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President Cyril Ramaphosa
Allocations for reform of services in metros linked to performance targets – Ramaphosa
2nd March 2026 By: Schalk Burger

In his newsletter on March 2, commenting on the Budget delivered the week before, President Cyril Ramaphosa said that R19.2-billion will be reallocated over the medium term to the reform of... 


Open automation is breaking legacy chains in 2026
Open automation is breaking legacy chains in 2026
2nd March 2026

By: Pusetso Sentle - Solutions Architect at Schneider Electric Industrial automation has long been shaped by proprietary systems and tightly coupled hardware-software architectures. However, in... 


Discarded glass bottles are converted into marketable cullet, generating income while significantly reducing the volume of waste sent to landfill
Turning glass waste into sustainable value
2nd March 2026

Glass is one of the most recyclable materials in the world, yet in South Africa too much of it still ends up in landfill. Every discarded bottle or jar represents not just waste but a missed... 


Innovation, Automation and Sustainability to take centre stage in West Africa
Innovation, Automation and Sustainability to take centre stage in West Africa
2nd March 2026

Nigeria remains one of Africa’s most dynamic economic hubs, with a large and youthful consumer base driving demand across food and beverage, personal care, pharmaceuticals and e-commerce. That... 


EcoRestore Africa co-founder and CEO Chloe Cormack
South African-Kenyan woman-led startup seeking to revitalise African soils naturally
27th February 2026 By: Rebecca Campbell

Eighty per cent of Africa’s arable soils are degraded, as are 70% of the continent’s freshwater ecosystems, with 40% of African countries suffering declines in crop yields ranging from 20% to 80%,... 


Vertiv Industrialises AI Deployment with Digitally Orchestrated Infrastructure, Collaborates with Hut 8 to Scale
Vertiv Industrialises AI Deployment with Digitally Orchestrated Infrastructure, Collaborates with Hut 8 to Scale
27th February 2026

Vertiv (NYSE: VRT), a global leader in critical digital infrastructure, today announced a major evolution in high-density data centre deployment, shifting from traditional static modelling to a... 


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Metal’s recyclability could facilitate improved economic development
27th February 2026 By: Trent Roebeck

The South African private and public sectors must implement better recycled-metal production methods and metal recycling initiatives to help foster a circular economy and improved economic... 


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Africa urged to move from critical-minerals rhetoric to tangible development
27th February 2026 By: Darren Parker

South Africa and the broader African continent hold vast critical minerals essential to the global clean energy transition, yet the challenge remains turning this potential into tangible economic... 


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Fire protection systems safeguard infrastructure, workers
27th February 2026 By: Trent Roebeck

The adoption of fire protection systems and technologies within South African waste management and/or recycling facilities is becoming increasingly important given the risks to workers and... 


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New mill planned for Romania
27th February 2026

Romanian steel manufacturer UMB Steel s.r.l. has commissioned German plant engineering company SMS group to supply a continuous mill technology, specifically the CMT 700 mill, to its Oțelu Roșu... 


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Green-Tech integration strengthens quality, innovation
27th February 2026

Wastewater treatment company Sanitech announced the integration of water and waste solutions company Green-Tech’s technology into its operations, marking a significant step in strengthening its... 


Mondi's food grade range of corrugated and solid board  flexible packaging
Food packaging portfolio expanded
27th February 2026

To strengthen its position as a trusted partner to the food industry, sustainable packaging and paper solutions provider Mondi launched its extended food packaging portfolio in November. The... 


ZITHANDE MZANSI 
Through their flagship programme, Fibre Circle seeks to inspire young people to have a passion for nature and the environment and to make recycling education accessible to every learner
Fibre Circle embraces inclusive environmental education
27th February 2026

South Africa’s producer responsibility organisation for the paper and paper packaging sector, Fibre Circle, has rolled out an exciting and innovative project to extend inclusive environmental... 


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Africa urged to move from critical-minerals rhetoric to tangible development
27th February 2026 By: Darren Parker

South Africa and the broader African continent hold vast critical minerals essential to the global clean energy transition, yet the challenge remains turning this potential into tangible economic... 


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Doropo gold project, Côte d'Ivoire
27th February 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

A definitive feasibility study update was completed in December 2025. 


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Copper World Complex, US – update
27th February 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

A potential final investment decision is expected in 2026.  


Drill rig at the Pebble copper/molybdenum project
Pebble copper/gold/molybdenum/silver/rhenium project, US – update
27th February 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

The US Department of Justice filed a court brief in Alaska on February 19, supporting the Environmental Protection Agency’s veto of Northern Dynasty’s flagship Pebble project. 


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Rooiwal Waste Water Works repair and upgrade, South Africa – update
27th February 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

Water and Sanitation Minister Senzo Mchunu has reported that construction at the project is well under way. 


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Sishen ultrahigh dense-media separation project, South Africa – update
27th February 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

Anglo American has reported that 90% of all engineering work at the project has been completed.  


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Uis lithium expansion project, Namibia – update
27th February 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

Uis Tin Mining has extended its offtake agreement with Thaisarco, granting the smelter exclusive rights to all tin concentrate produced at Uis for the term of the agreement. 


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Wicheeda rare earth element project, Canada – update
27th February 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

The project has been selected as one of only three new “promising projects” by British Columbia’s Critical Minerals Office under its Advanced Project Initiative. 


Valterra Platinum CEO Craig Miller
Jameson cells ringing efficiency bells at Valterra Platinum
26th February 2026 By: Martin Creamer

The two words, Jameson and cells, came up several times during Valterra Platinum’s information-packed presentation of excellent 2025 financial results, owing to these cells ringing many efficiency... 


