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Mozal will be placed on care-and-maintenance from mid-March.
Europe trawls for alternative aluminium supply in face of Mozal shutdown
17th December 2025 By: Reuters

A smelter shutdown in Mozambique is set to dent global aluminium supplies next year, analysts say, leaving the plant's core European Union customers searching for alternatives. South32 confirmed... 


How tight supply, AI demand propelled copper towards $12 000
How tight supply, AI demand propelled copper towards $12 000
15th December 2025 By: Reuters

Copper is closing in on the $12 000 a metric ton mark as expectations of soaring demand from data centres that power artificial intelligence and tight supplies collide with shortages outside the... 


The delivery of first ore at the Kiniéro project
Robex on track for first gold at West African project following ore delivery
12th December 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

West African gold producer and developer Robex Resources reports that first ore has been delivered to the mill at its Kiniéro gold project, in Guinea, ahead of first gold production, which is on... 


the mine site.
Stage-1 mine development strengthens Bengwenyama momentum
12th December 2025 By: Devina Haripersad

Work on the southern decline at the Bengwenyama project is being accelerated by platinum group metals (PGM) miner Southern Palladium to reach the shallow Upper Group 2 (UG2) reef. This move aims to... 


An image of pylon construction
Transmission projects target 37 GW capacity by 2030
12th December 2025 By: Nadine Ramdass

Aligned with the 2024 Transmission Development Plan (TDP), State-owned power utility Eskom subsidiary National Transmission Company South Africa (NTCSA) currently has 75 projects – at various... 


Manufacturing production increased by 0.2% y/y in October
11th December 2025 By: Schalk Burger

National statistics agency Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) says manufacturing production increased by 0.2% year-on-year in October, with eight of the ten manufacturing divisions reporting... 


South Africa's expansive Hillside Aluminium in Richards Bay.
US has lost three-quarters of its aluminium smelters, Bank of America reports
11th December 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Bank of America Global Research yesterday reported that the US has lost three-quarters of its aluminium smelters, China has capped its aluminium production, US consumers are now having to pay the... 


Lindian reports that all non-process infrastructure contracts have been awarded at Kangankunde
Lindian reports that all non-process infrastructure contracts have been awarded at Kangankunde
11th December 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

ASX-listed Lindian Resources has advised shareholders that all major non-process infrastructure (NPI) contracts for its Kangankunde rare earths project, in Malawi, have been awarded, with... 


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United Mining Services Group: Value driven solutions to the mining and mineral processing markets
11th December 2025

The United Mining Services Group (UMS Group) provides expertise that allows mining companies to access their most challenging ore bodies and extract minerals safely and efficiently.  


Siyavuya Power Projects CEO Graham Roebuck
Siyavuya Power Projects delivers major energy transition milestone
10th December 2025

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... 


The critical role that stable and clean power plays in ensuring the growth of West Africa’s banking sector
The critical role that stable and clean power plays in ensuring the growth of West Africa’s banking sector
10th December 2025

By: Oluwamuyiwa Akinmejiwa, End User Business Leader, Secure Power Business Unit – Anglophone Africa, Schneider Electric As the largest country in West Africa by population, Nigeria has significant... 


SAPVIA sees ongoing solar market recovery laying basis for industrialisation, but warns against narrow focus on modules
SAPVIA sees ongoing solar market recovery laying basis for industrialisation, but warns against narrow focus on modules
9th December 2025 By: Terence Creamer

The South African Photovoltaic Industry Association (SAPVIA) says demand for solar PV in 2025 continued to recover from the 2024 slowdown, which followed on from the loadshedding-induced surge of... 


 How to Use a Voltage Tester: An Essential Guide for Electrical Safety and Efficiency Fluke Electrical Application Note
How to Use a Voltage Tester: An Essential Guide for Electrical Safety and Efficiency Fluke Electrical Application Note
8th December 2025

Voltage testers are valuable tools for professionals and hobbyists who work with electrical systems. They are used to verify the presence or absence of voltage in electrical circuits, ensuring... 


