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Indaba to highlight key focus areas
16th May 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Junior mining is about unlocking economic value for South Africa and, in a world that desires critical minerals to power a clean energy transition, the country and the rest of Africa have a... 


SYSPRO Africa Professional Services Manager Marius Wessels
How technology is enhancing compliance for manufacturers
15th May 2025

Regulatory compliance has become an unavoidable reality in the intricate web of global manufacturing. Stringent requirements span environmental laws, safety regulations, financial reporting and... 


Inaugural Water Sector Anti-Corruption Forum meeting an anti-corruption milestone
14th May 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

The inaugural meeting of the Water Sector Anti-Corruption Forum (WSACF) marks a critical step in fighting corruption. The WSACF is a strategic intervention aimed at developing tailored solutions to... 


New water platform launched to bridge gap between data and decisionmaking
9th May 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

Geospatial information science company Afrigis has launched a new platform aimed at helping businesses, investors, insurers and financial institutions navigate insights and data to support water... 


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Glencore produces 5% more South African energy coal in first quarter
30th April 2025 By: Martin Creamer

The energy coal produced by Glencore in South Africa in the first three months of this year was up on the first quarter of last year, the London- and Johannesburg-listed mining and marketing... 


Rio-Carb Appoints Scott Cooke as New Sales Manager to Accelerate Growth and Deliver Customer-Focused Solutions
30th April 2025

Rio-Carb, South Africa’s market leader in Chromium Carbide wear solutions, is proud to announce the appointment of Scott Cooke as its new Sales Manager, effective 1st of February 2025 marking an... 


The critical issue of ESG Skills – How to bridge the supply and demand ‘gap’
The critical issue of ESG Skills – How to bridge the supply and demand ‘gap’
29th April 2025

Over the last half-century, sustainable development concepts have increasingly woven themselves into the fabric of economic discussions, resulting in advances in human capital across finance, life... 


Riski business - workplace safety is a universal responsibility, not just in high-risk industries
Riski business - workplace safety is a universal responsibility, not just in high-risk industries
22nd April 2025

By: Jared Kangisser - CEO at KBC Health & Safety Many people think that Operational Risk Management (ORM) is only relevant to industries with obvious hazards, like mining and construction.... 


Murray & Roberts Cementation
Murray & Roberts Cementation
18th April 2025

Murray & Roberts Cementation, part of the Murray & Roberts group, is a top-tier underground mining contractor headquartered in Johannesburg, serving Africa. The company pioneered contract... 


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Company prioritises safety, maintenance for efficient exploration
18th April 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Extending the lifespan of its existing rigs, ensuring maximum uptime and delivering consistent performances in the drilling sector are key focus areas for geotechnical and exploration drilling... 


Credit Guarantee Insurance Corporation
Credit Guarantee Insurance Corporation
18th April 2025

Leading provider of trade credit insurance in South Africa Credit Guarantee Insurance Corporation (CGIC) was established in 1956. Since then, CGIC has built a reputation for excellence in risk... 


Concerns remain over recycled wastewater to meet water demand
10th April 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

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,... 


CASE Construction Equipment Unveils Groundbreaking Products for the Future of Construction
9th April 2025

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... 


Westbrooke Real fund manager Saul Maserow
Westbrooke seeks to grow its 30 MW renewable energy portfolio further
7th April 2025 By: Darren Parker

Alternative investment funds and co-investment platforms manager and adviser Westbrooke Alternative Asset Management says it is seeing strong growth in renewable energy in South Africa and that it... 


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Drip irrigation cuts water and electricity bills on farms
4th April 2025

Drip irrigation has long been a trusted sugarcane irrigation method, with the obvious advantages being reduced resource use and higher yields. However, sugarcane farmers in KwaZulu-Natal have... 


AATF Connect 2025: Africa’s Industrial Revolution Accelerates at Gallagher Convention Centre
AATF Connect 2025: Africa’s Industrial Revolution Accelerates at Gallagher Convention Centre
3rd April 2025

As Africa undergoes a rapid industrial transformation, AATF Connect 2025 emerges as the premier platform to showcase innovation, drive collaboration, and spark discussions that will shape the... 


