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Minerals Council economist André Lourens
Minerals Council suggests tariff methodology, costs as next focus for Eskom
6th March 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

While the Minerals Council South Africa lauds Eskom for having maintained an average energy availability factor of 68.5% through February, which is above the 68% target set out in the Integrated... 


MQA CEO Dr Thabo Mashongoane
MQA celebrates its thirtieth anniversary
6th March 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

The Mining Qualifications Authority (MQA) has commemorated its thirtieth anniversary, underscoring three decades of advancing skills development in South Africa’s mining and minerals sector. In a... 


Zimbabwe dollars in hand
Reserve Bank publishes exchange control circulars for public comment
6th March 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) has published, for public comment, various exchange control draft circulars which address new limits for cross-border payments and investments by people in... 


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Blencowe’s Iyan MRE increases overall Ugandan project mineral base
6th March 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

London-listed Blencowe Resources has completed a maiden Joint Ore Reserves Committee- (Jorc-) compliant mineral resource estimate (MRE) for the recently discovered Iyan deposit at its 100%-owned... 


Legal scales
Govt says Vincent Smith sentencing shows determination to strengthen accountability
6th March 2026 By: Thabi Shomolekae

The Government Communication and Information System has welcomed the sentencing of former African National Congress Member of Parliament Vincent Smith, praising the Judicial Commission of Inquiry... 


 As energy grids evolve, real-time modelling is the key to a resilient, bi-directional energy future
As energy grids evolve, real-time modelling is the key to a resilient, bi-directional energy future
6th March 2026

By: Nishandra Baijnath - Systems Architect, Digital Automation at Schneider Electric Utilities and municipalities are facing a pivotal challenge as the country’s legacy power grid – engineered for... 


The site where the 475 MWac (620 MWdc) Notsi solar PV project will be built in the Free State
Anthem moves ahead with giant Free State PV project following offtake deals with two traders
6th March 2026 By: Terence Creamer

Leading South African independent power producer Anthem has announced that its giant 475 MWac (620 MWdc) Notsi solar PV project in the Free State has advanced to financial close after concluding... 


Webinar shines spotlight on South Africa’s gas-to-power procurement outlook
Webinar shines spotlight on South Africa’s gas-to-power procurement outlook
6th March 2026

The latest developments in South Africa’s gas-to-power procurement programme and the role natural gas could play in strengthening the country’s future energy mix are set to be unpacked during... 


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South Africa becomes global manufacturing hub for banana screens
6th March 2026

A large infrastructure investment at the Weir Alrode manufacturing facility in Gauteng has positioned the site as a global centre for the production of the company’s ENDURON Elite banana screens,... 


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Sacci, GGDA session highlights opportunities, challenges for Gauteng investment
6th March 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Sacci) and the Gauteng Growth and Development Agency (GGDA) on March 5 held an executive session, under the theme 'Activating Strategic... 


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Next-generation grease pumps improve asset reliability
6th March 2026

Bearing and rotating technology specialist SKF has introduced its latest advancement in lubrication technology with a new line of air‑operated grease pumps. The range comprises three models – LAGG... 


Standard Bank Group business and commercial banking head of trade Philip Myburgh
Africa Trade Barometer points to ease-of-trade improvements leading to investment
6th March 2026 By: Schalk Burger

The latest ‘Africa Trade Barometer’, which has been published yearly by financial services firm Standard Bank since 2022 and which tracks businesses' perceptions of the ease of trade in Africa,... 


Weir Heavy Bay Foundry, in Gqeberha
Foundry upgrades ensure higher volumes, faster delivery
6th March 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Having undertaken various infrastructure and process upgrades to increase production capacity, engineering company Weir is on track to reach 1 000 t/y of casting capacity at its Heavy Bay Foundry... 


SCARCE CAPACITY
Frankwen Forge’s carburising plant in Benoni is among a limited number that are available to the external market
New plant meeting increased demand from gear and pinion manufacturers
6th March 2026

Open-die forging and ring-rolling products manufacturer Frankwen Forge has been operating its new gas carburising facility for almost a year, following its commissioning in April 2025 after an... 


