In the demanding world of mining operations, where every minute of downtime translates to substantial financial losses, the reliability of power generation equipment extends far beyond the initial... 

Having supplied cooling solutions to all industries since 1986, specialist thermal solutions provider Industrial Water Cooling (IWC) has been acquired by global leader in air-cooled condensers and... 

The University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) has launched its flagship water research centre, Wits:H₂O, in response to South Africa’s deepening water woes. The working research group brings together... 

The twin crises of surging municipal arrear debt owing to Eskom and rising electricity theft have been lurking for years, and with all efforts to combat the problems having failed. In fact Eskom’s... 

Founded in 1954 by a group of recognised leaders in the repair and servicing of electric motors, Marthinusen and Coutts (M&C), a division of ACTOM,  has grown into a trusted service provider for... 

Eskom installed 293 km of transmission lines in 2024/25. It is almost four times more than the 74 km built in the previous financial year. But even this improved pace is far below what is needed to... 

ASX-listed rare earth elements and critical minerals explorer Victory Metals has completed baseline environmental and biological studies.  

Winning Consortium Simandou has suspended operations and launched a full safety review following the death of three foreign workers on October 1. 

St Barbara has received commitments for an institutional placement of new fully paid shares to raise A$58-million – before costs – through the issue of about 126.1-million shares at an issue price... 

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... 

While State-owned Eskom has historically faced systemic challenges such as unreliability of its generation fleet and a weak balance sheet, chairperson Dr Mteto Nyati has said the utility is... 

As the Independent Power Producers Office (IPPO) commemorates 15 years of impact through the flagship Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (REIPPPP), it steps into an... 

Next Engineers, a global college- and career-readiness programme working to increase the opportunities for young people in engineering, celebrated the graduation of 43 learners from the Engineering... 

As the world transitions from traditional, centralised power generation to more decentralised, digitally integrated systems – driven by decarbonisation imperatives – South Africa’s energy sector is... 

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... 

Western Australia’s long-running Exploration Incentive Scheme (EIS) is set to inject fresh momentum into the search for new mineral deposits, with the Cook government awarding A$6.6-million in... 

ASX-listed Develop Global has delivered a value uplift for its Sulphur Springs zinc/copper project, in Western Australia, with an updated definitive feasibility study (DFS) showing free cashflow... 

The SOLA Group has announced the successful and early commercial operations date (COD) for Springbok Solar Power Project, Africa’s first multi-buyer, flexible energy wheeling facility and the... 

Norway-based independent risk management and assurance group DNV reports, in the ninth edition of its “Energy Transition Outlook”, that the policy reversals in the US regarding clean energy are... 

On day one of the Joburg Indaba, Anglo American CEO Duncan Wanblad revealed commitment to invest R600-million in South Africa’s junior exploration fund as part of the Anglo Teck deal. Wanblad... 

The global materials industry saw revenues decline in 2024, with metals and mining contracting by 6% to about $3-trillion, even as profitability remained strong and profit pools continued to shift... 

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... 

Energy security and affordability have become key policy considerations in many regions, particularly as the global energy transition has entered a more turbulent, complex phase, shaped by... 

By: Cornel Claassen, Manager - Project Delivery at the Energy Council The Electricity Regulation Amendment (ERA) Act reshapes South Africa’s electricity sector by enabling competition, reshaping... 

Aim-listed Ironveld’s 74%-owned subsidiary Lapon Mining has entered into a binding mining operations agreement with South African mining and contracting company Daemaneng Minerals, which will... 

The Aerospace Systems Research Institute (ASRI) of the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) has signed an exclusive agreement with South African private-sector space company Mura Space. The agreement... 

The biggest union at South Africa’s Eskom is demanding a wage increase of as much as 15% ahead of negotiations that are set to begin. The National Union of Mineworkers, representing about 15 000... 

South Africa's mining sector is shifting gears to thrive following a year of strategic recalibration to position itself for future growth. This was among the many messages of PwC Africa energy,... 

Renewable energy sources generated more electricity than coal globally for the first time in the first half of 2025, driven by rapid growth in China and India, a report by think tank Ember showed... 

Indian state electricity distributors are signing long-term contracts with coal-fired power generators to meet a projected surge in evening demand, despite the country's efforts to expand clean... 

Global renewable power capacity is predicted to increase by 4 600 GW, or more than double, by 2030, led by the rapid rise of solar PV, says intergovernmental organisation the International Energy... 

Few companies can claim a legacy in Africa as deep and enduring as Babcock, which is known globally for pioneering boiler and power generation technology since the 19th century. 

ASX-listed Pacgold has entered into a binding agreement to acquire 100% of the White Dam gold operation, in South Australia, from ASX-listed GBM Resources, in a transaction that will see the... 

Power transformers and electrical infrastructure company ACTOM has acquired primary transformer manufacturing company SGB-SMIT Power Matla (SSPM), which will enhance ACTOM's transformer... 

ASX-listed Victory Metals has completed baseline environmental and biological studies at the North Stanmore heavy rare earth project in Cue, Western Australia. Victory says the results reinforce... 

The board of ASX-listed Equinox Resources has initiated a process to identify and appoint a new CEO to lead the company into its next phase of growth, with current CEO and MD Zac Komur to step down... 

Paper and packaging company Mondi warned on Monday of weak demand and falling prices across most pulp and paper grades, sending shares of the British company and its global competitors lower.... 

President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Monday that social partners will be important in State-owned enterprise Eskom achieving energy security, as he noted the improvement in its financial position,... 

ASX-listed Global Uranium and Enrichment has entered into a binding scheme implementation deed (SID) with US natural resource exploration company Snow Lake Resources, pursuant to which they have... 

State-owned Broadband Infraco (BBI), in collaboration with global information and communications technology infrastructure and smart devices provider Huawei, has launched an upgraded intelligent... 

The Automechanika Buyers and Visitors Sub-Saharan Africa Roadshow concluded its six‑nation journey with a highly successful final stop in Windhoek. The gathering provided participants with valuable...