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 WearCheck brings predictive maintenance expertise to Mining Indaba
WearCheck brings predictive maintenance expertise to Mining Indaba
Updated 5 hours ago

(Virtual Showroom) WearCheck will be showcasing a broad mix of condition monitoring solutions at the 2026 Investing in Africa Mining Indaba, hosted at the Cape Town International Convention Centre... 


Firering reports production momentum at Zambia lime asset
Firering reports production momentum at Zambia lime asset
Updated 5 hours ago By: Sabrina Jardim

London-listed Firering Strategic Minerals has reported that production momentum is accelerating at its producing lime asset, in Zambia, Limeco Resources, with new potential revenue streams and a... 


Blanket mine
Caledonia reports solid production at Blanket, outlines investment plans for Bilboes
Updated 5 hours ago By: Sabrina Jardim

London-listed Caledonia Mining achieved gold production of 76 213 oz at its Blanket gold mine, in Zimbabwe, for the year ended December 31, which the company says met increased guidance and was... 


Strengthening Africa’s Pharma Supply Chain Through Cold-Chain Compliance
Strengthening Africa’s Pharma Supply Chain Through Cold-Chain Compliance
Updated 7 hours ago

By: Clement Kgatla - Responsible Pharmacist, Bidvest International Logistics   Across Africa, I have seen how the ability to deliver safe and effective medicines depends on one critical factor:... 


An August 2025 image of the Florence site
Taseko wraps up Florence construction
14th January 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Copper miner Taseko Mines has completed construction at its Florence project in the US and is moving into commissioning and early operations, while reporting improved copper and molybdenum... 


Eland mine
Northam reports higher interim PGM, chrome concentrate production
14th January 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

JSE-listed Northam Platinum has reported a 3.7% year-on-year increase in total equivalent refined platinum group metals (PGMs) produced from its own operations and a 14.8% year-on-year increase in... 


Booyco Engineering’s advanced HVAC systems are designed to protect mobile machinery operators from dust, heat and CO₂ exposure in South Africa’s demanding mining and quarrying environments
Integrated HVAC solutions enhance operator safety and compliance in mining cabs
14th January 2026

With over 40 years of specialised expertise, Booyco Engineering continues to lead the way in climate control solutions for South Africa’s mining and quarrying sectors - industries where airborne... 


At the turn of the tide – localisation will drive West Africa’s buildings industry modernisation
At the turn of the tide – localisation will drive West Africa’s buildings industry modernisation
14th January 2026

By: Adesina Gbadebo - Power & Grid Segment, West Africa and Funmi Adepegba, Key Account Manager, Property Developers & Contractors: Buildings at Schneider Electric For decades, the modernisation of... 


Coeur CEO Mitchell Krebs
ISS backs New Gold–Coeur deal ahead of shareholder vote
14th January 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Independent proxy advisory firm Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) has recommended that New Gold shareholders vote for the company’s proposed plan of arrangement with Coeur Mining, providing... 


Greg Field
Greg Field to start early at Deep Yellow
14th January 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

ASX-listed uranium developer Deep Yellow has confirmed that newly appointed MD and CEO Greg Field will start in the role on February 2, earlier than initially anticipated. The company announced... 


Wacker Neuson introduces Weidemann brand for sub-Saharan Africa’s agri sector
Wacker Neuson introduces Weidemann brand for sub-Saharan Africa’s agri sector
14th January 2026

Construction, agriculture and forestry machinery and equipment manufacturer Wacker Neuson South Africa has announced the introduction of the German telehandler brand, Weidemann, to sub-Saharan... 


United North ventilation (left) and decline (right) portals established
Rox charges into 2026, Youanmi mine and plant development gather pace
14th January 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

ASX-listed Rox Resources has launched “head-first into 2026”, accelerating mine development and advancing processing plant works at its Youanmi gold project in Western Australia. The company... 


Novagold appoints project director for Donlin Gold
14th January 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Project developer Novagold Resources has bolstered its development team for the Donlin Gold project in Alaska with the appointment of veteran mining executive Frank Arcese as project director, as... 


Rio Tinto's offices
Rio Tinto engages three banks to advise on potential Glencore acquisition, source says
14th January 2026 By: Reuters

Rio Tinto has engaged JPMorgan and two other advisers on its potential acquisition of Glencore, a deal that could create the world's largest miner worth over $200-billion, a source with knowledge... 


