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Airlink achieves international environmental and sustainability accreditation
Updated 2 hours 6 minutes ago By: Rebecca Campbell

South African regional and domestic airline Airlink has been awarded International Air Transport Association (IATA) Environmental Assessment (IEnvA) certification, the carrier announced on... 


Latest developments shaping the HERVAC landscape at Frigair 2025
Latest developments shaping the HERVAC landscape at Frigair 2025
Updated 4 hours ago

Leading companies in the heating, energy, refrigeration, ventilation and air conditioning (HERVAC) sector will exhibit innovations that are reshaping the industry landscape and beyond at the... 


Gold bars
Oil, copper slide as Trump tariffs rattle markets; gold hits record high
Updated 5 hours ago By: Reuters

Commodities including oil, copper and agricultural products fell on Thursday as US President Donald Trump's aggressive tariffs on key trading partners fuelled fears of a global recession, while... 


US President Donald Trump holding up the Reciprocal Tariffs executive order
As US imposes 30% tariff on South African exports, Presidency reiterates desire for new bilateral trade deal
Updated 6 hours ago By: Terence Creamer

South Africa’s Presidency has expressed concern over new tariffs that have been imposed on South African exports to the US following President Donald Trump’s April 2 'Liberation Day' announcement.... 


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Reid & Mitchell up to the challenge to deliver world-class traction excellence
Updated 6 hours ago

High-value electrical rotating equipment manufacturer Reid & Mitchell’s (R&M’s) traction his­tory goes back many years. The busi­ness was formerly owned by multinational conglomerate General... 


US President Donald Trump
Markets reel as US tariffs stoke fear of 'spiral of doom' for growth
2nd April 2025 By: Reuters

President Donald Trump's new tariffs sent shockwaves through markets on Thursday, with the dollar and US stocks among the hardest hit on fears a broadening trade war will spur recession in a... 


Silver and gold coins minted by the Perth Mint
Perth Mint's March gold sales hit 4-month high, silver up 48% m/m
2nd April 2025 By: Reuters

The Perth Mint's gold product sales in March rose to a four-month high, while silver sales rose 48% from the previous month, the refiner said on Thursday, driven by strong demand. The Perth Mint,... 


Image of three Bobcat lithium ion battery-run forklifts
New lithium batteries, forklifts and warehouse equipment showcased
2nd April 2025

A range of new products, such as diesel, liquefied petroleum gas and electric forklift reach trucks, and warehouse equipment such as pallet trucks and stackers, are making their way into the... 


Coega mill confident SA can be continent’s green-steel hub
Coega mill confident SA can be continent’s green-steel hub
2nd April 2025

South Africa’s steel production output last year reflects the significant contribution being made by secondary-steel producers to the economy and efforts to curb carbon emissions. While producers... 


European Central Bank head Christine Lagarde
Trump's tariffs will be negative the world over, says ECB's Lagarde
2nd April 2025 By: Reuters

US President Donald Trump's planned tariffs will be negative across the world, with the damage depending on how far they go, how long they last and whether they lead to successful negotiations,... 


US President Donald Trump
Trump to escalate global trade tensions with new reciprocal tariffs on US trading partners
2nd April 2025 By: Reuters

US President Donald Trump was poised to impose sweeping new reciprocal tariffs on global trading partners on Wednesday, upending decades of rules-based trade, threatening cost increases and likely... 


BMW logo at a dealership
South Africa seeks meeting with US on auto tariffs
1st April 2025 By: Reuters

South Africa will seek a meeting with US authorities on auto tariffs, Trade Minister Parks Tau said on Tuesday, noting the levies are a concern as the country has preferential trade status with the... 


IDC mulls bigger AMSA stake after granting R1.68bn loan to halt longs closure for six months
IDC mulls bigger AMSA stake after granting R1.68bn loan to halt longs closure for six months
1st April 2025 By: Terence Creamer

Steel group ArcelorMittal South Africa (AMSA) has confirmed that the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) is considering taking a larger equity stake in the JSE-listed group and will conduct a... 


Navigating the climate change challenges to sustainable transportation
Navigating the climate change challenges to sustainable transportation
1st April 2025

By: Erick Wessels - Sales Director, RS South Africa The transport sector is responsible for an increasing share of the world’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and, from 2010 to 2019, it was the... 


