Peru’s Congress voted late on Friday to extend for six months a controversial permit that allows informal mines to operate in the country. The permit, known as Reinfo, is opposed by most of the... 

Investment in downstream beneficiation is starting to pay dividends and to show real commercial results, says Tharisa CEO Phoevos Pouroulis. “We sold our first commercial chrome alloy to an... 

MTN Group on Friday said that group president and CEO Ralph Mupita’s employment agreement has been extended until August 31, 2030. The group reached an agreement with Mupita on the extension of his... 

Metallurgy and process engineering company Multotec recently completed construction of its new R100-million screening media factory to consolidate its South African injection-moulded polyurethane... 

Australian miner Bowen Coking Coal outgoing executive chairperson Nick Jorss has defended the future of coal, asserting that the reports of the fossil fuel’s demise are “greatly exaggerated”. In... 

The correct, safe and effective operation of both proximity detection systems (PDS) and collision prevention systems (CPS) can be enhanced through the deployment of field support service teams,... 

Martin Creamer talks about ferromanganese, platinum group metals and the hydrogen and fuel cell industry. 

South Africa’s business capital is considering tighter water curbs as it battles to maintain ageing infrastructure and cope with increased demand. The city of Johannesburg currently has level 1... 

Explorer and developer CleanTech Lithium has announced the appointment of Australian national Tony Esplin as CEO designate. His appointment comes as the company sets its sights on an ASX listing in... 

Private-sector South African regional and domestic airline Airlink has announced that its CEO and MD, Rodger Foster, will step down at the end of next March. He will, however, remain a shareholder... 

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has announced that it is partnering with Anglo American, and in particular the latter’s Crop Nutrients business, to undertake research intended to... 

A video round up of this week’s magazine, highlighting our cover story, features and Business Leader. 

Johann Rupert, chairperson and founder of Richemont, said the extension of a trade pact that gives South Africa and more than 30 other nations from the continent duty-free access to the world’s... 

In a sector known for its high barriers to entry, 100% black-owned and female-led Laone Mining and Engineering is confident that it is changing the landscape of raise boring drilling in Africa... 

Electrical cable coupler manufacturer KonNx Africa is meeting the growing demand in the African mining industry for safer and more efficient power solutions with its innovative high-voltage cable... 

As the African mining sector faces increasing pressure to integrate environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles, the inaugural ESG Conference – organised by membership organisation, the... 

In African mining, mental health challenges pose significant risks to productivity and safety, though business management consultancy OIM Consulting group CEO Arjen De Bruin identifies a positive... 

South Africa-based manufacturer Cobra Projects is producing 14 ventilated operator cabins for a Tier 1 mining company in Australia – fitted with air filtration manufacturer Sy-Klone’s filtration... 

Filtration solutions provider Donaldson Company’s hydrogen dryer serves as an advanced solution for drying hydrogen gas by removing contaminants such as water vapour and impurities, improving... 

Industrial machinery company Metso expanded its polishing filtration product family with the addition of the Glass Media (GM) filter. The Metso GM filter is designed to remove insoluble organics in... 

This week we profile Henk Duys, Chairperson of Duys Engineering Group and director of Alton Duys Engineering, Aeroklas Duys, ATD Alliance, Tandem Equity, and three property-owning companies  

While State-owned electricity utility Eskom produces more than 34-million tons of coal ash a year, only 7% to 10% is beneficiated, with the remaining material accumulating in dumps scattered across... 

“I’m happy to say that today is the day. I’m super-excited. I’m shouting, 'Hooray!’" A special acknowledgement for this to renowned poet Kenn Nesbitt from https://poetry4kids.com/poems. Of course,... 

Volkswagen Group Africa (VWA) has announced the start of operations of a modern farming pilot project in Gashora, Rwanda, that will see the roll-out of specially developed VW-badged electric... 

Digital breathalyser supplier Alcohol Breathalysers was established in 2004 with the aim to make available reliable, affordable and accurate digital breathalysers to ensure that all businesses and... 

Tungsten Mining has conditionally agreed to acquire the assets of the project from Minjar Gold. 

While State-owned electricity utility Eskom produces more than 34-million tons of coal ash a year, only 7% to 10% is beneficiated, with the remaining material accumulating in dumps scattered across... 

Oil and gas company Shell South Africa’s Alberton depot is pursuing sustainability through two projects, mainly, solar and battery power, and capacitation for biofuels, the company outlined during... 

In today's rapidly evolving industrial landscape, a highly skilled workforce is no longer a luxury, but a necessity. At technical skills training provider Artisan Training Institute (ATI), we... 

Having incurred investment spend of R755-million in the ten months ended October 31, explosives and mining chemicals group AECI is on track to achieve its strategic ambition and unlock value across... 

Gold miner DRDGOLD has appointed Andrew Brady as independent nonexecutive director, with effect from December 1. He will succeed Jean Nel, who resigned from the board with effect from November 27. 

JSE-listed Murray & Roberts (M&R) says chairperson Suresh Kana and director Jesmane Boggenpoel have resigned from the board with effect from November 30 and November 15, respectively. Clifford... 

Motor and large-drive systems supplier Innomotics (formerly Siemens Large Drives and Low Voltage Motors) on November 28 launched its new Geared Motors assembly factory in Midrand. The factory is... 

Africa’s biggest pension fund is backing Grit Real Estate Income Group’s $100-million capital-raising push for the property company’s real estate unit on the continent. The Public Investment... 

Subnational governments have a critical role to play in climate change mitigation and adaption, having already demonstrated extraordinary ambition, said Under2 Coalition director Nehmat Kaur. While... 

South Africa’s State airline is being approached by banks keen to discuss lending the carrier money, aided by a turnaround in the company’s finances, interim Chief Executive Officer John Lamola... 

Boxer Retail surged in its Johannesburg debut following South Africa’s biggest initial public offering since 2017. The stock gained 17% to R63.01 at 9:07 a.m. local time, up from the IPO price of... 

In the dynamic landscape of the mining industry, the performance and longevity of equipment stand as critical pillars for operational success. Lubrication plays a pivotal role in maintaining... 

To meet the demands of the artificial intelligence (AI) era, data centres must offer flexible evolution, be always on, and be optimised for space and speedy construction. of Huawei’s Data Centre... 

The Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC) says a total of 360 small businesses received loans and financial incentives worth R99,950 million while R91,6 million was leveraged for direct... 

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has again urged South Africa to implement its economic reforms “ambitiously”, while arguing for priority to be given to reforms in the electricity and... 

Private investment company Menar, which is awaiting Competition Commission approval following its bid for the large Metalloys ferromanganese facility in Meyerton, is looking to restart at least two...