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Panel outlines ways to ensure manufacturing sustainability in a turbulent global landscape
17th July 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

With growing supply chain disruption, climate impacts and political instability globally, African manufacturers need to devise resilient strategies and embrace regional integration to ensure... 


C&I Energy & Storage Summit Zambia 2025: Connection solution providers with C&I owners
C&I Energy & Storage Summit Zambia 2025: Connection solution providers with C&I owners
17th July 2025

As a proud media partner of the C&I Energy & Storage Summit Zambia 2025, we’re excited to share a key message with the market: this summit is designed to connect solution providers directly with... 


The Impact of Climate and Soil Conditions on Wall Cracks
The Impact of Climate and Soil Conditions on Wall Cracks
17th July 2025

Cracks in walls are among the most common problems faced by homeowners and property managers, yet the causes behind them are often misunderstood. While poor construction or age are obvious... 


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Lack of collaboration between African nations preventing critical minerals beneficiation capability
16th July 2025 By: Darren Parker

A severe lack of economic collaboration between nations is stifling Africa’s critical minerals beneficiation aspirations, expert panel members agreed during the Manufacturing Indaba, in Sandton, on... 


Apple-MP Materials deal boosts US rare earth recycling push, says Metallium
16th July 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Rare earths company Metallium says the newly announced $500-million partnership between technology giant Apple and rare earths miner MP Materials to recycle rare earth magnets in the US underscores... 


NRF signs agreement with Unesco agency on science, technology and innovation partnering
16th July 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

South Africa’s scientific research funding, facilities and skills development agency, the National Research Foundation (NRF), has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the International... 


R1.5bn allocated for Gauteng’s digital transformation
16th July 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

The Gauteng Department of e-Government has tabled a budget of just over R1.5-billion for the 2025/26 financial year to drive the province’s digital transformation. This investment will focus on... 


Japanese ratings agency gives the Africa Finance Corporation an A+ rating
16th July 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

African infrastructure and industrial development finance institution, Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), has been given a long-term issuer credit rating of A+ by the Japan Credit Rating Agency... 


Upgrade work at the WCP A is ongoing
Kenmare warns of impairment charge, but remains on track to achieve full-year production target
16th July 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Titanium minerals and zircon producer Kenmare Resources, which operates the Moma mine, in Mozambique, remains on track to achieve its production and cost guidance for the 2025 financial year, but... 


BII, Napsa and Swedfund launch entity to support SME financing in Zambia
16th July 2025 By: Schalk Burger

UK development finance institution British International Investment (BII), Zambia’s National Pension Scheme Authority (Napsa) and Swedish development finance institution Swedfund have launched the... 


Deputy President Paul Mashatile
Mashatile touts 'resilient' supply chain opportunities with China
16th July 2025 By: Thabi Shomolekae

Deputy President Paul Mashatile on Wednesday expressed confidence in potential opportunities for collaboration and mutual growth between South Africa and China, noting that both countries can... 


Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese met with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing this week.
Iron-ore rises on improving China-Australia ties
16th July 2025 By: Reuters

Iron-ore futures climbed on Wednesday, buoyed by strengthening ties between top producer Australia and leading consumer China, though gains were capped by concerns over persistent weakness in... 


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Nine Canadian First Nations launch constitutional challenge of major-projects legislation
16th July 2025 By: Reuters

Nine First Nations have launched a constitutional challenge of recently passed legislation meant to fast-track major projects, arguing they violate the government's constitutional obligations to... 


Gauteng Department of Economic Development MEC Lebogang Maile
Manufacturing the key to Africa’s economic future amid global instability, Maile says
15th July 2025 By: Darren Parker

Given the current global geopolitical instability, Gauteng Department of Economic Development MEC Lebogang Maile says it is becoming increasingly evident that the future of Africa lies in its... 


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ANC backs Cachalia’s appointment, latest commission of inquiry
15th July 2025 By: Thabi Shomolekae

The African National Congress on Tuesday expressed full confidence in the appointment of Firoz Cachalia as acting Minister of Police and defended President Cyril Ramaphosa’s announcement of a... 


