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Industry bodies say NT Budget signals mining-led growth
13th May 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

The Northern Territory’s (NT's) 2025/26 Budget has been welcomed by Australia’s mining industry as a sign of the government’s intent to drive economic growth through resource development, tax... 


France's Orano files lawsuit over staff detention in Niger
13th May 2025 By: Reuters

French uranium miner Orano said on Tuesday it had filed a lawsuit with the Niger courts over the "arbitrary arrest, illegal detention and unjust confiscation of property" involving its staff and... 


Watch a video in which Engineering News talks to Astron Energy GM for commercial and industrial Axola Myendeki at Nampo 2025, in Bothaville
Astron Energy showcases cost-saving agricultural offering
13th May 2025

Astron Energy is showcasing its latest fuel solutions and lubricant technologies at Nampo 2025, in Bothaville, underlining its commitment to helping South African agriculture thrive amid mounting... 


Willem Strydom, Business Development Electronics Manager at SEW-EURODRIVE South Africa
SEW-EURODRIVE’s DDI technology and single cable solution simplifies connectivity
13th May 2025

Cabling can be one of the most challenging aspects of automation and drive system installations, often leading to delays, faults and inefficiencies. As a global leader in drive and automation... 


Booyco Engineering is celebrating 40 years of delivering high performance HVAC solutions for military, rail, mining and earthmoving applications in some of the world’s toughest environments
Celebrating 40 years of excellence in specialised HVAC
13th May 2025

Celebrating 40 years in business, Booyco Engineering has successfully evolved its specialised heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) offerings while remaining true to its commitment to... 


Denel reinstates its acting Group CFO
13th May 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

State-owned defence industrial group Denel announced on Tuesday morning that its acting Group CFO Thandeka Sabela had been reinstated, after having been suspended for several months. The suspension... 


Hella Automotive South Africa key account manager Zander Botha
HELLA's contribution to agriculture extends beyond lighting
13th May 2025

At this year’s Nampo Harvest Day, HELLA Automotive is spotlighting its advanced lighting and electronic solutions tailored for the agricultural sector. From the new Antares 9” LED driving lights to... 


Transforming Africa’s Manufacturing Landscape into an Advanced Technological Hub
Transforming Africa’s Manufacturing Landscape into an Advanced Technological Hub
13th May 2025

Africa is a continent filled with potential, talent and untapped resources. Bountiful regional natural reserves have driven the population towards ingenuity and innovation that remain unmatched... 


Redefine property on Alice Lane
Redefine reports improved profitability despite rocky macroeconomic terrain
13th May 2025 By: Darren Parker

South African real estate investment trust (Reit) Redefine Properties has reported improved profitability in its financial results for the six months ended February 28. Overall, the Reit explained... 


The Standby Offer acceptance date for Barloworld has been extended
12th May 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

Following the receipt of regulatory approval, on Monday afternoon JSE-listed South African industrial conglomerate Barloworld issued a statement reporting that it had agreed that the deadline for... 


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AAAM, Afreximbank and AfCFTA Secretariat launch policy course in aid of  industrialisation
12th May 2025 By: Irma Venter

The African Association of Automotive Manufacturers (AAAM), in partnership with Afreximbank and the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat, have launched the inaugural Industrial... 


The simpler, the better: Measuring devices  for level measurement with best-in-class  simplicity and the highest efficiency
The simpler, the better: Measuring devices for level measurement with best-in-class simplicity and the highest efficiency
12th May 2025

Endress+Hauser’s latest Micropilot family is made for continuous and non-contact level measurement with 80GHz radar technology. The new radar sensors are the perfect match for all main applications... 


Transport Evolution Africa 2025 to highlight critical investment opportunities shaping the future of Africa’s transport and logistics industry
12th May 2025

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... 


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Ramaphosa attends Africa CEO Forum as he touts Africa-focused trade and investment
12th May 2025 By: Thabi Shomolekae

President Cyril Ramaphosa will this week attend the Africa CEO Forum in the Ivorian capital, Abidjan, to showcase South Africa’s potential as a premier investment and trade destination. Ramaphosa... 


