US rare earths miner and processor MP Materials on Thursday reported a smaller-than-expected loss in the third quarter, helped by higher production and sales volumes of the strategic materials. MP... 

As COP29 unfolds in Azerbaijan from 11 to 22 November, the emphasis on renewable energy and sustainability is crucial, not just in Azerbaijan but across Africa. One company leading this... 

Gauteng’s e-Government Department and technology-driven surveillance solutions provider Vumacam have highlighted the success, thus far, of their public-private partnership (PPP) of using technology... 

State-owned electricity utility Eskom, with the South African government, has made significant progress in supporting battery energy storage systems (BESS), which is pivotal in ensuring energy... 

Increased public interest in environmental and safety issues has accelerated the demand for occupational health and safety (OHS) professionals, thereby creating opportunities for individuals with... 

Amid varying macroeconomic challenges affecting employees in the mining sector, greater emphasis should be placed on incentivising good safety behaviour at mining facilities in South Africa,... 

The prioritising of efficient health and safety practices through operational coaching is key in embedding the required habits and work routines for consistently safe working conditions and to... 

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) is urging municipalities to step up efforts to resolve pollution of South Africa’s rivers. Municipalities that are discharging raw sewerage into water... 

A new digital solution service has been launched with the aim of mitigating some of the challenges the automotive sector has battled for years, including fraud, high costs and deteriorating... 

South African pioneer of proximity detection systems Booyco Electronics continues to play a pivotal role in the quest for zero harm in the mining sector. Acknowledged as a leader in the field, the... 

Peak Rare Earths has announced a capital raising to support its momentum at the project as it advances towards a final investment decision. 

As energy demands continue to soar globally, South African businesses must make critical decisions to secure their future energy needs. The integration of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) with... 

With climate change perceived as one of the critical challenges threatening the viability of businesses, infrastructure and natural ecosystems, industry bodies Minerals Council South Africa and... 

Gold miner Regis Resources is taking legal action against the Australian government over a decision that has effectively halted its McPhillamys gold mine project in New South Wales. The ASX-listed... 

Financial services firm FNB's 5-Star Green rated Portside building, which is the tallest building in Cape Town, hosted sustainability awards the Earthshot Prize Awards 2024 from November 4 to 7.... 

Recognising the challenging business environment in South Africa and committed to driving positive change, the South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Sacci) has partnered with the... 

Public Works and Infrastructure Deputy Minister Sihle Zikalala has invited the built environment industry to introduce innovative construction solutions to ensure that infrastructure being built in... 

Following gold miners Gold Fields and AngloGold Ashanti’s announcement last year that they intend to enter into a joint venture (JV) in Ghana, the companies have advised it has not yet received the... 

Telecommunications company Vodacom South Africa and not-for-profit producer responsibility (EPR) organisation Circular Energy have partnered to divert growing volumes of electronic waste (e-waste)... 

JSE-listed paper and dissolving wood pulp (DP) manufacturer Sappi has exceeded its expectations for the financial year ended September 30, despite having reported a decrease of 6.4% year-on-year in... 

Concor won two prestigious Construction World Best Projects 2024 Awards for its impressive work, undertaken in joint venture with Lubocon Construction, on the Ash Disposal Facility (ADF) expansion... 

Shopping centre Sandton City, in Gauteng, has announced its interest in procuring renewable energy over the Independent Energy Pool (IEP) platform through the development and deployment of wheeled... 

Commodities from oil to metals and grains slid on Wednesday as the dollar strengthened, with investors increasingly pricing in that Donald Trump will win the US Presidential election. Trump has... 

Vuka Group and Africa’s Green Economy Summit are spearheading efforts to boost Africa's inclusive economic growth by connecting project owners with a global network of investors. This strategic... 

To achieve the economic growth necessary to tackle South Africa's very high levels of unemployment, it is vital that the public and private sectors collaborate in launching critical infrastructure... 

The Gautrain Management Agency (GMA) has scooped the 2024 Most Innovative Knowledge Enterprise (MIKE) South Africa Gold Award. The award recognises GMA’s efforts in harnessing its collective... 

As COP29 unfolds in Azerbaijan from 11 to 22 November, the emphasis on renewable energy and sustainability is crucial, not just in Azerbaijan but across Africa. One company leading this... 

The governments of South Africa and Chile have signed a memorandum of understanding to cooperate on fisheries and aquaculture. The countries will soon establish a joint technical committee to... 

The world's first wooden satellite, built by Japanese researchers, was launched into space on Tuesday, in an early test of using timber in lunar and Mars exploration. LignoSat, developed by Kyoto... 

ABB’s surveyed 412 mining leaders and experts about current progress on sustainability plans and the path to achieve them 77 percent see electrification, automation and digital technologies as key... 

Australia’s St Barbara on Tuesday announced plans to raise up to A$110-million to fast track the expansion of its Simberi gold mining operation, in Papua New Guinea. St Barbara aims to accelerate... 

The Canadian government on Monday released draft regulations that would cap emissions of greenhouse gases from the oil and gas sector by 35% from 2019 levels, slightly less than initially... 

Financial institution Rand Merchant Bank (RMB) has, in partnership with REdimension Capital and the Green Building Council of South Africa (GBCSA), released an environmental, social and governance... 

South Africa’s competition landscape is under intense scrutiny following the Competition Tribunal’s recent decision to block telecommunications firm Vodacom’s R14-billion acquisition of a... 

The Africa Renewables Investment Summit (ARIS) is set to return on 25 - 26 November 2024 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre 2 (CTICC 2), bringing together global and African leaders,... 

By: Cohen Appanah By 2027, global spending on digital transformation is projected to soar to USD 3.9 trillion — a sixfold increase from USD 588 billion in 2021. This astonishing growth reflects the... 

A recent webinar, hosted by Creamer Media Webinars on behalf of advanced filter supplier Donaldson, focused on advanced filtration solutions as a means to sustainable mining operations. The... 

Significant progress has been made on the R15-billion upgrade of the Moloto road which, once completed, is expected to help improve safety on one of the country’s most dangerous roads, remarked... 

JSE-listed real estate investment trust (Reit) Redefine Properties has posted a distributable income per share (DIPS) of 50.02c and a dividend of 42.52c apiece for the financial year ended August... 

Some oil explorers are “not satisfied” with South Africa’s long-awaited rules for the industry that were signed into law last month by President Cyril Ramaphosa, according to a lobby group. The... 

By: Ntsako Baloyi - senior manager within the Technology business at Accenture, Africa South Africa, I believe is at a talent and innovation tipping point. If we don’t act now, we risk falling even... 

Women-owned conference company Pinpoint Stewards are adamant to gather leaders in  Government and SOE’s at the end of November.  To ensure more women are able to join the leadership...