Prof Jessica Dempsey
Next director-general for the international SKA radio telescope announced
15th July 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

The UK-based international Square Kilometre Array (SKA) Observatory (SKAO) has announced its selection as the organisation’s next director-general. She is Professor Jessica Dempsey, an Australian... 


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Local government may soon have no choice but to buy electric buses – MAN SA boss
15th July 2025 By: Irma Venter

A strong global push towards using fully electric buses in cities, coupled with South Africa’s lethargic progress – if any – towards clean fuel, may soon leave local city councils with no... 


Construction and infrastructure excellence recognised at this year’s Big 5 Construct South Africa and South Africa Infrastructure & Water Expo in Johannesburg
15th July 2025

The 2025 edition of Big 5 Construct South Africa, co-located with the inaugural South Africa Infrastructure & Water Expo, concluded in Johannesburg, following three days of high-impact networking,... 


SAIPPA chairperson Leoné Human
SAIPPA welcomes new management members
15th July 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Industry organisation the South African Independent Power Producers Association (SAIPPA) has announced its new management committee, which includes Leoné Human as chairperson and Mary-Joy Masetlane... 


The Koeberg nuclear power station in the Western Cape
Eskom insists delayed return of Koeberg Unit 1 won’t increase loadshedding risk
15th July 2025 By: Terence Creamer

Eskom has announced a delay to the return of Koeberg Unit 1 from another extended maintenance outage, but insists that the risk of loadshedding this winter has not increased as a result. The unit... 


An image of an Ariston geyser
Vodacom Business, Ariston & Sensor Networks partner on smart geysers
14th July 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Vodacom Business, Sensor Networks and Ariston have announced a strategic partnership to bring smart geyser technology to the forefront of South Africa’s efforts to improve stability of the national... 


Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Deputy Minister Narend Singh
Singh outlines six priority areas for G20 Environment and Climate Sustainability Working Group
14th July 2025 By: Darren Parker

In his opening address at the second G20 Environment and Climate Sustainability Working Group (ECSWG) meeting, which was held in the Kruger National Park, in Mpumalanga, on July 14, Forestry,... 


Property Point and eTTP founder Shawn Theunissen
US tariffs highlight urgent need to support small businesses
14th July 2025 By: Darren Parker

As concerns mount over the announcement of a 30% tariff on most South African goods entering the US, business development service Entrepreneurship to the Point (eTTP) has called for urgent support... 


HSRC survey finds significant decline of trust in Saps, lowest in 27 years
HSRC survey finds significant decline of trust in Saps, lowest in 27 years
14th July 2025 By: Thabi Shomolekae

The Human Sciences Research Council’s (HSRC’s) round 21 of the South African Social Attitudes Survey (SASAS) revealed that trust in the South African Police Service (Saps) has declined... 


Mining sector refines young talent – its most valuable resource
Mining sector refines young talent – its most valuable resource
14th July 2025

The mining industry is reimagining itself, empowering the youth as a precious asset for the future. Across the sector, stakeholders have committed to attracting young people and unlocking their... 


Multotec leverages custom wear solutions and global technical expertise to maximise uptime for Brazilian lithium producer
14th July 2025

A leading Brazilian lithium producer has turned to Multotec Brazil for a durable, sustainable wear-lining solution, after being faced with relentless abrasion on its rubber-lined chutes, leading to... 


Thor Explorations maintains full-year production guidance for Nigeria mine
14th July 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Aim- and TSX-V-listed Thor Explorations has maintained the full-year production guidance for its Segilola mine, in Nigeria, at between 85 000 oz and 95 000 oz of gold, with the mine having poured... 


What sets AfriSam apart is the quality behind every bag
AfriSam says what goes into in matters
14th July 2025

In a country building towards a better future, what we put into our infrastructure today determines its value tomorrow. From homes and schools to highways and water systems, South Africa’s... 


Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese meeting with  Australian iron-ore miners and Chinese steelmakers in Shaghai on Monday.
Australia PM touts green steel as iron-ore miners meet Chinese steelmakers
14th July 2025 By: Reuters

Australia and China should cooperate more closely over green steel, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said in Shanghai on Monday, even as he called on the world's largest steelmaker to address excess... 


