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Australia commits A$600m lifeline to save Glencore’s Mount Isa smelter
Australia commits A$600m lifeline to save Glencore’s Mount Isa smelter
8th October 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Australia’s federal and Queensland governments will jointly invest up to A$600-million to keep Glencore’s Mount Isa copper smelter and Townsville refinery running, securing hundreds of regional... 


TNPA acting CE Phyllis Difeto
TNPA awards concession for Cape Town liquid bulk terminal to FFS Tank Terminals
7th October 2025 By: Schalk Burger

State-owned Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has signed a terminal operator agreement with FFS Tank Terminals to operate and maintain a liquid bulk terminal at the Port of Cape Town for a... 


Lapon signs operations agreement with Daemaneng
7th October 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Aim-listed Ironveld’s 74%-owned subsidiary Lapon Mining has entered into a binding mining operations agreement with South African mining and contracting company Daemaneng Minerals, which will... 


Computer-generated rendering of an ammonia-powered vessel
NH3 signs MoU with shipping companies for clean ammonia bunkering operations
7th October 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

ASX-listed NH3 Clean Energy has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) and Oceania Marine Energy for the development of clean ammonia bunkering operations in the... 


EV lease company Everlectric expands to the Western Cape
EV lease company Everlectric expands to the Western Cape
7th October 2025 By: Irma Venter

Electric vehicle (EV) full maintenance lease business Everlectric has opened shop in Cape Town. Businesses can lease commercial EVs from the company, which will also provide the charging... 


PwC Africa Energy, Utilities and Resources Leader Andries Rossouw and PwC SA Mine Project Leader Vuyiswa Khutlang.
South Africa's mining sector shifting gears to thrive, PwC highlights
7th October 2025 By: Martin Creamer

South Africa's mining sector is shifting gears to thrive following a year of strategic recalibration to position itself for future growth. This was among the many messages of PwC Africa energy,... 


Theta gold wagon
Theta Gold Mines secures equity, debt funds to build new flagship plant
7th October 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

ASX-listed Theta Gold Mines has secured commitments totalling A$51.4-million in debt and equity to advance the TGME gold mine project, in South Africa’s Mpumalanga province. The company received... 


Growthpoint Investment Partners head George Muchanya
Growthpoint Healthcare acquires Auria, enters senior living market
7th October 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Real estate investment trust Growthpoint Properties subsidiary Growthpoint Healthcare Property will acquire the properties and operations of senior living communities developer and operator Auria... 


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Babcock in Africa: 135 years of steam generation and associated technology
7th October 2025

Few companies can claim a legacy in Africa as deep and enduring as Babcock, which is known globally for pioneering boiler and power generation technology since the 19th century. 


Rio Tinto Iron Ore CE Matthew Holcz
Rio Tinto, partners to invest $733m in Pilbara iron-ore sustaining project
7th October 2025 By: Chanel de Bruyn

Diversified miner Rio Tinto and its partners in the Robe River joint venture (JV), Mitsui and Nippon Steel, will invest $733-million to develop the West Angelas sustaining project, in Western... 


Pacgold to acquire South Australia’s White Dam gold operation, marking shift toward near-term production
6th October 2025 By: Darren Parker

ASX-listed Pacgold has entered into a binding agreement to acquire 100% of the White Dam gold operation, in South Australia, from ASX-listed GBM Resources, in a transaction that will see the... 


ACTOM Group CEO Mervyn Naidoo
ACTOM acquires SGB-SMIT Power Matla
6th October 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Power transformers and electrical infrastructure company ACTOM has acquired primary transformer manufacturing company SGB-SMIT Power Matla (SSPM), which will enhance ACTOM's transformer... 


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ANC says merit-based appointments will be non-negotiable, as it calls for Economic War Room
6th October 2025 By: Thabi Shomolekae

The African National Congress’s (ANC’s) National Executive Committee (NEC) has called for the establishment of the Economic War Room in the Presidency to coordinate cross-government performance... 


