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Peter Huxham and Frik Potgieter
Petition for release of Potgieter, Huxham reaches 15 000 signatories
24th February 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The spokespeople for the families of Frik Potgieter and Peter Huxham, who have been detained in Equatorial Guinea for more than two years, over what is believed to be fabricated charges, have... 


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Sasol skips dividend after profit declines 31%
24th February 2025 By: Reuters

South African petrochemical firm Sasol on Monday skipped paying a dividend after reporting a 31% decline in half-year profit on a fall in oil prices and lower sales volumes. Sasol's headline... 


CEO Dan Marokane
Eskom reduces loadshedding to Stage 4, but questions linger over Stage 6 shock
24th February 2025 By: Terence Creamer

Eskom reduced the intensity of loadshedding to Stage 4 in the early hours of Monday morning after having shocked the country by rapidly ramping up the intensity of its rotational cuts to Stage 6 in... 


Itac finds prima facie evidence of flat-rolled product dumping from China, Japan and Taiwan
21st February 2025 By: Schalk Burger

The International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa (Itac) has determined that there was prima facie evidence that certain flat-rolled products of iron, non-alloy or other alloy steel... 


Sasol's Secunda plant
Research strongly forecasts Secunda plant will wind down from 2030, but Sasol disagrees
21st February 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Petrochemicals giant Sasol is set to face significant headwinds at its Sasolburg and Secunda operations in the coming decade, including a R30-billion-a-year carbon tax cost. Researchers, having... 


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Uncrewed surface vehicles transform maritime security, defence
21st February 2025 By: Lynne Davies

Uncrewed surface vehicles (USVs) are redefining defence and security by enhancing efficiency and reducing risks in maritime operations, says marine automation company Zero USV. By removing the... 


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Sensors ensure precise measurements during tyre recycling process
21st February 2025

The sensors installed at forward-​looking recycling and plant engineering company Pyrum Innovations’ tyre shredding facility in Dillingen, Germany, offer precise pressure and level measurements... 


Future of Africa-Europe relations and the art of self-deception
21st February 2025 By: Saliem Fakir

It was a hot day in Dubai at COP 28 last year. I was invited for coffee by a former German colleague from a past life. Somehow, we veered off track and into a discussion about Ukraine and Africa’s... 


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Endeavouring to reach 2030 ESG targets
21st February 2025

Closer collaboration within Africa’s mining ecosystem will be required if the sector is to meet its ambitious environmental, social and governance (ESG) targets for 2030, reports blasting... 


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Tangguh Ubadari, CCUS, compression project, Indonesia
21st February 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

The project has been designated as a national strategic project by the government of Indonesia. 


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Natrium reactor and energy storage system, US – update
21st February 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Nuclear innovation company TerraPower has awarded contracts to three suppliers for the project.  


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West Nile Delta gas development – Raven field project, Egypt – update
21st February 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

British multinational oil and gas company bp announced the start of production from the second development phase of the Raven field on February 16, 2025. 


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Controlling energy usage of smart appliances
20th February 2025

A new energy management system is designed to allow smart appliance users to visualise, control, and optimise energy consumption in residential, multi-apartment, mixed-use, and light commercial... 


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Ammonia engine test a success
20th February 2025

A liquid gas injection ammonia (LGIA) engine has run at 100% engine load during testing at MAN Energy Solutions’ research centre Copenhagen facility. MAN Energy Solutions two-stroke research and... 


Transmission lines
Carbon tax electricity price neutrality extended to end 2030
20th February 2025 By: Terence Creamer

As anticipated, the 2025 Budget offered fresh guidance on South Africa’s approach to carbon taxes, including confirmation of government’s decision to extend the commitment to electricity price... 


Koeberg nuclear power station, in the Western Cape
PCC discussion reveals opposing views on nuclear power, despite it being ‘necessary’ for net zero
19th February 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

International and local associations, as well as various energy experts, agree that achieving net zero in the 44 countries that have committed thereto will be virtually impossible without including... 


