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UK to help Kazakh exports bypass Russia, seeks critical minerals
20th March 2023 By: Reuters

Britain will help Kazakhstan develop export routes bypassing Russia, British Foreign Minister James Cleverly said on a visit to the Central Asian nation on Saturday, where he also signed a... 


Imports, lack of legislative support curtail sector
10th March 2023 By: Cameron Mackay

The South African mining sector is a challenging sector for valves suppliers to operate in, as the valves used in the sector have become highly price-oriented. Industry body South African Valve and... 


Orion notes continuing progress at Northern Cape projects
9th March 2023 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Exploration and development company Orion Minerals continued to progress its strategy of building a high-quality pipeline of future facing base metals development and exploration assets to supply... 


PRASA to investigate chair after he moved into agency's luxury home
9th March 2023 By: News24Wire

The board of the Passenger Rail Agency of SA has instituted an internal inquiry into its chair Leonard Ramatlakane following a report that he moved his family into a luxury house belonging to the... 


Investec Property Fund announces big internal changes, new additions to its portfolio
2nd March 2023 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Investec Property Fund (IPF) has announced three individual transactions that form part of its growth and diversification strategy, including entering the Australian market and combining some of... 


Air Seychelles reports a strong recovery in operations last year
27th February 2023 By: Rebecca Campbell

Air Seychelles, the State-owned national flag carrier for the Indian Ocean archipelagic nation, released its operational report for 2022 on Monday. The airline described 2022 as having been “filled... 


Kyiv, Ukraine
'Diplomacy and dialogue' the only way to end Russia-Ukraine war, SA government insists
27th February 2023 By: News24Wire

The South African government maintains that diplomacy and dialogue is the only path to resolving the bloody war between Russia and Ukraine. A year after Russian tanks rolled into Ukraine, South... 


Allaying infrastructure obstacles can aid sector
24th February 2023 By: Cameron Mackay

Despite operational and legislative challenges, local law firm Beech Veltman CEO Warren Beech stresses that South Africa is in an ideal position to capitalise on and benefit from the increasing... 


UK-based air charter & leasing group expands its Africa operation as air cargo demand rises
22nd February 2023 By: Rebecca Campbell

Specialist UK-based air charter and aircraft leasing company Chapman Freeborn, founded in 1973, has announced that it has tripled the size of its Africa team, which is located close to South... 


Maritime Chamber wants to contribute more to South Africa's economic recovery
8th February 2023 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Industry organisation the Maritime Business Chamber has written an open letter to President Cyril Ramaphosa seeking to advise government on how the maritime sector can contribute to the country’s... 


Exploration Strategy hints at future amendments to MPRDA, Webber Wentzel informs
8th February 2023 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

South Africa’s Exploration Strategy, published in April 2022, contains a number of praiseworthy suggestions to ensure the country increases its share of global spending on minerals exploration.... 


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South Africa’s Exploration Strategy hints at future amendments to the Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act
8th February 2023

By Giada Masina, Partner at Webber Wentzel The Exploration Strategy published last year contains some useful proposals to bolster mineral exploration, but also some proposals on security of tenure... 


Air Cargo Africa to be held for the first time since 2019
8th February 2023 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The organisers of premier exhibition and conference Air Cargo Africa, Messe Muenchen India, have announced the event will be hosted at Emperors Palace, in Kempton Park, from February 21 to 23,... 


CBE announces efforts to stop non-registered people from leading infrastructure projects
8th February 2023 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Built environment regulator the Council for the Built Environment (CBE) has warned that it is illegal for a non-registered person to administer and lead infrastructure projects in South Africa, and... 


Digital transformation and ecommerce logistics in the spotlight at air cargo Africa 2023
8th February 2023

The air cargo and logistics industry stakeholders will review the impact of the pandemic on air cargo in Africa and debate the future of digital technologies on the sector when air cargo Africa... 


V&A Waterfront ready to welcome return of iconic Ocean Race to Cape Town
8th February 2023

The prestigious Ocean Race makes its way to the V&A Waterfront to generate awareness around the vital ocean economy as well as the importance in sustainably protecting our marine ecosystems. The... 


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South Africa’s century-old Rand Refinery runs at 75% as mines dim
3rd February 2023 By: Bloomberg

South Africa’s largest gold refiner is operating below capacity as output from local mines dwindles and supplies from elsewhere on the continent are scooped up by unaccredited rivals. The 102... 


Success in the third generation
1st February 2023

Endress+Hauser looks back on seven eventful decades It was an unlikely pair that came together in 1953 to create a company: on one side, the Swiss engineer Georg H Endress, just 29, and on the... 


ABET is more than just a numbers game
1st February 2023

By Lourens Jacobus There is a lack of trust, respect and collaboration between stakeholders in the mining industry. This is evidenced by regular labour and community unrest and dissatisfaction due... 


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Uncertainty can hinder investment potential – law firm
27th January 2023 By: Sabrina Jardim

The theme of this year’s Investing in African Mining Indaba – Unlocking African Mining Investment – is quite relevant, as uncertainty in the South African mining industry can create reluctance... 


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Struggle for equal rights for women not over – Ramaphosa says at Ginwala memorial
24th January 2023 By: Thabi Shomolekae

In bidding farewell to the late founding Speaker of South Africa’s democratic Parliament Dr Frene Ginwala, President Cyril Ramaphosa encouraged citizens to recognise that the struggle for equal... 


An Airbus A320-232 of Avion Express
Aviation group urges African airlines to consider the option of ‘wet-leasing’ aircraft
24th January 2023 By: Rebecca Campbell

Major international aviation wet-leasing and charter services company Avion Express has highlighted the potential benefits to African airlines, recovering from the Covid-19 pandemic, of employing... 


