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Busi Mavuso
BLSA calls on Ramaphosa to clarify policy as electricity reforms backslide
9th February 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

The release of the latest Reform Tracker Quarterly Review by business organisation Business Leadership South Africa (BLSA) has shown that there has been broad progress across government’s reform... 


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Higher rand gold price to give DRDGOLD’s interim earnings a significant boost
9th February 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Johannesburg- and New York-listed DRDGOLD expects to report earnings per share (EPS) of between 216.9c and 228.2c for the six months ended December 31, 2025, an increase of between 93% and 103% on... 


Wilna Hofffmann- General Manager Business Development
Recovering more from every ton: How Multotec’s fine material spiral concentrators strengthen manganese value chains
9th February 2026

Manganese continues to play a pivotal role in modern industrial economies, with metallurgical-grade material underpinning global steel production and high-purity manganese becoming increasingly... 


The new arms race: the race for computing power
9th February 2026

By: Peter Armitage - CEO/Co-Chief Investment Officer, and Peter Little, Fund Management, Anchor Capital The market was left stunned as the Magnificent Seven or Big 7 tech giants (Alphabet, Amazon,... 


Booyco Engineering designs robust HVAC systems built to perform in the extreme heat, dust and humidity of underground mining
Booyco Engineering leads underground with purpose-built HVAC systems
9th February 2026

Underground mining remains one of the toughest operating environments in the world, placing extreme demands on both personnel and equipment. Heat, dust, humidity and long operating hours all... 


Rand Water to throttle supply amid high demand
9th February 2026 By: Natasha Odendaal

Water utility Rand Water is reducing water supply to high-consuming metropolitans as demand is stretching its system. In a statement issued over the weekend, Rand Water said that water consumption... 


CEO Anton Lourens
Booyco Electronics lists imperatives for efficient PDS
9th February 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Ahead of the Investing in African Mining Indaba, mine safety original-equipment manufacturer Booyco Electronics emphasises the critical role of collaboration in advancing proximity detection... 


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Chute systems help solve inefficient material transfer challenges
6th February 2026

Process flow challenges impact plant performance in the mining industry and typically arise when new or existing screens, crushers or feeders underperform as a result of inefficient material... 


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New compact surface miner now available
6th February 2026

A compact, transportable surface miner designed to deliver production-level performance on a range of jobs, such as continuous surface mining in quarries and mines as well as civil construction... 


A Donaldson webinar outlines how a coordinated filtration ecosystem can improve performance across the mining value chain
Donaldson’s filtration strategy gains ground through integrated partnership model
6th February 2026 By: Shannon de Ryhove

A mine-wide approach to filtration – spanning mobile equipment, bulk fluids and industrial air systems – is emerging as a practical lever to improve reliability, reduce downtime and lower total... 


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Electricity demand to grow to 2030, while 2 500 GW of projects are stalled
6th February 2026 By: Schalk Burger

Global power demand is set to grow by 3.6% a year on average over the rest of this decade, with electricity generation from renewables, natural gas and nuclear all expanding to keep pace, says... 


Booyco Electronics continues to advance proximity detection systems (PDS) technology, transforming it from a simple collision avoidance tool into a smart data-driven safety solution.
Partnerships will define the future of proximity detection in African mining
6th February 2026

With partnerships at the heart of this year’s Mining Indaba Africa theme, Booyco Electronics highlights why sustained industry-wide collaboration remains essential to advancing proximity detection... 


Nina Greyling, director at Nortons Inc.
The law is not always black and white, sometimes it's grey
6th February 2026

As humans we evolve and change over time. Perhaps not our character (as a leopard never changes it spots) but the things we like and the things we find interesting change as we get older. For... 


Blencowe confirms thick, shallow graphite at Iyan deposit
6th February 2026 By: Darren Parker

London-listed Blencowe Resources has reported further assay results from 12 shallow drill holes at its Iyan deposit, part of the Orom-Cross graphite project, in Uganda, confirming consistent,... 


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Parly defends Speaker’s decision to block subpoenas of witnesses in Saps probe
6th February 2026 By: Thabi Shomolekae

Parliament has rubbished claims that National Assembly Speaker Thoko Didiza is protecting or shielding Paul O’Sullivan and Brian Mogotsi from appearing before the Ad Hoc Committee established to... 


