Since 2020, South Africa has lost around 50% of its crude oil refining capacity due to refineries having been decommissioned or converted into storage facilities. South Africa currently has only... 

Addressing a gathering of global leaders on January 21, World Economic Forum (WEF) founder and chairperson Klaus Schwab called on the global community to embrace "constructive optimism", urging... 

United Nations Industrial Development Organisation and its project partners in December showcased Project Imifino at South African Breweries’ Ibhayi Brewery site in Gqeberha, in the Eastern Cape,... 

Lithium project developer Patriot Battery Metals has completed a private placement, raising C$69-million through a strategic investment from Volkswagen . The investment gives the German automotive... 

Billionaire-backed ArcelorMittal South Africa’s (AMSA's) plans to shut down a century-old steel mill in South Africa are holding President Cyril Ramaphosa’s dream of fostering a $257-billion... 

President Donald Trump on Monday laid out a sweeping plan to maximize oil and gas production, including by declaring a national energy emergency to speed permitting, rolling back environmental... 

US-based copper developer Gunnison Copper has announced that its Johnson Camp mine, in Arizona, has been selected to receive $13.9-million in tax credits to expand production of ‘Made in America’... 

As reported, the Department of Basic Education have noted that fewer students attempt the vital subjects relating to STEM fields and this can impact the economic growth of SA, and with only 13% of... 

US Agency for International Development private sector programme Prosper Africa and trade financing company African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) have signed a new memorandum of understanding... 

The South African Communist Party (SACP) stated on Friday that aside from urgently stopping the closure of ArcelorMittal South Africa’s (AMSA’s) domestic steel mills and rail-fabrication plant,... 

Sasol is looking to revive its international chemical business, including a sprawling US complex, to boost earnings and open up an option to potentially list it, according to the company’s chief... 

Standard Lithium said on Thursday SWA Lithium, a jointly-owned unit with energy firm Equinor, has closed on a $225-million grant from the US Department of Energy (DoE). The company said the grant,... 

A new compact, modular, scalable, and redundant 500 kW to 1 250 kW 3-phase uninterruptible power supply (UPS) that includes enhanced cybersecurity, software, and safety features is now available.... 

South Africa’s energy landscape is poised for transformation in 2025, driven by regulatory changes, advancements in technology and the urgent need to address the country’s long-standing energy... 

Legislation signed into law by President Cyril Ramaphosa in late December introduces a 150% investment allowance for any capital investment made to enable the production of electric and hydrogen... 

The cornerstone of South Africa's long-steel production industry is facing an existential crisis as Arcelor Mittal South Africa (AMSA) continues in their endeavors to pursue the South African... 

Water and wastewater treatment specialist Talbot works with water intensive industries to build their resilience in the face of rising water scarcity.  It prides itself as an organisation that... 

Founded in 2016, activated carbons producer Rotocarb was established with the goal of servicing the carbon-based water purification needs of South Africa. Today, Rotocarb stands as an innovative... 

Water contamination is a silent crisis threatening industries, communities and ecosystems across the globe. From industrial effluents polluting rivers to oil spills compromising groundwater, the... 

From warehousing and logistics, to mining, Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG), manufacturing, pharmaceuticals and agriculture, short-term rental solutions for material handling equipment can be game... 

Africa stands at the forefront of a renewable energy revolution, with vast potential to transform its energy landscape while addressing the pressing challenges of climate change, energy access, and... 

In this article, National Association of Automotive Component and Allied Manufacturers (NAACAM) CEO Renai Moothilal writes that ArcelorMittal South Africa's (AMSA's) decision to halt long steel... 

Global diversified miner Rio Tinto has reported a marginal decline in its fourth-quarter and full-year iron-ore shipments from the Pilbara, citing resource depletion and above-average rainfall that... 

Three job-creating regional projects will receive a multimillion-dollar funding boost as part of the Western Australian government’s clean energy plan to diversify the economy. Government has... 

Oil and gas company Shell South Africa’s Alberton depot is pursuing sustainability through projects, including solar and battery power, and capacitation for biofuels.  

The South African Communist Party is calling for the State to intervene in stopping what it describes as the “erosion of our national industrial base” and “manufacturing de-industrialisation”. This... 

Arafura Rare Earths will get A$200-million from Australia’s National Reconstruction Fund to support a new mine and processing facility, the latest move by Western nations to boost supply chains of... 

Localisation policies and incentives for manufacturers must be restored and expanded to shield the South African economy from further de-industrialisation, with the closure of steel producer... 

Mining Equipment Manufacturers of South Africa (MEMSA) expresses deep concern over the recent closures of ArcelorMittal steel plants, highlighting critical challenges in South Africa’s... 

The traditional role of gabions in constructing engineered systems, like mass gravity retaining walls, is now increasingly crossing over into parallel applications outside the mainstream civils... 

South Africa’s manufacturing activity remained in contractionary territory, the Absa Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) has shown, registering a decline of 1.9 points to 46.2 points in December. This... 

Deputy President Paul Mashatile on Friday promised that government will invest in speedy policy execution and implementation to ensure that the critical transformation policy contributions made by... 

The Steel and Engineering Industries Federation of Southern Africa (SEIFSA) has expressed grave concern over ArcelorMittal South Africa’s (AMSA’s) decision to mothball its long-steel operations,... 

NYSE-listed Caterpillar has marked 2025 as its 100-year anniversary. The globally recognised original equipment manufacturer (OEM) technically turns 100 on April 15, which is when, in 1925, Holt... 

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has reported sustained growth in global air passenger demand for November, with total demand rising by 8.1% year-on-year. This growth was driven... 

November last year was the sixteenth consecutive month of growth in air cargo demand, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) has reported. “It was a good November for air cargo with... 

Coating-free drives manufactured with the use of responsibly-sourced raw materials have been designed with a focus on the environment. SEW-EURODRIVE has developed its ECO2 design to offer drives... 

Electric vehicle (EV) charging station company Zero Carbon Charge (Charge) has renewed calls for more policy support to address key barriers to electric vehicle (EV) adoption in South Africa,... 

The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (dtic) says it intends to continue its engagements with ArcelorMittal South Africa (AMSA) “until a workable resolution to the problems faced by... 

Brazil is offering about $815-million in financing for projects aimed at boosting development of strategic minerals within the South American nation. BNDES and government funding agency Finep,... 

South Africa’s manufacturing activity remained in contractionary territory, the Absa Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) has shown, registering a decline of 1.9 points to 46.2 points in December. This... 

Demand for battery raw materials will outpace base-case supply for certain materials, requiring additional investment and leading to fear of shortages and price volatility, among other challenges,...