Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday ordered the Russian cabinet to draw up by December 1 a road map for the extraction of rare earth minerals. In a list of tasks for ministers published on... 

By: Mawethu Ngubo - T&D Business Development Specialist at ACTOM T&D  Data centres are the backbone of modern business and government operations. Because every transaction, every file and every... 

As global trade evolves and the impacts of climate change intensify, logistics companies face a challenge that goes far beyond efficiency and speed. Success will increasingly depend on integrating... 

Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, together with trusted partner, Technoserve Medium Voltage, has implemented its advanced RM AirSeT... 

The Competition Tribunal has dismissed a complaint of alleged market division brought by the Competition Commission against the Automatic Sprinkler Inspection Bureau (ASIB) and six other firms in... 

Schneider Electric, a global energy technology leader, today announced the launch of SE Advisory Services, its flagship global consulting brand.  SE Advisory Services provides a broad range of... 

AI-based systems used to enhance cyberattacks, mainly by rapidly processing data of companies before and once inside an organisation's digital perimeter, are reducing the time cyberattackers need... 

Financial company Standard Bank has closed a bespoke R1.92-billion equity financing solution for black-owned infrastructure investment and development company H1 Holdings. The funding solution,... 

Standard Bank, Africa’s biggest bank by assets, is proud to announce the successful close of a bespoke R1.92 billion equity financing solution for H1 Holdings (H1), a leading Black-owned... 

The US Department of Energy on Friday announced that it would make $100-million available to refurbish and modernize existing coal-fired power plants. The move is part of the Trump... 

The waters off South Africa’s west coast represent a veritable treasure trove of economic opportunity for the country, considering that its majority share of the Orange Basin — the geological... 

Freight and logistics group Grindrod has opened a new warehouse in the Port of Walvis Bay, Namibia. Located near berths 7 and 8, the 4 000 m² facility is designed for cargo movement via conveyor,... 

Mitsubishi Electric Hydronics & IT Cooling Systems (MEHITS) has acquired a minority stake in Intramech, its long-standing distributor in South Africa. MEHITS says its strategy is to reinforce its... 

Access, lifting and material handling solutions provider SkyJacks has been appointed by HD Hyundai XiteSolution as the authorised distributor of Hyundai forklifts in South Africa. Hyundai forklifts... 

Fiscal stability and fair tax and royalty systems are vital if countries want to attract mining investment, Newmont CEO Tom Palmer told Reuters as the company opened its $900-million Ahafo North... 

South Africa’s automotive industry is developing an Electromobility Occupational Skills Programme, which will be a nationally recognised qualification designed to equip technicians with the skills... 

By: Paul Steyn - Project Manager for Field Services, Anglophone Africa, Schneider Electric Today’s relentless pace of innovation and technological change means that businesses face the stark... 

By: Sharista Raghunath – chemist, WearCheck (Virtual Showroom) Accurate and reliable analytical data is essential for effective decision making in today’s competitive industrial landscape,... 

Municipalities throughout South Africa find themselves at a pivotal juncture. While energy demands increase and costs rise, there are also opportunities to participate in a new generation of energy... 

ProMHS, a leading materials handling systems engineering and product solutions company, has entered an exciting new chapter with its move to stunning new offices at Aspen Business Park, First... 

Africa’s rapidly expanding and youthful population is ready to transform the continent’s investment landscape, says professional services firm KPMG South Africa lead economist Frank Blackmore.... 

Africa’s rapid digital transformation is unfolding along key subsea connectivity routes, with countries, with the “big five” – Egypt, Morocco, Nigeria, Kenya and South Africa – emerging as focal... 

Drive technology company SEW-EURODRIVE used the ICPC Coal Africa 2025 conference to highlight its industrial gear solutions designed specifically for the tough demands of the coal mining industry.... 

Mining equipment supplier Pilot Crushtec showcased its robust range of mobile and modular crushing solutions designed for the demanding conditions of coal mining at the ICPC Coal Africa 2025... 

More than two decades after innovating its first subsea crawler technology for diamond recovery, diamond major De Beers Group’s Upstream Technology business has developed its next generation of... 

The National Treasury has launched the MzansiXchange pilot, the data exchange pillar of South Africa’s Roadmap for the Digital Transformation of Government, which was officially unveiled in May.... 

Mining operations in South Africa, and Africa in general, continue to lag in terms of mechanisation compared with their European and North American counterparts, and need to overcome the challenges... 

Amid the current volatile mining environment that is marked by tighter environmental, social and governance (ESG) standards, fluctuating commodity cycles and rising project complexities, “few... 

To ease the management and improve the usability of its graders and articulated dump trucks (ADTs), heavy equipment manufacturer Bell Equipment’s use of shared technology – such as proximity... 

The fast-paced nature of automotive retail requires efficient logistics and warehouse management to ensure consistent customer satisfaction, says vehicle manufacturer Jetour South Africa logistics... 

Having made significant investments in its distribution, engineering facilities and technical skills, industrial solutions provider BMG’s dedicated variable-speed drive (VSD) workshops in Cape... 

Computer vision, particularly through 3D cameras, offers significant benefits in industrial quality control applications, including cost-savings, improved efficiency and streamlined inspection... 

Having outgrown its previous facility in Alrode South, in Gauteng, it was imperative that materials handling equipment provider A Square Forklift move to a larger, more cohesively structured... 

Slurry services are one of the harshest environments for rotating equipment in mining. Abrasive solids, corrosive process fluids and demanding duty cycles quickly erode seal faces and shorten mean... 

Fire detection, suppression and explosion-proof safety solutions are seen as a grudge purchase to satisfy insurance or authority requirements, but can have serious safety and financial implications... 

After several delays since its launch in 2017, the $294-million Kariba Dam Rehabilitation Project (KDRP), aimed at repairing decades of erosion from high-velocity water discharge and refurbishing... 

Sustainable Power Solutions (SPS) has introduced a buyout model that can convert existing solar and battery systems into immediate capital for South African businesses. SPS is a pan-African funder,... 

As South Africa continues to invest in the revitalisation and modernisation of its rail infrastructure, safety remains a non-negotiable pillar of progress. The Railway Safety Regulator (RSR), the... 

Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions is a global leader in equipment, tools and services for the underground and surface mining sectors. With an extensive portfolio, the company provides advanced... 

After several delays since its launch in 2017, the $294-million Kariba Dam Rehabilitation Project (KDRP), aimed at repairing decades of erosion from high-velocity water discharge and refurbishing... 

Australian base metal developer Develop Global will progress offtake, financing and predevelopment activities during the December quarter. 

A silver mine in Silver Valley, Idaho, in the US