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New SolGold CEO Dan Vujcic
SolGold overhauls leadership as it accelerates development, weighs ASX listing
4th March 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

LSE- and TSX-listed SolGold on Tuesday announced leadership changes and a strategic reset aimed at accelerating the development of its flagship Cascabel copper/gold project in Ecuador. The... 


Schneider Electric’s SpaceLogic Living Space PM sensors redefine indoor air quality management
Schneider Electric’s SpaceLogic Living Space PM sensors redefine indoor air quality management
4th March 2025

Schneider Electric South Africa, a leading provider of energy management and automation solutions, carries the full range of SpaceLogic Living Space Particulate Matter (PM) Series sensors, which... 


Trends and innovations shaping the growing food and beverage sector on show at Propak Africa 2025
Trends and innovations shaping the growing food and beverage sector on show at Propak Africa 2025
4th March 2025

The food and beverage sector is the largest and most vital part of South Africa’s manufacturing industry, contributing 25% to total production. Recent growth, largely driven by dairy, snacks,... 


ACTOM, Exertherm launch predictive maintenance solutions for electrical systems
3rd March 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Electrical engineering company ACTOM and continuous thermal monitoring technology company Exertherm have announced an original-equipment management partnership to provide predictive maintenance... 


JSE Group CEO Leila Fourie
JSE achieves earnings growth for 2024 financial year
3rd March 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Local stock exchange, the JSE, reported an increase in net profit after tax of 10.4% to R918-million for its 2024 financial year, with a return on equity of 20.2%, up from 19.4% in the prior year.... 


manganese core sample
Giyani produces high-purity manganese oxide in Johannesburg
3rd March 2025 By: Darren Parker

TSX-V-listed Giyani Metals, which is developing the K. Hill battery-grade manganese project in Botswana, has announced the successful production of high-purity manganese oxide (HPMO) at its... 


BLSA CEO Busisiwe Mavuso
Dichotomy between G20 diplomacy opportunities and strained geopolitical relations
3rd March 2025 By: Darren Parker

Business Leadership South Africa (BLSA) CEO Busisiwe Mavuso has noted the dichotomy between the prestige that comes with South Africa hosting the Group of 20 (G20) summit in 2025 and the... 


Goat dairy products
Experts advocate for goat commercialisation as major economic growth driver
3rd March 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

With South Africa’s goat industry being largely based in the informal sector, stakeholders such as the Agricultural Research Council (ARC) are increasing efforts to commercialise the goat meat... 


Laramide expands Westmoreland uranium resource in Qld
3rd March 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Toronto-headquartered uranium developer Laramide has increased the mineral resource estimate (MRE) for its Westmoreland project in north-west Queensland, reporting a 34% increase in indicated... 


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Education system must equip learners for tech-driven global economy – Ramaphosa
3rd March 2025 By: Thabi Shomolekae

President Cyril Ramaphosa noted on Monday that better educational outcomes in basic education are linked to broader social and economic development, and pointed out that investing in science,... 


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IVRS water storage levels rise, along with consumption
3rd March 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

The Integrated Vaal River System’s combined surface water storage has reached 92.5%, above average for this time of year. This is an improvement on the 90% recorded a year ago and 84.6% last week,... 


Rio Tinto resumes operations at Western Australia's Dampier port after five weeks
Rio Tinto resumes operations at Western Australia's Dampier port after five weeks
3rd March 2025 By: Reuters

Rio Tinto said on Monday that its iron ore export facility in Western Australia's Dampier port resumed operations after being offline for over five weeks due to flooding from tropical cyclones. "A... 


Two Babcock branches attain Volvo Certified Rebuild certification
Two Babcock branches attain Volvo Certified Rebuild certification
28th February 2025

Following a rigorous vetting process, Babcock’s Bartlett (Gauteng) and Middelburg (Mpumalanga) branches have been officially accredited as Volvo Certified Rebuild Centres. The latest service... 


