Africa-focused infrastructure and industry development investment catalyst group, the Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), has reported that last year (ending December 31) was its strongest-ever... 

AI has the potential to considerably impact the energy sector in the coming decade, driving a surge in electricity demand from data centres around the world, the International Energy Agency’s... 

After more than 30 years of democracy, South Africa’s numerous economic problems can no longer be blamed on Apartheid but rather must be blamed on the black-led government that has held the reins... 

There is an urgent need for a proactive and resilient approach to infrastructure maintenance in KwaZulu-Natal, especially given the recurring floods that have exposed significant vulnerabilities in... 

As demand for infrastructure and energy projects continues to grow, project finance advisory firm Cresco is well-equipped to play a pivotal role in shaping Africa’s development trajectory by... 

While treated wastewater, including water flushed down toilets, plugs a critical water supply gap, public trust, safety standards and proper oversight remain “alarmingly fragile”, said quality,... 

South Africa stands at a critical juncture in its infrastructure development, with water infrastructure at the forefront of this. The imperative to fix and renew aged and defective water... 

South Africa should focus its efforts on defining the role of gas in its economy over the next ten years and then implement projects on that basis as a stepping stone that will provide greater... 

South Africa looks forward to a step-change in infrastructure investment in 2025, which will build on nearly ten years of industrial relations stability in the civil engineering sector. It has been... 

Lithium company Sayona Mining will rebrand as Elevra Lithium following the completion of its planned merger with Piedmont Lithium. The new name, Elevra Lithium, will take effect upon the close of... 

ASX- and Aim-listed Future Metals on Thursday announced a nonbinding agreement with investment company Zeta Resources to explore the potential for processing ore at the idled Savannah plant in... 

Prime Minister Mark Carney pledged to make Canada the world’s “leading energy superpower” through a plan that includes establishing a single office that would decide on major projects within two... 

South Africa rose to seventh position from eleventh in the emerging markets rankings section of Kearney’s Global Business Policy Council’s 2025 Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Confidence Index, a... 

An independent forensic investigation into the building that collapsed in George, in the Western Cape, last year, has found that systematic failures across multiple levels of oversight,... 

ASX-listed Ionic Rare Earths says it is advancing discussions on the development of its Makuutu rare earths project, in Uganda, as China’s latest rare earth export restrictions increase focus on... 

SkyJacks, a leader in access, lifting and material handling solutions with over 45 years of expertise, had recently introduced Jekko's MPK10 Mini Picker to the Southern African market. As the... 

SkyJacks, a leader in access, lifting and material handling solutions with over 45 years of expertise, had recently introduced Jekko's MPK10 Mini Picker to the Southern African market. As the... 

Solar PV software company 7SecondSolar has been nominated as a finalist in the Smarter E Awards for its solar design automation software AUTOPV. 7SecondSolar’s computational design software AUTOPV... 

urope will probably be able to produce only a small portion of rare earths it needs for electric vehicles and wind turbines by 2030, mainly due to cheap competition from dominant producer China, a... 

At Bauma 2025, the world’s premier construction equipment fair, CASE Construction Equipment is introducing a range of products, designed to meet the evolving needs of today’s job sites. With over... 

Miner Rio Tinto sees US President Donald Trump's administration showing more interest in a bigger copper supply chain and hopes that will help push forward its Resolution mine project in Arizona,... 

Alphamin Resources could soon resume operations at one of the world’s biggest tin mines located in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) after Rwanda-backed rebels withdrew from the area, a... 

BHP Group is ready to start spending $13-billion to overhaul its aging copper mines in Chile, but is grappling with red tape, an executive said Tuesday. “As a country, we must act with a sense of... 

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday signed an executive order aimed at reviving the US coal industry, designating coal as a “mineral” and directing federal agencies to prioritise coal mining and... 

UK-based space research and technology enterprise Space Network, which is focused on stimulating the international development of the commercial space sector, has announced the launch of its latest... 

ASX-listed Victory Metals has underlined the growing geopolitical importance of its North Stanmore project in Western Australia, as China moves to tighten control over exports of key heavy rare... 

Gauteng-based manufacturer of glass fibre reinforced polymer (GFRP) products, GFRP Tech has introduced an environmentally sustainable alternative to steel mesh, as its latest product offering to... 

A new Green Cape report is forecasting that 6 GW of new private solar PV and 3.5 GW of new private wind capacity will be installed in South Africa by 2030, involving total investments of... 

Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has announced a record infrastructure investment of R39.7-billion over three years as part of the metro’s proposed ‘Invested in Hope’ Budget 2025/26. He says the... 

Enlit Africa, the continent’s premier gathering for the power, energy and water sectors brings a sharp focus on investment and finance to proceedings as pivotal drivers of Africa’s energy... 

PALFINGER aerial work platforms provide safe and efficient access to great heights across multiple applications, ranging from window cleaning and building maintenance to traffic light repair and... 

Australia-listed Deep Yellow has deferred the final investment decision (FID) for its flagship Tumas project, in Namibia, to fully capitalise on its upside potential and to protect shareholder... 

Canadian miner Barrick Gold Corporation says it and its joint venture (JV) partners in the Reko Diq project, in Pakistan, have approved the project’s updated feasibility study and conditionally... 

As part of its Decadal Plan 2022 to 2032 to support the commercialisation of intellectual property (IP) and increase collaboration in the business sector, the Department of Science, Technology and... 

ASX-listed miner Horizon Minerals has awarded the engineering studies work programme to support the refurbishment and repurposing of the Black Swan processing plant to GR Engineering Services. The... 

CSE-listed Vital Battery Metals has signed a non-binding letter of intent (LoI) with Standard Uranium to acquire a 75% interest in the Corvo project, a 12 265-ha uranium property located in the... 

The accuracy of printed architectural drawings is a key element of successful construction. Errors such as inaccurate colour rendering or faint line weights on a printed site plan can cause costly... 

Vancouver-based junior nickel mining company FPX Nickel has extended its partnership with the Japan Organisation for Metals and Energy Security (Jogmec), transforming their global generative... 

Reinforcing its position as an industry pioneer at BAUMA 2025, LiuGong presented groundbreaking products designed to enhance efficiency, sustainability, and performance in the toughest... 

Nasdaq- and TSX-V-listed enCore Energy has reported its strongest production month to date at the Alta Mesa in-situ recovery (ISR) uranium plant in Texas, as the US-based uranium company continues... 

The adoption by Cabinet of the South African Renewable Energy Master Plan (SAREM) showcases what can be achieved when stakeholders collaborate to find the best mix of solutions for the country’s... 

Leica Geosystems, part of Hexagon, and Develon, formerly Doosan Construction Equipment, today announced the launch of the Leica MC1 3D machine guidance system as a retrofit option for their latest...