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White Paper reveals South Africa’s trade opportunities amid global shifts
13th October 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

With South Africa being at a critical juncture in its trade journey, a new White Paper released by global fintech platform Verto, reveals that, while local businesses face mounting pressures from... 


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Ramaphosa welcomes EU’s investment in South Africa
13th October 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

President Cyril Ramaphosa has welcomed a Team Europe investment package worth nearly €12-billion, announced at the Global Gateway Forum, in Brussels, Belgium, last week. This package builds on the... 


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RFA backs Port of Gauteng plan but warns success depends on private-sector role, real road–rail integration
10th October 2025 By: Darren Parker

The Road Freight Association (RFA) has thrown its weight behind the proposed R50-billion Port of Gauteng project, calling it a potential “missing link” to revitalise South Africa’s logistics... 


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Newco urges remaining Barloworld shareholders to tender ahead of delisting
10th October 2025 By: Darren Parker

Industrial equipment company Barloworld’s shareholders that are holding on to their shares could hurt the stock’s trading performance and liquidity if the company fails to reach the 90% threshold... 


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BCCEI registration mandatory for civil work on mines
10th October 2025

Companies with loading and hauling capabilities are increasingly offering contractor services to opencast mining operations, creating new opportunities and revenue streams. The Bargaining Council... 


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Team Europe commits investment package of €11.5bn to South Africa
10th October 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on October 9 unveiled a Team Europe investment package worth nearly €12-billion, at the Global Gateway... 


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Collaboration key to safer, more efficient corridors
10th October 2025 By: Devina Haripersad

This year’s Transport Month should firmly spotlight collaborative projects between the private and public sectors that are strengthening the country’s freight network, says advocacy body Road... 


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Western Cape maltings plant returns to rail transport
10th October 2025 By: Devina Haripersad

The Caledon Maltings plant was originally designed with rail intake in mind, says beer producer South African Breweries (SAB) CEO Richard Rivett-Carnac. The facility is one of the largest malting... 


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Lag in testing a risk to safety gains
10th October 2025 By: Devina Haripersad

South Africa will need to keep pace with international standards of roadside drug testing, such as saliva-based testing, if it is to meaningfully address the growing threat of drugged driving and... 


Militants with a boardroom veto
10th October 2025 By: Martin Zhuwakinyu

Mozambican officials, desperate to jump-start economic development in the south-eastern African nation, must have breathed a sigh of relief when French energy giant TotalEnergies announced in May... 


Technology can turn South Africa’s water leaks into revenue streams
10th October 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

Technology and collaboration is key to solving one of South Africa’s most pressing water challenges: the loss of nearly half the country’s clean treated water. South Africa’s national nonrevenue... 


Mark Evans is a partner at the strategic management consultancy firm, Oliver Wyman.
The central role of SA’s rail network in unlocking a multi-billion-rand opportunity
10th October 2025

At a time of heightened demand, South Africa’s coal exports have fallen to their lowest levels in decades owing to the collapse of rail corridors. As coal freight spills onto roads, heavy trucks... 


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Simberi expansion project, Papua New Guinea – update
10th October 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

St Barbara has received commitments for an institutional placement of new fully paid shares to raise A$58-million – before costs – through the issue of about 126.1-million shares at an issue price... 


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National Treasury launches data exchange pillar of South Africa’s digital transformation roadmap
9th October 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

National Treasury has launched the MzansiXchange pilot, the data exchange pillar of South Africa’s Roadmap for the Digital Transformation of Government, which was officially launched in May 2025.... 


On-the-mend PRASA reports jump in passenger numbers; secures unqualified audit
On-the-mend PRASA reports jump in passenger numbers; secures unqualified audit
9th October 2025 By: Irma Venter

The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) has achieved two significant milestones in the 2024/25 financial year. Firstly, the agency received an unqualified audit opinion from the... 


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Global materials sector contracts but profitability holds firm amid shift to gold, copper, aluminium – McKinsey
8th October 2025 By: Darren Parker

The global materials industry saw revenues decline in 2024, with metals and mining contracting by 6% to about $3-trillion, even as profitability remained strong and profit pools continued to shift... 


Gold builds on historic rally, soars past $4 000/oz for first time
Gold builds on historic rally, soars past $4 000/oz for first time
8th October 2025 By: Reuters

Gold smashed through $4 000 an ounce to hit a record high on Wednesday, driven by investors seeking safety from mounting economic and geopolitical uncertainty, alongside expectations of further... 


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US backs Alaskan Ambler Mining District with new federal investment, road approval
7th October 2025 By: Darren Parker

The US government has taken two major steps to advance development in Alaska’s remote Ambler Mining District — approving the long-delayed Ambler road project and taking an equity stake in Trilogy... 


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Trump approves road project in Alaska, stake in Trilogy Metals
7th October 2025 By: Bloomberg

President Donald Trump reversed a Biden administration decision blocking the construction of the Ambler Road project in Alaska, in a move he said would open up critical energy and mining projects.... 


Automechanika Johannesburg Wraps Up Africa Roadshows with Successful Namibia Showcase
6th October 2025

The Automechanika Buyers and Visitors Sub-Saharan Africa Roadshow concluded its six‑nation journey with a highly successful final stop in Windhoek. The gathering provided participants with valuable... 


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Benefits of new electric range expected to advance uptake
3rd October 2025 By: Tracy Klückow

The e-Power Powertrack range of mobile crushers and screens from equipment solutions provider Athos Crushing & Screening is poised to meet the growing demand for greener mining and quarrying... 


