https://newsletter.en.creamermedia.com

Receive our free daily newsletter:

The Sapref refinery before it was closed
South Africa again flags mega oil refinery plan and expresses desire for regional partnership
18th February 2025 By: Terence Creamer

The South African government has reiterated its stance that South African needs a mega oil refinery despite “fundamental changes” under way globally, including the transition to electric mobility.... 


Image of Karowe diamond mine
Karowe underground expansion project, Botswana – update
14th February 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Canadian diamond mining company Lucara Diamond Corp has reported substantial progress at the project. 


Future Minerals logo
FMF-Inspired Africa Minerals Strategy Group Marks First Anniversary
13th February 2025

On the sidelines of the Ministerial Roundtable at the Future Minerals Forum (FMF) 2024, a historic alliance was born; the Africa Minerals Strategy Group (AMSG). The group, an offshoot of the Super... 


The 1 080 ct Eva Star diamond
Lucara sells two exceptional diamonds for $54m
12th February 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Diamond miner Lucara Diamond Corp has sold the 549 ct Sethunya and the 1 080 ct Eva Star diamonds, recovered at its Karowe mine, in Botswana, for $54-million. The Sethunya, recovered in 2021, and... 


African Pioneer raises funds for Namibia project
10th February 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

London-listed African Pioneer, which owns projects in Namibia, Botswana and Zambia, has raised £420 000 from existing and new shareholders to further develop its Ongombo copper/gold project, in... 


Image of manganese ore from the K. Hill project
K.Hill battery-grade manganese project, Botswana – update
7th February 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Giyani Metals has started with advanced commissioning at its demonstration plant in Johannesburg. 


Spark to finance energy efficient lighting projects at 93 retail stores
6th February 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Climate and impact fund manager Camco subsidiary Spark Energy Services has signed an agreement with renewable energy and energy efficiency company GreenYellow South Africa to finance a portfolio of... 


De Beers' Venetia mine
De Beers cuts its 2025 output guidance by 10Mct as trading conditions remain challenging
6th February 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Amid ongoing challenging rough diamond trading conditions, De Beers has revised its production guidance for 2025 to between 20-million and 23-million carats, compared with previous guidance of... 


Messe Frankfurt South Africa  MD Michael Dehn
Industry leaders share critical insights at Automechanika CEO networking event
5th February 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Prominent figures in the automotive industry met at the Southern African-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry, in Johannesburg, on January 31, for a combined Automechanika CEO lunch and... 


Astron Energy strategy, sustainability and operational excellence GM Gosiame Khoele speaks to Mining Weekly at the Investing in African Mining Indaba about how Astron Energy is helping the mining industry secure its future.
Astron Energy helping the mining industry secure its future
5th February 2025

In complex sectors such as mining, flexibility and innovation are key to long-term sustainability. Petroleum products supplier Astron Energy prides itself on unlocking new ways to support mining... 


BME GM: Marketing and Technology Nishen Hariparsad talks to Mining Weekly at Investing in African Mining Indaba 2025.
BME offers holistic value proposition to global customer base
4th February 2025

Bulk mining explosives and blasting technology supplier BME is part of the Omnia Group, a JSE-listed diversified provider of specialised chemical products and services used in the mining,... 


The 2025 Doha International Diamond & Gem Conference: a defining moment for Qatar’s luxury and gemstone industry
4th February 2025

The Doha International Diamond & Gem Conference concluded on January 31st, marking a pivotal moment in Qatar’s journey toward becoming a new hub for luxury, trade, and innovation in the diamond and... 


Weir shares strategy for Africa at this year’s Mining Indaba
Weir shares strategy for Africa at this year’s Mining Indaba
3rd February 2025

Engineering company Weir shares its overarching strategy for the African market and how it aligns with the evolving needs of the mining sector on the continent in a video interview with Mining... 


De Beers agrees on fresh sales agreement with Botswana
3rd February 2025 By: Reuters

Miner Anglo American's diamond unit De Beers said on Monday it had finalised negotiations with the Botswana government for a new rough diamond sales agreement and extended mining licences for its... 


BMG at Mining Indaba 2025
BMG at Mining Indaba 2025
3rd February 2025

( Virtual Showroom ) BMG is participating at the Mining Indaba 2025, which takes place at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) from 3 to 6 February. “In line with the theme of this... 


The Jwaneng diamond mine
Diamond-dependent Botswana needs economic reset, new leader says
3rd February 2025 By: Bloomberg

Botswana’s government will develop new industries, dismantle the State power utility to foster private investment and increase concessional borrowing as part of a plan to diversify the... 


Manganese ore
Giyani near full operation of demo manganese processing plant
31st January 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

TSX-V-listed Giyani Metals has started with advanced commissioning at its demonstration plant in Johannesburg. The plant will help the company produce the first battery-grade manganese from ore... 


