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Ruthenium crystal
Ultra-rare metal rides AI boom as commodities star performer
17th July 2025 By: Bloomberg

Thanks to the boom in artificial intelligence, an ultra-rare element you’ve probably never heard of is one of this year’s best-performing raw materials. Ruthenium, a silvery gray mineral, has... 


Group executive for generation Bheki Nxumalo
Eskom finalising PPP framework for 5 GW just energy transition pipeline
16th July 2025 By: Terence Creamer

Eskom reports that repowering projects with a combined capacity of 5 GW are currently under development across six coal power station sites and that it is aiming to implement 2 GW by 2026, mostly... 


Construction and infrastructure excellence recognised at this year’s Big 5 Construct South Africa and South Africa Infrastructure & Water Expo in Johannesburg
15th July 2025

The 2025 edition of Big 5 Construct South Africa, co-located with the inaugural South Africa Infrastructure & Water Expo, concluded in Johannesburg, following three days of high-impact networking,... 


BHP steps up electrification push with two battery collaboration MoUs
14th July 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Diversified mining major BHP is stepping up its electrification efforts through preliminary agreements with two leading Chinese battery companies, aimed at expanding the use of battery technologies... 


Stellar extends MoU on infrastructure adjacent to Heemskrik project
14th July 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Minerals explorer and developer Stellar Resources has extended a memorandum of understanding (MoU) over the Comstock plant site for another six months, as it evaluates the potential to integrate... 


Athena joins Warradarge, Fenix in green iron venture in WA
Athena joins Warradarge, Fenix in green iron venture in WA
14th July 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

ASX-listed Athena Resources has signed a memorandum of understanding with Warradarge Energy and Fenix Resources to develop a green iron project in Western Australia’s Mid West. The three parties... 


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Global oil supply outpaces demand growth as inventories, geopolitical tensions rise – report
11th July 2025 By: Darren Parker

According to the International Energy Agency’s (IEA’s) July 2025 ‘Oil Market Report’, global oil demand is forecast to rise by 700 000 bbl/d this year, marking its lowest increase since 2009,... 


We are partnering with C&I Energy & Storage Summit Zambia 2025
We are partnering with C&I Energy & Storage Summit Zambia 2025
11th July 2025

Creamer Media is pleased to announce its official media partnership with the C&I Energy & Storage Summit Zambia, taking place 27–28 August 2025 at The Taj Hotel in Lusaka.  This high-impact summit... 


Global EV sales set for record year; emerging market sales booming – BloombergNEF
Global EV sales set for record year; emerging market sales booming – BloombergNEF
11th July 2025 By: Irma Venter

BloombergNEF’s (BNEF’s) yearly ‘Electric Vehicle Outlook’ study expects nearly 22-million battery electric and plug-in hybrid vehicle sales – EV sales – this year, up 25% from last year, as the... 


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Company focuses on metallurgical testwork optimisation
11th July 2025

In Johannesburg, South Africa, where a gold rush once fuelled the establishment of this major city, mineral processing technology company Maelgwyn South Africa (MSA) is keeping the legacy alive by... 


Spanish blackout puts renewables in the crossfire
11th July 2025 By: Saliem Fakir

I went to Spain many years ago and visited the impressive Red Electrica, a world-class national grid and transmission system operator (TSO) that is partially State owned. Red Electrica notes on its... 


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Energy investments could increase SEZ attractiveness
11th July 2025 By: Nadine Ramdass

Strategic investment in industrial energy ecosystems is essential to enhance cost effectiveness, global competitiveness and the resilience of South Africa’s special economic zones (SEZs), thereby... 


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SEZ targets expansions, increased investment
11th July 2025 By: Nadine Ramdass

Building on its positive impact, the Dube TradePort Special Economic Zone (SEZ), in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, is expanding key infrastructure, with an overarching goal of enhancing industrial... 


