The prefeasibility study (PFS) work on London-listed Harena Resources’ 75%-owned Ampasindava rare earths project, in Madagascar, is progressing at pace. The company added on May 6 that initial work... 

The Transnational Alliance to Combat Illicit Trade (Tracit) has launched a second edition of South Africa’s ‘Fight Against Illicit Trade’ report, which recommends a public-private partnership (PPP)... 

Total April new-vehicle sales, at 42 401 units, were up 11.9% compared with the same month last year, reports naamsa | The Automotive Business Council. The new-passenger-car market gained 16.9% in... 

Drive technology and automation specialist SEW-EURODRIVE is showcasing its various innovative automation solutions at the thirteenth Africa Automation Technology Fair, which is being held at... 

The Gautrain Management Agency has launched KlevaMova, a special product offering a 50% discount on train trips to individuals living in households with a combined household annual income of R350... 

Although mining input costs have moderated in the first quarter of this year compared with the same period in 2024, significant pressures remained, the Minerals Council South Africa revealed on May... 

Exploration and development company Kingsland Minerals has appointed GR Engineering Services (GRES) to lead a scoping study for its Leliyn graphite project in Australia’s Northern Territory. The... 

The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (dtic) has published a notice in the Government Gazette to impose safeguard duties on imports of hot-rolled steel products. This is after the... 

President Donald Trump’s return to the White House has been accompanied by aggressive trade policies. Expanded tariffs on Chinese imports, universal import levies and uncertainty around... 

Refining services provider Heraeus Precious Metals finds in its latest appraisal publication that fabrication demand for gold fell significantly in the first quarter of the year, largely owing to... 

South Africa’s manufacturing sector remains a vital engine of economic growth and job creation. However, the role of tariffs in shaping its trajectory is increasingly under the spotlight. As the... 

Schneider Electric South Africa, a leader in digital transformation for energy management and automation, has launched the TeSys Deca Advanced, an advanced contactor solution designed to... 

Schneider Electric , the global leader in energy management and automation, and recognised sustainability leader, will be participating in the 13th edition of the Africa Automation and Technology... 

President Donald Trump first set his sights on Canada and Greenland’s mineral resources. Now he’s eyeing the global seabed that holds vast troves of critical metals for green technologies but is... 

Public–private partnerships (PPPs) and streamlined cross-border transaction processes, along with other key initiatives, can further allow for trade under the African Continental Free Trade Area... 

The immediate impact of a raft of new import tariffs on direct component exports from South Africa to the US is most likely to be felt there first, rather than here, says National Association of... 

The South African agriculture sector has, over the past year, seen agricultural exports increase by 3% to reach a record high of $13.7-billion, which has been driven by strong fruit harvests and... 

The sub-Saharan Africa arm of the Japanese commercial vehicle manufacturer UD Trucks, UD Trucks Southern Africa (UDTSA), announced its plans to bring sustainable transport solutions to the South... 

Following a rigorous vetting process, industrial and mining equipment supplier Babcock’s Bartlett branch in Gauteng and Middleburg branch in Mpumalanga, both of which service and maintain client’s... 

This year's West African Mining and Power Expo (WAMPEX) is expected to be attended by more than 7 000 visitors – an increase of almost 30% compared with last year’s attendance, reports global... 

The future of manufacturing lies in the seamless integration of cutting-edge technologies and a steadfast commitment to sustainability. As smart factories become more prevalent, manufacturers must... 

Locally produced rapid hardening cement has been engineered for projects requiring high early strength and helps fast-track projects that need early formwork stripping, bridge launching and higher... 

Industrial gearbox, drives and automation solutions company SEW-EURODRIVE South Africa is rolling out its expansion plans into Africa, raising the level of customer support and extending services... 

While losing access to the African Growth and Opportunity Act (Agoa) would certainly harm South Africa’s economy, the impact would be more akin to an “irritation” than a “devastation”, DNA... 

Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau has again insisted that no new demands will be imposed on business and industry because of the establishment of the R100-billion Transformation... 

With growing demand for buildings that are not only functional but also visually striking, Chryso is helping customers reshape the face of concrete. Driven by technological advancements and a... 

Leading supplier of petroleum products in Southern Africa, Astron Energy, is proud to present its new Quartech Fuel, a revolutionary petrol and diesel formulation enhanced with premium additives,... 

A tariff review by the International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa (Itac) of input materials and components used in wind, solar PV and battery storage facilities could have... 

Engen, South Africa’s leading fuel and solutions partner, is proud to once again partner with Grain SA to sponsor Nampo Harvest Day, taking place from 13–16 May 2025 at Nampo Park, Bothaville. With... 

Multilateral trade financing institution the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has launched a $3-billion revolving intra-African oil trade financing programme to finance the purchase of... 

Canada’s Liberal Party won a fourth consecutive election, giving a mandate to former central banker Mark Carney after a campaign in which he pledged to boost economic growth and stand up to US... 

A flurry of meetings between Saudi Arabia and South Africa over the past year has culminated in discussions about or signed deals worth billions of dollars into Africa’s most industrialized country... 

Yet another whistleblower report regarding corruption and mismanagement at the South African Bureau of Standards has come to light, providing detailed accounts of long-standing governance failures,... 

Technological innovations, particularly in the data and machine learning space, are pivotal in addressing the increasing global demand for critical minerals, highlights geoscience software company... 

An easy-to-use online tool has been developed to enable users to select the correct battery for their vehicle. Lifestyle battery brand SABAT Batteries, a brand of AutoX, has designed and developed... 

To provide enhanced clarity and consistency for the jewellery industry and market, professional body for precious metals and jewellery World Jewellery Confederation (CIBJO) is advocating for a new... 

US president Donald Trump’s re-election represents a pivotal moment for Africa’s fossil fuel industry, energy advocacy group African Energy Chamber (AEC) said earlier this year. The Trump... 

In its pursuit of development and use of new power sources to achieve carbon neutrality in its products, equipment manufacturer Komatsu has partnered with German hydrogen engine startup KEYOU to... 

I am standing at the top of the ‘Rocky Steps’, from the iconic scene in the 1976 Rocky movie, where Rocky Balboa runs up the steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art. It was a 72-step climb,... 

Industry organisation the Electric Steel Producers of South Africa says a financial bailout of the long steel operations of troubled steelmaker ArcelorMittal South Africa (AMSA) will further... 

Nasdaq-, New York, listed company ASP Isotopes (ASPI), which has its head office in Washington, DC, but most of its operations in South Africa, has announced its intention, assuming the granting of... 

Tanzania has banned the importation of agricultural products from Malawi and South Africa, saying it was retaliation for similar hostile trade measures from both countries. The three countries all...