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South African food inflation slowed again, in September, think tank reports
28th October 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

South African food inflation decelerated in September, for the second month in a row, the Bureau for Food and Agricultural Policy (BFAP) think tank has highlighted, in its latest “Food Inflation... 


Johan Strydom
Columbus Stainless CEO appointed Acerinox Europa CEO
28th October 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Stainless steel producer Columbus Stainless has announced that its CEO Johan Strydom has been appointed the new CEO of Acerinox Europa, effective November 1. Columbus, which is part of the Acinerox... 


Springbok solar project reaches commercial operation ahead of schedule
28th October 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Renewable energy company the SOLA Group's 195 MW Springbok solar power project, in Virginia, in the Free State, has achieved an early commercial operation date. The multi-buyer, flexible energy... 


11,000 Registered Attendees, 120 Countries, 500+ speakers: Record smashed, organisers set sights on even bigger IMARC 2026
11,000 Registered Attendees, 120 Countries, 500+ speakers: Record smashed, organisers set sights on even bigger IMARC 2026
28th October 2025

Organisers of Australia’s largest-ever gathering of the world’s mining and resource leaders have set their sights on cementing it as one of the top four global industry events, following a... 


FirstRand acquires stake in Optasia concurrent with Optasia’s IPO
27th October 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Financial services provider FirstRand has announced an agreement to acquire 20.1% of Optasia, one of the world’s largest AI-powered fintech platforms that provides financial access to people across... 


Driving Smarter, Not Harder: How FUCHS LUBRICANTS Champions Fleet Efficiency
Driving Smarter, Not Harder: How FUCHS LUBRICANTS Champions Fleet Efficiency
27th October 2025

As October marks Transport Month in South Africa, there’s no better time for fleet operators to shift the spotlight from just tires and brakes to what truly keeps their vehicles running smoothly:... 


The Phalaborwa project
Rainbow Rare Earths demonstrates resilience amid market challenges
27th October 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

With rare earth elements (REE) being vital to vital to both economic resilience and national security, the imposition of export controls by China in April, followed by further tightening proposed... 


FUCHS sets new standards in sustainability with certified Product Carbon Footprint tool
27th October 2025 By: Dimpho Madiba

The FUCHS Group, which operates globally in the lubricants sector, has introduced a groundbreaking milestone in sustainability: a certified, automated tool for transparent calculation of the... 


Trump strikes deals on trade, critical minerals in Southeast Asia
27th October 2025 By: Reuters

The United States signed a flurry of deals on trade and critical minerals with four Southeast Asian partners on Sunday, looking to address trade imbalances and diversify supply chains amid tighter... 


Tianlong launches pioneer LPG cylinder manufacturing facility in South Africa
Tianlong launches pioneer LPG cylinder manufacturing facility in South Africa
27th October 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Chinese-headquartered liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinder manufacturer Tianlong on October 21 launched its LPG cylinder manufacturing facility in Boksburg, Gauteng – the group’s first in South... 


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BME nears 100% used-oil explosives breakthrough
24th October 2025 By: Darren Parker

Explosives manufacturer BME intends to replace 100% of the virgin oil used in the fuel phase of its emulsions with used oil within the next few years, Mining Weekly has learned. This would be a... 


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Ramaphosa calls for new ventures with Vietnam, as he points to low investment
24th October 2025 By: Thabi Shomolekae

President Cyril Ramaphosa on Friday urged the Vietnamese to explore new ventures to diversify into untapped sectors and to build partnerships, thereby generating jobs, transferring skills and... 


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Steenkampskraal outlines six-phase rare earths production plan
24th October 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Steenkampskraal Monazite Mine (SMM), one of the world’s highest-grade rare earths and thorium deposits, has set out its six-phase production plan following confirmation of receipt of the first... 


VAMCOSA offers local valve solutions to reduce the risk in challenging applications
VAMCOSA offers local valve solutions to reduce the risk in challenging applications
24th October 2025

The Valve and Actuator Manufacturers Cluster of South Africa (VAMCOSA) was formed in July 2011 and works closely with the DTIC to keep the sector designated and promote supporting locally... 