Association hopes industry becomes profitable again
20th January 2023 By: Cameron Mackay

The Exhibition and Event Association of Southern Africa (EXSA) hopes that profits increase this year for the local business conferences and exhibitions industry, but EXSA GM Lee-Ann Alder... 


AFC closes €150m ten-year loan facility with DEG, Proparco
19th January 2023 By: Donna Slater

Infrastructure solutions provider Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) has successfully closed a €150-million ten-year loan facility with European development finance institutions Deutsche... 


The global cargo community is all set to converge at air cargo Africa 2023
12th January 2023

The continent of Africa offers limitless opportunities for trade and commerce due to rapid economic growth, rising middle class population, and expanding domestic demand. Against this backdrop,... 


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More mines being recommissioned
9th December 2022 By: Sabrina Jardim

Many South African mines have, in recent years,  been placed under care and maintenance, owing to various factors, including an increase in production costs, Covid-19 lockdown restrictions and... 


CCSA CEO Bryan Perrie
South African cement industry to approach Itac for general tariff protection
6th December 2022 By: Terence Creamer

Cement and Concrete South Africa (CCSA) is preparing an application for generalised tariff protection on imported cement, arguing that antidumping duties against exporters from specific countries... 


A coal-fired power station
Energy giants lose bid to win compensation for forced coal plant closures
1st December 2022 By: Bloomberg

Uniper and RWE lost a bid to get compensation from the Netherlands government over the forced early closing of their coal plants in the country. A Dutch court ruled Wednesday that the energy giants... 


Thabo Masombuka
Opinion: Construction disruptions hampering skills development
18th November 2022

In this article, Construction Education and Training Authority chairperson Thabo Masombuka writes that the impact of construction disruptions is costly for skills development in the sector. 


South Africa’s lack of urgency in introducing cadastre system decried
11th November 2022 By: Nadine James

Orion Minerals CEO Errol Smart offered the familiar refrain of South Africa’s mining industry needing a functional and accurate cadastre. “We cannot manage our minerals with a GIS system,” he said... 


NUM to celebrate 40 years
9th November 2022 By: Donna Slater

The National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) will celebrate its fortieth anniversary at the old Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane, Limpopo, on December 4. Established in 1982 in Klerksdorp (now... 


More governments are turning against the rush to mine the deep sea
More governments are turning against the rush to mine the deep sea
9th November 2022 By: Bloomberg

As world leaders gather at the United Nations climate summit in Egypt this week, another international meeting is underway in Jamaica to decide the fate of the planet’s oceans. The UN-affiliated... 


DMRE's general lethargy still hindering exploration activity
28th October 2022 By: Nadine James

Orion Minerals CEO Errol Smart offered the familiar refrain of South Africa’s mining industry needing a functional and accurate cadastre. “We cannot manage our minerals with a GIS system,” he said... 


Lynas farewells tough quarter
27th October 2022 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Rare earths miner Lynas faced a tough quarter in the three months to September, with production and revenue falling compared with the June quarter. Total rare earth oxide production for the... 


IATA airline safety conference focusing on safety leadership and safety audits
25th October 2022 By: Rebecca Campbell

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) – the global representative body for the airline industry – opened its 2022 Safety Conference on Tuesday. The conference is being held in Dubai in... 


Winners of the South African Freight Awards Announced
25th October 2022

Over 40 deserving people were recognised and celebrated at the inaugural South African Freight Awards, which took place on 15 October 2022 at The Maslow Hotel in Sandton, Johannesburg. The Awards... 


Motors ready for the paint booth.
More local focus as Zest WEG launches new motor assembly line
13th October 2022

A new assembly line for its low voltage (LV) premium efficiency WEG IE3 electric motors is yet another advance by Zest WEG in sustainability and local economic impact. Zest WEG CEO Eduardo... 


The 50th CESA AON Engineering Excellence Awards honoured engineers and engineering companies on their excellence in projects across the country
Fiftieth CESA Aon Engineering Excellence Awards winners announced
30th September 2022 By: Zandile Mavuso

On September 28, Consulting Engineers South Africa (CESA) in partnership with multinational financial services firm Aon South Africa returned to an in-person awards ceremony for the first time... 


DACHSER South Africa MD Detlev Duve
DACHSER SA facilitating logistics for complex mining requirements
9th September 2022 By: Simone Liedtke

Considering that the needs of mining companies are complex and unique, with operations often needing transportation to remote locations as well as the effective management of multi-modal projects,... 


IDC provides funding for Orion Minerals' Okiep project
7th September 2022 By: Esmarie Iannucci

The Industrial Development Corporation of South Africa (IDC) has struck a deal with copper developer Orion Minerals to fund 43.75% of the pre-development costs and facilitate black economic... 


ExecuJet South Africa’s new Bombardier Global Express
South African air charter company receives new long-range business jet and safety award
6th September 2022 By: Rebecca Campbell

Aircraft charter and aviation services company ExecuJet South Africa, part of the Luxembourg-based Luxaviation group, announced on Tuesday that it had received the latest addition to its charter... 


Multotec South African operations CEO Rikus Immink
Multotec technology assists in achieving ESG goals
6th September 2022 By: Simone Liedtke

South Africa-based minerals processing equipment specialist Multotec will have a strong presence at this year’s Electra Mining Africa (EMA) exhibition, and will have its in-house experts on hand to... 


Image of Okiep copper project
Okiep copper project, South Africa – update
2nd September 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

Orion Minerals has been granted a mining right for the Flat Mines area of its Okiep project. 


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