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Liontown Resources' first online auction for spodumene concentrate from its flagship Kathleen Valley project has fetched a price far above prevailing spot levels.
Recognising the growing importance of international research collaboration in addressing global challenges, the National Research Foundation of South Africa (NRF) and the Social Sciences and...
Transport and logistics company Bidvest International Logistics (BIL) has unveiled a new custom-built 40 000 m2 Rosslyn Container Yard together with automaker BMW Group South Africa and integrated...
The Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) of Kenya and the National Securities Exchange of Somalia (NSES) have signed an agreement to deepen cooperation in East Africa’s capital-markets ecosystem and...
Construction, agriculture and forestry machinery and equipment manufacturer Wacker Neuson South Africa has announced the introduction of German telehandler brand, Weidemann, to sub-Saharan Africa’s...
By:Tebogo Mpanyane - Africa Manager, Bidvest International Logistics Africa has always been rich in minerals, talent and potential, yet for decades our continent played almost no role in the value...
The Global Compact Network South Africa (GCNSA) launched a digital small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) Readiness Tool at a side-event of the recently-held Business 20 (B20), the official Group...
Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney signed an agreement with Alberta's premier on Thursday that rolls back certain climate rules to spur investment in energy production, while encouraging...
Diversified gold major Gold Fields has made significant progress in strengthening its safety culture through its partnership with mining technology company Hexagon, says Gold Fields Ghana asset...
As Africa’s mining sector enters a renewed investment cycle, the emphasis on local content and skills development, as well as environmental, social and governance (ESG) compliance, is reshaping how...
One of South Africa’s first AI factories has hit the ground running, attracting interest from companies keen to leverage enterprise-level AI infrastructure and services. Altron’s new AI factory – a...
The Municipal Capability and Partnership Programme (MCPP) has transformed water service delivery in the municipalities where South African mining group Kumba Iron Ore operates. The MCPP was...
There is more in common between Cameroon and Cote d’Ivoire than their shared history as former French colonies: they are led by elderly men who just don’t want to leave power, and both secured new...
Stakeholders in Africa’s superyacht industry have formed the African Superyacht Working Group, with the aim of rolling out an African superyacht growth strategy. A superyacht is a large, luxury...
When South Africa transitioned to democracy in the 1990s, and when climate constraints were not yet on the agenda, energy policy was arguably the country’s main industrial policy lever. The country...
One of South Africa’s first AI factories has hit the ground running, attracting interest from companies keen to leverage enterprise-level AI infrastructure and services. Altron’s new AI factory – a...
Southern Palladium is reporting steady momentum across all aspects of the definitive feasibility study.
Surge Copper has moved its Berg project into full prefeasibility study design and cost work.
On November 19, the reactor vessel was installed in the design position at Unit 1.
Coal producer Kangra has successfully commissioned a new continuous miner section at its Udumo shaft.
Renewable-energy developer Seriti Green on November 26 officially handed over the Vunumoya Main Transmission Station (MTS) to State-owned power utility Eskom. The infrastructure will now become an...
The Energy Regulator, which is the National Energy Regulator of South Africa’s (Nersa’s) highest decision-making body, has made three landmark decisions in support of the country’s legislated...
Consulting Engineers South Africa (Cesa), representing 600 consulting engineering firms across South Africa, has announced Dr Vishal Haripersad as its new president and Jabulile Msiza as its vice...
The Copper Mark and the Solar Stewardship Initiative (SSI) have signed a memorandum of understanding that establishes a framework for collaboration aimed at promoting responsible production and...
The International Mining Congress of Morocco (IMC 2025) closed its second day of high-level discussions with strong commitments to advancing African industrial sovereignty, strengthening ESG...
Long-troubled State-owned defence industrial group Denel assured, on Thursday, that its latest restructuring is giving “encouraging” results. The group further assured that it is receiving...
In this article, law firm Bowmans partner Xolani Nyali writes that Africa's role in global trade is changing and that it is important to see how the benefits of this are distributed within the...
By: Canninah Dladla - Cluster President for English-speaking Africa at Schneider Electric Benjamin Franklin famously said: "An investment in knowledge always pays the best interest”. This could not...
Although steel roofing has long been a primary construction material in industry, it is becoming increasingly popular in both the commercial and residential spaces. However, many end-users - and...
By Anoop Hariparsad, Offer Marketing Manager, MGRID, MEA at Schneider Electric Buildings are no longer passive consumers of power; edifices of almost every size are evolving into dynamic energy...
South Africa’s automotive sector is at a crossroads, and Chinese auto manufacturers are increasingly being seen as the ones who may redefine its future. After years of steady market penetration...
Construction has officially begun on a new facility at Reddam House Durbanville, designed to expand the school’s creative and academic offering while supporting a forward-thinking approach to...
Australia's Native Mineral Resources (NMR) has surpassed 1 000 oz of refined gold output at its Blackjack operation in Queensland, marking its transition to a steady-state gold producer. Since...
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in South Africa has launched the Digital Innovation for Modernising the Independent Economy (DIME) initiative to transform township economies through...
Every $1-billion invested globally in AI-dedicated data centres requires about $125-million in related energy-sector investment, with two-thirds of this amount needed for grid upgrades and...
Canadian mining company Ivanhoe Mines has appointed Kamoa-Kakula operations senior executive Tom van den Berg as the group's COO, with effect from January 1, 2026, succeeding current COO Mark...
ASX-listed DevEx Resources has bolstered its board ahead of a new growth phase, appointing well-known mining executive and geologist Matthew Yates as a nonexecutive director, effective December 1....
Cape Town-based independent power trading company Enpower Trading has become the first private South African-incorporated company to secure conditional market participant membership from the...
Global crane rental, heavy lift and engineered transport group Sarens has highlighted the capabilities of its training centre in Cape Town, the Sarens Academy South Africa, particularly its focus...
This week: Ramaphosa lauds Ivanplats for Platreef energy, water management, corporate citizenship; Mining Weekly driven around Joburg in platinum-based hydrogen fuel cell electric car and, RIB...
The Morocco International Mining Congress (IMC 2025) officially opened yesterday, initiating two days of strategic dialogue, ministerial engagement, and high-level collaboration under the theme...
AfriSam’s Roadstab Cement continues to play a vital role in strengthening the country’s road infrastructure. As a purpose-designed stabilising cement, it provides engineers and contractors with a...
By: Mark Freeman, Offer Manager - Digital Buildings, Anglophone Africa at Schneider Electric There’s a lot to be said about circumventing a cookie cutter approach. Yes, metrics and frameworks are...
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