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Steel tanks aid safe storage
4th July 2025

Water security continues to emerge as a critical concern for both municipalities and industries, as countries across Southern Africa face persistent water outages, supply disruptions and... 


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Test lab achieves Africa-first accreditation
4th July 2025

Distribution and power transformer designer and manufacturer Actom Power Transformers, a division of Actom has celebrated its recent recommendation for accreditation as the only SANAS-certified... 


Mobile industry must accelerate emissions cuts to meet 2050 net-zero goal – report
4th July 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

While the mobile industry's operational emissions are steadily declining, mobile operators must accelerate efforts to halve industry emissions by 2030 to remain on track towards net zero by 2050.... 


Cape Town’s own-build solar plant on track for year-end completion
4th July 2025 By: Irma Venter

The City of Cape Town’s Atlantis solar PV plant has, to date, seen the installation of around 2 400 solar panels out of the planned 12 850 panels as part of this R200-million renewable-energy... 


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Battery energy storage system projects, US
4th July 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

RWE Clean Energy is building an energy storage system with a storage capacity of 900 MWh. 


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Vareš silver project, Bosnia and Herzegovina – update
4th July 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

ASX- and LSE-listed Adriatic Metals has achieved commercial production. 


Location map of the Bengwenyama project
Bengwenyama platinum group metals project, South Africa – update
4th July 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

No objections have been raised with regard to the recently granted environmental authorisation for a mining right and related infrastructural development activities at the project. 


Minerals Budget Vote 2025 under way in Parliament.
Hazardous, illegal mine openings shut, rehabilitation sharpened, Parliament hears
3rd July 2025 By: Martin Creamer

South Africa’s derelict and ownerless mine rehabilitation programme has gone beyond rehabilitation to include the closure of hazardous old shaft openings as well as apertures created by illegal... 


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Sungrow, WBHO collaborate on sub-Saharan Africa’s largest renewable-energy project
3rd July 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Global inverter and energy storage system provider Sungrow, is partnering with South African construction group WBHO in sub-Saharan Africa’s largest renewable energy project. Sungrow says its... 


Opinion: Gas-to-power a wrong turn in South Africa’s energy transition
Opinion: Gas-to-power a wrong turn in South Africa’s energy transition
3rd July 2025

In this opinion article, Dr Jonty Cogger and Paul Wani Lado, attorneys at the Centre for Environmental Rights, argue that the ‘gas cliff’  should not be used as a justification for building... 


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Drilling results at Kibali extend scale, life-of-mine
3rd July 2025 By: Darren Parker

NYSE- and TSX-listed Barrick Mining Corporation reports that drilling results from the ARK-KCD corridor at its Kibali gold mine, in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), serve to strengthen... 


Image of the EST-Floattech Octopus lithium-iron-phosphate module
Sustainable battery systems for maritime and industrial applications
3rd July 2025

Dutch energy storage systems provider for maritime and industrial applications, EST-Floattech, has announced the expansion of its Octopus series with the introduction of lithium-iron-phosphate... 


The nitrogen fix for industrial headaches
The nitrogen fix for industrial headaches
3rd July 2025

In many heavy industries, nitrogen does not grab headlines but it quietly plays one of the most critical roles on site. Whether you are blanketing flammable liquids, purging pipelines or preventing... 


Fluorite ore
CleanTech secures fluorspar tenements in Kentucky
2nd July 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

TSX-V-listed CleanTech Vanadium Mining Corporation has entered into a binding option to purchase agreement with an arms-length private party to acquire the mineral rights to the Campbell, Crotser... 


Africa’s pragmatic approach to AI and how data centres are enabling it
Africa’s pragmatic approach to AI and how data centres are enabling it
2nd July 2025

By: Ben Selier - Vice President, Secure Power for Anglophone Africa at Schneider Electric As with all things in life, there’s initial fanfare which eventually tapers into a more realistic, even... 


Energy Council of South Africa CEO James Mackay
Energy Council views launch of wholesale electricity market as key to sustaining reform momentum
2nd July 2025 By: Terence Creamer

The Energy Council of South Africa is strongly supportive of the goal of launching the initial phase of the South African Wholesale Electricity Market  (SAWEM) in early 2026, arguing that the... 


Minerals Council South Africa CEO Mzila Mthenjane.
Well-endowed South Africa has huge opportunity ‘right now’ to grow mining sector
1st July 2025 By: Martin Creamer

South Africa has a huge opportunity “right now” to grow its mining sector so that mining is able to provide prosperity for the entire nation, Minerals Council South Africa CEO Mzila Mthenjane... 


Auric Mining buys land package from WIN Metals to facilitate Munda gold mine
1st July 2025 By: Darren Parker

ASX-listed Auric Mining has reached an agreement with fellow listed WIN Metals to acquire a package of assets related to its Munda gold mine, in Western Australia. The transaction includes all... 


Astral chicken farm
Astral starts vaccinating broiler breeding chickens in Gauteng
1st July 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Integrated poultry producer Astral Foods has been granted a permit by the Department of Agriculture (DoA) to vaccinate one of its broiler breeding flocks against High Pathogenic Avian Influenza... 


Globeleq CEO Jonathan Hoffman
South Africa’s largest standalone battery storage project advances to financial close
1st July 2025 By: Terence Creamer

Africa’s largest standalone battery energy storage system (BESS) project, the 153 MW/ 612 MWh Red Sands project in the Northern Cape, has reached financial close, having raised some R5.4-billion in... 


Adriatic Metals declares commercial production at Vareš
Adriatic Metals declares commercial production at Vareš
1st July 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX- and LSE-listed Adriatic Metals said on Tuesday it had achieved commercial production at its Vareš silver operation in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The company declared commercial production after... 


