A distributor of Sandvik Rock Processing’s mining and infrastructure project equipment has delivered a hybrid tracked mobile Sandvik QA452e triple-deck screen to a greenfield dam project under... 

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... 

Renowned British marine geospatial data, seabed mapping, and chart-producing agency, the UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO), and British maritime autonomy software company Marine AI, have jointly... 

The Aerospace Systems Research Institute (ASRI) of the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) has signed an exclusive agreement with South African private-sector space company Mura Space. The agreement... 

The Southern African Coal Processing Society (SACPS) will be hosting the 21st International Coal Preparation Congress (ICPC) from 13 to 16 October 2025 at Sun City, Northwest Province. South Africa... 

This week, President Cyril Ramaphosa is scheduled to meet with Irish President Michael D. Higgins and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, as he undertakes a working visit to Ireland... 

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. 

Operators, engineers, supervisors, and managers from mine sites across Australia will be in the spotlight at this year’s International Mining and Resources Conference + Expo (IMARC), as organisers... 

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... 

Solar technology company Wetility has provided a preview of its One Bill offering, which it describes as a comprehensive energy management system designed to increase solar adoption in South... 

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... 

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... 

An inspiring story of innovation, collaboration and South African excellence South Africa is celebrating a proud moment on the international stage: the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) Solar... 

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... 

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... 

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... 

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... 

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 says South Africa’s future competitiveness in the automotive sector hinges on rapidly embracing new energy vehicles (NEVs), as the global auto... 

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,... 

Chile’s State-owned copper major Codelco will pilot Caterpillar’s dynamic energy transfer (DET) system at its Radomiro Tomic division, in what the companies say could be a major leap in the... 

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... 

The joint Southern African Vinyls Association (Sava) and Southern African Plastic Pipe Manufacturers Association (Sappma) conference featured a Sava-focused course, titled PVC Transformation:... 

The mining industry’s shift towards efficiency and cost savings is changing the way operators approach screening processes, with rubber screening panels from original-equipment manufacturer (OEM)... 

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... 

Climate change is accelerating environmental, social and governance (ESG) adoption by pushing companies to view sustainability as a source of competitiveness, consistent with the Ecological... 

While barcoding has been a staple in packaging, food processing and packaging solutions company Tetra Pak Southern Africa suggests that the sector’s future lies in advanced traceability systems... 

To ensure alignment between private investment and public policy priorities, this year’s Sustainability and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Africa Conference and Expo (SEACon) has been... 

This year is proving to be a red-letter year for the South African National Space Agency (SANSA), with the climax arguably being its hosting of the Sixth Space Economy Leaders Meeting (SELM6), at... 

MAGNA, the Terex brand of mobile crushing, screening and conveying equipment established to meet the needs of large-scale operations, has appointed mineral processing solutions company MMD Mineral... 

Google has announced a series of investments aimed at building Africa’s digital future, including a new subsea cable connectivity hub in South Africa, $9-million in new funding for African... 

This year is proving to be a red-letter year for the South African National Space Agency (SANSA), with the climax arguably being its hosting of the Sixth Space Economy Leaders Meeting (SELM6), at... 

Africa cannot rely solely on knowledge transfer from Europe, Asia or the US and must develop its own research and innovation ecosystem to drive the growth of electric micro-mobility across the... 

Agentic AI systems account for 17% of total AI value this year. This is expected to increase to 29% by 2028, says management consulting firm Boston Consulting Group (BCG) in its 'The Widening AI... 

The mining sector continues to play an important role in South Africa’s economy and collaboration among researchers remains vital to ensure the ongoing competitiveness of the domestic sector in the... 

National mineral research organisation Mintek on October 1 hosted the Mintek-Science Convention of Innovators in Engineering, Science and Technology (SCI) Disruptive Research Roundtable, during... 

By: Richard Roberts - Editorial Director, Beacon Events Business Sweden senior consultant Karin Ericsson says the first-ever Swedish Pavilion at IMARC 2025 will be Team Sweden’s largest export... 

In 2026, Mining Indaba will once again place grassroots voices at the heart of Africa’s most influential mining event. Through its Mining Community Voices platform — delivered in partnership with... 

Vukani Mngxati has been appointed CEO of Microsoft South Africa, effective October 1. His appointment builds on Microsoft’s more than three decades of partnership and investment in South Africa,... 

The UK government has announced new projects to support the responsible development and use of AI across Africa, following the G20 ‘AI for Africa Initiative’, held in Cape Town. These initiatives,... 

The most urgent priority facing Africa today is to move from being a supplier of raw materials to becoming a value creator. Hitherto, the continent has exported its resources, to be processed... 

Cape Town’s Pura Beverage Company has secured a R260-million boost from a global investment firm to accelerate its growth ambitions in the $1.4-trillion global non-alcoholic beverage market. The...