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Critical Metals’ immediate goal is to get funding for further drilling at Molulu
31st March 2025 By: Darren Parker

Investment company Critical Metals has said its immediate priority is to secure the necessary funding to restart diamond drilling and exploration activities at its 70%-owned Molulu copper project,... 


Inspired Evolution announces final close of Evolution III Fund at $238m
31st March 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Pan-African private equity firm Inspired Evolution has announced the final close of its Evolution III Fund, securing total commitments of $238-million. The company says this milestone marks the... 


Enlit Africa 2025 to Challenge the Status Quo and Redefine Africa’s Power Sector
31st March 2025

Enlit Africa, the continent’s foremost gathering for the power, energy and water sectors, is to Cape Town from 20-22 May 2025, under the bold theme Challenge the Status Quo. Convening industry... 


Enlit Africa 2025 to Challenge the Status Quo and Redefine Africa’s Power Sector
Enlit Africa 2025 to Challenge the Status Quo and Redefine Africa’s Power Sector
28th March 2025

Enlit Africa, the continent’s foremost gathering for the power, energy and water sectors, is to Cape Town from 20-22 May 2025, under the bold theme Challenge the Status Quo. Convening industry... 


Super Copper targets growth as copper prices rise
Super Copper targets growth as copper prices rise
28th March 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Developer Super Copper is continuing to advance its flagship Chilean project as copper prices surpass $5.20/lb, reinforcing the metal’s critical role in the global energy transition. The... 


Anglo American Platinum marketing and market development executive Hilton Ingram.
Co-products providing resilience against PGM price volatility, Anglo Platinum reports
26th March 2025 By: Martin Creamer

The product basket of Anglo American Platinum contains eight more products then the five platinum group metals (PGMs) with which it is overwhelmingly associated. Moreover, growing co-product... 


PALFINGER premieres new middle-seat truck-mounted forklift at bauma 2025
26th March 2025

Whether in transportation and logistics, building material applications or the construction industry – truck-mounted forklifts are the most efficient way to get goods and products delivered to... 


Takealot and Aeversa pioneer solar-powered electric fleet operations in SA
Takealot and Aeversa pioneer solar-powered electric fleet operations in SA
25th March 2025

Takealot’s integration of solar energy and battery storage marks a progression towards cost-efficient, “powered by sunshine” logistics systems. Online retail giant Takealot, in collaboration with... 


KWG welcomes federal leaders’ focus on Ring of Fire development
KWG welcomes federal leaders’ focus on Ring of Fire development
25th March 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

CSE-listed KWG Resources, operating as The Canadian Chrome Company, has welcomed the recent attention that Prime Minister Mark Carney and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre have placed on the... 


Balancing Energy Demands and Sustainability: South Africa’s Hydrogen Revolution
Balancing Energy Demands and Sustainability: South Africa’s Hydrogen Revolution
25th March 2025

By: Dr Darija Susac - 2nd Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Conference Committee Member and Acting Director of HySA Catalysis Centre of Competence (Virtual Showroom) Economic growth and socioeconomic... 


Schneider Electric and Humana People to People formalise intent to collaborate on energy access and socio-economic development
Schneider Electric and Humana People to People formalise intent to collaborate on energy access and socio-economic development
24th March 2025

Schneider Electric, a global leader in energy management and automation, and Humana People to People,a network of 29 national NGOs working for the sustainable development of vulnerable communities... 


Copper’s uber-bull predicts new record on most-profitable-ever trade
Copper’s uber-bull predicts new record on most-profitable-ever trade
24th March 2025 By: Reuters

One of the highest-profile copper bulls is back predicting new price records, as Donald Trump’s threat of tariffs drains global stocks and creates what he sees as unprecedented opportunities for... 


HudBay sees Saudi, UAE and Japanese interest in US copper stake
HudBay sees Saudi, UAE and Japanese interest in US copper stake
21st March 2025 By: Bloomberg

HudBay Minerals’ top executive says he’s speaking with investors in the Middle East and Japan who are interested in bidding for a stake in the company’s proposed US copper project. The company... 


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Eskom’s four seasons
21st March 2025 By: Terence Creamer

Listening recently to a live rendition of Antonio Vivaldi’s Four Seasons as South Africa descended into yet another unwelcome bout of loadshedding, it did not require much imagination to compare... 


