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Steenhuisen says ANC in GNU must embrace economic reform, DA plans court action over Expropriation Act
5th February 2025 By: Thabi Shomolekae

The Democratic Alliance stated on Wednesday that while its Ministers are delivering growth and jobs in their respective portfolios, it continues to push the African National Congress to urgently... 


Redisa calls on Parliament to get DFFE to engage with it about Waste Tyre Plan
5th February 2025 By: Schalk Burger

The Recycling and Economic Development Initiative of South Africa (Redisa) has called on the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment to get the Department of... 


President Cyril Ramaphosa
Breakthrough in NHI impasse
5th February 2025 By: Bloomberg

South Africa’s government signalled that it is making headway in resolving an impasse over a new national medical-insurance plan that critics say will infringe on the rights of patients and... 


 The shape of water – automating hydropower operations
The shape of water – automating hydropower operations
5th February 2025

By: Kobus Vermeulen - Direct Sales Executive, Process Automation at Schneider Electric Hydropower is undoubtedly one of the building blocks of today’s renewable energy industry, with the first bona... 


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HJS South Africa to Launch with Exclusive Golf Day Event
5th February 2025

Industry Leaders Gather to Champion Sustainability and Worker Safety HJS South Africa, the latest branch of the globally renowned HJS Emission Technology, is set to officially launch on 21 February... 


Beier Envirotec CEO Mawethu Ntsholo talks to Mining Weekly at Investing in African Mining Indaba 2025
Beier Envirotec produces specialist textiles for S African market
5th February 2025

Beier Envirotec is a baghouse specialist and an experienced South African producer of technical textiles and environmental filtration products. The company's range of products include: 


M23 rebels
64 NGOs ask EU to cancel mineral pact with Rwanda over Congo war
5th February 2025 By: Bloomberg

A group of 64 organizations mainly from the Democratic Republic of Congo sent a letter asking the European Union to cancel a critical minerals partnership with Rwanda because of its support for a... 


Mine closure needs to be thought of, from the very start of a project
4th February 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

In an era concerned with ensuring sustainability in all things, the issue of mine closure and land rehabilitation and reuse has become a major concern. It was a topic for discussion by a panel at... 


IsoMetrix chief sales officer and business director Cecelia Jofre talks to Mining Weekly at Investing in African Mining Indaba 2025.
Powerful solutions for EHS and ESG management
4th February 2025

Risk management solutions provider IsoMetrix creates innovative and modern software solutions in environment, health and safety (EHS) and environmental, social and governance (ESG) management and... 


Dushen Naidoo, Japie Fullard and Thuthula Balfour
Formal mining industry fatalities at record low; TB, silicosis also declining
4th February 2025 By: Irma Venter

Mining fatalities in South Africa’s formal mining industry totalled 42 people last year, down from 55 people in 2023, 49 people in 2022, and 74 people in 2021. Speaking at a media briefing at the... 


Himoinsa Southern Africa MD Martin Foster talks to Mining Weekly at the Investing in African Mining Indaba
Himoinsa Southern Africa has the flexibility to deliver bespoke solutions
4th February 2025

Part of the Yanmar Group, Himoinsa is a global corporation that designs, manufactures and distributes power generation equipment worldwide. Himoinsa Southern Africa, one of 14 Himoinsa subsidiaries... 


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Public Works Minister appoints two new Independent Development Trust members
4th February 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson has appointed attorney Matodzi Ratshimbilani and public law expert Derek Naidoo to the board of the Independent Development Trust (IDT), in... 


WiMSA supports women, future leaders of mining industry
WiMSA supports women, future leaders of mining industry
4th February 2025

Women in Mining South Africa (WiMSA) provides a free platform that supports and guides women's personal growth, leadership and career development in the South African mining industry. WiMSA was... 


Selati sugar on production line
SA Canegrowers calls sugar tax increase activism misguided, uninformed
4th February 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

While there has been renewed activism from health organisations for Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana to increase the Health Promotion Levy (HPL), or sugar tax, in this year’s Budget, industry body... 


Booyco Electronics discusses its role in advancing PDS tech in Africa
Booyco Electronics discusses its role in advancing PDS tech in Africa
3rd February 2025

South Africa’s pioneering role in proximity detection systems (PDS) has created opportunities for Booyco Electronics to expand its footprint across the region, says Booyco Electronics CEO Anton... 


