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US President Donald Trump and Canada PM Mark Carney pictured together at a G7 meeting in June.
Trump increases tariff on Canada to 35% from 25%
1st August 2025 By: Reuters

US President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order increasing tariffs on Canadian goods to 35% from 25% on all products not covered by the US-Mexico-Canada trade agreement, the White... 


Trump administration to expand price support for US rare earths projects, sources say
Trump administration to expand price support for US rare earths projects, sources say
1st August 2025 By: Reuters

Top White House officials told a group of rare earths firms last week that they are pursuing a pandemic-era approach to boost US critical minerals production and curb China's market dominance by... 


Images of valves in real-world conditions (tanks)
Long-lasting valves support tough mining water conditions
1st August 2025 By: Devina Haripersad

The reliability provided by control valves plays a critical role in water treatment processes across the mining sector, where durability and efficiency can directly impact on plant performance and... 


A Mine site where the valves are used.
SA-engineered pinch valves set reliability benchmark in gold mining
1st August 2025

A set of hydraulically operated Corflex pinch valves, installed in 2018 at a major North African gold mine, has delivered seven years of uninterrupted service in one of the continent’s most... 


Strangers in transit?
1st August 2025 By: Martin Zhuwakinyu

A chartered Global Crossing Airlines flight touched down at Eswatini’s King Swati III International Airport on the morning of July 16, carrying five passengers described by a US official in... 


How geopolitics is changing the climate action landscape
1st August 2025 By: Saliem Fakir

Reality sings a different tune these days: hard power has thrown out the soft power model of the late Joseph Nye. Hard power now decides the terms, and the world has to adapt to the new posture... 


SIZEWELL DECISION: The UK has made a final investment decision on the $51-billion Sizewell C nuclear power project, in Suffolk. The British government will retain a minority stake of around 45%, while other investors include Electricite de France SA, Caisse de Dépôt et Placement du Québec, Centrica Plc and the Amber Infrastructure Group. The project follows on from the 2016 decision to proceed with Hinkley Point C in Somerset, which has suffered major delays and budget overruns. Photograph: Bloomberg
SIZEWELL DECISION
1st August 2025

The UK has made a final investment decision on the $51-billion Sizewell C nuclear power project, in Suffolk. The British government will retain a minority stake of around 45%, while other investors... 


Intelligent technologies reshaping South Africa’s future
1st August 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

Artificial intelligence (AI), cloud computing and smart platforms are reshaping industries, moving beyond connectivity to building a truly intelligent and sustainable future, enabling industry... 


Cape Town notches up another record-breaking cruise season
1st August 2025 By: Irma Venter

Cruise Cape Town says it has seen the longest and most successful cruise season yet, with 83 ship calls, of which 11 were inaugural visits. March stood out as the strongest month, with 22 ship... 


Nebo Jovanovic 
University of Western Cape associate professor
Rural communities and local government have a critical role to play in anchoring rural water innovation
1st August 2025

Innovative, decentralised water technologies are transforming access to water in rural South Africa. But without an institutional home in local government, these solutions risk fading once project... 


BRICS countries generate half of global solar power
BRICS countries generate half of global solar power
1st August 2025

BRICS countries – Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, and new members Egypt, Ethiopia, Indonesia, Iran and the United Arab Emirates – together accounted for half (51%) of global solar... 


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Orlando eKhaya and Power Park projects, South Africa
1st August 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

The Orlando eKhaya and Power Park projects aim to deliver affordable basic services, promote sustainable transport, create green public spaces, tackle urban inequality and drive inclusive economic... 


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Sidi Bouzid II solar power plant, Tunisia
1st August 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Renewable-energy solutions provider Scatec plans to build a 120 MW solar power plant in Sidi Bouzid. 


Solar panels with sunshine
Black Mountain Mining solar PV facility, South Africa – update
1st August 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

The project is expected to be completed this year. 


Image of the Gamsberg zinc mine
Gamsberg Phase 2 expansion project, South Africa – update
1st August 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Project completion is targeted for the 2025/26 financial year.  


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Green hydrogen project, South Africa – update
1st August 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Keren Energy has made significant progress in the development of its green hydrogen production facility. 


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Project Pele, US – update
1st August 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Work has started on the fabrication of the reactor core. 


Construction equipment on the way to the Reko Diq project
Reko Diq copper/gold project, Pakistan – update
1st August 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Fluor Corporation has received the final notice to proceed from Barrick Mining Corporation. 


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Sibanye-Stillwater renewable-energy projects, South Africa – update
1st August 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Sibanye-Stillwater's renewable-energy projects are expected to supplement an estimated 30% of its total electrical energy requirements. 


Image of Australia flag and periodic table symbols for zinc/copper
Sulphur Springs zinc/copper project, Australia – update
1st August 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Work on surface infrastructure and early-stage underground mining activities has started.  


Image of South African flag and periodic table symbol of titanium
Titanium beneficiation complex, South Africa – update
1st August 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Plant erection is expected to start later this year. 


Iron-ore stockpiles
Zanaga iron-ore project, Congo-Brazzaville – update
1st August 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Zanaga Iron Ore Company has reported that Congo-Brazzaville’s abundant gas and energy resources create favourable conditions for the potential pelletisation of its high-grade iron-ore products.  


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Tucumã Operation, Brazil
1st August 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

A copper mine in Pará state, Brazil. 


Dr Rethabile Melamu
SAPVIA welcomes new solar PV projects under Bid Window 7
31st July 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

The South African Photovoltaic Industry Association (SAPVIA) celebrates a significant milestone following the Department of Electricity and Energy’s (DEE’s) allocation of six new solar PV projects... 


