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Two Weeks to Go – Africa Energy Indaba Gears Up for High-Level Continental Energy Dialogue
Two Weeks to Go – Africa Energy Indaba Gears Up for High-Level Continental Energy Dialogue
18th February 2026

With just two weeks remaining until the Africa Energy Indaba, momentum is rapidly building for what promises to be one of the most influential energy gatherings on the continent.  The upcoming... 


Empact Group releases first sustainability report, outlining key environmental and social initiatives
18th February 2026

Empact Group has published its first Sustainability Report, marking a significant milestone in the company’s commitment to transparency and accountability. Covering the period from 1 April 2024 to... 


Land Bank appoints Jabu Mphambo acting CEO
17th February 2026 By: Schalk Burger

Agricultural development finance institution the Land and Agricultural Development Bank of South Africa (Land Bank) has appointed Jabu Mphambo as acting CEO, with immediate effect. This is to... 


Gauteng Finance and Economic Development MEC Lebogang Maile
R200bn in investment targeted at upcoming Gauteng Investment Conference
17th February 2026 By: Natasha Odendaal

Gauteng Finance and Economic Development MEC Lebogang Maile on Tuesday officially launched the ramp-up to the Gauteng Investment Conference, to be held on April 9, to attract investment into South... 


EWSETA welcomes €2m investment to develop critical minerals, battery skills
17th February 2026 By: Schalk Burger

The Energy and Water Sector Education and Training Authority (EWSETA) has welcomed the €2-million investment received from the EU to advance demand-driven skills development linked to South... 


BluEnergy CEO Aaron Suckerman
Blu Label subsidiary granted energy trading licence
17th February 2026 By: Schalk Burger

Renewable energy company BluEnergy Trading – a subsidiary of JSE-listed Blu Label Unlimited – has been granted a multi-year energy trading licence by the National Energy Regulator of South Africa.... 


Powering SA’s economic growth through SME supply chain inclusion
Powering SA’s economic growth through SME supply chain inclusion
17th February 2026

By: Zandile Njamela - Global Supplier Impact & Development Lead for Accenture South Africa’s economic outlook has been marked by persistent challenges. From load shedding and rising input costs to... 


South African Car Buyers Are Redefining Automotive Expectations
South African Car Buyers Are Redefining Automotive Expectations
17th February 2026

By: Adheesh Ori - Senior Director within Accenture Song, South Africa The South African automotive landscape is clearly evolving, not only through technology or electrification, but in the mindset... 


The Antamina mine in Peru
BHP, Wheaton sign $4.3bn Antamina silver stream in record precious metals deal
17th February 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Diversified major BHP on Tuesday announced a $4.3-billion silver streaming agreement with Wheaton Precious Metals in what is said to be the most valuable precious metals streaming transaction to... 


Reducing Time-to-Production in Mining Through Deployable Infrastructure
Reducing Time-to-Production in Mining Through Deployable Infrastructure
17th February 2026

Key Highlights Why infrastructure delays are one of the biggest barriers to early production How deployable systems allow mining projects to mobilise faster The role of flexibility in earlystage... 


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Polyco, partners launch Prince Albert Recycling Group
16th February 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Producer responsibility organisation Polyco, in partnership with the Prince Albert municipality and the Western Cape Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning has launched the... 


'Other metalllic minerals' in top production spot.
‘Other metallic minerals’ South African mining’s outstanding 2025 performers
16th February 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Mining’s standout 2025 performance was in “other metallic minerals”, Minerals Council South Africa reports. Owing to the exceptional 17.2% higher 2025 production performance, this subsector, which... 


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Blencowe highlights Ugandan project advantage in light of new trade measures
16th February 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

London-listed Blencowe Resources has highlighted the impact on the company’s Orom-Cross project, in Uganda, of the recent determination by the US Department of Commerce imposing aggregate... 


Critical Mineral Resources appoints seasoned mining exec as new chairperson
16th February 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

Aim-listed Critical Mineral Resources (CMR), which is developing the Agadir Melloul copper project, in Morocco, has appointed Géraud Moussarie chairperson. In a statement to shareholders on... 


