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Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau
Canada’s 13 Premiers descend on Washington to play the China card on trade
13th February 2025 By: Bloomberg

The leaders of all Canadian provinces and territories are set to meet up in the US capital Wednesday to take their arguments against tariffs to American lawmakers, business groups and labor... 


Former Cameco chair joins Max Power board
13th February 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

CSE-listed critical minerals explorer and hydrogen company Max Power on Wednesday announced the appointment of Neil McMillan to its board of directors. McMillan is a former chairperson of Cameco,... 


South32's Mozal aluminium operation in Mozambique
South32 rides commodity price gains to strong H1 results
13th February 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Diversified mining and metals company South32 on Thursday announced a 25% increase in revenue, reaching $3.12-billion, and a 579% surge in profit after tax, totaling $360-million for the half-year... 


Jake Klein will transition to a nonexecutive role at Evolution Mining.
Leadership changes at Evolution and Fortescue
12th February 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Two of Australia’s major mining companies, Evolution Mining and Fortescue, announced leadership changes on Wednesday. Gold miner Evolution confirmed that executive chairperson Jake Klein will... 


The Cape Town Container Terminal
New partnership at Cape Town Container Terminal to drive increased exports
12th February 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Stakeholders in the export-orientated fruit value chain, including the Western Cape government and Transnet Port Terminals (TPT), have announced a new collaboration aimed at enhancing operations at... 


Bidvest to present a six-pack at Propak Africa 2025
12th February 2025

The Bidvest Group brings together a broad range of focussed packaging and labelling solutions under the Bidvest Packaging brand at the largest trade expo, Propak Africa 2025 at Johannesburg Expo... 


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Sacci says January BCI indicates improved business climate
12th February 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Sacci) Business Confidence Index (BCI) decreased to 120 index points in January, from 121 in December, but indicates an improved business... 


Nedbank Commercial Banking planning and management executive head Herman de Kock
Nedbank launches more sophisticated banking instruments, advice for mid-corporate companies
12th February 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Financial institution Nedbank has expanded its banking and advisory offerings to mid-corporate-sized businesses to help realise more growth in this key sector of the economy. Nedbank Commercial... 


Goldplat's South African operations swing to profit for the second quarter
12th February 2025 By: Chanel de Bruyn

The CEO of Aim-listed mining services group Goldplat, Werner Klingenberg, has applauded the work undertaken at its gold recovery operations in South Africa and Ghana during the quarter ended... 


Webinar to unpack sustainable practices in the transportation and logistics industry
Webinar to unpack sustainable practices in the transportation and logistics industry
12th February 2025

Sustainability in the transport and logistics industry is no longer a nice to have but rather essential in the way the industry responds to social and governmental pressure. This shift does not... 


Caterpillar equipment
Saudi’s R23bn Barloworld offer gets Glass Lewis, ISS nod
12th February 2025 By: Bloomberg

Barloworld shareholders should accept a takeover offer for the Caterpillar-equipment distribution business in Africa because it’s a good deal, according to recommendations by two proxy advisory... 


Australia is 'killing' US aluminium market, Trump adviser says
12th February 2025 By: Bloomberg

Australia is “killing” the US aluminum market, a senior trade adviser to President Donald Trump said, in a potential blow to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s efforts to secure an exemption from... 


Sappi Southern Africa CEO Graeme Wild and Enpower Trading CEO James Beatty
Sappi Southern Africa, Enpower reach financial close on 175 GWh/y renewables PPA
12th February 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Sustainable woodfibre products and solutions company Sappi's Southern Africa business and energy trader Enpower Trading have reached financial close on a five-year 175 GWh/y renewable-energy power... 


Seize business opportunities with waste management, circular economy webinar
Seize business opportunities with waste management, circular economy webinar
12th February 2025

Join Creamer Media Webinars on February 26 for a thought-provoking webinar on seizing business opportunities for improved waste management and circular economy systems. Our panel of experts,... 


