The African Development Bank (AfDB) and the World Bank have jointly announced a groundbreaking initiative that promises to reshape Africa’s energy landscape and accelerate green industrialisation.... 

Despite ongoing challenges in the construction sector, South Africa’s economic outlook is showing encouraging signs of improvement. This was one of the key messages at AfriSam’s Annual Budget... 

JSE-listed cement and construction materials company PPC says its turnaround plan continues to yield positive benefits as evidenced in the company’s performance for the ten months ended January 31.... 

JSE-listed Anglo American Platinum and South Africa-linked AP Ventures are supporting the next vital steps towards the realisation of industrial-scale green hydrogen value chains. Both companies... 

Vancouver-based FPX Nickel has released a scoping study confirming the economic and strategic viability of a standalone nickel refinery in British Columbia, which would be North America’s largest... 

ASX-listed Mayur Resources has secured firm commitments for an expanded A$100-million two-tranche institutional placement, up from its previously announced A$80-million. The first tranche raised... 

ASX-listed Perseus Mining has posted a 26% increase in its earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (Ebitda) to $352-million for the six months ended December 31, 2024. This... 

Reported as an “industry first” in Southern Africa, silicomanganese slag, a by-product of ferromanganese alloy and steel production, has been used as construction material in a 2 km stretch of road... 

More opportunities are likely to emerge in the manganese value chain in future, following anticipated growth in demand for manganese ore and its products including ferromanganese. “This is being... 

ASX-listed Sovereign Metals has reported that testwork completed on graphite from its Kasiya rutile/graphite project, in Malawi, has confirmed that the project’s graphite has the key... 

JSE-listed mining and materials group Afrimat has warned that losses in its cement segment and a weaker-than-expected performance from its anthracite segment will mean that its results for the 2025... 

SA Rugby and AfriSam, a leading provider of cement and concrete solutions, have renewed their partnership, which includes sponsorship of the Springboks and an expanded collaboration with South... 

Global association for the sustainable use of coal FutureCoal on February 13 announced Seriti Resources group CEO Mike Teke as chairperson of its newly established Southern Africa chapter. He will... 

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. 

Work is surging ahead on the two bridges over the Mabunyaneng and Khubelu Rivers, part of the Polihali Dam programme of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project Phase II. Driving this progress is the... 

Botswana’s government will develop new industries, dismantle the State power utility to foster private investment and increase concessional borrowing as part of a plan to diversify the... 

Cement group PPC has signed a memorandum of agreement (MoA) with cement equipment and engineering company Sinoma Overseas Development Company for the construction of a new R3-billion low-carbon... 

Amid persistent allegations of corruption and mismanagement at the South African Bureau of Standards (SABS), the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (dtic) has finally announced the... 

India's steel-to-power conglomerate JSW Group will invest 26-billion rupees ($301.2-million) to set up operations at two copper mines, the company said on Monday, foraying into mining non-ferrous... 

Nickel focused exploration company Canada Nickel Company has signed two definitive agreements, enabling it to gain access to 13 000 ha of surface rights prospective for nickel. 

Testwork, engineering, an updated feasibility study and permitting programmes are progressing. 

As Africa’s construction industry embraces greener practices in meeting its infrastructure needs, CHRYSO is on board with a rebranded focus on sustainability. Having merged with GCP Applied... 

Engineered to enhance structural quality and longevity, AfriSam says its high-strength cement is ideal for high-rise buildings, bridges, and infrastructure projects. The product is designed for a... 

Cement group PPC has signed a memorandum of agreement (MoA) with cement equipment and engineering company Sinoma Overseas Development Company for the construction of a new R3-billion low-carbon... 

It is now easier than ever to manage the purchase of construction materials from AfriSam, but the whole customer experience is much deeper than just this moment in the relationship. “We have built... 

On South Africa’s busiest freight corridor, men and a handful of women decked out in blue overalls, hard hats and reflector jackets transform the landscape. As workers dodge cement mixers and... 

Mid-tier mining and materials company Afrimat has announced that Pieter de Wit has concluded his role as integration officer overseeing Afrimat’s acquisition of cement company Lafarge and has been... 

The Los Angeles fire disaster and the many fires we regularly experience in South Africa are a powerful reminder of the need for fire-resistant building materials and methods across the housing and... 

China's coal imports rose 14.4% in 2024 to a record high, official data showed on Monday, as lower international coal prices spurred buyers to substitute imports for domestic supply. Coal imports... 

TSX-listed Fortune Minerals has provided an update on ongoing work on the vertically integrated NICO cobalt/gold/bismuth/copper critical minerals project in Canada, with test work, engineering, an... 

The South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) has denied a series of allegations of longstanding and ongoing corruption and mismanagement. In an open letter sent to Trade, Industry and Competition... 

TITAN Cement International will be one of the largest carbon capture projects in Europe. 

AutoJet Systems are proof that innovation and technology can drive progress in the food industry, ensuring that every bite is safer, tastier, and more consistent than ever before. 

Privately owned construction company GVK-Siya Zama accomplished several significant milestones this year that strengthened its position in the construction industry. One of its primary achievements... 

AfriSam High Strength Cement has become the benchmark in the South African construction industry, providing unmatched strength and durability that cater to both large-scale projects and intricate... 

By Ayanda Holo Amidst the dynamic discourse of the recent BRICS Summit, held against the backdrop of heightened resource competitiveness and energy security concerns, palladium emerged as a topic... 

Water-retaining structures such as water treatment plants and storage reservoirs strength and durability from concrete and admixtures can help enhance the performance of concrete, making it last... 

The South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) has suffered a major ransomware cyber-attack, resulting in critical IT systems going down, Engineering News has learned. This is not the first time the... 

National industry support programme The National Cleaner Production Centre South Africa (NCPC-SA) emphasises that more concerted efforts must be taken to help industries become more... 

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... 

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... 

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...