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Digital platforms support predictive maintenance in crushing plants
3rd October 2025 By: Devina Haripersad

Equipment automation is taking centre stage in original-equipment manufacturer (OEM) Astec Africa’s product offering to mining clients across Africa, says capital sales business line manager Calvin... 


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Rail-based, autonomous, electric haulage system improves ore transport 
3rd October 2025 By: Trent Roebeck

A partnership between automated, electrically powered rail haulage company Railveyor and engineering firm Deebar aims to optimise the efficiency, safety and environmental impact of haulage in... 


Paratus Group expands operations into East Africa
3rd October 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

Pan-African telecommunications and network services provider Paratus Group has completed its expansion programme into East Africa, with newly licensed operations established in Kenya, Rwanda,... 


For every tonne of freight moved by rail, six tonnes are transported on SA's roads
For every tonne of freight moved by rail, six tonnes are transported on SA's roads
3rd October 2025

In July 2025, over 85% of South Africa’s land freight was carried by road. For every tonne moved by rail, more than six were hauled by road. Over the past 15 years, the amount of road freight per... 


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TAKRAF South Africa supporting shift in local coal quality
3rd October 2025 By: Tracy Klückow

South Africa’s coal mining sector is undergoing a significant transformation. The traditional model of large, centralised mines with massive 2 000 t/h coal handling plants is giving way to smaller,... 


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Kusile power plant project, South Africa – update
3rd October 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Unit 6 has officially entered into commercial operation. 


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Orom-Cross graphite project, Uganda – update
3rd October 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

A Stage 7 drilling programme has confirmed significant extensions of high-grade graphite at the Camp Lode and Northern Syncline deposits. 


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South Africa’s coal-heavy grid not a barrier to EV adoption, C40 Cities says
2nd October 2025 By: Darren Parker

The argument that South Africa’s coal-heavy electricity grid makes the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) premature has been dismissed by C40 Cities (South Africa) senior programme manager for... 


September new-vehicle sales at ten-year high, exports up 32.9%
September new-vehicle sales at ten-year high, exports up 32.9%
2nd October 2025 By: Irma Venter

New-vehicle sales last month reached the highest level since September 2015, says naamsa | The Automotive Business Council. Sales were up 24.3%, to 54 700 units, compared with September last year. 


Balancing progress and preservation by rethinking infrastructure for biodiversity, climate, and people
Balancing progress and preservation by rethinking infrastructure for biodiversity, climate, and people
2nd October 2025

By: Kishaylin Chetty - the Executive: Head of Sustainability at the Endangered Wildlife Trust South Africa, like much of Africa, stands at a critical juncture. 


Transport Month: supply chain industry body SAPICS urges collaboration and education to fix South Africa’s failing logistics system
Transport Month: supply chain industry body SAPICS urges collaboration and education to fix South Africa’s failing logistics system
2nd October 2025

“Port delays, rail disruptions and infrastructure inefficiencies are costing the economy a reported R1 billion a day in lost trade. We have a disproportionate number of truck accidents contributing... 


Mining added 2 000 jobs quarter-on-quarter.
Mining creates 2 000 more second-quarter jobs, Minerals Council South Africa reports
2nd October 2025 By: Martin Creamer

South Africa’s mining industry defied the national trend in the second quarter of this year when it created more quarter-on-quarter jobs at a time when overall South African employment fell,... 


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Weather measurement technology helps reduce road accidents
1st October 2025

Measurement technology can be used to provide accurate and reliable data for road management entities to help reduce vehicle accidents as a result of hazardous weather conditions, says Senseca... 


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South Africa must create inclusive public transport system, conference hears
1st October 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

In a fitting start to transport month on October 1, event organiser Vuka Group mobility group director Ben Pullen opened the Smarter Mobility Africa conference by emphasising the importance of... 


BHP tips A$840m into Olympic Dam to fuel copper growth
BHP tips A$840m into Olympic Dam to fuel copper growth
1st October 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Diversified mining major BHP is pumping more than A$840-million into a suite of new projects at Olympic Dam in line with a vision to turn South Australia into a copper superpower. The investment,... 


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Port of Gauteng unveils White Paper proposing inland port to ease Durban-Gauteng freight corridor strain
30th September 2025 By: Darren Parker

Private sector initiative the Port of Gauteng has released a White Paper to mark the start of Transport Month, setting out a plan aimed at addressing the inefficiencies in South Africa’s freight... 


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Gibela Rail appoints Reggie Boqo CEO
30th September 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The Gibela Rail Transport Consortium has appointed Reggie Boqo CEO, effective October 1. The consortium is a South African rail company pursuing the revitalisation of passenger rail. Established in... 


China signs deal with Zambia, Tanzania for $1.4bn railway upgrade
29th September 2025 By: Reuters

China, Zambia and Tanzania on Monday signed a $1.4 billion deal to refurbish the Tanzania-Zambia railway, a vital route for shipping copper exports from the region, Zambia's government said. The... 


Business considers partnership to halt Joburg’s decline along lines of loadshedding intervention
Business considers partnership to halt Joburg’s decline along lines of loadshedding intervention
26th September 2025 By: Terence Creamer

The CEO-led business partnership that is currently assisting the South African government with the implementation of turnaround initiatives in electricity, transport, crime and youth unemployment... 


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Local branch improves pumps, parts availability
26th September 2025 By: Halima Frost

Since the opening of its branch in Kitwe, Zambia, in 2020, submersible pumps supplier Goodwin Submersible Pumps Africa has been better positioned to service the copper dominated local mining... 


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Private wind farm to reduce emissions
26th September 2025

As the largest private facility of its kind built to date in South Africa, the Witberg Wind Farm – located between the Touws river and Laingsburg, in the Western Cape – will prevent the emission of... 