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Hybar solar and energy storage project, US
11th July 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Newly formed Green & Clean Power plans to build a behind-the-meter solar installation and a battery energy storage system to initially power its sister company, Hybar. 


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Sunstone Solar, US
11th July 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

The project will be one of the largest renewable-energy projects in the US, if built to its intended capacity.  


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Coega green ammonia project, South Africa – update
11th July 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

The final stage of development has started with the release of requests for proposals to 15 shortlisted engineering, procurement and construction firms. 


Aerial view of the Karlawinda project
Karlawinda gold project expansion, Australia – update
11th July 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

The process plant design scope has advanced to about 60% completion and procurement works of critical path items are continuing.  


Drill rig at the Twin Hills gold project
Twin Hills gold project, Namibia – update
11th July 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Exploration and development company Osino Resources has awarded a contract for the delivery of key process equipment. 


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Goulamina lithium project, Mali – update
11th July 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Australian lithium hopeful Leo Lithium has confirmed receipt of the final proceeds from the sale of its interest in the project. 


Image of a solar, wind, battery operation
Energy Fields, South Africa – update
11th July 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Energy Fields will be able to supply about 3.6 TWh/y from its solar PV and wind generators, and between 1.12 TWh/y and 1.4 TWh/y from the battery energy storage system. 


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Natrium reactor and energy storage system, US – update
11th July 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

The anticipated issuance date for the final environmental-impact statement and safety evaluation for the Construction Permit Application has been amended. 


First copper anode production from Kamoa-Kakula’s state-of-the-art, on-site copper smelter is expected in October
Kamoa-Kakula Copper Complex, Democratic Republic of Congo – update
11th July 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Ivanhoe Mines has reported that the Phase 1, 2 and 3 concentrators have milled a total 3.62-million tonnes of ore. 


Image of drill core from the Kola potash project
Kola potash project, Congo-Brazzaville
11th July 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

An optimised definitive feasibility study has projected a life-of-mine of 23 years.  


Holistic view, specific green transition strategies can deliver growth for African industries
10th July 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Rather than adopting green innovations just for the sake of it, Africa must focus on the sustainable growth that can be achieved through the local use of green technologies and innovations across... 


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Majodina outlines in budget vote the work on bulk water projects that is ongoing
10th July 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

While the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) progresses the establishment of the South African National Water Resources Infrastructure Agency (NWRIA), it continues to ensure that investment... 


A diesel vehicle being refuelled
Nigeria's Dangote refinery plans 1.6 million barrels fuel storage tanks in Namibia, sources say
10th July 2025 By: Reuters

Nigeria's Dangote petroleum refinery will construct storage tanks in Namibia to hold at least 1.6-million barrels of gasoline and diesel to supply refined fuel to Southern Africa, two sources told... 


Galaxy Z Fold7
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7: Raising the Bar for Smartphones
9th July 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The most advanced Galaxy Z series yet, seamlessly blending precision engineering and powerful intelligence to elevate everyday interactions – all in its thinnest and lightest design to date  


Huawei eKit Forum at Huawei South Africa Connect 2025
Huawei eKit unveils suite of products to propel digital and intelligent transformation
9th July 2025

Huawei eKit officially launched a full suite of more than 20 new products tailored to empower South Africa’s small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with the tools they need to scale, innovate,... 


Rolls-Royce Power Systems sees data centres as one of the emerging new markets in Africa
9th July 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

Rolls-Royce Power Systems, the Germany-based business of renowned propulsion and power systems group Rolls-Royce, sees data centres as a significant emerging market in Africa, including South... 


Schneider Electric launches its first Innovation Hub in Africa
Schneider Electric launches its first Innovation Hub in Africa
9th July 2025

Energy and automation company Schneider Electric launched its first Innovation Hub in Africa at its new head office in Midrand, Gauteng. The Innovation Hub now forms part of Schneider Electric’s... 


