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Canada announces steel tariffs on some trade partners to protect domestic industry
16th July 2025 By: Reuters

Prime Minister Mark Carney on Wednesday said Canada will introduce a tariff rate quota for countries with which it has free trade agreements, excluding the United States, to protect the domestic... 


Mpact expects interim Ebitda to decrease by 15%, operating profit by 26%
16th July 2025 By: Schalk Burger

JSE-listed paper and plastics packaging and recycling company Mpact says it expects to report a 15% decrease in earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (Ebitda) and a 26%... 


CLEAN-UP & RECYCLE SA WEEK 2025: Make A Difference Where You Work, Live And Play
CLEAN-UP & RECYCLE SA WEEK 2025: Make A Difference Where You Work, Live And Play
16th July 2025

South Africans are once again being called to action this spring as Clean-Up & Recycle SA Week 2025 takes place from 15-20 September 2025. Organised annually by Plastics SA, the umbrella body... 


Japanese ratings agency gives the Africa Finance Corporation an A+ rating
16th July 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

African infrastructure and industrial development finance institution, Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), has been given a long-term issuer credit rating of A+ by the Japan Credit Rating Agency... 


Not an afterthought – integrating healthcare technology at the very beginning
Not an afterthought – integrating healthcare technology at the very beginning
16th July 2025

By: Thabang Byl - Buildings Segment Lead at Schneider Electric Today’s modern healthcare facilities have, respectfully, moved beyond bricks, mortar and medical equipment to now include... 


Cape Town gears up for the debut of four premier industry expos
Cape Town gears up for the debut of four premier industry expos
16th July 2025

Securex South Africa, A-OSH EXPO, Facilities Management Expo, and Firexpo — four of the country’s leading industry trade shows — will make their Western Cape debut from 21 to 23 October 2025 at the... 


B20 South Africa to place spotlight on manufacturing, supply chains, global trade reform
15th July 2025 By: Darren Parker

This year’s B20 has given manufacturing a special prominence that previous B20s had not done, B20 South Africa head of secretariat Anthony Costa said at the Manufacturing Indaba, in Sandton, on... 


Gauteng Department of Economic Development MEC Lebogang Maile
Manufacturing the key to Africa’s economic future amid global instability, Maile says
15th July 2025 By: Darren Parker

Given the current global geopolitical instability, Gauteng Department of Economic Development MEC Lebogang Maile says it is becoming increasingly evident that the future of Africa lies in its... 


Driving scalable, secure innovation in a decade-long ICT partnership between The Aurum Institute and Datacentrix
Driving scalable, secure innovation in a decade-long ICT partnership between The Aurum Institute and Datacentrix
15th July 2025

The Aurum Institute, an innovative African non-profit organisation focused on health research and systems, has partnered with leading hybrid IT systems integrator and managed services provider,... 


South Africa's Rand Refinery gold.
Gold remains well-positioned in current macro landscape, World Gold Council reports
15th July 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Gold enters the second half of 2025 coming off an exceptionally strong start to the year – up 26% – shaped by a weaker US dollar, persistent geopolitical risk, robust investor demand, and continued... 


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Local government may soon have no choice but to buy electric buses – MAN SA boss
15th July 2025 By: Irma Venter

A strong global push towards using fully electric buses in cities, coupled with South Africa’s lethargic progress – if any – towards clean fuel, may soon leave local city councils with no... 


The 1 MW ground-mounted solar installation at the Zuurgat Farm
Solarise Africa commissions 1 MW solar plant for Northern Cape farm
15th July 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Energy-as-a-service company Solarise Africa has commissioned a 1 MW ground-mounted solar installation at the Zuurgat Farm, near Hopetown, in the Northern Cape, for farming enterprise Genade... 


Bargaining Councils Can Play a Meaningful role in Combatting Construction Mafia Disruptions
15th July 2025

South Africa’s construction sector is being systematically undermined by criminal syndicates. Commonly referred to as the “construction mafia,” these groups extort, intimidate, and sabotage... 


Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Deputy Minister Narend Singh
Singh outlines six priority areas for G20 Environment and Climate Sustainability Working Group
14th July 2025 By: Darren Parker

In his opening address at the second G20 Environment and Climate Sustainability Working Group (ECSWG) meeting, which was held in the Kruger National Park, in Mpumalanga, on July 14, Forestry,... 


Tyranna to acquire 70% of Maongo project in Angola
14th July 2025 By: Darren Parker

ASX-listed Tyranna Resources has entered into agreements to acquire a 70% interest in the Maongo copper/gold project, located 25 km northeast of the port city of Namibe, in Angola. The Maongo... 


Bowen Coking Coal scales back Burton operations, seeks financing alternatives
Bowen Coking Coal scales back Burton operations, seeks financing alternatives
14th July 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Queensland miner Bowen Coking Coal has moved to reduce operations at its Burton Mine Complex, shifting to an owner-operator model and cutting production in response to a downturn in global steel... 


What sets AfriSam apart is the quality behind every bag
AfriSam says what goes into in matters
14th July 2025

In a country building towards a better future, what we put into our infrastructure today determines its value tomorrow. From homes and schools to highways and water systems, South Africa’s... 


Barrick president and CEO Mark Bristow
Construction of Lumwana’s $2bn super pit expansion under way
11th July 2025 By: Darren Parker

Construction of the $2-billion super pit expansion project at NYSE- and TSX-listed Barrick Mining Corp’s Lumwana mine, in Zambia, is well under way, accelerating its transformation into a Tier 1... 


Platinum-based hydrogen fuel cells providing power solutions for data centres
11th July 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

The International Energy Agency estimates global electricity demand from data centres to more than double to about 945 TWh – more than the entire electricity consumption of Japan today – by 2030.... 


New Sustainable Hospitality Expo Launches to Meet Surging Demand for Green Tourism in Africa
New Sustainable Hospitality Expo Launches to Meet Surging Demand for Green Tourism in Africa
11th July 2025

In a strategic move to address the rapidly expanding green economy, integrating small and medium-sized business suppliers within the value chain, the inaugural Sustainable Hospitality Expo will... 


Pandora jewellery
Jewellery industry’s Blue List to differentiate, substantiate ESG claims
11th July 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

After drawing up a draft document called The Blue List in May and launching a four-month consultation period to garner inputs, World Jewellery Confederation (CIBJO) has unpacked the necessity of... 


From left to right;  Nozipho Zitha, Johan Reyneke, Johann Janse van Rensburg and Tshidi Ngobeni.
PMC, LH Marthinusen launch robotics, coding initiative at a local high school
11th July 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Copper miner Palabora Mining Company (PMC) and transformer manufacturer LH Marthinusen (LHM) have partnered to establish a fully equipped robotics and coding classroom at Frans du Toit High School,... 


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Shell gets permission to drill off South Africa's west coast
11th July 2025 By: Reuters

Shell has been granted environmental authorisation to drill up to five deep-water wells off South Africa's west coast, the company said on Friday. The oil major applied for authorisation last year... 


Misima mine in Papua New Guinea
Kingston clears debt, eyes copper growth after A$50m Misima boost
11th July 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

ASX-listed Kingston Resources has received the first A$50-million cash payment from Ok Tedi Mining following completion of the previously announced sale of its Misima gold project in Papua New... 


A map showing the location of Total's LNG project in Mozambiqe
Mozambique’s $57bn of LNG projects get reboot despite risk
11th July 2025 By: Bloomberg

Four years after terrorist attacks halted a massive liquefied natural gas project in Mozambique, momentum behind $57-billion in facilities that will export the fuel is picking up. TotalEnergies SE... 


Distributor champions longevity with Shell Corena compressor oils
11th July 2025

In an era of frequent loadshedding and voltage fluctuations, the reliability of compressors is under growing threat and lubricant distributor Atlas Oil & Chemical warns that repeated tripping of... 