Pensana completes extended processing plant area at Longonjo
30th June 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Rare earths developer Pensana has reported that the completion of the extended processing plant plot area on its Longonjo rare earths refinery project, in Angola, lays the groundwork for... 


Vale defines part of Carajas investment plan execution
Vale defines part of Carajas investment plan execution
30th June 2025 By: Reuters

Brazil's Vale, one of the world's largest iron-ore producers, has decided how to spend half of the planned 70-billion reais in investments under its "new Carajas programme", according to a company... 


Port of Ngqura
TNPA issues RFP for Port of Ngqura terminal operator
27th June 2025 By: Darren Parker

State-owned Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has issued a request for proposals (RFP) for the appointment of a terminal operator to fund, design, develop, construct, operate, maintain and... 


At the signing ceremony from left to right: Khanyiso Zihlangu (Project Officer, IPP Office), Antony Phillipson (British High Commissioner to South Africa), Lena Mangondo (Head of Legal Department, IPP Office), Jonathan Hoffman (CEO, Globeleq), Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa (Minister of Electricity & Energy), Segomoco Scheppers (Interim CEO, NTCSA) and Ambassador Gjermund Sæther (Norwegian Embassy in SA)
Big 153 MW/612 MWh Red Sands battery storage project achieves commercial close
27th June 2025 By: Terence Creamer

The 153 MW/ 612 MWh Red Sands battery energy storage system (BESS) project in the Northern Cape has advanced to commercial close, following the signing of project agreements with the Department of... 


Kavango begins construction of 50 t/d gold processing plant at Bill’s Luck
27th June 2025 By: Darren Parker

LSE-listed Kavango Resources has started construction of a 50 t/d carbon in pulp (CIP) gold processing test plant at the Bill's Luck gold mine at the Hillside gold project in Zimbabwe. Further to... 


Dale Henderson, CEO of Australian miner Pilbara.
Lithium industry bemoans 'paradox' of low prices, rising demand
27th June 2025 By: Reuters

An ongoing slide in lithium prices even as demand for the battery metal continues to climb is a frustrating "paradox" not likely to be resolved before at least 2030, the world's largest producers... 


Mbamwabi Chilembo stands with his arms crossed.
Consultants key to building climate-ready infrastructure
27th June 2025 By: Devina Haripersad

As Africa faces growing climate threats – from droughts and floods to rising temperatures – the continent’s infrastructure must become more resilient. Consulting engineering company Alpenglow... 


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Green hydrogen qualifications foster development
27th June 2025 By: Trent Roebeck

Professional body for education and skills development in South Africa, Chemical Industries Education & Training Sector Authority (CHIETA), has received approval from the Quality Council for Trades... 


Tzaneen dam wall raising timeline revised
27th June 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

The raising of the Tzaneen dam wall will now be completed in March 2026, a year later than the initial completion date of March this year. Part of the Letaba river water augmentation project, the... 


Schneider Electric launches first Innovation Hub in Africa
Schneider Electric launches first Innovation Hub in Africa
27th June 2025

Global leader in energy management and automation and recognised sustainability leader Schneider Electric has unveiled its first registered Innovation Hub in Africa – a milestone development that... 


Aerial view of the Balama graphite project
Balama graphite project, Mozambique – update
27th June 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Natural graphite and battery anode company Syrah Resources has restarted natural graphite production. 


Image of iron-ore stockpile
Iron Bear iron-ore project, Canada – update
27th June 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Australia-based mineral investment, exploration and evaluation company Cyclone Metals has marked a substantial derisking milestone. 


Image of Johan Castberg FPSA
Johan Castberg oilfield development, Norway – update
27th June 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Johan Castberg is producing at peak capacity. 


Image of uranium ore
Muntanga uranium project, Zambia – update
27th June 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

GoviEx has announced the launch of the 2025 field season at the project. 


Image of Reko Diq
Reko Diq copper/gold project, Pakistan – update
27th June 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Mining services company Capital has been awarded a three-year borehole drilling services contract at Reko Diq. 


Image of gold nugget
Lady Julie gold project, Australia – update
27th June 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Emerging gold producer Magnetic Resources has announced a significant milestone through its securing a native title agreement with the Wangkatja Tjungula Aboriginal Corporation. 


Latest report from Cresco and Standard Bank calls for speed, scale and grid connectivity to secure SA’s energy future
Latest report from Cresco and Standard Bank calls for speed, scale and grid connectivity to secure SA’s energy future
26th June 2025

South Africa's energy transition is entering a critical phase, according to the latest Energy Market Projections report from Cresco and Standard Bank Corporate and Investment Banking. The June 2025... 


Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa
Ramokgopa again rebuffs conflict-of-interest allegations in battery storage tender
26th June 2025 By: Terence Creamer

Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa has again rebuffed allegations of a conflict of interest in the selection of independent power producer (IPP) Mulilo as a preferred bidder... 


lanseria airport
Lanseria CEO announces several major airport upgrades
26th June 2025 By: Darren Parker

Lanseria International Airport, in Gauteng, is undergoing a period of transformation and forward-looking development, which will see several major upgrades to the airport’s infrastructure and... 


Minerals and Petroleum Resources Deputy Minister Phumzile Mgcina
Policy certainty, consistency key to unlocking African critical minerals investment
25th June 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Amid global politisation of supply chains, increasing expectations of the mining industry and intensifying development imperatives in Africa, various African countries are gearing up policy to... 


Standard Bank CIB head of power Rentia van Tonder
Renewables, gas infrastructure and grid connections key to a resilient South African power system
25th June 2025 By: Schalk Burger

South Africa needs to move fast on renewables, get its gas infrastructure ready, scale up storage and clear the grid connection backlog to keep the lights on and meet climate goals. If it gets... 


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