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Celsius appoints financial adviser for Philippine copper/gold project
9th January 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

ASX-listed Celsius Resources has appointed Grant Samuel Capital Advisory to assist with finalising financing for the Maalinao-Caigutan-Biyog (MCB) copper/gold project, held under its Philippine... 


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Governance failures turning waste tyre depots into public health, environmental hazards – Redisa
9th January 2026 By: Schalk Burger

The Rustenburg Waste Tyre Depot, visited by Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Deputy Minister Bernice Swarts, is not representative of the dire state of depots across the country, says tyre... 


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Specialised crane for air rescue simulations
9th January 2026

A four-ton overhead crane has been used to simulate realistic training for emergency rescue teams, part of the University of Johannesburg’s (UJ’s) newly opened Rescue Centre.  By lifting, rotating... 


Image of concrete casting in progress at Concor’s The View project at Fourways Mall
Major upgrade for Fourways Mall
9th January 2026

Extensive refurbishment of an existing section of Fourways Mall that borders Witkoppen and Cedar roads in Johannesburg, is currently underway. The View project forms part of a comprehensive upgrade... 


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Lesotho Highlands Water Project – Phase II
9th January 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

The Lesotho Highlands Water Project – Phase II reached another milestone in December 2025 as the construction of the project continues. 


Green Technology Metals secures extended C$100m financing interest for Seymour lithium project
8th January 2026 By: Darren Parker

ASX-listed Green Technology Metals has received an extended letter of interest (LOI) from Export Development Canada (EDC) for potential financing support of up to C$100-million for the development... 


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Black Cat reaches quarterly production with ramp-ups still progressing
8th January 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

ASX-listed gold miner Black Cat produced record quarterly gold production of 25 437 oz for the three months ended December 31, 2025. Gold production from the Paulsens and Kal East mines, in... 


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Akobo records strong December performance, vertical shaft development progresses
8th January 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Scandinavia-based gold producer Akobo Minerals concluded the fourth quarter with continued improvement in operational performance at its Ethiopian gold operations. In an operational update for... 


Gauteng govt urges matriculants to use digital platform to access results
Gauteng govt urges matriculants to use digital platform to access results
8th January 2026 By: Thabi Shomolekae

The Gauteng Provincial Government on Thursday suggested that Matriculants make use of its Gauteng Matric Results Online System to access their 2025 National Senior Certificate examination results.... 


Greenland landscape
Critical Metals building pilot plant in Greenland
8th January 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Nasdaq-listed Critical Metals Corporation has started construction on a multi-use storage and pilot plant facility in Qaqortoq, Greenland, which is a key enabling infrastructure project for the... 


Unlocking Investment to Close Africa’s Energy Gap
Unlocking Investment to Close Africa’s Energy Gap
8th January 2026

Africa stands at a critical crossroads in its energy journey. Despite being home to some of the world’s fastest-growing economies and richest energy resources, more than 600 million people across... 


PCI DSS compliance is a business essential, not an IT task
PCI DSS compliance is a business essential, not an IT task
8th January 2026

By: Simeon Tassev - Managing Director and QSA, at Galix Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) compliance has often been viewed as something to focus on only when required, such as... 


Opinion: The structural flaws contributing to municipal electricity failure
Opinion: The structural flaws contributing to municipal electricity failure
8th January 2026

In this article, EE Business Intelligence MD Chris Yelland and consultant Paul Vermeulen argue that mismanagement is not the only reason for the failure of municipal electricity distributors and... 


Pacgold nearing gold production at White Dam project
7th January 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

ASX-listed Pacgold announces that gold production and initial cash flow is imminent with cyanide irrigation now under way along the western wall of the heap leach pad at the recently acquired White... 


Silverco Mining advances Mexico project towards production restart
7th January 2026 By: Darren Parker

TSX-V-listed Silverco Mining has reached key operational and technical milestones at its 100%-owned Cusi silver project, in Mexico, signalling progress towards a planned restart of production.... 


Why S African megaprojects need independent sounding boards
Why S African megaprojects need independent sounding boards
7th January 2026

After R300-billion in cost overruns at State-owned utility Eskom’s Medupi and Kusile power stations, South Africa's megaproject governance model requires fundamental reform. 


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Safer by design: Multotec redefines screening media attachment systems for faster, safer changeout
7th January 2026

Hand and finger injuries remain one of the most common safety concerns in mining, often occurring during physically demanding maintenance tasks. To help address this risk and remove potential... 


BLSA welcomes Mothibi's appointment as National Director of Public Prosecutions
7th January 2026 By: Schalk Burger

Business organisation Business Leadership South Africa (BLSA) welcomes the appointment of Advocate Jan Lekgoa Mothibi as the National Prosecuting Authority’s (NPA’s) National Director of Public... 


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Aura Minerals obtains construction licence, begins early works at Era Dorada
7th January 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

Canadian gold and copper miner Aura Minerals has reported that it has received the construction licence and has begun early works for the development of the Era Dorada gold project, in Guatemala,... 


Precision Without Compromise: Radiometric Density Measurement in Petrochemical Applications
Precision Without Compromise: Radiometric Density Measurement in Petrochemical Applications
6th January 2026

(Virtual Showroom) From high-pressure reactors to bitumen tanks and slurry pipelines, petrochemical plants face some of the most challenging measurement tasks in the industry. When conditions like... 


Rand currency
Rand rally looks sustainable as volatility nears 25-year low
6th January 2026 By: Bloomberg

Traders are just fine with the rand at its strongest level against the dollar in more than three years, volatility measures show. The South African currency strengthened 14% against the greenback... 


Digitally designed – this is how life sciences can stay on track
Digitally designed – this is how life sciences can stay on track
5th January 2026

By: Johan Potgieter - Cluster Industrial Software Lead at Schneider Electric Life sciences, which include pharmaceutical and biotech companies, today operate under intense scrutiny. Regulatory... 


NCPC marks five years of advancing the green economy in Limpopo
NCPC marks five years of advancing the green economy in Limpopo
5th January 2026

The National Cleaner Production Centre (NCPC) celebrated a five-year partnership programme with the Limpopo Department of Economic Development, Environment and Tourism (LEDET) through the Limpopo... 


DSV celebrates the addition of six electric trucks to its road fleet in South Africa
DSV celebrates the addition of six electric trucks to its road fleet in South Africa
5th January 2026

DSV is proud to announce another major milestone in its sustainability journey with the addition of six Volvo FM 4x2 electric trucks to its fleet in South Africa. This announcement follows the... 


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... 


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... 


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ALBIS FLANGES — founded in 1965 — is a petro-chemical approved manufacturer of flanges and fittings in most grades of steel, listed with Sasol,...

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