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Valve station for gold miner developed
6th March 2026 By: Trent Roebeck

High-pressure water-powered valves and mining products and services company Hydro Power Equipment (HPE) is engineering a “robust” pressure-sustaining valve station to maintain a desired vertical... 


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Tech offering fully aligned with province’s demands
6th March 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

The Western Cape economy, anchored in agriculture, food and beverage processing, manufacturing and logistics, continues to drive demand for flexible and energy efficient industrial technologies,... 


The above image depicts Globalstar's satellite telecommunications system
Private networks drive uptime, secure digital mines
6th March 2026 By: Lynne Davies

For mines to remain profitable, uptime is everything, but interference, gaps in coverage or insufficient bandwidth can directly threaten continuous operations, with those risks being amplified when... 


SLURRY-RELATED VALVES
BMG’s Fluid Technology division plays a major role in the local valves sector, through the design, distribution, support and repair of a broad range of slurry-related valves
Engineered valves support mining uptime
6th March 2026

BMG’s Fluid Technology division works closely with the mining sector in sub-Saharan Africa to ensure that all valves, strainers and flow control equipment supplied, meet the exact requirements of... 


A drone image of the Thos Begbie facility in Middleburg
Two projects boost manufacturer’s order book
6th March 2026 By: Halima Frost

South Africa-based foundry and engineering company Thos Begbie has been awarded two significant projects, with the completion dates for both expected in the third quarter of this year. The first... 


The above image depicts a tailings storage facility
Digital twins drive proactive tailings monitoring
6th March 2026 By: Lynne Davies

Although advanced analytics and AI tools are valuable, stakeholders on the ground are required to act on the insights such tools generate, whereby if risks occur – such as a severe rainstorm being... 


An image of a Transnet train
Outdated finance frameworks, legislative asymmetry stalling rail reform
6th March 2026 By: Nadine Ramdass

Despite progress in South Africa’s rail reform policy and regulation, outdated financial frameworks and unresolved structural legislative imbalances hamper rail infrastructure development in South... 


Energy trading licence positions BlueEnergy for central role in SA’s power sector reform
6th March 2026 By: Natasha Odendaal

JSE-listed Blu Label Unlimited group subsidiary BluEnergy Trading has been granted a multiyear energy trading licence by the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa). The approval... 


Prohibited and restricted goods
6th March 2026 By: Riaan de Lange

A topic that is very rarely written about or given the attention it deserves is ‘prohibited goods and restricted goods’. All countries have a ‘prohibited goods and restricted goods list’ of some... 


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Paarden Eiland Desalination Plant, South Africa
6th March 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

The project will remove salt from seawater to yield between 50-million and 70-million litres a day. 


Karowe walkway to heaven
Karowe diamond mine underground project, Botswana
6th March 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

Canadian diamond mining company Lucara Diamond Corp is developing the underground project at Karowe to extend the mine’s life and continue the production of large, high-value Type IIa diamonds.  


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Liquefied hydrogen carrier, Japan
6th March 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

Multinational corporation Kawasaki Heavy Industries and chemicals manufacturer specialist Japan Suiso Energy are building the world’s largest liquefied hydrogen carrier. 


Image of Karowe processing plant
Karowe diamond mine underground project, Botswana – update
6th March 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

Lucara Diamond Corp has reported that additional funding will be needed to complete the underground expansion. 


Image of Koruson Wind Farm
Koruson 1 wind project, South Africa – update
6th March 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

EDF power solutions has commissioned the 420 MW Koruson 1 wind-power cluster. 


Image of Keno Hill mining operation
Keno Hill mine, Canada
6th March 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

A silver, lead and zinc mine in Canada’s Yukon Territory. 


Western Australian Premier Roger Cook says the plant will support communities and industries.
Rio Tinto, WA government partner on A$1.1bn Pilbara desalination plant
5th March 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Mining major Rio Tinto and the Western Australian government have formed a 50:50 joint venture (JV) to complete the Dampier seawater desalination plant in the Pilbara, a project aimed at improving... 