Ivanhoe unveils independent Phase 2, Phase 3 expansion studies for Platreef
Ivanhoe unveils independent Phase 2, Phase 3 expansion studies for Platreef
19th February 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

TSX-listed Ivanhoe Mines’ subsidiary Ivanplats and its partners have welcomed the positive and significant results from two independent technical studies completed on the Phase 2 and Phase 3... 


Santos CEO Kevin Gallagher
Santos posts lower profits and slashes dividend, but sees growth ahead
19th February 2025 By: Reuters

Australian oil and gas producer Santos reported a steeper-than-expected drop in annual profit and slashed its dividend by 41% on Wednesday, but remained confident it was reaching an "inflection... 


Shell Downstream South Africa country chairperson Aluwani Museisi
Opinion: The budget must catalyse South Africa’s energy transformation
18th February 2025

In this article, Shell Downstream South Africa country chairperson Aluwani Museisi writes that the 2025 Budget speech must prioritise the long-term resilience of South Africa’s energy... 


Kumba CE Mpumi Zikalala
Kumba posts lower earnings, dividend as steel demand weakened in 2024
18th February 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Anglo American subsidiary Kumba Iron Ore has reported a 17% lower total dividend for the year ended December 31, on the back of steel market and iron-ore pricing dynamics. The company’s total... 


Master Drilling executive director Koos Jordaan
New diamond-enabled cutting technology partnership announced
18th February 2025 By: Shannon de Ryhove

World leader in the design, development and production of synthetic diamond advanced material solutions Element Six, part of the De Beers Group, and global leader in drilling technology solutions... 


The resin price rollercoaster: Keeping a finger on the pulse on the highs and lows of resin prices
The resin price rollercoaster: Keeping a finger on the pulse on the highs and lows of resin prices
18th February 2025

The Southern African Plastic Pipe Manufacturers Association (SAPPMA) aims to keep its members and industry stakeholders informed about anticipated price increases or fluctuations in the cost of raw... 


The Pluto LNG plant
Woodside, Santos face earnings dip; growth projects in focus
18th February 2025 By: Reuters

Woodside Energy and Santos, Australia's top oil and gas producers, are expected to log a modest fall in annual earnings, with investors seeking more clarity on dividend payouts amid lingering... 


Mongolia aims to boost Chinese coal sales to 100Mt
17th February 2025 By: Bloomberg

Mongolia is aiming to increase its coal exports to China by almost a fifth this year, as it seeks to expand energy cooperation with its resource-hungry neighbor. The central Asian nation forecasts... 


Australia’s iron-ore hub reopens, Rio mines resume after cyclone
Australia’s iron-ore hub reopens, Rio mines resume after cyclone
17th February 2025 By: Bloomberg

Australia’s biggest iron-ore port reopened and Rio Tinto Plc mines resumed operations after being spared any major damage from Tropical Cyclone Zelia. Port Hedland, which handled almost 760... 


Solar PV panels
Low-emission energy sources set to cater for burgeoning electricity demand up to 2027
14th February 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The International Energy Agency (IEA) anticipates global electricity consumption will increase at the fastest pace in years over 2025 to 2027, fuelled by growing industrial production, rising use... 


Canadian investors add gold, uranium stocks as trade war risk grows
Canadian investors add gold, uranium stocks as trade war risk grows
14th February 2025 By: Reuters

As the threat of a trade war grows, Canadian investors are seeking protection in gold and in shares of companies producing goods with few substitutes, such as uranium, while looking to take... 


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Prairie lithium project, Canada – update
14th February 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Arizona Lithium has updated its phased development plan for the project. 


South Africa's aluminium needs to be decarbonised.
South Africa’s Hillside Aluminium continuing to go all out to decarbonise – South32
13th February 2025 By: Martin Creamer

While ‘high-carbon’ is the value-lowering label being put on aluminium from South Africa’s Hillside Aluminium in KwaZulu-Natal, the Sydney-, Johannesburg- and London-listed South32 benefits from... 


Africa Energy Indaba to Host Africa Gas Forum, Highlighting the Role of Gas in Africa’s Energy Future
Africa Energy Indaba to Host Africa Gas Forum, Highlighting the Role of Gas in Africa’s Energy Future
13th February 2025

The Africa Energy Indaba 2025 is set to host the highly anticipated Africa Gas Forum, a key platform dedicated to exploring the vital role of natural gas in Africa’s energy transition. As Africa... 


