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Simandou iron-ore project, Guinea – update
23rd January 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

China has received its first shipment of iron-ore from the Simandou mine. 


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Maaden highlights technology innovation at flagship gold project in Saudi Arabia
22nd January 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

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... 


Presidency official says unbundling of Eskom should not be pursued ‘half-heartedly’
Presidency official says unbundling of Eskom should not be pursued ‘half-heartedly’
22nd January 2026 By: Terence Creamer

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... 


Resolute reports strong fourth-quarter cash flow, confirms Doropo project plans
22nd January 2026 By: Darren Parker

London-listed gold producer Resolute Mining has reported a stronger December quarter, with higher gold production and prices lifting operating cash flow and net cash, while confirming the Doropo... 


Engie South Africa renewables and batteries MD Sanjeev Mungroo
Engie welcomes back veteran energy expert as MD of renewables unit
22nd January 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Green energy company Engie South Africa has appointed Sanjeev Mungroo MD of its renewables and batteries business, effective January 1. Engie South Africa says in a statement issued on January 22... 


Going the distance - how next-gen RTUs are connecting the dots in remote automation
Going the distance - how next-gen RTUs are connecting the dots in remote automation
22nd January 2026

By Kobus Vermeulen, Direct Sales Executive, Process Automation at Schneider Electric In the world of industrial automation, the spotlight has recently shifted from traditional turbomachinery to the... 


CME backs five-year Griffin Coal extension to support WA energy transition
CME backs five-year Griffin Coal extension to support WA energy transition
22nd January 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

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... 


Zero Carbon Charge co-founder and chairperson Joubert Roux
Opinion: EVs and renewables are best way for South Africa to loosen oil’s grip
22nd January 2026

In this article, South African offgrid electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure developer Zero Carbon Charge co-founder and chairperson Joubert Roux writes about the renewed use of oil as a... 


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New generation surface drill rig launched
22nd January 2026

A new surface drill rig that offers increased fuel efficiency and high availability has been unveiled by Epiroc as part of its PowerROC range. The new generation PowerROC T45 is equipped with the... 


Revised guidance reflects 'one-off events', says Northern Star's Tonkin
Revised guidance reflects 'one-off events', says Northern Star's Tonkin
22nd January 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

ASX-listed Northern Star Resources has revised its 2026 financial year production and cost guidance after a series of one-off operational events across its portfolio weighed on gold sales and costs... 


Blanket mine shaft
Caledonia successfully raises $150m through upsized note offering
21st January 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

After successfully closing a $150-million seven-year convertible senior note offering, gold miner Caledonia Mining Corporation says it will start ordering long lead-time equipment for the Bilboes... 


What changed in construction in 2025, and how leaders should prepare for 2026
What changed in construction in 2025, and how leaders should prepare for 2026
21st January 2026

By:Chris Smith - Senior Vice President for MEA and APAC, RIB Software Construction executives are asking whether their digital investments are changing how projects are won, built, and operated.... 


Teck production in line with guidance
Teck production in line with guidance
21st January 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Canadian major Teck Resources has reported 2025 yearly copper production of 453 500 t, in line with previously disclosed guidance, supported by strong operational performance across its portfolio... 


Energy: The Cornerstone of Africa’s Infrastructure Development
Energy: The Cornerstone of Africa’s Infrastructure Development
21st January 2026

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... 


Sasol CEO Simon Baloyi (left) and Valterra Platinum CEO Craig Miller.
Sasol, Valterra Platinum on board Hydrogen Council as next delivery phase takes off
21st January 2026 By: Martin Creamer

In an announcement to Mining Weekly from Brussels on Tuesday January 20, South Africa’s Simon Baloyi, the CEO of Sasol, and South Africa's Craig Miller, the CEO of Valterra Platinum, featured... 


The Koeberg nuclear power station
Koeberg temporarily operated at reduced power
20th January 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Power utility Eskom reported on January 20 that both units at the Koeberg Nuclear Power Station, in the Western Cape, were safely reduced from full power to 100 MW each earlier in the day following... 


2026 can be South Africa’s year of water resilience, Xylem says
20th January 2026 By: Natasha Odendaal

South Africa has the means to address water issues through minor and major actions that can happen on national, local, business and individual levels – in a manner similar to how the country... 


How digital innovation and SaaS can contribute to a changed Nigerian energy landscape
How digital innovation and SaaS can contribute to a changed Nigerian energy landscape
20th January 2026

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,... 


Drill rig underground at Bulyanhulu mine, in Tanzania
Mining services company Capital expects more revenue gains in high-demand environment
20th January 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

London-listed mining services provider Capital says it delivered a strong finish to the year ended December 31, 2025, with full-year revenue having been at the upper end of revised and raised... 


Bisie mine
Alphamin reports solid full-year earnings increase, retirement of CEO
20th January 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

TSX-V- and JSE-listed tin miner Alphamin Resources has reported a 25% year-on-year increase in earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation to $341-million for the year ended... 


Glass Lewis backs New Gold–Coeur deal
20th January 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Proxy advisory firm Glass Lewis & Co has recommended that New Gold shareholders vote in favour of the proposed plan of arrangement under which Coeur Mining will acquire the Canadian gold producer,... 


Only 30% of CEOs confident about revenue growth in the next year – survey
20th January 2026 By: Schalk Burger

Audit and assurance firm PwC's ‘2026 Global CEO Survey’ shows that only three in ten, or 30% of, CEOs say they are confident about revenue growth over the next 12 months, which is down from 38% in... 