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Astron Energy introduces new solution for varnish
12th May 2025

At Astron Energy, we don’t accept the status quo, particularly when challenges are industry-wide and costly. We sat down with Astron Energy Technical Specialist Faiz Regal to find out which big... 


Glencore CEO Gary Nagle
Glencore improved on various sustainability metrics in 2024
9th May 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Global diversified miner Glencore says various initiatives at its industrial assets are driving positive change in the communities where they operate. “Our diversified business model, underpinned... 


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Wearable cooling vest essential for outdoor work
9th May 2025

A cooling vest that uses evaporative cooling technology helps lower overall body temperature in conditions of extreme heat or when performing strenuous tasks such as construction and outdoor... 


NOA reaches financial close for 94.5 MW Wind Garden plant in the Eastern Cape
9th May 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Commercial and industrial renewable-energy company NOA Group has announced financial close on its first wholly owned large-scale wind energy project, the 94.5 MW Wind Garden plant, near Makhanda,... 


Australia-Asia Power Link, Australia
Australia-Asia Power Link, Australia
9th May 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

The proposed project aims to build the world’s largest renewable energy and battery storage hub, with a 5 000 km high-voltage direct current system to deliver up to 6 GW of power to industry. 


Hillside Aluminium in KwaZulu-Natal.
Hillside Aluminium contribution highlighted following power price agreement scrutiny
9th May 2025 By: Martin Creamer

The electricity pricing agreement for Hillside Aluminium in KwaZulu-Natal reflects the South African government’s policy to support strategic industries that create value for the nation, South32... 


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New app helps manage stock availability and operations
9th May 2025

Global industrial product and service solutions provider RS South Africa has launched a new app to assist customers and suppliers in designing, building, and maintaining industrial equipment and... 


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South African port union plans more talks to end wage dispute
9th May 2025 By: Bloomberg

The main labour union at South Africa’s state port and rail company said it will continue talks next week aimed at resolving a wage dispute and averting a potential strike. Negotiations will take... 


IMPOWER business development executive Matthew Cruise
Opinion: Carbon tax changes to reshape commercial and industrial property sector
9th May 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

In this article, IMPOWER business development executive Matthew Cruise writes that the South African commercial and industrial (C&I) property sector is facing a major regulatory inflection point as... 


The invaluable role of process automation in West Africa’s mining industry
The invaluable role of process automation in West Africa’s mining industry
9th May 2025

By: Belema Koleoso - Territory Technical Lead, Process Automation at Schneider Electric West Africa Today, the West African mining industry serves as an all-important driver in the region’s... 


Francisco Baudrand, CEO of Enaex Africa
Francisco Baudrand
9th May 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

This week we profile Francisco Baudrand, CEO of Enaex Africa, a producer and supplier of explosives to customers in Southern Africa 


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Company focuses on honing EI
9th May 2025 By: Trent Roebeck

Unlike a traditional, authoritarian style of leadership at mining environments that views a transactional culture as essential to the functionality of a workplace, industrial and mining education... 


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Event to highlight fire prevention measures, detection technology
9th May 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

This year’s Firexpo event will focus on increasing safety for building occupants and company employees through sophisticated fire detection technology and preventative measures, coupled with... 


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Internationally benchmarked training programmes bridge skills gap
9th May 2025 By: Trent Roebeck

A multi-phase training project was recently implemented at a Southern African mining operation by asset integrity management and industrial solutions company Dickinson Group of Companies (DGC)... 


Investors keen for B Network Prospectus
9th May 2025 By: Devina Haripersad

State-owned rail freight company Transnet’s Rail Infrastructure Management entity (TRIM) during its latest Investec Engagement that took place on March 14, says that it plans to release a B Network... 


