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SBI CEO John Dludlu
SBI wants Ramaphosa to put small businesses first
5th February 2025 By: Darren Parker

The Small Business Institute (SBI) has called on President Cyril Ramaphosa to place small businesses at the centre of his growth agenda for the country at his upcoming State of the Nation Address... 


John Steenhuisen
Steenhuisen says ANC in GNU must embrace economic reform, DA plans court action over Expropriation Act
5th February 2025 By: Thabi Shomolekae

The Democratic Alliance stated on Wednesday that while its Ministers are delivering growth and jobs in their respective portfolios, it continues to push the African National Congress to urgently... 


Wärtsilä Energy GM for strategic relations and business in Africa Tord Johnsson speaking at Investing in African Mining Indaba exhibition.
Wärtsilä drives sustainable technology innovation to boost environmental, economic performance
5th February 2025

Global leader in innovative technologies and lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets Wärtsilä emphasises innovation in sustainable technology and services to help its customers... 


Kiboko Group and XCMG Leadership
The World’s Third-Largest Mining Manufacturer Partners with South Africa’s Kiboko Group
5th February 2025

Against the dynamic backdrop of Mining Indaba 2025, the official launch of the XCMG and Kiboko Group partnership took centre stage today. This landmark collaboration represents a transformative... 


SAPP to Celebrate 30 Years of Regional Power Cooperation with Gala Dinner at Africa Energy Indaba
5th February 2025

The Southern African Power Pool (SAPP) is set to mark a major milestone by hosting its 30-Year Anniversary Gala Dinner on the 5th March 2025, during the upcoming Africa Energy Indaba 2025, taking... 


A Nordex turbine blade being transported to a project in the Eastern Cape
New Nordex head says South Africa remains key market, despite recent headwinds
5th February 2025 By: Terence Creamer

Newly appointed Nordex Energy South Africa MD Robert Timmers says that South Africa is poised to be one of the multinational’s largest markets outside of North America and Europe in 2025. This,... 


Lithium Energy secures environmental nod for Solaroz development
5th February 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

ASX-listed Lithium Energy announced on Wednesday that it had secured the final environmental impact assessment (EIA) approvals for the next phase of exploration and evaluation activities at its... 


Sasol Secunda
Sasol warns of drop in interim earnings on impairments, lower prices
5th February 2025 By: Darren Parker

Energy and chemicals company Sasol has warned that its headline earnings per share (HEPS) are likely to decrease by between 26% and 36% year-on-year, to between R13 and R15, for the six months... 


Megamillion says it will form JV to set up SA battery plant
Megamillion says it will form JV to set up SA battery plant
5th February 2025 By: Irma Venter

South African energy company Megamillion says it will form a joint venture (JV) with China’s Dr Henry Mao to launch the Giga-Africa 1 battery plant in Africa. Megamillion says Mao, an... 


Astron Energy strategy, sustainability and operational excellence GM Gosiame Khoele speaks to Mining Weekly at the Investing in African Mining Indaba about how Astron Energy is helping the mining industry secure its future.
Astron Energy helping the mining industry secure its future
5th February 2025

In complex sectors such as mining, flexibility and innovation are key to long-term sustainability. Petroleum products supplier Astron Energy prides itself on unlocking new ways to support mining... 


Hitachi Global Air Power regional sales manager for sub-Saharan Africa Donald Good speaks to Mining Weekly at the Investing in African Mining Indaba.
Hitachi Global Air Power powering African mining industry
5th February 2025

Global industrial compressed air manufacturer Hitachi Global Air Power builds the machines that power industry. Headquartered in Michigan City, Indiana, in the US, its compressed air solutions... 


Global Uranium and Forum Energy begin exploration at Athabasca project
5th February 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

CSE-listed Global Uranium and TSX-V-listed Forum Energy Metals on Wednesday announced that they have started exploration at the Northwest Athabasca (NWA) project in Saskatchewan’s Athabasca basin,... 


 The shape of water – automating hydropower operations
The shape of water – automating hydropower operations
5th February 2025

By: Kobus Vermeulen - Direct Sales Executive, Process Automation at Schneider Electric Hydropower is undoubtedly one of the building blocks of today’s renewable energy industry, with the first bona... 


