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Global economy shows resilience amid historic trade, policy uncertainty
13th January 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

The global economy is proving more resilient than anticipated despite persistent trade tensions and policy uncertainty, the World Bank’s latest Global Economic Prospects report states. Global... 


Record start to 2026 brings prospect of $5 000 gold into view
Record start to 2026 brings prospect of $5 000 gold into view
13th January 2026 By: Reuters

Gold and silver's upward run has reignited, with bullion topping $4 600 an ounce for the first time and big brokerages predicting $5 000 as a range of factors intensify, boosting the metal's... 


GridCars welcomes new investor…and ultrafast charging
GridCars welcomes new investor…and ultrafast charging
13th January 2026 By: Irma Venter

Electric vehicle (EV) charging network operator GridCars has welcomed a new investor following Solareff’s departure late last year. The renewable-energy group sold its majority shareholding in... 


Industry leaders to examine practical approaches to mining transformation
Industry leaders to examine practical approaches to mining transformation
13th January 2026

In response to an increasingly complex regulatory and policy environment, senior leaders across South Africa’s mining and original equipment manufacturing (OEM) sectors are being invited to... 


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Airbus reports year-on-year increase in airliner deliveries for last year
13th January 2026 By: Rebecca Campbell

Europe-based global major aerospace group Airbus has released its commercial aircraft delivery and order figures for 2025. It delivered 793 airliners throughout the year. These aircraft were... 


Tharisa mine
Tharisa reports softer first-quarter output as operational indicators improve, PGM prices remain firm
13th January 2026 By: Darren Parker

Integrated resource group Tharisa has reported a softer start to the 2026 financial year, with production for the first quarter, ended December 31, having been affected by seasonal conditions. The... 


Don’t let the digital twin drift from reality
Don’t let the digital twin drift from reality
13th January 2026

By: Nishandra Baijnath - Systems Architect, Digital Automation at Schneider Electric Digital twins’ reputation precedes, and with good reason. It is a highly effective tool that offers real-world... 


Sugar
End of sugar tax, stronger controls needed to curb 400% imports surge – SA Canegrowers
13th January 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Industry body SA Canegrowers has once again called on government to urgently scrap the Health Promotion Levy, or sugar tax, in light of a surge in imported sugar that is displacing locally produced... 


Global threat of cyber-fraud necessitates sharing intelligence, aligning standards – WEF report
13th January 2026 By: Schalk Burger

Cyber-enabled fraud has become a pervasive global threat, which also underscores the growing societal and economic impact of fraud as it spreads across regions and sectors. Geopolitical... 


Integra on accelerated federal permitting path for DeLamar
Integra on accelerated federal permitting path for DeLamar
13th January 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Canadian miner Integra Resources has secured a clearly defined and accelerated federal permitting schedule for its DeLamar heap leach gold-silver project in Idaho, US, materially reducing... 


Seifsa) CEO Tafadzwa Chibanguza
Seifsa will deepen sector advocacy to support infrastructure development, boost industries
12th January 2026 By: Schalk Burger

As infrastructure is repaired, expanded and modernised, the metals and engineering sector stands to benefit directly from increased demand for local manufacturing, fabrication and engineering... 


Top trends set to reshape logistics in 2026
12th January 2026

By:Nelson Teixeira - managing director of operations for Sub-Saharan Africa at FedEx Businesses that rely on the movement of goods are preparing for yet another year of transformative change.... 


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South Africa leads Africa’s renewable-energy transition, report shows
12th January 2026 By: Darren Parker

South Africa continues to lead Africa’s renewable-energy transition, offering a growing range of investable opportunities in wind, solar, biofuels and green hydrogen, according to the latest Forvis... 


Freight locomotives
Improved logistics, municipal service delivery, criminal justice key to GDP growth – Mavuso
12th January 2026 By: Schalk Burger

South Africa can unlock higher GDP growth by making progress in three critical areas, namely logistics infrastructure, local government service delivery and the effectiveness of its criminal... 


Concor’s Mulilo De Aar 2 South Wind Energy Facility project combines engineering excellence with environmental care at every step
Concor prioritises environmental stewardship at Mulilo De Aar 2 South Wind Energy Facility
12th January 2026

Concor’s role in the construction of Mulilo De Aar 2 South Wind Energy Facility in the Northern Cape, one of the company’s first fully wrapped Balance of Plant (BoP) contracts, extends far beyond... 


TLT Turbo Africa launches SMART Fan for mining
TLT Turbo Africa launches SMART Fan for mining
12th January 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Technology-driven mining and industrial fan and ventilation manufacturer TLT Turbo Africa on December 4 launched its new sustainable monitoring and airflow response technology (SMART) Fan for... 


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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... 


Waste tyres
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. 


Denzyl Macauley
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... 


gold bars
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... 


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Industrial Nozzles & Systems (Pty) Ltd
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Industrial Nozzles & Systems (Pty) Ltd (Est. 2000) exclusive representative in Southern Africa for LECHLER GmbH (Est. 1879) - Europe's leading...

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Lilak Aluminium

For over 15 years, Lilak Aluminium, a trusted leader in architectural extrusion supply, has delivered excellence to businesses like yours.

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ALBIS FLANGES (Pty) Ltd

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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Bell Equipment
Bell Equipment

As one of South Africa's leading manufacturers, Bell Equipment distributes and exports its wide range of heavy equipment globally to mining,...

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Advanced Fire Suppression Technologies
Advanced Fire Suppression Technologies

Established on 1 March, 2000, by Barries Barnard, Advanced Fire Suppression Technologies (AFST) and the Advanced Group stands as Sub-Saharan...

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Roytec Global (Pty) Ltd

Roytec Global is an international company specializing in liquid / solid and mineral separation technologies for the Mining and Industrial sectors.

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