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SFA Oxford CEO Henk de Hoop.
Platinum attracting broad spectrum interest, SFA Oxford attendance the highest ever
30th May 2025 By: Martin Creamer

SFA Oxford Platinum Lectures 2025 attracted the broadest spectrum of platinum interest amid the highest attendance ever, with a similar top-notch turnout evident at the London Platinum Week that... 


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From geological data to policy, Africa still has big critical-minerals gaps to close
30th May 2025 By: Martin Zhuwakinyu

As the world shifts towards a low-carbon future in response to unrelenting climate change, demand is surging for minerals essential to this transition, many of which are found in abundance across... 


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From geological data to policy, Africa still has big critical-minerals gaps to close
30th May 2025 By: Martin Zhuwakinyu

As the world shifts towards a low-carbon future in response to unrelenting climate change, demand is surging for minerals essential to this transition, many of which are found in abundance across... 


GE Vernova Grid Solutions commercial director for power transmission in sub-Saharan Africa Eric Amoussouga
GE Vernova leads Africa's energy revolution
29th May 2025 By: Shannon de Ryhove

Energy equipment manufacturing company GE Vernova caught up with Engineering News on the sidelines of Enlit Africa 2025 in Cape Town to discuss the role that GE Vernova plays in the global energy... 


South32 to study steam electrification options at Worsley Alumina
South32 to study steam electrification options at Worsley Alumina
27th May 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed South32 will investigate steam electrification technologies to help decarbonise its Worsley Alumina refinery in Western Australia, supported by a A$4.4-million grant from the Australian... 


Critical Mineral Resources signs JV for Morocco copper and silver project
23rd May 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

London-listed Critical Mineral Resources (CMR) has signed a formal agreement with an unnamed partner to earn into a high-quality copper/silver project, in central Morocco. The company says it has... 


Dino Otranto will assume an expanded role.
Fortescue makes leadership changes, appoints new CEO for growth and energy
22nd May 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

ASX-listed Fortescue has refined its leadership structure, with Dino Otranto assuming an expanded role and Agustin (Gus) Pichot appointed as CEO for growth and energy, effective July 1. Otranto,... 


EV charging station
Colloquium participants discuss future of fleet management amid new technologies
14th May 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Amid technological transformation and evolving business, fleet management is a more complex and, consequently, critical sector to prioritise. This was the topic of discussion at the inaugural... 


Bauma 2025 highlights global shift toward electrification in large-scale construction and mining equipment
Bauma 2025 highlights global shift toward electrification in large-scale construction and mining equipment
14th May 2025

Bauma 2025, the world’s leading annual trade fair in the construction industry, took place in April in Munich, Germany, drawing about 600 000 visitors from more than 200 countries. The event hosted... 


Mark Bristow rang the opening bell at the NYSE on Friday.
Barrick debuts single-letter ticker ‘B’ on NYSE
12th May 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Dual-listed Barrick Mining is officially trading under the single-letter ticker symbol ‘B’ on the New York Stock Exchange. To mark the milestone, Barrick president and CEO Mark Bristow rang the... 


BHP-backed SolGold turns to speedier mine plan to woo investors
BHP-backed SolGold turns to speedier mine plan to woo investors
9th May 2025 By: Bloomberg

SolGold, an Ecuador-focused firm backed by some of the biggest names in mining, is working on options to start production at its flagship project three or four years ahead of previous plans. The... 


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Sponsor announces $250 000 grant
9th May 2025

As the world celebrated Earth Day last month, purpose-built global energy company GE Vernova’s philanthropy arm the GE Vernova Foundation, announced its new $250 000 grant programme focused on... 


A panel of men and woman on a lit stage at last year's Enlit discussing the topics at hand
Organisers hope to drive shift to practicable solutions
9th May 2025 By: Halima Frost

Cape Town-based event and media agency VUKA Group says “business as usual” is no longer an option, commenting on this year’s Enlit Africa 2025 theme of ‘Challenge the Status Quo’. “Industry needs... 


