JSE-listed paper and plastics packaging and recycling company Mpact has signed a five-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with energy trader Enpower Trading, which will see it supply 30 GWh/y of... 

India-headquartered vehicle manufacturer Mahindra has launched its new R70-million Mahindra Pik Up local assembly plant at the Dube TradePort Special Economic Zone (SEZ), in KwaZulu-Natal, on... 

By: Johan Potgieter - Cluster Industrial Software Lead at Schneider Electric The world of manufacturing is driven by automation, efficiency and digitisation.  And now we have Generative AI (GenAI)... 

By: Steven Lumley - technical manager, WearCheck (Virtual Showroom) The topic of oil additives is vast, and Steven Lumley - technical manager for WearCheck  - continues the conversation around... 

Africa received a strong thumbs up during the second-quarter presentation of Barrick as one of its “main cash generators”. “We saw solid performance across the portfolio,” Barrick CEO Dr Mark... 

Two Chinese engineering companies, East China Engineering Science and Technology (ECEC) and Sinopec Ningbo, have made the final round of bidding for a basic engineering contract to build the... 

The State-owned South African Nuclear Energy Corporation (Necsa) Group welcomes the upholding of the decision to grant State-owned Eskom environmental authorisation to build a 4 000 MW nuclear... 

Eskom group executive for renewables Rivoningo Mnisi reports that the State-owned company has received a positive response to a tender for companies to support it with the establishment of a... 

In celebration of Women’s Month, we sit down with Unathi Fani, Manager of Technical Advisory for Engen Lubricants, to explore the lessons she’s learned, the barriers she’s overcome, and the advice... 

Gemstone miner Gemfields has signed an agreement to sell its entire interest in wholly-owned luxury brand Fabergé to SMG Capital for $50-million. Of that sum, $45-million is payable to Gemfields by... 

Business organisation Business Leadership South Africa (BLSA) has reiterated its plans to launch the BLSA Reform Tracker – a publicly available online tool that tracks government reforms, assesses... 

The Canadian government has awarded Northcliff Resources a C$8.21-million grant to advance its Sisson tungsten/molybdenum project in New Brunswick. The funds, provided by Natural Resources Canada... 

As South Africa works to improve its power supply and stability, maintenance of power plants is receiving fresh attention. South African manufacturer of high-pressure jetting and vacuum equipment... 

Electricity and Energy Miniter Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa has urged Eskom to stay or withdraw its court action to have the National Energy Regulator of South Afirca’s (Nersa’s) licensing of five... 

The head of Glencore's huge coal-trading operation is leaving in the biggest shake-up of the company’s trading unit in years. The news comes after Glencore, an historic name in commodity trading... 

Indian billionaire Gautam Adani's group will build and operate a $3-billion coal-fired power plant in Bihar state with a 2.4 GW capacity, it said on Thursday, the biggest coal plant constructed in... 

 China's July coal imports fell 23% from a year earlier to 35.61-million metric tons, General Administration of Customs data showed on Thursday, as ample domestic supply curbed demand. While... 

Schneider Electric, the global leader in energy management and automation, has announced the availability of its 6500W + IMT65W battery-powered electromagnetic water meter, the Trio J-Series... 

Zimbabwe and the UK are rekindling diplomatic ties after almost three decades of tension, driven by a global surge in demand for critical minerals that’s led the former colonial power to pursue... 

Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Minister Dr Dion George has upheld the 2017 decision to grant State-owned power utility Eskom environmental authorisation to build and operate a new nuclear... 

Africa’s wealth in critical minerals, such as cobalt, manganese, lithium and rare earth elements, offers a once-in-a-generation opportunity to pivot from raw commodity exporter to industrial power.... 

Industrial equipment supplier BMG has increased its range of conveyor components for high-temperature industrial applications through its latest range of Cambridge Knuckleback conveyor belts. BMG... 

Providing effective, ecofriendly solutions and contributing to lowering maintenance costs and improving overall productivity across various industries remain key in the strategic outlook of... 

Scientists have developed lightning-produced ammonia in gas form – a new, more efficient method that is a step closer to the sustainable production of ammonia and, therefore, a transition to a... 

Mineral wool is a “vital component in mankind’s battle with climate change”, as it helps reduce demand for heating and cooling within the built environment. However, its production still relies... 

The idiom ‘one step forward, two steps back’ has surely arisen in the minds of those who have been monitoring developments in the electricity industry over the recent past. It is undeniable that... 

Thando Mdluli Position and Company Name:  Executive Assistant, The Particle Group Date and Place of Birth: 26 October 1984, in Soweto Education: Computer Systems  Personal best achievement:... 

“There is no force more powerful than a woman determined to rise.” – WEB Du Bois Women have long been part of the mining industry’s story—often hidden figures whose contributions were overlooked.... 

Originally trained in financial accounting and IT systems, Invincible Valves MD and CEO Pam du Plessis’s career path seemed unlikely to land her in heavy industry. She began as a contractor... 

Xolile Dikobe Position: Komatsu Mining Technologies senior procurement officer Main activity of company: Original-equipment manufacturer of underground mining equipment Date and place of birth:... 

Manare Mokoatlo Position: Territory Manager, Orica South Africa   Main activity of company: Explosives supply and blasting services Date and place of birth: 5 November 1987, in Ga Mashashane... 

A mechatronics engineer at TLT-Turbo Africa, Natascha Minges Freitas is a shining example of how technical expertise, curiosity and human-centred thinking can combine to create meaningful impact in... 

Power progress, the Minerals Council South Africa’s bold strategy to champion women in mining The mining industry is evolving, and so is the diversity and inclusion in its workforce. The Minerals... 

With the global population projected to grow from the current 8-billion people to 10-billion by 2050, the agriculture industry faces some significant questions: How will the planet feed an... 

The South African government launched its Battery Energy Storage Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme in March 2023. Since then, it has opened three bid windows and announced 18... 

Renewable-energy systems provider Scatec plans to build a 1.1 GW solar and 100 MW/200 MWh battery energy storage system project. 

The project proposes the development, construction and operation of a 120 MW hydroelectric dam.  

Nigerian independent power producer Eko Electricity Distribution Company aims to build a 30 MW power plant that will run on natural gas. 

Six large local and international corporates have entered into long-term power purchase agreements with Fengmiao I for its entire capacity. 

The Senqu bridge was more than 80% complete by mid-July 2025. 

Africa-focused gold miner Perseus Mining has awarded a A$48-million engineering, procurement and construction management contract for the development of the project. 

Aura Energy has concluded two agreements for the future sales of U3O8 concentrate from the project.