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O’Flaherty signs up for another two years at recovering Metair
26th March 2025 By: Irma Venter

Metair CEO Paul O’Flaherty has agreed to extend his term until December 31, 2028. “We are very pleased that Paul has agreed to extend his tenure,” says Metair chairperson Thandeka Mgoduso. 


City of Cape Town, SACPCMP sign professional construction skills partnership
26th March 2025 By: Schalk Burger

The City of Cape Town (CoCT) has signed a partnership agreement with industry regulator the South African Council for the Project and Construction Management Professions (SACPCMP) to... 


Mann + Hummel automotive aftermarket president and GM Cedric Dackam
Mann + Hummel opens Gauteng factory – its first in Africa
26th March 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Filtration solutions manufacturer Mann + Hummel has opened its first factory in Africa, in Kempton Park, Gauteng. “This is a new chapter for Mann + Hummel South Africa, which started here in a... 


Forestry, Fisheries, and the Environment Minister Dr Dion George
Decision on Eskom’s application for more air pollution exemptions to be announced on March 31
26th March 2025 By: Terence Creamer

Forestry, Fisheries, and the Environment Minister Dr Dion George will on March 31 announce a decision regarding Eskom’s application for additional minimum emission standards (MES) exemptions for... 


Trackunit unveils new solutions at Bauma to accelerate customer digital innovation
26th March 2025

Seamless integration in single-pane view offers significant cost-cutting benefits Bauma visitors gain first chance to see the IrisX platform up close First showing of Trackunit Luna, a multi-AI... 


Glencore mine spews more methane than it reports, study finds
26th March 2025 By: Bloomberg

Glencore’s Hail Creek coal mine in Australia emits between three and eight times more methane than it reports, according to a new study, calling into question the accuracy of conventional... 


GIFA and Baker Baynes Sign Landmark MOU to Advance Digital Transformation in Architecture and Engineering
GIFA and Baker Baynes Sign Landmark MOU to Advance Digital Transformation in Architecture and Engineering
26th March 2025

The Gauteng Institute for Architecture (GIFA) and Baker Baynes have officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen collaboration in driving digital transformation within the... 


Panama has not authorised visits to the Cobre Panama copper mine
Panama has not authorised visits to the Cobre Panama copper mine
26th March 2025 By: Reuters

Panama has not authorised visits to First Quantum's shuttered Cobre Panama mine, the country's Ministry of Commerce and Industry said in a statement on Tuesday. "Any entry of third parties to... 


South African economic growth could triple this year, Absa says
26th March 2025 By: Bloomberg

South Africa looks set for much better growth in 2025 thanks to increased spending and investment, according to analysts at Absa Group, though a cooling of relations with the US may dim the... 


From left: Teda trade and investment board committee chairperson Jan Mocke; Agricultural Business Chamber of South Africa chief economist Wandile Sihlobo; MMC for economic development and spatial planning Sarah Mabotsa; Ntiyiso Consulting group chief adviser Miyelani Holeni; and Teda CEO Dr Lardo Stander
Tshwane summit hears PPPs key for driving growth, creating employment
25th March 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

As the City of Tshwane, in Gauteng, continues to face challenges such as poverty and high unemployment rates, South Africa’s new multi-party administration is taking action to enable economic... 


DigiMine rockface with blasting initiation system
Wits Mining Institute showcases new-generation electronic blasting initiation system
25th March 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The Wits Mining Institute (WMI) has demonstrated to students and media the latest blasting initiation technology it is using in its simulated DigiMine as part of practical learning for students and... 


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Schreiber touts digital transformation at launch of border anti-corruption forum
25th March 2025 By: Thabi Shomolekae

Home Affairs Minister Dr Leon Schreiber on Tuesday called technology “our greatest ally” in the fight against fraud and corruption, as he addressed the launch of the Border Management and... 


Final call for entries for Africa Supply Chain Excellence Awards
Final call for entries for Africa Supply Chain Excellence Awards
25th March 2025

Time is running out to enter the 2025 Africa Supply Chain Excellence Awards. The organisers urge businesses and individuals working in the supply chain management field to submit their entries... 