From left : PC Kruger, Business Line Manager Crushing at Sandvik Rock Processing, Jaco Benade, Distributor Manager at Sandvik Rock Processing and Stephen Smith, Managing Director of S&R Enterprises in front of the first Sandvik unit sold by the newly appointed distributor
Sandvik Rock Processing signs distributorship agreement with S&R Enterprises
31st January 2025

Sandvik Rock Processing customers in the Southern African aggregate and construction industry can look forward to a new era following the appointment of a dedicated distributor, S&R Enterprises, to... 


Atlas Copco pump on site
Rapid-response dewatering service extended into rest of Southern Africa
31st January 2025 By: Tracy Klückow

Dewatering pump and dredging specialist IPR (Integrated Pump Rental) has extended its rapid-response dewatering services into the rest of Southern Africa to take advantage of new opportunities... 


A truck transporting ore at Debswana's Jwaneng mine
Botswana’s leader says diamond deal reached with De Beers
29th January 2025 By: Bloomberg

Botswana’s President Duma Boko, who swept to power in October elections, said his government has reached a diamond extraction and sales agreement with De Beers that will bring certainty to the... 


Farming nursery in Musina
Better prospects ahead for South Africa’s agriculture sector, but risks remain
28th January 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Following an estimated 4.8% output contraction in the agriculture sector in 2024, Bureau for Food and Agriculture Policy executive director and commodity markets manager Tracy Davids expects a... 


Letsile Tebogo
De Beers partners with Botswana-born Olympic medallist to drive sports investment
27th January 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Diamond miner De Beers has named Botswana-born Olympic track and field gold medallist Letsile Tebogo as its global ambassador. Tebogo won a gold medal in the 200 m race at the 2024 Olympics, as... 


Altona finalises agreement to acquire 85% interest in Botswana copper project
27th January 2025 By: Darren Parker

London-listed Altona Rare Earths has announced that, further to the exercise of the Sesana copper project option announced on July 29, 2024, it has entered into a final agreement with Ignate... 


Africa with country flags
Rate chokehold on African economies is set to loosen slowly
27th January 2025 By: Bloomberg

Over the course of the next month, African nations representing almost three-quarters of the continent’s gross domestic product are set to stake out different approaches to interest rates, as they... 


Mobile Mines Rescue Winder in action
Novel South African-engineered mobile rescue winder instrumental in Stilfontein rescue
24th January 2025 By: Darren Parker

The rescue of 246 surviving illegal miners from the Stilfontein shaft in less than three days was enabled by a locally designed and manufactured Mobile Mines Rescue Winder (MMRW), equipped with... 


A man flying a drone out in the bush
Tech innovation key to future mining
24th January 2025 By: Halima Frost

Technological innovation is critical to the future of the mining and exploration industry in Africa, as it helps miners, explorers and developers to find new deposits and make current deposits... 


JA Engineering,
JA Engineering: Pioneering mining excellence for nearly 40 years
24th January 2025

Welcome to the world of JA Engineering, where innovation meets excellence. Founded in 1987, JA Engineering (JAE) has been a trailblazer in the mining equipment industry for nearly four decades.... 


Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions
Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions
24th January 2025

Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions is a global leader in equipment, tools and services for the underground and surface mining sectors. With an extensive portfolio, the company provides advanced... 


Giyani secures 50yr SEZ investor licence for battery-grade manganese commercial plant site
23rd January 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

TSX-V-listed Giyani Metals Corp has secured a 50-year special economic zone (SEZ) investor licence for its battery-grade manganese commercial plant site, in Botswana. The licence designates... 


Debswana's Orapa Mine Hospital Takes Bold Steps to Combat Maternal Mortality in Botswana
23rd January 2025

In a landmark effort to tackle the high maternal mortality rate in Botswana, Orapa Mine Hospital has donated maternal well trays to the Boteti District Health Management Team. This initiative aims... 


Cape Town International Airport saw a record number of international passengers in 2024
21st January 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

Cape Town Air Access, a public-private initiative headed by Western Cape trade, tourism and investment promotion agency Wesgro, has announced that Cape Town International Airport (CTIA) chalked up... 


An image showing a Tongaat Hulett cane truck
Tongaat Hulett to sell portion of Botswana business
21st January 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Distressed JSE-listed sugar producer Tongaat Hulett is set to sell 33.3% of the issued share capital and the claims for repayment of the shareholder loans in Tongaat Hulett (Botswana) to Ball... 


Jwaneng mine with impala in front
UK Minister visits Jwaneng diamond mine
21st January 2025 By: Darren Parker

UK Minister for Africa Baron Raymond Edward Harry Collins of Highbury has made a diplomatic visit to the Jwaneng diamond mine, in Botswana, operated by Debswana. The visit served to highlight the... 


UK Minister for Africa Visits Botswana's Jwaneng Mine, Highlights Strategic Partnership with Debswana
UK Minister for Africa Visits Botswana's Jwaneng Mine, Highlights Strategic Partnership with Debswana
21st January 2025

In a significant diplomatic visit, Lord Collins of Highbury, the UK Minister for Africa, toured the Jwaneng Mine, one of the world's richest diamond mines, operated by Debswana. This visit... 