Massive mobile crushing equipment
Mobile crushing and screening gaining ground
3rd October 2025 By: Devina Haripersad

Mobile crushing and screening service provider Eco-Match is noticing growing demand for mobile solutions across South Africa and the wider African mining industry, as clients require faster plant... 


Kredo Mobility bridges data gaps in used-car damage records
3rd October 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

Kredo Mobility is taking a step to assist motorists in making more informed decisions when buying previously used vehicles that have potentially been accident damaged and misclassified. South... 


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When to intervene?
3rd October 2025 By: Terence Creamer

When should a Minister intervene at a State-owned company or independent regulator? It’s a difficult question to answer, and will remain so for as long as Ministers have shareholder... 


For every tonne of freight moved by rail, six tonnes are transported on SA's roads
For every tonne of freight moved by rail, six tonnes are transported on SA's roads
3rd October 2025

In July 2025, over 85% of South Africa’s land freight was carried by road. For every tonne moved by rail, more than six were hauled by road. Over the past 15 years, the amount of road freight per... 


Location map of the Nyamzaga project
Nyanzaga gold project, Tanzania – update
3rd October 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Perseus Mining continues to make good progress. 


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Orom-Cross graphite project, Uganda – update
3rd October 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

A Stage 7 drilling programme has confirmed significant extensions of high-grade graphite at the Camp Lode and Northern Syncline deposits. 


Location map of the Minim Martap bauxite project
Minim Martap bauxite project, Cameroon – update
3rd October 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Canyon Resources has announced a strategic funding package to accelerate project development. 


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Mahenge graphite project, Tanzania – update
3rd October 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Black Rock Mining will start early works after raising A$10-million in a recent equity placement. 


Mintek CEO Dr Molefi Motuku
Collaboration, investing in young researchers key for future of science in South Africa
2nd October 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

The mining sector continues to play an important role in South Africa’s economy and collaboration among researchers remains vital to ensure the ongoing competitiveness of the domestic sector in the... 


Aton Mining appoints Oscar Amigo COO
2nd October 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

TSX-V-listed Aton Resources has appointed Oscar Amigo as COO of its wholly owned subsidiary Aton Mining. Amigo is a mining engineer with 20 years of global experience in gold and base metals,... 


Balancing progress and preservation by rethinking infrastructure for biodiversity, climate, and people
Balancing progress and preservation by rethinking infrastructure for biodiversity, climate, and people
2nd October 2025

By: Kishaylin Chetty - the Executive: Head of Sustainability at the Endangered Wildlife Trust South Africa, like much of Africa, stands at a critical juncture. 


Transport Month: supply chain industry body SAPICS urges collaboration and education to fix South Africa’s failing logistics system
Transport Month: supply chain industry body SAPICS urges collaboration and education to fix South Africa’s failing logistics system
2nd October 2025

“Port delays, rail disruptions and infrastructure inefficiencies are costing the economy a reported R1 billion a day in lost trade. We have a disproportionate number of truck accidents contributing... 


Sweden at IMARC: sample the energy, (re)vibes, ingenuity and fika
2nd October 2025

By: Richard Roberts - Editorial Director, Beacon Events Business Sweden senior consultant Karin Ericsson says the first-ever Swedish Pavilion at IMARC 2025 will be Team Sweden’s largest export... 


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Weather measurement technology helps reduce road accidents
1st October 2025

Measurement technology can be used to provide accurate and reliable data for road management entities to help reduce vehicle accidents as a result of hazardous weather conditions, says Senseca... 


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South Africa must create inclusive public transport system, conference hears
1st October 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

In a fitting start to transport month on October 1, event organiser Vuka Group mobility group director Ben Pullen opened the Smarter Mobility Africa conference by emphasising the importance of... 


SANPC CEO Godfrey Moagi
South Africa can develop its hydrocarbon reserves and do so sustainably
30th September 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

The South African National Petroleum Company (SANPC) believes that the country has to develop its hydrocarbon resources, while not destroying the environment. So averred SANPC CEO Godfrey Moagi,... 


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Port of Gauteng unveils White Paper proposing inland port to ease Durban-Gauteng freight corridor strain
30th September 2025 By: Darren Parker

Private sector initiative the Port of Gauteng has released a White Paper to mark the start of Transport Month, setting out a plan aimed at addressing the inefficiencies in South Africa’s freight... 


CHARGE hosts naamsa's NEV road trip at its solar-powered charging station
29th September 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Renewable energy offgrid charging infrastructure company Zero Carbon Charge (CHARGE) hosted the industry organisation naamsa | The Automotive Business Council's New Energy Vehicle (NEV) Road Trip... 


Contango raises $50m to advance Lucky Shot and Johnson Tract projects
Contango raises $50m to advance Lucky Shot and Johnson Tract projects
29th September 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

US-focused Contango ORE has closed a $50-million public offering to fund work at its Lucky Shot and Johnson Tract projects in Alaska. The offering comprised 1.98-million common shares priced at... 


Black Rock to kick off early works at Mahenge graphite project
29th September 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

ASX-listed Black Rock Mining will commence early works at its Mahenge graphite project in Tanzania after raising A$10-million in a recent equity placement. The programme, which will start in... 


MinRes completes Onslow haul road upgrades
MinRes completes Onslow haul road upgrades
29th September 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Iron-ore producer Mineral Resources (MinRes) has wrapped up upgrades to its Onslow Iron private haul road in Western Australia, clearing the way for trucks to return to normal operating speeds.... 


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DA nominates Haniff Hoosen as eThekwini mayoral candidate
26th September 2025 By: Thabi Shomolekae

The Democratic Alliance (DA) on Friday announced DA KwaZulu-Natal provincial executive committee member Haniff Hoosen as its eThekwini mayoral candidate, expressing confidence in his leadership.... 


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