AfCFTA Secretariat secretary-general Wamkele Mene
If South Africa is expelled from Agoa, it should look to Chinese, African markets, Mene says
28th February 2025 By: Darren Parker

South Africa’s expected expulsion from the African Growth and Opportunity Act (Agoa) need not be a death sentence to the country’s export prospects, African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA)... 


AMSA to proceed with closure of longs unit after talks with govt fail to yield solution
AMSA to proceed with closure of longs unit after talks with govt fail to yield solution
28th February 2025 By: Terence Creamer

Steel group ArcelorMittal South Africa (AMSA) has confirmed that it will proceed with the wind down of its longs business after talks with government failed to yield the “timely solutions required”... 


The Madison mine in Montana
Washington’s trade moves strengthen American Pacific’s copper play
28th February 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

With the US metals market roiled by new policy and trade shifts, American Pacific Mining finds itself in a strategically advantageous position. The Vancouver-based company, which owns copper assets... 


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G20 finance meeting ends without consensus or communique
28th February 2025 By: Reuters

South Africa voiced dismay on Thursday that Group of 20 talks it hosted on global economic issues ended without consensus, after top officials from several countries skipped it and delegates... 


WA Premier Roger Cook
Kalgoorlie set to become WA's vanadium powerhouse
28th February 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Western Australian Premier Roger Cook on Friday pledged to cut royalties on vanadium products as part of a strategy to position Kalgoorlie-Boulder as Western Australia’s hub for vanadium battery... 


Engen launches Aquaponics Project in Cala, Empowering Learners and Community with Sustainable Food Solutions
Engen launches Aquaponics Project in Cala, Empowering Learners and Community with Sustainable Food Solutions
28th February 2025

Engen is proud to announce the launch of an innovative Aquaponics project at Khanyisa Special School, in collaboration with Green Arch Innovations Pty Ltd.  Spearheaded by entrepreneur Luvo... 


MOVI-C range display
Sizeable upturn in automation, digitalisation of SSA’s industries
28th February 2025 By: Tracy Hancock

With its roots in Europe, which is leading the Fourth Industrial Revolution, drive technology and automation specialist SEW-EURODRIVE has the necessary experience to meet the growing demand for... 


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Rental market improving amid construction malaise – distributor
28th February 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

The slowdown in the construction sector has reduced the demand for new equipment, adversely impacting on sales figures, says construction equipment distributor Develon SA. However, there is often... 


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Equipment selection key to project efficiency
28th February 2025

Selecting the correct excavator hammers can enhance operational efficiency within demolition, construction and mining projects, says construction equipment distributor Develon SA, adding that its... 


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Equipment vital to community development project
28th February 2025

The former Rossani barracks in Bari, Italy is currently being redeveloped, with assistance from construction equipment supplier Doosan Bobcat Europe, Middle East and Africa, which notes that a... 


The team from Mine Rescue Services that was involved in the rescue and recovery operation at the Buffelfontein gold mine in Stillfontein, in front of the Mobile rescue winder that extricated the illegal miners
Equipment, training behind Stilfontein rescue success
28th February 2025 By: Halima Frost

The highly specialised equipment of  emergency preparedness and response organisation Mines Rescue Services South Africa played a key role in the success of the significant and multifaceted rescue... 


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Proximity detection systems advanced through new tech
28th February 2025

The ever-evolving world of electronic technology is driving significant advancements in proximity detection systems (PDS), delivering improved functionality to mining and industrial customers,... 


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Project benefits operations, global market
28th February 2025

Plans to increase the capacity of multinational steel producer JSW Steel Dolvi Works' (JSW Steel’s) steel mill by 3.7-million tonnes a year have seen it commission steel construction company SMS... 


EU regulation encourages sustainable packaging
28th February 2025 By: Nadine Ramdass

The EU’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), which took effect on February 11, is expected to have minimal impact on South African manufacturers. However, the regulation presents... 


