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South Africa's bestselling vehicle in 2025 was the Toyota Hilux
Still at number one, Toyota sees growing sales, despite onslaught from China
12th January 2026 By: Irma Venter

Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM) last year retained its long-standing number-one position in the domestic new-vehicle market, with total sales of 148 124 units – a 15.1% jump from the 128 663... 


Kamoa-Kakula complex
Ivanhoe announces first anode production from Kamoa-Kakula copper smelter
5th January 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

TSX-listed Ivanhoe Mines has announced that the first copper anodes were produced by Kamoa-Kakula’s on-site, state-of-the-art 500 000 t/y direct-to-blister copper smelter, in the Democratic... 


Australian lithium miner Ioneer eyes bid for Rio’s US boron unit
Australian lithium miner Ioneer eyes bid for Rio’s US boron unit
15th December 2025 By: Bloomberg

Australian mining firm Ioneer is interested in bidding on a bundle of Rio Tinto Group’s US assets that produce boron, a critical mineral used in fertilizer, according to its top executive. CEO... 


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Commodity-specific drive train solutions benefit African mines
11th December 2025

From platinum and gold to coal and copper, SEW‑EURODRIVE asserts that its move into digital drive technologies has become integral to mining applications, positioning the company as a major force... 


Three BMG service vehicles parked in front of a mining operation
Diagnostic technology used to prevent failures
5th December 2025 By: Halima Frost

Having the necessary technologies, parts and expertise on hand has enabled industrial equipment supplier BMG to cement its long-standing partnership with a leading platinum group metals mining... 


An image of lithium in a hand
Oversupplied rare earths market faces uneven investment trends
5th December 2025 By: Nadine Ramdass

While the rare earths market is currently oversupplied, US efforts to diversify supply away from China are driving investment for some minerals, while other minerals encounter constrained... 


The critical role of insulation in rotating machine performance in harsh environments
The critical role of insulation in rotating machine performance in harsh environments
5th December 2025

When it comes to electrical rotating machine performance and longevity, one factor is often underestimated but absolutely vital: insulation quality. The insulation system within an electrical... 


VSL's new facility in Gqeberha
VSL Manufacturing opens new, R750m facility to supply Isuzu assembly plant
4th December 2025 By: Irma Venter

VSL Manufacturing (VSL) has started operations at its new, R750-million manufacturing facility adjacent to the Isuzu Motors South Africa (IMSAf) assembly plant in Struandale, Gqeberha. VSL is a... 


Avoid The Pain of Motor Replacement Procrastination
Avoid The Pain of Motor Replacement Procrastination
4th December 2025

Electric motors consume nearly half of the world's electricity (IEA). From heavy-duty cranes and pumps to conveyor belts and air conditioning, the world literally moves on electric motors.... 


European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen originally announced the RESourceEU concept at the Berlin Global Dialogue in 2024.
EU unveils RESourceEU plan to shore up critical minerals supply, accelerate project development
4th December 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

The European Commission has adopted its RESourceEU Action Plan – a package of policy and financing measures aimed at reducing the bloc’s dependence on external suppliers of critical raw materials... 


Jonathan McKey, National Sales and Marketing Manager at SEW-EURODRIVE, highlights the company’s growing range of power packs and engineered drive solutions for demanding industrial environments
SEW EURODRIVE sets the pace with power packs in African mining
3rd December 2025

Comprehensively supporting the mining sector with commodity-specific drive train solutions, SEW-EURODRIVE has cemented its reputation as a trusted partner to the industry - a testament to its... 


ITS autonomous driving vehicle in Poland
Poland showcases manufacturing excellence as it seeks stronger African trade relations
28th November 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

To strengthen the recognition of Polish automotive brands in the international market and to foster trade with the growing automotive sector in Africa, the Polish Investment and Trade Agency hosted... 


Multistage Dewatering Pumps Improve Efficiency for UK Mining Facility
Multistage Dewatering Pumps Improve Efficiency for UK Mining Facility
28th November 2025

Effective dewatering sits at the heart of modern mining. It ensures operations remain productive and that the mine can continue to function safely and sustainably. When water isn’t properly... 


