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Firm outlines evolving dust control framework
18th July 2025

The cumulative health effects of prolonged dust exposure, including respiratory and cardiovascular diseases, have now positioned dust as a serious environmental and occupational hazard, resulting... 


Infrastructure gaps hinder mineral supply chains
18th July 2025 By: Lynne Davies

While initiatives to modernise Southern Africa’s mineral logistics corridors and improve cross-border cooperation are gaining traction, the pace of reform is still too slow to match the rising... 


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Filter cart proposed for lubricant contaminant removal
18th July 2025

When a lubricant becomes contaminated and is not dealt with expeditiously, that contaminated lubricant can affect the entire machinery system that it is part of, reports high-performance lubricant... 


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Consultancy underscores value of air-quality offsets
18th July 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Air-quality offsets offer a valuable tool for providing significant improvements in air quality, particularly when direct emission reductions are challenging or unfeasible, highlights global mining... 


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Contractor champions proactive approach to dust suppression
18th July 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Dust, especially from demolition activity, can contain harmful substances and exacerbate respiratory issues, thereby highlighting the importance of being proactive in adequately implementing... 


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Lumwana superpit expansion project, Zambia – update
18th July 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Site construction is under way. 


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Mt Mulgine tungsten project, Australia – update
18th July 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Tungsten Mining has announced a revised development strategy that incorporates early gold extraction. 


AECI CEO Holger Riemensperger
AECI confirms three more disposals, including Schirm USA
17th July 2025 By: Terence Creamer

JSE-listed AECI has confirmed the sale of three more noncore businesses in the US, Germany and South Africa as part of a far-reaching restructuring initiated in 2023 to focus the company on its... 


Ford South Africa's PHEV battery assembly plant
Automotive sector decarbonisation opportunities numerous – panel
17th July 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

With the implementation of the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism looming, new energy vehicle (NEV) policies intensifying and the responsible sourcing imperative intenifiying, automotive... 


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Panel outlines ways to ensure manufacturing sustainability in a turbulent global landscape
17th July 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

With growing supply chain disruption, climate impacts and political instability globally, African manufacturers need to devise resilient strategies and embrace regional integration to ensure... 


Gordon Institute of Business Science associate Professor Justin Barnes
Used-vehicle import bans can stimulate meaningful manufacturing demand in Africa
17th July 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Should African countries take a policy decision to ban pre-owned vehicle imports, an additional two-million new vehicles could be sold on the continent, which would warrant investment into new... 


C&I Energy & Storage Summit Zambia 2025: Connection solution providers with C&I owners
C&I Energy & Storage Summit Zambia 2025: Connection solution providers with C&I owners
17th July 2025

As a proud media partner of the C&I Energy & Storage Summit Zambia 2025, we’re excited to share a key message with the market: this summit is designed to connect solution providers directly with... 


Iron-ore stockpiles
Iron-ore hits two-month high as China policy hopes buoy demand
17th July 2025 By: Bloomberg

Iron-ore climbed to a two-month high, with traders encouraged by China’s pledge to reduce excess competition and outdated capacity, despite the steel market’s weakening demand outlook. The bulk... 


Mpact expects interim Ebitda to decrease by 15%, operating profit by 26%
16th July 2025 By: Schalk Burger

JSE-listed paper and plastics packaging and recycling company Mpact says it expects to report a 15% decrease in earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (Ebitda) and a 26%... 


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Lack of collaboration between African nations preventing critical minerals beneficiation capability
16th July 2025 By: Darren Parker

A severe lack of economic collaboration between nations is stifling Africa’s critical minerals beneficiation aspirations, expert panel members agreed during the Manufacturing Indaba, in Sandton, on... 


Apple-MP Materials deal boosts US rare earth recycling push, says Metallium
16th July 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Rare earths company Metallium says the newly announced $500-million partnership between technology giant Apple and rare earths miner MP Materials to recycle rare earth magnets in the US underscores... 


