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First concrete has been poured for the nuclear islands, marking the official start of construction.
Lindian Resources has awarded all major nonprocess infrastructure contracts, with construction under way across multiple work packages.
The updated bankable feasibility study is on track for completion by March 31, 2026.
The Lesotho Highlands Water Project – Phase II reached another milestone in December 2025 as the construction of the project continues.
The first concrete for the nuclear island basemat of Lufeng Unit 2 has been poured.
Kefi Gold and Copper has reached key milestones towards commissioning the project.
The rapid development of AI is reshaping the cybersecurity landscape in 2026 for individual users and for businesses. Large language models (LLMs) are influencing defensive capabilities while...
Danish toymaker Lego this week unveiled three new electronic additions to its classic building blocks at the Consumer Electronics Show 2026, in Las Vegas, that can see some of its creations come to...
The Flamanville 3 reactor reached 100% nuclear thermal power in December 2025.
Africa stands at a critical crossroads in its energy journey. Despite being home to some of the world’s fastest-growing economies and richest energy resources, more than 600 million people across...
In this article, EE Business Intelligence MD Chris Yelland and consultant Paul Vermeulen argue that mismanagement is not the only reason for the failure of municipal electricity distributors and...
Financial services provider Standard Bank has reported that it has delivered a comprehensive $285-million debt and equity financing solution, which it says will “alter the landscape” of Nigerian...
Aim-listed GoldStone Resources has reported gold production at its Homase mine, in Ghana, of 90.6 kg of gold, equivalent to 2 912 oz, for the year ended December 31, all of which was sold during...
ASX-listed Pacgold announces that gold production and initial cash flow is imminent with cyanide irrigation now under way along the western wall of the heap leach pad at the recently acquired White...
The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) invites members of the public to submit comments on its consultation paper on 'Nersa Redetermination of Eskom's Sixth Multi-Year Price...
Hand and finger injuries remain one of the most common safety concerns in mining, often occurring during physically demanding maintenance tasks. To help address this risk and remove potential...
South Africa eased antitrust rules to allow competitors in industries hit by high power costs to cooperate on negotiating cheaper power supply in a bid to prevent their total collapse, a move that...
(Virtual showroom) A petroleum wholesaler based in south-central Michigan has been steadily expanding its operations for over 80 years. Now in its fourth generation, the company provides heating...
The First National Bank (FNB)/Bureau for Economic Research (BER) Civil Confidence Index rose to 52 in the fourth quarter of last year, up from 43 in the third quarter. This marks the joint best...
Consulting Engineering firm Makhaotse, Narasimulu & Associates last month celebrated 25 years in the sector. Founded in KwaZulu-Natal, the company now has six offices spread across the country, in...
The US Energy Department announced on Monday it was awarding orders totaling $2.7-billion to three companies to boost domestic uranium enrichment over the next ten years in a broader effort to...
Vertiv (NYSE: VRT), a global leader in critical digital infrastructure solutions, and GreenScale, a developer of hyperscale data centre campuses, has announced a strategic collaboration to deliver...
By: Ifeanyi Odoh - Country President: East Africa at Schneider Electric Kenya’s industrial and building sectors are entering an exciting phase, undoubtedly driven, in part, of the advent of digital...
As part of its plans to reduce environmental impacts, Babcock Africa partnered with the National Cleaner Production Centre South Africa (NCPC-SA) to conduct resource-efficient and cleaner...
Home to the second largest chrome ore reserves in the world, Zimbabwe is a key player in the global chromium market.To address current challenges, Zimbabwe has adopted a distinct strategy from its...
Schneider Electric and international Non‑Profit Company (NPC), Enactus are celebrating the success of their collaborative mentorship programme, which is fostering purpose-driven leadership among...
The South African mining and minerals sector relies heavily on skilled engineers, geologists, metallurgists and technical staff to operate efficiently, innovate and remain globally competitive....
Grid constraints continue to hinder new generation investments and limit the pace of energy reform. Creamer Media will host the second instalment of its 2026 Energy Outlook webinar series on...
Samsung Electronics has announced that its latest line-up of products and services have been recognised by the Consumer Technology Association (CTA)® with multiple CES® 2026 Innovation Awards. This...
The International Astronomical Union’s Office of Astronomy for Development (IAU–OAD) and the Royal Bafokeng Nation have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to collaborate using astronomy as...
ASX-listed Globe Metals and Mining says it is entering a “transformational phase” in its history, having strengthened its financial position, advanced technical and permitting workstreams and...
Evolve Royalties has debuted on the Canadian Securities Exchange (CSE), starting trading on December 17 under the ticker symbol EVR, with a portfolio anchored by royalties over some of Canada’s...
The African Development Fund (ADF) has mobilised a record $11-billion under its 17th replenishment, marking a significant shift in Africa’s development financing model toward greater regional...
International energy company ENGIE reports that construction of its 240 MW Corona solar PV project in the Free State should begin in the fourth quarter of 2026, after the project was named as a...
Global coal demand is on course to rise by 0.5% in 2025, reaching a record 8.85-billion tonnes, the ‘Coal 2025’ report published by the International Energy Agency (IEA) shows. Nevertheless, the...
South African miners are boosting thermal coal exports to Israel after top supplier Colombia in August ordered a total ban on shipments of the power-generation fuel to Israel, data from Kpler, LSEG...
Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa on Monday announced the appointment of four additional preferred bidders for solar photovoltaic (PV) projects under the seventh bid window...
Aim-listed Goldplat says it continued to achieve profitable trading results and maintained a solid cash balance during the year ended June 30, despite a challenging operating environment in Ghana...
South African energy trader Etana Energy has reported that it will purchase all of the renewable electricity generated by two new wind farms being built by global renewables group Acciona Energía...
As executive mobility between roles and organisations accelerates globally, CEO succession in South Africa has slowed significantly since the Covid-19 pandemic, placing renewed pressure on...
Eskom has quietly taken an important step in the rollout of its long-awaited Virtual Wheeling product, awarding a significant contract in the past few weeks to Johannesburg-based Enerweb to build a...
India's cabinet on Friday permitted the export of coal as the country's power plants have a surplus, information minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said. Power plants that have access to coal supply will...
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced on Friday a rescue effort to keep open Australia's largest aluminium smelter, the struggling Tomago facility majority-owned by Rio Tinto, after its current...
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