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... 

AI technologies, including machine learning, generative AI and agentic AI, are playing a crucial role in addressing some of the challenges facing manufacturing operations, says audit and assurance... 

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... 

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... 

Perth-based Mount Gibson Iron has struck a deal to acquire Northern Star Resources’ 50% interest in the Central Tanami Project Joint Venture (CTPJV) and adjacent exploration tenements in... 

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

Securex South Africa, A-OSH EXPO, Facilities Management Expo, and Firexpo — four of the country’s leading industry trade shows — will make their Western Cape debut from 21 to 23 October 2025 at the... 

Major miner BHP has said it is too costly for Australia to build a "green iron" industry after the country and China agreed this week to jointly work to decarbonise the steel supply chain,... 

Simon Trott’s appointment as CEO of Rio Tinto is signalling a vote of confidence in the company’s existing trajectory, with an openness to large-scale mergers and acquisitions (M&A), analysts said... 

Diversified miner Rio Tinto Group delivered a strong second-quarter operational performance, with group-wide copper equivalent production up 13% year-on-year, underpinned by solid gains across its... 

This year’s B20 has given manufacturing a special prominence that previous B20s had not done, B20 South Africa head of secretariat Anthony Costa said at the Manufacturing Indaba, in Sandton, on... 

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... 

NYSE-listed MP Materials signed a long-term agreement to supply technology giant Apple with rare earth magnets manufactured in the US entirely from recycled materials, the companies announced on... 

South African (Johannesburg Stock Exchange-listed) diversified healthcare group Life Healthcare has announced that the Conditions Precedent for the sale of its Life Molecular Imaging (LMI) business... 

Coal miner MC Mining has started implementation of a revised business plan at its Uitkomst Colliery, in KwaZulu-Natal. The revised plan involves significant operational changes to position the... 

ASX-listed Canyon Resources, which is developing the Minim Martap bauxite project, in Cameroon, has appointed Adjou Ait Ben Idir as nonexecutive director, with effect from July 14. Based in Dubai,... 

Rio Tinto has appointed Simon Trott as its next CEO, selecting the current head of its iron-ore division to succeed Jakob Stausholm effective August 25. Trott, a 25-year veteran of the company,... 

China is ready to work with Australia to deepen bilateral ties, President Xi Jinping said during a meeting with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Tuesday in Beijing. The meeting... 

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... 

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... 

Vehicle exports from South Africa to the US dropped by 73% in the first quarter of the year, declining by a further 80% and 85% in April and May, respectively, says naamsa | the Automotive Business... 

ArcelorMittal South Africa (AMSA) says it may begin taking operational steps to prepare for the wind down of its beleaguered long-products business well ahead of the current September 30 deadline –... 

While there may be scope to negotiate the 30% tariff imposed on South African exports to the US, the country must prepare for the worst-case scenario and take steps to mitigate the impact on... 

Queensland miner Bowen Coking Coal has moved to reduce operations at its Burton Mine Complex, shifting to an owner-operator model and cutting production in response to a downturn in global steel... 

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... 

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... 

The City of Tshwane’s multiparty coalition government has approved the Tshwane Economic Development Agency’s (TEDA’s) new business plan, which seeks to improve investment facilitation for the... 

An Israeli-American businessman, a former State Department official and a decorated Green Beret pitched up in the Democratic Republic of Congo in March with a message for President Felix Tshisekedi... 

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... 

Martin Creamer talks about Shanghai platinum event; green hydrogen project in Nelson Mandela Bay and palladium to reduce high water treatment costs. 

Europe-based global major aerospace group Airbus has announced the new CEO for its Commercial Aircraft (airliner manufacturing) business. He is Lars Wagner. He will take over from current... 

The South African Photovoltaic Industry Association (SAPVIA) is expecting the domestic market to recover this year to the record installation levels achieved two years ago, following a marked... 

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... 

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... 

Copper miner Palabora Mining Company (PMC) and transformer manufacturer LH Marthinusen (LHM) have partnered to establish a fully equipped robotics and coding classroom at Frans du Toit High School,... 

As JSE-listed Blue Label Telecoms undergoes a significant restructuring, it plans to change its name to Blu Label Unlimited Group, subject to shareholder approval. In a statement issued to... 

Four years after terrorist attacks halted a massive liquefied natural gas project in Mozambique, momentum behind $57-billion in facilities that will export the fuel is picking up. TotalEnergies SE... 

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

Change is the word that sums up today’s world. Disruptive geopolitical change, global attitudinal change and concerning climate change are demanding internal and external advances and retreats. In... 

Air compressor supplier Tru Compressor Solutions has unveiled its new Africa Series screw compressor range, designed specifically for the African industrial market and comprising fixed-speed models... 

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...