The International Astronomical Union’s Office of Astronomy for Development (IAU–OAD) and the Royal Bafokeng Nation have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to collaborate using astronomy as... 

Global hospitality group Marriott International has signed an agreement with V&A Waterfront Holdings to open The Cape Town EDITION at the V&A Waterfront in 2026, marking the debut of the EDITION... 

This year has been a defining year for GridCars, marking significant progress in South Africa’s electromobility journey. From expanding the national charging network to signing strategic... 

Eskom has provided further details on the distinctive roles it envisages being performed by the National Transmission Company South Africa (NTCSA) in relation to the transmission system when... 

ASX-listed Boab Metals has approved a final investment decision (FID) for its Sorby Hills silver/lead project in Western Australia, clearing the way for construction and targeting first production... 

Aim-listed Andrada Mining has reported that its Uis mine, in Namibia, continued to deliver operational improvements during the third quarter ended November 30, benefitting from higher throughput,... 

Business coaching company Grow Business Coaching has launched a R1.2-million initiative aimed at accelerating the growth of black-owned businesses by providing 12 qualifying entrepreneurs with free... 

MTN Zambia launched the world’s first 4G Cloud Smartphone solution, marking a major step forward in addressing digital inclusion challenges across the country. The new service integrates affordable... 

South Africa has named seven pre-qualified bidders from an initial list of 17 respondents to the prequalification phase of the country’s inaugural independent transmission project (ITP) programme.... 

As executive mobility between roles and organisations accelerates globally, CEO succession in South Africa has slowed significantly since the Covid-19 pandemic, placing renewed pressure on... 

Africa-focused gold miner Resolute Mining has announced the results of the updated definitive feasibility study (DFS) for its Doropo gold project in Côte d’Ivoire, which MD and CEO Chris Eger says... 

Eskom has quietly taken an important step in the rollout of its long-awaited Virtual Wheeling product, awarding a significant contract in the past few weeks to Johannesburg-based Enerweb to build a... 

Construction and building information modelling software developer RIB Software is transforming the way in which large-scale projects are managed in South Africa’s construction industry.  

London-listed Kazera Global has reported operational advances across its heavy mineral sands and diamond projects as the company transitions from development into early commercial production, while... 

Lithium bulls are betting on energy storage systems as the next meaningful pillar of demand for the battery metal, nudging the global market back toward balance after years of oversupply. Giant... 

Africa’s Green Economy Summit (AGES 2026) is set to host an unparalleled showcase of investment-ready green economy projects from across the continent. With over 100 applications meticulously... 

Cybersecurity threats and the impact of AI maturity and regulation are the two most significant disruptors facing the industry in the coming year, a survey of 250 IT leaders by data backup and... 

In today’s African mining sector, reliability has become a daily challenge rather than a maintenance metric. Teams work in environments where equipment rarely gets a break, conditions shift without... 

With the renewables sector moving beyond proof-of-concept into industrial-scale deployment, South Africa’s leading financiers are playing a pivotal role in translating policy ambition into bankable... 

For the national grid to facilitate increased renewable power generation, the Department of Electricity and Energy (DEE) has affirmed that about 14 000 km of new transmission lines are required... 

The Cape Winelands Airport has appointed Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon (WBHO) to take responsibility for  the technical development and construction of the airport. 

St Barbara has announced a A$370-million investment from China’s Lingbao Gold Group to advance the Simberi expansion project. 

Governments and producers worldwide are reassessing waste streams as strategic assets capable of delivering meaningful metal supply with far lower environmental impact, as declining ore quality and... 

Bank of America Global Research yesterday reported that the US has lost three-quarters of its aluminium smelters, China has capped its aluminium production, US consumers are now having to pay the... 

The UK-funded technical climate assistance programme Climate Finance Accelerator (CFA) South Africa has launched a fourth call for proposals for low-carbon businesses seeking investment for... 

ASX-listed Lindian Resources has advised shareholders that all major non-process infrastructure (NPI) contracts for its Kangankunde rare earths project, in Malawi, have been awarded, with... 

By: Alicia Dean - Head of People and Group Services at SOLA Group The renewable energy sector stepped up when legacy infrastructure was struggling to keep up. Now, this sector is changing the... 

South African intellectual property (IP) law firm Adams & Adams has launched a digital platform and advisory service, which it says is the first on the continent. The company notes that AI adoption... 

Multotec is celebrating its 20-year anniversary in Canada, marking two decades of innovation, growth, and commitment to North America’s mining and mineral processing landscape. Since establishing... 

Sustaining reform momentum will be crucial in 2026 to ensure investment flows and long-term energy security in South Africa. Start the year informed with Creamer Media's two-part 2026 Energy... 

In its first report analysing the landscape of global standards, the World Bank has found that a proliferating set of international standards that covers everything from food labelling to the... 

Mining Weekly has just visited the laboratories that Rainbow Rare Earths has established very innovatively on the north-western fringe of Greater Johannesburg as part of its journey towards... 

JSE-listed real estate investment trust (Reit) Growthpoint has launched the new R26-million Sandton Drive Link Bridge as part of a larger effort to enhance safety, accessibility and walkability for... 

With the 2026 wine grape harvest approaching, all eyes remain on late-season conditions and fruit development, but industry body South Africa Wine says South Africa’s vineyards appear... 

Nasdaq-listed Critical Metals Corp (CRML) has executed a term sheet to form a 50:50 joint venture (JV) with Romanian State-owned processor FPCU, paving the way for what the company says will be the... 

Enabling access to South Africa’s growing renewable energy generation capacity by addressing its transmission network constraints is a vital step in advancing the country’s energy transition. The... 

The Merafong City local municipality, in Gauteng, has become the third municipality in South Africa to sign a distribution agency agreement (DAA) with State-owned utility Eskom, marking a major... 

The National Transmission Company South Africa (NTCSA), which is set to remain an Eskom Holdings subsidiary and owner of the transmission assets, has moved to explain the role of the... 

As the world accelerates toward electrification and digital transformation, copper remains at the heart of the transition. According to the Global Materials Perspective 2025, copper remains one of... 

Silver extended gains after breaking above $60 an ounce for the first time on Tuesday, with traders betting on further monetary easing by the Federal Reserve and continued supply tightness. The... 

Smackover Lithium, a joint venture between Standard Lithium and Equinor, said on Tuesday it had attracted more than $1-billion in financing interest for its Arkansas lithium project. Three export... 

Africa is structurally positioned to lead in areas such as green industrialisation, the energy transition and food security, says consulting firm Boston Consulting Group (BCG) in its 'Africa...