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Jan Nelson
Nelson resigns from Copper 360 board
10th September 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Northern Cape-focused copper miner Copper 360 has informed its shareholders that Jan Nelson has resigned from the company's board of directors with effect from September 9. Chairperson Rupert Smith... 


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Nersa apologises for R54bn tariff error
10th September 2025 By: Bloomberg

South Africa’s energy regulator apologised for a R54-billion error in calculating electricity tariffs, a mistake that will be passed on to consumers. The National Energy Regulator of South Africa,... 


Sensor Networks, ThermoVault partner on smart geyser solutions
10th September 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Smart energy technologies company Sensor Networks and demand-side management specialist company ThermoVault have formed a partnership to enable real-time, remote control of smart geysers that will... 


Unlocking CPG growth with strategic, digital transformation
Unlocking CPG growth with strategic, digital transformation
10th September 2025

By: Allaster Sibanda - Digital Transformation Consultant, Industrial Software at Schneider Electric  There is a race to capture the most value from digital and AI.  And whilst many industries are... 


Pan African FD Marileen Kok and Pan African CEO Cobus Loots.
Year of records for booming Pan African as eyes turn to promising Soweto gold project
10th September 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Financial year 2025 has been a year of records for South African gold mining company Pan African Resources, which on Wednesday reported record profits, record headline earnings, record proposed... 


ILC moves to acquire Namibia’s Karibib project in C$975 000 option deal
10th September 2025 By: Darren Parker

Canadian mineral exploration and development company International Lithium Corp (ILC) has obtained an option to buy all shares of Lepidico Mauritius, a holding company for lithium and specialty... 


Eskom acting group executive for Distribution Agnes Mlambo
Eskom introduces first 20 EVs to its fleet
10th September 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Power utility Eskom has launched the first 20 electric vehicles (EVs) to its fleet of vehicles, which it says is a major milestone in the company’s journey toward sustainable transport and a... 


Resources Watch
Resources Watch
10th September 2025

This week: Africa must unite or lose leverage in global resource power play, warns BloombergNEF and, Zimile unveils new brand identity, establishing innovation and energy business units 


CCBA unveils new high-speed, automated bottling line in Midrand
CCBA unveils new high-speed, automated bottling line in Midrand
10th September 2025

Beverage manufacturers Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) in July unveiled a new high-speed automated bottling line at its plant in Midrand, which is producing the group’s Powerade and Bonaqua... 


BHP, led by CEO Mike Henry, has 'moved on'.
BHP seen as unlikely to pounce on Anglo or Teck as it eyes organic growth
10th September 2025 By: Reuters

Top global miner BHP's focus on expanding its own copper assets while it undergoes leadership change means it is unlikely to gatecrash the planned $53-billion tie-up of Anglo American and Teck... 


Kwikot Joins Global Business Leaders in Driving a Just Energy Transition
10th September 2025

South Africa has officially handed over its Business 20 (B20) Task Force recommendations to the G20, marking a historic milestone in the first-ever Africa-led G20 Presidency. Among the businesses... 


Public finance, procurement fraud, SMME development, sustainability, and whistle-blowers among topics on Indaba agenda
Public finance, procurement fraud, SMME development, sustainability, and whistle-blowers among topics on Indaba agenda
10th September 2025

More than 2 000 public and private sector procurement specialists will convene in Johannesburg next week for the 19th annual Smart Procurement World Indaba, the country’s leading event for the... 


Teraco releases fourth annual Sustainability Report
10th September 2025

Sustainability isn’t just a commitment at Teraco — it is woven into the fabric of everything we do. As demand for digital infrastructure continues to grow, our role as a responsible data centre... 


Shared Pilbara infrastructure could save Australia $30bn – report
Shared Pilbara infrastructure could save Australia $30bn – report
10th September 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Australia could save more than $30-billion over the next 25 years if the Pilbara adopts a coordinated approach to electricity transmission and generation infrastructure, according to a new report... 


dmg events expands in Africa with two new shows in Lagos: West Africa Infrastructure Expo and HVACR Nigeria
10th September 2025

dmg events, a leading international organizer of business-to-business exhibitions, is expanding its footprint in Africa with the launch of West Africa Infrastructure Expo and HVACR Nigeria, set to... 


