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African retailers rethink ESG
14th February 2025 By: Nadine Ramdass

African retailers are aligning closely with global environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) trends, driven by consumer and shareholder activism, retailers’ role in the circular economy... 


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Balama graphite project, Mozambique – update
14th February 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Natural graphite and battery anode company Syrah Resources hopes to restart production at the Balama project during the first quarter. 


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Bankan gold project, Guinea – update
14th February 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Gold reserve developer Predictive Discovery Limited has raised almost A$70-million through a strategic private placement to advance a definitive feasibility study on the project. 


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Hope & Gorob copper/gold mining project, Namibia – update
14th February 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

UK-based copper/gold exploration and development company Bezant Resources has initiated a detailed optimisation programme to assess ore sorting recoveries for various sensor responses. 


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Prairie lithium project, Canada – update
14th February 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Arizona Lithium has updated its phased development plan for the project. 


TURBAIR technology offers power-strapped South African market a 60% energy saving
14th February 2025

Given the current energy pricing landscape in South Africa, industrial machinery manufacturer MAN Energy Solutions is committed to partnering with South African businesses to enhance their future... 


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Sishen ultrahigh dense-media separation project, South Africa – update
14th February 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Project execution has restarted. 


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Skouries gold/copper project, Greece – update
14th February 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Canadian company Eldorado Gold announced a revised timeline and capital cost estimate for the project on February 5. 


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Support grows for independent transmission projects to help ease grid constraint
14th February 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

South Africa’s grid infrastructure is inadequate to support economic growth and accommodate much-needed additional power, especially from renewable-energy sources coming on line as part of the... 


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Lubricant company solutions benefit industry, mining sector
14th February 2025

Following a successful 2024, lubricant and industrial equipment supplier ISO-Reliability Partners will continue its provision of “high-quality” microfine filtration systems for various applications... 


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Bespoke ESG initiatives uplift communities
14th February 2025 By: Nadine Ramdass

Having integrated a strategic environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) transformation framework into its overarching strategy and business processes, logistics company Grindrod has... 


South Africa's aluminium needs to be decarbonised.
South Africa’s Hillside Aluminium continuing to go all out to decarbonise – South32
13th February 2025 By: Martin Creamer

While ‘high-carbon’ is the value-lowering label being put on aluminium from South Africa’s Hillside Aluminium in KwaZulu-Natal, the Sydney-, Johannesburg- and London-listed South32 benefits from... 


The International Commodity Summit 2025: South Africa’s geopolitical tensions countered by Africa’s new commodity trade platform
13th February 2025

The International Commodity Summit 2025 (ICS2025) is set to take centre stage as Africa’s groundbreaking platform dedicated to the advancement of commodity trade on the continent. Scheduled for... 


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Five key trends driving the manufacturing sector in 2025
13th February 2025

As we look toward 2025, Africa’s manufacturing sector is poised for transformation. Fuelled by technological advancements, economic growth and an increasing focus on sustainability, businesses are... 


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Australia's 50 richest now control $153bn as Rinehart tops list again
13th February 2025 By: Reuters

The combined wealth of Australia's 50 richest people has climbed nearly 10% to A$243-billion ($152.92-billion) in the past 12 months, Forbes said on Thursday, with mining magnate Gina Rinehart... 


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Cesa proffers suggestions for sustainable infrastructure development
13th February 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Industry organisation Consulting Engineers South Africa (Cesa) has several suggestions for sustainable development as South Africa plans to invest further in its infrastructure to support the... 


SAPICS, university of Johannesburg and DP World join forces to inspire the next generation of Supply Chain leaders
SAPICS, university of Johannesburg and DP World join forces to inspire the next generation of Supply Chain leaders
13th February 2025

Supply chain industry body SAPICS has announced that it will host the 2025 SAPICS Young Professional and Student Conference on 28 February 2025, from 9am to 1pm.  Sponsored by DP World, this year’s... 


Let’s go further with Caltex Delo® Gold Ultra SAE 15W
Let’s go further with Caltex Delo® Gold Ultra SAE 15W
13th February 2025

When your heavy-duty equipment is working, your business is driving profits. At Astron Energy, our goal is to optimise your diesel engine performance — helping minimise operating costs and maximise... 


Sustainability of Plastic Packaging Highlighted at Pro-Plas Africa 2025
Sustainability of Plastic Packaging Highlighted at Pro-Plas Africa 2025
13th February 2025

Plastic packaging plays a crucial role in South Africa’s supply chains, particularly in the food, beverage, and pharmaceutical sectors. While its durability and cost-effectiveness make it... 


Jake Klein will transition to a nonexecutive role at Evolution Mining.
Leadership changes at Evolution and Fortescue
12th February 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Two of Australia’s major mining companies, Evolution Mining and Fortescue, announced leadership changes on Wednesday. Gold miner Evolution confirmed that executive chairperson Jake Klein will... 


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BFAP commends agriculture sector for having sustained growth over three decades
12th February 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

From heavy government intervention leading up to South Africa’s first democratic elections in 1994, through two financial crises and other macroeconomic challenges, the agriculture sector has still... 


Ukrainian graphite mine hopes for Trump deal, but say returns won't be instant
12th February 2025 By: Reuters

t the 90-year-old Zavallivsky graphite mine in central Ukraine, CEO Ostap Kostyuk dreams of making graphite pure enough to use for lithium batteries, something he compares to trying to "make a... 


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Shell sees AI revolutionising energy system in new outlook
12th February 2025 By: Bloomberg

AI could lead to significant energy demand growth as the technology is implemented across industries, an acceleration that could also help to halve the system’s carbon intensity by 2050, according... 


