As the world transitions to cleaner energy, Southern Africa's abundant critical mineral resources, which could be key ingredients for many low-carbon technologies, have come into sharper focus.... 

South Africans are naturally strongly opposed to any more hefty electricity hikes, having borne above-inflation increases for years while power disruptions intensified and Eskom’s finances... 

Freeport Indonesia may be forced to suspend operations at the operation at the end of October. 

Titanium minerals producer Kenmare Resources has successfully completed the upgrade of the wet concentrator plant A at the Moma mine. 

Canada-based Fortuna Mining has unveiled a strong set of numbers for its Diamba Sud gold project in Senegal, with a new economic assessment showing the openpit operation could pay back its capital... 

The Joint Standing Committee on Defence and the Portfolio Committee on Defence and Military Veterans revealed on Thursday that the South African National Defence Force is severely underfunded,... 

Transnet is too important to fail — and faces challenges the state cannot resolve on its own, so private partners must play a central role. Public-private partnerships are the only route to... 

Top US officials on Wednesday blasted China's major expansion of rare earth export controls as a threat to global supply chains, but said Beijing could still change course and avoid steps by... 

After commissioning energy consultancy Customised Energy Solutions (CES) to determine the potential for a commercial vanadium redox flow battery (VRFB) value chain in South Africa, the Localisation... 

Australian explorer Eclipse Metals on Wednesday announced plans to pursue a dual listing on the Nasdaq to position the company to capitalise on rising demand for rare earth elements and other... 

PSG Financial Services, in collaboration with Economic Research South Africa (ERSA), announced the winners of the second iteration of the PSG Financial Services #ThinkBigSA competition at an event... 

Australian gold and copper miner Evolution Mining’s Mungari operation, in Western Australia, is on the brink of completing its major plant expansion this month – ahead of schedule and 15% below the... 

Miner Freeport Indonesia may be forced to suspend operations at its Manyar smelter at the end of October due to a lack of copper concentrate following a mud-flow incident at its Grasberg mine,... 

Iron-ore miner Fenix Resources has expanded its hedge book, securing new contracts for an additional 300 000 t between October 2025 and June 2026, bringing total hedged volumes to 720 000 t at an... 

By: Peter Marumong - Cluster WWW Segment Leader at Schneider Electric In South Africa, where ageing infrastructure is affecting the supply of water to communities and businesses, projects need to... 

Santos said on Tuesday that CFO Sherry Duhe has resigned, just one year after taking on the role, as the Australian gas producer navigates a transitional period ahead of the startup of its key... 

A yawning gap has emerged in views about copper between those counting on mine disruptions to send prices of the major industrial metal to fresh record highs and sceptics who say demand is weak and... 

As South Africa restores vandalised rail corridors, the emphasis has largely been on physical infrastructure. GIBB sees an opportunity for promoting enhanced operational excellence and safety, with... 

Despite the strain on coal from international agreements and shifting investor priorities, data shows the commodity’s resilience, according to Multotec Cyclones product manager Frikkie Enslin.... 

ASX-listed Kinetiko Energy (and its subsidiary, Afro Energy) and South African industrial heating fuel supplier FFS Refiners have entered into a binding joint development agreement (JDA) for a... 

Botswana is seeking a greater interest in De Beers, and Angola is seeking an interest too. To the mind of diamond luminary Martyn Charles Marriott, this could be an opportunity to return to old... 

Scandinavia-based but Ethiopia-focused gold producer Akobo Minerals’ total doré gold production for the third quarter reached about 21.5 kg, while the company achieved its first positive earnings... 

South Africa’s mining cadastre is taking shape, with 37 rightholders having registered with the system in the Western Cape as part of its Phase 1 rollout, Department of Mineral and Petroleum... 

This year’s Transport Month should firmly spotlight collaborative projects between the private and public sectors that are strengthening the country’s freight network, says advocacy body Road... 

Through diversifying its portfolio and advancing exploration projects, West Africa-focused gold producer Thor Explorations is transitioning from a single-mine junior producer towards its goal of... 

Following a successful debut as a first-time exhibitor at Electra Mining Africa 2024 – where the company showcased its Hexagon Partner Solutions – software solutions provider Chempute Software is... 

Industrial operations should ensure that their pump systems are compatible with the chosen plastic pipe systems, says professional body for plastic pipe manufacturing South African Plastic Pipe... 

Electric motors are central to South Africa’s mining operations – powering fans, pumps, conveyors and other essential equipment – making developments in motor and drive technology increasingly more... 

Environmental, social and governance (ESG) mandates, sustainability worries, and the “very real impacts of climate change and water scarcity in South Africa”, have resulted in a noticeable increase... 

Pump and valve product manufacturer KSB Pumps and Valves (KSB) has launched a rugged stainless-steel submersible pump range – CORAChrom – designed for deep borehole use and other demanding... 

Technology and collaboration is key to solving one of South Africa’s most pressing water challenges: the loss of nearly half the country’s clean treated water. South Africa’s national nonrevenue... 

At a time of heightened demand, South Africa’s coal exports have fallen to their lowest levels in decades owing to the collapse of rail corridors. As coal freight spills onto roads, heavy trucks... 

A preliminary economic assessment has outlined a mining operation with a 15-year life-of-mine with a total gold production of 1.5-million ounces. 

By SSC Group founder and CEO Fred Arendse As a proud sponsor of this year’s Joburg Indaba, the diversified mining and investment company SSC Group had the honour of engaging with some of the... 

Zambia is poised for record copper production this year, bolstering its standing as a key global supplier just as prices surge and demand is set to grow. A wave of accidents and disruptions at... 

Dust generation has long been a critical challenge in bulk materials handling, with significant implications for safety, health and environmental compliance. Weba Chute Systems, a leading... 

AI-powered financial technology (fintech) company Optasia plans to undertake an initial public offering (IPO) to raise about R1.3-billion, while also listing on the JSE. The company aims to drive... 

Rio-Carb, South Africa’s foremost authority in liner plate solutions, has decisively transformed the costly and time-consuming process of liner replacement with its groundbreaking Rapid Removal... 

Aim- and ASX-listed Ariana Resources has reported that its Tavşan heap-leach project, in Türkiye, is now fully operational, with final permitting received and ore loading under way. Gold... 

JSE-listed construction materials and industrial minerals company Afrimat expects to report a 74% to 79% year-on-year increase in earnings per share (EPS) to between 101.4c and 104.3c for the six... 

TSX-listed G Mining Ventures has secured commitments for an initial $387.5-million financing package, with the potential to be increased by an additional $150-million beginning six months after... 

Grindex submersible dewatering pumps continue to gain significant traction among mining operations in Zambia and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), where the demand for reliable and efficient...