Predictive Discovery Drilling Guinea
PDI, Robex announce merger to create one of Africa’s top five gold miners
6th October 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

ASX-listed Predictive Discovery (PDI) and Canadian company Robex Resources have entered into a definitive agreement to combine in a merger of equals, with PDI to acquire all of the issued and... 


Aircraft being refuelled with SAF
AfDB, JGC Corp to explore development of sustainable aviation fuel in Africa
6th October 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Development finance institution the African Development Bank (AfDB) and Japanese engineering company JGC Corporation have signed an agreement to cooperate in the development of sustainable aviation... 


An image of Montepuez Ruby mine
Gemfields achieves $11m from ruby mini-auction, delays year-end auction
6th October 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Miner Gemfields earned revenues of $11-million from a mini-auction of rough rubies from Montepuez Ruby Mining (MRM) held via online bidding after viewings in Bangkok, Thailand, from September 29 to... 


BLSA CEO Busi Mavuso
AGOA expiry must prompt South Africa to pursue alternative trade relations – Mavuso
6th October 2025 By: Schalk Burger

The expiry of the US preferential trade framework the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) on September 30 means that South Africa must aggressively pursue alternative trade partnerships... 


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Ramaphosa credits multi-sectoral partnerships for Eskom's profitability
6th October 2025 By: Thabi Shomolekae

President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Monday that social partners will be important in State-owned enterprise Eskom achieving energy security, as he noted the improvement in its financial position,... 


Leapmotor
Stellantis launches electric brand Leapmotor in South Africa
6th October 2025 By: Irma Venter

Stellantis South Africa (SA) will start to roll out Chinese electric vehicle (EV) brand Leapmotor at select local dealerships from this month onwards. Leapmotor was founded by entrepreneur and tech... 


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BBI, Huawei launch intelligent transmission backbone to boost connectivity
6th October 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

State-owned Broadband Infraco (BBI), in collaboration with global information and communications technology infrastructure and smart devices provider Huawei, has launched an upgraded intelligent... 


Thousands attend annual Indaba to level up their procurement strategies amid South African challenges and shifting global landscape
Thousands attend annual Indaba to level up their procurement strategies amid South African challenges and shifting global landscape
6th October 2025

A record 3 200 delegates attended the annual Smart Procurement World Indaba in Johannesburg to learn, share insights and network. Among them were 1 000 public and private sector procurement... 


Telkom donates land to support basic education infrastructure
6th October 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

Telecommunications group Telkom has donated land, valued at R3.9-million, across Gauteng and Western Cape, to the Department of Basic Education (DBE). The land donation will be used to strengthen... 


Andre Nepgen, Head of Discovery Green.
Discovery Green, Glencore sign 20-year renewables deal to power coal mines
6th October 2025 By: Martin Creamer

To support South Africa’s transition to clean energy, Discovery Green, the renewable-energy business of Discovery Limited, and Glencore Operations South Africa, part of the global diversified... 


Mervyn Naidoo
Seifsa to champion ‘bold industrialisation agenda’, says incoming president Naidoo
3rd October 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Industry organisation the Steel and Engineering Industries Federation of Southern Africa (Seifsa) has established itself as a key player in the national dialogue, and is now well-capacitated to... 


Implats chairperson Thandi Orleyn.
Clean electricity accounts for 31% of Implats’ FY2025 power consumption
3rd October 2025 By: Martin Creamer

In financial year (FY) 2025, renewable and non-carbon-based electricity accounted for 31% of the total consumption of platinum group metals (PGMs) mining and refining company Implats, with market... 


Darren Wilder
Fairvest aims for retail boost from investment in township fibre rollout
3rd October 2025 By: Irma Venter

Property group Fairvest is positive that its township retail assets will be able to tap into its R486-million investment in Onepath Investments (OPI). OPI is the owner of digital infrastructure... 


What’s new and what’s hot at IMARC 2025
3rd October 2025

By: Richard Roberts - Editorial Director, Beacon Events A unique off-world prospecting gadget, world-first surface and underground electric-diesel mine vehicles, cutting-edge AI-driven software and... 


