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Focus: PC220 - what can be done by OEMs to encourage tiltrotator adoption and purchase in the UK
Focus: PC220 - what can be done by OEMs to encourage tiltrotator adoption and purchase in the UK
29th October 2025

The construction industry is constantly seeking ways to increase efficiency, productivity, and safety on the jobsite. While excavators remain the core of earthmoving operations, attachments like... 


Africa’s Biggest Sustainability Event Sparks a Movement — Not Just a Conversation
Africa’s Biggest Sustainability Event Sparks a Movement — Not Just a Conversation
29th October 2025

As the curtains closed on the 2025 Sustainability & ESG Africa Conference (SEACon) at the Sandton Convention Centre, one message rang loud and clear: Africa is not slowing down on sustainability —... 


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Awards celebrate South Africa’s eco-champions
29th October 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

The 2025 Eco-Logic Awards celebrated South Africa's ecologically intelligent champions for their contributions to protecting and preserving the planet at the yearly awards ceremony held at the Two... 


Solareff sells its majority shareholding in GridCars
Solareff sells its majority shareholding in GridCars
29th October 2025 By: Irma Venter

Renewable-energy group Solareff has sold its majority shareholding in electric vehicle (EV) charging network operator GridCars. Solareff says this means that the company will also step back from... 


Jan Aichinger
Paruk Group signs order for 100 electric buses from MAN South Africa
29th October 2025 By: Irma Venter

The Paruk Group has ordered 100 fully electric city buses from MAN Truck & Bus South Africa (MAN SA). This is the German mobility group’s largest e-bus order outside Europe to date. 


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Competition Commission approves merger within the local aerospace, defence sector
29th October 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

The Competition Commission announced on Wednesday that it had approved the takeover of Paramount Aerospace Holdings by Aerospace Holdings. “The commission is of the view that the proposed... 


Take control of your environmental compliance with EnviroSys 9.4
Take control of your environmental compliance with EnviroSys 9.4
29th October 2025

Global information management software company, acQuire Technology Solutions (acQuire), has unveiled EnviroSys 9.4, delivering improved ways for environmental professionals to manage, identify,... 


Balwin CE Steve Brookes
Balwin builds on residential market recovery with strong performance
28th October 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

JSE-listed Balwin Properties has reported encouraging results for the six months ended August 31, supported by a lower interest rate cycle, enhanced loan affordability and improved sentiment from... 


CESA CEO Chris Campbell
Transport challenges demand sincere cross-government commitment – Cesa
28th October 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

South Africa’s transport challenges demand a holistic, long-term approach that integrates planning, technical expertise and governance across all levels of government, says industry body Consulting... 


Rand Water’s Water Wise launches outreach initiative to tackle community water shortages
28th October 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

Water utility Rand Water’s Water Wise is launching the ‘Drop-by-Drop Water Conservation Outreach’, calling for urgent and united community action as many township communities experience daily water... 


Director General of the Zambia Development Agency Albert Halwampa
Zambia Economic and Trade Cooperation Exchange Conference: Strengthens Bilateral Ties and Investment Momentum
28th October 2025

The Intercontinental Hotel Lusaka hosted the China (Shaanxi) Zambia Economic and Trade Cooperation Exchange Conference, a landmark event aimed at deepening bilateral relations and unlocking new... 


Prevention at a systemic level required to tackle water mafias
28th October 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

While severe penalties are necessary to combat damage to water infrastructure, there is a need to focus on prevention by securing water installations and assets, says Water Institute of Southern... 


Springbok solar project reaches commercial operation ahead of schedule
28th October 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Renewable energy company the SOLA Group's 195 MW Springbok solar power project, in Virginia, in the Free State, has achieved an early commercial operation date. The multi-buyer, flexible energy... 


11,000 Registered Attendees, 120 Countries, 500+ speakers: Record smashed, organisers set sights on even bigger IMARC 2026
11,000 Registered Attendees, 120 Countries, 500+ speakers: Record smashed, organisers set sights on even bigger IMARC 2026
28th October 2025

Organisers of Australia’s largest-ever gathering of the world’s mining and resource leaders have set their sights on cementing it as one of the top four global industry events, following a... 


