Minerals Council South Africa says it is encouraged by the focus in the Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS), delivered by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana on October 30, on initiatives to... 

With South Africa facing a critical shortage of skilled and qualified artisans and engineers, steel producer ArcelorMittal South Africa’s fully Quality Council for Trades and Occupations-accredited... 

Slow growth, high debt, weak investment and the risk of fragmented trade are contributing to widespread discontent affecting developed and developing nations. Multilateral action and a revised... 

Provincial agency the Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC) is rolling out a R546-million refurbishment programme at its R1.37-billion rental investment property portfolio, which includes... 

The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is set to play a transformative role in the development of Africa’s energy sector, providing the framework needed to enhance intra-African trade,... 

Based on the current policy environment, the global market for clean energy technologies is set to rise from $700-billion in 2023 to more than $2-trillion by 2035, close to the value of the current... 

The Australian and New South Wales governments highlighted the importance of increasing the supply of critical minerals, advancing technological innovation, and strengthening sustainability and ESG... 

The UK government is providing R2-million to fund a cooperative space propulsion technologies programme between the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) and the University of Glasgow. The funding is... 

By: Dr Ernst van Biljon - Head Lecturer and Programme Coordinator M Com in Supply Chain Management, IMM Graduate School In South Africa’s e-commerce landscape, companies such as Shein, Wish, Temu,... 

The Automotive Industry Transformation Fund (AITF) has since its inception in 2020 invested R596-million in 67 companies across the automotive value-chain, says  CEO Jabu Selumane. “Our goal is to... 

The success of the manufacturing sector, which plays an important role in economic development and is important for job creation, depends on reliable, stable and affordable energy supply.... 

Africa has the potential to play a significant role in the global energy transition, given its endowment of critical minerals such as lithium and cobalt; however, realising the full potential of... 

Trade & Industry Policy Strategies (TIPS) finds in its latest Real Economy Bulletin for the second quarter of the year that GDP increased by 0.4% year-on-year, against population growth of 1.3%... 

Skills development organisation the Chemical Industries Education and Training Authority (CHIETA) has said it is equipping artisans and workers with future-ready skills, especially in AI, digital... 

The commitment of South Africa’s oldest mining company, De Beers, to leading the local diamond industry towards greater inclusivity is reflected in this week’s call by the Anglo American company... 

The International Platinum Group Metals Association (IPA) is calling on policymakers to urgently drive forward the deployment of fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs), alongside battery electric... 

The African Energy Week: Invest in African Energies 2024 conference – the official meeting place for Africa’s energy sector – has launched its official program, an impressive five-day agenda... 

Trade, Industry and Competition Deputy Minister Andrew Whitfield says he is confident that South Africa can become a components and equipment manufacturing hub for the clean technology value chain,... 

China’s copper demand growth will fade in coming years before topping out around the end of this decade, according to a state-backed government researcher, offering a potential counterpoint to... 

South Africa’s manufacturing sector has an opportunity to cater for global electrification by producing more solar panels, developing battery components and venturing into more components for the... 

MTN Business has positioned itself to transform the manufacturing sector, leveraging its various technologies, vast partnerships, established solutions and initiatives throughout South Africa to... 

MTN Business has positioned itself to transform the manufacturing sector, leveraging its various technologies, vast partnerships, established solutions and initiatives throughout South Africa to... 

With the majority of African countries having ratified the African Continental Free Trade Area agreement, panellists gathered at the Manufacturing Indaba earlier this week proposed that governments... 

Final regulations that are anticipated to benefit the platinum group metals (PGM) operations of Sibanye-Stillwater in Montana have been published by the US Treasury. The final regulations concerned... 

Manufacturer of personal protective equipment (PPE) designed for women, Sisi Safety Wear, showcased its innovative range of women’s PPE at Electra Mining Africa 2024, spotlighting its female-fitted... 

Despite the growing number of women in industries that are traditionally male-dominated, such as mining, construction and manufacturing, one critical challenge is apparent; the lack of inclusive... 

With South Africa lacking a clear cut comparative advantage in mineral beneficiation – such as specialised expertise, abundant and affordable electricity, or a competitive manufacturing base –... 

While the global mining sector lags other sectors in terms of innovation spend, South Africa’s mining research, development and innovation (RD&I) stands out as a key contributor within the... 

Despite enthusiasm for the development of a hydrogen economy from the public and private sectors, there remains a significant lack of coordination to effectively implement projects and bring the... 

Mahle Behr South Africa has launched its new production line at its plant in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, which will manufacture the engine cooling modules for the latest generation BMW X3. 

Green Iron SA plans to start with the accelerated development of the project to establish a reliable supply of high-purity magnetite. 

The reactor assembly of the first unit has been completed.  

Frontier Lithium and Mitsubishi Corporation are developing North America's highest-grade lithium resource. 

Despite enthusiasm for the development of a hydrogen economy from the public and private sectors, there remains a significant lack of coordination to effectively implement projects and bring the... 

African countries are pursuing localisation initiatives for some goods and products and the capital equipment manufacturing industry should focus on making investments in these countries to develop... 

In recent years, Nigeria has faced significant economic challenges, including rising inflation and technological stagnation across key revenue-generating infrastructures. Despite its diversified... 

The US Treasury Department said on Thursday it would allow some mining companies to access a tax credit aimed at boosting American production of solar panels, lithium-ion batteries and other clean... 

The success of small businesses - which are the backbone of South Africa’s economy - is being jeopardised by a lack of resources, skills and support in the critical area of supply chain management,... 

If hydrogen technology developer Mitochondria Energy CEO Mashudu Ramano had known beforehand how difficult it would be to find local suppliers for hydrogen fuel cell and electrolyser parts, he... 

The potential developmental benefits from growing manufacturing's contribution to African countries' GDP and the associated growth in employment will only occur if countries and their industries,... 

First Quantum Minerals is in talks with potential partners for its Zambian assets, the Canadian miner said on Wednesday, without disclosing names of the firms. Last week, Reuters reported that... 

Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has signed a 15-year lease agreement with South32 Hillside Aluminium, securing the continued operational presence of South Africa’s only primary aluminium...