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Samsung Celebrated for Transformative Tech by Consumer Technology Association
Samsung Celebrated for Transformative Tech by Consumer Technology Association
19th December 2025

Samsung Electronics has announced that its latest line-up of products and services have been recognised by the Consumer Technology Association (CTA)® with multiple CES® 2026 Innovation Awards. This... 


Nampak shifts from stabilisation to manufacturing-led growth
Nampak shifts from stabilisation to manufacturing-led growth
19th December 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Packaging group Nampak is entering the next phase of its turnaround, pivoting from balance-sheet repair and operational stabilisation to manufacturing-led growth and optimisation, following a year... 


Hemlo Mining achieves first gold pour since mine acquisition
Hemlo Mining achieves first gold pour since mine acquisition
18th December 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

New mid-tier Canadian gold producer Hemlo Mining has completed its first gold pour at the Hemlo gold mine since acquiring the operation from Barrick Mining on November 26. The inaugural pour... 


GridCars is powering South Africa’s electromobility journey
GridCars is powering South Africa’s electromobility journey
18th December 2025

This year has been a defining year for GridCars, marking significant progress in South Africa’s electromobility journey. From expanding the national charging network to signing strategic... 


Perfect storm of factors propels silver to record high above $65/oz
Perfect storm of factors propels silver to record high above $65/oz
18th December 2025 By: Reuters

Robust investment demand for silver, its inclusion on the US critical minerals list, and a wave of momentum buying have propelled the white metal to a fresh record high, setting prices up to close... 


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SADC deploys panel of elders in support of inclusive process in lead up to new elections
18th December 2025 By: Thabi Shomolekae

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa welcomed the restoration of calm in Madagascar during the closing ceremony of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) virtual extraordinary Summit... 


Andrada CEO Anthony Viljoen
Andrada reports solid quarter amid favourable price environment
17th December 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Aim-listed Andrada Mining has reported that its Uis mine, in Namibia, continued to deliver operational improvements during the third quarter ended November 30, benefitting from higher throughput,... 


Artemis approves $1.44bn expanded Phase 2 development at Blackwater
Artemis approves $1.44bn expanded Phase 2 development at Blackwater
17th December 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Developer Artemis Gold has approved an expanded Phase 2 (EP2) development at its Blackwater mine in central British Columbia, lifting planned processing capacity to 21-million tonnes a year and... 


Matthew Holcz says Rhodes Ridge has the potential to play a long-term role in Rio Tinto's Pilbara operations.
Rhodes Ridge JV approves $191m feasibility study
17th December 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

The Rhodes Ridge joint venture (JV) has approved a $191-million (A$294-million) feasibility study to progress the first phase of development at the Rhodes Ridge iron-ore project, one of the world’s... 


Lawyers say the faster approval is part of Prime Minister Mark Carney's efforts to show that Canada is open for business.
Swift Anglo-Teck merger approval shows Canada's pro-business shift, dealmakers say
17th December 2025 By: Reuters

Canada's swift approval of the $53-billion merger between British miner Anglo American and Canada's Teck Resources signals a push to attract investment to offset the impact of US tariffs,... 


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Goldplat’s year hampered by challenging operating environment in Ghana
15th December 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Aim-listed Goldplat says it continued to achieve profitable trading results and maintained a solid cash balance during the year ended June 30, despite a challenging operating environment in Ghana... 


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Stay current and gain deeper insights with Creamer Media’s 50% Holiday Offer
15th December 2025

This festive season, Creamer Media is inviting readers and industry professionals to invest in insight with a limited-time 50% holiday discount across its range of news and information products. 


Eskom awards contract to develop a Virtual Wheeling platform amid regulatory tensions
Eskom awards contract to develop a Virtual Wheeling platform amid regulatory tensions
15th December 2025

Eskom has quietly taken an important step in the rollout of its long-awaited Virtual Wheeling product, awarding a significant contract in the past few weeks to Johannesburg-based Enerweb to build a... 