Top Achievers Shine in Eastern Cape Engen Maths & Science Schools Class of 2024
Top Achievers Shine in Eastern Cape Engen Maths & Science Schools Class of 2024
3rd February 2025

The Engen Maths and Science Schools 2024 matric class in Port Elizabeth, East London, and Cala achieved flying colours. Engen celebrated the effort and sacrifice of the top learners in the Eastern... 


ARME’s Zandheuvel to provide healthy phosphate resource alternative for the future
ARME’s Zandheuvel to provide healthy phosphate resource alternative for the future
3rd February 2025

Adelaide Ruiters Mining and Exploration (ARME) is currently developing its flagship Zandheuvel phosphate mine and beneficiation plant. The mine will produce 216 000 t/y of phosphate rock... 


Saryx Engineering Group CEO Ingrid Osborne
Saryx has smart solutions that tackle any challenge
3rd February 2025

Digitisation, not only in the operational space, is the only answer to health and safety challenges. Electronic engineering and software development company Saryx Engineering Group implements... 


From left to right: PHC manager Midvaal sub-district Dorothy Manoto; Sedibeng District Health Services acting director Desebo Pepenene; Midvaal local municipality executive mayor Peter Teixeira; Gauteng MEC for Health Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko; site manager South32 Metalloys Smelter Nico Smith; Gauteng Department of Health HOD Lesiba Malotana; ward 10 Cllr Tumelo Mokhomo and head of stakeholder relation South32 Africa Dr Oupa Nkagisang
South32 provides new community healthcare clinic in Meyerton, Gauteng
31st January 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Globally diversified mining and metals company South32 on January 30 celebrated the official opening of the Sicelo Clinic in Meyerton, Gauteng. The company says the R4.1-million healthcare facility... 


Drone on farm
WesBank urges more mechanisation in agri for max yield, climate resilience
31st January 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Asset finance provider WesBank has called for greater adoption of mechanised farming as the sector grapples with multifaceted challenges including production costs, land and water scarcity,... 


Tackling the challenges of safety professionals head on at A-OSH EXPO 2025
Tackling the challenges of safety professionals head on at A-OSH EXPO 2025
31st January 2025

Occupational safety and health (OSH) professionals face a multitude of challenges in an ever-changing workplace landscape. Some of these include technological developments and implementation,... 


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Firm highlights solutions for offshore projects
31st January 2025

Offshore projects are a key segment for engineering products and services provider BMG’s dedicated Tools & Equipment: Lifting and Rigging division, demanding specialist solutions for safe and... 


A group of bright blue plastic pipes lined up together
Revised code to improve accountability – association
31st January 2025 By: Halima Frost

The recently revised code of conduct of South African industry body Southern African Plastic Pipe Manufacturers Association (Sappma) is expected to significantly boost the accountability of pipe... 


AI, connectivity and sustainability to shape tech landscape in 2025
31st January 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

The 2025 technology landscape is set to be shaped by rapid innovation, with advances in artificial intelligence (AI), connectivity and sustainability driving both business and societal progress.... 


Trump’s return: US Zumafied
31st January 2025 By: Tara O’Connor

Donald Trump’s return to the US Presidency was disruptive and dishonest, demonstrating disregard for the truth, the rule of law, and domestic and international conventions. Fact-checking... 


Image of MAN multi fluid monitor during bench testing
Updated intelligent system for continuous industrial oil-monitoring
30th January 2025

MAN Energy Solutions has introduced a new version of its continuous engine-oil-monitoring tool MAN Fluid Monitor (MFM), originally launched in 2020.  The company has extended the application of the... 


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Supporting mining machinery in meeting emissions standards
30th January 2025

Volvo Penta has announced that its D5 off-road engine will power J&S Manufacturing’s full product line, including its portfolio of mining equipment in North America, and will be supported by... 


Strategic co-location of IFAT Africa and analytica Lab Africa to boost cross-industry collaboration
29th January 2025

IFAT Africa and analytica Lab Africa will be co-located at the Gallagher Convention Centre this year to optimise the synergies across the laboratories, science and innovation sectors and the water,... 


