The South African Department of Electricity and Energy has initiated a process to identify and shortlist prequalified bidders with the necessary technical expertise, financial capacity and proven... 

Smelter startup is scheduled to start in early November. 

The National Nuclear Regulator has completed the third and final round of public consultations regarding national electricity utility Eskom’s application for authorisation for long-term operation... 

NexGen Energy has unveiled a major dual-market equity raising, securing commitments for about C$400-million, in North America, and A$400-million, in Australia, to fund the project. 

Winning Consortium Simandou has suspended operations and launched a full safety review following the death of three foreign workers on October 1. 

St Barbara has received commitments for an institutional placement of new fully paid shares to raise A$58-million – before costs – through the issue of about 126.1-million shares at an issue price... 

The project has achieved commercial operation. 

A lithium mine in the Department of Susques, Jujuy province, in north-western Argentina. 

Copper prices hit $11 000 per metric ton on Thursday, a level not seen in over 16 months, as widespread disruption at mines sparks fears of a shortage of supply and attracts speculative inflows.... 

Navitha Ramsunker is a trailblazer in CFAO Equipment’s Heavy Lift division, making her mark in the historically male-dominated heavy industrial equipment industry - and feeling empowered doing so.... 

As the Independent Power Producers Office (IPPO) commemorates 15 years of impact through the flagship Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (REIPPPP), it steps into an... 

At this week’s Joburg Indaba, South Africa was urged to get its many idled ferroalloy smelters working again and to replace ideology with pragmatism in mining. Menar MD Vuslat Bayoglu called on... 

As the world transitions from traditional, centralised power generation to more decentralised, digitally integrated systems – driven by decarbonisation imperatives – South Africa’s energy sector is... 

The South African Local Government Association (Salga) has warned that Eskom’s proposal to implement distribution agency agreements (DAAs) to curb growing municipal debt to the utility could be... 

Zambia is poised for record copper production this year, bolstering its standing as a key global supplier just as prices surge and demand is set to grow. A wave of accidents and disruptions at... 

This is not a biography of Julius Malema. It is the story of his money. Over the past two decades, Malema has leveraged his growing political clout to bankroll his party and amass a personal... 

Dust generation has long been a critical challenge in bulk materials handling, with significant implications for safety, health and environmental compliance. Weba Chute Systems, a leading... 

Western Australia’s long-running Exploration Incentive Scheme (EIS) is set to inject fresh momentum into the search for new mineral deposits, with the Cook government awarding A$6.6-million in... 

Leading supplier of petroleum production in Southern Africa, Astron Energy, is proud to present its new Quartech Fuel, a revolutionary petrol and diesel formulation enhanced with premium additives,... 

By SYSPRO Africa Senior Vice President: International Sales Johan du Toit “There is no such thing as a smart factory, just automated factories supported by smart systems.” – Pieter van Schalkwyk... 

The SOLA Group has announced the successful and early commercial operations date (COD) for Springbok Solar Power Project, Africa’s first multi-buyer, flexible energy wheeling facility and the... 

Norway-based independent risk management and assurance group DNV reports, in the ninth edition of its “Energy Transition Outlook”, that the policy reversals in the US regarding clean energy are... 

The global materials industry saw revenues decline in 2024, with metals and mining contracting by 6% to about $3-trillion, even as profitability remained strong and profit pools continued to shift... 

Energy security and affordability have become key policy considerations in many regions, particularly as the global energy transition has entered a more turbulent, complex phase, shaped by... 

By: Cornel Claassen, Manager - Project Delivery at the Energy Council The Electricity Regulation Amendment (ERA) Act reshapes South Africa’s electricity sector by enabling competition, reshaping... 

A distributor of Sandvik Rock Processing’s mining and infrastructure project equipment has delivered a hybrid tracked mobile Sandvik QA452e triple-deck screen to a greenfield dam project under... 

It’s almost old hat to the market by now. Take a struggling company, cut a deal with the US government, sealed with the approval of President Donald Trump, sit back and watch the stock take off.... 

Dual-listed McEwen Copper has reported a positive feasibility study for its 100%-owned Los Azules copper project, in Argentina, confirming a long-life, low-cost operation producing high-purity... 

Multinational mining and metals processing group Sibanye-Stillwater has reported that the Springbok solar PV project, in South Africa’s Free State province, has achieved commercial operation. The... 

TSX- and OTCQX-listed Ivanhoe Mines has reported copper production of 71 226 t from its Kamoa-Kakula complex, in the Democratic Republic of Congo, for the third quarter, with dewatering and... 

The biggest union at South Africa’s Eskom is demanding a wage increase of as much as 15% ahead of negotiations that are set to begin. The National Union of Mineworkers, representing about 15 000... 

South Africa's mining sector is shifting gears to thrive following a year of strategic recalibration to position itself for future growth. This was among the many messages of PwC Africa energy,... 

Renewable energy sources generated more electricity than coal globally for the first time in the first half of 2025, driven by rapid growth in China and India, a report by think tank Ember showed... 

Europe's biggest copper smelter Aurubis will charge European customers a premium of $315 per metric ton for refined copper next year, three market sources said on Tuesday, a record high for the... 

Indian state electricity distributors are signing long-term contracts with coal-fired power generators to meet a projected surge in evening demand, despite the country's efforts to expand clean... 

Global renewable power capacity is predicted to increase by 4 600 GW, or more than double, by 2030, led by the rapid rise of solar PV, says intergovernmental organisation the International Energy... 

ASX-listed Larvotto Resources has signed an engineering, procurement and construction management (EPCM) contract with MACA-Interquip-Mintrex (MIQM) for the upgrade and refurbishment of the... 

Few companies can claim a legacy in Africa as deep and enduring as Babcock, which is known globally for pioneering boiler and power generation technology since the 19th century. 

By: Anton Beyl - Sales Manager of WEG EC&I Construction Construction is time-sensitive and tightly managed. No project is perfect. Delays or other problems are inevitable, so construction managers... 

The mining industry in South Africa finds itself at a pivotal moment. The Minerals Council of South Africa recently reported a 4.1% decrease in the sector's real GDP contribution for the first... 

High purity manganese sulphate monohydrate (HPMSM) has reportedly been successfully produced by Canadian company Giyani Metals at its demonstration plant in Johannesburg. Following the production... 

ASX-listed Pacgold has entered into a binding agreement to acquire 100% of the White Dam gold operation, in South Australia, from ASX-listed GBM Resources, in a transaction that will see the...