Prairie Lithium shifts into construction phase at Saskatchewan plant
Prairie Lithium shifts into construction phase at Saskatchewan plant
5th March 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

ASX-listed Prairie Lithium has begun vertical construction at its Pad #1 commercial facility at the Prairie lithium project in Saskatchewan, Canada, following completion of foundation works. The... 


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DA says it will not remove ‘Lesufi shower billboard’, as ANC threatens legal action
5th March 2026 By: Thabi Shomolekae

The Democratic Alliance said on Thursday it will not be meeting the African National Congress’ 12-hour deadline to remove the party's billboard that plays on recent remarks made by Gauteng Premier... 


Engineering stability requires reliable NECRTs to protect South Africa’s power network
Engineering stability requires reliable NECRTs to protect South Africa’s power network
5th March 2026

As South Africa’s power network evolves, new generation sources, industrial loads and renewable projects continue to add complexity to an already strained system. Maintaining stability during... 


NetScout reveals qualitative shifts in DDoS attack sophistication, infrastructure capacity, and threat actor capabilities
NetScout reveals qualitative shifts in DDoS attack sophistication, infrastructure capacity, and threat actor capabilities
5th March 2026

NETSCOUT® SYSTEMS, INC. (NASDAQ: NTCT), today released its second half of the year 2025 Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) Threat Intelligence Report, revealing sophisticated attacker... 


BASF's dispersions plant, in Durban
BASF increases reliability, R&D ability with upgraded dispersions plant in Durban
5th March 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Chemicals group BASF on March 4 unveiled its expanded production facility for dispersions in Durban, which strengthens the company’s ability to supply customers with high-quality dispersions used... 


China unveils plan to decarbonise economy but stops short of quitting coal
China unveils plan to decarbonise economy but stops short of quitting coal
5th March 2026 By: Reuters

China on Thursday released a new economic decarbonisation plan that seeks to put its carbon intensity reduction programme back on track, mainly by relying on its booming renewable sector to limit... 


Electricity - the power to protect starts with quality
Electricity - the power to protect starts with quality
5th March 2026

By: Ajibola Akindele MFR - Country President, Schneider Electric West Africa In West Africa, the integrity of electrical infrastructure must become a non-negotiable prerequisite.  Our region is... 


Apollo Africa CEO Nico de Bruyn
Opinion: Trading as a pillar of electricity market reform
5th March 2026

South Africa’s electricity market is evolving rapidly, shaped by a convergence of policy shifts, technological advances and growing global trade requirements. Yet, a persistent challenge is... 


A Qater Airways aircraft
Dirco urges South Africans in the Middle East to evacuate
4th March 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (Dirco) has encouraged South Africans in the Middle East to take "immediate advantage" of the limited commercial flights out of the region,... 


RMB chief economist Isaah Mhlanga
Business confidence rises to 47, six points above long-term average – RMB/BER
4th March 2026 By: Schalk Burger

The Business Confidence Index (BCI) by financial services firm RMB and economic research organisation the Bureau for Economic Research rose by three points to 47 in the first quarter, building on... 


A Gautrain passing through a station
Gautrain to continue operating under PPP model beyond 2026
4th March 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

The Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport and the Gautrain Management Agency (GMA) have confirmed that the Gautrain system will continue to operate under the public-private partnership (PPP)... 


URU begins ground-based geophysical programme at South African nickel project
4th March 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

Aim-listed URU Metals has announced that line preparation activities along the survey lines required for the planned ground-based geophysical programme at the Zeb nickel project, located on the... 


Axis Communications 2026 Perspectives Report shows intelligent video shifting from surveillance to strategic business infrastructure
Axis Communications 2026 Perspectives Report shows intelligent video shifting from surveillance to strategic business infrastructure
4th March 2026

Axis Communications, the leading manufacturer of network security and surveillance solutions, has released its first annual Axis Perspectives Report. The publication brings together global... 


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