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Building inclusive growth in local mining sector with B-BBEE certification
Updated 7 hours ago

Mining is a cornerstone of South Africa’s economy. For more than 100 years, it has driven industrial development, created jobs and attracted global investment. Yet structural barriers have limited... 


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Fit-for-purpose components ensure safety, high performance
Updated 7 hours ago

To maintain critical safety standards and adhere to current legislation, industrial equipment supplier BMG works closely with engineers in the coal mining sector to select products suited to their... 


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Manganese project gains momentum, financing expected in 2026
Updated 7 hours ago By: Trent Roebeck

Battery metals development and mining company Giyani Metals is making headway in progressing the definitive feasibility study (DFS) for its K.Hill manganese mining project in Botswana, with project... 


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Property management group driving sustainability goals
Updated 7 hours ago By: Halima Frost

Underpinned by sustainability, the goal of South African real estate investment trust Growthpoint Properties is to achieve net-zero carbon emissions across its portfolio by 2050. “We continue to... 


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Awareness tech changes property sector
Updated 7 hours ago By: Halima Frost

Having identified a need for real-time situational awareness among cities, utilities and many commercial and industrial property owners, data and AI company The Awareness Company has recalibrated... 


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Babcock’s one-stop model bodes well for industry
Updated 7 hours ago

Industries benefit significantly from partnering with a single, integrated equipment and services provider, says energy, transport and industrial services specialist Babcock. By offering a... 


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Your trusted partner in engineering and construction
Updated 7 hours ago

For more than 25 years, Letab Projects has been a leading force in engineering and construction across Africa. Built on innovation, precision and quality, we deliver turnkey solutions that meet the... 


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Witwatersrand Basin Project – Qala Shallows, South Africa – update
Updated 7 hours ago By: Sheila Barradas

West Wits Mining has secured firm commitments to raise A$17.5-million before costs through a share placement to institutional, sophisticated and professional investors. 


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Companies urged to better understand the importance of ESG
18th September 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

As requirements for environmental, social and governance (ESG) reporting become increasingly more stringent, companies in South Africa are urged to better understand the importance of ESG... 


Minerals Council CEO Mzila Mthenjane and Mintek CEO Dr Molefi Motuku.
Fruitful outcomes needed quickly from crucial Minerals Council, Mintek agreement
18th September 2025 By: Martin Creamer

The South African economy requires fruitful outcomes to emerge quickly from the crucial memorandum of understanding (MoU) that will be signed tomorrow by Minerals Council South Africa and South... 


Pyrotec PackMark Powers the Food Packaging Industry
Pyrotec PackMark Powers the Food Packaging Industry
18th September 2025

Within the highly competitive food, beverage, and packaging industry in South Africa, packaging is the eye-catching bridge between brand and consumer. From snack packets to condiment jars, coding... 


Gauteng’s role in building pathways for intra-African trade
18th September 2025

By: Sthembiso Dlamini - Acting Group CEO of the Gauteng Growth and Development Agency (GGDA) Tens of thousands of African business leaders, entrepreneurs, innovators, and investors gathered... 


From Zimbabwe to Zanzibar: Sub-Saharan Africa's Hotel Pipeline Booms
18th September 2025

Africa's hotel industry is experiencing unprecedented growth, with 577 new hotels and resorts under construction, adding over 104,000 rooms. This 13.3% increase far outpaces global growth, with... 


How South Africa’s transformer manufacturing industry can fill a gaping local and national infrastructure gap
How South Africa’s transformer manufacturing industry can fill a gaping local and national infrastructure gap
18th September 2025

By: Mervyn Naidoo - Group CEO of ACTOM South Africa’s energy transition, as well as similar efforts by other countries around the world, is accelerating the demand for power transformers, as... 


From prevention to protection — your fire safety solutions in one place
From prevention to protection — your fire safety solutions in one place
18th September 2025

The Western Cape’s varied landscapes and rapid urban development bring with them a range of fire safety challenges. From densely populated city centres to remote industrial sites, and from heritage... 