B Lab Africa CEO Lucy Mugai
B Lab Africa Summit urges businesses to ‘act for good’
3rd October 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Africa’s ability to achieve inclusive economic development amid climate change, fragmented trade and a rapidly growing population will depend on decisive action in agriculture, water, education,... 


Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau
Tau warns SA must embrace new energy vehicles to remain competitive
3rd October 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau says South Africa’s future competitiveness in the automotive sector hinges on rapidly embracing new energy vehicles (NEVs), as the global auto... 


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Telecommunications 2025: Growth, challenges and opportunities
3rd October 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Creamer Media’s ‘Telecommunications 2025: Growth, challenges and opportunities’ report shows that the telecommunications industry in 2025 thus far has been characterised by steady growth,... 


South African state investor PIC benefits from mining stock rally, green bets slump
3rd October 2025 By: Reuters

South African state investor Public Investment Corporation (PIC) reported a 22.5% increase in its listed equities portfolio to R999-billion for the year ended March 2025, according to its annual... 


Mining pays more tax than all other Australian sectors combined
3rd October 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

For the third consecutive year, the Australian mining industry has paid more tax than every other sector of the economy combined. Figures released in this week's ATO Corporate Tax Transparency... 


Astec machinery on site
Digital platforms support predictive maintenance in crushing plants
3rd October 2025 By: Devina Haripersad

Equipment automation is taking centre stage in original-equipment manufacturer (OEM) Astec Africa’s product offering to mining clients across Africa, says capital sales business line manager Calvin... 


Sandvik QA452e at S&R yard in Centurion
First QA452e to arrive in South Africa sold by distributor in record time
3rd October 2025 By: Tracy Klückow

The first hybrid tracked mobile Sandvik QA452e triple-deck screen ordered as stock by a South African distributor has been sold after only being in the country for a week. This sale signifies an... 


Powertrack aerial shot
Benefits of new electric range expected to advance uptake
3rd October 2025 By: Tracy Klückow

The e-Power Powertrack range of mobile crushers and screens from equipment solutions provider Athos Crushing & Screening is poised to meet the growing demand for greener mining and quarrying... 


Crushing equipment
Technology, skills driving new era in African mineral processing
3rd October 2025

The demand for minerals such as gold, copper and lithium is driving African mines to adopt more efficient crushing, screening and milling systems that can meet these production targets while also... 


Felicia Msiza, CEO of Raubex Group
Felicia Msiza
3rd October 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

This week we profile Felicia Msiza, CEO of Raubex Group, one of South Africa’s leading infrastructure development and construction materials supply groups 


The above image depicts compacted recyclable packaging
Infrastructure gaps stall recycling
3rd October 2025 By: Lynne Davies

Biodegradable, compostable and recyclable are terms that denote a “straightforward” understanding, but waste management company Interwaste says they actually imply “vastly different” end-of-life... 


An image of the Railveyor system
Rail-based, autonomous, electric haulage system improves ore transport 
3rd October 2025 By: Trent Roebeck

A partnership between automated, electrically powered rail haulage company Railveyor and engineering firm Deebar aims to optimise the efficiency, safety and environmental impact of haulage in... 


Paratus Group expands operations into East Africa
3rd October 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

Pan-African telecommunications and network services provider Paratus Group has completed its expansion programme into East Africa, with newly licensed operations established in Kenya, Rwanda,... 


Collaboration a step in the right direction, but municipalities remain the weakest link in the water value chain
3rd October 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Water and Sanitation has called for complete structural reform within the local government sector to ensure improved water and sanitation services provision.... 


Location map of the Etango project
Etango-8 uranium project, Namibia – update
3rd October 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Bannerman Energy has reported that early works construction activities are tracking in line with budget and are on schedule. 


Image of lithium ore
Finniss lithium restart project, Australia – update
3rd October 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Core Lithium has terminated its last binding supply deal with Chinese company Ganfeng Lithium. This will free up future production from the project. 


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