AMSA production plant
AMSA’s decarbonisation plans on hold while long steel crisis persists
31st July 2025 By: Darren Parker

Steelmaker ArcelorMittal South Africa (AMSA) is effectively putting its ambitious decarbonisation plans on hiatus while it figures out how to navigate the crisis surrounding the impending closure... 


Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa
$500m Credit Guarantee Vehicle to be launched in time for first private grid projects
31st July 2025 By: Terence Creamer

The National Treasury has confirmed that it will inject 20% of the $500-million initial funding required to set up the Credit Guarantee Vehicle (CGV) being established to derisk South African... 


Carbon has become part of the cost of doing business – and, increasingly, part of the value too
31st July 2025

By Renai Moothilal, CEO, NAACAM Carbon rules are reshaping global trade, and automotive component manufacturers must adapt or risk falling behind. Interim results from a new NAACAM-led readiness... 


Grant Isaac will take up the role of president and COO, effective September 1.
Cameco reshuffles executive ranks
31st July 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Canadian uranium major Cameco on Thursday announced a reshuffle of its executive team, while reporting strong second-quarter results as demand for nuclear power strengthened and its investment in... 


transmission lines
Enpower awarded import/export licence for energy trading in SADC
31st July 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) has granted energy trading company Enpower Trading an electricity import and export licence. Enpower says this marks a pivotal step in... 


Image of a Wacker-Neuson wheel loader
Wheel loaders offer efficiency and productivity for a range of applications
31st July 2025

Designed to adapt to perform in diverse conditions, Wacker Neuson wheel loaders offer a number of innovations such as all-wheel steering (AWS) and a range of attachments designed to optimise... 


Mine haul truck engine rebuild at Cummins South Africa
Cummins South Africa on track to rebuild 120 engines at Midrand centre this year
31st July 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Integrated power solutions company Cummins South Africa is on track to rebuild 120 engines this year at its Master Rebuilt Centre (MRC), in Midrand. The facility has the capacity to rebuild 14... 


Kenya is focusing on producing green hydrogen to make fertilisers to benefit its farmers
31st July 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

Kenya has made “significant strides” since it launched the Green Hydrogen Strategy and Roadmap for Kenya at the Africa Climate Summit in September 2023, Kenya Electricity Generating Company... 


WearCheck Technical Bulletin: CRUDE AWAKENING Part  2
WearCheck Technical Bulletin: CRUDE AWAKENING Part 2
31st July 2025

By: Rivendren Wayne Moodley – diagnostician, WearCheck (Virtual Showroom) In a world constantly in motion, where ambition shapes empires and innovation fuels the future, there exists a silent... 


Image of the Powertrack PT PRO C-20ES mobile cone crusher from  Athos Crushing & Screening
Electric mobile crushers and screens help lower costs in Southern African market
31st July 2025

A range of four fully electric mobile crushers and screens has been launched in response to the growing need by local customers in Southern Africa to lower both operating costs and capital outlay.... 


A panel of experts in a Creamer Media-hosted webinar unpacks how South Africa’s renewable energy landscape is changing
Progress and barriers as South African energy market begins to shift
31st July 2025 By: Schalk Burger

South Africa's energy market is changing and becoming more diversified, but barriers and significant constraints also remain ahead on the journey to shape a reliable, inclusive, competitive and... 


Zimbabwean capital Harare
Logistical challenges, shortage of big contractors impacting construction in Africa – report
31st July 2025 By: Irma Venter

Logistical limitations and a lack of supply-chain capacity in the African construction market risk creating a barrier to investment, says a new report from global professional services firm Turner... 


Valterra Platinum CEO Craig Miller.
Valterra Platinum upping flood defence, envisaging underground trucking, hailing IRMA
30th July 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Platinum group metals (PGM) mining company Valterra Platinum, which experienced severe flooding in the first half of this year at its Amandelbult mine owing to extremely abnormal rainfall, is... 


President Cyril Ramaphosa
Budget, Eskom Bills passed by Parliament, Ramaphosa to sign off
30th July 2025 By: Thabi Shomolekae

After months of back and forth, the National Council of Provinces will send the 2025 Appropriation Bill to President Cyril Ramaphosa for assent, with only the Economic Freedom Fighters and the... 


AECI CEO Holger Riemensperger
AECI says noncore disposals proceeds nudging R3bn to R4bn target range
30th July 2025 By: Terence Creamer

Chemicals and mining explosives group AECI says it is on track to realise the R3-billion to R4-billion in proceeds from the sale of noncore businesses it forecast at the start of its far-reaching... 


Top ten finalists selected for 2025 FNF GreenPitch Challenge
30th July 2025 By: Schalk Burger

The top ten finalists for the 2025 FNF GreenPitch Challenge have been selected from more than 200 entries representing various green economy investment opportunity sectors, including the circular... 


Construction of accommodation facilities at the Nyanzaga project in Tanzania
Lycopodium awarded A$48m Nyanzaga EPCM contract
30th July 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Integrated engineering, project, construction and asset management company Lycopodium has been awarded A$48-million engineering, procurement and construction management (EPCM) contract for the... 


Renewables to overtake coal as largest electricity source, as demand grows in 2026 – IEA
30th July 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Global electricity demand is expected to expand at one of the fastest sustained paces in more than a decade despite ongoing economic pressures, with renewables, natural gas and nuclear all... 


Egypt seeks to stimulate green hydrogen, and derivatives, production
30th July 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

Egypt is seeking to position itself as a major hub for the production of green hydrogen and green ammonia (the latter being produced using the former as a feedstock; green ammonia is also much... 


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