An image showing the Doornkop mine
Five miners perish at Harmony Gold’s Doornkop, Joel mines
5th February 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

JSE-listed Harmony Gold Mining Company has confirmed two separate loss-of-life incidents at its Doornkop and Joel mines, on February 4, which resulted in five mineworkers losing their lives. Two... 


Sasol's head office in South Africa
Sasol seriously working on biofuel projects, especially for mining applications
5th February 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

South African petrochemicals giant Sasol is actively examining second-generation biofuel feedstocks – that is, energy crops – assured the group’s Sustainable Carbon Solutions Head, Ken Sarman, on... 


Joanne Bate
Bate still expects to play role in green transition following IDC departure
5th February 2025 By: Terence Creamer

Former Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) COO Joanne Bate, who departed the development financier at the end of January, expects to continue to play some role in South Africa’s green energy... 


US$1.5+Billion Investment pipeline at Africa’s Green Economy Summit
US$1.5+Billion Investment pipeline at Africa’s Green Economy Summit
5th February 2025

Sanlam Investments is proud to sponsor Africa’s Green Economy Summit (AGES) 2025, scheduled to take place from 19-21 February 2025 at the Century City Conference Centre in Cape Town. AGES is a... 


Solar panels
Africa50 to set up off-grid power, green infrastructure funds
5th February 2025 By: Bloomberg

Africa50, a pan-continental infrastructure investor, is setting up the first region-wide investment vehicle dedicated to off-grid power companies and plans a $500-million fund to invest in... 


Africa Energy Bank targets mid-year launch with South Africa indicating interest
5th February 2025 By: Reuters

The proposed Africa Energy Bank, which aims to fund oil and gas projects across the continent, is set to start operations by mid-year this year, with South Africa also indicating interest to join,... 


Mining consultancy enables improved performance across the mining cycle
Mining consultancy enables improved performance across the mining cycle
4th February 2025

Global consultancy firm AMC Consultants (AMC) is dedicated to helping miners find smarter ways to unearth hidden business value. They help mining leaders evaluate opportunities, solve hidden... 


An image showing The Mall of Africa
Attacq, Nedbank CIB welcome Mall of Africa’s EDGE certification
4th February 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

JSE-listed real estate investment trust Attacq, the strategic development partner of Waterfall City, announces that its flagship retail asset, Mall of Africa, has achieved the Excellence in Design... 


Apollo Africa MD Jenna Harris talks to Mining Weekly at Investing in African Mining Indaba 2025
Apollo Africa transforms energy solutions for the mining sector
4th February 2025

Energy trader Apollo Africa, a Reunert company, celebrated a significant milestone by securing an electricity trading license from the National Energy Regulator of South Africa. This achievement... 


An image of Pegasys CEO Dr Constantin von der Heyden and RSK group CEO Alan Ryder
Pegasys joins RSK Group
4th February 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Africa-headquartered strategy and management consultancy Pegasys is now part of sustainable solutions provider the RSK Group. This follows the finalisation of a strategic partnership, strengthening... 


Redefine claims ESG excellence ranking in top 50 companies surveyed by Sustainalytics
4th February 2025 By: Schalk Burger

JSE-listed real estate investment trust Redefine Properties has achieved an environmental, social and governance (ESG) risk rating of 6.5 from ESG research and data company Sustainalytics,... 


Gates-backed KoBold begins hunt for battery metals in Namibia
4th February 2025 By: Bloomberg

KoBold Metals Co., backed by billionaires including Bill Gates and Sam Altman, is extending its search for battery metals to Namibia, a country not known for producing the minerals. The company is... 


solar and wind energy
World Bank lifts South Africa GDP forecast on energy, logistics
4th February 2025 By: Bloomberg

The World Bank raised its economic-growth forecast for South Africa because of a sustained recovery in its energy and logistics sectors, while warning that the nation will struggle to achieve a... 


wind turbines being transported by truck
Wind turbines on their way to Ummbila Emoyeni facility
4th February 2025 By: Darren Parker

Nine turbines, including 27 blades and other components, are being transported on the N2, from Richards Bay to Seriti Green’s Ummbila Emoyeni wind energy facility in Bethal, Mpumalanga. The... 


Shell Technical and Services manager Mpho Mokwena talks to Mining Weekly at Investing in African Mining Indaba
Shell intent on thriving through energy transition
4th February 2025

Shell Downstream South Africa (SDSA) is an integrated energy company with a rich South African culture through its 120-year presence in the country. The company employs more than 500 people on a... 