Ironveld smelter
Ironveld expects near-term cash generation from renegotiated DMS project
1st April 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

High-purity iron miner Ironveld’s shares have resumed trading on the Aim, after the company published its results for the financial year ended June 30, 2024, in addition to its results for the six... 


Pratley reflects on a thriving 2024 despite economic climate
Pratley reflects on a thriving 2024 despite economic climate
1st April 2025

Local manufacturer Pratley continues to grow well despite weaker economic conditions last year, comments CEO Andrew Pratley. The company aims to launch at least two or three new products every... 


A recent webinar hosted by Donaldson Filtration explores the critical topic of fuel cleanliness in mining
Ensuring fuel cleanliness in mining with Donaldson filters
1st April 2025 By: Shannon de Ryhove

Mining operations rely heavily on the efficiency and reliability of their equipment, and fuel cleanliness plays a crucial role in minimising downtime and reducing costs. A recent webinar hosted by... 


Speed in automation – it’s a dealbreaker
Speed in automation – it’s a dealbreaker
1st April 2025

Today’s industry landscape is fast paced, undoubtedly. And automation is the machine of industry, the epitome of today’s on-the-cusp-of-Industry 5.0 and with it, agility, offering a competitive... 


Mondi corrugated packaging
Mondi completes acquisition of Western Europe packaging facilities
1st April 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

JSE-listed packaging and paper producer Mondi has completed the acquisition of the Western Europe packaging assets of Schumacher Packaging. The deal effectively expands Mondi’s footprint and... 


Schneider Electric’s SpaceLogic and EasyLogic ball valves and actuators optimise HVAC performance and ensure energy efficiency
Schneider Electric’s SpaceLogic and EasyLogic ball valves and actuators optimise HVAC performance and ensure energy efficiency
1st April 2025

Schneider Electric South Africa, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, offers the full range of innovative SpaceLogic and EasyLogic ball valves and... 


Long steel production
AMSA defers longs business closure as it receives R1.68bn in IDC support
31st March 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Steel producer ArcelorMittal South Africa (AMSA) has announced that the wind down of its long steel business will be deferred for an initial period of at least six months, to August 31, after... 


Innomotics and Danfoss Drives Strengthen Partnership to Deliver Comprehensive Motor and Drive Solutions
Innomotics and Danfoss Drives Strengthen Partnership to Deliver Comprehensive Motor and Drive Solutions
31st March 2025

Innomotics GmbH, a globally leading provider of electric motors and large drive systems and Danfoss Drives A/S, a global leader in low-voltage drives, are pleased to announce the next phase of... 


AECI to dispose of ImproChem Public Water division, finalises Much Asphalt sale
31st March 2025 By: Schalk Burger

JSE-listed chemicals group AECI will dispose of its wholly-owned water and process solutions subsidiary ImproChem Public Water business to a South African majority black-owned special purpose... 


Uranium market freezes as tariff threats rattle would-be buyers
Uranium market freezes as tariff threats rattle would-be buyers
31st March 2025 By: Bloomberg

The North American uranium market is grinding to a halt as US nuclear-power companies spooked by President Donald Trump’s tariff threats slow purchases and delay new contracts. US utility... 


Image of BMW X3s leaving the Rosslyn plant for the export market
Trade agreements crucial for continued manufacturing in South Africa – BMW SA
31st March 2025 By: Irma Venter

BMW Group South Africa (SA) says it cannot over-emphasise the importance of policies such as the African Growth and Opportunity Act (Agoa) for the continued success of the German car maker’s... 


South Africa should work to broaden trade relations
31st March 2025 By: Schalk Burger

South Africa must build trade relationships more widely owing to the risks to the economy from the tariffs imposed by the US administration under President Donald Trump, says business lobby... 


Aerial view of the Matawinie mine site in September 2024.
NMG updates feasibility study for integrated ore-to-anode material operations
31st March 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

NYSE- and TSX-listed Nouveau Monde Graphite )NMG) has released an updated feasibility study for its Phase-2 integrated graphite production, covering the Matawinie mine and Bécancour battery... 


Gautrain expansion set to boost Gauteng’s economy and transport network
Gautrain expansion set to boost Gauteng’s economy and transport network
28th March 2025

By: Calvin Nchabeleng - Partner & Tshepang Mphela, Associate from Webber Wentzel The Member of the Executive Council (MEC) for Roads and Transport in Gauteng issued a Notice of Route Determination... 


