Business energy solutions company Decentral Energy and offgrid energy solutions company Blockpower have commissioned a fully offgrid 828 kW solar photovoltaic (PV) installation with a 2 MWh battery... 

TSX-listed Barrick Mining Corporation has reported a solid start to the financial year, with first-quarter earnings a share up 59% year-on-year, and says it is making significant headway on its... 

Schneider Electric , the global leader in energy management and automation, and recognized sustainability leader, has announced the appointment of Canninah Dladla as its new Cluster President for... 

The adoption of special purpose vehicles (SPVs) as a new model for water and sanitation service delivery at the municipal level will enable South Africa to build “utilities of the future”. In... 

Rio Tinto’s Diavik diamond mine has been awarded the Towards Sustainable Mining (TSM) Environmental Excellence Award for its solar power plant, the largest off-grid solar installation in Canada’s... 

The benefit of the strong gold price is playing out for Gold Fields, which is generating steady cash and deleveraging the balance sheet, the first-quarter’s $335-million dividend payout... 

South Africa's energy crisis demands innovative solutions, and the nation's youth are stepping up to the challenge. Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) recently concluded the third edition of its... 

Hydreco Hydraulics, a member of the Daikin Group, officially inaugurated its new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Bangalore today. The event marked a significant milestone in the... 

Mining and metals advocacy group ICMM provides in its latest “Handbook on Multistakeholder Approaches to Socioeconomic Transitions in Mining” publication a practical guide for mining companies to... 

Deputy President Paul Mashatile, on April 30, proposed that three “war rooms” on the economy and jobs, on clean governance and on poverty and hunger be established, in line with the three... 

The Global Solar Council (GSC), the international trade association representing over 97% of the world’s installed solar PV capacity, is celebrating its ten-year anniversary by spotlighting a... 

With Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana set to table South Africa’s third iteration of the 2025 national Budget to Parliament on May 21, Business Leadership South Africa CEO Busi Mavuso says the... 

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese shocked Australia by securing an historic win in Saturday’s election. Now the question is whether he’ll use that mandate to push through tough measures to overhaul... 

At a high-level dialogue held on the sidelines of the 2025 IMF–World Bank Spring Meetings, African institutions and global credit rating agencies reaffirmed their commitment to developing a fair,... 

Schneider Electric, the leader in digital transformation of energy management and automation, today announced 4Sight OT Automation as a winner of the Schneider Electric Sustainability Impact Award,... 

Precious metals miner Hecla Mining’s Keno Hill operation in Canada’s Yukon Territory posted its first profitable quarter under company ownership, even as power disruptions curbed throughput and... 

The Mining Association of Canada (MAC) has officially congratulated Mark Carney on his election victory and upcoming role as the new Prime Minister of Canada. With Carney set to lead the country,... 

While there is strong demand for gas for industrial and commercial uses in South Africa – and no shortage of finance for upstream oil and gas projects – the country has yet to take meaningful steps... 

Public–private partnerships (PPPs) and streamlined cross-border transaction processes, along with other key initiatives, can further allow for trade under the African Continental Free Trade Area... 

Sustainable Power Solutions (SPS) has, in partnership with Darling Green Country Estate and TouchPoint Energy, commissioned a 1 MW solar plant in Darling, in the Swartland municipality, in the... 

Keren Energy has made significant progress in the development of its green hydrogen (GH2) production facility near Vanrhynsdorp, in the Western Cape, says CEO George van Rensburg. The project aims... 

Wellness infrastructure company Therme Group is planning to build a 46 452 m2 resort beside the Royal Palace in the heart of Dubai. 

Fertiliser supplier Suiso, founded by Paul Erskine, is taking a decisive step towards sustainability with a R31.5-billion coal-to-fertiliser and methanol project in Kriel, Mpumalanga. The... 

The sub-Saharan Africa arm of the Japanese commercial vehicle manufacturer UD Trucks, UD Trucks Southern Africa (UDTSA), announced its plans to bring sustainable transport solutions to the South... 

This week we profile Charlene Louw, CEO of the Beer Association of South Africa, which represents and advocates for the beer industry's interests, promotes responsible consumption, and encourages... 

Following a rigorous vetting process, industrial and mining equipment supplier Babcock’s Bartlett branch in Gauteng and Middleburg branch in Mpumalanga, both of which service and maintain client’s... 

This year's West African Mining and Power Expo (WAMPEX) is expected to be attended by more than 7 000 visitors – an increase of almost 30% compared with last year’s attendance, reports global... 

The future of manufacturing lies in the seamless integration of cutting-edge technologies and a steadfast commitment to sustainability. As smart factories become more prevalent, manufacturers must... 

Rhodes University is making significant progress in its efforts to reduce reliance on municipal water supply and ensure long-term water security on its campus in Makhanda, in the Eastern Cape. As... 

The City of Johannesburg (CoJ) will host the forty-fourth World Union of Wholesale Markets (WUWM) Conference at the Sandton Convention Centre, from May 14 to 16. Following the conference, the... 

TSX-V-listed Giyani Metals Corp, which is developing the K.Hill battery-grade manganese project, in Botswana, has appointed Gavin Horscroft operations manager and Sean Thijsse corporate development... 

Australian copper developer Hot Chili has secured priority status from the Chilean government for two of its key projects. The company’s flagship Costa Fuego copper/gold project, along with the... 

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana will re-table the 2025 Budget on May 21, noting that in the meantime funding for provinces and municipalities will continue under the 2024 Division of Revenue Act.... 

The Jobs Fund has launched a new funding round aimed at supporting innovative solutions that address critical employment barriers in South Africa’s green and informal economies. Previous funding... 

Since its launch, the Industry Matching Fund (IMF) – launched by the Technology Innovation Agency (TIA), an entity of the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI) – has attracted... 

Mining contracting company Murray & Roberts Cementation is celebrating 21 years since the merger of Murray & Roberts RUC and The Cementation Company (Africa) in July 2004 and says it is committed... 

Rio-Carb, South Africa’s market leader in Chromium Carbide wear solutions, is proud to announce the appointment of Scott Cooke as its new Sales Manager, effective 1st of February 2025 marking an... 

National mineral research council Mintek will host a Youth Grad Hackathon for young innovators, including university students, unemployed graduates and interns under 35 years of age at the Mintek... 

A tariff review by the International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa (Itac) of input materials and components used in wind, solar PV and battery storage facilities could have... 

Financial services firm Standard Bank has announced that the 2025 Kasi SME Pitch Challenge is, for the first time, open to township entrepreneurs across all nine South African provinces to pitch... 

Africa Rail 2025 is set to redefine the future of rail across Africa. On 13-14 May 2025, the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg will transform into a leading gathering of 5,000+... 

Deputy President Paul Mashatile said on Tuesday that a “fair, transparent, equitable, and inclusive” international order is essential for economic stability and sustained growth, noting that...