An image of he Fleetguard filtration products
Filtration solutions enhance performance, service life
28th November 2025

Industrial equipment supplier BMG’s fluid technology services include solutions for fuel and industrial filtration systems, hydraulics and pneumatics, lubrication, hydraulic hose and fittings, as... 


Auto sector inks three-year wage deal
28th November 2025 By: Irma Venter

The Automobile Manufacturers Employers Organisation (Ameo) and the National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (Numsa) have finally signed a wage agreement, following a protracted process that... 


Image of manganese ore
Butcherbird Expansion project, Australia – update
28th November 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Element 25 is progressing with the project, with engineering, contracting and funding activities advancing as the company works towards lifting manganese concentrate output to 1.1-million tonnes a... 


Image of excavator bucket
Menar coal projects, South Africa – update
28th November 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Coal producer Kangra has successfully commissioned a new continuous miner section at its Udumo shaft. 


Wilmington facility at Port of Los Angeles
Rio Tinto reportedly mulls sale of boron assets
27th November 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Australian major Rio Tinto is preparing to divest its US boron operations in California as the company continues to streamline its portfolio under new CEO Simon Trott, news service Bloomberg... 


One of the customisation options through the HCB programme
Toyota launches Hilux Custom Builds for workhorse owners seeking special solutions
24th November 2025 By: Irma Venter

Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM) has brought the customisation of its Hilux workhorse range in-house through its newly launched Hilux Custom Builds (HCB) programme. The programme eliminates Hilux... 


Image of SEW-EURODRIVE South Africa’s service and repair centre
New facility offers full drive service and repair
21st November 2025

SEW-EURODRIVE South Africa has opened a new service and repair facility next to its headquarters in Aeroton, Johannesburg. The R385-million, 17 000 m² facility is said to offer full... 


The Hino 700 truck on the open road
Sector shows resilience despite freight challenges
21st November 2025 By: Devina Haripersad

South Africa’s commercial vehicle industry continues to sustain vital transport capacity and logistics service amid sluggish economic growth, port congestion and freight load challenges, playing a... 


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B20 Task Force provides blueprint for reinvigorating manufacturing
21st November 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

To counter sluggish global growth and rising trade fragmentation, deeper and more sustainable industrialisation is increasingly viewed as the ideal route to inclusive development, prompting the... 


Mine-to-market outline of platinum-catalysed electric car progression.
Mining Weekly driven around Joburg in platinum-based hydrogen fuel cell electric car
20th November 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Mining Weekly as well several B20 and G20 visitors were this week chauffeured around Johannesburg in a platinum-catalysed hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) that journalists attending South... 


Karen King, Climate Resilience Director, Atana
From flood lines to lifelines
20th November 2025

I recently joined my former colleague, Mike Wiese, at the IMESA Conference to present our joint paper, “Sustainability of Flood Studies: From Inundation Mapping to Holistic Risk Management in... 


Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is visiting Washington this week.
MP Materials to build Saudi rare earths refinery with Pentagon, Maaden
20th November 2025 By: Reuters

MP Materials said on Wednesday it would build a rare earths refinery in Saudi Arabia with the US Department of Defense and state-owned Saudi Arabian mining company Maaden to expand Middle Eastern... 


Car makers, Numsa sign three-year wage deal
Car makers, Numsa sign three-year wage deal
17th November 2025 By: Irma Venter

The Automobile Manufacturers Employers Organisation (Ameo) and the National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (Numsa) have finally signed a wage agreement, following a protracted process that... 


Toyota SA, Durban auto cluster seek  SMEs for development programme
14th November 2025 By: Irma Venter

Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM) has announced the launch of the 2025 Durban Automotive Cluster (DAC) Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) Accelerator. The programme is a public-private partnership... 


Drill core from the Thacker Pass project
Thacker Pass lithium project, US – update
14th November 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Automation specialist Emerson has been selected by Lithium Americas to provide its comprehensive automation portfolio and technical services for the project. 


Yellow equipment on mining site
How elastomeric couplings drive mining efficiency
7th November 2025

The mining industry relies on equipment that operates under extreme stress, encompassing heavy loads, shock vibration, abrasive dust and unpredictable conditions. Every component in that system... 