RIB Software sub-Saharan Africa sales director Quimby Bunce interviewed by Creamer Media publishing editor Martin Creamer.
RIB Software revolutionising construction project delivery in South Africa
15th December 2025

Construction and building information modelling software developer RIB Software is transforming the way in which large-scale projects are managed in South Africa’s construction industry.  


WA fast-tracks major project approvals with passage of State Development Bill
12th December 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Western Australia has cleared the way for faster assessment of major resource and industrial projects following the Legislative Council’s approval of the State Development Bill, legislation aimed... 


South Africa sued over coal plant pollution exemptions
12th December 2025 By: Bloomberg

Environmental Activists sued South Africa’s environment department over its March decision to allow State-owned Eskom to breach emission rules at eight coal-fired plants. The court case was filed... 


The drone responsible for the inspections
Jaguar Land Rover turns to drones to conduct plant inspections
12th December 2025 By: Irma Venter

Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) is trialling drone technology at its Electric Propulsion Manufacturing Centre (EPMC) in Wolverhampton, in the UK. The British marque says the technology has the potential to... 


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Bankable partnerships anchor renewables momentum
12th December 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

With the renewables sector moving beyond proof-of-concept into industrial-scale deployment, South Africa’s leading financiers are playing a pivotal role in translating policy ambition into bankable... 


A Tailings operation from the air
Tailings reminer expands Gauteng projects, adds renewables
12th December 2025 By: Halima Frost

Tailings retreatment major DRDGOLD has undertaken several high-impact initiatives to stabilise operations, enhance recovery and secure energy supply. These projects include renewable-energy... 


An image of the Philippi Wellfield construction site
CoCT water projects to benefit several communities
12th December 2025

To help to deliver 300-million additional litres of drinking water to residents through its New Water Programme, the City of Cape Town (CoCT) is progressing several water projects, including the... 


An image of Pemmy Majodina during the oversight visit
Dam raising project to improve water yield, economic growth
12th December 2025

The R6-billion Clanwilliam Dam project, which is expected to be completed in 2029, was visited in early September by Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina, who oversaw the progress of the... 


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Transmission projects target 37 GW capacity by 2030
12th December 2025 By: Nadine Ramdass

Aligned with the 2024 Transmission Development Plan (TDP), State-owned power utility Eskom subsidiary National Transmission Company South Africa (NTCSA) currently has 75 projects – at various... 


Biovac boosts vaccine capabilities with new lab, health tech park to open next door
12th December 2025 By: Irma Venter

Biopharmaceutical company the Biologicals and Vaccines Institute of Southern Africa (Biovac) has opened a product development laboratory at its Cape Town facility. The company says the new... 


Location map of the Minim Martap project
Minim Martap bauxite project, Cameroon – update
12th December 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Canyon Resources has reported steady progress at its Minim Martap bauxite project. 


dss+ principal Dr Gerhard Bolt
Consulting firm to discuss digital transformation, climate risk at 2026 Mining Indaba
12th December 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

As African mining faces increasing volatility from climate change and the imperative to supply critical minerals for the global energy transition, the focus is shifting to resilience, digital... 


New book seeks to demystify customs and excises
12th December 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

A new book titled ‘Customs & Excises in One Lesson: The Shortest and Surest Way to Understand Basic Customs & Excises’ has been written by regular Engineering News & Mining Weekly contributor Riaan... 


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Waste streams present South Africa’s new gold frontier
12th December 2025

Governments and producers worldwide are reassessing waste streams as strategic assets capable of delivering meaningful metal supply with far lower environmental impact, as declining ore quality and... 


Customs and excises essentials
12th December 2025 By: Riaan de Lange

God willing, on Monday, February 2, 2026, I will celebrate 25 years since my first column was published in this magazine. I vividly recall going to their offices to meet with Terence and Kenneth... 


A forest in Ghana
Ghana bans mining in forest reserves to curb environmental damage
11th December 2025 By: Reuters

Ghana has banned mining in forest reserves as part of sweeping environmental protections aimed at safeguarding water bodies and halting deforestation, the Ministry of Environment, Science and... 