Bayan appoints senior rare earths specialist to support REE strategy
13th January 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed Bayan Mining and Minerals has strengthened its US rare earths push with the appointment of veteran processing and projects specialist John Ganser to advise on development of its Desert... 


Image of the the Port of Maputo
Port of Maputo notches up record volumes
13th January 2026 By: Irma Venter

The Port of Maputo last year moved record volumes as it handled a total of 32-million tons – a 3.4% increase compared with the previous year’s 30.9-million tons. The Maputo Port Development Company... 


Rainbow Rare Earths launches final phase pilot plant
13th January 2026 By: Darren Parker

LSE-listed Rainbow Rare Earths has started operations at its Johannesburg pilot plant, marking the final phase of process testwork for the Phalaborwa rare earths project in South Africa. The... 


Platreef mine
Ivanhoe rapidly scaling up output at Platreef amid ‘supercycle’ for prices
13th January 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

TSX-listed Ivanhoe Mines says development of its Platreef mine, in South Africa, is rapidly advancing after the first production of concentrate was achieved in November last year. The company... 


A shift to strategic procurement is key to driving South Africa’s reindustrialisation efforts
A shift to strategic procurement is key to driving South Africa’s reindustrialisation efforts
13th January 2026

By: Mervyn Naidoo - CEO of ACTOM South Africa’s procurement mindset must urgently evolve from transactional buying to strategic, long-term procurement if we are to achieve meaningful... 


Building Your Digital Business Platform: A Strategic Guide to Technology and Skills
Building Your Digital Business Platform: A Strategic Guide to Technology and Skills
13th January 2026

By: Lungi Sangqu CEO - Africa Digital Success | Former CIO, Transnet Freight Rail & UNISA Across Africa, organisations are accelerating their digital transformation journeys. Yet many struggle with... 


Don’t let the digital twin drift from reality
Don’t let the digital twin drift from reality
13th January 2026

By: Nishandra Baijnath - Systems Architect, Digital Automation at Schneider Electric Digital twins’ reputation precedes, and with good reason. It is a highly effective tool that offers real-world... 


How quantum computing and AI are driving the next wave of cyber defence innovation
How quantum computing and AI are driving the next wave of cyber defence innovation
13th January 2026

By Saurabh Prasad, Senior Solution Architect at In2IT Technologies We are standing at the edge of a new cybersecurity frontier, shaped by quantum computing, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and the... 


Integrated Pump Technology supports mines across Africa with rugged Grindex submersible pumps built for tough dewatering and slurry conditions
Grindex pumps power through the Copperbelt’s toughest dewatering challenges
13th January 2026

Meeting the demanding conditions of Zambia's Copperbelt head-on, Integrated Pump Technology’s range of Grindex dewatering, slurry and sludge pumps continues to gain traction among mining companies.... 


Willem Strydom, Business Development Manager for Electronics at SEW-EURODRIVE
SEW-EURODRIVE advances industrial performance with next-gen predictive maintenance
13th January 2026

As industries intensify their efforts to cut downtime, reduce maintenance costs and operate with greater energy efficiency, the ability to anticipate equipment issues before they occur has become... 


Codelco expects to lift copper output by 10 000 t this year
Codelco expects to lift copper output by 10 000 t this year
13th January 2026 By: Reuters

Chilean State-run miner Codelco is expected to produce 1.344-million metric tons of copper in 2026, up about 10 000 tons from last year, Chairman Maximo Pacheco said on Monday. Speaking to Reuters... 


Argosy advances 40 MW grid power solution for Rincon lithium project
12th January 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

ASX-listed Argosy Minerals reported on Monday that detailed engineering had been completed for a 40 MW grid connection that would underpin initial production and future expansion of its Rincon... 


Revolver flags strong restart case for Dianne copper mine
Revolver flags strong restart case for Dianne copper mine
12th January 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Australia-listed Revolver Resources has outlined a compelling business case to restart its Dianne copper mine in north Queensland, following the completion of a detailed recommencement study that... 


Top trends set to reshape logistics in 2026
12th January 2026

By:Nelson Teixeira - managing director of operations for Sub-Saharan Africa at FedEx Businesses that rely on the movement of goods are preparing for yet another year of transformative change.... 


Zinc
Shuka to settle Kabwe acquisition consideration this week
12th January 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Aim- and AltX-listed Shuka Minerals expects to shortly receive £815 000 from investment banking group Gathoni Muchai Investments as part of an increased loan agreement entered into in June last... 


