Vivo Energy, through its Engen business in South Africa, successfully showcased its mining solutions at the 2026 Investing in African Mining Indaba, held from 9 to 12 February at the Cape Town... 

A new infrared optical rain gauge designed to replace the limitations of tipping bucket gauges, has been unveiled by designer and manufacturer of meteorological and environmental measurement... 

Environmental consultancy SLR Consulting asserts that integrated partnerships, multidisciplinary expertise and stakeholder engagement are essential to achieving the aim of sustainable mining. The... 

Australian iron-ore miner Fortescue has begun commissioning two new battery electric locomotives on its rail network, as it moves to decarbonise its Pilbara iron-ore operations. Delivered by... 

By Donné Nieman - Sales Director at Workforce Staffing South Africa’s national minimum wage will increase to R30.23 an hour, a 5% rise that takes the rate past the R30 mark for the first time. For... 

Evolving risk profiles such as deeper underground workings, unpredictable rainfall patterns and rising energy costs, are increasingly influencing the type of pump solutions selected by mining... 

MAHLE has received an "A" rating again in the 2025 Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) assessment by the nonprofit organization in the climate protection category and an "A-" in water security. With... 

These words rise from our history like a quiet rebellion; a reminder that even when storms gather, this continent has never surrendered its promise. And today, as I look at this room filled with... 

As one of the most complex, multi-disciplinary sectors in the global economy, the mining industry is founded on partnerships. Many of these have been built over centuries, during the storied... 

A feasibility study has confirmed a single-phase development as the most economic development approach for the project.  

As African mines deepen and conditions grow more complex, water management remains one of the sector’s most persistent operational challenges. Groundwater ingress, seasonal flooding and... 

Tertiary education institute the University of KwaZulu-Natal’s (UKZN’s) Scientific Multidisciplinary Advanced Research Technologies (SMART) Lab participated in a series of collaborative crash... 

South Africa’s material handling and logistics sector is transforming rapidly, as rising operating costs, supply chain uncertainty and sustainability pressures push operators to adopt smarter, more... 

Cautious investor sentiment and sustained cost pressures continue to shape technology adoption in South Africa’s materials-handling sector, with safety, affordability and asset life extension... 

As industrial systems migrate from isolated ‘air-gapped’ setups to connected Internet-of-Things and cloud-based environments, cybersecurity has shifted from an information technology afterthought... 

A major refurbishment project in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, is being supported by German hoist manufacturer GEDA GmbH’s transport platforms and material hoists, which are being supplied on a rental... 

A volatile global order, intensifying climate extremes and the race for critical minerals are reshaping mining in 2026, say mining consultancy Sympact co-founders Elizabeth Freele and Rachel... 

Proactive, data-based maintenance ensures lubricants are kept in peak condition, improving asset performance, lowering operating cost and extending equipment life, says oil analysis specialists... 

The key opportunities likely to be pursued and leveraged by miners, explorers and developers in South Africa’s mining sector this year include brownfield project expansions and mine development, a... 

Although investors are being much more selective about where they deploy capital, the fundamental conditions for a “cautiously constructive” South African mining sector in 2026 are present, says... 

To strengthen its role in developing a safer, greener, more competitive, people-centred, more circular and technologically advanced South African mining sector, the Mandela Mining Precinct (MMP)... 

Based on the resilience of local manufacturers, and the historical and continued importance of mining in the South African economy, domestic equipment manufacturer cluster Mining Equipment... 

Lubrication systems manufacturer Bijur Delimon’s systems are designed to enhance reliability, reduce friction and ensure precise lubrication delivery in light, medium and heavy industrial... 

Prairie has started grid power infrastructure installation at its flagship Pad #1 commercial facility site. 

Eland is making steady progress in its ramp-up. 

Additional metallurgical testwork has confirmed that graphite concentrate from the project is suitable for synthetic industrial diamond production, adding a new potential value stream. 

Rainbow Rare Earths has announced that its recently commissioned large-scale pilot plant is operating the optimised Phalaborwa primary flowsheet. 

Willem Theron will retire as nonexecutive chairperson of financial services group PSG Financial Services, at the company’s AGM in July. Subject to regulatory approval, Lizé Lambrechts, who is... 

By: the Industry, for the Industry Now in their fifth year, these awards celebrate the critical role that supply chains play in driving business growth, resilience and competitiveness, as well as... 

(Virtual Showroom) As Africa’s mining sector is moving forward to meet the demands of a greener, more connected world, the need for smart, resilient, and precise process control has never been... 

Creamer Media will host its New Mining Technologies webinar on February 25 at 14:00, focusing on how cutting-edge machinery, digital tools and specialist know-how are driving efficiency gains... 

The Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) is pleased to announce that registration is now open for PDAC 2026, taking place March 1-4, 2026, at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre in... 

JSE-listed Altron Technology Group has strengthened its leadership team with the strategic appointments of Yolanden Moodley as Altron Document Solutions MD and Warren Mande as Netstar chief... 

By: Ciska Kruger South Africa stands at a rare moment where infrastructure development, climate leadership, and inclusive growth can converge into a single practical national project. A national... 

Across Africa, we find ourselves in a familiar and frustrating situation. Large global corporations are eager to access our markets and benefit from our resources yet many show little commitment to... 

I hope it's the first of many, says London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) CEO Ruth Crowell of the strategic gold partnership that South Africa’s Rand Refinery has entered into with Ghana’s Gold... 

Aim-listed Premier African Minerals announces that its subsidiary Zulu Lithium has concluded the procurement, installation and commissioning contract with Xinhai Technology Processing’s... 

By: Prof Vally Padayachee In today's world, characterised by an urgent need for sustainable electrical energy solutions, understanding the fundamental concepts of electrical energy intensity,... 

Newly appointed De Beers Group COO Kevin Smith says operational discipline, stronger partnerships and measured market recovery will be key focus areas in 2026, as the diamond major works to... 

A cold recycling road rehabilitation train, which can mill, mix and pave old asphalt in a single pass, has been deployed on the Schoemanskloof stretch of the N4 road by construction contractor Tau... 

Global financial technology firm Verto says the South African agriculture export sector is experiencing a period of robust horticulture-driven growth, with exports projected to have exceeded... 

One of the countries South Africa can learn from when it comes to beneficiation is Finland, Minerals Council South Africa acting chief economist Bongani Motsa outlined on day-three of the Investing...