The South African government must “open up” the construction sector so that small and artisanal mining, and quarrying operations, can contribute to government’s plans to improve and establish new... 

The need for asphalt manufacturers to ensure high-quality asphalt mix production, adhere to performance-based specifications, and incorporate sustainable practices to minimise environmental impacts... 

Rail passenger numbers in Cape Town reached 53 000 people a day in April last year, says Transport Minister Barbara Creecy. With the reopening of Philippi and Nolungile stations, this number has... 

Drone technology, AI and machine learning are setting the development path for blasting in the South African quarrying sector, as they provide futureproof solutions to the traditionally manual... 

The National Nuclear Regulator has accepted the mine's authorisation change request for prospective worker safety assessment for the design and production for surface operations. 

South Africa’s cable manufacturing sector is under siege as a flood of cheap, substandard imports from China and Zambia threatens to dismantle a vital industry, putting thousands of jobs at risk... 

Efficient and reliable conveyor systems are essential for industries that depend on bulk materials handling, and a holistic conveyor system audit can help mining operations maximise efficiency and... 

Investing in reliable batteries and chargers for industrial equipment is a strategic decision aimed at enhancing productivity, safety, cost-efficiency and environmental responsibility.  When a... 

London- and Australia-listed Resolute Mining has appointed Gavin Harris COO, effective July 1, following the decision by Geoff Montgomery to step down as COO. Resolute notes that Montgomery will... 

The World Bank's board has agreed to end a longstanding ban on funding nuclear energy projects in developing countries as part of a broader push to meet rising electricity needs, the bank's... 

The death toll from floods in South Africa's Eastern Cape province has risen to 57, the head of the province said on Wednesday. Parts of South Africa have been lashed by heavy rain and snow since... 

South Africa’s industrial and mining sectors stand at a critical juncture. While global demand and infrastructure growth offer opportunities, a shortage of skilled young professionals threatens... 

Toronto-listed Ivanhoe Mines has revised down its 2025 copper production guidance for the Kamoa-Kakula complex in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), following a temporary suspension of... 

South Africa witnessed Pan African build the Mogale Tailings Retreatment (MTR) gold project on Johannesburg’s West Rand ahead of schedule and below budget. Now Australia is witnessing this... 

In Filabusi, in south-eastern Zimbabwe the streets are packed with BMW X5s and Land Rover Defenders, modern houses paid for in cash are springing up and whisky is only sold by the bottle in the... 

Steenkampskraal Holdings, which owns the Steenkampskraal monazite mine (SMM), in the Western Cape, reports that the National Nuclear Regulator (NNR) has accepted the mine's authorisation change... 

In today’s fast-paced electrical industry, the phrase “time is money” certainly holds true. Electrical contractors and wholesalers alike seek solutions that streamline installations while ensuring... 

As of Monday morning June 10, it seems that Zambia’s Ministry of Mines and Mineral Development has reactivated the cadastre portal that is non-locally hosted amid the in-country-hosted version... 

Potash development company Kore Potash has signed nonbinding term sheets with Switzerland-headquartered investment platform OWI-RAMS to arrange and provide a funding package of about $2.2-billion... 

(GATES-SELF-ASSEMBLY) That’s why hydraulic hose failures are more than just an inconvenience-they lead to unplanned downtime, expensive outsourced replacements, and missed deadlines you simply... 

Delaware-based Terra Metals and its Zambian subsidiary, Lunda Resources, have reported flotation recoveries of 96.5%copper and concentrate grades nearing 27% at their Kalaba copper project in... 

Lobby group AfriForum said on Monday that if Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen does not urgently take official steps to demand the prioritisation of farm attacks, his statements in the US will... 

By: Morag Evans - CEO of Databuild At Databuild, we work closely with building product manufacturers and service providers across South Africa’s construction sector. One of the most common... 

The South African construction market is valued at around $125 billion and the broader infrastructure market at $193 billion (source: AbiQ). As the country gains momentum, showing measurable gains... 

Rand Mutual Assurance (RMA) has concluded a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Insurance Sector Education and Training Authority (INSETA) and the Mining Qualifications Authority (MQA) to... 

The Democratic Alliance (DA) said on Friday, while the adoption of a Joint Parliamentary Committee report on farm murders is a step in the right direction, it believes its 10-point plan will... 

The National Consumer Tribunal has confirmed a settlement agreement entered into between the National Consumer Commission (NCC) and a peanut butter manufacturer, which has agreed to pay an... 

By: Ruan Janse van Rensburg - Partner: Corporate Accounts at KBC In high-risk industries, the difference between theoretical knowledge and practical competence can have life-or-death consequences.... 

Silver held near a 13-year high, supported by a technical breakout that also drove platinum to the highest level since 2022, signaling growing investor appetite for precious metals used by the... 

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... 

An inability to properly manage boilers, especially neglecting water treatment can lead to extensive operational issues, including decreased efficiency, increased energy consumption, safety hazards... 

Following the post-election protests and attacks that disrupted Mozambique’s mining sector in October 2024, specialist consultancy Core Consultants is advising companies to stockpile key materials,... 

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... 

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... 

Steam generation and high-pressure piping solutions company Steinmüller Africa is leading the boiler erection initiative called Project Vuselela at multinational packaging and paper group Mondi’s... 

Industrial equipment supplier BMG’s power transmission division recently launched a new generation of Fenner scraper chain – now manufactured in more durable, advanced materials to ensure the... 

A “comprehensive, efficient and sustainable” way to preserve valuable assets on a large scale, vapour phase corrosion inhibitors (VpCI) save time, labour and money while ensuring equipment remains... 

Corrosion is a well-known threat to the longevity and safety of vehicles, and aircraft are no exception. Aircraft maintenance company Nordic Dino Robotics states that corrosion, if left unchecked,... 

With sub-Saharan Africa experiencing an increase in infrastructure development, the increased demand for cement necessitates precise monitoring to ensure that the storage and transportation thereof... 

Despite encountering challenges in the construction of a second ruby processing plant (PP2) at its Mozambique-based Montepuez Ruby Mining (MRM) operation, coloured gemstone miner and marketer... 

On May 6, 2024, the Neo Victoria project – a residential building that was still under construction in George, in the Western Cape – collapsed without warning, claiming the lives of 34 of the 62... 

Seasoned engineer, entrepreneur and business leader award winner Sereme Malatji has been at the forefront of technological innovation since 2006. With hands-on experience across multiple industries...