NMR advances Blackjack restart for first gold pour in third quarter
24th March 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed Native Mineral Resources (NMR) is progressing its restart activities at the Blackjack processing plant and Charters Towers assets in north Queensland, targeting its first gold pour in... 


Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Dr Blade Nzimande
TIA names 2025 Cleantech Innovation Programme – South Africa winner
24th March 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Government incubation organisation the Technology Innovation Agency (TIA) has selected AB Farms, led by entrepreneur Mogale Maleka, as the winner of the 2025 Global Cleantech Innovation Programme –... 


BC unveils mineral claims consultation rules
BC unveils mineral claims consultation rules
24th March 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

The British Columbia government has introduced a new Mineral Claims Consultation Framework (MCCF) to comply with a court ruling mandating Indigenous consultation before granting mineral claims.... 


Schneider Electric and Humana People to People formalise intent to collaborate on energy access and socio-economic development
Schneider Electric and Humana People to People formalise intent to collaborate on energy access and socio-economic development
24th March 2025

Schneider Electric, a global leader in energy management and automation, and Humana People to People,a network of 29 national NGOs working for the sustainable development of vulnerable communities... 


Mathe Group saves thousands of tons of CO2 by recycling 1m tyres
Mathe Group saves thousands of tons of CO2 by recycling 1m tyres
24th March 2025

The recycling of one-million waste radial truck tyres in KwaZulu-Natal has saved between 45 500 t and 71 500 t of CO₂ emissions since 2017 – a significant achievement for South Africa’s largest... 


Precious Ramushu
Exxaro celebrates women in mining
21st March 2025

Precious Ramushu is a Blasting Technician at Leeuwpan Mine.  She started her career as a graduate intern, where she gained hands on experience in mining and blasting operations. She holds a BTech... 


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Kayelekera uranium restart project, Malawi – update
21st March 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Uranium developer Lotus Resources has announced the signing of a binding contract with a major North American power utility for the sale of 600 000 lb of uranium. 


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Sustainability, innovation imperative to accessing private capital
21st March 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

The need to ensure that Africa, with an abundance of critical minerals, benefits from their extraction and beneficiation, and the consequent economic development, was a key takeaway from this... 


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Mixed reaction to African oil, gas opportunities – GlobalData
21st March 2025 By: Lynne Davies

Investors are responding to opportunities in Africa’s oil and gas sector with optimism and caution, influenced by a variety of geopolitical and economic challenges across the continent, says data... 


African mining solutions towards auto sector proposed
21st March 2025 By: Donna Slater

A range of solutions for commodity-rich African countries to work on with the automotive sector in a re-think of industrial policy around critical minerals were proposed during a high-level... 


MTN, Ghana ink AI, coding and digital skills agreement
21st March 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

Telecommunications giant MTN Group and the government of Ghana have signed a landmark agreement that will equip young Ghanaians with artificial intelligence (AI), coding and digital skills. The... 


February sales up, exports down, Suzuki moves into second spot
21st March 2025 By: Irma Venter

February new-vehicle sales in the domestic market improved by 7.3%, to 47 978 units, compared with the same month last year. It is also the second month this year that importer Suzuki has taken... 


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Policy coherence seen as key to scaling up SA’s circular economy
21st March 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

With increasing pressure being placed on South Africa’s municipal dumps amid growing waste generation, promoting a circular economy could provide valuable solutions while potentially creating new... 


An image showing Ndalamo Resources acquiring the Wonderfontein coal mine from Umsimbithi Mining
Ndalamo Resources acquires Wonderfontein coal mine
20th March 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

South African midtier mining company Ndalamo Resources has acquired the Wonderfontein coal mine, in Mpumalanga, from Umsimbithi Mining. This acquisition marks Ndalamo’s first wholly owned operating... 


Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Minister Dr Dion George
DFFE announces initiatives to promote sustainable management of South Africa’s plantations
20th March 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Minister Dr Dion George has announced initiatives that are expected to significantly contribute to the sustainable management of South Africa’s State-owned... 


Nedbank CIB Markets Research Head Arnold van Graan.
PGM market adjusts to shifting supply and demand, Nedbank CIB reports
20th March 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Shifting investment priorities and geopolitical uncertainty continue to shape the outlook for commodities, with platinum group metals (PGMs) facing unique pressures, Nedbank CIB markets research... 


