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Energy Partners completes solar, battery storage systems at three DSV distribution sites
12th February 2026 By: Schalk Burger

Industrial energy company Energy Partners equipped DSV’s three largest South African transport hubs, namely Riverhorse, in Durban, Plumbago, in Johannesburg, and Solar City, in Cape Town, with... 


Entries open for Africa’s top supply chain awards programme
Entries open for Africa’s top supply chain awards programme
12th February 2026

By: the Industry, for the Industry Now in their fifth year, these awards celebrate the critical role that supply chains play in driving business growth, resilience and competitiveness, as well as... 


Precision Instruments Drive Africa’s Mining Future
Precision Instruments Drive Africa’s Mining Future
12th February 2026

(Virtual Showroom) As Africa’s mining sector is moving forward to meet the demands of a greener, more connected world, the need for smart, resilient, and precise process control has never been... 


Abandoned Rio Tinto, Glencore merger not an end to critical minerals M&A wave – BMI
Abandoned Rio Tinto, Glencore merger not an end to critical minerals M&A wave – BMI
12th February 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

Despite mining giants Rio Tinto and Glencore having abandoned their plans to merge, BMI – a Fitch Solutions Company – says it still expects robust merger and acquisition (M&A) momentum in the... 


Afreximbank, DBSA partner to boost trade finance capacity for intra-Africa trade
12th February 2026 By: Schalk Burger

Multilateral finance institution the African Export‑Import Bank (Afreximbank) and development finance institution the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) have signed a Master Risk... 


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Altron strengthens growth strategy with new appointments
12th February 2026 By: Natasha Odendaal

JSE-listed Altron Technology Group has strengthened its leadership team with the strategic appointments of Yolanden Moodley as Altron Document Solutions MD and Warren Mande as Netstar chief... 


TAKRAF South Africa MD Richard Spath talks to Engineering News & Mining Weekly at Investing in African Mining Indaba in Cape Town.
TAKRAF highlights partnerships, innovation to drive African mining growth
12th February 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Global mining equipment supplier TAKRAF is positioning collaboration, innovation and full-flowsheet capability at the centre of its African growth strategy, TAKRAF South Africa MD Richard Späth... 


Altron to deliver higher earnings for FY2026
12th February 2026 By: Natasha Odendaal

JSE-listed Altron on Thursday said it expects to post higher earnings for the year ended February 28, 2026. Headline earnings per share (HEPS) from continuing operations and earnings per share... 


London Bullion Market Association CEO Ruth Crowell.
LBMA hopes Rand Refinery’s gold partnership with Ghana is 'first of many'
12th February 2026 By: Martin Creamer

I hope it's the first of many, says London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) CEO Ruth Crowell of the strategic gold partnership that South Africa’s Rand Refinery has entered into with Ghana’s Gold... 


Africa’s cross-border e-commerce boom and the infrastructure needed to power it
11th February 2026

Africa is on the cusp of a significant shift in intra-continental trade, with the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) unlocking a new wave of e-commerce growth driven by mobile-first... 


Libstar category and customer executive Wendy van Zyl
Rialto adds 55 General Mills products to food portfolio, including four international brands
11th February 2026 By: Schalk Burger

Food and beverage products distribution company Rialto – a division of JSE-listed Libstar – has integrated 55 of multinational food company General Mills’ products into its portfolio, which grows... 


Ecobank Sierra Leon MD Sebastian Ashong-Katai and Meya Mining CEO Jan Joubert
Ecobank mobilises $65m in African capital to accelerate Sierra Leone’s mining industry
11th February 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

Financial services provider Ecobank Sierra Leone has announced two key transactions that underline the bank’s ability to mobilise African capital in support of mining projects which drive local... 


From coal to renewables: analysing the dynamic interplay of electrical energy intensity, energy density, and energy mix in south Africa’s evolving industrial landscape
From coal to renewables: analysing the dynamic interplay of electrical energy intensity, energy density, and energy mix in south Africa’s evolving industrial landscape
11th February 2026

By: Prof Vally Padayachee In today's world, characterised by an urgent need for sustainable electrical energy solutions, understanding the fundamental concepts of electrical energy intensity,... 


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Verto suggests financial resilience measures for agribusinesses to maintain export growth
11th February 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Global financial technology firm Verto says the South African agriculture export sector is experiencing a period of robust horticulture-driven growth, with exports projected to have exceeded... 


Alexforbes launches sustainability, impact awards for listed companies
11th February 2026 By: Schalk Burger

Financial services company Alexforbes has launched the yearly Alexforbes Paragon Impact Awards, which is a new initiative recognising leading sustainability and impact performance among JSE top 100... 


