Industry bodies Agri SA and the Agricultural Business Chamber of South Africa (Agbiz) agree that Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s Medium Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) shows that... 

Business, academia and industry associations have welcomed the reforms highlighted in the 2024 Medium Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) delivered by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana on October... 

Minerals Council South Africa says it is encouraged by the focus in the Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS), delivered by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana on October 30, on initiatives to... 

Political parties expressed mixed reactions to Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) on Wednesday, with the Democratic Alliance (DA) saying this was a new... 

The first phase of Operation Vulindlela, which was set up jointly by the Presidency and the National Treasury to oversee structural economic reforms, unlocked R390-billion worth of investment in... 

Scaling up private-sector participation (PSP) in the delivery of infrastructure emerged as a central component of the “pro-growth agenda” outlined by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana in his first... 

Glencore’s full-year production guidance for 2024 has remained unchanged across all commodities, the company revealed at the release of a third-quarter production report on October 30. “[This]... 

Trade & Industry Policy Strategies (TIPS) finds in its latest Real Economy Bulletin for the second quarter of the year that GDP increased by 0.4% year-on-year, against population growth of 1.3%... 

The new South African coalition government’s resolve to control debt and expedite reforms to fire up the lackluster economy will be put to the test when it unveils its first budget on Wednesday.... 

The automotive industry is “definitely seeing progress” in its discussions with Transnet on developing the southern rail corridor between Gauteng and Gqeberha and Coega, in the Eastern Cape, says... 

The seventh administration aims to push rail as the “backbone of transport” in the country, with President Cyril Ramaphosa urging that rail lines transport at least 250-million tonnes of freight a... 

Africa’s railways are poised for transformation, and Transport Evolution Africa Forum & Expo 2025 is the key event driving this change. Taking place from 4-6 March 2025 at the Gallagher Convention... 

Join us in Johannesburg for the 12th annual Transport Evolution Africa Forum & Expo from 4-6 March 2025 to be part of Africa’s journey towards an integrated, sustainable transport infrastructure.... 

New coal investment may be drying up as the world seeks greener energy, but for miners like South Africa's Thungela Resources that could be a boon if Asia's ravenous appetite keeps prices bouyant,... 

South Africa’s manufacturing sector has an opportunity to cater for global electrification by producing more solar panels, developing battery components and venturing into more components for the... 

Rio Tinto has reported progress at stages 1 and 2. 

Green Iron SA plans to start with the accelerated development of the project to establish a reliable supply of high-purity magnetite. 

The Simfer mine is on track to deliver first production in 2025. 

Although mid-tier mining and materials company Afrimat recorded a year-on-year revenue increase of 44.3%, from R2.8-billion to R4.1-billion for the six months ended August 31, its operating profit... 

The potential developmental benefits from growing manufacturing's contribution to African countries' GDP and the associated growth in employment will only occur if countries and their industries,... 

As government and the private sector work to accelerate reforms and improve efficiencies in the logistics sector, experts from a range of spheres have emphasised the importance of targeted... 

South African iron-ore miner Kumba Iron Ore recorded a 3% year-on-year decrease in output to 9.4-million tonnes for the third quarter ended September 30, as derailments, rail breakages and speed... 

Government is set to increase investment into key industries that will bolster local manufacturing, Department of Trade, Industry and Competition industrial procurement and development chief... 

Green Iron SA, a consortium featuring Magnetite Mines, Aurizon, Flinders Port, and GHD, was launched on Tuesday with the goal of unlocking the Braemar iron region’s vast potential. The... 

Join us in Johannesburg for the 12th annual Transport Evolution Africa Forum & Expo from 4-6 March 2025 to be part of Africa’s journey towards an integrated, sustainable transport infrastructure.... 

Business Leadership South Africa (BLSA) CEO Busi Mavuso has described the domestic automotive industry as the “unsung hero of the South African economy” after joining the naamsa | The Automotive... 

Local miner United Manganese of Kalahari (UMK) has decided to switch from using road freight transportation to rail for the transport of manganese ore, as well as to limit its exports to align with... 

South Africa’s biggest companies are exploring widening a partnership with the government to help resolve a water crisis that’s threatening to leave the nation’s commercial hub dry. Business for... 

Developing products under proper environmental conditions is being emphasised by mining equipment manufacturer The Baughan Group as providing sustainable commercial solutions to South Africa’s coal... 

A coal mine about 40 km north-east of Mudgee, in New South Wales. 

LSL Consulting has been a trusted pioneer in innovative bulk materials handling (BMH) solutions for over four decades. We proudly offer BMH solutions across diverse sectors, including the mining,... 

The world’s biggest listed miner, BHP, has reported a robust start to the 2025 financial year, with production increases across all major commodities. Copper production saw a 4% increase, reaching... 

Though South African public transport has historically been underfunded and infrastructure under-maintained, the democratic government has learned valuable lessons that can guide future planning... 

Pharmaceuticals group Aspen strategic trade development executive Stavros Nicolaou has confirmed that the Government of National Unity’s (GNU’s) efforts to accelerate economic growth in South... 

Government’s support for, and commitment to, addressing the removal of export tax on scrap metal, resetting the price preference system (PPS) mechanism at an appropriate level, implementing trade... 

New-vehicle exports from South Africa were down 9.2% for the first half of the year compared with the same six months last year, says naamsa | The Automotive Business Council president Billy Tom.... 

President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Monday that widespread support for the seventh administration, made up of 11 political parties, and the continued reform agenda, has contributed to the improvement... 

Exxaro Resources, one of South Africa’s biggest coal producers, wants to become a major player in the country’s manganese mining industry. After losing out on a copper mine in Botswana last year,... 

Diversified miner BHP has awarded NRW Civil and Mining a development contract for the Jimblebar mine, east of Newman in the Pilbara. The contact, valued at A$109-million, includes various civil,... 

Democratic Alliance leader John Steenhuisen says his party will not, “under any circumstances”, agree to the implementation of the National Health Insurance Scheme and clauses 4 and 5 of the Basic... 

Following the recent High Court judgment on the Durban Container Terminal (DCT) Pier 2, which halted the contract between Transnet and International Container Terminal Services (ICTSI), the... 

The African Rail Industry Association (ARIA) has welcomed the announcement of the vertical separation of Transnet Freight Rail into two distinct operating divisions – Transnet Infrastructure...