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Investment banker says uncertainty imperils South Africa’s deals
3rd April 2025 By: Bloomberg

Fractures within the South African government — along with global macroeconomic uncertainty — are weighing on dealmaking activity in the continent’s largest economy, according to one of the... 


Lithium-ion Batteries: Power, Convenience, and Risk
Lithium-ion Batteries: Power, Convenience, and Risk
1st April 2025

By: Alexandra Mattisson Reliance on backup power systems and electric vehicles (EVs) in South Africa has surged due to persistent load-shedding, frequent power outages, and rising fuel prices.... 


Critical Metals’ immediate goal is to get funding for further drilling at Molulu
31st March 2025 By: Darren Parker

Investment company Critical Metals has said its immediate priority is to secure the necessary funding to restart diamond drilling and exploration activities at its 70%-owned Molulu copper project,... 


NTT DATA Launches Agentic AI Services for Hyperscaler AI Technologies
24th March 2025

NTT DATA, a global leader in digital business and technology services, today announced the launch of its Agentic AI Services for Hyperscaler AI Technologies. This transformative suite of services... 


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Investment attractiveness enhanced by long-term sustainability
21st March 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

The African mining industry has great potential to show the world how to meet global sustainability targets, such as those set out in intergovernmental organisation United Nations’ Sustainable... 


Activist investor defies Woodside directors election citing climate risk, poor returns
Activist investor defies Woodside directors election citing climate risk, poor returns
13th March 2025 By: Reuters

The Australasian Centre for Corporate Responsibility (ACCR) expressed dissent on Thursday against all directors due for election at the upcoming annual general meeting of Woodside Energy, citing... 


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Google Cloud, Nemisa launch cybersecurity training in South Africa
6th March 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Google Cloud and the National Electronic Media Institute of South Africa (Nemisa) have launched the Google Cybersecurity Upskilling Initiative. Google Cloud would provide the opportunity for up to... 


The Hidden Risks of Using Unregistered ISO Auditors: How Poor Audits Lead to Costly Non-Compliance
The Hidden Risks of Using Unregistered ISO Auditors: How Poor Audits Lead to Costly Non-Compliance
5th March 2025

South African businesses have suffered massive financial setbacks due to inadequate auditing, with cumulative losses from poor audits and compliance failures running into billions. Through its... 


Africa Risk Capacity CEO Lesley Ndlovu and IFC Africa VP Sérgio Pimenta
African Risk Capacity, IFC to boost agricultural insurance solutions in Africa
28th February 2025 By: Schalk Burger

African insurance services provider African Risk Capacity and development finance institution the International Finance Corporation (IFC) have signed a letter of engagement to strengthen... 


Vector drivers enjoying the new truck, Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) Volvo truck with solar powered trailer.
Rennie Baloyi, Petrus Molatlhioa, Kagiso Seune, Albert Zwane (far right)
The competitive advantage of Carbon Neutrality in South Africa's freight industry
28th February 2025

In an increasingly interconnected and environmentally conscious world, carbon neutrality has emerged as more than just a moral imperative; it is now a competitive advantage. For South Africa’s... 


30-day extension to register dams with a safety risk
21st February 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

Owners of unregistered dams that meet the criteria for classification as a safety risk have until February 28 to register their dams. This followed a 30-day extension from January 29 approved by... 


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Eskom working to end years of governance failings, CEO and chairperson assure
14th February 2025 By: Thabi Shomolekae

Eskom CEO Dan Marokane assures that the State-owned utility is applying the same effort to end years of governance and accountability failings, as it did to end loadshedding. This came amid the... 


Healthcare coalition proposes de-politicising healthcare management, says NHI ‘deeply flawed’
Healthcare coalition proposes de-politicising healthcare management, says NHI ‘deeply flawed’
12th February 2025 By: Thabi Shomolekae

A group of healthcare organisations, the Universal Healthcare Access Coalition, has expressed its belief that the National health Insurance Act is “deeply flawed,” highlighting that its proposals... 


