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SYSPRO Africa Senior Vice President: International Sales Johan du Toit
How much does your factory depend on memory?
9th October 2025

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... 


Global transition to clean energy drives forward, despite US backsliding
8th October 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

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... 


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Global materials sector contracts but profitability holds firm amid shift to gold, copper, aluminium – McKinsey
8th October 2025 By: Darren Parker

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... 


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Security, affordability dominate policy considerations for a global energy transition
8th October 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

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... 


Credibility in SA’s Power Market Hinges on Transparency, Not Just Unbundling
8th October 2025

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... 


First QA452e to arrive in South Africa, sold by distributor in no time
First QA452e to arrive in South Africa, sold by distributor in no time
8th October 2025

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... 


Lithium Americas analysts sour as US stake sparks 175% rally
Lithium Americas analysts sour as US stake sparks 175% rally
8th October 2025 By: Bloomberg

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.... 


Los Azules feasibility study a blueprint for future copper mining, says McEwen
Los Azules feasibility study a blueprint for future copper mining, says McEwen
8th October 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

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... 


Sibanye-Stillwater CEO Richard Stewart
Springbok solar PV project reaches commercial operation – Sibanye-Stillwater
7th October 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

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... 


Ivanhoe founder and co-chairperson Robert Friedland
Ivanhoe’s Kamoa-Kakula produced 71 000 t of copper for the third quarter
7th October 2025 By: Darren Parker

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... 


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Eskom’s biggest union demands 15% increase ahead of wage talks
7th October 2025 By: Bloomberg

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... 


PwC Africa Energy, Utilities and Resources Leader Andries Rossouw and PwC SA Mine Project Leader Vuyiswa Khutlang.
South Africa's mining sector shifting gears to thrive, PwC highlights
7th October 2025 By: Martin Creamer

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,... 


Global renewable power output overtakes coal for the first time, report says
7th October 2025 By: Reuters

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... 


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Aurubis hikes 2026 European copper premium to record $315/t
7th October 2025 By: Reuters

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... 


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Indian states sign more coal power deals to meet rising demand
7th October 2025 By: Reuters

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... 


IEA executive director Fatih Birol
Installed renewable capacity set to double by 2030 – IEA
7th October 2025 By: Schalk Burger

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... 


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Larvotto signs EPCM with contractor for Hillgrove processing plant
7th October 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

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... 


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Babcock in Africa: 135 years of steam generation and associated technology
7th October 2025

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. 


Avoiding Costly Construction Delays: Why EC&I Reputation Matters
Avoiding Costly Construction Delays: Why EC&I Reputation Matters
7th October 2025

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... 


From Maintenance to Sustainability: Lubricant Trends for a Tough South African Mining Industry
From Maintenance to Sustainability: Lubricant Trends for a Tough South African Mining Industry
7th October 2025

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... 


The demonstration plant in Johannesburg.
Manganese beneficiation successful at Joburg demo plant, Canadian company reports
6th October 2025 By: Martin Creamer

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... 


Pacgold to acquire South Australia’s White Dam gold operation, marking shift toward near-term production
6th October 2025 By: Darren Parker

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... 


ACTOM Group CEO Mervyn Naidoo
ACTOM acquires SGB-SMIT Power Matla
6th October 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Power transformers and electrical infrastructure company ACTOM has acquired primary transformer manufacturing company SGB-SMIT Power Matla (SSPM), which will enhance ACTOM's transformer... 


The Koeberg nuclear power station
Nuclear regulator has completed public consultation process about extending Koeberg’s life
6th October 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

The National Nuclear Regulator (NNR) announced on Monday that it has completed the third and final round of public consultations regarding national electricity utility Eskom’s application for... 


Wetility co-founder and chief product officer Ikenna Oguguo
Wetility to launch One Bill offering as a holistically managed total energy service
6th October 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Solar technology company Wetility has provided a preview of its One Bill offering, which it describes as a comprehensive energy management system designed to increase solar adoption in South... 


BLSA CEO Busi Mavuso
AGOA expiry must prompt South Africa to pursue alternative trade relations – Mavuso
6th October 2025 By: Schalk Burger

The expiry of the US preferential trade framework the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) on September 30 means that South Africa must aggressively pursue alternative trade partnerships... 


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Ramaphosa credits multi-sectoral partnerships for Eskom's profitability
6th October 2025 By: Thabi Shomolekae

President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Monday that social partners will be important in State-owned enterprise Eskom achieving energy security, as he noted the improvement in its financial position,... 


Thousands attend annual Indaba to level up their procurement strategies amid South African challenges and shifting global landscape
Thousands attend annual Indaba to level up their procurement strategies amid South African challenges and shifting global landscape
6th October 2025

A record 3 200 delegates attended the annual Smart Procurement World Indaba in Johannesburg to learn, share insights and network. Among them were 1 000 public and private sector procurement... 