Platinum-based pharmaceutical ingredients form the backbone of cancer treatment through chemotherapy.
Platinum playing crucial anti-cancer role, making major pharmaceutical contribution
29th January 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Platinum group metals (PGMs), which are hosted overwhelmingly in South Africa, are playing a crucial anti-cancer role as well as making a significant overall PGM contribution to the pharmaceutical... 


DA leader John Steenhuisen
We remain committed to GNU – DA's Steenhuisen
28th January 2025 By: Thabi Shomolekae

Democratic Alliance leader John Steenhuisen said on Tuesday he hopes that a meeting between him and African National Congress leader and President Cyril Ramaphosa will be the first step in... 


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Faith-based eco-justice organisation calls for reforms to SA’s electricity pricing
28th January 2025 By: Sashnee Moodley

As Eskom seeks approval from the National Energy Regulator of South Africa for a 36% electricity tariff increase, faith-based eco-justice organisation, the Southern African Faith Communities’... 


From concern to confidence - can a sober work culture contribute to better team cohesion and morale?
From concern to confidence - can a sober work culture contribute to better team cohesion and morale?
28th January 2025

By: Rhys Evans - Managing Director at ALCO-Safe ( Virtual Showroom ) In the South African context, where productivity and safety must go hand in hand, breathalyser testing can significantly enhance... 


World Bank president Ajay Banga
World Bank’s Banga seeks $85bn to leverage Africa’s youth
28th January 2025 By: Bloomberg

World Bank president Ajay Banga said boosting access to electricity is the key to unlocking the demographic dividend in the world’s youngest continent. Banga, who spoke in an interview at the... 


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Ramaphosa says WEF sees SA’s GNU as a sign of stability, as instability brews at home
27th January 2025 By: Thabi Shomolekae

President Cyril Ramaphosa pointed out on Monday that the World Economic Forum meeting held in Davos, Switzerland, last week viewed the formation of South Africa’s Government of National Unity as a... 


KBC launches South Africa’s first safety escape room
KBC launches South Africa’s first safety escape room
27th January 2025

Health and safety solutions provider KBC has introduced South Africa's first safety escape room at Phalaborwa Mining Company (PMC). Safety escape room training aims to offer an interactive and... 


Barrick president and CE Mark Bristow
Barrick notes its $4.25bn investment into Tanzania so far
24th January 2025 By: Darren Parker

NYSE- and TSX-listed Barrick Gold has injected more than $4.24-billion into the Tanzanian economy since establishing the Twiga joint venture (JV) with the government in 2019. Its contribution for... 


Mobile Mines Rescue Winder in action
Novel South African-engineered mobile rescue winder instrumental in Stilfontein rescue
24th January 2025 By: Darren Parker

The rescue of 246 surviving illegal miners from the Stilfontein shaft in less than three days was enabled by a locally designed and manufactured Mobile Mines Rescue Winder (MMRW), equipped with... 


Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe
Mantashe characterises fight against illegal mining as war, defends tactics
24th January 2025 By: Darren Parker

Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe has described illegal mining in South Africa as a war being waged against the country. He reaffirmed the State’s zero-tolerance stance on... 


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Weba Chute Systems
24th January 2025

Weba Chute Systems is world-renowned for ensuring that its custom-engineered chutes add immediate and significant value to customers profitability, uptime and on-site health and safety. The... 


Sintech
Sintech
24th January 2025

Since 1984 Sintech has supplied the South African market with clutches, brakes and engineering solutions for a wide range of applications and across a wide spectrum of industry both domestically... 


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Sandvik Rock Processing powers Africa’s mines with advanced crushing and screening solutions
24th January 2025

Sandvik Rock Processing Solutions plays a pivotal role in Africa’s mining and quarrying sectors by delivering advanced, high performance crushing and screening equipment. Catering to the... 


A photo of a heavy load haul truck kicking up an orange plume of dust at a mine
Embracing tech to improve health, safety
24th January 2025 By: Halima Frost

The mining industry can make better use of technology to prevent adverse outcomes, including quieter equipment to safeguard a mineworker’s hearing and different mining methods that can reduce, or... 


A portrait picture of International Council on Mining and Metals CEO Rohitesh Dhawan
Land debate in mining the most contested
24th January 2025 By: Halima Frost

In Africa, and in particular South Africa, the issue of land is highly pertinent, often contested and intricately tied to notions of justice and equity, says global CEO-led organisation ICMM CEO... 


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