Loadshedding remains one of the biggest challenges affecting African economies, businesses, and livelihoods. As energy disruptions continue to hinder growth and productivity, the Africa Energy... 

Finance company African Dawn Investments has entered into a strategic collaboration with Singapore company WaterCloud International and Chinese original-equipment manufacturer Beny New Energy to... 

Clean chemistry company Mattiq has entered into a strategic partnership with precious metals company Heraeus Precious Metals to develop and commercialise advanced electrocatalyst materials for... 

Copper output in Chile, the world's largest producer of the red metal, increased 14.3% year-on-year in December to 566 547 metric tons, the country's INE statistics agency said on Friday.... 

Abu Dhabi sovereign investment company ADQ and metals and materials investment firm Orion Resource Partners have entered into an agreement to establish a new Abu Dhabi-based joint venture (JV) that... 

Industry organisation the Steel and Engineering Industries Federation of Southern Africa (Seifsa) applauds the establishment of an Industrialisation Think Tank housed within the Department of... 

TSX-V-listed Graphite One has been recognised by Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy in his State of the State Address this week, underscoring the project’s economic and national security significance.... 

Local manufacturer Metalen produces heat exchanger tubes in various alloy inner tubes with copper or aluminium fins in lengths of up to 15 m. An ISO9001 certification ensures controlled processes... 

Many companies often forgo water treatment as part of maintaining boilers to reduce operating costs and meet production demands, but failing to do so contributes to boiler failures, resulting in... 

The Grindex and Godwin dewatering solutions distributed by pumps specialist Integrated Pump Technology continue to grow in popularity in Africa, especially in copper-rich Zambia and the Democratic... 

Known as a symbol of luxury, status and heritage, global demand for natural, mined diamonds has decreased with the growing popularity of more affordable lab grown alternatives, especially with the... 

What started in a small backyard garage in 1948 has grown into a global leader in innovation and industry. Founded by Andrew Mentis, what is now simply known as Mentis, has spent 75 years pushing... 

As pipe, tubes and hose manufacturer and supplier Astore Keymak celebrates its 40th anniversary in October 2025, the company reflects on a legacy of innovation, quality and service that has made it... 

The GalliCam project is being considered as a viable economic alternative to Sibanye-Stillwater’s Sandouville nickel refinery, in France, which will cease the production of nickel metals and salts... 

The retrofit will contribute to reduced CO2 emissions and a greater renewable-energy ratio for the country. 

The state-of-the-art facility will supply high-quality iron-ore for the production of pellets and briquettes in the region. 

The International Air Transport Association (IATA), which is the global representative body for the airline industry, has reported that 2024 was a record year for air cargo, beating the previous... 

London-listed gold and silver miner ACG Metals has appointed Michael Pompeo as nonexecutive director. Pompeo is a former US Secretary of State, bringing to the board geopolitical and legal... 

Fluid technology company SPX FLOW has collaborated with Siemens to highlight cutting-edge digital twin technology at the new Manufacturing x Digital (MxD) center. Based in Chicago, US, MxD is... 

Chilean State-owned miner Codelco said on Thursday it would use grinding balls made from recycled material in its flagship El Teniente mine, allowing it to reduce carbon dioxide emissions. The... 

Volvo Penta has announced that its D5 off-road engine will power J&S Manufacturing’s full product line, including its portfolio of mining equipment in North America, and will be supported by... 

You might wonder why a regular fire extinguisher, the kind you might have in your home or workplace, can't handle lithium-ion battery fires. SafeQuip,  a leading distributor of fire-related... 

Testament to Weir’s dedication to shaping the future of mining through knowledge, the company has invested in its new Process and Applications Academy, a training programme designed to give... 

The Astron Energy Refinery in Cape Town plays a key role in ensuring security of supply for South Africa, as well as supporting important sectors of the economy, including mining. Astron Energy,... 

Renewable energy projects span a diverse array of categories such as onshore wind energy, solar energy, hydrogen (long-term storage and transport), hydropower and bioenergy (biomass, biogas and... 

The African Rail Industry Association (ARIA) has commended South Africa’s strategic ratification of the Luxembourg Rail Protocol, which it describes as a critical decision poised to drive rail... 

By: Johan Potgieter - Cluster Industrial Software Lead at Schneider Electric As 2025 unfolds, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is dramatically transforming the labour landscape, bringing forth... 

Process automation uses software and technologies to automate corporate processes and functions to achieve organisational goals. These goals can include manufacturing a product, hiring an employee,... 

Copper declined after US President Donald Trump said he planned to impose import tariffs on the metal, as well as aluminum and steel, raising fears of trade wars and spurring further gains in the... 

The uptick in orders and inquiries at truck and trailer builder Serco in the final quarter of last year is being boosted this year by stability in electricity supply, as well as the relatively... 

Platinum is finding increasing use in the semiconductor and sensor industries, industry organisation the World Platinum Investment Council points out. In 2024, electrical demand for platinum... 

A US original equipment manufacturer (OEM) has integrated Vesconite low-friction wear-resistant materials into its product lines for several decades. This is according to a seasoned OEM pump... 

South Africa’s biggest political party will ask the National Treasury to consider a one-off debt-relief package for state-owned rail and ports operator Transnet before next month’s budget. Transnet... 

Gold held near the highest since October as traders weighed President Donald Trump’s latest tariff threat against Europe, along with his vow to push for more interest-rate cuts. Bullion was... 

Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has been named the World’s Most Sustainable Corporation 2025 by Corporate Knightsand is the only... 

Global economic organisation the World Economic Forum (WEF) will launch four new Centres for the Fourth Industrial Revolution (C4IR), including C4IR South Africa, which will be hosted at the... 

While original-equipment manufacturers such as Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM) welcome more competition in the automotive market, CEO Andrew Kirby says the influx of Chinese-brand vehicle imports... 

Weba Chute Systems is world-renowned for ensuring that its custom-engineered chutes add immediate and significant value to customers profitability, uptime and on-site health and safety. The... 

Sandvik Rock Processing Solutions plays a pivotal role in Africa’s mining and quarrying sectors by delivering advanced, high performance crushing and screening equipment. Catering to the... 

South Africa is well placed to spearhead the automotive sector's expansion on the African continent, leveraging its experience and infrastructure to capitalise on opportunities presented by the... 

Multisectoral products and services company Bearing Man Group’s (BMG’s) latest offering in its electromechanical range – marking its fiftieth year in business – is the efficient Synergy PI150... 

Key industry events, such as the yearly Investing in African Mining Indaba, help industry roleplayers to assess what is required to develop Africa’s “undoubted” mineral wealth, says coal research...