) projects in several areas, Finance Minister Enoch... 

Soon-to-be renamed Anglo American Platinum is being positioned to be as competitive as possible for the long term and to deliver on its full potential for all of stakeholders, CEO Craig Miller made... 

Manufacturer, distributor and retailer of automotive components, Metair, says its exit from the Turkish market and a slump in local vehicle production will have a significant impact on its 2024... 

Leading oil and lubricants manufacturer Mobil has rebranded its Mobil Delvac extra high-performance diesel engine oil and launched the new brand to the South African market in December 2024,... 

A major challenge that industrial equipment and services supplier BMG frequently encounters during site visits is the adverse impact of the procurement of low-cost oils, with BMG agricultural,... 

Naamsa | The Automotive Business Council has issued a significant correction to South Africa’s 2024 new-vehicle export data “following a comprehensive data verification exercise” which showed that...