Ferrochrome output from the Glencore-Merafe Chrome Venture was 63% lower in 2025 than in 2024, Merafe Resources reported on Tuesday, January 20. Attributable production fell from 301 000 t in 2024... 

Geopolitical uncertainty, a slower but irreversible energy transition and continued capital discipline will define conditions in the global metals and mining sector this year, consultancy Wood... 

London-listed mining services provider Capital says it delivered a strong finish to the year ended December 31, 2025, with full-year revenue having been at the upper end of revised and raised... 

The South Africa-UK development-focused free trade Economic Partnership Agreement, now in its fifth year and designed to harness the power of trade for mutual growth and job creation, has delivered... 

By: Roelof van den Berg - CEO of the Gap Infrastructure Corporation (GIC) The difference between short-lived entrepreneurs and those who build institutions that last is simplicity – applying their... 

Audit and assurance firm PwC's ‘2026 Global CEO Survey’ shows that only three in ten, or 30% of, CEOs say they are confident about revenue growth over the next 12 months, which is down from 38% in... 

The South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s (SACCI’s) latest Trade Conditions Survey for December points to ongoing pressure on the back of a subdued domestic economy. However, the... 

By: Rhys Evans - Managing Director at ALCO-Safe (Virtual Showroom) South Africa has one of the highest levels of alcohol consumption per capita in the world, and our government has long used sin... 

Mining major BHP has lifted its 2026 copper production guidance after delivering record operating performances across its copper and iron-ore assets in the half year ended December 31, capitalising... 

Nigeria Solid Minerals Development Minister Dr Oladele Henry Alake has welcomed his re-election as the chairperson of the Africa Minerals Strategy Group (AMSG) and reiterated one of the group’s... 

By: Bruce Torien - Managing Director at BLU by Adcorp South Africa’s agro-processing sector is gaining renewed national attention – and for good reason. It contributed an estimated 2.7% to GDP in... 

Bookings have opened for the prestigious Chartered Institute for Procurement & Supply (CIPS) Southern Africa 2026 Connect & Engage Conference & Awards. The Institute’s flagship procurement and... 

Commodities are entering 2026 on a firmer footing, with gold and copper supported by strong structural drivers and the potential for recovery emerging in oil and grain markets later in the year,... 

The launch of the first ever Africa International Defence Exhibition (AFRIDEX) has been officially announced. The event will be held from October 26 to October 29 this year at Eko Atlantic,... 

The Cape Mining Club has announced the return of its annual event, Cape Mining Mixer 2026, which will be held at Cape Town's Cabo Beach Club on Wednesday, 11 February 2026. Now in its third year,... 

West Africa has long established itself as one of the continent’s most exciting regions for exploration and mining, and Sandvik Rock Processing continues to build on its strong footprint of... 

By: Martin Fernandes - Business Development Manager (Africa), Operational Technology at Fortinet Good roads, efficient ports, well-run rail networks, as well as reliable electricity and water... 

ASX-listed Tungsten Mining has released an illustrative analysis showing the impact of prevailing spot commodity prices on the financial metrics of its previously disclosed Mt Mulgine scoping... 

The World Economic Forum (WEF) finds in its latest 'Chief Economists’ Outlook' publication that 53% of respondents expect global economic conditions to weaken in the year ahead, down from 72% of... 

Online payment solutions company PayFast’s 'State of Pay 2025' report shows that the number of payment methods are growing on the back of mobile payments systems, digital wallets, open banking... 

Global trade is expected to continue growing this year but at a slower pace after reaching a record high in 2025, as rising protectionism, geopolitical tensions and tighter regulation reshape trade... 

By: Dean Wolson - General Manager of Infrastructure Solutions Group at Lenovo Southern Africa As we start 2026, artificial intelligence in South Africa is entering a new era defined not by... 

Occupational safety and health trade show A-OSH EXPO 2026 returns to Gallagher Convention Centre from June 2 to 4 as one of South Africa’s most comprehensive platforms for occupational safety and... 

South Africa’s business events industry is strengthening its position as a preferred host for major African and international gatherings as several advantages continue to set the country apart,... 

The South African government has formally declared the Africa Aerospace and Defence (AAD) exhibition a national event. It is hosted by several governmental bodies, including the Department of... 

With climate change intensifying droughts and reducing freshwater availability, population growth placing increasing pressure on existing resources, and industrial demands pushing water consumption... 

Crane manufacturer Condra Cranes has unveiled a 4 t overhead crane with suspended helicopter fuselage which has accurately replicated helicopter motion in the hover, enabling simulated, realistic... 

As the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) works to leverage its mining sector for broader economic upliftment, it is balancing rising copper and cobalt production with the need to align operations... 

With more Chinese and Indian automakers showing growing interest in shifting from semi-knocked down (SKD) assembly to completely knocked-down (CKD) production in South Africa, industry experts... 

Companies that treat process safety as a compliance exercise are missing the point entirely. It is not about meeting standards, but whether an operation can survive the next decade.   Chemical and... 

By Glenn Kerkhoff Data has become the backbone of modern industrial performance because it enables continuous optimisation, advanced automation and resilient decision-making. In mining, the growth... 

The year 2025 proved to be a challenging year for the logistics and supply chain sector, where resilience and agility became essential for business survival. As we enter a new year against the... 

With more Chinese and Indian automakers showing growing interest in shifting from semi-knocked down (SKD) assembly to completely knocked-down (CKD) production in South Africa, industry experts... 

The project remains on track for first production and an initial shipment in late June. 

The Rhodes Ridge Joint Venture has approved a $191-million feasibility study to progress development of the first phase of the Rhodes Ridge project. 

Zero Carbon Charge (CHARGE) has successfully charged for the first time in South Africa an electric truck using fully offgrid solar-powered public charging at its Wolmaransstad site. This marks a... 

Operators of historic waste disposal facilities in South Africa have been called upon to apply for waste management licences (WMLs) for the first time since the National Environmental Management:... 

By: Thabiso Legoete - Partner at Heidrick & Struggles South Africa and Member of the Global CEO & Board of Directors Practice South African companies are entering 2026 with a sharper sense of how... 

As the countdown begins for the 2026 National Conference & Expo, the Franchise Association of South Africa (FASA) is highlighting the sector's pivotal role as the country’s premier engine for job... 

The Democratic Alliance on Thursday expressed disappointment with Dr Dion George’s resignation ahead of its Federal Legal Commission's probe into alleged violations of the party’s constitution. The... 

Tobacco company British American Tobacco South Africa (Batsa) has announced that it will cease local production of factory manufactured cigarettes and close its sole South African manufacturing... 

The immediate priority of the Electricity Market Advisory Forum (EMAF), which was appointed by the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) in December, will be to offer input on the...