Thousands gather for opening of IFAT Africa and analytica Lab Africa 2025 in Midrand
9th July 2025

International and cross-sectoral collaboration will be key to addressing South Africa’s water and infrastructure challenges, according to speakers at the official opening of the fifth edition of... 


US President Donald Trump
Trump says US to impose 50% tariff on copper imports, copper futures jump
9th July 2025 By: Reuters

President Donald Trump said he will announce a 50% tariff on copper on Tuesday, hoping to boost US production of a metal critical to electric vehicles, military hardware, the power grid and many... 


Dundee awarded enviro licence for Loma Larga
8th July 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Toronto-listed Dundee Precious Metals (DPM)has been granted an environmental licence for exploitation for the Loma Larga project, in Ecuador, paving the way for the company to prepare for formal... 


Barrick president and CE Mark Bristow
Twiga partnership continues to deliver growth, shared value – Barrick
7th July 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Five years after its formation, the Twiga partnership between TSX-listed Barrick Mining Corporation and the government of Tanzania continues to redefine the role of mining in national development,... 


Huawei representatives and SADV’s Managing Executive Venita Engelbrecht Launching iFTTR OptiXstar F50 series
Huawei launches next-gen fibre-to-the-room solution to accelerate intelligent connectivity
7th July 2025

During Huawei South Africa Connect 2025, Huawei officially launched the iFTTR OptiXstar F50 series, the country’s latest “Fibre-to-the-Room (FTTR)+X” solution for intelligent, all-optical smart... 


Solar & Storage Live Cape Town returns to CTICC this October, bringing the energy sector’s brightest minds together
Solar & Storage Live Cape Town returns to CTICC this October, bringing the energy sector’s brightest minds together
7th July 2025

Cape Town will once again play host to Africa’s most anticipated clean energy event as Solar & Storage Live Cape Town returns to the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) on 15–16... 


Sebastiaan Surie of CFM (left), South Africa President Cyril Ramaphosa (centre) and Hive Hydrogen chairperson Thulani Gcabashe at the Green Hydrogen Summit.
Hive Hydrogen requests proposals for $5.8bn Coega Green Ammonia Project
7th July 2025 By: Martin Creamer

The final stage of development for the Coega Green Ammonia Project at Nelson Mandela Bay in the Eastern Cape commenced today with the release of the request for proposals (RfPs) to 15 shortlisted... 


Empowering the future of African mining
Empowering the future of African mining
4th July 2025

(Virtual Showroom) The mining industry stands at a crossroads, where embracing innovation is no longer optional but essential. As  Mining Indaba 2025 explores the theme of ‘Future-Proofing African... 


Proline 10 The new flowmeter line
4th July 2025

Uncompromisingly simple – user-friendly and intuitive over the entire device life cycle In many cases, industrial process plants include hundreds or even thousands of measuring devices.... 


Govt, private sector must collaborate on EV infrastructure missing from Transport budget – CHARGE
4th July 2025 By: Schalk Burger

It is time to open meaningful collaboration between government and the private sector to scale up electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure to benefit all South Africans, sustainable EV... 


A truck transporting copper
Copper snags in Peru highlight rising clout of informal miners
4th July 2025 By: Bloomberg

Copper transport disruptions this week in Peru underscore the growing impact of informal mining on global mining corporations that operate in the Andean nation. Frustrated by regulatory... 


A water tower against a blue sky with white clouds.
Sensors help prevent pipe bursts
4th July 2025 By: Devina Haripersad

Ageing pipelines in cities often experience pressure fluctuations that can lead to bursts and costly repairs. For municipalities in South Africa, maintaining the integrity of water infrastructure... 


SEW-EURODRIVE's IE3 motor
KZN branch key driver of growth, self-sustainability for motors group
4th July 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Having continuously invested in its assembly capability and developing independence from the national grid and municipal water systems, gear units and motors supplier SEW-EURODRIVE’s KwaZulu-Natal... 


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