Steel firms run ‘collateral damage’ risk if they fail to respond to big Itac tariff review
Steel firms run ‘collateral damage’ risk if they fail to respond to big Itac tariff review
28th March 2025 By: Terence Creamer

A leading trade adviser is urging companies and individuals with interests in South Africa’s steel value chain to respond to the International Trade Administration Commission’s (Itac’s) call for... 


Graphite One expands mineral reserves, triples production target at Alaska project
Graphite One expands mineral reserves, triples production target at Alaska project
28th March 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Critical minerals exploration and development company Graphite One has expanded the mineral reserves at its Graphite Creek project in Alaska, with a new feasibility study expected to show a... 


the new Sukuma coal mine from a drone
Mine nearing start of construction
28th March 2025 By: Halima Frost

With a total resource estimate of 219-million tonnes of coal and a projected production target of 7.2-million tonnes a year, coal miner Canyon Coal – a subsidiary of diversified mining investment... 


Paper punnets with various fruits
The changing landscape of South Africa’s pulp and paper sector
28th March 2025

The South African pulp and paper sector continues to play a vital role in the country’s economy, providing essential materials for packaging, printing and hygiene products, as well as innovative... 


Image of manganese ore
Chvaletice manganese project, Czechia – update
28th March 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Battery materials company Euro Manganese has secured a key designation for its Chvaletice project. 


Image of Kusile power plant from a distance
Kusile power plant project, South Africa – update
28th March 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Kusile’s final unit – Unit 6 – has been synced to the national grid. 


An image of a SkyBugs drone dropping beneficial insects at the Vergelegen Wine Estate
SkyBugs dropping insects by drone to help protect crops
28th March 2025 By: Trent Roebeck

Mealybug and other plant viruses can have devastating effects on the quality and quantity of agricultural produce, but agricultural technology company Aerobotics offers solutions for virus... 


DRIVING SUSTAINABILITY IE3-rated motors help customers in the paper and pulp sector to advance their environmental, social and governance goals by reducing their energy consumption and subsequently, their carbon footprint
Nelspruit branch helps paper and pulp facility remain competitive
28th March 2025

South Africa’s paper and pulp industry is a vital economic sector, with the adoption of sustainable practices, such as improved energy efficiency, having bolstered its resilience despite challenges... 


STRATEGIC MOVIE
The partnership with ALR is a strategic move that aligns with SkyJacks’ commitment to providing high-quality lifting solutions tailored to local industry needs
High-performance lifting equipment brought to Southern Africa
28th March 2025 By: Simone Liedtke

Lifting equipment supplier SkyJacks has secured an exclusive distribution agreement with US company Atlas Lifting and Rigging (ALR) for Southern Africa, according to SkyJacks MD Alistair Bennett.... 


The above image depicts a mixed pile of paper packaging
Demand for sustainable packaging on the rise
28th March 2025

The demand for sustainable solutions in packaging has “never been higher”, according to recycling industry automated sorting system and machine specialist, Stadler. This increase in demand for... 


The above image depicts the range of IKO Nippon Thompson’s linear guides
Linear motion solutions can enhance efficiency
28th March 2025 By: Lynne Davies

By offering a comprehensive range of IKO Nippon Thompson’s linear guides, runner blocks and associated products, industrial equipment and services supplier BMG’s bearings division helps the paper,... 


78% of businesses in Africa made climate-friendly investments in past 5 years – survey
27th March 2025 By: Schalk Burger

According to audit and assurance firm PwC’s twenty-eighth ‘Annual Global CEO Survey’, 78% of CEOs in sub-Saharan Africa initiated climate-friendly investments in the past five years, and are... 


Wu Qinjian (left) and Vivi Liu, CEO of Hisense SA (right)
Hisense partners with CNBM in Johannesburg, signing Strategic Cooperation Agreement to accelerate sustainable development in Africa
27th March 2025

As one of the first pioneers among Chinese enterprises to expand overseas, Hisense has remained committed to a combined strategy of globalization and localization since officially entering the... 


An image of the Gautrain
Gautrain seeks to make travel more accessible to a diverse range of commuters
27th March 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

In response to the changing ridership patterns post-Covid-19, the Gautrain says it is identifying underserved customer groups and their specific needs and will be adapting its products and services... 


Ascendis Health increases interim NAV from organic growth
27th March 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Health and wellness investment holding company Ascendis Health increased its net asset value (NAV) by 12% year-on-year to R660-million for the six months ended December 31. The higher NAV was... 


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