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Advanced fleet supports cement supply chains
6th June 2025

Through its advanced bulk vehicle fleets, integrated supply chain and transport logistics provider Cargo Carriers continues to serve as a “trusted partner for some of the nation’s leading cement... 


A Choice Diesel vehicle on a mining site in Mozambique with workers near by.
Mining boom drives equipment demand, services
6th June 2025 By: Devina Haripersad

On the back of a surge in mining activity, particularly in the graphite and gold sectors, Mozambique-based mining equipment supplier and maintenance partner Choice Diesel reports growing demand for... 


Lies in high places
6th June 2025 By: Martin Zhuwakinyu

Before Donald Trump hurled the term ‘fake news’ like a grenade at a journalist in 2016, and the world watched it explode into mainstream lingo, it was largely the jargon of ivory-towered academics... 


MyCiTi’s multibillion-rand south-east route expansion moves to Claremont
6th June 2025 By: Irma Venter

Several construction projects that form part of the multibillion-rand rollout of the newest MyCiTi bus route in Cape Town are on track for completion from this year to 2027. Cape Town Mayor Geordin... 


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Barberton Tailings Retreatment Plant, South Africa
6th June 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

A gold mine in South Africa’s Mpumalanga province. 


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Chvaletice manganese project, Czech Republic – update
6th June 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Euro Manganese has raised C$11.2-million (A$12.3-million) through a combination of private placement and a share purchase plan, with proceeds to fund the development of the project. 


Gauteng Finance and Economic Development MEC Lebogang Maile and WRC CEO Dr Jennifer Molwantwa
The Innovation Hub launches Enterprise Building 3 PPP project
4th June 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

The Innovation Hub, the innovation agency of the Gauteng province and an agency of the Gauteng Growth and Development Agency (GGDA), has officially launched the Enterprise Building 3 (EB3)... 


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Durban port’s Bayhead road to undergo rehabilitation
4th June 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA), responsible for the operation of South Africa’s eight commercial ports, has announced that it has started a six-month rehabilitation project for Bayhead... 


Heraeus Precious Metals executive VP business line systems Dr Philipp Walter.
Storing hydrogen is best way to store green energy, Heraeus Precious Metals points out
3rd June 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Wilo, a global name in pump manufacturing, now has solar panels on the roofs of all of its buildings to enable green hydrogen generation through electrolysis. The stored hydrogen is then used as... 


Fuel refilling equipment
Petrol, diesel prices to decrease
3rd June 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Petrol 93 and petrol 95 will decrease by 5c a litre for June, while diesel prices (0.05% and 0.005% sulphur) will decrease by 36.9c a litre, the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources has... 


Powerfleet Africa Operations VP Greg Naicker talks to Engineering News at Securex 2025, where the company is emphasising that security extends beyond fixed infrastructure
Powerfleet exhibits its offering at Securex for first time
3rd June 2025

Powerfleet is a global leader in the artificial intelligence of things, software-as-a-service mobile asset industry. The company is emphasising that security extends beyond fixed infrastructure at... 


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RFA commemorates 50 years
3rd June 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Industry organisation the Road Freight Association (RFA) held its yearly Convention from May 23 to 25, in KwaZulu-Natal, a forum for industry discussion and strategic planning and to commemorate... 


Astron Energy named official fuel sponsor of the 2025 Comrades Marathon
3rd June 2025

Astron Energy, South Africa’s next biggest fuel brand, has been named the Official Fuel Sponsor of the 2025 Comrades Marathon. As fuel partner to the world’s most iconic ultra-marathon, Astron... 


Engen Salutes RFA’s 50-Year Legacy and Celebrates Longstanding Partnership at the 2025 RFA Convention
Engen Salutes RFA’s 50-Year Legacy and Celebrates Longstanding Partnership at the 2025 RFA Convention
3rd June 2025

As South Africa’s transport sector gathered to honour half a century of impact, innovation, and advocacy, Engen proudly stood alongside the Road Freight Association (RFA) to celebrate its 50th... 