Tungsten Mining targets early cash flow to accelerate access to critical minerals
Tungsten Mining targets early cash flow to accelerate access to critical minerals
14th July 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Critical minerals developer Tungsten Mining on Monday announced a revised development strategy at its Mt Mulgine project in Western Australia, integrating early-stage gold extraction into its plans... 


Kennecott in Utah
Rio Tinto wants to invest more in US copper under Trump tariffs
14th July 2025 By: Bloomberg

Rio Tinto says it has a “strong desire” to invest in US copper mining following President Donald Trump’s plans to levy imports of the critical metal. “There is increasing recognition by the US... 


TNPA unveils new multi-purpose vessel
TNPA unveils new multi-purpose vessel
14th July 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) on July 7 unveiled a R120-million new locally built multi-purpose vessel, which the entity says is a crucial addition to its marine fleet at the Port of... 


Barrick president and CEO Mark Bristow
Construction of Lumwana’s $2bn super pit expansion under way
11th July 2025 By: Darren Parker

Construction of the $2-billion super pit expansion project at NYSE- and TSX-listed Barrick Mining Corp’s Lumwana mine, in Zambia, is well under way, accelerating its transformation into a Tier 1... 


oil barrels
Global oil supply outpaces demand growth as inventories, geopolitical tensions rise – report
11th July 2025 By: Darren Parker

According to the International Energy Agency’s (IEA’s) July 2025 ‘Oil Market Report’, global oil demand is forecast to rise by 700 000 bbl/d this year, marking its lowest increase since 2009,... 


AMAS releases papers on combating misuse of AI, urging adoption of international standards
11th July 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Global multistakeholder initiative the AI and Multimedia Authenticity Standards Collaboration (AMAS) has released two flagship papers offering recommendations to guide the governance of AI globally... 


DPWI welcomes R67m SIU recovery order against contractor
11th July 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson has welcomed the R67-million recovery order obtained by the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) against a plumbing contractor found to have... 


Philippine miner sees surge in nickel shipments to Indonesia
Philippine miner sees surge in nickel shipments to Indonesia
11th July 2025 By: Bloomberg

Nickel ore shipments to Indonesia from the Philippines are expected to surge this year to meet demand from Chinese-owned refineries affected by Jakarta’s curbs on domestic production, according to... 


Image of Cyril Ramaphosa
Ramaphosa expecting run-up to National Dialogue to be used for political point-scoring
11th July 2025 By: Thabi Shomolekae

President Cyril Ramaphosa on Friday advised members of the National Dialogue Eminent Persons Group not to be distracted by misinformation and misrepresentation, saying he expects the National... 


Pandora jewellery
Jewellery industry’s Blue List to differentiate, substantiate ESG claims
11th July 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

After drawing up a draft document called The Blue List in May and launching a four-month consultation period to garner inputs, World Jewellery Confederation (CIBJO) has unpacked the necessity of... 


Monthly uptick in mining, manufacturing bodes well for Q2 GDP growth - BER
11th July 2025 By: Schalk Burger

While mining production was still steeply down on a year-on-year basis, month-on-month output growth improved for a second month in April. Another monthly uptick in May bodes well for the sector’s... 


Mine experts inspecting a site
Mali mine set for fast-tracked development
11th July 2025 By: Devina Haripersad

Emerging West African gold developer Cora Gold is focusing on fast-tracking the construction of its flagship Sanankoro mine with the permitting, financing and technical updating of key works so... 


a photo of DRC's first female Prime Minister Judith Tuluka stood on the podium at DRC Mining Week
Event highlights increased continental mining investment
11th July 2025 By: Halima Frost

Having amassed an impressive attendance of over 16 500 attendees, including that of C-suite mining executives, government representatives and investors, this year’s DRC Mining Week has assured the... 


Prisma Training Solutions metallurgy training manager Carol Brandt.
Operational-readiness training launched at Angola diamond mine
11th July 2025

With its commitment to overcoming obstacles faced when working in remote locations, such as those found in Angola, specialist mining training provider Prisma Training Solutions is offering its... 


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