AfriSam’s Rapid Hard Cement is a product that transformed the construction industry with its unique characteristics and unparalleled benefits. Designed for projects requiring high early strength,... 

AI has the potential to considerably impact the energy sector in the coming decade, driving a surge in electricity demand from data centres around the world, the International Energy Agency’s... 

Democratic Alliance (DA) member of Parliament Toby Chance on April 7 visited the premises of the South African Bureau of Standards (SABS), in Pretoria, to create awareness about allegations of... 

Local steel supply shortages and the increased reliance on imports, owing to the, at the time of writing, anticipated shutdown of ArcelorMittal’s long-steel plants, could have a negative impact on... 

Ever since allegations of corruption and mismanagement against State-owned entity the South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) started to surface late last year, the organisation has been under... 

A zinc mine in south-central Sweden. 

Ever since allegations of corruption and mismanagement against State-owned entity the South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) started to surface late last year, the organisation has been under... 

Building and construction materials company Sephaku Cement achieved an after-tax profit of R42.6-million for the financial year ended December 31, 2024, compared with R41.9-million in 2023. Sales... 

Australia's Toubani Resources has successfully navigated the challenging landscape created by Mali's tougher mining code, announcing on Monday an agreement with the State to develop the Kobada... 

The project will replace and increase cement group PPC’s existing capacity. 

As JSE-listed cement producer PPC prepares to start construction on a new R3-billion plant in the Western Cape in the second half of the year, CEO Matias Cardarelli has emphasised how the new plant... 

Privately owned construction company GVK-Siya Zama has appointed Jabu Serithi as the new MD of its Gauteng business. “It’s a privilege and I feel honoured to join such an established leadership... 

Sustainable building materials producer and distributor Saint-Gobain Africa has renewed its commitment to the African continent through a new unifying programme – Make it in Africa to Build Africa... 

Africa is experiencing a significant surge in the development of manufacturing and industrial parks, marking a pivotal shift towards strengthening local industries, creating employment... 

JSE-listed cement producer PPC has signed a 20-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with Yellow Door Energy (YDE) for the supply of renewable electricity, wheeled through the Eskom grid, to four of... 

Government incubation organisation the Technology Innovation Agency (TIA) has selected AB Farms, led by entrepreneur Mogale Maleka, as the winner of the 2025 Global Cleantech Innovation Programme –... 

Diversified miner Mineral Resources (MinRes) has resumed haulage operations on the Onslow Iron dedicated haul road after reaching an agreement with WorkSafe WA on safety controls and risk... 

Former Newmont executive David Copley has been tapped to oversee the mining portfolio for the US National Energy Dominance Council, two sources familiar with the appointment said, making him the... 

The share price of Western Australian miner Mineral Resources (MinRes) fell on Wednesday, after the company reported a crash on its Onslow iron-ore haul road. MinRes said authorities have closed... 

Australian gold miner Ramelius Resources on Monday announced that it would buy developer Spartan Resources in a cash-and-scrip transaction that valued the smaller company at A$2.4-billion. Ramelius... 

South Africa has extensively tested highly convincing home-grown smelting technology that has the potential to re-establish this country as a global ferroalloys hub by enabling it to produce... 

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.