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Trailing cable repair solutions boost product lifespan
18th March 2025

A cable repair service that offers turnkey solutions for various cable repair needs, includes phase insulation and sheath repairs, complete resplicing, end plug fitment and machine installation.... 


Iamgold's Côté receives C$1.48m from govt for green transition
Iamgold's Côté receives C$1.48m from govt for green transition
14th March 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

The Côté gold mine in Sudbury, owned by precious metals miner Iamgold, is set to receive a boost toward reducing its environmental footprint, thanks to a C$1.48-million investment from the federal... 


INDUSTRY ALIGNMENT
The expansion of MacLean battery electric fleets aligns with the industry’s push toward decarbonisation
Automation advances EV safety, efficiency
14th March 2025 By: Simone Liedtke

As the mining industry shifts towards reducing equipment operator exposure to high-risk environments, mining companies are increasingly looking for technologies that enhance both safety and... 


 Balancing Energy Demands and Sustainability: South Africa’s Hydrogen Revolution
Balancing Energy Demands and Sustainability: South Africa’s Hydrogen Revolution
13th March 2025

(Virtual Showroom ) By: Dr Darija Susac, 2nd Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Conference Committee Member and Acting Director of HySA Catalysis Centre of Competence Economic growth and socioeconomic... 


Goldman Sachs anticipates surge in US copper net imports
Goldman Sachs anticipates surge in US copper net imports
12th March 2025 By: Bloomberg

US net copper imports could rise by 50% to 100% in the coming months due to higher US prices before the Trump administration's planned tariffs, Goldman Sachs said in a note on Tuesday. The May... 


Africa Energy Indaba 2025 concludes with resounding success, driving Africa's Energy future forward
Africa Energy Indaba 2025 concludes with resounding success, driving Africa's Energy future forward
11th March 2025

The 17th annual Africa Energy Indaba has successfully concluded, marking a transformative moment for Africa’s energy sector. Hosted at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) from 4–6... 


BMW SA reintroduces third shift, reports growing local interest in PHEV model
7th March 2025 By: Irma Venter

BMW Group South Africa (BMW SA) says the new BMW X3 has “strongly resonated” with local customers since its introduction in October last year, with all available stock sold, or on order. The X3 is... 


Volvo Car SA conducting ‘strategic review’ of its dealer network
7th March 2025 By: Irma Venter

Volvo Car South Africa (VCSA) says it is conducting a strategic review of its dealer network. “As the licensor of the Volvo brand, VCSA has been actively consulting with its independent licensed... 


Gauteng’s role in battery metals & green energy minerals
Gauteng’s role in battery metals & green energy minerals
6th March 2025

The global transition to green energy is fundamentally reshaping the mining and metals sector. As economies strive to reduce carbon emissions and embrace renewable energy, demand for critical... 


Implats CEO Nico Muller
China probably leading global hydrogen fuel cell advance, cash-flush Implats reports
27th February 2025 By: Martin Creamer

China is probably leading the global hydrogen fuel cell advance, journalists heard at Thursday’s media briefing that followed the “commendable” half-year performance of the Johannesburg Stock... 


Rio Tinto trials renewable diesel in Pilbara operations
27th February 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Mining giant Rio Tinto has successfully completed its first renewable diesel trial across its Pilbara iron-ore operations, marking a milestone in its efforts to cut emissions and integrate... 


PALFINGER’s innovation, growth to be on display at Bauma 2025
26th February 2025 By: Shannon de Ryhove

Global leader in lifting solutions PALFINGER continues to expand its presence worldwide, with a strong focus on digitalisation, service excellence and market-specific product development. As a... 


President Donald Trump
Trump orders new tariff probe into US copper imports
26th February 2025 By: Reuters

President Donald Trump opened yet another front on Tuesday in his assault on global trade norms, ordering a probe into potential new tariffs on copper imports to rebuild US production of a metal... 


Teck CEO Jonathan Price
Teck CEO downplays potential impact of proposed US tariffs
21st February 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Canadian copper and zinc miner Teck Resources CEO Jonathan Price has moved to assure investors that the company remains well positioned, despite potential trade tariffs that may be imposed by the... 