Schneider Electric unveils Industries of the Future Breaker Status and Communication Module (BSCM) Modbus SL/ULP and Altivar Process ATV6100 Medium Voltage (MV) Drive products at AATF 2025
Schneider Electric unveils Industries of the Future Breaker Status and Communication Module (BSCM) Modbus SL/ULP and Altivar Process ATV6100 Medium Voltage (MV) Drive products at AATF 2025
8th May 2025

Schneider Electric , the global leader in energy management and automation, and recognised sustainability leader, has unveiled two new flagship products – the Altivar Process ATV6100 Medium Voltage... 


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Joburg mayor outlines measures to mitigate city’s challenges
8th May 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Executive mayor of the City of Johannesburg Dada Morero has acknowledged that the city is in a “crisis”, with “extreme actions” required to mitigate this. Delivering the State of the City Address... 


Schneider Electric appoints Canninah Dladla as Cluster President for English-Speaking Africa
Schneider Electric appoints Canninah Dladla as Cluster President for English-Speaking Africa
7th May 2025

Schneider Electric , the global leader in energy management and automation, and recognized sustainability leader, has announced the appointment of Canninah Dladla as its new Cluster President for... 


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Window of opportunity
2nd May 2025 By: Terence Creamer

The full implications for South Africa of US President Donald Trump’s untargeted trade and industrial policies are not yet fully known. They are unlikely to be pain-free, however. Besides for the... 


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Manufacturer fortifies partner networks
2nd May 2025

Leading diesel engine manufacturer for trucks and buses Volvo Penta – a division of the automotive manufacturer Volvo Group – is “redefining service excellence” by strengthening its dealer and... 


Libero Copper changes name to Copper Giant Resources
30th April 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

TSX-V-listed Libero Copper and Gold will change its name to Copper Giant Resources, effective at market open on May 1, in a move that underscores the company’s belief in the district-scale... 


a computer generated image of the TotalEnergies’ liquefied natural gas project in Mozambique
US investment in Moz LNG projects pivotal moment – energy chamber
25th April 2025 By: Halima Frost

US president Donald Trump’s re-election represents a pivotal moment for Africa’s fossil fuel industry, energy advocacy group African Energy Chamber (AEC) said earlier this year. The Trump... 


Sandvik lands record BEV order for South32's Hermosa project
24th April 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Swedish engineering group Sandvik has secured its largest-ever order for battery-electric vehicles (BEVs), with ASX- and JSE-listed South32 selecting the company to supply a fleet of underground... 


Solar PV and grid
Newly minted electricity department outlines grid and renewables targets to lawmakers
23rd April 2025 By: Terence Creamer

The newly separated Department of Electricity and Energy (DEE) has outlined its vision and mission to lawmakers, listing among its priorities for the coming five years the procurement of 20 GW of... 


The new X3
BMW SA leads Q1 premium segment with 40.6% share; healthy demand for X3 PHEV
23rd April 2025 By: Irma Venter

BMW Group South Africa (BMW SA) says it has clinched 40.6% market share in the premium car market in the first quarter of the year, according to sales statistics from naamsa | The Automotive... 


 Africa in Focus
Africa in Focus
22nd April 2025

The 3rd annual London Indaba sets the stage for high-stakes conversations on mining, critical minerals and investment in the continent’s future With African critical minerals taking centre stage in... 


Anesu Gwata smiling, green background, white shirt
IPP shares project development insights after 15 yrs in sector
18th April 2025

South Africa’s Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (REIPPPP) and the growth of its commercial and industrial renewable energy space is a good blueprint for the... 


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Expert panel aims to champion African-centric green industry vision
18th April 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

In efforts to help the African continent champion its green industrialisation, the newly formed Green Industrial Development Expert Panel (GIDEP) highlighted during its inaugural meeting last month... 


RES4Africa, E4Impact sign MoU to advance entrepreneurship, capacity-building in Africa’s energy sector
17th April 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Sustainable energy organisation Renewable Energy Solutions for Africa Foundation (RES4Africa) and social change organisation E4Impact Foundation have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to... 


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Expert panel aims to champion African-centric green industry vision
17th April 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

In efforts to help the African continent champion its green industrialisation, the newly formed Green Industrial Development Expert Panel (GIDEP) highlighted during its inaugural meeting last month... 


CASE Construction Equipment at Bauma 2025: Innovation, Electrification, and the Spirit of Rock
CASE Construction Equipment at Bauma 2025: Innovation, Electrification, and the Spirit of Rock
16th April 2025

CASE Construction Equipment made a powerful statement at Bauma 2025, the world’s leading construction equipment trade fair, showcasing its most forward-looking portfolio to date. With new... 