ACTOM chairperson Andries Mthethwa, Tshwane Mayor Nasiphi Moya and ACTOM CEO Mervyn Naidoo
ACTOM unveils revitalised transformer factory in Pretoria
5th December 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Electromechanical equipment manufacturer ACTOM has unveiled a revitalised transformer production and testing facility in Pretoria. The 40 000 m2 site previously served as a factory for Powertech... 


Copper producer Freeport would pursue M&A only if 'stars and moon' align, CEO says
Copper producer Freeport would pursue M&A only if 'stars and moon' align, CEO says
5th December 2025 By: Reuters

Copper producer Freeport-McMoRan would pursue an acquisition if "the stars and the moon" aligned, but is not counting on deals to grow and is focused on developing existing assets, its CEO said on... 


Silhouette of wind trubines
Ishwati Emoyeni Wind Farm, South Africa – update
5th December 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

The final turbine foundation has been poured. 


Image of hydroelectric dam
Grand Inga hydropower project, Democratic Republic of Congo – update
5th December 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Ivanhoe Mines has successfully completed the ramp-up of Turbine 5 at the Inga II hydropower plant. 


An image of Lebalang Molobele
S Africa must develop workforce for auto transition – association
5th December 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

With the global automotive industry entering a new era of electrification and automation, South Africa’s skills ecosystem will be tested. Consequently, industry association National Association of... 


Three BMG service vehicles parked in front of a mining operation
Diagnostic technology used to prevent failures
5th December 2025 By: Halima Frost

Having the necessary technologies, parts and expertise on hand has enabled industrial equipment supplier BMG to cement its long-standing partnership with a leading platinum group metals mining... 


The critical role of insulation in rotating machine performance in harsh environments
The critical role of insulation in rotating machine performance in harsh environments
5th December 2025

When it comes to electrical rotating machine performance and longevity, one factor is often underestimated but absolutely vital: insulation quality. The insulation system within an electrical... 


Schneider Electric’s pure-air GM AirSeT aligns the energy chain with decarbonisation goals
Schneider Electric’s pure-air GM AirSeT aligns the energy chain with decarbonisation goals
4th December 2025

As South Africa intensifies its move towards cleaner, smarter energy systems, solutions like Schneider Electric’s globally recognised  SF₆-free GM AirSeT pure-air medium voltage (MV) switchgear is... 


Australian union members back strike at Woodside's Pluto LNG 2
4th December 2025 By: Reuters

An overwhelming 99% of Offshore Alliance members have voted to strike at Woodside Energy's Pluto LNG 2 facility, according to results released on the organisation's Facebook page on Thursday.... 


An image of mining training for youth
Minerals Council highlights industry’s significant training efforts, latest earnings potential in sector
3rd December 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Mining companies are investing in training their employees and community members, particularly the youth, contributing more than R5-billion in 2024 to generally lift skill levels and to secure jobs... 


An image showing a circular economy concept
New report outlines benefits for companies from green economy, includes advice for CEOs
2nd December 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The green economy has reached $5-trillion a year and is on track to exceed $7-trillion within the decade, a new report, ‘Already a Multi-Trillion-Dollar Market: A CEO Guide to Growth in the Green... 


US mining groups back Northern Dynasty in challenge to EPA Pebble veto
US mining groups back Northern Dynasty in challenge to EPA Pebble veto
2nd December 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Copper and gold developer Northern Dynasty Minerals says several major US industry organisations have filed amicus briefs in federal court supporting its legal challenge to the US Environmental... 


SAPVIA CEO Dr Rethabile Melamu
SAPVIA urges stakeholders to actively shape incoming SSEG safety standard
2nd December 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The South African Photovoltaic Industry Association (SAPVIA) says the quickest and most effective way to resolve the ongoing debate on safety and compliance for small-scale embedded generation... 


A platinum group metals mine
GDP grows by 0.5% in the third quarter
2nd December 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

South Africa’s GDP increased by 0.5% in the third quarter, following an increase of 0.9% in the second quarter, Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) reports. The trade, catering and accommodation... 


An image from Anthem's wind energy project
Anthem’s Northern Cluster completes casting of all 96 wind turbines
28th November 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Renewable-energy company Anthem’s Northern Cluster reached a key construction milestone this week, with the final turbine foundation being poured at the Ishwati Emoyeni Wind Farm. All 96 turbine... 


