Robust growth is expected to drive total platinum demand to 8 118 000 oz, leading to a substantial market deficit of 1 028 000 oz in 2024, the World Platinum Investment Council (WPIC) says in its... 

The prolonged economic downturn experienced across multiple sectors in South Africa has resulted in markedly depressed sales in the new-car segment over the past 12 months, says finance group... 

Vesconite Hilube bushings have proven their durability and superior performance by operating for 20 years without noticeable wear on a restored 1950 4-seater Morgan Series 1. This remarkable... 

It's been 16 years since the German technology house Rheinmetall and South African defence player Denel joined forces and formed a joint venture, establishing Rheinmetall Denel Munition. Over these... 

This week we profile Dirk Steinberg, CEO and financial director of Kwikspace Modular Buildings, a fabricator of modular buildings and components for sales and rental markets across various industries 

CFAO South Africa (SA) subsidiary Toyota Tsusho Africa and Ogihara Thailand have started construction of a new R1.2-billion plant that will produce vehicle body parts for Toyota South Africa Motors... 

In an operational update to shareholders for the six months ended June 30, JSE-listed Metair Investments has said its business verticals demonstrated resilience despite the challenging operating... 

German airline Lufthansa waved off the first flight from OR Tambo International Airport, with one of the airline's new Airbus A350-900's landing at 06:45 and then departing at 08:20 for Munich on... 

Motus’s Import and Distribution business took a significant bite out of the automotive group’s profit in the financial year ended June 30, says CEO Osman Arbee. “Minus the importers we had a great... 

Canadian mineral exploration and development company Mkango Resources’ Maginito subsidiary has entered into a binding and exclusive agreement with Spanish electrical equipment supplier Inserma... 

Automotive company Toyota South Africa’s Toyota South Africa Educational Trust last month commemorated its new, expanded Toyota Wessels Institute for Manufacturing Studies (TWIMS) and Toyota Teach... 

Power generation equipment manufacturer Himoinsa has been selected as the turnkey supplier to provide power continuity to the Lindi Jumbo graphite mine, in Tanzania. The equipment supplier... 

Golden Arrow Bus Services (GABS) and power utility Eskom have signed a memorandum of cooperation (MoC) which sets out the terms for ongoing engagement related to GABS’ planned introduction of... 

The South African aluminium industry faces many challenges, including the need for greater recyclability and the push for a greener, more reliable power supply, says semi-finished nonferrous metals... 

The development of the hydrogen economy and the latent potential offtake for platinum group metals (PGMs) is a key underpin to the long-term view of future demand and the role PGMs will play in a... 

Amid an operating environment constrained by macroeconomic headwinds and low prices for platinum group metals (PGMs), Implats delivered guided production volume and cost control in the 12 months to... 

State-owned Transnet Port Terminals (TPT) CE Jabu Mdaki has expressed satisfaction with the company's progress in meeting its Phase 1 recovery plan targets, while also acknowledging the need for... 

The Hydraulic Connection has established a reputation for supplying top-class products and services to the industrial sector The Hydraulic Connection develops, manufactures and supplies... 

Although about 44% of automotive customers say they are ready to buy an electric vehicle (EV) as their next vehicle, 46% remain unsure, while 10% say they will definitely not buy an EV, according... 

Together Beyond Lubrication Without specialty lubricants, many aspects of our technical world would grind to a halt. Drive units would fail, machines would stop producing, and water wouldn't flow... 

New energy vehicle (NEV) sales from 18 brands increased by 169.8% from a very low base of 1 228 units in the second quarter of last year to a decent 4 122 units by the end of the second quarter of... 

Based in Stockholm, Sweden, Atlas Copco is a global, industrial company with approximately 43 000 employees and customers in more than 180 countries. Atlas Copco focusses on four main business... 

The proposed battery anode facility will be capable of producing commercial-scale graphite anode active material for lithium-ion batteries used in electric vehicle applications. 

This year’s platinum insight conference, the Shanghai Platinum Week 2024, served as a “core platform” for industry innovation and collaboration, reports global platinum body World Platinum... 

Leaders in PMO services through collaborative project strategies, contract advisory consulting and training. Engineering consultants ECS Associates has great pleasure in honouring Engineering... 

Total new-vehicle sales in July inched up by 1.5%, to 44 229 units, compared with the same month last year, driven by an improvement in the passenger-car market. July was only the second month,... 

Pretoria-based importer and distributor of battery electric vehicles (EVs) Enviro Automotive has launched the Dayun Yuehu S5 mini sports-utility vehicle (SUV) in South Africa. The 3.6 m S5 is... 

Cape Town’s Golden Arrow Bus Services (GABS) has signed a deal to acquire 120 electric buses from Chinese automotive powerhouse BYD, following four years of testing. Delivery of the 65-seater units... 

CFAO South Africa (SA) subsidiary Toyota Tsusho Africa, and Ogihara Thailand, have started construction of a new R1.2-billion plant that will produce vehicle body parts for Toyota South Africa... 

RS South Africa, a trading brand of RS Group plc (LSE: RS1), a global provider of product and service solutions for industrial customers, is excited to announce the winners of the inaugural Student... 

Aluminium products manufacturer Hulamin says export pricing pressure and market challenges have eroded some of its earnings in the six months ended June 30. The group’s normalised earnings before... 

In the throes of a global energy transformation, South Africa emerges as a prominent player, leveraging its abundant renewable resources, particularly solar and wind power, to unlock the potential... 

Specialised fastening systems manufacturer and distributor Avlock International, in Boksburg, has diversified its product range to include cordless tools, plastic fasteners and specialised... 

South Africa’s seventh administration has taken office amidst a flagging domestic economy desperately seeking traction. The automotive industry, South Africa’s biggest manufacturing industry, has... 

Vehicle manufacturer Mahindra South Africa (SA) is celebrating the milestone of having the 20 000th locally assembled Pik Up “bakkie” rolling off the line, as the company prepares for its next... 

TSX- and OTCQB-listed NextSource Materials has announced the appointment of Dr Tilo Hauke as downstream operations executive VP, effective October 1. Hauke joins NextSource from US- and... 

Golden Arrow Bus Services (GABS) and power utility Eskom have signed a memorandum of cooperation (MOC) which sets out the terms for ongoing engagement related to GABS’ planned introduction of... 

Africa is rapidly positioning itself as a key player in the global manufacturing landscape, offering unprecedented opportunities for growth and investment. With manufacturing contributing over... 

South Africa must develop industrial policies that build the international competitiveness of its export industries, including by enabling small businesses that could be exporting much more,... 

President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Monday that with South Africa’s high unemployment rate, entrepreneurship is an important tool to empower more women and broaden their participation in the economy.... 

European multinational chemicals producer BASF has signed an agreement to sell its flocculants business to global specialty chemicals producer Solenis in exchange for its mining applications. The... 

In a new strategic cooperation agreement, Volkswagen Group Africa (VWA) and the government of Egypt will conduct a feasibility study on the construction of a body shop and assembly buildings in the...