China’s abundance of coal is likely to forestall power outages and suppress prices, even as the country heads into what’s typically a peak season for consumption. Record supply, from domestic... 

Original-equipment manufacturer Dynapac recently launched a new soil compaction machine in South Africa to coincide with the company’s 90-year anniversary. Darren Parker tells us more. 

Potash development company Kore Potash, which owns 97% of the Kola and DX projects in Congo-Brazzaville, has signed a final engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract with PowerChina... 

Nasdaq- and TSX-V-listed Electra Battery Materials has secured a ten-year exploration permit for its Idaho copper and cobalt properties, including its Iron Creek project, in the Idaho Cobalt Belt,... 

South Africa’s construction and infrastructure development sector eagerly awaits amendments to Treasury Regulation 16, aimed at streamlining and supporting public-private partnerships (PPPs), which... 

The country must have a frank discussion about the 30% local procurement rule, which has been abused by the so-called construction mafia, says Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean... 

Glass fiber reinforced polymer (GFRP) products supplier and manufacturer GFRP Tech has launched the first manufacturing facility of its kind in South Africa, in Linbro Park, Gauteng, for the... 

TSX-V-listed Koryx Copper has appointed Heye Daun president and CEO effective immediately. Daun will also retain his position as chairperson.  

TSX-V-listed Osisko Meals has announced the expansion of its leadership team and a C$100-million bought deal financing as part of its strategy to become a leading critical minerals company. John... 

Choosing safety over savings pays off in the long run Financial pressures in South Africa and across Africa have led to a surge in demand for cheaper products, creating a lucrative market for... 

Two more battery storage projects selected as preferred bids under South Africa’s first public procurement bid window (BW1) for the technology have achieved commercial close. The projects have a... 

JSE-listed cement and construction materials company PPC has started working on the second phase of its turnaround strategy, with the benefits of its first phase evident in its results for the six... 

Afrirent Holdings has secured the winning bid to develop a prime site located next to the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC). The right to construct a mixed-use development, valued... 

The first phase of the drinking water project for Hammanskraal has been completed, with the first of four modules of the Klipdrift potable water package plant set to increase availability of... 

ASX-listed Ionic Rare Earths has delivered a compelling feasibility study on a commercial rare earth oxide (REO) manufacturing facility in Belfast, in the UK. Ionic is already producing a... 

Progress is being made on the maintenance and repair of the Lesotho Highlands water tunnel, which was shut down more than a month ago to undertake the critical work that will ensure longevity of... 

Market research firm BMI, a Fitch Solutions company, has maintained its 2025 iron-ore price forecast at an average of $100/t, expecting continued downward pressure owing to weak demand stemming... 

Australian rare earths developer Hastings Technology Metals announced on Monday that Andrew Forrest’s Wyloo Metals had withdrawn its default notice and reaffirmed its support for both Hastings and... 

ASX-listed Bannerman Energy has appointed Bruce McFadzean as a nonexecutive director, effective November 18. McFadzean is a mining engineer with over 40 years of mining and process experience... 

The upgrade of South Africa’s rating by S&P Global to a positive ratings outlook is largely positive for the country, but employment figures from Gauteng are a source of concern, business... 

Zambia’s ongoing energy crisis presents a significant challenge to economic stability, impacting the productivity and viability of key sectors, including manufacturing, mining, agriculture, and... 

Industry organisation the South African Photovoltaic Industry Association (SAPVIA) has made a presentation to Parliament's Portfolio Committee on Electricity and Energy in which it called for solar... 

Advanced wireless diagnostic tools for large mining, construction, and earthmoving equipment are being used to enhance safety and operational efficiency. Proximity detection systems and safety... 

Out of the 206 infrastructure projects overseen by the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI) this financial year, 164 projects are experiencing delays, says Public Works and... 

The Umbogintwini River Bridge, on the N2 in KwaZulu-Natal, is part of the R50-billion upgrade programme of the N2 and N3 freeways in the province, and advanced engineering technology will in future... 

An updated addition to the PowerROC range of surface drill rigs offers increased fuel efficiency and faster operations, says Epiroc surface division senior product manager Masanori Kogushi.   The... 

Amidst global and local steel oversupply, nations such as the USA, as well as those in South America and Europe, have implemented protective measures, including increased import tariffs, to shield... 

Andrew Forrest’s Wyloo Metals has requested that the board of rare earths developer Hastings Technology Metals explain how it intends to repay its debt to the company and to clarify its position... 

Feasibility studies are on track for the end of the year. 

Significant progress is being made on the project. 

Lotus Resources is fully funded to restart production. 

Construction of the Moab Khotsong solar PV will start before the end of 2024. 

Harmony Gold Mining Company is in the final stages of the feasibility study update for the project. 

Osisko Development is facing potential legal challenges over the project. 

Liontown Resources has scaled back its production plans for the flagship Kathleen Valley lithium project. 

The revised feasibility study continues to progress. 

Construction has been completed on the concreting of the dome of the outer containment of the reactor building of Unit 1. 

The US Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory will create a direct path from bench-scale materials and process innovations to pilot-scale integration and production. 

Barrick Gold plans to unlock the potential to transform the Lumwana mine into a long-life, high-yielding, top-25 copper producer and a Tier 1 copper mine. 

bp and Iberdrola plan to build a 25 MW green hydrogen project at bp’s Castellón refinery. 

Hewatele plans to build a manufacturing plant, which will address the rising demand for medical-grade liquid oxygen in healthcare facilities across Kenya.  

Regis Resources is taking legal action against the Australian government over a decision in August 2024 that effectively halted the project.