SRK Consulting South Africa MD Andrew van Zyl talks to Engineering News & Mining Weekly at Investing in African Mining Indaba in Cape Town
SRK unpacks the importance of collaboration in growing African mining industry
11th February 2026

SRK Consulting is an independent, global network of over 45 consulting practices on six continents. Its experienced engineers and scientists work with clients in multi-disciplinary teams to deliver... 


BME Mining Chemicals GM Lefa Masiuana talks to Engineering News & Mining Weekly at Investing in African Mining Indaba in Cape Town
BME Metallurgy positioned to better serve African mining industry
11th February 2026

BME Metallurgy is the minerals processing division of explosives manufacturer BME, a subsidiary of diversified chemicals group Omnia Holdings. It was previously known as Protea Mining Chemicals... 


Making Solar Possible for Businesses with Asbestos Roofs
Making Solar Possible for Businesses with Asbestos Roofs
11th February 2026

South African businesses urgently need more reliable, lower-cost power. However, asbestos roofing in many older commercial and industrial buildings has become a major barrier to rooftop solar... 


Epson launches Back-to-School campaign with Shakira, supporting South African students’ creativity
Epson launches Back-to-School campaign with Shakira, supporting South African students’ creativity
11th February 2026

Epson, a global leader in sustainable technology solutions, has launched its Back-to-School campaign in South Africa, aimed at supporting creativity and learning for students in local communities.... 


UJ Wom+n in Tech becomes first all-women team to win AAKRUTI Global Design Competition
11th February 2026

The University of Johannesburg (UJ) has reinforced its standing as a hub of future-focused, socially responsive innovation after students from its Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture (FADA)... 


RMB Corvest and Alito Fund 2 Acquires A Majority Stake in Packaging World
RMB Corvest and Alito Fund 2 Acquires A Majority Stake in Packaging World
11th February 2026

RMB Corvest and Alito Fund 2 (“Alito”) have partnered to acquire a majority stake in Packaging World, a leading South African manufacturer of flexible plastic packaging, marking a significant... 


Automation and AI needed for future of mining
10th February 2026 By: Rebecca Campbell

Worldwide, the mining industry, indeed all sectors of the economy, face a major structural limit, warned Microsoft worldwide mining industry leader Joseph Starwood. A large number of people are... 


Unitrans Executive: Agriculture & Mining John Kettlewell talks to Engineering News & Mining Weekly at Investing in African Mining Indaba in Cape Town.
Supply chain solutions provider showcases capabilities at Mining Indaba
10th February 2026 By: Shannon de Ryhove

Integrated logistics and supply chain solutions provider Unitrans is an experienced, multi-disciplinary, services and capabilities provider for major industries operating across Africa. It expertly... 


Pan African Resources solar plant
Pan African signs renewable energy deal to supply 70% of its electricity needs
10th February 2026 By: Darren Parker

JSE- and LSE-listed gold producer Pan African Resources has confirmed that it will achieve a 70% renewable electricity penetration across its operations following the conclusion of a second... 


Donaldson Filtration Sales Director Cameron Diesel talks to Engineering News & Mining Weekly at Investing in African Mining Indaba in Cape Town.
Tech-led filtration products for a wide range of industries
10th February 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Global leader in technology-led filtration products and solutions Donaldson Filtration serves a broad range of industries and advanced markets. Diverse, skilled employees at over 150 locations on... 


Minerals Council South Africa skills head Mustak Ally
Technology transformation is really people transformation – Mining Indaba panelists
10th February 2026 By: Rebecca Campbell

Mining currently faces the challenge of adopting the latest technologies, notably, but not exclusively, AI. This was the topic for a panel discussion on the first day of Investing in African Mining... 


Vertiv and University of Bologna Sign Strategic Agreement for Research, Training and Innovation
Vertiv and University of Bologna Sign Strategic Agreement for Research, Training and Innovation
10th February 2026

Vertiv (NYSE: VRT), a global leader in critical digital infrastructure, has signed a framework collaboration agreement with the University of Bologna, one of Europe's most prestigious academic... 


FLS sales and service head for Africa Bernard Kaninda talks to Engineering News & Mining Weekly at Investing in African Mining Indaba in Cape Town.
FLS strengthening aftermarket support to unlock long-term mining performance
10th February 2026

As mining operations across Africa become more complex, remote and cost-conscious, the role of strong aftermarket and service support is increasingly critical to sustaining performance and... 


 Strengthening the backbone of critical infrastructure - ACTOM’s approach to reliable medium voltage supply
Strengthening the backbone of critical infrastructure - ACTOM’s approach to reliable medium voltage supply
10th February 2026

Many sectors across South Africa and the broader region depend on mission-critical facilities to deliver uninterrupted services. Hospitals, data centres, and large industrial operations cannot... 