BLSA welcomes credible 2026 Budget as growth returns, debt stabilises and reform momentum builds
26th February 2026

BLSA congratulates Minister Godongwana on delivering a credible and pragmatic budget that tackles the country’s core challenges and reiterates the government's commitment to structural reforms.... 


Budget 2026: Credibility with Teeth
26th February 2026

By: Head of Fixed Income at Prescient Securities - Kristof Kruger South Africa’s 2026 Budget marks a clear inflection point in fiscal management. For the first time in 17 years, gross debt... 


Building efficiency through connection at RIB Unite 2026
Building efficiency through connection at RIB Unite 2026
26th February 2026

Construction is changing, fast. Rising complexity, productivity demands, and sustainability expectations are reshaping how teams plan, deliver and collaborate. To help the industry navigate this... 


The Sukari mine in Egypt
Capital pleased with favourable demand as it secures new contracts
25th February 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Mining services company Capital has announced several material contract developments across its drilling, mining and laboratory operations in a favourable demand environment. "We are pleased to... 


Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana
Infrastructure in focus as South Africa reaches fiscal ‘turning point’
25th February 2026 By: Terence Creamer

Accelerating infrastructure investment emerged as a central theme of the 2026 Budget, which Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana characterised as representing a “turning point” for both debt... 


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Treasury mandates sustainability plans as fiscal anchor going forward
25th February 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

To entrench commitments to healthy public finances, national government will introduce legislation requiring each new administration to table a medium-term fiscal plan to embed fiscal... 


Sylvania CEO Jaco Prinsloo
Sylvania posts healthy financials on the back of higher production, prices
24th February 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

Aim-listed Sylvania Platinum has reported a 110% year-on-year increase in its net revenue for the six months ended December 31, to $99.8-million, owing to a 25% year-on-year increase in platinum,... 


True North Copper awarded Qld grant to assess Mt Oxide legacy materials
24th February 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed True North Copper has been awarded A$400 000 under the Queensland government’s Collaborative Development Programme (CDP) to assess legacy mine waste streams at its Mt Oxide project. The... 


Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi
Investment in water prioritised as Gauteng battles water challenges, says Premier
24th February 2026 By: Natasha Odendaal

As water challenges continue to cripple South Africa’s most populous province, the Gauteng provincial government has reiterated its commitment to resolve the wide-spread issues. Speaking during his... 


Company aims to help eliminate poor-quality plastic pipes in Africa
Company aims to help eliminate poor-quality plastic pipes in Africa
23rd February 2026 By: Tracy Klückow

While there is a significant amount of infrastructure development taking place across Africa, often supporting large mining operations, many countries are struggling with poor-quality plastic pipe... 


Yaouré mine
Perseus posts $185.5m interim after-tax profit, increases dividend
20th February 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

ASX-listed Perseus Mining has reported material improvements across all key financial metrics including revenue, earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (Ebitda), profit... 


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MetaleN
20th February 2026

Local tube manufacturer MetaleN manufactures heat exchanger tubes in various steel, copper and nickel alloy inner tubes with copper, steel or aluminium fins. It produces lengths up to 15 m as well... 


Aerial view of the Great Bear project
Great Bear gold project, Canada – update
20th February 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

The government of Ontario has earmarked the project for accelerated development under its new ‘One Project, One Process’ permitting framework. 


Image of Uis tin mine, in Namibia
Uis lithium expansion project, Namibia – update
20th February 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

Uis Tin Mining Company has entered into a cooperation agreement with the European Investment Bank to accelerate the feasibility study. 


Kumba Marketing and Seaborne Logistics Head Timo Smit.
Kumba Iron Ore going greener with solar on waste rock dump plus wheeling initiative
19th February 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Amid the high quality of the lump ore of South Africa’s Kumba Iron Ore helping global steelmakers to decarbonise, the Anglo American group company is itself embarking on two initiatives in the... 


 Kumba CFO Xolani Mbambo.
Kumba Iron Ore investing R11.2-billion in ‘exciting’ waste-to-premium-product project
19th February 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Anglo American group company Kumba Iron Ore is investing R11.2-billion worth of capital in its "exciting" waste-to-premium-product project that has a three-year payback. Enabled by the modular... 


Image of a cement mixer at a road construction site
Increased demand for construction materials fuelled by growing urbanisation
19th February 2026

It is estimated that by 2035 more than 70% of South Africa’s population will live in towns and cities. This rapid urbanisation and concomitant demand for affordable housing presents opportunities... 


Roan operation
Jubilee reports solid results from Zambia copper projects
19th February 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

Aim-listed Jubilee Metals has reported a solid set of results from its core copper business in Zambia for the half-year ended December 31, 2025, with the Roan operations having reached the targeted... 


CEO Mike Fraser
Gold Fields lifts shareholder returns after strong 2025 financial performance
19th February 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

JSE-listed Gold Fields has reported strong results for the year ended December 31, 2025, delivering a more predictable performance, keeping guidance unchanged throughout the year, delivering... 


Upward Spiral 1471 celebrates 15 years of driving sustainable growth
Upward Spiral 1471 celebrates 15 years of driving sustainable growth
19th February 2026

This year mining, logistics and waste management partner Upward Spiral 1471 marks 15 years of continuous operation, a milestone that reflects not only resilience, but a rare achievement for a... 


DoJ brief backs Pebble veto; Northern Dynasty shares slump
DoJ brief backs Pebble veto; Northern Dynasty shares slump
19th February 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Shares in Northern Dynasty Minerals slumped nearly 40% on the TSX and NYSE American on Wednesday after the US Department of Justice (DoJ) filed a court brief in Alaska supporting the Environmental... 


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