Webber Wentzel launches AI, technology subsidiary
Webber Wentzel launches AI, technology subsidiary
16th February 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

Law firm Webber Wentzel has announced the launch of a new AI, technology and legal operations subsidiary during this year’s African GC Summit, on February 16. This comes as general counsel across... 


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West Wits initiates scoping study under Project 200
16th February 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

ASX-listed West Wits Mining has started a scoping study under its Project 200 initiative within the broader Witwatersrand Basin project (WBP). Project 200 is a strategic growth initiative aimed at... 


Solar panels
SAPVIA welcomes SoNA remarks, calls for liberated energy ecosystem
16th February 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

The South African Photovoltaic Industry Association (SAPVIA) says the country’s solar PV industry stands ready to become the backbone of a competitive, low-carbon economy. “We welcome the strategic... 


Newmont's Lihir operations
Pacific Lime signs quicklime offtake with Newmont in PNG
16th February 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Brisbane-based Pacific Lime and Cement (PLC) has secured its first long-term quicklime offtake agreement, striking a deal with gold and copper major Newmont to supply locally manufactured product... 


Junxin Wang
Osino announces leadership transition
13th February 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

Exploration and development company Osino Gold Exploration and Mining has announced a leadership transition as the company advances Namibia’s largest gold development into its next phase. The... 


Paul Gerard
Flanagan & Gerard announce R60m Boardwalk Mall expansion
13th February 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

Property investment firm Flanagan & Gerard Property Group with its business partners have begun the development of a R60-million extension to Boardwalk Mall, in Gqeberha, further strengthening the... 


KAHRE plans $50bn to $150bn net-zero industrial corridor in South Africa
KAHRE plans $50bn to $150bn net-zero industrial corridor in South Africa
13th February 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

Renewable-energy company KAHRE Renewable Energy Group has announced plans for South Africa’s first fully integrated net-zero industrial corridor, linking large-scale renewable-energy generation in... 


Vivo Energy and Engen Celebrate Another Successful Mining Indaba
Vivo Energy and Engen Celebrate Another Successful Mining Indaba
13th February 2026

Vivo Energy, through its Engen business in South Africa, successfully showcased its mining solutions at the 2026 Investing in African Mining Indaba, held from 9 to 12 February at the Cape Town... 


Implementation of SoNA commitments crucial, business organisations say
13th February 2026 By: Schalk Burger

The implementation of policies and projects, sticking to timelines and responsibility for their delivery so that they are measurable and sustained are crucial for South Africa, emphasised business... 


i-80 Gold secures $500m financing package to advance Nevada growth plan
i-80 Gold secures $500m financing package to advance Nevada growth plan
13th February 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Precious metals miner i-80 Gold has secured commitments for a $500-million financing package that forms part of a recapitalisation plan aimed at building a 600 000 oz/y gold miner in Nevada. The... 


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Partnerships advance sustainable mining
13th February 2026

Environmental consultancy SLR Consulting asserts that integrated partnerships, multidisciplinary expertise and stakeholder engagement are essential to achieving the aim of sustainable mining. The... 


From left, IDC CEO Mmakgoshi Lekhethe, Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau, FPI DG Herve Claude Ntumba Batukonke.
South Africa, DRC funders link up amid Mining Indaba’s Africa collaboration promotion
13th February 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Amid the many Investing in African Mining Indaba 2026 voices highlighting how regional integration promotion, pan-African partnerships and policy alignment have the potential to accelerate Africa’s... 


Fortescue starts commissioning battery electric locomotives
Fortescue starts commissioning battery electric locomotives
13th February 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Australian iron-ore miner Fortescue has begun commissioning two new battery electric locomotives on its rail network, as it moves to decarbonise its Pilbara iron-ore operations. Delivered by... 


Deep listening and curiosity characterise GIBB Group CEO’s first year
Deep listening and curiosity characterise GIBB Group CEO’s first year
13th February 2026

February 2026 marks one year since Vishaal Lutchman assumed the role of Group CEO of GIBB Holdings (GIBB) - a year marked by curiosity over certainty. In an environment often driven by quick wins,... 


