US-based Peabody Energy has issued a material adverse change notice to Johannesburg- and London-listed Anglo American related to its planned $3.78-billion acquisition of Anglo’s steelmaking coal... 

With some people and political parties calling for South Africa’s labour laws to be relaxed in response to the prevailing economic climate and high unemployment rate, President Cyril Ramaphosa... 

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese shocked Australia by securing an historic win in Saturday’s election. Now the question is whether he’ll use that mandate to push through tough measures to overhaul... 

Mining machine manufacturer Mining Maintenance Services (MMS) designs and manufactures underground coal mining machines that deliver solutions to customer challenges. These machines, albeit for... 

The agricultural landscape in South Africa is experiencing a rapid transformation driven by evolving technologies, says Africa AgriTech Conference & Expo programme director Anlie Hattingh. While... 

The sub-Saharan Africa arm of the Japanese commercial vehicle manufacturer UD Trucks, UD Trucks Southern Africa (UDTSA), announced its plans to bring sustainable transport solutions to the South... 

The Ghanaian Chamber of Mines is in favour of, and supports, regularised and licensed small-scale mining, “just as the laws in Ghana support them”, reported acting CEO Ahmed Nantogmah during the... 

A gold/zinc/copper/silver mine in Snow Lake, Manitoba, Canada. 

By: Nontu Mkhize - Offer Marketing Manager: Power Services and Industry - Anglophone Africa at Schneider Electric As businesses experience growing pressure to enhance operational efficiency and... 

Canada’s Liberal Party won a fourth consecutive election, giving a mandate to former central banker Mark Carney after a campaign in which he pledged to boost economic growth and stand up to US... 

African countries need an Africa-centred credit rating ecosystem that supports fair, accurate and forward-looking assessments of Africa’s economies, UN Under-Secretary-General and Economic... 

The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) on April 25 observed World Penguin Day to celebrate the African penguin as a beloved symbol of the country’s rich biodiversity.... 

The leader of the Democratic Alliance said his party remains committed to being part of the nation’s coalition government despite ongoing wrangling over key policies and legislation, and has no... 

The South African Nuclear Energy Corporation (Necsa) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) to collaborate on research and... 

Not only does financial services provider Standard Bank prioritise renewable energy as part of its sustainable finance mobilisation targets, it also supports a broader range of activities that... 

Faulty gas equipment in industrial operations puts the health and safety of workers at high risk while posing threats to the site, such as damage to infrastructure, owing to the drastic nature of... 

With three biogas-related events to be held in the same metropolitan area, this year’s World Biogas Summit promises to bring together “movers and shakers” from across the global anaerobic digestion... 

Understanding the critical role of spare parts in maintaining operational efficiency, coupled with prioritising the reliability and accessibility of essential mining and construction components, is... 

Untreated sewage being discharged into Gauteng’s rivers is adversely affecting critical ecosystems, communities and economic opportunities, says political party Democratic Alliance (DA)... 

Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Minister Dr Dion George has commended the “remarkable efforts” of South Africans in restoring pride in communities through widespread cleanup initiatives.... 

With Earth Day being commemorated today on 22 April, it’s a timely reminder of the environmental challenges we face – and one of the most pressing is water. Water is under pressure in South Africa.... 

Research has shown there is a direct correlation between emotional intelligence and effectiveness on all levels: professionally, socially and in leadership roles. The journey towards being an... 

By: Jared Kangisser - CEO at KBC Health & Safety Many people think that Operational Risk Management (ORM) is only relevant to industries with obvious hazards, like mining and construction.... 

Efficient, effective healthcare doesn’t just depend on hospitals and doctors, it depends on supply chains. From life-saving medicines to vaccines, surgical gloves and diagnostic tools, nothing... 

State-owned power utility Eskom’s ambitious plan to expand South Africa’s transmission network, which includes the roll-out of 14 000 km of new power lines over the next decade, is expected to... 

The increase in the development of reliable, tried-and-tested tailings storage facility (TSF) monitoring systems globally, driven by recent TSF disasters and the resultant long-term environmental... 

Heavy-duty slurry pump manufacturer Schurco Slurry has developed its presence in South Africa’s tailings transfer/retreatment and storage facilities (TSFs) sector owing to its expert engineering,... 

The mining industry relies on precise, durable equipment to extract resources from challenging environments. Unexpected equipment failures can lead to downtime, safety risks and increased costs. To... 

The pouring of concrete, to form the foundation for the reactor building of the research reactor, has started. 

South Africa has some of the most dangerous roads in the world and the estimated cost of road accidents a year is about R164-billion, or about 3.4% of the country's GDP. However, the disruption of... 

The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) and the Legal Practitioners Fidelity Fund (LPFF) on Thursday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at bolstering cooperation in investigating fraud,... 

World Bank president Ajay Banga on Wednesday doubled down on his push to revamp the bank's energy strategy to end a ban on lending for nuclear power projects and enable more natural gas projects,... 

The Promoting Regenerative Agriculture for Sustainable Livelihoods (PRASL) project, which will see €1.5-million invested over three years to support 4 000 smallholder farmers, has been launched in... 

During his oversight visit to the Eastern Cape on Wednesday, President Cyril Ramaphosa pointed out that despite progress in many areas in the province, its growth and development is significantly... 

The global transport sector contributes approximately 14% of global greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs) of which Africa currently contributes 3.8%[1]. While the continent’s transport sector contributes... 

Support for the African National Congress, which ruled South Africa outright for three decades after apartheid rule ended, has slipped further since it lost its parliamentary majority in last... 

Financial services provider Professional Provident Society (PPS) has allocated an all-time high R5.33-billion in profit-share to members in South Africa with qualifying life-risk products’ notional... 

More than three decades after the first inclusive election the country faces pressures locally and internationally.  Now more than ever leaders in Government and SOE’s are called to prove the... 

The Southern African Plastic Pipe Manufacturers Association (SAPPMA) has issued an urgent warning to the plastic pipe industry, cautioning against the growing and dangerous trend of manufacturing... 

The global transport sector contributes approximately 14% of global greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs) of which Africa currently contributes 3.8%[1]. While the continent’s transport sector contributes... 

President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Monday that trade between countries must remain “free, predictable and governed by a rules-based system”, particularly for developing economies, many of which he... 

President Cyril Ramaphosa has praised the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), an entity of the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation, for its commitment to excellence...