Southern African countries urged to collaborate to improve environmental action
20th January 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Deputy Minister Narend Singh has noted the critical need for collaboration among countries in the Southern African region to address pressing environmental... 


Diamond on soil
Botswana Diamonds applies for licences over new AI-identified targets
20th January 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

London-listed Botswana Diamonds has applied for three prospecting licences to secure key anomalies identified by its recent AI-driven exploration programme. The company’s AI analysis, which was... 


The Doha International Diamond & Gemstone Conference (DIDGC) 2025 – A Vision for New Connections
The Doha International Diamond & Gemstone Conference (DIDGC) 2025 – A Vision for New Connections
20th January 2025

Doha is set to transform into the epicenter of the global diamond and gemstone industry with the highly anticipated Doha International Diamond & Gemstone Conference (DIDGC) 2025. This pivotal... 


Solar farm in Lichtenburg, South Africa
Association unpacks vast solar, storage advancements in Africa
17th January 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Rwanda-based Africa Solar Industry Association (Afsia) notes in its latest ‘Africa Solar Outlook’ report that between 400 GW and 600 GW of solar capacity was installed, globally, in 2024, marking a... 


Debswana's Jwaneng mine
Botswana expects 2025 economic growth rebound on better diamond market
17th January 2025 By: Reuters

 Botswana's economy is expected to grow 3% to 4% in 2025 after a contraction last year, a senior government official said at a budget workshop on Friday, as the global diamond market is anticipated... 


Botswana Diamonds renews two prospecting licences
15th January 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Botswana has renewed two of London-listed Botswana Diamonds’ prospecting licences  – 224/2007 and 169/2019 – for two years until December 31, 2026. The licences include the KX36 discovery, as well... 


Shell pursuing sustainability at Alberton depot
Shell pursuing sustainability at Alberton depot
15th January 2025

Oil and gas company Shell South Africa’s Alberton depot is pursuing sustainability through projects, including solar and battery power, and capacitation for biofuels.  


South Africa shuts trade route with Botswana after record rains
15th January 2025 By: Bloomberg

South Africa suspended operations at a key border crossing with Botswana after heavy rains caused flooding. Water levels reached a point where it “significantly compromises the safe and efficient... 


Scatec reaches financial close for Botswana solar project, prepares for construction
6th January 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Renewable energy provider Scatec has reached financial close for the second 60 MW of the 120 MW Mmadinare solar complex in Botswana, setting the stage for construction to begin. Scatec signed a... 


8
9
10

Showroom

Rentech
Rentech

Rentech provides renewable energy products and services to the local and selected African markets. Supplying inverters, lithium and lead-acid...

VISIT SHOWROOM 
Sweet-Orr
Sweet-Orr

Sweet-Orr, established in 1871, is a global leader in superior protective workwear, known for quality, innovation, and performance.

VISIT SHOWROOM 
Condra Cranes
Condra Cranes

ISO-certified Condra manufactures overhead cranes, portal cranes, cantilever cranes and crane components: hoists, drives, end-carriages, brakes and...

VISIT SHOWROOM 
ZF Aftermarket
ZF Aftermarket

ZF Aftermarket is the after-sales division of the world-renowned German ZF group, a global leader in mobility technology.

VISIT SHOWROOM 
Egoli Gas (Pty) Ltd
Egoli Gas (Pty) Ltd

As a reticulator, Egoli Gas provides natural gas to homes and businesses via underground pipes.

VISIT SHOWROOM 
Virtual Gas Network (Pty) Ltd
Virtual Gas Network (Pty) Ltd

Virtual Gas Network supplies compressed natural gas via a virtual gas distribution network.

VISIT SHOWROOM 

Latest Multimedia

sponsored by

An image showing the Africa Trade Engine launch
Pioneering Africa Trade Engine launched to actualise AfCFTA
14th November 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Option 1 (equivalent of R125 a month):

Receive a weekly copy of Creamer Media's Engineering News & Mining Weekly magazine
(print copy for those in South Africa and e-magazine for those outside of South Africa)
Receive daily email newsletters
Access to full search results
Access archive of magazine back copies
Access to Projects in Progress
Access to ONE Research Report of your choice in PDF format

Option 2 (equivalent of R375 a month):

All benefits from Option 1
PLUS
Access to Creamer Media's Research Channel Africa for ALL Research Reports, in PDF format, on various industrial and mining sectors including Electricity; Water; Energy Transition; Hydrogen; Roads, Rail and Ports; Coal; Gold; Platinum; Battery Metals; etc.

Already a subscriber?

Forgotten your password?

MAGAZINE & ONLINE

SUBSCRIBE

RESEARCH CHANNEL AFRICA

SUBSCRIBE

CORPORATE PACKAGES

CLICK FOR A QUOTATION







pqt: 1.004s - ct: 1.232s - 512pq - 7rq
Subscribe Now