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Hisense SA grows its TV, fridge output, seeks more local suppliers
16th July 2025 By: Irma Venter

Hisense South Africa (SA) deputy GM Luna Nortje says there is potential at the television (TV) and refrigerator assembler to increase the local sourcing of electronic components, compressors,... 


AI is helping to address some challenges in manufacturing operations – PwC
16th July 2025 By: Schalk Burger

AI technologies, including machine learning, generative AI and agentic AI, are playing a crucial role in addressing some of the challenges facing manufacturing operations, says audit and assurance... 


Japanese ratings agency gives the Africa Finance Corporation an A+ rating
16th July 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

African infrastructure and industrial development finance institution, Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), has been given a long-term issuer credit rating of A+ by the Japan Credit Rating Agency... 


Deputy President Paul Mashatile
Mashatile touts 'resilient' supply chain opportunities with China
16th July 2025 By: Thabi Shomolekae

Deputy President Paul Mashatile on Wednesday expressed confidence in potential opportunities for collaboration and mutual growth between South Africa and China, noting that both countries can... 


Weibin Deng, WPIC Regional Head of Asia Pacific; Craig Miller, Valterra Platinum CEO; Trevor Raymond, WPIC CEO.
Platinum's 1.4% tariff knock to be eclipsed by strong investment, jewellery demand
16th July 2025 By: Martin Creamer

The direct impact of tariffs on forecast platinum demand in 2025 is estimated to total only 112 000 oz, or 1.4% of total demand. While the indirect risks through slower GDP growth over the next few... 


Citigroup backs silver to soar just as gold’s rally loses steam
Citigroup backs silver to soar just as gold’s rally loses steam
16th July 2025 By: Bloomberg

Silver will extend a rally beyond $40 an ounce in the coming months on tightening physical supplies and growing investment demand, according to Citigroup Inc., which reiterated a more cautious... 


B20 South Africa to place spotlight on manufacturing, supply chains, global trade reform
15th July 2025 By: Darren Parker

This year’s B20 has given manufacturing a special prominence that previous B20s had not done, B20 South Africa head of secretariat Anthony Costa said at the Manufacturing Indaba, in Sandton, on... 


Gauteng Department of Economic Development MEC Lebogang Maile
Manufacturing the key to Africa’s economic future amid global instability, Maile says
15th July 2025 By: Darren Parker

Given the current global geopolitical instability, Gauteng Department of Economic Development MEC Lebogang Maile says it is becoming increasingly evident that the future of Africa lies in its... 


IFC to provide development funding for Phases 2 and 3 of Mozambique transmission line
15th July 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Development finance institution the International Finance Corporation (IFC), which is a member of the World Bank Group, will provide development funding to UK government-backed Africa electricity... 


Construction and infrastructure excellence recognised at this year’s Big 5 Construct South Africa and South Africa Infrastructure & Water Expo in Johannesburg
15th July 2025

The 2025 edition of Big 5 Construct South Africa, co-located with the inaugural South Africa Infrastructure & Water Expo, concluded in Johannesburg, following three days of high-impact networking,... 


In a $500-million partnership with Apple, MP Materials will significantly expand the capacity of its Fort Worth, Texas, factory to supply recycled rare earth magnets.
MP Materials to supply Apple with 100% recycled rare earth magnets
15th July 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

NYSE-listed MP Materials signed a long-term agreement to supply technology giant Apple with rare earth magnets manufactured in the US entirely from recycled materials, the companies announced on... 


SAIPPA chairperson Leoné Human
SAIPPA welcomes new management members
15th July 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Industry organisation the South African Independent Power Producers Association (SAIPPA) has announced its new management committee, which includes Leoné Human as chairperson and Mary-Joy Masetlane... 


Heraeus sees signs of a possible new bull market for platinum
Heraeus sees signs of a possible new bull market for platinum
15th July 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Half-way through this decade, the platinum price has largely gone sideways, underperforming many other assets, says precious metals trader Heraeus in its latest ‘Precious Metals Appraisal’ report,... 


Differential Pressure Measurement Made Simple
Differential Pressure Measurement Made Simple
15th July 2025

(Virtual Showroom) Differential pressure sensors employ a metallic measuring cell at their core, which provides several significant advantages. These sensors are particularly well-suited for... 


Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Deputy Minister Narend Singh
Singh outlines six priority areas for G20 Environment and Climate Sustainability Working Group
14th July 2025 By: Darren Parker

In his opening address at the second G20 Environment and Climate Sustainability Working Group (ECSWG) meeting, which was held in the Kruger National Park, in Mpumalanga, on July 14, Forestry,... 


Mining sector refines young talent – its most valuable resource
Mining sector refines young talent – its most valuable resource
14th July 2025

The mining industry is reimagining itself, empowering the youth as a precious asset for the future. Across the sector, stakeholders have committed to attracting young people and unlocking their... 


Africa’s Budding Infrastructure Development Provides an Unparalleled Opportunity for Growth in Local Manufacturing
14th July 2025

Africa’s infrastructure boom is unlocking a new wave of opportunities for the continent’s manufacturing sector, positioning local producers to drive industrialisation, create jobs, and foster... 


US tariff shock a ‘socio-economic crisis in the making’, warns naamsa CEO
US tariff shock a ‘socio-economic crisis in the making’, warns naamsa CEO
14th July 2025 By: Irma Venter

Vehicle exports from South Africa to the US dropped by 73% in the first quarter of the year, declining by a further 80% and 85% in April and May, respectively, says naamsa | the Automotive Business... 


AMSA may initiate wind down of longs unit well ahead of Sept deferral deadline
AMSA may initiate wind down of longs unit well ahead of Sept deferral deadline
14th July 2025 By: Terence Creamer

ArcelorMittal South Africa (AMSA) says it may begin taking operational steps to prepare for the wind down of its beleaguered long-products business well ahead of the current September 30 deadline –... 


Mercuria and Zambia to ship first copper under new partnership
14th July 2025 By: Bloomberg

Mercuria Energy Group and a Zambian State-owned company are set to ship their first copper under a new trading partnership after obtaining a government waiver to export a semi-processed form of the... 


Tungsten Mining targets early cash flow to accelerate access to critical minerals
Tungsten Mining targets early cash flow to accelerate access to critical minerals
14th July 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Critical minerals developer Tungsten Mining on Monday announced a revised development strategy at its Mt Mulgine project in Western Australia, integrating early-stage gold extraction into its plans... 


Barrick president and CEO Mark Bristow
Construction of Lumwana’s $2bn super pit expansion under way
11th July 2025 By: Darren Parker

Construction of the $2-billion super pit expansion project at NYSE- and TSX-listed Barrick Mining Corp’s Lumwana mine, in Zambia, is well under way, accelerating its transformation into a Tier 1... 


We are partnering with C&I Energy & Storage Summit Zambia 2025
We are partnering with C&I Energy & Storage Summit Zambia 2025
11th July 2025

Creamer Media is pleased to announce its official media partnership with the C&I Energy & Storage Summit Zambia, taking place 27–28 August 2025 at The Taj Hotel in Lusaka.  This high-impact summit... 


SAPVIA CEO Dr Rethabile Melamu
Solar PV installations expected to recover strongly this year after marked decline
11th July 2025 By: Terence Creamer

The South African Photovoltaic Industry Association (SAPVIA) is expecting the domestic market to recover this year to the record installation levels achieved two years ago, following a marked... 


From left to right;  Nozipho Zitha, Johan Reyneke, Johann Janse van Rensburg and Tshidi Ngobeni.
PMC, LH Marthinusen launch robotics, coding initiative at a local high school
11th July 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Copper miner Palabora Mining Company (PMC) and transformer manufacturer LH Marthinusen (LHM) have partnered to establish a fully equipped robotics and coding classroom at Frans du Toit High School,... 


Werner Pumps auto electrician apprentice inspires young learners
Werner Pumps auto electrician apprentice inspires young learners
11th July 2025

(Virtual Showroom) Zander Gresse matriculated from Hoërskool Hugenote in Springs in 2023 with more than a Matric Certificate to his name. He also completed his N1 Industrial Electronics and N1... 


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