The ATNS tower at OR Tambo International
ATNS assures that air traffic services at OR Tambo International Airport are working normally
12th January 2026 By: Rebecca Campbell

South Africa’s air traffic management and control agency, Air Traffic and Navigation Services (ATNS), has confirmed that air traffic services at Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International Airport... 


Komatsu extends electric mini excavator range with PC26E-6
Komatsu extends electric mini excavator range with PC26E-6
12th January 2026

Manufacturing specialist, Komatsu Europe, has announced the completion of its third wave of electric mini excavator as it finalises the introduction of the PC26E-6 to the European market. A key... 


Freight locomotives
Improved logistics, municipal service delivery, criminal justice key to GDP growth – Mavuso
12th January 2026 By: Schalk Burger

South Africa can unlock higher GDP growth by making progress in three critical areas, namely logistics infrastructure, local government service delivery and the effectiveness of its criminal... 


Andrew Ayirebi, Regional Manager for West Africa at Weir
Local capacity embeds Weir solutions in West Africa
12th January 2026

With West Africa’s mining industry evolving rapidly, Weir has built a solid footprint of local expertise, capability and capacity in the region - to serve customers’ increasing demand for... 


Concor’s Mulilo De Aar 2 South Wind Energy Facility project combines engineering excellence with environmental care at every step
Concor prioritises environmental stewardship at Mulilo De Aar 2 South Wind Energy Facility
12th January 2026

Concor’s role in the construction of Mulilo De Aar 2 South Wind Energy Facility in the Northern Cape, one of the company’s first fully wrapped Balance of Plant (BoP) contracts, extends far beyond... 


Waco Modular celebrates 1-million man-hours with zero lost time injuries, marking a major safety milestone
Waco Modular celebrates 1-million man-hours with zero lost time injuries, marking a major safety milestone
12th January 2026

Waco Modular has reached a significant safety milestone, achieving over 1 million man-hours without a single Lost Time Injury (LTI). This accomplishment showcases the company’s unwavering... 


TLT Turbo Africa launches SMART Fan for mining
TLT Turbo Africa launches SMART Fan for mining
12th January 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Technology-driven mining and industrial fan and ventilation manufacturer TLT Turbo Africa on December 4 launched its new sustainable monitoring and airflow response technology (SMART) Fan for... 


Gold bars
Mayfair deliver robust PFS for Fenn-Gib gold project
9th January 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

TSX-V-listed Mayfair Gold has completed a prefeasibility study (PFS) for the Fenn-Gib gold project, in the Timmins gold district of Ontario, Canada, saying the study outlines Mayfair’s strategy to... 


Vertiv Expects Powering Up for AI, Digital Twins and Adaptive Liquid Cooling to Shape Data Centre Design and Operations
Vertiv Expects Powering Up for AI, Digital Twins and Adaptive Liquid Cooling to Shape Data Centre Design and Operations
9th January 2026

Data centre innovation is continuing to be shaped by macro forces and technology trends related to AI, according to a report from Vertiv (NYSE: VRT), a global leader in critical digital... 


A South African coal mine
Rio Tinto said to be open to owning coal if it buys Glencore
9th January 2026 By: Bloomberg

Rio Tinto Group is open to retaining Glencore Plc’s massive coal business if merger talks between the two companies are successful, according to people familiar with the matter. The move would... 


Naval Vessels
DA hits back at ‘Brics naval exercises’, warns GNU being undermined
9th January 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The Democratic Alliance has expressed concerns that South Africa is deepening ties with Russia and Iran, following recent naval exercises involving Brics+ countries, in Cape Town. According to the... 


Ardagh for Education & PROTEC Host Coding & Robotics Inter-School Challenge
Ardagh for Education & PROTEC Host Coding & Robotics Inter-School Challenge
9th January 2026

The spirit of innovation and 21st-century problem-solving skills were on full display at the second Coding & Robotics Inter-School Challenge hosted by the Ardagh for Education programme and its... 


People shaking hands
JPMorgan M&A global head Aiyengar says rising risks to drive surge in deals
9th January 2026 By: Reuters

Dealmakers are set for another banner year in 2026 with a record number of deals in the pipeline, as CEOs seek out the safety of scale to weather mounting economic and geopolitical risks,... 


Aerial image of rooftop solar on a warehouse
Greater access to fully serviced solar solutions for SA businesses
9th January 2026

Southern African renewable energy platform provider SolarSaver recently announced a transaction with international funders to support the expansion of its fully serviced, capital expenditure-free... 


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