Yellow wheel loader, John Deere
John Deere introduces eco-conscious 944 X-Tier wheel loader to Africa
28th February 2025

Agricultural, construction and forestry equipment supplier John Deere has unveiled its latest advancement in heavy machinery for the African market: the 944 X-Tier wheel loader, which not only... 


SA’s GoMetro expands to Malaysia
28th February 2025 By: Irma Venter

South African mobility management platform GoMetro continues its international expansion, this time to Malaysia. Malaysia-based telematics service provider Active Telematics has teamed up with... 


Formal mining-industry fatalities at record low, TB and silicosis also declining
28th February 2025 By: Irma Venter

Mining fatalities in South Africa’s formal mining industry totalled 42 people last year, down from 55 people in 2023, 49 people in 2022, and 74 people in 2021. Speaking at a media briefing at the... 


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Akkuyu nuclear power plant project, Türkiye – update
28th February 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

The first standby diesel power plant at Akkuyu nuclear power plant Unit 1 has been successfully launched. 


Image of Kamoa-Kakula mine
Kamoa-Kakula Copper Complex, Democratic Republic of Congo – update
28th February 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

The direct-to-blister copper smelter has been deferred by three months. 


Image of gold ore from the Windfall project
Windfall gold project, Canada – update
28th February 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Mining firm Gold Fields has reported that it is focusing on obtaining the required environmental approvals. 


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Witwatersrand Basin Project – Qala Shallows, South Africa – update
28th February 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Precious and base metals explorer, developer and producer West Wits Mining has agreed to a credit-approved term sheet for a senior debt syndicated loan facility to provide senior funding for the... 


Polyhalite produced at Anglo American's Woodsmith project
Woodsmith polyhalite project, UK – update
28th February 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Anglo American is focusing on preserving the exceptional long-term value of the project and the commercial opportunity it offers to support its full development. 


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Fruta del Norte mine, Ecuador
28th February 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

A gold mine in the province of Zamora Chinchipe, in Ecuador. 


Meting room and smart booking display
Cisco demonstrates scalable smart building system
27th February 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Networking and cybersecurity company Cisco has built a smart building system into Africa infrastructure development fund manager Harith General Partners' offices in Chislehurston, Sandton.   


cargo ship at sea
Tharisa invests £1.5m in JV to develop low-emission natural gas catalysers for shipping industry
27th February 2025 By: Darren Parker

Newly formed joint venture (JV) Methanox has secured a £1.5-million investment from platinum group metals (PGMs) and chrome concentrates producer Tharisa towards accelerating methane emissions... 


An image depicting the sepakers from the webinar
Product design, consideration of the local context key to a successful circular economy
27th February 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

The promotion of a circular economy could provide valuable solutions for dealing with South Africa’s growing waste generation and the pressure it is putting on municipal waste facilities, while... 


rtg cranes
DCT to take delivery of more than 100 pieces of equipment in 2025
27th February 2025 By: Darren Parker

The Durban Container Terminals (DCT) has announced that it will take delivery of more than 100 pieces of new cargo handling equipment over the course of this year. The equipment, which includes 20... 


Proposed rapid rail extensions
Gauteng invites public comment on proposed rapid rail extensions that feature Soweto, Cosmo City
27th February 2025 By: Darren Parker

Members of the public have been invited to review and submit written comments on proposed route extensions detailed in the ‘Draft Route Determination Report for the Soweto Extension and Cosmo City... 


Managing the anatomy of a building
Managing the anatomy of a building
27th February 2025

By: Thabang Byl - Buildings Segment Lead at Schneider Electric There is no doubt that today’s healthcare organisations face unique challenges due to the essential and often critical nature of the... 


Seacom CEO Alpheus Mangale
Subsea cables need more protection as connectivity demand expands
27th February 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

As demand for connectivity surges, there is a need to strengthen the resilience of subsea cables – and to reconsider how this critical infrastructure is protected. Satellites and wireless networks... 


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