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Australia's watered down emissions target draws ire of environmentalists
18th September 2025 By: Reuters

Australia on Thursday set its 2035 emissions target at a reduction of 62%-70% from 2005levels, a lower-than-expected figure that was criticised by green groups. The United Nations has asked... 


Rand Refinery CEO Praveen Baijnath
Rand Refinery reduces emissions through solar, energy effiency investments
17th September 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Precious metals refinery Rand Refinery has published its 2025 Sustainability Report, which showed a 24% reduction in total energy consumption since 2021 to 24.5 GWh in 2024 and a 13 500 kilotons... 


Rand Refinery’s 2025 Sustainability Report sets out an impactful African story
17th September 2025

he report covers new benchmarks for ethical sourcing, digital traceability, and building a deep sense of shared responsibility within communities and its people 


Orion CEO Tony Lennox.
Prieska copper project uplifted by Glencore's financing and offtake term sheet
17th September 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Orion Minerals’ Prieska copper/zinc mine, in South Africa’s well-endowed Northern Cape, has received a prospective financing and offtake uplift through the signing of a non-binding term sheet with... 


Tribunal dismisses predatory pricing complaint against AMSA, as longs wind-down deadline nears
Tribunal dismisses predatory pricing complaint against AMSA, as longs wind-down deadline nears
17th September 2025 By: Terence Creamer

The Competition Tribunal has dismissed an application for interim relief against ArcelorMittal South Africa (AMSA) sought by steel producers Cape Gate and Scaw South Africa, which alleged that AMSA... 


Kaspersky GReAT lead security researcher Maher Yamout
Significant increase in spyware, banking trojans and infostealers – Kaspersky
17th September 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Cybersecurity firm Kaspersky reports that a significant rise in the number of spyware, banking trojans and infostealer cyberattacks was detected in the first quarter of this year, compared with the... 


Ferrochrome smelting.
Provided power costs are fixed, Chrome SA ready to be part of ferrochrome solution
17th September 2025 By: Martin Creamer

South Africa needs both a competitive mining sector and a strong manufacturing base but supporting one sector by undermining another is an unsustainable strategy, Chrome SA has cautioned in a... 


Transnet Engineering unveils accredited material testing laboratory
Transnet Engineering unveils accredited material testing laboratory
17th September 2025

State-owned Transnet Engineering has launched its South African National Accreditation System-accredited material testing laboratory at its Koedoespoort plant, in Johannesburg. Sabrina Jardim tells... 


Itac recommends temporary duty waiver for stainless steel tubing
16th September 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa (Itac) has recommended that a temporary rebate provision be created for the importation of stainless steel tubing used in the... 


SAVCA welcomes new Board Members
16th September 2025

The SA Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (SAVCA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Janice Johnston, Chief Executive of Edge Growth Ventures, and Paula Mokwena, CEO of Fireball... 


Exim signals financing interest in Syerston scandium project
16th September 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX- and OTC-listed Sunrise Energy Metals has received a letter of interest (LoI) from the Export-Import Bank of the United States (Exim) for up to $67-million (A$103-million) in potential debt... 


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Gold uptrend intact, but due for correction before topping $4 000 in 2026
16th September 2025 By: Reuters

Gold's stellar rally to successive record highs shows every sign of continuing for the rest of the year, but a healthy correction is on the cards before breaching the $4 000/oz milestone in 2026,... 


Why Solar Still Matters in 2025
16th September 2025

By: Christiaan Hattingh - Managing Director at AWPower If you’ve been following the solar market in South Africa this year, you’ve likely seen the headlines: residential demand for solar has slowed... 


Smart energy management solutions can deliver cost savings and power security for energy-heavy businesses
Smart energy management solutions can deliver cost savings and power security for energy-heavy businesses
16th September 2025

By: Richard von Moltke - General Manager at Static Power, a Division of Actom (Pty) Ltd Energy prices are rising worldwide, putting real pressure on businesses, especially those in energy-intensive... 