Nedbank Commercial Banking planning and management executive head Herman de Kock
Nedbank launches more sophisticated banking instruments, advice for mid-corporate companies
12th February 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Financial institution Nedbank has expanded its banking and advisory offerings to mid-corporate-sized businesses to help realise more growth in this key sector of the economy. Nedbank Commercial... 


Ross McEwan and Ken MacKenzie
BHP names successor to Ken MacKenzie
12th February 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Global mining major BHP on Wednesday announced that chairperson Ken MacKenzie would retire from the board at the end of next month, and that he would be succeeded by Ross McEwan. McEwan, who has... 


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Unctad report proffers suggestions to change Africa’s vulnerabilities into opportunities
10th February 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

UN Trade and Development’s (Unctad’s) ‘2024 Economic Development in Africa’ report notes that Africa has the potential to transform economic vulnerabilities into opportunities through trade,... 


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Five miners perish at Harmony Gold’s Doornkop, Joel mines
5th February 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

JSE-listed Harmony Gold Mining Company has confirmed two separate loss-of-life incidents at its Doornkop and Joel mines, on February 4, which resulted in five mineworkers losing their lives. Two... 


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Pegasys joins RSK Group
4th February 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Africa-headquartered strategy and management consultancy Pegasys is now part of sustainable solutions provider the RSK Group. This follows the finalisation of a strategic partnership, strengthening... 


IsoMetrix chief sales officer and business director Cecelia Jofre talks to Mining Weekly at Investing in African Mining Indaba 2025.
Powerful solutions for EHS and ESG management
4th February 2025

Risk management solutions provider IsoMetrix creates innovative and modern software solutions in environment, health and safety (EHS) and environmental, social and governance (ESG) management and... 


Engen Petroleum Achieves Industry-First RTMS Certification for National Heavy Vehicle Fleet
Engen Petroleum Achieves Industry-First RTMS Certification for National Heavy Vehicle Fleet
4th February 2025

Engen Petroleum has set a new benchmark in road transport safety, becoming the first and only oil company in South Africa to achieve Road Transport Management System (RTMS) certification for its... 


Tackling the challenges of safety professionals head on at A-OSH EXPO 2025
Tackling the challenges of safety professionals head on at A-OSH EXPO 2025
31st January 2025

Occupational safety and health (OSH) professionals face a multitude of challenges in an ever-changing workplace landscape. Some of these include technological developments and implementation,... 


Santesh Pillay
Navigating financial exposures in renewable energy projects
30th January 2025

Renewable energy projects span a diverse array of categories such as onshore wind energy, solar energy, hydrogen (long-term storage and transport), hydropower and bioenergy (biomass, biogas and... 


ICMM, INAP launch new tool to strengthen water pollution prevention in mining
29th January 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

Mining industry leadership organisation ICMM and the International Network for Acid Prevention (INAP) have unveiled a tool to help reduce and prevent water pollution caused by acid rock drainage... 


Dam owners given 30 days extension to register their dams
29th January 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

Owners of unregistered dams meeting the criteria for classification as a dam with a safety risk have another 30 days to undertake the dam registration process to ensure dam safety compliance. This... 


Prescient multi-asset portfolio head Rupert Hare
Prescient launches new domestic fund with R200m seed capital
27th January 2025 By: Darren Parker

Investment management company Prescient Investment Management has launched the Prescient Domestic Balanced Fund, seeded with an initial investment of R200-million. The fund has a number of unique... 


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Cybercrime again leads Allianz Risk Barometer this year
15th January 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Cyber incidents, business disruption and natural catastrophes have emerged as the top three areas of concern for companies globally this year, according to the latest Allianz Risk Barometer. The... 


African development financier gets AAA rating from Chinese ratings agency
14th January 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

African infrastructure and industrial investment catalysing agency, the African Finance Corporation (AFC), has announced that ratings agency China Chengxin International Credit Rating (CCXI) had... 


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