Andre Nepgen, Head of Discovery Green.
Discovery Green, Glencore sign 20-year renewables deal to power coal mines
6th October 2025 By: Martin Creamer

To support South Africa’s transition to clean energy, Discovery Green, the renewable-energy business of Discovery Limited, and Glencore Operations South Africa, part of the global diversified... 


Implats chairperson Thandi Orleyn.
Clean electricity accounts for 31% of Implats’ FY2025 power consumption
3rd October 2025 By: Martin Creamer

In financial year (FY) 2025, renewable and non-carbon-based electricity accounted for 31% of the total consumption of platinum group metals (PGMs) mining and refining company Implats, with market... 


B Lab Africa CEO Lucy Mugai
B Lab Africa Summit urges businesses to ‘act for good’
3rd October 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Africa’s ability to achieve inclusive economic development amid climate change, fragmented trade and a rapidly growing population will depend on decisive action in agriculture, water, education,... 


USA Rare Earth shares surge after report miner in close talks with White House
USA Rare Earth shares surge after report miner in close talks with White House
3rd October 2025 By: Reuters

USA Rare Earth shares jumped 10% in premarket trading on Friday, after a report that the mining company's CEO Barbara Humpton said it was in close discussions with the White House. Humpton was... 


Jenna Harris
Classifying Eskom’s coal fuel costs as fixed would damage SAWEM
3rd October 2025 By: Terence Creamer

Allowing Eskom Generation to classify the primary energy used by its coal power stations as fixed costs will undermine the objective of using the upcoming launch of the South African Wholesale... 


POWERX secures guarantee facility with Lombard to accelerate private power projects
POWERX secures guarantee facility with Lombard to accelerate private power projects
3rd October 2025

South Africa’s first licensed, private electricity trader POWERX announced that it has signed a dedicated guarantee facility underwritten by Lombard Insurance Company Limited and managed by... 


Codelco to pilot Caterpillar’s in-motion power transfer system
Codelco to pilot Caterpillar’s in-motion power transfer system
3rd October 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Chile’s State-owned copper major Codelco will pilot Caterpillar’s dynamic energy transfer (DET) system at its Radomiro Tomic division, in what the companies say could be a major leap in the... 


NexGen lifts Australian equity raising to A$600m
NexGen lifts Australian equity raising to A$600m
3rd October 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Canadian uranium developer NexGen Energy has upsized its equity raising in Australia to A$600-million after strong demand from investors. The Vancouver-based company said on Thursday it had... 


Allied Gold launches staged energy overhaul at Sadiola to cut power costs, secure expansion
3rd October 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Toronto-listed Allied Gold Corporation has begun rolling out a multi-stage energy programme at its Sadiola mine in Mali, aiming to deliver more efficient, reliable and lower-cost power to support... 


Astec machinery on site
Digital platforms support predictive maintenance in crushing plants
3rd October 2025 By: Devina Haripersad

Equipment automation is taking centre stage in original-equipment manufacturer (OEM) Astec Africa’s product offering to mining clients across Africa, says capital sales business line manager Calvin... 


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Sintech
3rd October 2025

Svendborg Brakes have been installed as original equipment in South Africa, and throughout the world, on a wide range of applications. The key to their success is extensive application knowledge,... 


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Sintech
3rd October 2025

It is no coincidence that the majority of the world’s mobile crushing equipment is fitted with PT Tech hydraulic power take off (HPTO) clutch units as they were essentially designed to meet the... 


POWER STRUGGLE: No amount of tweaking chrome ore prices or imposing export restrictions will change the fact that uncompetitive power costs have crippled the sector, ChromeSA has said in response to a government proposal to impose export restrictions on ore in a bid to shore up the embattled ferrochrome industry. The industry body argues that, unless electricity pricing is addressed, local smelters will remain unviable.
POWER STRUGGLE
3rd October 2025

No amount of tweaking chrome ore prices or imposing export restrictions will change the fact that uncompetitive power costs have crippled the sector, ChromeSA has said in response to a government... 


Sandvik QA452e at S&R yard in Centurion
First QA452e to arrive in South Africa sold by distributor in record time
3rd October 2025 By: Tracy Klückow

The first hybrid tracked mobile Sandvik QA452e triple-deck screen ordered as stock by a South African distributor has been sold after only being in the country for a week. This sale signifies an... 


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Benefits of new electric range expected to advance uptake
3rd October 2025 By: Tracy Klückow

The e-Power Powertrack range of mobile crushers and screens from equipment solutions provider Athos Crushing & Screening is poised to meet the growing demand for greener mining and quarrying... 


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