London-listed mining services company Capital has concluded formal negotiations and has signed a mining services contract with Reko Diq Mining Pakistan – operated by  Canadian miner Barrick Gold... 

Essential Strategies for Adapting to South Africa's Water and Energy Challenges Johannesburg’s ongoing water crisis now mirrors the country’s energy challenges. Some areas have gone without water... 

A new sun-tracking system, which could uplift the performance of South Africa’s concentrated solar power (CSP) plants, is attracting attention. CSPs, which use mirrors to convert sunlight into... 

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) on Tuesday opened a third sluice gate at the Vaal dam to increase water outflows and manage inflows. The Vaal dam water level is currently at 107.30%,... 

By: Alexandra Mattisson Reliance on backup power systems and electric vehicles (EVs) in South Africa has surged due to persistent load-shedding, frequent power outages, and rising fuel prices.... 

By: Erick Wessels - Sales Director, RS South Africa The transport sector is responsible for an increasing share of the world’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and, from 2010 to 2019, it was the... 

ASX-listed Lotus Resources has signed two agreements with the Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (Escom) to facilitate connection of the Kayelekera uranium project to the national grid. The... 

Mining operations rely heavily on the efficiency and reliability of their equipment, and fuel cleanliness plays a crucial role in minimising downtime and reducing costs. A recent webinar hosted by... 

ASX-listed Jindalee Lithium has engaged corporate advisers to accelerate global engagement with potential funding partners for its McDermitt lithium project, following the completion of a... 

The renewable energy industry, particularly in South Africa, is undergoing a rapid transformation, with both opportunities and challenges. This year, several key trends will shape the sector,... 

Independent power producer Globeleq has appointed interim CEO Jonathan Hoffman as its permanent Group CEO following a thorough and extensive search process that evaluated internal and external... 

NYSE- and TSX-listed Nouveau Monde Graphite )NMG) has released an updated feasibility study for its Phase-2 integrated graphite production, covering the Matawinie mine and Bécancour battery... 

Johannesburg-based AngloGold Ashanti has advanced its decarbonisation strategy with the completion of the Tropicana renewables project, establishing the largest hybrid power system in Australia’s... 

Enlit Africa, the continent’s foremost gathering for the power, energy and water sectors, is to Cape Town from 20-22 May 2025, under the bold theme Challenge the Status Quo. Convening industry... 

Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa and the South African Wind Energy Association (SAWEA) have welcomed Cabinet’s decision this week to approve the South African Renewable... 

Enlit Africa, the continent’s foremost gathering for the power, energy and water sectors, is to Cape Town from 20-22 May 2025, under the bold theme Challenge the Status Quo. Convening industry... 

The successful development, well under way, of what is Botswana’s third coal mine is in no small part down to the contribution of professional services by independent geological consultants Gemecs,... 

The South African pulp and paper sector continues to play a vital role in the country’s economy, providing essential materials for packaging, printing and hygiene products, as well as innovative... 

Photon Renewable Energy, a subsidiary of clean energy solutions provider Photon Energy Group, is developing a 250 MW concentrated solar PV plant with 150 MW (1.8 GWh, 12 hours) of thermal... 

GPF, a joint venture of energy and chemical storage provider VTTI and renewable feedstock trader Connex intends, to be one of the biggest, independent, renewable feedstock pretreatment plants in... 

The Swedish Nuclear Fuel and Waste Management Company plans to build a spent fuel repository with a storage capacity of about 180 000 m3. 

Battery materials company Euro Manganese has secured a key designation for its Chvaletice project. 

Vancouver-based  B2Gold Corp has completed one of the largest off-grid solar/heavy fuel oil hybrid power plants in the world. 

Developer of mineral resource projects in Malawi, Sovereign Metals, has engaged Petra Capital to raise capital for the development of the project. 

Kusile’s final unit – Unit 6 – has been synced to the national grid. 

Crane manufacturer Konecranes has introduced the D-series electric chain hoist, which is engineered for industries requiring high-performance lifting solutions with enhanced safety, efficiency and... 

London-listed mining, drilling, maintenance and geochemical analysis solutions provider Capital has reported a 53.5% year-on-year decline in basic earnings per share (EPS) to $0.089 in 2024, from... 

Following its oversight visit to the Strategic Fuel Fund (SFF) this week, the Portfolio Committee on Mineral and Petroleum Resources has raised concern about the “insufficient” strategic fuel... 

Cabinet has finally approved the South African Renewable Energy Masterplan (SAREM), which will seek to leverage green industrialisation opportunities from the country’s deployment of wind, solar... 

NYSE- and Aim-listed gold miner Caledonia Mining has reported that it has been making good progress on the feasibility study for the Bilboes project, in Zimbabwe, with the support of DRA Projects... 

Local steel consumption needs to be ramped up significantly through the execution of mooted infrastructure projects, by both the public and private sectors, Hot Dip Galvanizers Association of... 

You may have heard of lithium-ion batteries, but did you know these compact powerhouses aren’t just used to power fitness trackers, smartwatches, and other wearable devices? SafeQuip, a leading... 

Astron Energy, a unit of global commodity trader Glencore, will invest up to R6-billion to install new equipment and become compliant with South Africa's cleaner fuel specifications ahead of a 2027... 

Providing a project update on its Moma titanium minerals mine in norther Mozambique, JSE-listed Kenmare Resources MD Tom Hickey says the upgrade of Wet Concentrator Plant (WCP) A, and its... 

The ‘Renewable Capacity Statistics 2025’ report released by global organisation the International Renewable Energy Agency (Irena) shows a 585 GW increase in renewable power capacity during 2024,... 

Metair CEO Paul O’Flaherty has agreed to extend his term until December 31, 2028. “We are very pleased that Paul has agreed to extend his tenure,” says Metair chairperson Thandeka Mgoduso. 

At the 2025 edition of its annual, sustainable aerospace-focused, Airbus Summit, the Europe-based global major aerospace and defence group reaffirmed its commitment to develop and market a... 

Electrical equipment manufacturer WEG Africa is showcasing its latest innovations in solar power generation and energy storage solutions at Solar & Storage Live Africa 2025 at the Johannesburg Expo... 

Blue ammonia production company Suiso and the Council for Geoscience (CGS) have entered into a collaboration to research South Africa’s subsurface potential for carbon capture and green hydrogen... 

Integrated renewable energy solutions company BYD Energy Storage introduced a new BYD Battery-Box LV5.0+ at booth B214 at Solar and Storage Live Africa, in Johannesburg, on March 25. This new... 

Takealot’s integration of solar energy and battery storage marks a progression towards cost-efficient, “powered by sunshine” logistics systems. Online retail giant Takealot, in collaboration with... 

IBC SOLAR, a leading full-service provider of solar energy solutions, is expanding its presence and activities in the African market through the acquisition of SOLARWORLD Africa. This merger offers...