The International Commodity Summit 2025 (ICS2025): Addressing structural reform and policy fragmentation in South Africa’s manufacturing sector
12th February 2025

The International Commodity Summit 2025 (ICS2025) has officially launched, setting its sights on the critical challenges faced by South Africa's manufacturing sector, particularly within the... 


 Telkom CEO Serame Taukobong
Opinion: Our pride in being South African is the glue that holds us together
12th February 2025

In this article, Telkom CEO Serame Taukobong highlights the encouraging upward trend in social cohesion and the role national pride plays in uniting South Africans despite our differences. 


The Building Company group merchandise executive Stuart Jowett
Building and construction materials sector still lacking growth
11th February 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

The building and construction sector is still depressed, years after the Covid-19 pandemic has passed. So noted building and construction wholesale and retail materials supply group The Building... 


Mantengu chairperson Jonas Tshikundamalema
Mantengu buys MIB’s iron beneficiation plant
11th February 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

JSE-listed Mantengu Mining has acquired Masorini Iron Beneficiation’s (MIB’s) iron beneficiation plant in Phalaborwa, Limpopo, for R18.97-million. Mantengu says this strategic move positions the... 


A2X CEO Kevin Brady
Mpact lists on A2X Markets
11th February 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Paper and plastics packaging and recycling business Mpact’s shares have become available for trade on A2X Markets from February 11. "We are delighted to welcome Mpact to our market today and look... 


Building materials group pursuing 'intelligent growth' in a still-depressed market
11th February 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

Building materials wholesale and retail supplier group The Building Company’s theme for this year, showcased at its 2025 exhibition being held at the Cape Town International Convention Centre, was... 


Achieving ESG excellence with Afroteq advisory: A strategic imperative for businesses success
Achieving ESG excellence with Afroteq advisory: A strategic imperative for businesses success
11th February 2025

In today's dynamic business environment, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) compliance is no longer optional but essential for long-term success. As investors, stakeholders, and consumers... 


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South Africa eases rules for deals with State under R2bn
11th February 2025 By: Bloomberg

South Africa enacted changes to its public-finance laws that will reduce the red tape for projects valued at less than R2-billion where the government partners with private businesses. The... 


Discovery Green head Andre Nepgen
Discovery Green ushers in a renewable-energy future for S African mining
10th February 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

South Africa’s mining industry is undergoing a fundamental shift as it grapples with rising electricity costs, carbon taxes and the need for energy security. Newly established renewable energy... 


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Range of electrical power solutions available
10th February 2025

Founded as a dry-type transformer specialist, Trafo Power Solutions says it has expanded its offerings to provide a range of electrical power solutions in Africa. The company notes its growth in... 


Dhevan Moodley
Optimising Diesel Refunds in Your Mining Business
10th February 2025

In today's competitive landscape, optimizing diesel refund claims is essential for businesses in the mining, agriculture and forestry sectors. Diesel refund claims enable businesses, especially... 


Business Leadership South Africa CEO Busisiwe Mavuso
SoNA was a ‘display of unity’, Mavuso says
10th February 2025 By: Darren Parker

Business Leadership South Africa (BLSA) CEO Busisiwe Mavuso believes Cyril Ramaphosa’s State of the Nation Address (SoNA) on February 6 was “a display of unity by the Government of National Unity... 


Telkom delivers strong third quarter
10th February 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

JSE-listed telecommunications group Telkom on Monday reported strong data revenue performance, double-digit earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (Ebitda) growth and a... 


Why Trump wants Canada’s wealth of critical minerals
Why Trump wants Canada’s wealth of critical minerals
10th February 2025 By: Bloomberg

When Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau told a group of executives that President Donald Trump wasn’t kidding about annexing Canada, he offered one reason: critical minerals. Canada is rich in... 


Prime Minister Anthony Albanese
Australia says its steel, aluminium exports create American jobs
10th February 2025 By: Reuters

Australia's trade minister said its steel and aluminium exports to the US create "good paying American jobs" and are key to shared defence interests, as Canberra presses Washington for an exemption... 