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Hydrogen peroxide emulsions rolled out to SADC markets
24th October 2025 By: Donna Slater

Explosives and blasting company BME and Sweden-based explosives company Hypex Bio Explosives Technology (Hypex Bio) have advanced their partnership beyond Canada by initiating an infrastructure and... 


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Company gears up for framework launch
24th October 2025 By: Halima Frost

In anticipation of the formal launch of the South African Wholesale Electricity Market (SAWEM) and the Balance Responsible Party (BRP) framework, engineering business and IT enabler for the... 


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Voice amplifiers reduce respirator removal
24th October 2025 By: Lynne Davies

Safety equipment supplier Dromex has launched its voice amplification respiratory protection to address the challenge of standard respirators hindering communication. Respirators muffle speech,... 


Betting big on Ecoterms
24th October 2025 By: Riaan de Lange

Yes, you read correctly; it’s not a spelling error. Were you thinking that instead of the ‘E’ there should have been an ‘In’, and therefore it should read ‘Incoterms®’? As to why ‘Ecoterms’ is... 


PPE, the forgotten armour that silently protects and engenders safety culture
24th October 2025

While most people fail to think about personal protective equipment (PPE) until they have to, until someone gets hurt, it is more than gloves, goggles, or steel-toed boots. It is the frontline... 


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Tailings retreatment has emerged as core part of modern mining
24th October 2025 By: Schalk Burger

While the viability of retreating mine tailings remains a key consideration – both for reprocessing these mining by-products and for determining the end-use of any reclaimed land – it has... 


Mining is so much more than just digging minerals out of the ground
Mining is so much more than just digging minerals out of the ground
24th October 2025

The Minerals Council South Africa’s members account for 90% of our country’s mineral production. Collectively we believe the growth of the mining industry and the transformation of the economy are... 


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Tailings retreatment has emerged as core part of modern mining
24th October 2025 By: Schalk Burger

While the viability of retreating mine tailings remains a key consideration – both for reprocessing these mining by-products and for determining the end-use of any reclaimed land – it has... 


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Zanaga iron-ore project, Congo-Brazzaville
24th October 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Zanaga Iron Ore Company has confirmed the project's strong viability.  


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NORI-D project, Pacific Ocean
24th October 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

The Metals Company has conducted a world-first prefeasibility study for a polymetallic nodule project in the NORI-D area, a geological submarine fracture zone located in the Pacific Ocean between... 


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Port of Cape Town RFP – seafood cold storage terminal
24th October 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

State-owned freight and logistics company Transnet National Ports Authority issued a request for proposal on October 3 for the development of a break-bulk terminal specialising in cold storage of... 


Stibnite equipment
Stibnite gold project, US – update
24th October 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Perpetua Resources has started early works construction. 


SEW-EURODRIVE South Africa service and repair centre
SEW-EURODRIVE opens new facility for full-circle gearbox servicing and repairs
23rd October 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Gears and motors original-equipment manufacturer (OEM) SEW-EURODRIVE South Africa has opened a new service and repair facility in Aeroton, Johannesburg, to provide customers with full gearbox... 


Refraline expands local capability with new anchor manufacturing facility
Refraline expands local capability with new anchor manufacturing facility
23rd October 2025

South African refractory specialist Refraline has broadened its manufacturing capabilities with the launch of a new stainless steel anchor production facility, a move the company says will enhance... 


Is it still cold calling if you have valuable data at hand?
Is it still cold calling if you have valuable data at hand?
23rd October 2025

Amica- Jade Els, Sales Manager of Databuild Cold calling has long been a common practice in the construction industry. Sales teams reach out to architects, engineers, or contractors with the hope... 


Jindalee evaluates high-value magnesium by-product at McDermitt
23rd October 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX- and OTCQX-listed Jindalee Lithium has launched a value optimisation programme to evaluate the recovery of magnesium as a potential by-product from its 100%-owned McDermitt lithium project, in... 


