The full restart of project activities was announced on January 30, 2026. 

Thungela Resources’ recently appointed CEO Moses Madondo, who was recruited from the diamond-mining sector, was confident about the future of the mining sector in general, and coal mining in... 

Financial institution Rand Merchant Bank (RMB) has structured a R4.45-billion funding package to support energy investment company Reatile Group’s expansion across South Africa’s energy sector,... 

In parallel to “expedited” negotiations with the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) over its future corporate structuring, ArcelorMittal South Africa (AMSA) is considering partnership and... 

ASX-listed Prairie Limited has started grid power infrastructure installation at its flagship Pad #1 commercial facility site at its namesake lithium project in Saskatchewan, Canada. The company... 

JSE-listed Sasol has warned that its earnings for the six months ended December 31, 2025, are expected to fall sharply, with earnings per share (EPS) projected to decline by between 89% and 99%... 

In today’s global economy, the most valuable asset any organisation or nation can hold is land. Yet, as the demand for critical minerals and renewable energy grows, operators are facing growing... 

Industry organisation the Steel and Engineering Industries Federation of Southern Africa (Seifsa), in collaboration with industry organisation Danish Industry, is inviting South African... 

President Cyril Ramaphosa has overseen the signing of South Africa’s accession to the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) establishment agreement after Parliament approved the move in November... 

Indonesian miners have halted spot coal exports after the government proposed deep production cuts, leaving Asian buyers unable to secure supplies from the world's largest exporter, industry... 

South Africa is hosting the most intensive mineral systems thrust ever conducted by the exploration advancement programme being innovatively implemented by major mining company BHP. Brought... 

The Presidency’s Project Management Office head Rudi Dicks said on Monday that South Africa’s reform agenda is progressing, supporting the prospect of higher growth from 2026 onwards. Speaking... 

More than 200 people were killed this week in a collapse at the Rubaya coltan mine in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, Lumumba Kambere Muyisa, spokesperson for the rebel-appointed governor of... 

The theme of this year’s Investing in African Mining Indaba – Stronger Together: Progress Through Partnerships – underscores a pivotal consensus in the mining industry that collaboration among... 

Growing urbanisation and infrastructure development are driving increased demand for high-density polyethylene (HDPE) pipes in water, sewerage and industrial pipeline systems, owing to its... 

In October it was announced that heavy machinery manufacturer Sumitomo SHI FW (SFW) was selected to supply a biomass-fuelled circulating fluidised bed (CFB) boiler plant to global sustainable... 

State-owned port authority Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) signed a 25-year Terminal Operator Agreement with petroleum and petrochemical company WASAA Gases (WASAA) and the Central Energy... 

The maritime energy transition from traditional fuels and marine gas to cleaner fuels, such as ammonia, biofuels, e-fuels, hydrogen, liquefied natural gas (LNG) and methanol, is raising concern at... 

ASP Isotopes (ASPI) has provided a production update on the Renergen helium project following the company’s acquisition of Renergen on January 6. The update reflects on operational progress since... 

Africa stands at the centre of one of the greatest energy investment opportunities of the 21st century. As global markets search for bankable projects, scalable renewables, and high-growth energy... 

Mozambique and TotalEnergies agreed on Thursday to relaunch construction on the French energy major's $20-billion liquefied natural gas project in the country, even as they continue negotiations... 

Australia's Woodside Energy on Wednesday flagged a lower production outlook for 2026, tempering stronger-than-expected fourth-quarter revenue that was underpinned by resilient output despite weaker... 

Civil society organisation the Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (Outa) believes recent threats by State-owned utility Eskom and certain municipalities to fine or disconnect the electricity supply of... 

Industry organisation the Steel and Engineering Industries Federation of Southern Africa (Seifsa) invites interested companies to submit expressions of interest to participate in a fully funded... 

Global mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity is set to maintain momentum this year, with 80% of M&A executives expecting to sustain or increase deal activity, management consulting firm Bain &... 

A total of 332 generation and storage projects with a combined nameplate of 31.7 GW have either received budget quotes for grid connection in South Africa or have budget-quote applications pending... 

A novel platinum development has resulted in the $2 per kilogram 2026 green hydrogen cost target being beaten. The new approach results in more hydrogen being obtained from less platinum and is... 

(Virtual Showroom) In workshops, plants and pits across Southern Africa, the craft of machinery maintenance is changing faster than many teams can keep up with. Ever-tightening production targets,... 

The Southern African Large Telescope (SALT) has been used, by international astronomers, to solve a “cosmic mystery”. Located in the South African Astronomical Observatory complex at Sutherland in... 

South Africa’s commercial vehicle market reflects a stable operating environment, with a clear emphasis on maintaining efficiency and reliability across applications, and fleet operators are... 

The wind industry in South Africa will generate up to 35 700 new jobs by 2030, paving the way for new careers in wind, says national skilling initiative Just Energy Transition Skilling for... 

Floating liquefied natural gas (FLNG) is rapidly emerging as a cornerstone of Africa’s gas development strategy, as the continent prepares for a sharp rise in demand and seeks faster, more... 

Saudi Arabian mining company Maaden is already seeing the benefits of technology innovation at its flagship Mansourah-Massarah gold mine, where the company is developing the region’s first digital... 

The Presidency’s Rudi Dicks, who is overseeing the economic reforms being implemented under Operation Vulindlela, says the unbundling of Eskom’s transmission business cannot be done... 

The Chamber of Minerals and Energy of Western Australia (CME) has welcomed the state government’s decision to extend the operational life of Griffin Coal’s Ewington mine by up to five years, saying... 

JSE-listed energy and chemicals company Sasol, reporting on its performance for the six months to December 31, 2025, says its Southern Africa destoning plant reached beneficial operation in... 

Astronomers using the Southern African Large Telescope (SALT) have solved a cosmic mystery surrounding one of the most extreme stars known, WOH G64. While recent dramatic fading led many to believe... 

Australian oil and gas producer Santos forecast higher 2026 production on Thursday, as it ramps up output at its Barossa liquefied natural gas project and starts producing oil from its Pikka... 

Retail giant the Shoprite Group has powered up its 100th solar photovoltaic (PV) system – at Shoprite Morula in Tshwane – more than ten years after launching its first solar project in 2015. With... 

(Virtual Showroom) Underground mines across South Africa are adapting to one of the most significant regulatory shifts in recent years. From 26 June 2025, amendments to the Mine Health and Safety... 

Energy is the lifeblood of modern economies, and for Africa, it is a decisive factor in shaping the continent’s infrastructure development, economic growth, and industrialisation. From roads and... 

By Elijah Daniel, Country Sales Director, Process Automation & Software, English-speaking Africa at Schneider Electric Today, just over 60% of Nigerians have access to grid-connected electricity,...