Exploration and development company QC Copper and Gold announced on Tuesday its acquisition of Cuprum – a move that will position the company as one of Canada’s biggest copper resource developers... 

South Africa will need to expedite reforms that can boost economic growth to sustain investor inflows that have flooded in since the formation of a coalition government, according to the world’s... 

A second phase of the partnership launched between government and business to tackle South Africa’s electricity, logistics and crime crises has been launched under the Government of National Unity... 

South Africa’s infrastructure development agency has restructured its pipeline of planned projects to make them more attractive to the private sector as state officials court investors in the UK.... 

State-owned logistics agency Transnet has taken tentative steps towards limited engagement with the private sector, but there should be large-scale concessions of port and rail capacity to drive... 

Coal miner MC Mining has reported loss after tax of $14.6-million for the financial year ended June 30, a 232% increase on the $4.4-million loss reported for the previous financial year. Non-cash... 

The Smarter Mobility Africa summit announces that the Minister of Transport for South Africa, Hon. Barbara Creecy, will be attending and officially opening the event. Her presence will undoubtedly... 

Australian miner Iron Road is collaborating with a subsidiary of Denmark-based wind power group Vestas to explore the supply of green electricity for its Central Eyre Iron Project (CEIP), in South... 

The highly anticipated Smarter Mobility Africa Summit 2024 on the 3rd of October has kicked off with an exciting lineup of thought leaders, alongside engaging networking events like the Coffee... 

Automotive manufacturer Nissan Africa has announced expansions and upgrades to its Navara range, aligned to business and customer demands, as the company looks to use this to underpin its growth... 

The role business has played in shaping South Africa’s democracy over the past 30 years and in supporting the 1996 Constitution’s objectives of “healing the divisions of the past” and “improving... 

Declining coal prices globally have prompted coal producers to optimise costs and improve efficiencies across their value chain, with an increased focus on combating coal theft and quality... 

Significant milestones have been achieved at coal exploration and mining company Canyon Coal’s Gugulethu colliery, in Mpumalanga. They include the successful mining of first coal, the commissioning... 

This week we profile Tristan le Masne, MD for Southern Africa at Alstom, whose portfolio ranges from high-speed trains to commuter trains, metros, monorails, trams, locomotives, turnkey systems,... 

South Africa’s economic growth has lagged behind the rest of Africa and other developing countries for many years and, according to bolt, nut and fastener manufacturer Impala Bolt & Nut, the... 

Sasol has appointed Mizuho International to support its search for partners with whom to co-invest and undertake further studies into the Boegoebaai green hydrogen/ammonia export opportunity. 

The project entails the construction of a railway line that links the Majuba power station to the main coal railway hub in Ermelo, Mpumalanga 

The highly anticipated Smarter Mobility Africa Summit 2024 on the 3rd of October has kicked off with an exciting lineup of thought leaders, alongside engaging networking events like the Coffee... 

The US International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) has awarded rare earths miner Pensana a $3.4-million technical assistance grant, which will help fund studies into the proposed expansion... 

Infrastructure financier Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) has signed concession agreements with the governments of Angola and Zambia for the financing, construction, ownership and operation of the... 

With just less than 1 week remaining until South Africa’s annual October Transport Month, a month full of celebration and progress for transport, Smarter Mobility Africa summit is excited to... 

The formation of South Africa’s business-friendly coalition government has triggered a wave of investment announcements and positive sentiment not seen in years, spurring hope that Africa’s biggest... 

Automotive manufacturer Nissan Africa has announced expansions and upgrades to its Navara range, aligned to business and customer demands, as the company looks to use this to underpin its growth... 

South Africa’s National Treasury said its “pool of skilled and competent officials” is sufficient to ensure that the work of the unit responsible for economic-growth enhancing structural reforms... 

Newly appointed Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen is pushing a renewed focus on structural reforms, biosecurity and improved trade relations with other countries as the Democratic Alliance... 

Modernisation and digitisation will be critical to driving the future growth of Southern Africa’s railway industry. Key technological developments that will be central to creating interconnected... 

Steel mill Columbus Stainless notes that apparent yearly consumption of stainless steel continues to decline in South Africa, with Columbus Stainless senior local sales manager Nocwaka Ntshangase... 

Newly appointed Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen is pushing a renewed focus on structural reforms, biosecurity and improved trade relations with other countries as the Democratic Alliance... 

Hawsons Iron has appointed an engineering firm to conduct a review of the current process plant design and supporting infrastructure. 

Theta Gold Mines has changed its funding structure for the project. 

After moving upwards for three consecutive months, the newest Ctrack Transport and Freight Index (TFI) declined in June and July to reach a level of 119.8 in July – the lowest level since February.... 

Freight rail is considered key to the future of Africa’s mining sector, as it can provide efficient transportation of minerals. Law firm Webber Wentzel partner Nomsa Mbere says rail is a prime... 

Ports and logistics group Grindrod will acquire the remaining 35% shareholding in Terminal de Carvão da Matola (TCM), at the Maputo port, from Vitol Mauritius for $77-million. The JSE-listed... 

Australia-headquartered Winsome Resources has outlined a path to production for its Adina project, in Quebec, Canada, with a scoping study determining that the Renard diamond mine’s processing... 

South African coal miner Seriti Resources said it plans to cut as many as 1 137 workers across two opencast operations because the mines are unprofitable. The Middelburg Mine Services and... 

Transport Minister Barbara Creecy says that, despite Transnet’s turnaround progress, the State-owned enterprise is not able to meet the target of increasing South Africa’s yearly rail volumes to... 

Morocco stands out as one of Africa’s most dynamic investment destinations and a leader in strategic infrastructure development. Its status makes it an ideal location to host the 14th edition of... 

The City of Cape Town (CoCT) has invited the public to comment on its 2040 local spatial development framework (LSDF) for the central business district (CBD). The LSDF will guide decisions about... 

Properly implemented infrastructure development is a major economic enlarger that rewards an economy long after the roads, rail, bridge, energy, water, communication, aviation, health and many... 

The board of directors of the New Development Bank (NDB) has approved a loan of up to $1-billion for the development of water and sanitation infrastructure in South Africa under government’s... 

Pensana has signed a nonbinding memorandum of understanding with Japanese trading group Hanwa for the offtake of up to 20 000 t/y of mixed rare-earth carbonate.   

The Maputo Corridor is being underused by chrome exporters, Transnet Freight Rail (TFR) northeast corridor acting managing executive Mandisa Mondi has said. Speaking at the Critical Materials...