In a society with catastrophic levels of unemployment, special economic zones (SEZs) could move South Africa beyond its current economic paralysis, says independent policy analysis and advocacy... 

South African mining company United Manganese of Kalahari (UMK) has said it will, for now, exclusively use rail transport for its manganese exports, with CE Malcolm Curror noting that it is... 

As South Africa’s energy crisis continues to disrupt industries, manufacturers are being urged to take decisive action to secure their energy future. Insights from the recent Africa Energy Indaba... 

March new-vehicle sales jumped by 12.5%, to 49 493 units, compared with the same month last year. The new passenger car market led the charge, soaring by 25.3%, to 33 447 units, driven by robust... 

By: Erick Wessels - Sales Director, RS South Africa The transport sector is responsible for an increasing share of the world’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and, from 2010 to 2019, it was the... 

Local manufacturer Pratley continues to grow well despite weaker economic conditions last year, comments CEO Andrew Pratley. The company aims to launch at least two or three new products every... 

The seasonally adjusted Absa Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) increased by four points to 48.7 in March. While the headline PMI remained in contractionary territory for a fifth consecutive month,... 

Miner Freeport-McMoRan lowered its forecast for first-quarter gold sales on Monday, after shipment timing issues in Indonesia led to a deferral of a portion of its quarterly production to future... 

Steel producer ArcelorMittal South Africa (AMSA) has announced that the wind down of its long steel business will be deferred for an initial period of at least six months, to August 31, after... 

The global representative body for the airline industry, the International Air Transport Association (IATA), has reported that global air cargo demand declined, year-on-year (y-o-y) in February,... 

South Africa recorded a preliminary trade balance surplus of R20.9-billion in February, attributable to exports of R164-billion and imports of R143.1-billion, inclusive of trade with Botswana,... 

JSE-listed chemicals group AECI will dispose of its wholly-owned water and process solutions subsidiary ImproChem Public Water business to a South African majority black-owned special purpose... 

The North American uranium market is grinding to a halt as US nuclear-power companies spooked by President Donald Trump’s tariff threats slow purchases and delay new contracts. US utility... 

South Africa must build trade relationships more widely owing to the risks to the economy from the tariffs imposed by the US administration under President Donald Trump, says business lobby... 

Australia boosted its forecast for income from commodity exports for this year, but maintained its outlook for drops to continue until the end of this decade as lower global demand pushes prices... 

A leading trade adviser is urging companies and individuals with interests in South Africa’s steel value chain to respond to the International Trade Administration Commission’s (Itac’s) call for... 

naamsa | The Automotive Business Council says it is “actively assessing” the potential impact of the 25% tariff imposed on vehicles and certain vehicle parts imported into the US announced by... 

First Quantum Minerals said on Thursday it would suspend public tours of its shuttered copper mine in Panama after the country's president said the Canadian miner should not give the impression... 

Last month's EU-South Africa Summit in Cape Town was a real eye-opener. It showed the depth of insight that Europe has in South Africa’s platinum group metals (PGMs) endowment, the ability of our... 

Potash development company Kore Potash has conditionally raised about $10.1-million, before expenses, the proceeds of which will provide sufficient working capital for the company to implement its... 

Kusile’s final unit – Unit 6 – has been synced to the national grid. 

Australian mining company Arafura Resources announced a binding offtake agreement with Traxys Europe for the supply of neodymium/praseodymium oxide from the project on March 20. 

Physical commodity trading company Trafigura Group has abandoned plans to build the plant. 

The African Rail Industry Association (ARIA) has welcomed the launch of a pre-procurement market sounding exercise by the South African government with regard to private sector participation (PSP)... 

Vesconite Bearings continues to supply cup liners and flat liners to the acclaimed South African Sishen Saldanha heavy-haul railway line, which uses these parts in the centre bowls of the bogie... 

Recent amendments to the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) regulatory framework, introduced on February 26, are expected to have significant implications for African exporters. The... 

Ford South Africa has shipped its first batch of locally produced plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) Rangers this week. During a showcase of the newly upgraded Silverton plant, in Pretoria,... 

Mali is forecasting a slight recovery in industrial gold output in 2025 on the assumption that mining giant Barrick Gold will resume operations after a months-long standoff with the government, a... 

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. 

Africa is experiencing a significant surge in the development of manufacturing and industrial parks, marking a pivotal shift towards strengthening local industries, creating employment... 

In a five-month trading update published on Tuesday, JSE-listed Barloworld says the performance of the group’s Mongolia business managed to somewhat counteract the contraction of its Equipment... 

Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe reports that discussions are under way within government and with manganese and chrome producers in an effort to halt the decline in domestic... 

The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement could play a crucial role in addressing key sustainable development challenges in Africa, the UN Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) 2025... 

ASX-listed Arrow Minerals has reported a maiden mineral resource of 185-million tonnes at 42.3% aluminium oxide (AI2O3) and 2.7% silicon oxide at the Niagara bauxite project, in Guinea. “This is an... 

The Democratic Republic of Congo may extend a suspension of cobalt exports beyond a planned four-month period as it considers ways to maintain higher prices for the electric-vehicle battery... 

Nanshan Aluminum International Holdings, a company backed by Glencore, declined in its Hong Kong trading debut, with sentiment for the top alumina producer in Southeast Asia impacted by falling... 

Western Australia’s resources sector injected a record A$150-billion into the national economy in the 2023/24 financial year, marking the largest outlay in a decade of economic contribution surveys... 

Western Australia-focused Fenix Resources has awarded a mining contract to MACA, a subsidiary of Thiess Group, for the development of its Beebyn-W11 iron-ore mine. The contract covers drill and... 

Industry organisation the Citrus Growers' Association of Southern Africa (CGA) says all available data project that exports are in line with the five-year average, which means there will be... 

Namibia has produced its first green hydrogen; India has announced subsidies worth $259-million for nine companies in its second green hydrogen auction;  China has fired the starting gun on a new... 

Transport Minister Barbara Creecy has launched an online request for information (RFI) process to test market appetite for potential private sector participation (PSP) investments in selected rail... 

Bismuth — a niche metal used in industries from paints to defense — has rallied spectacularly since early February, when Beijing triggered export curbs in response to US President Donald Trump’s...