A man wearing PPE walking on front of Cooling towers looking up to the sky
Cooling giant to unveil rebrand at event
9th May 2025 By: Halima Frost

Instead of simply highlighting its capabilities and technologies at this year’s Enlit Africa, industrial cooling specialists Industrial Water Cooling (IWC) will use the opportunity to make a... 


CSIR develops cost-effective building block for houses using construction waste
9th May 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Research and development organisation the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) partnered with nonprofit organisation Use-It Waste Beneficiation and building solutions company Key... 


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Unavoidable trade-offs
9th May 2025 By: Terence Creamer

The International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa (Itac) has initiated two major tariff reviews that could have significant implications for the country’s existing real-economy... 


Richards Bay liquid natural gas bulk terminal, South Africa
Richards Bay liquid natural gas bulk terminal, South Africa
9th May 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Phase 1 of the new LNG terminal includes a floating storage unit and regasification facilities. Operations are set to start in 2028. 


Pacific green fertiliser plant, US
Pacific green fertiliser plant, US
9th May 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

The plant will be the first at-scale, low-carbon fertiliser production facility in the world, producing 700 000 t/y of nitrogen fertiliser and serving farmers across the Pacific Northwest region. 


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De Beers to shut down its lab-grown diamond jewellery brand Lightbox
8th May 2025 By: Reuters

De Beers plans to shut down its lab-grown diamond jewellery brand, Lightbox, and focus on natural diamonds, it said on Thursday, as the company battles weak diamond prices due to low demand and... 


Unlocking Africa’s Manufacturing Potential Through Regional Integration
Unlocking Africa’s Manufacturing Potential Through Regional Integration
8th May 2025

Africa's manufacturing sector stands at the cusp of a transformative era, propelled by regional integration efforts that are reshaping the continent into a formidable global economic force. The... 


Durban port operations
TPT reflects on progress made with turnaround strategy
8th May 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

State-owned Transnet Port Terminals (TPT) has made progress in improving its operational performance and with investment into new assets since it announced a turnaround strategy in October 2023.... 


Schneider Electric unveils Industries of the Future Breaker Status and Communication Module (BSCM) Modbus SL/ULP and Altivar Process ATV6100 Medium Voltage (MV) Drive products at AATF 2025
Schneider Electric unveils Industries of the Future Breaker Status and Communication Module (BSCM) Modbus SL/ULP and Altivar Process ATV6100 Medium Voltage (MV) Drive products at AATF 2025
8th May 2025

Schneider Electric , the global leader in energy management and automation, and recognised sustainability leader, has unveiled two new flagship products – the Altivar Process ATV6100 Medium Voltage... 


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Gemfields’ Zambia mine to restart focused openpit mining
8th May 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

JSE- and Aim-listed Gemfields Group announced that Kagem Mining, the emerald mine in Zambia which is 75% owned by Gemfields and 25% owned by the government through the Industrial Development... 


African policy researchers urge green industrialisation for Africa's prosperity
8th May 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Africa policy experts have called on the G20 to back Africa’s efforts to develop by aligning global trade and investment frameworks with inclusive green industrial development. The joint G20 input... 


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Joburg mayor outlines measures to mitigate city’s challenges
8th May 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Executive mayor of the City of Johannesburg Dada Morero has acknowledged that the city is in a “crisis”, with “extreme actions” required to mitigate this. Delivering the State of the City Address... 


DHL Supply Chain Europe, Middle East Africa CEO Hendrik Venter.
Coordinated action needed to realise green hydrogen ambitions, DHL CEO highlights
8th May 2025 By: Martin Creamer

South Africa’s world-leading platinum group metals (PGM) endowment received a major boost last month when European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen referred specifically to clean energy... 


Rio Tinto plans to build a demonstration plant at Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean in Quebec.
Rio Tinto and Indium extract first gallium from Canadian alumina operations
7th May 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Diversified major Rio Tinto and partner Indium have successfully extracted the first primary gallium from bauxite processed at the Vaudreuil alumina refinery in Quebec as part of a research and... 


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