Harmony Gold chairperson Dr Patrice Motsepe.
Harmony Gold committed to creating lasting socioeconomic impact, says Motsepe
28th October 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Harmony Gold is committed to creating lasting socioeconomic impact, Dr Patrice Motsepe, the chairperson of South Africa’s largest producer of gold by volume, has highlighted in the latest suite of... 


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China levels the playing field with its platinum VAT reform - Heraeus
27th October 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

China announced a major policy adjustment last week with the removal of its long-standing value-added tax (VAT) exemption on platinum imports, global technology group Heraeus Precious Metals states... 


Ramaco to create US critical minerals stockpile at Wyoming mine
Ramaco to create US critical minerals stockpile at Wyoming mine
27th October 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

US coal and critical minerals producer Ramaco Resources has approved plans to establish what it calls the first national strategic stockpile of rare earth elements (REE) and critical minerals at... 


DoT opens RFI process for passenger rail, including long-distance projects
DoT opens RFI process for passenger rail, including long-distance projects
27th October 2025 By: Irma Venter

The Department of Transport (DoT) has kickstarted a request-for-information (RFI) process for private companies interested in investing in South Africa’s passenger-rail system. Speaking at a media... 


Power quality audits are crucial to unlocking energy efficiency and reliability in the CPG industry
Power quality audits are crucial to unlocking energy efficiency and reliability in the CPG industry
27th October 2025

By: Wesley Govender - Digital Power Services at Schneider Electric In the fast-paced and highly competitive Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industry, the efficiency and reliability of manufacturing... 


FUCHS sets new standards in sustainability with certified Product Carbon Footprint tool
27th October 2025 By: Dimpho Madiba

The FUCHS Group, which operates globally in the lubricants sector, has introduced a groundbreaking milestone in sustainability: a certified, automated tool for transparent calculation of the... 


‘We can build a future where energy is not just available, but intelligent’ – Schneider Electric CEO unveils his vision for company’s future
27th October 2025

By: Olivier Blum  Schneider Electric, a global energy technology leader, opened its annual Innovation Summit in Copenhagen, hosting more than 5,000 customers, policymakers, employees, and industry... 


RMA Automotive conversions provide Toyota Quantum with full-time 4WD functionality
RMA Automotive conversions provide Toyota Quantum with full-time 4WD functionality
27th October 2025

In a significant development for the local automotive conversion industry, RMA Automotive has extended its range of vehicle conversion solutions to include the Toyota Quantum all-wheel drive (4WD)... 


A Weba cascade chute installed at a coal mine in Mpumalanga, designed to control material flow and minimise dust and spillage
Weba Chute Systems MD unpacks industry shift in transfer point design
27th October 2025

As mining operations push for greater efficiency, safety and sustainability, the role of transfer points has moved from the periphery to the forefront of materials handling strategy. Mark Baller,... 


US, China talks sketch out rare earths, tariff pause for Trump and Xi to consider
27th October 2025 By: Reuters

Top Chinese and US economic officials on Sunday hashed out the framework of a trade deal for US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping to decide on later this week that would pause... 


VAMCOSA offers local valve solutions to reduce the risk in challenging applications
VAMCOSA offers local valve solutions to reduce the risk in challenging applications
24th October 2025

The Valve and Actuator Manufacturers Cluster of South Africa (VAMCOSA) was formed in July 2011 and works closely with the DTIC to keep the sector designated and promote supporting locally... 


Engen Helps Power Marikana North High School
Engen Helps Power Marikana North High School
24th October 2025

Engen, in collaboration with Tharisa Mines, is proud to announce the rollout of a cutting-edge solar power system at Marikana North High School, marking another milestone in the company’s ongoing... 


Two landmark exhibitions set to transform industrial technology and renewable energy in South Africa
Two landmark exhibitions set to transform industrial technology and renewable energy in South Africa
24th October 2025

South Africa’s industrial and clean energy sectors celebrated a landmark moment today with the official launch of RE+ South Africa 2026 and the Cape Industrial Technology Exhibition (CITE) 2027.... 