Hitachi Global Air Power regional sales manager for sub-Sahara Africa Donald Good
Hitachi Global Air Power builds machines that power industry
10th February 2026

Leading global industrial compressed air manufacturer Hitachi Global Air Power builds the machines that power industry. Headquartered in Michigan City, Indiana, in the US, its compressed air... 


Digital innovations reshaping the future of mining in Africa
Digital innovations reshaping the future of mining in Africa
10th February 2026

By: Johan Coetzee - Strategy and Consulting lead for Resources at Accenture, Africa Africa’s mining sector is stepping into a new era, driven by the accelerating pace of digital transformation.... 


General management and business development director
Matrix showcases solutions that simplify safety and compliance
10th February 2026

Founded in 2006 with a focused goal, protecting miners in underground environments, intelligent business solutions provider Matrix has spent nearly 20 years redefining what mine‑safety equipment... 


Discovery Green CEO Andre Nepgen
Discovery Green sees trader‑led wheeling becoming dominant commercial model in 2026
10th February 2026 By: Terence Creamer

The head of Discovery Green, the renewable-energy trading unit of JSE-listed Discovery, is forecasting that trader‑led wheeling will become the dominant commercial model in the South African... 


Tontrac System Analytics CEO William Butler talks to Engineering News & Mining Weekly at Investing in African Mining Indaba in Cape Town.
Tontrac's offering tailored to the unique demands of mining industry
10th February 2026

Weighbridge automation and access control specialist Tontrac System Analytics, headquartered in South Africa, is committed to technological excellence and operational efficiency. The company's... 


Fast2Mine to exhibit at Mining Indaba 2026, showcasing the next generation of mining operations management
Fast2Mine to exhibit at Mining Indaba 2026, showcasing the next generation of mining operations management
10th February 2026

Fast2Mine, a leading provider of mining operations and fleet management software, is proud to announce its participation as an official exhibitor at Mining Indaba 2026, one of the world’s most... 


Enaex Africa CEO Francisco Baudrand talks to Engineering News & Mining Weekly at Investing in African Mining Indaba in Cape Town
Enaex Africa's expertise translate into real value for African mining operations
10th February 2026

Enaex Africa is a specialist provider of industrial explosives, initiating systems and integrated blasting services to Africa’s mining and quarrying sectors. As part of the global Enaex Group, the... 


ENGIE South Africa’s MD for Renewables and Batteries Sanjeev Mungroo
Policy certainty and open access critical for transmission investment — ENGIE
9th February 2026 By: Shannon de Ryhove

South Africa’s electricity transmission grid is emerging as a central pillar of the country’s energy reform and decarbonisation drive, with global energy group ENGIE positioning itself as a... 


 Dunlop Belting CEO Mbuso Thabethe talks to Engineering News & Mining Weekly at Investing in African Mining Indaba in Cape Town.
Dunlop Belting Products at Mining Indaba 2026
9th February 2026

Local manufacturer Dunlop Belting Products (DBP) is South Africa’s largest and only majority Black-owned manufacturer of conveyor belts, proudly holding Level 1 B-BBEE status. With a legacy... 


MechProTech Director: Group Technical & Business Development Evan Bird talks to Engineering News & Mining Weekly at Investing in African Mining Indaba in Cape Town.
MechProTech engineers the future of modular mineral processing
9th February 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

In an industry defined by vast distances and challenging terrains, the ability to innovate and adapt is paramount. MechProTech is an emerging global player by embracing this very principle,... 


Afrirent acquires Busmark to expand its transport portfolio
9th February 2026 By: Schalk Burger

Fleet management services company Afrirent has acquired bus manufacturer Busmark as part of Busmark's exit from business rescue as a going concern. The transaction is part of Afrirent’s strategic... 


WEG Africa Sales & Marketing Executive Director Rodrigo Cetenareski talks to Engineering News & Mining Weekly at Investing in African Mining Indaba in Cape Town.
Electric motor manufacturer highlights range of products for global client base
9th February 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Global solutions provider of industrial electrical technologies WEG was founded in 1961 and has grown into one of the largest electric motor manufacturers in the world, producing more than... 


Climate-Smart Horticulture Production Manual for Small-Scale Farmers Launched
9th February 2026

Small-scale farmers across Southern Africa are facing mounting climate risks from unpredictable rainfall and droughts, to declining soil health and pest pressures. In response, Solidaridad has... 


Multotec Africa MD Peter Mbada
Multotec's commitment to innovation in building Africa's mining future
9th February 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

As a leading mineral processing solutions provider, Multotec delivers an extensive portfolio of advanced products that boost efficiency and elevate performance across mining operations. At Mining... 


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