Ride-hailing meets job-hunting in Uber-Harambee youth push
26th September 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

E-hailing service Uber and not-for-profit social enterprise Harambee Youth Employment Accelerator have entered into a strategic partnership to tackle South Africa’s high youth unemployment rate.... 


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Electrotech vision
26th September 2025 By: Terence Creamer

South Africa is thankfully surfacing from a of period of prolonged electricity disruption that all but stripped the country of its ability to grow and create jobs for more than a decade. But this... 


Minerals Council South Africa
The state of SA’s mining, energy and logistics sectors demands urgent reforms
26th September 2025

The Minerals Council South Africa, whose 70 member companies and associations represent more than 90% of South African yearly mineral production by value, is at the forefront of advocating for an... 


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Yellowhead copper project, Canada
26th September 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

A technical report update has revised the project’s economics to incorporate updated metal prices, and revised capital and operating costs. 


New household survey shows Capetonians travel largely by car
New household survey shows Capetonians travel largely by car
25th September 2025 By: Irma Venter

Cape Town’s new Household Survey shows that private vehicles remain the dominant form of transport in the city, with 48% of households making use of this mode, followed by minibus taxi at 29.8%,... 


Sapref refinery in Durban
CEF welcomes access to Durban Island View Terminal afforded by Minister
25th September 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The State-owned Central Energy Fund (CEF) has welcomed the announcement by Transport Minister Barbara Creecy relating to the strategic allocation of 15% access to the Durban Island View Terminal.... 


Canyon secures A$215m funding to fast-track Cameroon bauxite project
Canyon secures A$215m funding to fast-track Cameroon bauxite project
25th September 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed Canyon Resources on Thursday announced a strategic funding package of about A$215-million to accelerate development of its Minim Martap bauxite project in Cameroon. The package... 


Hudbay's Constancia operations in Peru
Hudbay Minerals temporarily shuts down Peru mill amid unrest
25th September 2025 By: Reuters

Canadian miner Hudbay Minerals said on Tuesday that its Constancia mill in Peru has been temporarily shut down and non-essential workforce has been demobilized due to riots in Lima and several... 


The Port of Maputo
Africa should ensure short-term trade pains lead to long-term resilience
23rd September 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Many African countries are experiencing difficulties and significant financial impacts amid tariff changes imposed by the US, but, while trade diversification initiatives take significant time and... 


Copperbelt’s initial 1 000 ha cassava project expected to show how the lot of Zambia’s farmers can be uplifted.
Copperbelt being groomed as starting point of cassava food-and-fuel thrust in Zambia
22nd September 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Another big C may soon begin to emerge along Zambia’s copper-renowned Copperbelt, this time having nothing to do with the yellow metal but instead highlighting the first letter of a staple food... 


Digistics Achieves Four Prestigious Certifications, Showcasing Innovation in Sustainability and Supply Chain Safety
22nd September 2025

Digistics, a leader in supply chain and logistics solutions, has achieved a remarkable milestone by securing four simultaneous certifications: ISO 9001 (Quality Management Systems) ISO 14001... 


Benefits of Hiring Shipping Containers for Mining Equipment Storage
Benefits of Hiring Shipping Containers for Mining Equipment Storage
19th September 2025

Mining operations in South Africa require major investment in valuable equipment. Purchasing permanent storage facilities can be expensive and time-consuming, especially in remote mining areas.... 


The geoLOGr at work on samples
Advanced system boosts exploration accuracy
19th September 2025 By: Devina Haripersad

In boosting core logging techniques, mining technology integrator Dwyka Mining Services, in partnership with Canadian technology company Hyperspectral Intelligence Inc. (HII), is positioning the... 


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Babcock’s one-stop model bodes well for industry
19th September 2025

Industries benefit significantly from partnering with a single, integrated equipment and services provider, says energy, transport and industrial services specialist Babcock. By offering a... 


Track record
Track record
19th September 2025

The collapse of South Africa’s freight rail network has placed a significant strain on the economy, forcing goods that should move quickly and efficiently by rail onto congested roads. Theft of... 


Image of excavation at the Kasiya project
Kasiya rutile/graphite project, Malawi – update
19th September 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Sovereign Metals has announced that Japan has launched a $7-billion investment initiative to develop the Nacala Corridor infrastructure, directly strengthening the outlook for the project. 


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Lilian Ngoyi street rehabilitation, South Africa – update
19th September 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Lilian Ngoyi street has officially reopened to traffic, with Phase 1 of the rehabilitation project completed. 


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Muga potash project, Spain – update
19th September 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Highfield Resources has terminated its senior secured project finance facility after the last lenders agreed to exit. 


Graphite from the Oron-Cross project
Orom-Cross graphite project, Uganda – update
19th September 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Blencowe Resources has completed an aggregate fundraise of £1.12-million. The funds will be used towards the completion of the definitive feasibility study.  


Transport Minister Barbara Creecy
25-year extensions of Island View liquid-bulk terminal leases to boost fuel security – Creecy
18th September 2025 By: Terence Creamer

Transport Minister Barbara Creecy has issued a directive instructing the Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) to renew the leases of existing liquid-bulk terminal operators in the Island View... 


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ATNS signs contract with Embraer Group company to modernise air traffic flow management in South Africa
18th September 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

South Africa's State-owned Air Traffic and Navigation Services (ATNS) has signed a contract with Embraer Group company Atech to replace the current air traffic flow management (ATFM) system. The... 


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Eskom, BYD partner to accelerate South Africa’s EV future
18th September 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Power utility Eskom has, through the signing of a memorandum of collaboration (MoC), signalled its intent to collaborate with automotive company BYD Auto South Africa in future and to support the... 


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