The Presidential Climate Commission (PCC) has appointed Dorah Modise as executive director, effective from February 24, 2025, following the retirement of Dr Crispian Olver, who President Cyril... 

Diversified metals processor Jubilee Metals, which has operations in South Africa and Zambia, has reported increased disruptions at its Roan facilities, in Zambia, owing to unplanned power outages... 

Growth in South Africa cannot occur without underlying structural reforms and, to accelerate the implementation of structural reforms, effective collaboration between business, labour and... 

JSE-listed energy and automotive manufacturing holding company Metair has finalised the acquisition of automotive parts distributor AutoZone for R278.5-million after the remaining conditions... 

First Nation Taykwa Tagamou Nation (TTN) will invest $20-million of its capital in TSX-V-listed Canada Nickel Company for an 8.4% interest in the nickel company. The transaction is aimed at... 

South Africa's biggest e-commerce retailer, Takealot, has hired thousands of personal shoppers to help it penetrate townships and rural areas and fend off increased competition from global rivals,... 

From the moment Mpho Putsoenyane's daughter Hlompho was born in Zamdela, a South African township beside the smokestacks and gas flares of Sasol's oldest coal-to-liquid refinery, the baby struggled... 

The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy’s (DMRE’s) review of mining regulations, which started a year ago, provides the chance to relook and unlock the true potential of South Africa’s... 

The partnership between producer responsibility organisation Polyco and the Western Cape Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning (DEA&DP) has led to waste reclaimers being... 

Southern African Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (Savca) says South Africa’s private capital market has demonstrated remarkable resilience despite global economic challenges. The... 

Rio Tinto Group plans to invest $2.5-billion in a new lithium mine in Argentina in a win for President Javier Milei’s efforts to deregulate the country’s economy and lure foreign investment. The... 

Globally diversified mining and metals company South32 expects to obtain approval for its Worsley Alumina mine development project – a mine life extension project – from the Western Australia state... 

A new bolted-tank design is gaining momentum in tailings retreatment operations, offering significant improvements in cost savings, construction time and operational efficiency. This design,... 

With South Africa’s roads having to withstand increased traffic volumes, owing to struggling ports and rail infrastructure issues, the South African National Roads Agency Limited (Sanral) has... 

In its endeavours to develop its Prieska copper/zinc mine (PCZM) and the Okiep copper project (OCP) – both located in the Northern Cape, of South Africa – copper-focused developer Orion Minerals... 

Integrated service provider SGS Bateman played a “pivotal role” as the engineering, procurement and construction management (EPCM) contractor for midtier gold producer Pan African Resources’... 

The Mogale Tailings Retreatment (MTR) operation of midtier gold producer Pan African Resources (PAR) has significantly curbed illegal mining activities in the vicinity of its operations in the West... 

While the global transition to a low-carbon economy remains crucial, the pace of the transition must be pragmatic to balance energy affordability, security and development, says nonprofit coal... 

The National Nuclear Regulator has invited public comment on environmental, health and safety issues regarding the request by Eskom to alter its licence for the transient interim storage facility... 

As another tumultuous year closes, global political tectonic plates are still shifting, causing political earthquakes and violent eruptions across the US, Europe, the Middle East and Africa. The... 

Enhanced collaboration between government, the private sector and civil society, along with the deployment of technological innovations, will help address the sanitation-related challenges... 

New-vehicle sales in November continued the positive momentum seen in October,  increasing by 8.1%, to 48 585 units, compared with the same month last year. naamsa | The Automotive Business Council... 

Trade and industrial policy will play a more prominent and potentially more destabilising role given that President-elect Donald Trump has signalled his intention to leverage tariffs as part of his... 

The gold price has increased by more than 28% year-to-date in dollars, trading 22% higher on average this year than during 2023, the World Gold Council reported on Thursday, December 12. Gold’s... 

Diversified mining company Rio Tinto has approved a $2.5-billion investment to expand the Rincon project, in Argentina – the company's first commercial scale lithium operation – demonstrating its... 

President Cyril Ramaphosa on Thursday reiterated South Africa’s call for the silencing of guns across Africa, which he described as a necessary precondition for stability, economic growth and... 

Plastics SA, in collaboration with the Chemical and Allied Industries’ Association (CAIA), has reaffirmed its commitment to the global fight against plastic pollution following the Fifth Session of... 

China will impose tougher curbs on the amount of methane released during coal extraction in an effort to reduce emissions of the powerful climate-warming gas, the environment ministry said on... 

South African food producer Premier Group has 1.1-billion rand ($60.91-million) available for acquisitions, it said on Tuesday, after reporting a 32.4% rise in interim profit. Already, the group,... 

The Coega Development Corporation (CDC) recently hosted Global Auxiliary of Companies (Global Aux) CEO Mika’il Ali Kote to the Coega special economic zone (SEZ) in the Eastern Cape. Global Aux is a... 

AutoJet Systems are proof that innovation and technology can drive progress in the food industry, ensuring that every bite is safer, tastier, and more consistent than ever before. 

Cyber risk is a top concern for CIOs and CISOs around the world, but the risks to data and IT infrastructure are not all in cyberspace. Physical security also plays a crucial role in protecting... 

Author: Lian Kun -BESS Solution Manager of Huawei Southern Africa Digital Power With the rising integration of renewable energy sources, power grids are increasingly influenced by high proportions... 

Long-burning briquettes that are sustainable and environment-friendly are now available for South African braai lovers. Using macadamia nut shells as a raw material, Shisa Eco-briquettes help... 

Two new products that aim to secure construction sites and prevent operations from becoming targets of criminal activities, are now available. EnviraBar and EnviraMesh products from GFRP Tech are... 

Businesses must act now to address growing climate risks or face steep financial losses, the World Economic Forum (WEF) stresses in two new reports. Companies that delay could see up to 7% of... 

South Africa’s inflation rate crept up by less-than-expected in November, creating room for the central bank to deliver another cut in borrowing costs next month. The consumer price index rose 2.9%... 

Industry bodies South Africa Wine and Vinpro expect an improvement in this year’s first harvest wine grape crop, compared with the previous year’s record low yield of 1.18-million tonnes. Early... 

The trends that helped propel gold to record levels this year look set to continue in 2025, according to the ‘Precious Metals Forecast 2025’ published by German precious metals trader Heraeus... 

By: Obinna Uche - Sales Director, Power Systems Division at Schneider Electric Anglophone West Africa The African switchgear market presents numerous opportunities for development.  According to... 

Calgary-based Volt Lithium has entered into a field study agreement with Wellspring Hydro to trial its proprietary direct lithium extraction (DLE) technology in North Dakota’s Bakken formation.... 

BHP Group and Rio Tinto Group allowed environments on their Australian mining sites where female staff faced systemic sexual harassment and gender discrimination, according to two class actions...