Volvo Car SA conducting ‘strategic review’ of its dealer network
Volvo Car SA conducting ‘strategic review’ of its dealer network
20th February 2025 By: Irma Venter

Volvo Car South Africa (VCSA) says it is conducting a strategic review of its dealer network. “As the licensor of the Volvo brand, VCSA has been actively consulting with its independent licensed... 


Construction activity
Additional R46.7bn funding announced for infrastructure projects
20th February 2025 By: Darren Parker

The 2025 Budget documents show that Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana planned to add an extra R46.7-billion in funding for infrastructure projects over the next three years. In his undelivered... 


Eskom, Natjoints collaborate to combat violent crimes against Eskom employees
19th February 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Power utility Eskom says it is working closely with the National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure (Natjoints) Energy Safety & Security Priority Committee to address the rising wave of... 


Master Drilling executive director Koos Jordaan
New diamond-enabled cutting technology partnership announced
18th February 2025 By: Shannon de Ryhove

World leader in the design, development and production of synthetic diamond advanced material solutions Element Six, part of the De Beers Group, and global leader in drilling technology solutions... 


Solar PV panels
Low-emission energy sources set to cater for burgeoning electricity demand up to 2027
14th February 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The International Energy Agency (IEA) anticipates global electricity consumption will increase at the fastest pace in years over 2025 to 2027, fuelled by growing industrial production, rising use... 


Beyond the grid: How solar can help transform Africa
Beyond the grid: How solar can help transform Africa
14th February 2025

The African continent is in a global energy transformation, navigating both significant challenges and immense opportunities for progress. With increasing energy demand, the push for sustainability... 


Cover image of Creamer Media's Decarbonisation in Mining 2024/25: Mining in a low carbon future report
Decarbonisation in Mining 2024/25: Mining in a low carbon future
14th February 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Creamer Media's 'Decarbonisation in Mining 2024/25: Mining in a low carbon future' report explores how mining companies are working to reduce their environmental footprint through renewable energy,... 


Image of X3 production at the Rosslyn plant
BMW SA reintroduces third shift, says there is growing local interest in PHEV model
13th February 2025 By: Irma Venter

BMW Group South Africa (BMW SA) says the new BMW X3 has “strongly resonated” with local customers since its introduction in October last year, with all available stock sold, or on order. The X3 is... 


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Shell sees AI revolutionising energy system in new outlook
12th February 2025 By: Bloomberg

AI could lead to significant energy demand growth as the technology is implemented across industries, an acceleration that could also help to halve the system’s carbon intensity by 2050, according... 


US Energy Secretary Chris Wright
US should stop closure of coal-fired power plants, Wright says
12th February 2025 By: Bloomberg

The US should stop the closure of coal-fired power plants, Energy Secretary Chris Wright said, adding the fuel source would be essential to the nation’s power system for decades to come. “We are... 


Nornickel reports 37% drop in 2024 net profit
Nornickel reports 37% drop in 2024 net profit
11th February 2025 By: Reuters

Russia's Nornickel, a major world producer of refined nickel and palladium, said its 2024 net profit fell 37% to $1.8-billion as Western sanctions and low metals prices squeezed earnings.... 


UAE group, GoMetro partner on EV fleet
7th February 2025 By: Irma Venter

Admiral Mobility UAE and South African mobility management platform provider GoMetro have formed a joint venture (JV) to help commercial fleet operators transition to electric fleets in the United... 


ABB advances R&D on eMine FastCharge solution
30th January 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

With an emphasis on continuous research and development, global technology company ABB is piloting new developments for its high-power stationary fast-charging solution, the eMine FastCharge – a... 


Schneider Electric named The World’s Most Sustainable Corporation for a second time
Schneider Electric named The World’s Most Sustainable Corporation for a second time
24th January 2025

Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has been named the World’s Most Sustainable Corporation 2025 by Corporate Knightsand is the only... 


Picup to start rolling out electric vehicles this year
24th January 2025 By: Irma Venter

Picup Technologies has started providing electric mobility solutions to its driver network, all of whom are independent contractors, for deliveries within a five-kilometre radius in selected urban... 


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