Following the announcement by US President Donald Trump on April 2 that South Africa would be subjected to 30% tariffs on its exports to the US, banker and academic Colin Coleman has said there is... 

The South African Photovoltaic Industry Association (SAPVIA) has welcomed State-owned utility Eskom’s decision to extend its zero-registration fee policy and free smart meter installation for... 

JSE- and NYSE-listed Gold Fields has been shortlisted as a finalist in the Decarbonising Mining Awards 2025 category for ‘Excellence in Decarbonisation Strategy and Implementation by a Mining... 

Copper plunged more than 5% to trade below $9 000 a ton, in the biggest drop since July 2022, as worries over the impact of a worsening trade war sparked a heavy selloff in industrial metals and... 

The world has no choice but to press on with climate commitments despite the United States pulling out of a key international accord, given the threats posed by global warming and the progress... 

China announced additional tariffs of 34% on US goods on Friday, the most serious escalation in a trade war with President Donald Trump that has fed fears of a recession and triggered a global... 

TSX-V-listed Pasofino Gold has entered into a binding term sheet for cooperation and support with its 50.8% shareholder, Hummingbird Resources, and its parent company Nioko Resources Corporation.... 

A recent webinar hosted by Creamer Media Webinars on behalf of the newly rebranded Sustainability and ESG Africa Conference and Expo (SEACon) provided critical insights into how US President Donald... 

By: Thabang Byl - Buildings Segment Lead at Schneider Electric  Buildings are by its very nature energy intensive.  Fortunately, there are well-known solutions that allow businesses and facility... 

The adoption of the Global Industry Standard on Tailings Management (GISTM) is significantly shaping mine closure strategies in West Africa, says mining consultancy SRK Consulting principal... 

Governments in West Africa can promote long-term development in the mining and power sectors by adopting strategic approaches and strengthening fiscal regimes with transparent, stable policies,... 

As the global sugarcane industry faces growing pressures, leading to factory closures, job losses and reduced cultivation, it is essential to diversify beyond traditional sugar products and... 

Listen very carefully; I shall say this only once: “Bolstering employment through job retention!” What do you make of such a slogan? You might find it uninspiring, point out its contradictions or... 

Ever since allegations of corruption and mismanagement against State-owned entity the South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) started to surface late last year, the organisation has been under... 

Off-grid sanitation technology is now operational at two pilot sites in Strandfontein and Macassar, with three new sites to be added by the end of June, says the City of Cape Town (CoCT). The city... 

Developments in those transport sectors hitherto dominated by Transnet reflect not only a belated acknowledgement of South Africa’s fiscal predicament, but also a growing awareness of the risk... 

The European Commission has designated the GalliCam project as a strategic project. 

Lotus Resources has signed two agreements with the Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi to connect the project to the national grid. 

Africa-focused gold developer Toubani Resources has announced an agreement with the Mali government to develop the project. 

Ever since allegations of corruption and mismanagement against State-owned entity the South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) started to surface late last year, the organisation has been under... 

Aim-listed Strategic Minerals recorded 38% year-on-year growth in sales volumes from the Cobre magnetite mine, in New Mexico, during the quarter ended March 31. The 17 162 t of magnetite sold in... 

financing from World Bank Group member the International Finance Corporation (IFC). The funding will accelerate Raxio’s expansion of facilities powering technologies like AI, cloud computing and... 

South African telecommunications giant MTN Group president and CEO Ralph Mupita has been elected as GSMA deputy chairperson, serving until the end of 2026. Mupita will support GSMA chairperson... 

South Africa’s ruling coalition risks unravelling after a dispute between its main members over proposed tax increases deepened, pummelling the rand. Tensions within the alliance were already... 

Having first switched to DAF Trucks in 2024, Commodity Logistix Managers Africa (CLM Africa) is in the process of ‘beefing up’ its rapidly growing side tipper fleet with a further ten DAF units.... 

Commodities including oil, copper and agricultural products fell on Thursday as US President Donald Trump's aggressive tariffs on key trading partners fuelled fears of a global recession, while... 

President Donald Trump's new tariffs sent shockwaves through markets on Thursday, with the dollar and US stocks among the hardest hit on fears a broadening trade war will spur recession in a... 

Investment adviser to private capital funds Appian Capital Advisory has successfully sold the Mineração Vale Verde (MVV) mine, in Brazil, to Baiyin Nonferrous Group, in China, for $420-million.... 

Small and medium-sized enterprises financial services provider Preference Capital Group has secured R450-million in capital from diversified financial services management firm Rand Merchant Bank... 

ASX-listed Great Boulder Resources (GBR) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with TSX-V-listed Monument Mining for collaboration to potentially process ore from GBR’s Side Well gold... 

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... 

Financial services provider FNB has launched a new service, FNB AgencyPlus, to expand access to basic banking services and cash in close proximity to both unbanked and underbanked individuals in... 

South Africa’s telecommunications experienced growth in 2024, driven by a surge in fibre subscriptions, heightened engagement on social media platforms and substantial advancements in network... 

Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Minister Dr Dion George has welcomed State-owned utility Eskom’s ongoing commitment, reaffirmed on April 1, to waive registration fees and provide free smart... 

Most mines operate permanent dewatering infrastructure to safeguard operations and safety. Yet, as mines dig deeper and wider for high-quality minerals, contend with extreme weather shifts, and... 

Rand Refinery, one of the world’s leading gold and silver refiners and an operator of one of the continent’s largest low-grade gold recovery smelters, is reaffirming its unwavering commitment to... 

Digital infrastructure and digital services provider Seacom has appointed Mandisa Ntloko-Petersen as the new group chief marketing officer and Charl Slabbert as group CFO, effective April 1. The... 

A comprehensive pre-feasibility study is underway to enhance the water supply system for the residents of Buffalo City, East London, aimed at improving their water quality. Spearheaded by the... 

When Dutch Health sought a fleet of trucks for its Tanzanian client, one key requirement was a strong Dutch connection. Traditionally a provider of medical equipment and healthcare solutions, Dutch... 

US President Donald Trump was poised to impose sweeping new reciprocal tariffs on global trading partners on Wednesday, upending decades of rules-based trade, threatening cost increases and likely... 

Volatility from trade tensions with the US kept a lid on Canada’s market for equity deals in the first quarter, even as activity in precious metals perked up. Canada-listed firms raised just... 

First Quantum Minerals' shares rose by as much as 3% on the Toronto Stock Exchange early on Tuesday after the company said it had discontinued arbitration proceedings against the Panama government....