Ministry of Transport-run national railway operator Ethiopian Railway Corporation (ERC) is making notable progress in overhauling the country’s railway transport system. It currently has eight... 

Thelo Group delivers integrated transportation and logistics projects, from concept and de-risking to the delivery, oper- ations and maintenance management of railways, ports and rolling stock. We... 

Exploration and development company Kingsland Minerals has appointed GR Engineering Services (GRES) to lead a scoping study for its Leliyn graphite project in Australia’s Northern Territory. The... 

British Columbia’s mining sector could generate as much as $90-billion in economic activity from 27 projects currently in advanced stages of development, according to a study commissioned by the... 

Euronext-listed gold producer Akobo Minerals’ gold production for March and April amounted to 1 kg at an average grade of about 3 g/t, which is below the company’s expectations, the company said on... 

Industry organisation Consulting Engineers South Africa (Cesa) CEO Chris Campbell has expressed reservations about the proposed creation of an Office of the Engineer-General within the public... 

According to analysis by market research and business strategy consulting firm IntelStor, the application of tariffs, as well as the recent moves to halt or cancel offshore wind projects in the US,... 

The project entails the construction of direct shipping ore operation, with a mine life of 23 years. 

Major South African construction group Concor has announced that it has been selected by the City of Cape Town, following an open tender process, to develop an affordable housing project in the... 

Cape Town’s stock of affordable housing units will be receiving another boost from Concor, following the company being awarded a centrally located land parcel less than a kilometre from the central... 

The University has more than 25,000 positive ratings on international review platforms such as Google Maps, Trustpilot and Indeed, obtaining the highest rating in the educational field: 4.9 out of... 

The governments of Tanzania and Burundi plan to build a railway between the two countries spanning 282 km. 

Africa-focused uranium company GoviEx Uranium has filed a draft environmental- and social-impact assessment with the Zambian Environmental Management Agency for the advancement of the project. 

The project has been officially designated as a “transparency project” under the US Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act permitting framework. 

This week we profile Katherine Persson, MD: assets at SOLA Group, a fully South African vertically integrated renewable-energy infrastructure, generation and storage company 

Aging infrastructure continues to affect water quality in South Africa. To address this, Tecroveer recently completed the refurbishment of the Matwabeng Wastewater Treatment Works (WWTW) in... 

South Africa is set to undergo a significant transformation in its electricity market with the introduction of the South African Wholesale Electricity Market (SAWEM), which aims to establish a... 

Previously valued at about $52-billion in 2023 and $54.5-billion in 2024, the global pressure vessels market size is poised to grow to over $76-billion by 2032, at a compound annual growth rate... 

Mineral exploration and development company New Murchison Gold plans to develop the Crown Prince deposit over a 30-year life-of-mine. 

Canada based gold and silver explorer Ascot Resources has closed the second and final tranche of a private placement to support the advancement of its Premier gold project towards production. 

Operator and majority owner of the Waterberg project Platinum Group Metals has indicated that its near-term focus remains advancing the Waterberg project to a development and construction decision 

The Democratic Alliance on Wednesday laid corruption charges against Minister of Human Settlements Thembi Simelane, and accused President Cyril Ramaphosa of protecting African National Congress... 

Savannah Goldfields has appointed Brad Sampson as CEO as the Australia-listed company advances plans to restart mining and processing operations in Queensland. Sampson, a veteran mining executive... 

Aim-listed exploration and development company URU Metals has announced the completion of a high-resolution airborne geophysical survey over its Zebediela project area, in South Africa, conducted... 

Ivanhoe Mines has secured a significant boost in hydroelectric power for the complex. 

Uranium developer Lotus Resources has bagged another sales agreement with a leading North American utility for offtake from the mine. 

Precious and base metals explorer, developer and producer West Wits Mining has announced the launch of a comprehensive strategic review of the project. 

There is an urgent need for a proactive and resilient approach to infrastructure maintenance in KwaZulu-Natal, especially given the recurring floods that have exposed significant vulnerabilities in... 

Angola's Sonangol is in talks with Chinese and European banks to overcome a $4.8-billion funding shortfall for its planned 200,000 barrel per day Lobito refinery, an executive with the State-owned... 

Primetals Technologies, together with partner Mitsubishi, steel producer voestalpine and mining major Rio Tinto, has signed a cooperation agreement to implement an industrial-scale hydrogen-based... 

UK-based space research and technology enterprise Space Network, which is focused on stimulating the international development of the commercial space sector, has announced the launch of its latest... 

Australian miner Gold Road Resources has outlined the underground potential of the Gruyere gold mine in Western Australia, pointing to a conceptual resource of up to 1.5-million ounces and... 

LiuGong, a global leader in construction equipment and a fast-growing force in the mining sector, took center stage at BAUMA 2025, challenging industry perceptions and showcasing its leadership in... 

The adoption of the Global Industry Standard on Tailings Management (GISTM) is significantly shaping mine closure strategies in West Africa, says mining consultancy SRK Consulting principal... 

The imperative to develop well-rounded engineering professionals who possess the required business management skills for leadership roles has underpinned the approach taken by industry association... 

A commitment to enhancing engineering capabilities by incorporating safety and technology into the development agenda of Kenya’s built environment industry is a key priority for Nairobi-based... 

When providing well-crafted technical services, grasping regulatory and community considerations are crucial, as these increasingly affect the results of the engineering solutions on offer, says... 

This week we profile Victor Masuku, MD of Cummins Southern Africa, a provider of innovative power solutions whose portfolio includes advanced diesel and natural-gas engines, cutting-edge hybrid and... 

Structa Konsult is a consulting eng-ineering company specialising in the evaluation, design and certification of a range of industrial and civil structures.   Established in 2014, Structa Konsult... 

Gold developer Osisko Development is in the advanced stages of completing an optimised feasibility study.  

Lotus Resources has signed two agreements with the Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi to connect the project to the national grid. 

Africa-focused gold developer Toubani Resources has announced an agreement with the Mali government to develop the project.