Cry Not, My Beloved Africa: Youth Leading the Future of Mining
13th February 2026

These words rise from our history like a quiet rebellion; a reminder that even when storms gather, this continent has never surrendered its promise. And today, as I look at this room filled with... 


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Upcoming launch of electricity market seen as key step towards competition
13th February 2026 By: Schalk Burger

Various organisations in the electricity sector are anticipating the start of the South African Wholesale Electricity Market (SAWEM) this year as a step towards phasing in a liberalised market, in... 


Transmission infrastructure
Upcoming launch of electricity market seen as key step towards competition
13th February 2026 By: Schalk Burger

Various organisations in the electricity sector are anticipating the start of the South African Wholesale Electricity Market (SAWEM) this year as a step towards phasing in a liberalised market, in... 


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Modern demolition solutions can boost ESG performance
13th February 2026 By: Trent Roebeck

Environment-friendly and safe infrastructure demolition and deconstruction, delivered through turnkey solutions and ethical processes in both operational and redundant environments, is a key... 


HIGH-PERFORMANCE EQUIPMENT
Rental and short-term hire models are increasingly used to give contractors access to high-performance equipment without the financial burden of ownership
German hoisting technology supports refurbishment project
13th February 2026

A major refurbishment project in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, is being supported by German hoist manufacturer GEDA GmbH’s transport platforms and material hoists, which are being supplied on a rental... 


Eugene Els, MD of Afromix
Eugene Els
13th February 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

This week we profile Eugene Els, MD of Afromix, a designer and manufacturer of agitators and peristaltic pumps, as well as AFX Holdings Group 


New State agency to take over water infrastructure set for April launch
13th February 2026 By: Natasha Odendaal

The establishment of the National Water Resources Infrastructure Agency (NWRIA), the new State-owned company to be responsible for financing, developing and managing South Africa’s water... 


Stockpiles of rare earths
Rare earth refining and separation facility, Saudi Arabia
13th February 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

Saudi Arabian mining company Maaden is building a central hub for the processing, refining and separation of rare-earth elements. 


Release signs lease agreement for 21 MW solar plant at Motheo copper mine
12th February 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

Release, owned by Norwegian renewable-energy company Scatec, has signed a seven-year leasing agreement with Tshukudu Metals Botswana, a 100%-owned subsidiary of Australia-headquartered Sandfire... 


Benni McCarthy
Benni – A Memoir
12th February 2026

Benni McCarthy is South Africa’s most successful footballer – he’s the all-time top scorer for Bafana Bafana, the country’s only UEFA Champions League winner, and he is now forging a successful... 


Off Grid Electric Vehicle Infrastructure: Industrial Policy that builds shared value
12th February 2026

By: Ciska Kruger South Africa stands at a rare moment where infrastructure development, climate leadership, and inclusive growth can converge into a single practical national project. A national... 


Debswana Diamond Company COO Koolatotse Koolatotse
Debswana highlights partnerships and diversification drive beyond diamond
12th February 2026

Partnerships and collaboration remain central to major diamond miner Debswana Diamond Company’s strategy to improve mining efficiency and secure long-term sustainability beyond diamonds, Debswana... 


Raymond Obermeyer, Managing Director of SEW-EURODRIVE
Sustainability is more than solar panels: it is about future-proofing Africa’s economy
12th February 2026

Across Africa, we find ourselves in a familiar and frustrating situation. Large global corporations are eager to access our markets and benefit from our resources yet many show little commitment to... 


Robex achieves commercial production at Guinea gold project
Robex achieves commercial production at Guinea gold project
12th February 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Gold producer Robex Resources on Thursday reported that it had achieved commercial production at its Kiniero gold project, in Guinea. Commercial production status was achieved following the first... 


Prairie Lithium begins commercial-scale foundations at Pad #1
Prairie Lithium begins commercial-scale foundations at Pad #1
12th February 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed Prairie Limited has begun installing foundation piles and grade beams at its flagship Pad #1 site at its namesake project in Saskatchewan, Canada. The company reported on Wednesday that... 


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