The Australian government will invest A$50-million in Liontown Resources to help ramp up operations and transition to underground mining at the project to boost domestic minerals supply. 

While steel company ArcelorMittal South Africa (AMSA) is facing ongoing challenges, the downstream steel industry continues to function, and it is anticipated that it will continue to thrive, says... 

Using cellular beams has enabled steel distributor Macsteel to ensure not only aesthetic appeal but also structural integrity and durability. This will be demonstrated by three key projects that... 

 Active pharmaceutical ingredients, dyes and specialty chemicals manufacturer Macsen Labs has recently announced a breakthrough in sodium-ion battery technology through the successful research and... 

Work has started on the fabrication of the reactor core. 

All project design work, fabrication and delivery of mechanical items have been completed.   

By: Rivendren Wayne Moodley – diagnostician, WearCheck (Virtual Showroom) In a world constantly in motion, where ambition shapes empires and innovation fuels the future, there exists a silent... 

Full flowsheet minerals processing supplier FLS has completed a significant upgrade to its polyurethane manufacturing facility in Delmas, Mpumalanga, to position the site as a key global hub for... 

Industrial solutions provider BMG has expanded its portfolio of motion control technologies with the introduction of Rollon linear guidance systems, designed for high efficiency in many industries,... 

The Water Research Commission ( WRC), in partnership  with the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS), m a r ke d a significant milestone with the official handover of the Vortex Settling Basin... 

Full flowsheet minerals processing supplier FLS has completed a significant upgrade to its polyurethane manufacturing facility in Delmas, Mpumalanga, to position the site as a key global hub for... 

From small beginnings in 1975 as Wetback Erection, South African mechanical and piping contractor Wetback Contracts has grown to become known for its quality and performance, celebrating a 50-year... 

The Western Australian government has welcomed the launch of the Kathleen Valley project, hailing it as a milestone for the nation’s critical minerals sector. 

The first shipment from Simandou has been accelerated to about November 2025. 

The direct impact of tariffs on forecast platinum demand in 2025 is estimated to total only 112 000 oz, or 1.4% of total demand. While the indirect risks through slower GDP growth over the next few... 

Africa’s infrastructure boom is unlocking a new wave of opportunities for the continent’s manufacturing sector, positioning local producers to drive industrialisation, create jobs, and foster... 

This week we profile Gianni Anić, MD and CEO of Wetback Contracts, which is involved in project management and project execution in the structural, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation,... 

The anticipated issuance date for the final environmental-impact statement and safety evaluation for the Construction Permit Application has been amended. 

South Africa’s platinum group metals (PGMs) and China’s green revolution have come together strongly in Shanghai at a hugely opportune time of changing global trading relationships and energy... 

Platinum Guild International (PGI), a worldwide marketing organisation dedicated to creating, expanding and strengthening consumer and trade markets for platinum jewellery, has shared findings from... 

Shanghai Platinum Week kicked-off today in China where the silver-white transition metal with the symbol Pt and atomic number 78 has been declared strategic under the State Council’s New Energy... 

Strategic partnerships between steel fabricators and hot dip galvanizers provide invaluable opportunities to improve efficiencies and quality control, states industry trade association, Hot Dip... 

Transnet operating division Transnet Engineering (TE) aims for its relatively new maritime business to reach R1-billion in turnover in the next eight to ten years, says TE manufacturing and ports... 

SEW-EURODRIVE South Africa is making strong progress in its strategy to become a key player in industrial gearboxes, drives and automation across the continent. Years of proactive planning and... 

In many heavy industries, nitrogen does not grab headlines but it quietly plays one of the most critical roles on site. Whether you are blanketing flammable liquids, purging pipelines or preventing... 

South Africa’s manufacturing sector remains a cornerstone of the nation’s economic growth and industrialisation ambitions, contributing approximately 13 % to GDP and employing over 1.6 million... 

Refinery services provider Heraeus finds in its latest precious metals appraisal that the platinum price, which currently averages $1 341/oz, will correct over the second half of the year. The... 

The newly named Cementation Africa is excited about setting the rebranded business on a new growth path. As part of preparations to operate outside of the Murray & Roberts Group, the new “own... 

Platinum Guild International (PGI) has highlighted the Tùsaire collection, created by Scottish-American jewellery designer Maeve Gillies using 3D-printing technology, as the first platinum-based... 

Toyota Gazoo Racing South Africa (TGRSA), together with SVR, have unveiled their new motorsport operations base – the Toyota Gazoo Racing Motorsport Hub, located in Kyalami, Gauteng. Construction... 

South Africa’s first locally manufactured nitrogen generator system NitraWeld, developed by nitrogen generator supplier Nitralife, allows for a “new level of flexibility and efficiency in... 

Cut costs. Cut downtime. Cut dependence. If your business relies on regular deliveries of oxygen or nitrogen whether in cylinders or liquid tanks, you are not in control of your process, your... 

Eskom has confirmed that it has a 5 GW pipeline of so-called ‘repowering’ projects at various stages of development on the sites of six coal power stations, including Komati, which has already... 

Donaldson and FHS highlight filtration solutions that extend component life, reduce downtime 

Transnet operating division Transnet Engineering (TE) aims for its relatively new maritime business to reach R1-billion in turnover in the next eight to ten years, says TE manufacturing and ports... 

Significant gains in gold mine production will lift total global gold supply by 1% this year, precious metals consultancy Metals Focus has revealed in its newly published ‘Gold Focus 2025’ report.... 

Tin, tantalum and lithium miner Andrada Mining has reported solid performance improvements at its Uis operation in Namibia, supported by enhancements from the company’s Continuous Improvement 2... 

Industrial company LTA Autecon’s metals and minerals division is on track to complete the supply, fabrication, delivery and installation of structural steelwork, mechanical, plate work and piping... 

SteelXperts, a black woman-owned and managed South African-based provider of quality steel fabrication and steel installation services, participated in the ground-breaking, Redstone CSP Project in... 

Since starting production early last year of its high-capacity, modular energy storage solution, the megaTower, South Africa’s largest and oldest lithium battery manufacturer Freedom Won has needed... 

Refining services provider Heraeus Precious Metals finds in its latest appraisal publication that China’s platinum jewellery and investment demand is still at the forefront of market fundamentals.... 

The University of Pretoria (UP) Solid Timber Competitiveness Programme aims to develop design processes and wood products that will enhance the competitiveness of the South African timber sector,...