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ACTOM triples transformer manufacturing capacity with new sites
ACTOM triples transformer manufacturing capacity with new sites
28th January 2026

Following its acquisition of SGB-SMIT Power Matla as part of a business rescue process, electromechanical equipment manufacturer ACTOM has started transformer production and testing activity at a... 


Power Metal, partners progressing Botswana gold project
27th January 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Aim-listed Power Metal Resources, along with its option partner, Tuscan Holding and its in-country operations team, have completed key preparations for the next phase of work at the company’s... 


Saint-Gobain Africa launches new fibre cement manufacturing plant
Saint-Gobain Africa launches new fibre cement manufacturing plant
27th January 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

Sustainable building materials producer and distributor Saint-Gobain Africa has officially launched its new fibre cement manufacturing plant, in Ekurhuleni, Gauteng. The company says the new plant... 


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Sylvania lifts full-year guidance following record SDO performance
27th January 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Aim-listed Sylvania Platinum achieved an “impressive” quarter ended December 31, 2025 – the second quarter of the company’s 2026 financial year, with a new record production figure of 24 642 oz of... 


Diamond on a black background
Japan, US eye synthetic diamond production under $550bn investment plan
27th January 2026 By: Reuters

A plan to build a synthetic diamond plant in the United States is a prime prospect in Japan's $550-billion investment package, as the allies push to expand production of a material vital to chip... 


Beyond the Boom: Why Mining’s Next Advantage Will Be Measured in Insight, Not Output
27th January 2026

By: Charles Mazhindu - Partner at PKF Octagon As Mining Indaba 2026 approaches, the mining sector is at a strategic inflexion point. The next mining boom will not be defined by record-breaking... 


Concor HSE Manager Margaret Dube and Safety Officer Givemore Mupondi conducting a safety file audit, demonstrating the company’s commitment to rigorous compliance and continuous improvement
Concor and its safety champions shine at the MBA awards
27th January 2026

Concor’s safety culture was in the spotlight at the recent Master Builders Association (MBA) North regional safety competition, with the company winning five coveted awards. Margaret Dube, Concor’s... 


Why energy wheeling is a critical enabler in solving South Africa’s power challenges
Why energy wheeling is a critical enabler in solving South Africa’s power challenges
27th January 2026

By: Wayne Cowie - CEO at EXSA, writes that energy wheeling is the missing link in South Africa’s power puzzle As more South African municipalities start to roll out frameworks that support private... 


New security measure to prevent mining theft, mitigate legal liability and ensure emergency preparedness
New security measure to prevent mining theft, mitigate legal liability and ensure emergency preparedness
27th January 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Syndicates are having a significant impact on the productivity and financial wellbeing of South Africa’s mining industry – from cable theft to the pilfering of other resources such as explosives... 


Inside the Golden Acre
R1.2bn project to revamp Cape Town’s Golden Acre gathering steam
26th January 2026 By: Irma Venter

The R1.2-billlion project to redevelop Cape Town’s well-known Golden Acre is gathering steam, with construction work in full swing to convert the 110-m-high, 24-storey office tower, located in the... 


New dashboard confirms strong pipeline of advanced grid-connected projects
New dashboard confirms strong pipeline of advanced grid-connected projects
26th January 2026 By: Terence Creamer

A total of 332 generation and storage projects with a combined nameplate of 31.7 GW have either received budget quotes for grid connection in South Africa or have budget-quote applications pending... 


Operations manager João Canêdo, executive chairperson Alex Black and CEO Andrew Cox
Rio2 achieves first gold pour at Chile’s Fenix gold mine
26th January 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

TSX-listed Rio2 has achieved first gold production at its 100%-owned Fenix gold mine in Chile, marking the project’s transition from construction to operations. The company reported on Monday that... 


Mali takes 51% stake in China-backed local explosives venture
26th January 2026 By: Reuters

Mali has taken a 51% stake in a new industrial‑explosives venture with China’s Auxin Chemical Technology, its Council of Ministers said, tightening state control over critical mining inputs and... 


 Raysonics Industrial CEO Bennie Groenewald
German group DEKRA has sold its South African NDT business to local consortium Raysonics
26th January 2026 By: Rebecca Campbell

The sale, by Germany-based global group DEKRA, of its South African non-destructive testing (NDT) and inspection company DEKRA Industrial RSA, to local consortium Raysonics Investment, has now been... 


Thor Explorations advances Douta gold project with strong prefeasibility results
26th January 2026 By: Darren Parker

TSX-V- and Aim-listed Thor Explorations has announced the results of the prefeasibility study (PFS) for its Douta gold project in Senegal, confirming a robust, long-life project with strong... 


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Scatec awarded PPAs for wind, solar projects in Tunisia
26th January 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Renewable energy solutions provider Scatec has been awarded two separate wind and solar power purchase agreement (PPAs) with Tunisian State utility Société Tunisienne de l’Electricité et du Gaz... 


The area surrounding the Ampasindava ionic clay rare earth project, in Madagascar
Harena completes prefeasibility for Madagascar project
26th January 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

London-listed Harena Rare Earths has completed its prefeasibility study (PFS) for the Ampasindava ionic clay rare earth project, in Madagascar. The company, in a media release, says the PFS... 


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Pan African records strong first half
26th January 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Gold miner Pan African Resources produced 128 296 oz gold for the six months ended December 31, 2025 – the first half of the company’s 2026 financial year. Production was 51% higher than the 84 705... 


Metso’s HRC 8 high pressure grinding roll, available from Pilot Crushtec, is engineered to transform difficult feed into high quality manufactured sand
HRC™ 8 is turning waste into high-value sand
26th January 2026

With demand rising for high quality manufactured sand and pressure mounting to reduce unsaleable materials  and environmental impact, Metso’s HRC™ 8 high pressure grinding roll (HPGR) is proving to... 