Coal subsidies, policy instability threaten Asia's energy transition
Coal subsidies, policy instability threaten Asia's energy transition
10th September 2025 By: Reuters

Asia's clean energy push will stall unless governments curb fossil fuel subsidies, offer stable policy direction and invest in upgrading grids, industry executives said on Wednesday. The... 


Wyoming coal mine expansion approved
10th September 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The US Department of the Interior said on Tuesday it had approved a mining plan change for the Black Butte coal mine in Wyoming, paving the way for an additional 9.2-million tons of coal to be... 


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Big few months ahead in countdown to South African Wholesale Electricity Market
9th September 2025 By: Terence Creamer

The National Transmission Company South Africa (NTCSA) has provided a detailed breakdown of the steps being taken in preparation for the launch of the South African Wholesale Electricity Market... 


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Summit considers implications of an equitable, just energy transition
9th September 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Amid a global emphasis on a just energy transition to help mitigate the impacts of climate change, issues such as exclusion and inequality should be addressed to ensure the transition is equitable.... 


Early project works undertaken by Concor include establishing access roads, site offices and an on-site batching plant, in preparation for the large volumes of concrete needed for the turbine foundations
Concor progresses on Karreebosch Wind Farm
9th September 2025

Concor has become an important construction partner in South Africa’s wind energy landscape, and recently started work on the Cennergi Holdings and G7 Renewable Energies 140 MW Karreebosch Wind... 


Miners dominate TSX top-30-performing stocks ranking
Miners dominate TSX top-30-performing stocks ranking
9th September 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

The Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) on Tuesday unveiled its yearly TSX30 ranking, with mining companies – particularly gold producers – making up more than half of the 2025 list. The TSX30 ranks the... 


ARM Ferrous CE Andre Joubert.
Smelting with 70% less electricity is now a reality, no longer R&D, ARM highlights
9th September 2025 By: Martin Creamer

The Proudly South African smelting technology that saves more than 70% of electricity consumption needed for smelting, reduces carbon emissions by about 60%, and puts users at the bottom of the... 


LONGi Powers Zambia’s Sustainable Mining Revolution with BC technology
LONGi Powers Zambia’s Sustainable Mining Revolution with BC technology
9th September 2025

Earlier this year, in a landmark move for Zambia’s mining sector, LONGi, a global leader in solar technology, delivered its high-efficiency Hi-MO 9 modules for the FITULA solar PV plant, which will... 


Air Products South Africa MD Charles Dos Santos outlines the company’s capabilities and vision for advancing the Southern African hydrogen economy
Air Products South Africa capable of supporting burgeoning Namibian hydrogen sector
9th September 2025

Air Products South Africa is attending the Global African Hydrogen Summit in Namibia this month, where it will share its  growing role in the hydrogen sector. In an interview over Zoom, Air... 


Transmission infrastructure in Burundi
IFC seeks $300m to fund electricity mini-grids in Africa
9th September 2025 By: Bloomberg

The International Finance Corporation (IFC) is setting up an entity aimed at lowering the cost of mini grids in Africa, to accelerate plans to connect 300-million Africans to electricity by 2030.... 


The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam
Ethiopia launches massive hydropower dam against bitter Egyptian opposition
9th September 2025 By: Reuters

Ethiopia officially inaugurates Africa's largest hydroelectric dam on Tuesday, a project that will provide energy to millions of Ethiopians while deepening a rift with downstream Egypt that has... 


The Vital Role of Africa’s Youth in Shaping the Continent’s Energy Future
9th September 2025

Global African Hydrogen Summit co-creates Youth Programme to empower and integrate the next generation for sustainable progress. Windhoek, Namibia - According to the UN African youth make up the... 


Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed
African leaders seek to offer climate model after US pullback
8th September 2025 By: Reuters

African leaders aim to offer a global model for tackling the climate crisis through green investments, they said on Monday, after the United States' withdrawal from the Paris climate agreement... 


