South Africa’s supply chain sector is vital to the country’s economy but faces a skills gap that is threatening growth, says supply chain industry body SAPICS. Recognising the imperative to address... 

A new generation of pressure gauge (PG) type manometers is now equipped with modern display units featuring illuminated LED markings to provide a quick overview of measured values. In addition to... 

ASX-listed South32 will investigate steam electrification technologies to help decarbonise its Worsley Alumina refinery in Western Australia, supported by a A$4.4-million grant from the Australian... 

Kholo Capital Mezzanine Debt Fund I (Kholo Capital) and Maia Capital Partners (Maia Capital) announced on Tuesday that they have partnered to provide R250-million in mezzanine debt funding to the... 

With most forklifts now powered by lithium-ion batteries – due to their superior efficiency, longer lifespan and faster charging times compared to traditional lead-acid batteries – users can... 

As Africa seeks to chart a course toward industrial transformation, its manufacturing sector faces a pivotal moment. The continent’s economic future hinges on its ability to overcome longstanding... 

Hot on the heels of his visit to the White House as part of President Cyril Ramaphosa’s South African delegation, Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau has emphasised the need to... 

It's important to understand that the market for green hydrogen is already there because the world is consuming 100-million tons of hydrogen a year that are “polluting like hell”, the French... 

Refining services provider Heraeus Precious Metals finds in its latest appraisal publication that China’s platinum jewellery and investment demand is still at the forefront of market fundamentals.... 

Despite South Africa being food secure on a national level and the country being the largest agricultural exporter on the continent, access to food is variable and unequal from a household point of... 

With an economic output of more than 190 billion euros and a closely integrated industrial landscape, the Rhine-Ruhr metropolitan region is one of Europe’s most dynamic economic areas.... 

JSE-listed Barloworld’s group revenue for the six months ended March 31 declined by 5.8% to R18.1-billion, driven by a 36.8% decrease in revenue at its Russian operation Vostochnaya Technica (VT)... 

Construction has begun on a long-awaited critical minerals testing facility in Townsville, in northern Queensland, with the state’s new Liberal National Party (LNP) government claiming credit for... 

Leading companies in the heating, energy, refrigeration, ventilation and air conditioning (HERVAC) industry are a force for change in moving the industry from being energy-intensive to... 

With Africa’s population set to double by 2050 and intra-African trade to surge by an estimated 50% through the AfCFTA, investment in transport infrastructure has become both a strategic and... 

Toronto-listed Generation Mining's stock jumped on Thursday as the company received its final permit required to begin construction at the Marathon copper/palladium project in northwestern... 

German radar maker Hensoldt is exploring options for its South African optronics business, including a potential sale, according to people familiar with the matter. Hensoldt is working with... 

The South African Nuclear Energy Corporation (Necsa) supports the country adopting small modular reactors (SMRs) and believes that it can play a key role in this process. So affirms Necsa Group... 

This will we profile Jabu Serithi, MD of the Gauteng business unit of GVK Siya-Zama, a South African group which was established in 1960 as a painting and restoration company but has grown to... 

A new modernised hydrogen-ready anode furnace was launched to the market in December 2024 by Finnish industrial machinery manufacturer Metso to improve impurity removal and offer innovative... 

Sustained efforts aimed at mineral diversification are necessary for safeguarding the future of Botswana’s mining economy, highlights Botswana Mining and Energy (BME) Conference and Expo event... 

“Scarcity is the judgement decreed by our economy,” Marshall Sahlins writes in Stone Age Economics – a line that casts long shadows over our current age, where knowledge and productivity are... 

A low-carbon refractory gunning mix was launched in March by Austrian refractory products supplier RHI Magnesita to assist mining and metallurgical sectors in reducing their environmental impact.... 

A strategic alliance has been formed between South African industrial services and asset integrity management specialist Dickinson Group of Companies (DGC) and Swiss advanced combustion technology... 

The M-CRANE tyre, a “next-generation” tyre for mobile cranes, has been introduced to the market by industrial tyre manufacturer Magna Tyres. The M-CRANE enhances crane efficiency, endurance and... 

Among other countries, minerals processing equipment manufacturer Multotec supplies scientifically engineered rubber mill and scrubber liners to mining operations in Botswana. These liners have... 

Construction waste is being repurposed into eco-friendly building blocks for low-cost Reconstruction and Development Programme (RDP) housing through a Department of Science, Technology and... 

In less than six months, the water storage level of South Africa’s Vaal dam surged from less than 30% capacity in December to overflowing, prompting the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) to... 

As Germany eyes expanded investments in Africa's energy sector, the upcoming African Energy Week 2025: Invest in African Energies serves as an opportunity to advance partnerships and unlock new... 

You might be reading this article after the May 23 deadline for comments on the ‘Price Preference System (PPS) Discount on Ferrous Scrap’. But this does not mean you should stop reading. Instead,... 

Large electrical rotating machine refurbisher DELBA Electrical continues to set new benchmarks in refurbishing of large electrical rotating machines.  A recent project at its Alrode Large Machines... 

In less than six months, the water storage level of South Africa’s Vaal dam surged from less than 30% capacity in December to overflowing, prompting the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) to... 

In acknowledgement of International Day for Biological Diversity, on May 22, the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), an entity of the Department of Science, Technology and... 

Electra Battery Materials, which is focused on developing North America's only cobalt sulphate refinery, has welcomed the Ontario government’s C$500-million Critical Minerals Processing Fund,... 

Enlit Africa 2025 officially opened this week at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC), bringing together thousands of leaders from Africa’s power, water and energy sectors. This... 

Excessive heat generated during production processes in industry can be harmful to machinery, causing downtime and compromising the quality of end-products. Industries such as automotive, food and... 

Increasing supply concentration in a handful of countries and the spread of export restrictions is raising the risk of painful disruptions to the global critical mineral markets, the International... 

With South Africa’s revamped carbon tax policy due to come into effect in 2026, the country’s climate and energy landscapes are expected to undergo a decisive shift, says renewable-energy firm... 

Whereas every mineral is found to be critical for various reasons, the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources’ (DMPR’s) Critical Minerals and Metals Strategy has identified platinum,... 

New technology, which uses sound to recover 92% of platinum from hydrogen fuel cell stacks, is emerging from Johnson Matthey, a company which, interestingly, has a long-standing South African... 

Lloyd’s Register Foundation, the global safety charity, has launched its new Global Safety Evidence Centre, backed by a £15-million investment over ten years.   

In a rapidly evolving utilities landscape, where energy diversification, environmental performance and operational efficiency intersect, data is fast becoming the most critical asset. At the heart...