Webinar to unpack sustainable practices in the transportation and logistics industry
Webinar to unpack sustainable practices in the transportation and logistics industry
12th February 2025

Sustainability in the transport and logistics industry is no longer a nice to have but rather essential in the way the industry responds to social and governmental pressure. This shift does not... 


Seize business opportunities with waste management, circular economy webinar
Seize business opportunities with waste management, circular economy webinar
12th February 2025

Join Creamer Media Webinars on February 26 for a thought-provoking webinar on seizing business opportunities for improved waste management and circular economy systems. Our panel of experts,... 


The International Commodity Summit 2025 (ICS2025): Addressing structural reform and policy fragmentation in South Africa’s manufacturing sector
12th February 2025

The International Commodity Summit 2025 (ICS2025) has officially launched, setting its sights on the critical challenges faced by South Africa's manufacturing sector, particularly within the... 


The many uses of platinum group metals.
Platinum group metals have major ‘urban mining’ plus, Johnson Matthey highlights
11th February 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Platinum group metals (PGMs)  – which are hosted and mined overwhelmingly in South Africa – have recycling rates approaching the 100% mark in some applications, with the carbon intensity of PGM... 


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Mantengu buys MIB’s iron beneficiation plant
11th February 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

JSE-listed Mantengu Mining has acquired Masorini Iron Beneficiation’s (MIB’s) iron beneficiation plant in Phalaborwa, Limpopo, for R18.97-million. Mantengu says this strategic move positions the... 


SA is fourth most popular digital nomad destination, shows new study
SA is fourth most popular digital nomad destination, shows new study
11th February 2025 By: Irma Venter

A newly released study by Nebeus ranks South Africa as the fourth most popular global digital nomad destination, with remote workers able to maximise their savings while benefiting from a high... 


Late Necsa board member Senamile Masango
Necsa ‘deeply saddened’ by board member death
11th February 2025 By: Darren Parker

The South African Nuclear Energy Corporation (Necsa) says it is “deeply saddened” by the passing of board member Senamile Masango on February 8. Masango was a Necsa board member since January 2020.... 


Achieving ESG excellence with Afroteq advisory: A strategic imperative for businesses success
Achieving ESG excellence with Afroteq advisory: A strategic imperative for businesses success
11th February 2025

In today's dynamic business environment, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) compliance is no longer optional but essential for long-term success. As investors, stakeholders, and consumers... 


CATL and Lopal restart China lithium refinery despite price rout
11th February 2025 By: Bloomberg

Jiangsu Lopal Tech and Contemporary Amperex Technology are restarting their lithium refinery in China after a roughly five-month halt, further threatening any price recovery for the key battery... 


Arizona to deploy Koch’s commercial-scale DLE at Prairie project
Arizona to deploy Koch’s commercial-scale DLE at Prairie project
11th February 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

ASX-listed Arizona Lithium has signed an agreement with Koch Technology Solutions (KTS) to deploy its Li-Pro commercial-scale direct lithium extraction (DLE) unit for Phase 1 production at the... 


Agreement signed to develop R1.8bn rare earth, critical battery elements refining facility in Africa
10th February 2025 By: Darren Parker

South African multidisciplinary asset manager Novare and ReElement Technologies Corporation, a subsidiary of Nasdaq-listed American Resources Corporation, has announced a R1.8-billion rare earth... 


Heraeus highlights increasing platinum demand from the pharmaceutical sector
10th February 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Global technology group Heraeus says in its ‘Precious Appraisal’ report that pharmaceutical platinum demand is expected to rise steadily moving forward. It explains that, with the World Health... 


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South Africa’s GoMetro expands to Malaysia
10th 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... 


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Dewatering pump meets a range of needs
10th February 2025

A multipurpose dewatering pump designed to meet the needs of a wide range of applications in construction sector, industrial project, utility maintenance, and emergency dewatering applications is... 


Mashatile, Chikunga mourn death of South Africa’s first black nuclear scientist
10th February 2025 By: Darren Parker

Deputy President and Human Resource Development Council (HRDC) chairperson Paul Mashatile and Minister in the Presidency responsible for Women, Youth, and Persons with Disabilities Sindisiwe... 


When size matters: SAPPMA reports strong growth in large diameter plastic pipe market
When size matters: SAPPMA reports strong growth in large diameter plastic pipe market
10th February 2025

The Southern African Plastic Pipe Manufacturers Association (SAPPMA) has reported significant growth in the demand for large diameter plastic pipes, highlighting an industry-wide shift towards more... 


KZN Top Achievers Shine at Engen Maths & Science School Awards
KZN Top Achievers Shine at Engen Maths & Science School Awards
10th February 2025

The KwaZulu-Natal Engen Maths and Science Schools (EMSS) centres have once again delivered outstanding matric results, reaffirming the programme’s commitment to academic excellence and youth... 


Why Trump wants Canada’s wealth of critical minerals
Why Trump wants Canada’s wealth of critical minerals
10th February 2025 By: Bloomberg

When Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau told a group of executives that President Donald Trump wasn’t kidding about annexing Canada, he offered one reason: critical minerals. Canada is rich in... 


Promising renewable diesel pilot production plan announced by powerful partnership
Promising renewable diesel pilot production plan announced by powerful partnership
10th February 2025 By: Martin Creamer

The launch of a pilot initiative to produce feedstock for renewable diesel in South Africa was announced on day two of the Investing in African Mining Indaba taking place in Cape Town. The launch,... 


Trump’s policies to have major impact on global critical minerals sector
7th February 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

The global minerals and metals sector is expected to face significant volatility owing to expected dollar strength and trade policy shifts led by US President Donald Trump, with sentiment highly... 


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