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Nersa’s approval of AMSA applications may spark fresh dispute with Eskom
8th September 2025 By: Terence Creamer

Another dispute may be looming between Eskom and the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa). This one, over the regulator’s decision to approve ArcelorMittal South Africa’s (AMSA’s)... 


Eskom chairperson Dr Mteto Nyati
Eskom identifies role for itself in future electricity ecosystem
8th September 2025 By: Schalk Burger

State-owned power utility Eskom has identified a set of roles it could and should operate in to support the transition of the electricity environment to include more sustainably-generated... 


Time to burn rubber on tyre recycling
8th September 2025

Vast tailings dams, giant-tyre burial grounds and leaky water stewardship will all be regulated out of mining’s future. Tyre Stewardship Australia’s Lina Goodman thinks one part of that future... 


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B20 recommendations offer roadmap for country’s turnaround – BLSA CEO
8th September 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

South Africa has the opportunity to leverage its G20 hosting role by implementing B20 recommendations domestically, turning global policy insights into immediate economic interventions, business... 


Finestar rough diamond cutting and polishing facility in Gauteng
Indian diamond polisher Finestar opens large-scale facility in Gauteng
8th September 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Indian rough diamond cutting and polishing company Finestar has expanded its operational footprint in the Southern African Development Community (SADC), unveiling its latest facility in the Gauteng... 


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Ramaphosa notes progress in tackling corruption, urges collaboration for prevention
8th September 2025 By: Thabi Shomolekae

President Cyril Ramaphosa on Monday highlighted government success in efforts to deal with corruption but said there must be equal energy in fighting public and private sector corruption. In his... 


Protecting Nature’s Clean-Up Crew Critical for All Species
8th September 2025

The protection of vultures is critical for the role they play in our environment, as well as the irreplaceable ecosystem services they provide for all species.  Without vultures, Africa faces a... 


Global Mining Leaders and Ministers to Convene in Sydney for IMARC 2025
Global Mining Leaders and Ministers to Convene in Sydney for IMARC 2025
8th September 2025

Ministers from five continents - including senior representatives from the governments of Saudi Arabia, New Zealand, Botswana, Sweden, Uganda and Timor-Leste - will join their Australian... 


Solar growth sparks safety concerns over fire risks
Solar growth sparks safety concerns over fire risks
8th September 2025

With solar power now firmly established as a mainstream energy choice for South Africans, ASP Fire, a leading fire risk consulting company, has cautioned that poorly designed or badly installed... 


Rio Tinto backs new A$250m agriculture–carbon venture in Australia
Rio Tinto backs new A$250m agriculture–carbon venture in Australia
8th September 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

The Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) and global investment group La Caisse have launched a A$250-million agricultural and carbon platform in Australia, with Rio Tinto signing on as a... 


Image of a solar panel being lifted using the GEDA Solarlift lifting solution
Meeting solar installation challenges
5th September 2025

Large-scale solar panels, often used in commercial and industrial projects, are delicate and susceptible to damage. Rooftops can be difficult to access, and using unsuitable equipment for transport... 


Eskom Group CE Dan Marokane
No loadshedding foreseen this summer, as Eskom generation recovery plan boosts its performance
5th September 2025 By: Schalk Burger

State-owned power utility Eskom forecasts no loadshedding during the summer from September 1, to March 31, 2026, as supply and demand interventions have added about 4 000 MW of extra capacity to... 


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4 200 MW SAPP deficit underscores urgency of regional power integration – Graham-Maré
5th September 2025 By: Darren Parker

Although the Southern African Power Pool (SAPP) faces a series of significant obstacles – such as insufficient transmission infrastructure; drought conditions affecting hydropower plants; theft and... 


Image of a smart tablet and cables
Online tool simplifies cable selection
5th September 2025

Finding the correct drive cable has been further streamlined with the latest version of igus’ online tool, the readycable finder. The motion plastics company offers a range of over 6 000 drive... 


The Nersa logo on a wall
Cape Ocean Terminals secures licence to build a petroleum storage facility in Saldanha Bay
5th September 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) has approved an application by Cape Ocean Terminals for a combined licence to build a petroleum storage facility in the Saldanha Bay Industrial... 


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