Booyco Electronics driving implementation of Level 9 PDS across South African mines
Booyco Electronics driving implementation of Level 9 PDS across South African mines
6th February 2026

Since Level 9 vehicle intervention for collision avoidance became mandatory on South African mines in 2022, mine safety equipment manufacturer Booyco Electronics has continued to lead the way in... 


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Pragmatic partnerships, logistics reform needed as coal remains central to South Africa’s energy mix
6th February 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

As South Africa’s mining sector stakeholders prepare for the Investing in African Mining Indaba, midtier coal miner Ndalamo Resources CEO Shammy Luvhengo says the country’s evolving energy... 


Clement Kgatla, responsible pharmacist at Bidvest International Logistics
Clement Kgatla
6th February 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

This week we profile Clement Kgatla, responsible pharmacist at Bidvest International Logistics, which is involved in the warehousing and distribution of various commodities, including pharmaceuticals 


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Modern fire-fighting systems improve mine safety
6th February 2026 By: Trent Roebeck

Fires and potential explosions at mine sites can be averted and mitigated against with the proper use of fire-suppressing technologies, such as water-mist and aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF)... 


TORQUE LIMITER
BMG’s Power Transmission division has extended its range of Rexnord products to include Rexnord’s Autogard torque limiters
Torque limiting solutions protect drive equipment against overload
6th February 2026

Industrial equipment supplier BMG’s Power Transmission division has extended its range of Rexnord products to include Rexnord’s Autogard torque limiters, which are designed to protect machinery,... 


CIRCUMVENTING DANGER
Matrix is developing AI‑enhanced systems capable of identifying hazards earlier, supporting automated decision‑making and reducing exposure to dangerous situations
The Matrix approach aligns equipment, safety and intelligence
6th February 2026

Founded in 2006 with a focused goal, protecting miners in underground environments, intelligent business solutions provider Matrix has spent nearly 20 years redefining what minesafety equipment can... 


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Structural challenges drive alternative-energy uptake
6th February 2026 By: Nadine Ramdass

Amid structural challenges, market developments and other strategic considerations, players in the African mining industry are increasingly adopting alternative-energy solutions, reports energy... 


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Shaft scanner sheds light on issues, safety
6th February 2026 By: Trent Roebeck

To enhance mine shaft safety, mining technology integration company Dwyka Mining Services (Dwyka), in partnership with mine shaft and mine safety solutions company Point.Laz, launched Point.Laz’s... 


Wind project diversifies miner’s energy portfolio
6th February 2026

Australian miner Fortescue started construction of its Nullagine wind project, in the Pilbara, Western Australia, last month, marking a major milestone in the company’s plan to reach its “Real... 


HS 2028 – it’s not too late
6th February 2026 By: Riaan de Lange

If anything, it is a bit early – 694 days early, in fact. In the week that I celebrate 9 135 days since my column first appeared, I sat down to write the ‘celebratory column’ and contemplated what... 


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Virginia gas project, South Africa – update
6th February 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

ASP Isotopes has reported material operational progress since April 2025, following bridge loan funding provided before completing its acquisition of Renergen.  


Shoprite Group powers up its 100th solar installation, seeks more wheeling partners
6th February 2026 By: Irma Venter

Retail giant the Shoprite Group has powered up its 100th solar photovoltaic (PV) system, more than ten years after launching its first solar project in 2015.  The landmark installation was at... 


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Company aims to help eliminate poor-quality plastic pipes in Africa
6th February 2026

While there is a significant amount of infrastructure development taking place across Africa, often supporting large mining operations, many countries are struggling with poor-quality plastic pipe... 


Aerial view of the Paulsens mine
Paulsens mine, Australia
6th February 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

A gold mine in the eastern Pilbara region of Western Australia. 


Location map of the Mozambique Area 1 LNG
Mozambique Area 1 liquefied natural gas facility
6th February 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

The full restart of project activities was announced on January 30, 2026. 


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Pozuelos-Pastos Grandes lithium brine project, Argentina
6th February 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

Pozuelos-Pastos Grandes lithium brine project is among one of the largest undeveloped lithium brine resources in the world. 


Ella Teperi GM for Market and Financial Analysis in the Wärtsilä Energy Decarbonisation Services team
Why optimisation is key to unlocking microgrid decarbonisation
6th February 2026

In the global discourse on climate change, the transition to sustainable power is often reduced to a simple formula: “replace fossil fuels with renewables.” However, for those responsible for the... 