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Hydrogen peroxide emulsions rolled out to SADC markets
24th October 2025 By: Donna Slater

Explosives and blasting company BME and Sweden-based explosives company Hypex Bio Explosives Technology (Hypex Bio) have advanced their partnership beyond Canada by initiating an infrastructure and... 


A group of people stood in front of a large solar panel cutting a large red ribbon to commemorate the commissioning of a solar plant.
Namibia’s first solar wheeling project commissioned
24th October 2025

The 10 MW Maxwell solar plant, which represents a “ground-breaking step” in Namibia’s transition to renewable energy and “serves as a model for future public-private power partnerships”, has been... 


an aerial view of the 195 MW solar PV Springbok Solar Power Project, in Virginia, in the Free State
Virtual wheeling PPA a first in Africa
24th October 2025 By: Halima Frost

Although the virtual wheeling power purchase agreement (PPA) between telecommunications company Vodacom and renewable energy company SOLA Group draws inspiration from international corporate PPA... 


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Company gears up for framework launch
24th October 2025 By: Halima Frost

In anticipation of the formal launch of the South African Wholesale Electricity Market (SAWEM) and the Balance Responsible Party (BRP) framework, engineering business and IT enabler for the... 


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Climate goals weighed against economic realities
24th October 2025 By: Devina Haripersad

South Africa’s mining industry is being positioned as a contributor to and an enabler of, the country’s climate transition, while its role in sustaining economic growth and jobs is also being... 


Construction of LHWP’s Senqu Bridge enters final lap
24th October 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

Construction of the Senqu bridge, a part of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP), is nearing completion, ensuring the connection of communities across the Polihali reservoir. Once the... 


Global Citizen CEO Hugh Evans, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Pele Energy Group CEO Gqi Raoleka
Pele Energy Group champions inclusive energy transition at global citizen summit
24th October 2025

Pele Energy Group reaffirmed its commitment to inclusive and sustainable energy development during the Global Citizen NOW: Impact Sessions held in New York. Representing South Africa and the... 


Betting big on Ecoterms
24th October 2025 By: Riaan de Lange

Yes, you read correctly; it’s not a spelling error. Were you thinking that instead of the ‘E’ there should have been an ‘In’, and therefore it should read ‘Incoterms®’? As to why ‘Ecoterms’ is... 


PPE, the forgotten armour that silently protects and engenders safety culture
24th October 2025

While most people fail to think about personal protective equipment (PPE) until they have to, until someone gets hurt, it is more than gloves, goggles, or steel-toed boots. It is the frontline... 


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Tailings retreatment has emerged as core part of modern mining
24th October 2025 By: Schalk Burger

While the viability of retreating mine tailings remains a key consideration – both for reprocessing these mining by-products and for determining the end-use of any reclaimed land – it has... 


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Sustaining Growth
24th October 2025 By: Terence Creamer

It is now widely accepted that we live in a misinformation era – one where it has become acceptable, even fashionable, to be anti-science. Scientific consensus is making way for conspiracy... 


Innovation at the core of XCMG Green Summit 2025
Innovation at the core of XCMG Green Summit 2025
24th October 2025

The XCMG Green Summit 2025, held in Xuzhou and Hulunbuir, in China, brought together mining industry leaders from across the world to experience first-hand how innovation and sustainability are... 


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Tailings retreatment has emerged as core part of modern mining
24th October 2025 By: Schalk Burger

While the viability of retreating mine tailings remains a key consideration – both for reprocessing these mining by-products and for determining the end-use of any reclaimed land – it has... 


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Zanaga iron-ore project, Congo-Brazzaville
24th October 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Zanaga Iron Ore Company has confirmed the project's strong viability.  


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SlimSun Too Solar development, South Africa – update
24th October 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

The first phase of the development is in its final commissioning stage. 


OUTA CEO Wayne Duvenage
Outa welcomes new, simpler Eskom SSEG regulation
23rd October 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Civil society anticorruption lobby organisation the Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (Outa) welcomes State-owned power utility Eskom’s decision to ease red tape around the registration of residential... 


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