Promising renewable diesel pilot production plan announced by powerful partnership
Promising renewable diesel pilot production plan announced by powerful partnership
10th February 2025 By: Martin Creamer

The launch of a pilot initiative to produce feedstock for renewable diesel in South Africa was announced on day two of the Investing in African Mining Indaba taking place in Cape Town. The launch,... 


President Cyril Ramaphosa
Business cautiously optimistic on SoNA commitments, but execution will be critical
7th February 2025 By: Darren Parker

President Cyril Ramaphosa’s State of the Nation Address (SoNA), delivered on February 6, has been met with cautious optimism. The Bureau of Economic Research (BER) commended the SoNA’s focus on the... 


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Zanaga iron-ore project, Congo-Brazzaville – update
7th February 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Zanaga Iron Ore Company has announced that, together with its 100%-owned subsidiary MPD Congo, it has signed a memorandum of understanding with Centrale Électrique du Congo (CEC) SA to evaluate... 


Google Maps celebrates 20 years of mapping the world
7th February 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Internet services company Google celebrates 20 years of providing its Google Map digital map and exploration service, which has expanded since 2005 to include real-time traffic information, Street... 


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Seifsa warns of repercussions of Trump's comments for South African manufacturers
7th February 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

National employer federation the Steel and Engineering Industries Federation of Southern Africa (Seifsa) has expressed concern over recent comments by US President Donald Trump against South Africa... 


RCL Foods expects to report higher interim earnings
7th February 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

JSE-listed RCL Foods expects its headline earnings per share (HEPS) from total operations for the six months ended December 31 to be between 106c  and 112c when compared with the reported HEPS of... 


Cape Town adopts treated effluent irrigation; offers industry low price to take up supply
Cape Town adopts treated effluent irrigation; offers industry low price to take up supply
7th February 2025 By: Irma Venter

The City of Cape Town is commissioning treated effluent irrigation connections at a number of city recreation and parks facilities in a move it says will likely save between 2.5-million and... 


Relative to global counterparts, sub-Saharan African CEOs bullish about global economy future – PwC report
7th February 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Sixty-three per cent of sub-Saharan Africa CEOs surveyed in PwC’s twenty-eighth ‘Annual Global CEO Survey: Sub-Saharan Africa perspective’ report say they are increasingly optimistic about the... 


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B4SA welcomes rail Network Statement revisions
7th February 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Business for South Africa (B4SA), a Business Unity South Africa platform, has welcomed the revisions to the Network Statement issued by Transnet’s Rail Infrastructure Manager (TRIM) on February 5.... 


Alex Dall
Surprise turn as Gold Fields' permanent financial task now falls to interim CFO Dall
7th February 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Phillip Anthony Murnane will no longer be the new CFO of Gold Fields, as was announced on the JSE Stock Exchange News Service (SENS) in August last year. Instead, as from March 1, that role will be... 


Pebble: ‘Renewed sense of optimism’
Pebble: ‘Renewed sense of optimism’
7th February 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

The stalled Pebble project has entered 2025 with a "renewed sense of optimism" as its legal battles continue and the political landscape in the US shifts in its favour, according to Ron Thiessen,... 


President Cyril Ramaphosa
Mixed reactions to Ramaphosa’s SoNA
7th February 2025 By: Thabi Shomolekae

Opposition parties have expressed mixed reactions to President Cyril Ramaphosa’s State of the Nation Address, with the GOOD Party praising Ramaphosa’s steady and diplomatic tone in the face of US... 


Digitalisation in mining – the advantage you need now
Digitalisation in mining – the advantage you need now
7th February 2025

By: Johan Pretorius, MMM Segment Lead, Anglophone Africa and Hennie Colyn, MMM, Strategic Account Executive (RKAM) at Schneider Electric If one had to define digitalisation, phrases like “improved... 


Geopolitics, reforms key themes of the 2025 SoNA
Geopolitics, reforms key themes of the 2025 SoNA
7th February 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Engineering News editor Terence Creamer discusses some of the key themes of President Cyril Ramaphosa's first State of the Nation Address since the establishment of the Government of National... 


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