Transport Minister Barbara Creecy
Industry partners launch Logistics Accountability Score
30th May 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

In response to the freight logistics reform initiatives under the National Logistics Crisis Committee (NLCC), logistics industry organisation the Southern Africa Freight Forwarders Association... 


Three Cape Flat schools collected more than 700 kg of recyclable packaging in March
30th May 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Three schools – the Alicedale, Kewtown and Norma Road primary schools – on the Cape Flats, collected just less than 700 kg of recyclable packaging in March as part of a pilot project to help divert... 


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Excavator choice key to site efficiency
30th May 2025

Optimal efficiency, cost-effectiveness and safety on a mining site can be achieved by selecting the most appropriate excavator to use in bulk materials handling environments at a mine, reports... 


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Back River Gold – Goose mine gold project, Canada – update
30th May 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

B2Gold is closing in on a key milestone, with the first gold pour expected by the end of June. 


Aerial view of the LHWP
Lesotho Highlands Water Project – Phase II
30th May 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

The contractor responsible for the Polihali transfer tunnel construction has resumed work. 


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Virginia gas project, South Africa – update
30th May 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

South African Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe has formally dismissed the appeal lodged by Springbok Solar Power Plant against the amendment of Tetra4’s (Renergen's)... 


Frontier banks on Canada's battery strategy and regional supply crunch
Frontier banks on Canada's battery strategy and regional supply crunch
29th May 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Amid ongoing concerns over regional lithium supply gaps, TSX-V-listed Frontier Lithium is staking its claim as a future cornerstone of North America's critical minerals supply chain, bolstered by... 


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RAF CEO placed on special leave, widespread welcome for 'overdue' development
28th May 2025 By: Thabi Shomolekae

RISE Mzansi is calling for urgency in a Special Investigating Unit (SIU) investigation into Road Accident Fund (RAF) CEO Collins Letsoalo, who has been placed on special leave, with immediate... 


Stefanutti CEO Russell Crawford
Stefanutti reports more than R100m y/y improvement in operating profit
27th May 2025 By: Darren Parker

JSE-listed construction group Stefanutti Stocks has reported a significant year-on-year improvement in operating profit, from R210-million for the 2024 financial year to R333-million for the 12... 


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Implementing proximity detection systems on mines
27th May 2025

Over two years ago the South African Department of Minerals and Energy’s Level 9 intervention made it law to install proximity detection systems (PDS) on all trackless mobile machines (TMMs),... 


MinRes revises Onslow Iron guidance
MinRes revises Onslow Iron guidance
27th May 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

ASX-listed Mineral Resources (MinRes) has revised its 2025 volume guidance for the Onslow Iron project, citing road haulage constraints, even as shipping rates continue to accelerate. Onslow Iron... 


Lhyfe founder and CEO Matthieu Guesné.
There's nothing easier than switching from grey hydrogen to green hydrogen – Lhyfe
26th May 2025 By: Martin Creamer

It's important to understand that the market for green hydrogen is already there because the world is consuming 100-million tons of hydrogen a year that are “polluting like hell”, the French... 


Platinum bar
Heraeus sees sustained platinum demand in China
26th May 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Refining services provider Heraeus Precious Metals finds in its latest appraisal publication that China’s platinum jewellery and investment demand is still at the forefront of market fundamentals.... 


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City of Joburg launches Orlando eKhaya, Power Park Housing projects
26th May 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The City of Johannesburg’s Economic Development MMC Nomoya Mnisi unveiled the Orlando eKhaya and Power Park Housing projects, in Soweto, on May 23. Originally launched in 2001 under then-Mayor Amos... 


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Mchunu rubbishes white genocide claim, says Saps will now expand categories in crime stats
23rd May 2025 By: Thabi Shomolekae

Police Minister Senzo Mchunu said on Friday that reports that suggest there is a genocide in South Africa against whites are “totally unfounded and unsubstantiated”, cautioning the public about... 