Karowe diamond mine
Lucara seeks TSX hardship exemption to push through C$165m rescue financing
20th January 2026 By: Darren Parker

Diamond producer Lucara Diamond Corp has applied to the TSX for a financial hardship exemption that would allow it to complete a deeply dilutive C$165-million private placement without shareholder... 


The big blue Cullinan diamond.
South Africa’s illustrious Cullinan diamond mine doing it again with big blue
19th January 2026 By: Martin Creamer

The illustrious Cullinan diamond mine, flagship of London-listed Petra Diamonds, is not only famous for hosting the largest gem diamond but a flurry of reports is now affording sky-high status to... 


Iamgold meets 2025 production guidance, sets outlook for 2026
19th January 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Toronto-listed Iamgold has reported preliminary attributable gold production of 765 900 oz for 2025, achieving the midpoint of its full-year guidance following record quarterly output across all... 


New Gold meets guidance
New Gold meets guidance
19th January 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Toronto-listed New Gold has met its 2025 production guidance across its operations, delivering strong fourth-quarter and full-year results and generating consolidated free cash flow of more than... 


A custom Weba Chute streamlines material flow from conveyor to stockpile at a platinum mine, precisely managing the material trajectory to eliminate spillage and uncontrolled impact at the start of the circuit
WEBA Chute Systems solves the hidden bottlenecks behind plant underperformance
19th January 2026

Across the mining industry, a notable trend has emerged where original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), engineering, procurement and construction management (EPCM) contractors and mine operators are... 


Companies to double investment in AI in 2026
16th January 2026 By: Schalk Burger

Companies are planning to double their spending on AI technology this year, which represents more than twice the increase for 2025, says management consulting firm Boston Consulting Group (BCG) in... 


Network International Africa merchant services MD and PayFast South Africa MD Mpho Sadiki
Alternative digital payment methods eroding the use of cards for payments – PayFast
16th January 2026 By: Schalk Burger

Online payment solutions company PayFast’s 'State of Pay 2025' report shows that the number of payment methods are growing on the back of mobile payments systems, digital wallets, open banking... 


Jim Grech
Peabody CEO Grech appointed chair of US National Coal Council
16th January 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

US coal major Peabody Energy president and CEO Jim Grech has been made chairperson of the National Coal Council (NCC), with the appointment formalised at a meeting at the White House on Thursday.... 


KATIE JACKSON: The partnership demonstrates how mining and digital innovation can combine to deliver cleaner materials at scale.
Amazon becomes first buyer of Rio Tinto's Nuton bioleached copper
16th January 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Mining major Rio Tinto has entered into a strategic collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS) that will see AWS become the first customer for copper produced using Rio’s Nuton bioleaching... 


From ideas to growth
16th January 2026

Nobody can dispute that South Africa has a growth problem. Over the past decade, GDP has expanded at a yearly average of only 0.7%, falling well short of what is needed to tackle the country’s... 


VSL Manufacturing opens R750m facility to supply Isuzu assembly plant
16th January 2026 By: Irma Venter

VSL Manufacturing (VSL) has started operations at its new, R750-million manufacturing facility adjacent to the Isuzu Motors South Africa (IMSAf) assembly plant in Struandale, Gqeberha. VSL is a... 


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The best must be made of South Africa’s fortuitous commodity windfall
16th January 2026 By: Martin Creamer

South Africa's commodity windfall, according to Old Mutual Investment Group, is expected to seep into the broader economy, boosting banks, retailers and property stocks as stronger prices improve... 


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Nuweveld Wind Farm, South Africa
16th January 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

A partnership between independent power producer Anthem and renewables developer Red Cap Energy plans to develop a 105-turbine wind farm facility in the Karoo in the Western Cape. 


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Hinkley Point C nuclear power plant project, UK – update
16th January 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

Hinkley Point C has taken delivery of its second nuclear reactor.  


Location map of the Youanmi project
Youanmi gold project, Australia – update
16th January 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

Rox Resources is accelerating mine development and advancing processing plant works. 


solar workers
DLO launches fully sponsored renewable energy skills programme for emerging professionals
15th January 2026 By: Darren Parker

Renewable energy company DLO has launched a fully sponsored skills training programme aimed at equipping emerging professionals and entrepreneurs with the technical and financial capabilities... 


Eskom reminds that R10 000 registration fee for solar system less than 50 kVA waived until March 31
15th January 2026 By: Schalk Burger

State-owned power utility Eskom reiterates that all registration and connection fees of up to R10 000 for small-scale embedded solar systems up to 50 kVA, are waived until March 31. The Electricity... 


SAWEM market code and rules to be first order of business for new Nersa advisory forum
SAWEM market code and rules to be first order of business for new Nersa advisory forum
15th January 2026 By: Terence Creamer

The immediate priority of the Electricity Market Advisory Forum (EMAF), which was appointed by the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) in December, will be to offer input on the... 


Motivair by Schneider Electric announces new range of CDUs to meet the rising demands of HPC and AI workloads
Motivair by Schneider Electric announces new range of CDUs to meet the rising demands of HPC and AI workloads
15th January 2026

Motivair by Schneider Electric, a leading innovator in liquid cooling technology for digital infrastructure, today introduced two new Coolant Distribution Units (CDUs) that are engineered to meet... 


Coega unveils R52m rural school project
Coega unveils R52m rural school project
15th January 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

To mark the beginning of the 2026 academic year, the Coega Development Corporation (Coega) joined the Eastern Cape provincial government for the official handover of the R52-million Sitoza Senior... 


Island Gold
Alamos reports lower-than-guided 2025 gold production
15th January 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Toronto-listed Alamos Gold has reported fourth-quarter gold production of 141 500 oz and full-year 2025 production of 545 400 oz, with both figures coming in below revised guidance owing mainly to... 


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