Brandon Cohen
Dealer body says there are green shoots in the SA economy, despite ongoing challenges
11th December 2025 By: Irma Venter

The National Automobile Dealers’ Association (NADA) says there are growing signs of gains being made in the South African economy, despite the fact that several structural challenges remain.... 


Lindian reports that all non-process infrastructure contracts have been awarded at Kangankunde
Lindian reports that all non-process infrastructure contracts have been awarded at Kangankunde
11th December 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

ASX-listed Lindian Resources has advised shareholders that all major non-process infrastructure (NPI) contracts for its Kangankunde rare earths project, in Malawi, have been awarded, with... 


SAAFF CEO Dr Juanita Maree
DCT Pier 2 partnership must deliver measurable outcomes, efficient port operations, SAAFF says
11th December 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

The Southern African Association of Freight Forwarders (SAAFF) has commended Transnet Port Terminals (TPT), Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) and International Container Terminal Services... 


The true cost of festive-season delivery failures and how to prevent them
The true cost of festive-season delivery failures and how to prevent them
11th December 2025

As South Africa heads into its busiest trading month, retailers and SMEs face growing pressure to fulfil year-end orders quickly, accurately and without error. With the country’s broader logistics... 


What will actually move the needle in construction
What will actually move the needle in construction
11th December 2025

By: Morag Evans - CEO of Databuild When I speak with executives across the built environment, I hear the same question in different forms. What should we prioritise next year so that we do not... 


Construction begins at Antilles Gold’s new Cuba copper mine
11th December 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed Antilles Gold reported on Thursday that construction had started at the Nueva Sabana copper/gold project in Cuba. The early works are being carried out by Minera La Victoria (MLV), the... 


Image of a SEW-EURODRIVE power pack solution
Commodity-specific drive train solutions benefit African mines
11th December 2025

From platinum and gold to coal and copper, SEW‑EURODRIVE asserts that its move into digital drive technologies has become integral to mining applications, positioning the company as a major force... 


Mergence's Sustent makes offer to take Mahube Instructure private
10th December 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Investment companies Mergence Investment Managers and Creation Capital have incorporated a new special purpose vehicle called Sustent Holdings, which has made an offer to buy JSE-listed renewable... 


Rainbow Rare Earths senior metallurgist Roux Wildenboer interviewed by Mining Weekly's Martin Creamer.
South Africa’s low-cost, high-value rare earths heading for global market entry
10th December 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Mining Weekly has just visited the laboratories that Rainbow Rare Earths has established very innovatively on the north-western fringe of Greater Johannesburg as part of its journey towards... 


Absa CIB arranged Treasury’s R11.8bn infrastructure bond
10th December 2025 By: Darren Parker

Absa Corporate and Investment Banking (CIB) acted as sole lead arranger and infrastructure finance structuring agent for the National Treasury’s R11.8-billion Infrastructure and Development Finance... 


An image of the Sandton Drive Link Bridge
Growthpoint officially opens Sandton Drive Link Bridge
10th December 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

JSE-listed real estate investment trust (Reit) Growthpoint has launched the new R26-million Sandton Drive Link Bridge as part of a larger effort to enhance safety, accessibility and walkability for... 


Holiday Roads Ahead: Eight Essential Tips to Protect Your Car – and Your Family – this Festive Season
Holiday Roads Ahead: Eight Essential Tips to Protect Your Car – and Your Family – this Festive Season
10th December 2025

As thousands of South Africans prepare to hit the road for the festive season, ensuring your vehicle is ready for the journey is one of the most important steps you can take to protect your family.... 


PwC report highlights ongoing cost-of-living concerns in South Africa, urges employers to pay heed
10th December 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Strategy consulting business PwC Strategy&, in its December ‘South Africa Economic Outlook’ report, says South Africa’s real GDP per capita declined by a cumulative 4.2% over the past ten years.... 


PALFINGER and LTTS Launch Strategic Partnership in India to Expand Global Engineering Capacity
10th December 2025

PALFINGER sets up a new Global Development Center together with its partner L&T Technology Services (LTTS) in India. As the country is both a growth and a future market for PALFINGER, the... 


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