EXIM signals $825m for Ivanhoe Electric’s Arizona copper mine
EXIM signals $825m for Ivanhoe Electric’s Arizona copper mine
16th April 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Copper explorer Ivanhoe Electric has received a preliminary indication of support from the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) for up to $825-million in debt financing to advance its... 


First Quantum exploration team onsite in Zambia
FQM invests A$15.2m in Prospect Resources
15th April 2025 By: Darren Parker

Copper producer First Quantum Minerals (FQM) has announced a strategic investment in Australia-based battery and electrification metals developer Prospect Resources. Prospect’s principal focus is... 


In a Metso-sponsored webinar for WAMPEX, a panel of experts uncover the opportunities that West Africa holds for the mining industry through embracing the ESG imperative.
Embracing ESG is a crucial imperative for mining success in West Africa
14th April 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

In the heart of West Africa's burgeoning mining sector, the integration of environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles has evolved from a mere option to an indispensable cornerstone for... 


Trade war risks copper investments needed to meet future demand
Trade war risks copper investments needed to meet future demand
11th April 2025 By: Bloomberg

The copper industry is turning attention to how the escalating trade war between the world’s biggest economies will affect investments needed to meet future demand for the wiring metal. US... 


CASE Construction Equipment Unveils Groundbreaking Products for the Future of Construction
9th April 2025

At Bauma 2025, the world’s premier construction equipment fair, CASE Construction Equipment is introducing a range of products, designed to meet the evolving needs of today’s job sites. With over... 


US President Donald Trump surrounded by coal miners at the White House.
Trump signs executive order to reinvigorate US coal industry, citing energy security
9th April 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday signed an executive order aimed at reviving the US coal industry, designating coal as a “mineral” and directing federal agencies to prioritise coal mining and... 


Enlit Africa 2025 Spotlights Investment and Finance as Catalysts for Africa’s Energy Future
Enlit Africa 2025 Spotlights Investment and Finance as Catalysts for Africa’s Energy Future
8th April 2025

Enlit Africa, the continent’s premier gathering for the power, energy and water sectors brings a sharp focus on investment and finance to proceedings as pivotal drivers of Africa’s energy... 


PALFINGER: The Next Level of Platforms at bauma 2025
8th April 2025

PALFINGER aerial work platforms provide safe and efficient access to great heights across multiple applications, ranging from window cleaning and building maintenance to traffic light repair and... 


Trump order seeks to tap coal power in quest to dominate AI
Trump order seeks to tap coal power in quest to dominate AI
8th April 2025 By: Bloomberg

President Donald Trump is moving to expand the mining and use of coal inside the US, a bid to power the boom in energy-hungry data centers while seeking to revive a declining US fossil fuel... 


LiuGong redefines sustainable innovation with BEV & T-Series Wheel Loader debut at BAUMA 2025
8th April 2025

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... 


Grayling Image World Premiere at bauma 2025: The New PALFINGER PK 880 TEC Punches Above its Weight
7th April 2025

“When designing the new PK 880 TEC, we focused on creating a solution that truly meets the needs of our customers – especially the operators who rely on our products every day. With its advanced... 


Platinum ingots
Despite cautionary indicators, platinum price will rise within a year, analyst says
4th April 2025 By: Darren Parker

Although the global economic and industrial “dashboard is littered with red and yellow indicators”, Metals Focus platinum group metals (PGMs) research director Wilma Swarts believes there are... 


Plug Power president and CEO Andy Marsh.
Platinum-based PEM technology at heart of everything we do, says Plug Power of US
3rd April 2025 By: Martin Creamer

In a Zoom video interview with Creamer Media’s Engineering News & Mining Weekly, Plug Power President and CEO Andy Marsh on Wednesday pointed out that platinum-based proton exchange membrane (PEM)... 


The White Mesa uranium mill
US produces most uranium since 2018, EIA says
2nd April 2025 By: Reuters

The US produced more uranium concentrate, which is used to fuel nuclear reactors, in the last three months of 2024 than it had in any quarter in the last six years, the US Energy Information... 


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