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South Africa faces 30% US tariff from Aug 7 after failing to reach trade deal
1st August 2025 By: Reuters

South Africa faces a 30% tariff on its exports to the United States starting next week, a move expected to cost tens of thousands of jobs after the country failed to secure a trade deal before a... 


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AI-driven research tool speeds up product development in SA companies
1st August 2025

A new product designed to enable companies to fast-track research and development (R&D) is set to change the pace and costs of product development across sectors. Software development and... 


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Australia eyes more US exports as Trump holds tariffs at 10%
1st August 2025 By: Reuters

 Australian products could become more competitive in the US market, helping businesses boost exports, Trade Minister Don Farrell said on Friday, after US President Donald Trump kept the minimum... 


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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... 


Playing Autoclave Roulette: Accurate Measurements Guaranteed with VEGA
Playing Autoclave Roulette: Accurate Measurements Guaranteed with VEGA
1st August 2025

(Virtual Showroom) Autoclaves ensure the sterility of medical and pharmaceutical products before they reach healthcare providers and their patients. Using high-pressure and saturated steam to... 


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... 


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Leading innovation in industrial valve solutions
1st August 2025

At ENERGYValves, we are guided by a clear vision: to be the leading provider of a broad range of industrial valves, actuators and accessories. This vision drives us to constantly innovate, ensuring... 


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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... 


Valves in use on a mine site
Collaborative approach, valve innovation improving performance
1st August 2025 By: Devina Haripersad

As mining operations extend into harsher and more remote environments in their search for new mineral discoveries, the role of high-performance, durable and locally made valves is becoming more... 


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Smarter, efficient pumps drive futureproof operations
1st August 2025

Managing water treatment and wastewater responsibly requires targeted investment in smarter, more efficient treatment technologies, reports pumps manufacturer Verder Pumps. In the mining sector,... 


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Manufacturer anticipates good connections
1st August 2025 By: Halima Frost

The 2025 iteration of the National Association of Automotive Component and Allied Manufacturers (NAACAM) Show will be attended by automotive components manufacturers and suppliers from across South... 


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Cement manufacturer drives durable, low-carbon solutions
1st August 2025

In South Africa’s built environment, cement is one of the “most unappreciated yet critical components” states cement manufacturer AfriSam sales and marketing executive Richard Tomes. “It is central... 


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... 


Local government may soon have no choice but to buy electric buses – MAN SA boss
1st August 2025 By: Irma Venter

A strong global push towards using fully electric buses in cities, coupled with South Africa’s lethargic progress – if any – towards clean fuel, may soon leave local city councils with no... 


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Stibnite gold project, US
1st August 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Mining exploration and development company Perpetua Resources Corp plans to develop one of the highest-grade openpit gold mines in the US. 


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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Project Roadrunner, US
1st August 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

The project is forecast to become the world’s biggest e-fuels production facility when operational. 


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

A copper mine in Pará state, Brazil. 


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Mining Cost Index shows cost pressure easing
31st July 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

In line with the general inflation trend in South Africa, mining input cost pressures remain well under control, with the latest data, including labour costs, showing a 1.1% year-on-year increase... 


Packaging that performs: Nitrogen flushing the smart way
Packaging that performs: Nitrogen flushing the smart way
31st July 2025

In the fast-paced world of food packaging, freshness is everything. Whether it is the satisfying crunch of crisps, the tender chew of biltong, or the soft wrap of a ready-made meal, consumers... 


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South African food inflation remained on an upward trend in June
31st July 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

South African food inflation accelerated again in June, in both year-on-year and month-on-month terms, the Bureau for Food and Agricultural (BFAP) think tank has highlighted in its latest “Food... 


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... 


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... 


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... 


The Silver Bell mine in Arizona
Grupo Mexico evaluating US investments after scaled-back copper tariff
31st July 2025 By: Reuters

Grupo Mexico, a major copper producer, is looking to decide on investments for projects in the United States within the next three to five years, an executive said on a call on Wednesday, as... 


Trump's watered-down copper tariffs almost crush Comex premium
Trump's watered-down copper tariffs almost crush Comex premium
31st July 2025 By: Reuters

The once-mighty premium US copper enjoyed over the global benchmark shrank to near zero on Thursday as markets clawed back months of gains in hours of frenzied trading after President Donald Trump... 


Survey highlights gender discrimination, salary suspicion gap and perception problems in the supply chain profession
Survey highlights gender discrimination, salary suspicion gap and perception problems in the supply chain profession
31st July 2025

Coinciding with Women’s Month in South Africa, leading supply chain industry body SAPICS has shared the results of its latest survey on Women in Supply Chain Leadership. Both men and women... 