Transport Evolution Africa 2025 to highlight critical investment opportunities shaping the future of Africa’s transport and logistics industry
23rd May 2025

With Africa’s population set to double by 2050 and intra-African trade to surge by an estimated 50% through the AfCFTA, investment in transport infrastructure has become both a strategic and... 


Suzuki showcases rural mobility strength at Nampo 2025
Suzuki showcases rural mobility strength at Nampo 2025
23rd May 2025

Engineering News caught up with automotive manufacturer Suzuki Auto South Africa brand marketing manager Brendon Carpenter following Nampo 2025, in Bothaville, where the company showcased its... 


Rand Water embarks on extensive planned maintenance
23rd May 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

Rand Water is preparing to kick off an extensive planned maintenance programme from May to July, impacting various municipalities throughout Gauteng. Starting on May 29, the water utility is... 


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Tyre improves crane, heavy lifting operationality
23rd May 2025

The M-CRANE tyre, a “next-generation” tyre for mobile cranes, has been introduced to the market by industrial tyre manufacturer Magna Tyres. The M-CRANE enhances crane efficiency, endurance and... 


Traxtion locomotive
Consultant proffers organised council for logistics in South Africa
22nd May 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

After two years of reforms driven through the National Logistics Crisis Committee (NLCC), Integrated Supply Chains executive consultant Ian Bird and various other stakeholders have advocated for a... 


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Electric truck take-off requires two concessions from govt – Volvo Trucks SA MD
22nd May 2025 By: Irma Venter

South African truck assemblers are lobbying for two concessions from government as the world increasingly moves to electric mobility, says Volvo Trucks South Africa (Volvo Trucks SA) MD Waldemar... 


RFA CEO Gavin Kelly
Fuel levy hike to place heavier burden on South African consumers – RFA
22nd May 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Transport will become more expensive and consumers will pay more after Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana on May 21 announced a 4% increase in the fuel levy, of 16c/ℓ for petrol and 15c/ℓ for... 


Rio Tinto plans new bauxite mine at Weipa, port expansion
Rio Tinto plans new bauxite mine at Weipa, port expansion
22nd May 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Diversified miner Rio Tinto has approved early works and final engineering studies for a potential expansion of the Amrun bauxite mine, in Cape York Peninsula, Queensland, aiming to nearly double... 


Australia's FIRB approves Gold Road-Gold Fields deal
Australia's FIRB approves Gold Road-Gold Fields deal
21st May 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

The Australian Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB) has approved South Africa-based miner Gold Fields' A$3.7-billion acquisition of the Australian mining company Gold Road Resources. The FIRB... 


How platinum is used in fuel cell electric vehicles.
New technology uses sound to recover 92% of platinum from hydrogen fuel cell stacks
20th May 2025 By: Martin Creamer

New technology, which uses sound to recover 92% of platinum from hydrogen fuel cell stacks, is emerging from Johnson Matthey, a company which, interestingly, has a long-standing South African... 


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Astec showcases benefits of modular plants
20th May 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

As a local manufacturer of modular solutions, including screens, jaw crushers and cone crushers, multinational original-equipment manufacturer (OEM) group Astec Industries notes that there are... 


More than 60 minerals and metals are produced at almost 200 mines across Canada. Pictured is the Brucejack mine.
Canada’s mining sector holds steady despite global strains, domestic challenges
20th May 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Canada’s mining industry delivered solid growth in 2023, contributing C$117-billion, or 4% of GDP, and directly employing 430 000 people. However, the sector faces pressure from regulatory... 


Construction work on Sky Circle
MyCiTi’s multibillion-rand south-east route expansion moves to Claremont
19th May 2025 By: Irma Venter

Several construction projects that form part of the multibillion-rand rollout of the newest MyCiTi bus route in Cape Town are on track for completion from this year to 2027. Cape Town Mayor Geordin... 


Jerome Govender, CEO of Concor
Concor builds momentum with strong project pipeline and clear growth path
19th May 2025

Concor, one of South Africa’s leading infrastructure and construction companies, is building positive momentum with renewed strength and a clear trajectory for future growth. Despite ongoing... 


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