As Rio Tinto searches for a new CEO, the miner will cast a wide net due to a very short list of possible internal candidates, sources said, in contrast with laser-focused succession planning at its... 

The Trump administration is setting the stage to sell mining rights off the coast of American Samoa as demand surges for critical materials used in electric vehicle batteries, smart phones and... 

MAN Energy Solutions has announced that it will deliver the world's most powerful two-stroke methanol engine in June 2025. The engine, an MAN B&W 12G95ME-C10.5-LGIM (-Liquid Gas Injection Methanol)... 

The City of Cape Town has added 86 000 jobs in a year, reaching a record level of 1.827-million people now in jobs – this according to Statistics South Africa’s (StatsSA) Quarterly Labour Force... 

JSE-listed freight and logistics company Grindrod has started the process to exit its 50% investment in the marine fuel trading business Cockett Group, comprising CMOG Fuel DMCC and Cockett Marine... 

Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Minister Dion George has concluded the country's participation at the Copenhagen Climate Ministerial, in Denmark, held from May 7 to 8, and reinforced South... 

With a storage capacity of more than 14 500 m3, the facility will serve as a strategic reserve for various fuels. 

The project will add natural gas liquefaction and export capabilities to the existing terminal at Sabine Pass. 

Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has announced five preferred bidders for the development of liquid bulk and green fuel terminals in the South Dunes precinct at the Port of Richards Bay.... 

A major obstacle to developing the gas economy in South Africa is the relentless legal opposition to oil and gas production and use. There is not a single gas project so far which has not been... 

President Donald Trump first set his sights on Canada and Greenland’s mineral resources. Now he’s eyeing the global seabed that holds vast troves of critical metals for green technologies but is... 

The Indian Navy placed an order for 26 Rafale multirole fighters with manufacturer Dassault Aviation on Monday. The contract was signed in France, immediately after the signing of an... 

Multilateral trade financing institution the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has launched a $3-billion revolving intra-African oil trade financing programme to finance the purchase of... 

The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) on April 25 observed World Penguin Day to celebrate the African penguin as a beloved symbol of the country’s rich biodiversity.... 

Seven years ago, Cape Town made global headlines for all the wrong reasons. The city faced the very real possibility that its municipal water supply would run dry amid a severe, multiyear drought,... 

A copper mine south of Princeton, in British Columbia, Canada. 

Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Minister Dr Dion George has commended the “remarkable efforts” of South Africans in restoring pride in communities through widespread cleanup initiatives.... 

A working group with industry has been established to improve the operating environment for long-term sustainability of South Africa’s ferrochrome industry, Trade, Industry and Competition Minister... 

Multinational energy company RWE has been working with Hydrotechnik Offshore to successfully introduce an innovative underwater noise-abatement technology, known as a bubble curtain, for offshore... 

Iron-ore major Fortescue has signed an agreement with Bocimar, part of Belgium’s CMB.TECH, to charter a new ammonia-powered vessel. The 210 000 dry weight tonnage (dwt) Newcastlemax vessel is... 

London-listed Kenmare Resources, which operates the Moma titanium minerals mine, in northern Mozambique, recorded ilmenite production of 204 500 t for the first quarter ended March 31. This was in... 

FPT Industrial, the Iveco Group brand dedicated to the design, production, and sale of powertrains and solutions for on- and off-road vehicles, as well as marine and power generation applications,... 

Cape Town-based sailing and power catamaran manufacturer Robertson and Caine has completed its 3 000th boat. The hand-crafted vessel is a Leopard 40 Powercat, which is also the 2024 European Power... 

FPT Industrial, the Iveco Group brand dedicated to the design, production, and sale of powertrains and solutions for on- and off-road vehicles, as well as marine and power generation applications,... 

A fixed gas detector designed to provide reliable and fast gas detection in all plant environments using advanced optical absorption detection technology has recently been released by Emerson. The... 

By: Erick Wessels - Sales Director, RS South Africa The transport sector is responsible for an increasing share of the world’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and, from 2010 to 2019, it was the... 

The White House is weighing an executive order that would fast-track permitting for deep-sea mining in international waters and let mining companies bypass a United Nations-backed review process,... 

FPT Industrial, the Iveco Group brand dedicated to the design, production, and sale of powertrains and solutions for on- and off-road vehicles, as well as marine and power generation applications,... 

Manatee is expected to reach peak production of about 104 000 bbl/d of oil equivalent. 

Potash development company Kore Potash has conditionally raised about $10.1-million, before expenses, the proceeds of which will provide sufficient working capital for the company to implement its... 

A US-based original-equipment manufacturer (OEM) holds bearings manufacturer Vesconite Bearings in high regard, given its products’ durability and versatility in challenging conditions, including... 

As companies seek to extract critical minerals used in electric vehicle batteries and other green technologies from the deep sea, a showdown is under way over when and whether to allow mining of... 

Nine major contracts have been signed for the construction of units 1 and 2 of the project. 

The African Development Bank (AfDB) and the World Bank have jointly announced a groundbreaking initiative that promises to reshape Africa’s energy landscape and accelerate green industrialisation.... 

Transnet Port Terminals (TPT) CEO Jabu Mdaki believes the steady flow of new equipment, together with improved relations with key original equipment and part suppliers as well as shipping lines,... 

Australia-listed BPH Global has reported exceptional gold and copper assay results from its seaweed cultivation research, validating the potential of marine plants to absorb valuable minerals from... 

Manufacturer of glass fibre reinforced polymer (GFRP) products GFRP Tech has launched a range of rebar products which it says offers a sustainable alternative to traditional steel rebar used in... 

The Around Africa Expedition is a collaborative expedition along the African coastline led by global ocean exploration non-profit organisations, OceanX and the newly established OceanQuest, The... 

Newly formed joint venture (JV) Methanox has secured a £1.5-million investment from platinum group metals (PGMs) and chrome concentrates producer Tharisa towards accelerating methane emissions... 

Mining giant Rio Tinto has successfully completed its first renewable diesel trial across its Pilbara iron-ore operations, marking a milestone in its efforts to cut emissions and integrate... 

Global leader in lifting solutions PALFINGER continues to expand its presence worldwide, with a strong focus on digitalisation, service excellence and market-specific product development. As a... 

Automotive and marine engine block casting company Atlantis Foundries has unveiled its 13.5 MW embedded solar generation project, which will help to improve energy security and cost efficiency and...