West Wits Mining raises A$17.5m to accelerate Qala Shallows
15th September 2025 By: Darren Parker

ASX-listed West Wits Mining has announced that it has secured firm commitments to raise A$17.5-million before costs through a share placement to institutional, sophisticated and professional... 


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On-site oxygen boosts gold recovery
15th September 2025 By: Devina Haripersad

Several gold mines across sub-Saharan Africa have confirmed that they are saving up to 70% in costs by switching from delivered oxygen to their own on-site systems, says oxygen and nitrogen... 


Mbongeni Ndlovu appointed GM of supply chain industry body SAPICS
Mbongeni Ndlovu appointed GM of supply chain industry body SAPICS
15th September 2025

Ndolovu brings a deep passion for professional development and a well-established track record in education and training to the not-for-profit organisation. Based in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, he has... 


Dr Roelof Botha
Afrimat Construction Index recovers in second quarter, with materials value and volumes up
15th September 2025 By: Schalk Burger

The Afrimat Construction Index (ACI) recorded a solid recovery in the second quarter, with several key indicators having made a strong rebound since the first quarter of the year. The index,... 


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Congo-Rwanda draft deal outlines role of US, others in revamp of minerals sector
15th September 2025 By: Reuters

Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) will commit to working with third parties, including the US, to revamp their mineral supply chains and develop reforms, according to a draft of an... 


Haultrax Brings SIC capability to Remote WA Mine with Starlink First
Haultrax Brings SIC capability to Remote WA Mine with Starlink First
15th September 2025

In an Australian industry first, Haultrax has successfully deployed its Fleet Management System (FMS) at a remote Western Australian gold project managed by Iron Mine Contracting (IMC), using Vocus... 


St Barbara explores Touquoy restart as Nova Scotia strengthens permitting regime
St Barbara explores Touquoy restart as Nova Scotia strengthens permitting regime
15th September 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Gold miner St Barbara has welcomed improvements to the permitting environment in Nova Scotia, Canada, announcing on Monday that it had withdrawn its Supreme Court appeal over reclamation conditions... 


Hive Hydrogen programme director Trevor Donian, AMDA Developments CEO Piero Granelli, Hive Hydrogen head of development Zander van der Walt, Hive Energy Africa CEO Colin Loubser, and Hive Hydrogen legal director Benji Mothibedi.
South Africa's R105bn hydrogen project advances to front-end engineering design stage
12th September 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Following go-ahead for the required renewable energy generation, South Africa’s R105-billion Coega Green Ammonia project in Nelson Mandela Bay has now advanced to front-end engineering design... 


Organisations issue new challenge to enviro authorisation for Karpowership
12th September 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Environmental justice organisations groundWork and the South Durban Community Environmental Alliance (SDCEA) have filed a review application in the North Gauteng High Court to challenge the... 


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Personal protective equipment withstands tough conditions
12th September 2025

A range of local, in-house manufactured workwear and personal protective equipment (PPE) promises reliable protection for workers in hazardous environments. REIYN International says its locally... 


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Leveraging logistics solutions to boost productivity
12th September 2025

An innovative smart factory logistics (SFL) solution aims to empower manufacturers to optimise production. Industrial fastening and assembly technology specialist Bossard explains that its SFL... 


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Next-gen planetary gearboxes
12th September 2025

Planetary gearboxes have advanced in size, weight and application versatility and SEW-EURODRIVE notes that its locally engineered high performance solutions are extending its reach across a growing... 


DEMANDING APPLICATIONS The Godwin diesel-driven pump delivers powerful, uninterrupted performance for the most demanding dewatering applications, even in remote off-grid locations
Reliable dewatering solutions non-negotiable, says pumps provider
12th September 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

As Africa’s mining sector continues on a strong and consistent growth trajectory, the use of high performance, efficient and reliable dewatering solutions have become non-negotiable to ensure safe... 


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Research in South Africa to unlock aircraft innovation on cutting edge – expert
12th September 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

The investment in computational fluid dynamics (CFD) research for aircraft in South Africa is crucial for driving innovation, decarbonising aviation, reducing prototype costs and sustainably... 


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