Image of The Sandvik UJ443E mobile crushing plant
First fully electric mobile crushing plant for Africa
28th November 2025

Sandvik Rock Processing, through distributor S&R Enterprises, has introduced its first fully electric mobile crushing plant in Africa with the sale of its UJ443E heavy jaw unit. Built on a fully... 


Energy cannot be destroyed; it can only be transferred, and here’s how
Energy cannot be destroyed; it can only be transferred, and here’s how
28th November 2025

By: Nishandra Baijnath - Systems Architect, Digital Automation at Schneider Electric Industry’s very nature sees it producing significant amounts of waste, whether it’s heat from furnaces and... 


An image of bitumen storage tanks
Bitumen import terminal bridges supply gap
28th November 2025 By: Nadine Ramdass

Following the shutdown of local refinery production, independent bulk liquid storage providers FFS Tank Terminals’ recently completed R370-million bitumen import storage facility at Maydon Wharf,... 


MegChem
MegChem, your partner in excellence
28th November 2025

Efficacy fuelled by efficiency, through second-to-none expertise. That is what we believe in at engineering consulting company MegChem, and that is what we deliver, every time and at every level,... 


Gold nuggets
Berg gold project, Canada – update
28th November 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Surge Copper has moved its Berg project into full prefeasibility study design and cost work. 


Image of Prieska underground
Prieska copper/zinc mine, South Africa – update
28th November 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Orion Minerals has said that a wholly owned subsidiary of Glencore is in the final stages of technical and financial due diligence to provide Orion with between $200-million and $250-million in... 


An image of the Vunumoya MTS
Seriti Green hands Vunumoya Main Transmission Station over to Eskom
27th November 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Renewable-energy developer Seriti Green on November 26 officially handed over the Vunumoya Main Transmission Station (MTS) to State-owned power utility Eskom. The infrastructure will now become an... 


Metals One commits $1.8m to Lions Bay Resources for South African gold roasting plant
27th November 2025 By: Darren Parker

Aim- and OTCQB-listed Metals One has announced a strategic investment of up to $1.8-million in South African private company Lions Bay Resources (LBR) through convertible loan notes (CLNs). The... 


A rendering of the upgraded treatment works
Cape Town’s Macassar wastewater treatment works gets R1.3bn upgrade
27th November 2025 By: Irma Venter

The City of Cape Town is rolling out a R1.3-billion upgrade to the Macassar wastewater treatment works (WWTW). The upgrade will more than double the plant’s current treatment capacity, from... 


Zambia President Hakainde Hichilema
Zambian Presidency shuns plan to give State free stake in mines
26th November 2025 By: Bloomberg

Zambia’s Presidency rejected proposed regulations that seek to give the state a minimum 15% stake in mines producing copper and other critical minerals without having to pay for it. A draft... 


Employees celebrating completion of Turbine 5 at Inga II
Ivanhoe completes initial ramp-up of Turbine 5 at Inga II hydropower plant
26th November 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

TSX-listed Ivanhoe Mines has successfully completed the ramp-up of Turbine 5 at the Inga II hydropower plant, with an initial 50 MW of hydropower being provided to the Kamoa-Kakula Copper Complex,... 


Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau
South Africa still in talks with US to cut reciprocal tariffs as it prioritises ‘butterfly strategy’ to raise exports to R3tr
25th November 2025 By: Terence Creamer

The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (dtic) has again confirmed that it is continuing with its negotiations with the US in a bid to reduce the 30% reciprocal tariffs that have been... 


Common battery tester errors and what they mean
Common battery tester errors and what they mean
25th November 2025

Battery testers are among the most valuable tools in any automotive repair shop, whether it’s work at a dealership service department, an independent repair facility, or maintaining a fleet. They... 


AMEU publishes position paper on SSEG; Outa raises questions
21st November 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The rapid growth of the small-scale embedded generation (SSEG) market in South Africa has introduced complexities in safety compliance requirements, leading to potential confusion among... 


Unlocking SA’s wind power requires investor trust in the rules of the game
21st November 2025

By: Beth O’Connor - Deputy Head of Project Development, JUWI Renewable Energies South Africa South Africa’s new Integrated Resource Plan (IRP 2025) and the National Planning Commission’s Energy... 


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