Mine experts inspecting a site
Mali mine set for fast-tracked development
11th July 2025 By: Devina Haripersad

Emerging West African gold developer Cora Gold is focusing on fast-tracking the construction of its flagship Sanankoro mine with the permitting, financing and technical updating of key works so... 


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Fastener innovations aid efficiency, reliability
11th July 2025 By: Trent Roebeck

Transitioning to the adoption of increasingly innovative technology is facilitating access to modern, high-performance fasteners for numerous industrial applications. Industrial products and... 


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Challenges hinder SEZ potential
11th July 2025 By: Nadine Ramdass

Despite the anticipated impact of special economic zones (SEZ) in driving industrial and regional development, several challenges, such as the existence of silos and a lack of differentiation, have... 


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Shifting trade dynamic presents Africa-China opportunities
11th July 2025 By: Nadine Ramdass

Driven by its core vision to drive Africa’s growth, financial services provider Standard Bank’s initiatives aim to create meaningful trade linkages and unlock economic opportunities for African... 


Stack of gold bars
Loma Larga gold project, Ecuador
11th July 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

The updated feasibility study is on track for completion in the second quarter of 2025. 


Drill core from the Springpole project
Springpole gold project, Canada – update
11th July 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Mishkeegogamang First Nation and First Mining Gold have signed a long-term relationship agreement covering the project. 


Image of graphite from the Orom-Cross project
Orom-Cross graphite project, Uganda – update
11th July 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Blencowe Resources has completed the Stage 7 drilling programme, which has confirmed the continuity of mineralisation. 


South Africa's retail sector can thrive in 2025 and beyond, says BMR forecast
10th July 2025 By: Schalk Burger

According to the Bureau of Market Research’s (BMR’s) 'Macroeconomic and retail trade sales forecast for South Africa 2025' report, retailers that are agile, responsive and informed by robust market... 


Image of igus robots in a factory setting
Robots in action at Expo
10th July 2025

igus South Africa says it is gearing up for a dynamic display at KwaZulu-Natal’s Industrial Technology Exhibition (KITE) 2025 taking place from 22 to 24 July at the Durban Exhibition Centre. The... 


Taseko publishes updated plan for Yellowhead
Taseko publishes updated plan for Yellowhead
10th July 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Base metals miner Taseko Mines has released an updated technical report for its Yellowhead copper project in British Columbia, highlighting the long-term value creation that it has managed since... 


Smart telematics unlock efficiency in South Africa’s transport and logistics sector
10th July 2025

As South Africa continues to grapple with inefficiencies across its transport and logistics infrastructure, smart technology is emerging as a powerful lever for progress. According to Michelle De... 


Holistic view, specific green transition strategies can deliver growth for African industries
10th July 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Rather than adopting green innovations just for the sake of it, Africa must focus on the sustainable growth that can be achieved through the local use of green technologies and innovations across... 


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Grain SA backs agri budget, new policy direction envisioned by Steenhuisen
10th July 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Industry body Grain SA has declared its support for the new policy direction outlined in Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen’s 2025/26 budget vote speech, which was presented to Parliament on... 


Arctic Blue buys DO27 kimberlite, explores underwater remote mining potential
9th July 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Canadian private company Arctic Blue Diamonds has secured an 89.7% controlling interest in the WO diamond project, home to one of the country’s biggest undeveloped diamond-bearing kimberlites,... 


Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Blade Nzimande
Underfunding a grave concern in this year’s DSTI budget allocation
9th July 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI) has received an allocation of R9.06-billion for 2025/26, which adds to a consolidated government expenditure on innovation, science and... 


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Trade conditions steady, but uneasy – Sacci
9th July 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

As the trade environment experiences tensions caused by global trade uncertainty and local subdued economic performance and high levels of unemployment, the South Africa Chamber of Commerce and... 


Schneider Electric launches its first Innovation Hub in Africa
Schneider Electric launches its first Innovation Hub in Africa
9th July 2025

Energy and automation company Schneider Electric launched its first Innovation Hub in Africa at its new head office in Midrand, Gauteng. The Innovation Hub now forms part of Schneider Electric’s... 


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