Vox security and value-added services division head Audrey Vadival
New Vox cybersecurity division, in partnership with Sophos, caters to all businesses
22nd October 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Internet and communications company Vox has launched its new cybersecurity division in partnership with cybersecurity company Sophos as a locally-managed service model, which makes Sophos' advanced... 


Longonjo rare earths mine site
Pensana, German company seek to establish mine-to-magnet supply chain in the US
22nd October 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

London-listed Pensana has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Vacuumschmelze (VAC) – a Germany-headquartered manufacturer of advanced magnetic solutions, rare-earth permanent magnets... 


blast at mine
South Africa set to trial nitrate-free hydrogen peroxide-based explosive tech soon
22nd October 2025 By: Darren Parker

Explosives technology company Hypex Bio Explosives Technology will soon introduce its novel hydrogen peroxide-based explosive technology to South Africa, aiming to improve safety, reduce emissions... 


An image of a burger
Famous Brands reports positive results across key financial metrics
22nd October 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

JSE-listed food services franchisor Famous Brands has reported that its financial performance for the six months ended August 31 demonstrated strong momentum, with positive results across key... 


Eskom Distribution acting group executive Agnes Mlambo
Eskom simplifies SSEG registration process, lowers cost
22nd October 2025 By: Schalk Burger

State-owned power utility Eskom says it has simplified the compliance and registration process for customers who generate their own electricity through small-scale embedded generation (SSEG)... 


An image of Tianlong's LPG cylinder manufacturing facility
Tianlong launches pioneer LPG cylinder manufacturing facility in South Africa
22nd October 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Chinese-headquartered liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinder manufacturer Tianlong on October 21 launched its LPG cylinder manufacturing facility in Boksburg, Gauteng – the group’s first in South... 


EnerGeo Alliance global policy senior director Ross Compton
South Africa can tap into oil and gas opportunities, if it gets investment certainty right
22nd October 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Investor certainty is key to unlocking South Africa’s oil and gas potential, which rivals that of neighbouring Namibia, says energy geoscience industry association EnerGeo Alliance global policy... 


DP World sub-Saharan Africa CEO and MD Mohammed Akoojee
Africa has opportunity to develop greater trade-based economies, panel finds
22nd October 2025 By: Schalk Burger

African countries are seeing a measurable improvement in trade with other African countries, as well as in exports abroad, although challenges around the viability and competitiveness of new... 


How AVEVA’s digital technologies are transforming mining and metals operations
How AVEVA’s digital technologies are transforming mining and metals operations
22nd October 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Global industrial software leader AVEVA is helping mining, metals and minerals (MMM) companies redefine how they engineer, operate and grow through digital transformation. This was the key message... 


BC Technology Unlocks Superior Value for PV Plants
BC Technology Unlocks Superior Value for PV Plants
22nd October 2025

LONGi secures top honors at the 2025 TÜV Rheinland “All Quality Matters” Awards, reaffirming its leadership in photovoltaic technology, product quality, and value-driven innovation. Multiple Honors... 


Mark Carney
Carney cautious about report of potential Canadian trade deal with US
22nd October 2025 By: Reuters

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Tuesday expressed caution after a newspaper reported he might soon sign a trade deal on steel and aluminum with the US, saying "I wouldn't overplay it." The... 


Giyani's demo plant in Johannesburg
Giyani Metals’ manganese product passes first phase of US battery qualification tests
21st October 2025 By: Darren Parker

Battery-grade manganese producer Giyani Metals Corp has announced that high-purity manganese oxide (HPMO) produced from its Johannesburg demonstration plant has successfully met Phase 1... 


MacLean acquires new facility in North Bay to support growth and innovation
MacLean acquires new facility in North Bay to support growth and innovation
21st October 2025

MacLean Engineering is proud to announce a continued investment in growth by purchasing a facility in North Bay, Ontario to serve its expanding global customer base. This acquisition of a 95,000... 


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