The fourth edition of the Future Minerals Forum (FMF), held last week in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, hosted a pioneer Africa leadership roundtable, part of a series of regional roundtables that brought... 

Addressing a gathering of global leaders on January 21, World Economic Forum (WEF) founder and chairperson Klaus Schwab called on the global community to embrace "constructive optimism", urging... 

Nearly 60% of CEOs expect global growth to increase over the next 12 months, which indicates a more positive outlook compared with 38% of CEOs having expected growth this time last year, and 18% of... 

Sasol CEO Simon Baloyi is seeking a new path for South Africa’s second-largest polluter to reach its emissions target after doubling down on coal to run its fuel and chemicals production. The... 

United Nations Industrial Development Organisation and its project partners in December showcased Project Imifino at South African Breweries’ Ibhayi Brewery site in Gqeberha, in the Eastern Cape,... 

An optimised prefeasibility study (OPFS) for the Kasiya rutile/graphite project, in Malawi, completed with oversight from a technical committee appointed by Sovereign Metals and Rio Tinto, has... 

Australia's Lucapa Diamond Company said on Tuesday that it had identified two large, highly conductive base metal targets at its Merlin diamond project in the Northern Territory. The findings are... 

Presented by the Innovation Hub, the inaugural Gauteng Innovation Showcase is set to take place on March 18 in Lynnwood, Pretoria. Under the theme ‘Igniting innovation for Sustainable Growth in... 

Project Management Institute (PMI) and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) have signed a collaboration agreement to enhance project governance, implementation and the development of... 

The isolated British Overseas Territory of St Helena, 1 900 km off the south-west coast of Africa, has wrapped up its first public electric vehicle (EV) charge point trial.  This is the latest step... 

( Virtual Showroom )WearCheck Water - one of the condition monitoring specialist company’s divisions - recently became the first  laboratory in Africa to be officially ISO17025 accredited to test... 

As foundational skills gaps continue to grow, adult education and training (AET) has never been more relevant. Individuals who have completed AET level 4 and hold a General Education and Training... 

South African insurtech Naked has secured about R700-million in its latest funding round as it continues to “redefine” insurance through technology-driven convenience, transparency and... 

In a bid to help make mine tailings safer for people and the environment, a global institute has been launched in South Africa which has also been selected as the location of the independent,... 

A new solution aimed at reducing the electricity used for heating water, is now available to South African households. The Integrated Heat Pump (IHP) geyser is described as an energy efficient... 

600SA, a division of CFAO Equipment, has secured the sole distributorship of PESCI® COPMA® range of truck-mounted cranes in South Africa and sub-Saharan Africa, commencing in December 2024. Sonia... 

UK-based mining and exploration company Premier African Minerals has confirmed its principal shareholder Canmax Technologies remains committed to working with the company to ensure the... 

A South African mining centre of excellence is one of nine key projects that have been identified globally for consideration as part of a Centres of Excellence Network, which forms part of three... 

A containerised ballast water treatment system (BWTS) is said to represent a major advancement in maritime technology. The launch of the InTankFITT container was announced by BWTS manufacturer and... 

Onshore wind energy company Nordex Group has appointed Robert Timmers as the new MD for Nordex Energy South Africa (NESA). He returns to South Africa after successfully leading Nordex Australia as... 

US-based copper developer Gunnison Copper has announced that its Johnson Camp mine, in Arizona, has been selected to receive $13.9-million in tax credits to expand production of ‘Made in America’... 

As reported, the Department of Basic Education have noted that fewer students attempt the vital subjects relating to STEM fields and this can impact the economic growth of SA, and with only 13% of... 

The South African Communist Party (SACP) stated on Friday that aside from urgently stopping the closure of ArcelorMittal South Africa’s (AMSA’s) domestic steel mills and rail-fabrication plant,... 

The attributable ferrochrome production from the Glencore Merafe Chrome Venture for the fourth quarter was 70 000 t, resulting in a marginal increase of approximately 0.3% in production for the... 

Eskom has appointed Exxaro’s Rivoningo Mnisi as its new group executive for renewables in line with the coal-dominant utility’s stated goal of becoming a “significant player” in the renewable... 

Australia-listed Global Uranium and Enrichment has announced a A$1.8 million placement, which will be directed towards reviewing and conducting due diligence on complementary assets, staking new... 

Canada wants its allies to explore a pricing floor for critical minerals to address what it views as market interference from China, the dominant supplier of metals key to the energy transition.... 

Martin Creamer talks about ferroalloy market share, platinum group metals and the green hydrogen economy. 

Innovative technologies are being used to ensure precise and reliable measurement of bulk materials, essential across industries reliant on efficient materials handling. In industries such as... 

South Africa’s energy landscape is poised for transformation in 2025, driven by regulatory changes, advancements in technology and the urgent need to address the country’s long-standing energy... 

Sustainable energy solutions provider Blue Pointer Energy has expressed strong support for the renewed call to revive the Pebble Bed Modular Reactor (PBMR) project, following statements by... 

Base metals development company Orion Minerals is progressing the company’s Prieska copper/zinc mine (PCZM) and the Okiep copper project (OCP), with the bankable feasibility study (BFS) for both... 

This week we profile Alpheus Mangale, group CEO of SEACOM, a provider of digital infrastructure and digital services  

With local businesses and households consistently struggling with energy-related challenges, including rising electricity tariffs that are exerting financial pressure across the board, financial... 

Many countries are tightening their water quality legislation owing to the significant environmental challenges posed by excessive phosphorus in water bodies. This will require wastewater treatment... 

Recognising hydrogen’s potential as a clean energy source to combat climate change and reduce carbon emissions, the Southern African Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Conference, taking place on April 7 and... 

Vodacom Group has partnered with technology providers AWS, Microsoft, Skillsoft and other collaborating organisations to equip one-million young people across eight African countries with digital... 

Year 2025 must be used to win back at least some of the huge market share that South Africa has lost in the ferrochrome and ferromanganese businesses. The smelters that turned ore into alloy in the... 

The cornerstone of South Africa's long-steel production industry is facing an existential crisis as Arcelor Mittal South Africa (AMSA) continues in their endeavors to pursue the South African... 

Founded in 2016, activated carbons producer Rotocarb was established with the goal of servicing the carbon-based water purification needs of South Africa. Today, Rotocarb stands as an innovative... 

Water contamination is a silent crisis threatening industries, communities and ecosystems across the globe. From industrial effluents polluting rivers to oil spills compromising groundwater, the... 

Greenland-focused GreenRoc Strategic Materials has received a letter of interest from the Export and Investment Fund of Denmark (EIFO) to provide funding for the company’s Amitsoq graphite project,...