Wood secures engineering contract at Cameroon mining project
4th February 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Consulting and engineering company Wood has been awarded an engineering scope for the Ngovayang iron-ore project, in southern Cameroon. The award by Cameroon Mining Action (Camina), a subsidiary of... 


From left De Beers sustainability head Tefo Molosiwa, Anglo Group projects director Alison Atkinson, Sasol executive VP Sarushen Pillay, and Sasol corporate affairs manager Christopher Kabosha.
Promising renewable diesel pilot production plan announced by powerful partnership
4th February 2025 By: Martin Creamer

The launch of a pilot initiative to produce feedstock for renewable diesel in South Africa was announced on day two of the Investing in African Mining Indaba taking place in Cape Town. The launch,... 


Dushen Naidoo, Japie Fullard and Thuthula Balfour
Formal mining industry fatalities at record low; TB, silicosis also declining
4th February 2025 By: Irma Venter

Mining fatalities in South Africa’s formal mining industry totalled 42 people last year, down from 55 people in 2023, 49 people in 2022, and 74 people in 2021. Speaking at a media briefing at the... 


Anglo American CEO Duncan Wanblad
Wanblad calls on African govts to be more fair-minded in mining risk/reward balance
4th February 2025 By: Darren Parker

In a mining era that requires collaboration and partnerships between the public and private sectors, Anglo American CEO Duncan Wanblad has called on African governments to adopt a more fair-minded... 


Lundin family, Zijin Mining invest A$70m in Predictive Discovery
4th February 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

ASX-listed Predictive Discovery has received binding commitments from the Lundin family and associates, as well as Hong Kong-listed Zijin Mining Group, to raise almost A$70-million through a... 


Schneider Electric South Africa relaunches legacy access control systems as a new modern, integrated platform
4th February 2025

Schneider Electric South Africa, a leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has relaunched its comprehensive access control platform to help customers upgrade from... 


Positive new-vehicle sales momentum continued in January – naamsa
4th February 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Industry body naamsa | the Automotive Business Council has expressed optimism that the positive new-vehicle sales momentum of the fourth quarter of 2024 has continued into the first month of this... 


Port of Durban
South Africa’s energy and transport reforms could create 500 000 jobs – World Bank
4th February 2025 By: Terence Creamer

South Africa could increase its GDP growth by 1% in the short term and up to 3% in the medium term by addressing persistent energy and freight logistics constraints, the World Bank’s latest ‘South... 


China expands critical mineral export controls after US imposes tariffs
China expands critical mineral export controls after US imposes tariffs
4th February 2025 By: Reuters

China said on Tuesday it would restrict exports of five metals used in defence, clean energy and other industries in response to fresh US tariffs, refraining from the outright export bans Beijing... 


Cummins Africa Middle East power system industrial market director Bo Fu talks to Mining Weekly at the Investing in African Mining Indaba.
Cummins’ products aligned with a successful energy transition, sustainability
4th February 2025

Global power solutions leader Cummins comprises five business segments – Components, Engine, Distribution, Power Systems and Accelera by Cummins – supported by its global manufacturing and... 


Energy giant Vitol targets copper market with hire from Glencore
4th February 2025 By: Bloomberg

Vitol Group has hired a former Glencore trader to develop a copper business, as the energy trading powerhouse seeks to enter the highest-profile metals market. Bruno Porto, a veteran copper trader... 


Invest in African Energy 2025 Returns to Paris on May 13-14 – Connecting Global Finance to African Projects
4th February 2025

Energy Capital & Power – organizers of the Invest in African Energy (IAE) forum in Paris – has confirmed May 13-14 as the official dates for the 2025 edition of the forum. Following the success of... 


Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau
Trump’s Canada, Mexico border deals avert trade war for now
4th February 2025 By: Bloomberg

President Donald Trump agreed to delay 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico for a month after both US neighbors agreed to take tougher measures to combat migration and drug trafficking at the border,... 


Amec welcomes WA trial to streamline approvals process
3rd February 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The Association of Mining and Exploration Companies (Amec) has welcomed the Western Australian government’s announcement of a trial aimed at streamlining the approvals process for mining projects.... 


Applications open for new round of WA's exploration incentive scheme
3rd February 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Applications for Round 31 of Western Australia's Exploration Incentive Scheme's (EIS) co-funded exploration drilling programme and Series 8 of the energy analysis programme opened on Monday.... 


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