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CBi-electric: african cables celebrates 90 years of powering SA industry
6th February 2026

As South Africa confronts issues such as ageing infrastructure, rising energy demand and the need to modernise its power systems, few companies can claim a legacy as deeply intertwined with the... 


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Hyperspectral drill core digitisation at the CGS National Borehole Core Depository
Advancing digital transformation through geoscience using Africa’s first virtual core library
6th February 2026

National science council the Council for Geoscience (CGS) is advancing the digital transformation of South Africa’s geoscience data infrastructure through the development of Africa’s first Virtual... 


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Property players plug into renewables as risks fall and tariffs rise
6th February 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

Amid decarbonisation pressures and looming electricity tariff increases, South African property players are increasingly incorporating renewable-energy sources – such as on-site solar PV or offsite... 


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Malgarida PV complex BESS, Chile
6th February 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

ACCIONA Energía is building one of the largest battery energy storage system projects, or BESS, in Latin America. 


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Grassy Mountain gold project, US – update
6th February 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

Paramount Gold Nevada has received federal approval after the signing of the record of decision for the development. 


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Cold Creek Solar+Storage project, US
6th February 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

Utility-scale solar and battery storage independent power producer Doral Renewables plans to build a solar facility and battery-energy storage system in Texas. 


BLSA CEO Busisiwe Mavuso
BLSA Reform Tracker says Eskom unbundling strategy ‘broke with the approved reform plan’
5th February 2026 By: Terence Creamer

The latest Business Leadership South Africa (BLSA) Reform Tracker Quarterly Review says there has been “concerning backwards movement in the critical electricity sector”, attributing the regression... 


Paarl Mall in its current guise
Growthpoint breaks ground on R270m Paarl Mall redevelopment
5th February 2026 By: Irma Venter

Growthpoint Properties has kicked off a R270-million project to redevelop Paarl Mall, in the Western Cape. The project will bring the centre’s gross lettable area to 44 474 m2, while also... 


South Africa’s water wake-up call: ignored warnings, failing infrastructure and the cost of inaction
5th February 2026

The widespread water disruptions experienced across Gauteng this past week are not an isolated incident, nor can they be blamed solely on routine maintenance by Rand Water. They are the inevitable... 


Bill Feast, CEO of Spatial Dimension, leading the shift from complex land and mineral rights compliance to strategic clarity and secure tenure for extractive companies globally.
Why Landfolio is the Global Standard for Responsible Resource Management
5th February 2026

In today’s global economy, the most valuable asset any organisation or nation can hold is land. Yet, as the demand for critical minerals and renewable energy grows, operators are facing growing... 


Vivo Energy and Engen Bring Partnership-Led, Tech-Driven Solutions to Mining Indaba
Vivo Energy and Engen Bring Partnership-Led, Tech-Driven Solutions to Mining Indaba
5th February 2026

Vivo Energy, through its Engen business in South Africa, will once again showcase its mining solutions at the 2026 Investing in African Mining Indaba, taking place from 9 to12 February at the Cape... 


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Werner South Africa Pumps & Equipment (PTY) LTD
Werner South Africa Pumps & Equipment (PTY) LTD

For over 30 years, Werner South Africa Pumps & Equipment (PTY) LTD has been designing, manufacturing, supplying and maintaining specialist...

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ATI Systems
ATI Systems

ATI systems comprises five divisions: electrical assemblies, drives and controls, feedback sensors, enclosures, and strip guiding.

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Stewarts & Lloyds
Stewarts & Lloyds

Stewarts & Lloyds is a leading steel, tube, and engineering product supplier in South Africa.

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Columbus Stainless
Columbus Stainless

Columbus Stainless, based in Middelburg, Mpumalanga, is Africa’s only producer of stainless steel flat products. In addition, Columbus is the only...

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Vikela Aluvin (Pty) Ltd
Vikela Aluvin (Pty) Ltd

Complete range of security sealing solutions including security seals bags and labels.

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VEGA Controls SA (Pty) Ltd
VEGA Controls SA (Pty) Ltd

For over 60 years, VEGA has provided industry-leading products for the measurement of level, density, weight and pressure. As the inventor of the...

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