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ActionSA condemns Ramaphosa, GNU for lack of transparency on looming US tariffs
30th July 2025 By: Thabi Shomolekae

ActionSA on Wednesday condemned President Cyril Ramaphosa and his Government of National Unity for their “silence and lack of transparency” in how they intend to address the looming US trade... 


Sugarcane field
Better season for sugarcane, but lower sales threats loom
30th July 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Local sugarcane growers are expecting a significantly improved harvest this season, following a rebound in rainfall after last year’s drier-than-normal conditions, says industry body SA... 


Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson
Report shows irregularities, fraud in PSA oxygen plant tender – Macpherson
29th July 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson on July 29 released the findings of an independent forensic investigation undertaken by PwC into the over R800-million Pressure Swing... 


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Solidarity notes difficult conditions FlySafair pilots have been subjected to
29th July 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Trade union Solidarity has clarified in an open letter addressed to the public that the dispute between airline FlySafair and its pilots has been long coming and that the recent strike by the... 


Supply chain innovators are charting a new healthcare future for Africa
Supply chain innovators are charting a new healthcare future for Africa
29th July 2025

At this year’s SAPICS Conference in Cape Town, a powerful healthcare-focused panel discussion spotlighted Africa’s emergence as a creator of health supply chain innovations with global potential.... 


Invincible Valves offers service excellence and flexibility,  enhancing customers’ bottom line
Invincible Valves offers service excellence and flexibility, enhancing customers’ bottom line
29th July 2025

(Virtual Showroom) Invincible Valves was established in 1982 and has since grown into a medium-sized enterprise located in Knights, Germiston. Invincible Valves prides itself on service excellence... 


Kumba Iron Ore CE Mpumi Zikalala.
Kumba Iron Ore reports R7.9bn half-year free cash flow, declares R5.3bn dividend
29th July 2025 By: Martin Creamer

In an environment characterised by global economic uncertainty and market volatility, South Africa’s high-flying Kumba Iron Ore is very well positioned to continue delivering stakeholder value amid... 


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Tetra Pak augmenting sustainability efforts in South Africa
28th July 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Food processing and packaging solutions company Tetra Pak has highlighted key strides in its sustainability and localisation endeavours in South Africa, with the company seeking to continue this... 


Mathe Group CEO and Tyre Recycling Industry Association of South Africa founder Dr Mehran Zarrebini
Tyre recycler Mathe Group says devulcanisation can enhance circularity, product value
28th July 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

KwaZulu-Natal-based tyre recycling company Mathe Group says the introduction of an operational large-scale devulcanisation plant could open up new markets for recycled rubber in manufacturing and... 


ACTOM opens new Customer Experience Centre to bring innovation closer to clients
ACTOM opens new Customer Experience Centre to bring innovation closer to clients
28th July 2025

(Virtual Showroom) ACTOM is putting customers front and centre with the launch of a new Customer Experience Centre at the Knights facility in Boksburg, Johannesburg. Designed to deliver greater... 


ACTOM's new customer experience centre makes technical engagement on equipment more efficient, accessible
28th July 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Electromechanical equipment manufacturer ACTOM has opened a new customer experience centre at its Knights facility, in Boksburg, Gauteng, which has been designed to provide greater visibility,... 


SVI Engineering chairperson Benny Jiyane
Turkish defence expo went well for South African companies, reports the dtic
28th July 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (dtic) has reported that companies which exhibited on the South African National Pavilion at the International Defence Industry Fair (IDEF), in... 


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Thousands of citrus cartons, hectares at stake if US tariff is not renegotiated
28th July 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

With the US import tariff of 30% on goods from South Africa to take effect by the end of the week, the citrus industry stands to lose between 500 ha and 1 000 ha, that will simply become... 


 Avoiding Super Sticky Situations Keeping your production on a winning level with VEGA
Avoiding Super Sticky Situations Keeping your production on a winning level with VEGA
28th July 2025

(Virtual Showroom) When manufacturing chewing gum, the key ingredients used are manufactured utilising chemical reactions that take place in a specialised vessel equipped with a unique agitator.... 


FLS completes major upgrade of Delmas polyurethane facility
FLS completes major upgrade of Delmas polyurethane facility
28th July 2025 By: Darren Parker

Full flowsheet minerals processing supplier FLS has completed a significant upgrade to its polyurethane manufacturing facility in Delmas, Mpumalanga, to position the site as a key global hub for... 


CCBA's high-speed, fully automated Powerade and Bonaqua production line in Midrand
Coca-Cola Beverages Africa unveils high-speed, fully automated line in Midrand
25th July 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Beverage manufacturer Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) has unveiled a new bottling line at its plant in Midrand, which is capable of bottling 72 000 units an hour. The R365-million high-speed,... 


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