Hybrid work: How to keep it human
Hybrid work: How to keep it human
20th March 2025

While hybrid work and digital transformation have yielded visible benefits for many companies, it has also brought challenges, especially in respect of effective knowledge-sharing and innovation... 


UP Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology dean Wynand Steyn and Epiroc strategic director of university partnerships Angel Tobar
Epiroc, UP sign MoU to establish Epiroc Academic and Research Forum
20th March 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Mining equipment manufacturer Epiroc and the University of Pretoria (UP) – through its Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology (EBIT) – have signed a memorandum of... 


ICMM environment director Hayley Zipp
ICMM publishes new biodiversity protection, restoration guidance for mining, metals sector
20th March 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Mining and metals advocacy group ICMM has published new guidance to help mining and metals companies achieve and maintain no net loss of biodiversity at their operations, as well as to strive for... 


First phase of Scatec's Mmadinare Solar Cluster in Botswana achieves commercial operation
20th March 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Renewable-energy company Scatec has achieved the successful commercial operation of the first 50 MW phase of the 100 MW Mmadinare Solar Cluster in Botswana, which was developed in partnership with... 


SARB Governor Lesetja Kganyago
South Africa set to alter course on rates until ‘dust settles’: Day Guide
20th March 2025 By: Bloomberg

The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) is set to look past a smaller-than-expected rise in prices last month and keep borrowing costs unchanged while it assesses the impact that US President Donald... 


Risk down, performance up - building a resilient safety culture for lasting success
Risk down, performance up - building a resilient safety culture for lasting success
20th March 2025

By: Sian Thurtell - Chief Operations Officer, KBC Health & Safety Those in high-risk industries understand that safety is not just a concern, but a fundamental requirement for sustainable success.... 


Gold climbs to record high as Fed signals two rate cuts in 2025
Gold climbs to record high as Fed signals two rate cuts in 2025
20th March 2025 By: Reuters

Gold rose to an all-time high on Thursday as the Federal Reserve hinted at two possible interest rate cuts this year, bolstering bullion's appeal amid ongoing geopolitical and economic woes. Spot... 


West Red Lake CEO Shane Williams speaks at the opening of the Madsen camp.
West Red Lake restarts Madsen mill, draws additional funding
20th March 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Minerals exploration and development company West Red Lake Gold Mines has restarted milling operations at the Madsen mine in Ontario, marking a significant step toward production as gold prices... 


Deep-sea miners are set to dig for critical minerals, even if rules aren't done
Deep-sea miners are set to dig for critical minerals, even if rules aren't done
20th March 2025 By: Bloomberg

As companies seek to extract critical minerals used in electric vehicle batteries and other green technologies from the deep sea, a showdown is under way over when and whether to allow mining of... 


Tariff risk unleashes record copper shipments bound for US ports
Tariff risk unleashes record copper shipments bound for US ports
20th March 2025 By: Bloomberg

The US is about to be flooded with a massive wave of copper as a worldwide dash to front-run potential tariffs by US President Donald Trump comes to a head. Between 100 000 and 150 000 metric tons... 


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Policy coherence seen as key to scaling up SA’s circular economy
20th March 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

With increasing pressure being placed on South Africa’s municipal dumps amid growing waste generation, promoting a circular economy could provide valuable solutions while potentially creating new... 


Preventing mining in agricultural land
Preventing mining on agricultural land
19th March 2025

There is a long history of conflict between farmers and entities looking to prospect and mine on agricultural land in South Africa. However, the complexities involved in navigating this conflict... 


Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson
Cesa, Macpherson reflect on public works progress and imperatives
18th March 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

In the spirit of “engineering the future we want” Consulting Engineers South Africa (Cesa) president David Leukes opened this year’s Cesa Infrastructure Indaba by emphasising the importance of... 


South African global business services sector seeks to attract more foreign investment
18th March 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

South Africa’s national global business services sector representative body, Business Process Enabling South Africa (BPESA) on Tuesday launched its refreshed sector value proposition. This is... 


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