Energy Drive COO Dr Nick Moelders
Energy Drive appoints veteran clean solutions expert Moelders COO
4th November 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

UK-based motor efficiency company Energy Drive has appointed Dr Nick Moelders COO. Based in the US, his appointment marks a significant step in the company’s global expansion and enhancing its... 


Ipeleng Mabusela
Auto industry set to develop an EV-specific training qualification
31st October 2025 By: Irma Venter

South Africa’s automotive industry is developing an Electromobility Occupational Skills Programme, which will be a nationally recognised qualification designed to equip technicians with the skills... 


SEW-EURODRIVE showcases fast, reliable drive solutions for coal mining sector
SEW-EURODRIVE showcases fast, reliable drive solutions for coal mining sector
31st October 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Drive technology company SEW-EURODRIVE used the ICPC Coal Africa 2025 conference to highlight its industrial gear solutions designed specifically for the tough demands of the coal mining industry.... 


A man standing next to a poster where two men are shaking hands with the Danfoss logo on it
Constant investment maintains beneficial partnership
31st October 2025

Having made significant investments in its distribution, engineering facilities and technical skills, industrial solutions provider BMG’s dedicated variable-speed drive (VSD) workshops in Cape... 


An image of a Toyota Mirai fuel cell electric vehicle
Commercialisation proffered as next step for South Africa’s hydrogen mobility
30th October 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

As South Africa looks to bolster its green hydrogen economy, Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM) is pursuing commercialisation as the next step in the company’s hydrogen mobility journey. This was... 


Nopasika Vuyelwa Lila to retire as Barloworld group FD
24th October 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Nopasika Vuyelwa Lila will retire as group FD of JSE-listed Barloworld on November 30, having completed a successful tenure in this role since joining the company in 2019. Relebohile Mosaletseng... 


Aerial image of a submersible pump installed in deep borehole
Stainless-steel submersible pumps withstand tough conditions
23rd October 2025

KSB Pumps and Valves has launched a stainless-steel submersible pump range designed for deep borehole use and other demanding freshwater and saline pumping applications. The new CORAChrom pumps... 


Image of MOVIGEAR units ready for dispatch
Mechatronic drive units for local automotive plant
23rd October 2025

A major automotive manufacturer in Gauteng has been supplied with 150 MOVIGEAR mechatronic drive units from SEW-EURODRIVE. Two variants of the units were supplied to drive conveyors in a high... 


SEW-EURODRIVE South Africa service and repair centre
SEW-EURODRIVE opens new facility for full-circle gearbox servicing and repairs
23rd October 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Gears and motors original-equipment manufacturer (OEM) SEW-EURODRIVE South Africa has opened a new service and repair facility in Aeroton, Johannesburg, to provide customers with full gearbox... 


Rosslyn: A Strategic Game-Changer for South Africa’s Automotive Industry
Rosslyn: A Strategic Game-Changer for South Africa’s Automotive Industry
23rd October 2025

As global industries face mounting pressures to meet rising demands for innovation, sustainability, and meaningful economic contributions, Rosslyn is emerging as a transformative manufacturing hub... 


Gold sags after flash crash, stocks bulls take a breather
Gold sags after flash crash, stocks bulls take a breather
22nd October 2025 By: Reuters

Gold and silver prices remained jittery on Wednesday after the sharpest pullback in over five years, while global equity and bond markets were taking a breather from recent rallies. Gold, which... 


The Renault logo
Concerned carmakers race to beat China's rare earths deadline
21st October 2025 By: Reuters

Global automakers are scouring the globe for crucial rare earths ahead of looming Chinese export controls, with executives worried they could lead to parts shortages and plant closures. Rare earth... 


Toyota SA, Durban auto cluster seek participants for SME development programme
Toyota SA, Durban auto cluster seek participants for SME development programme
17th October 2025 By: Irma Venter

Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM) has announced the launch of the 2025 Durban Automotive Cluster (DAC) Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) Accelerator. The programme is a public-private partnership... 


GM, Vale pause battery material plans in Canada on EV pullback
17th October 2025 By: Bloomberg

General Motors Co. and a partner have paused the second phase of a cathode factory in Quebec, resulting in the cancellation of a nickel sulfate project by Vale SA. GM agreed in 2022 to buy nickel... 


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