Rio Tinto expands solar capacity at Kennecott copper operations
26th January 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Diversified miner Rio Tinto has expanded renewable energy generation at its Kennecott copper operations in Utah with the energisation of a new 25 MW solar plant. The new facility increases... 


Developing Talent with Intent: How Enza Construction Is Building Skills for the Long Term.
Developing Talent with Intent: How Enza Construction Is Building Skills for the Long Term.
23rd January 2026

Enza Construction launched its Graduate Development Programme in 2019, not as a short-term recruitment initiative, but as a deliberate investment in long-term capability. Since then, the programme... 


DRDGOLD'S Ergo solar platform on Gauteg's East Rand.
DRDGOLD concludes renewable energy supply agreement with NOA
23rd January 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Johannesburg Stock Exchange-listed surface gold mining company DRDGOLD has, through its wholly owned Ergo subsidiary, disposed of its 100% interest in Stellar Energy Solutions to NOA Group Assets... 


Skouries is nearing its transition into production.
Eldorado launches dividend as confidence grows in Greece portfolio
23rd January 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Midtier gold producer Eldorado Gold has initiated its first dividend programme, citing its strong financial position and growing confidence in the delivery of its major growth projects in Greece,... 


The Blackwater mine
Northern BC mining projects could generate C$69bn in economic activity – MABC
23rd January 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Twenty-four proposed mining projects in Northern British Columbia, representing an estimated C$69-billion in economic activity, could deliver major economic benefits for the province and Canada,... 


Impofu wind farms transmission line project
Siyavuya Power Projects delivers major energy transition milestone
23rd January 2026

Enabling access to South Africa’s growing renewable-energy generation capacity by addressing its transmission network constraints is a vital step in advancing the country’s energy transition. The... 


a solar plant run and owned by Sustainable Power Solutions
Wholesale market bodes well for energy stability
23rd January 2026 By: Halima Frost

Maturing policy frameworks, improving battery storage solutions economics, private-sector investment and the introduction of the wholesale energy market creates a powerful foundation for long-term... 


A wind Turbine at sunset
Gap between education, industry demands being bridged
23rd January 2026

The wind industry in South Africa will generate up to 35 700 new jobs by 2030, paving the way for new careers in wind, says national skilling initiative Just Energy Transition Skilling for... 


The Hilli Episeyo floating liquefied natural gas project at sea
Floating LNG becoming a credible solution
23rd January 2026

Floating liquefied natural gas (FLNG) is rapidly emerging as a cornerstone of Africa’s gas development strategy, as the continent prepares for a sharp rise in demand and seeks faster, more... 


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The SKA is coming to life as it passes early science tests
23rd January 2026 By: Rebecca Campbell

This month saw the achievement of another milestone for the international Square Kilometre Array (SKA) radio telescope programme, which is being developed by the UK-based SKA Observatory (SKAO) and... 


Major water infrastructure commissioned in North West, Limpopo municipalities
23rd January 2026 By: Natasha Odendaal

Upgraded critical water infrastructure has been commissioned to significantly improve water security for residents of the Rustenburg local municipality, in the North West, and the Thabazimbi local... 


Magazine cover image
The SKA is coming to life as it passes early science tests
23rd January 2026 By: Rebecca Campbell

This month saw the achievement of another milestone for the international Square Kilometre Array (SKA) radio telescope programme, which is being developed by the UK-based SKA Observatory (SKAO) and... 


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Stabroek block development – Hammerhead project, Guyana
23rd January 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

Construction is under way on the fifth and sixth approved projects at the Stabroek block development. 


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Blåfalli Fjellhaugen hydropower project, Norway
23rd January 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

Sunnhordland Kraftlag plans to deliver one of the biggest new hydropower plants built in Norway over the past 20 years. 


Image of nuclear power plant
Choczewo nuclear power plant project, Poland – update
23rd January 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

State-owned Polskie Elektrownie Jądrowe has officially notified the European Commission regarding its investment project. 


Large native copper nugget
Florence Copper in situ copper recovery facility, US – update
23rd January 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

Taseko Mines has completed construction and is advancing into commissioning and early operations. 


Image of Jansen mine shafts
Jansen potash project, Canada – update
23rd January 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

BHP has completed a detailed reassessment of the cost and schedule for Jansen Stage 1. 


Image of Karowe mine
Karowe diamond mine underground project, Botswana – update
23rd January 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

Lucara has applied to the TSX for a financial hardship exemption. 


Image of Keliber mine signpost
Keliber lithium hydroxide project, Finland – update
23rd January 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

The multidisciplinary assessment of start-up and optimisation scenarios at the Keliber project has been completed. 


Location map of the Koné project
Koné gold project, Côte d'Ivoire – update
23rd January 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

Montage Gold is making rapid construction progress. 


Image of earth-moving equipment at the tailings storage facility at the Longonjo project
Longonjo neodymium/praseodymium project, Angola – update
23rd January 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

Main construction is now well under way and on budget. 


Desalination pumpstation – reverse osmosis
Shuqaiq reverse osmosis desalination project, Saudi Arabia – update
23rd January 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

ACCIONA has successfully completed the construction and commissioning of the Shuqaiq 4 desalination plant. 


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Simandou iron-ore project, Guinea – update
23rd January 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

China has received its first shipment of iron-ore from the Simandou mine. 


Image of SA flag and periodic table symbol for platinum, palladium, gold and rhodium
Waterberg project, South Africa – update
23rd January 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

Platinum Group Metals has reiterated that its primary business objective remains to advance the project to a development and construction decision. 


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