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Key energy supply challenges impacting businesses in 2025
13th February 2025

South African businesses face several challenges related to the supply of energy that powers their operations. FNB Commercial sustainability head Kyle Durham explores key challenges unpacked in... 


Tropical cyclone forces closure of ports in Western Australia's Pilbara region
Tropical cyclone forces closure of ports in Western Australia's Pilbara region
13th February 2025 By: Reuters

Western Australia's ports of Dampier and Varanus Island will be closed at 6 p.m. on Thursday due to Tropical Cyclone Zelia, the ports' operator said, with emergency services in the state warning of... 


Renergen navigating setbacks, commits to restoring investor confidence
Renergen navigating setbacks, commits to restoring investor confidence
13th February 2025

While South African natural gas and helium producer Renergen has faced a series of challenges that have impacted on its operations and financial standing in recent months, the company has... 


Predicted productivity changes in oceans around Africa
Ocean productivity likely to decline in the future, satellite data shows – CSIR
12th February 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Of 15 global Earth system models of how climate change will impact oceans, those that project a future decline in primary production in oceans correlate most closely with remote sensing satellite... 


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Shell sees AI revolutionising energy system in new outlook
12th February 2025 By: Bloomberg

AI could lead to significant energy demand growth as the technology is implemented across industries, an acceleration that could also help to halve the system’s carbon intensity by 2050, according... 


US Energy Secretary Chris Wright
US should stop closure of coal-fired power plants, Wright says
12th February 2025 By: Bloomberg

The US should stop the closure of coal-fired power plants, Energy Secretary Chris Wright said, adding the fuel source would be essential to the nation’s power system for decades to come. “We are... 


Revival targets up to 100 000 oz/y from redeveloping Utah gold mine
11th February 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

TSX-V-listed Revival Gold is advancing plans to redevelop the Mercur gold project in Utah, with the company targeting gold production of 80 000 oz/y to 100 000 oz/y over a nine-to-ten-year mine... 


Energy Council of South Africa CEO James Mackay
Energy council launches ‘Energise Mzansi’ information campaign
11th February 2025 By: Terence Creamer

The Energy Council of South Africa has launched a communications campaign dubbed ‘Energise Mzansi’, which it says will seek to improve “energy transition literacy” amid rapid structural changes in... 


Pictured at the signing of the terminal operator agreement for the country's first LNG import terminal at the Port of Richards Bay were (from left to right) Zululand Energy Terminal’s Sibongiseni Khathi and Oliver Naidu, alongside TNPA’s Phyllis Difeto and Transnet’s Solly Letsoalo.
TNPA signs 25-year operator agreement for South Africa’s first LNG import terminal
10th February 2025 By: Terence Creamer

South Africa’s State-owned Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has signed a 25-year terminal operator agreement with Zululand Energy Terminals (ZET) for the development of the country's first... 


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Unctad report proffers suggestions to change Africa’s vulnerabilities into opportunities
10th February 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

UN Trade and Development’s (Unctad’s) ‘2024 Economic Development in Africa’ report notes that Africa has the potential to transform economic vulnerabilities into opportunities through trade,... 


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UP-led astronomy research team explores formation of giant radio galaxies
10th February 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Researchers from the University of Pretoria (UP) have led an international team of astronomers that has provided deeper insight into the entire lifecycle (birth, growth and death) of giant radio... 


Frik Potgieter and Peter Huxham
Two years later, South African engineers remain unlawfully imprisoned in Equatorial Guinea
10th February 2025 By: Darren Parker

South African engineers Frik Potgieter and Peter Huxham remain imprisoned in Equatorial Guinea, 730 days after their sudden and unlawful arrest, despite international rulings declaring their... 


Aterian subsidiary restarts Rwanda mineral trading operations
10th February 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

London-listed Aterian’s wholly-owned subsidiary Eastinco has resumed mineral trading operations in Rwanda following the implementation of the Inkomane trading system as established by the Rwanda... 


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