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Cape Town calls for Budget to increase affordable housing funding to cities
18th February 2025 By: Irma Venter

The City of Cape Town says it is “eagerly awaiting” Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s announcement that the Budget, set to be delivered on Wednesday, will increase funding for cities to deliver... 


Master Drilling executive director Koos Jordaan
New diamond-enabled cutting technology partnership announced
18th February 2025 By: Shannon de Ryhove

World leader in the design, development and production of synthetic diamond advanced material solutions Element Six, part of the De Beers Group, and global leader in drilling technology solutions... 


Investors gearing up for climate resilient opportunities of $2-billion+ at Africa’s Green Economy Summit this week
Investors gearing up for climate resilient opportunities of $2-billion+ at Africa’s Green Economy Summit this week
18th February 2025

Event partners include Sanlam Investments, the African Union, SA Tourism, AfDB, DBSA and Standard Bank The upcoming Africa’s Green Economy Summit (AGES) taking place from 18–21 February in Cape... 


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Economists ponder fiscal consolidation, tax increases ahead of Budget speech  
17th February 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Ahead of Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana's 2025 Budget speech, a panel of economists deliberated on the potential outcomes of the Budget, including the impact of fiscal consolidation and tax... 


How field services drive modernisation that propels industrial success and sustainability
How field services drive modernisation that propels industrial success and sustainability
17th February 2025

Industry modernisation is crucial for maintaining competitiveness and addressing rapidly evolving market demands, specifically now as industries face increasing pressure to enhance efficiency and... 


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Accelerate economic reforms to drive investment, create jobs – DA urges Godongwana
17th February 2025 By: Thabi Shomolekae

The Democratic Alliance (DA) said on Monday it expects Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana, to focus his Budget on accelerating economic reforms that drive investment, create jobs, and reduce debt,... 


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IMF says South Africa needs to reduce debt for faster growth
17th February 2025 By: Bloomberg

South Africa must take bold steps to ease a suffocating debt burden and boost economic growth, said the International Monetary Fund. “What we are recommending is a fiscal adjustment of 1% of gross... 


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More coordination needed to tackle Hartbeespoort dam pollution
17th February 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

An increase in intergovernmental commitment and stakeholder coordination is required to mitigate the ongoing pollution that plagues the Hartbeespoort dam. The dam, which was constructed in 1921 and... 


Digital transformation needed to overcome SA'S construction challenges
Digital transformation needed to overcome SA'S construction challenges
14th February 2025

While it may be too early to gauge whether President Cyril Ramaphosa’s promise to transform South Africa into a construction site is becoming a reality, the industry continues to face several... 


Jubilee's Roan concentrator, in Zambia
Jubilee ramps up high-grade copper material processing at Roan
14th February 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Aim- and AltX-listed Jubilee Metals has successfully started processing high-grade copper feed material at the Roan concentrator facility, in Zambia. The material feed grade is in line with... 


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Tech integration boosting competitiveness
14th February 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

In noting the proliferation of technologies such as AI, Big Data, the Internet of Things (IoT) and digital twins in business operations across Africa, global management consulting firm Kearney says... 


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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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Bengwenyama platinum group metals project, South Africa – update
14th February 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

A final investment decision is expected in 2026. 


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Karowe underground expansion project, Botswana – update
14th February 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Canadian diamond mining company Lucara Diamond Corp has reported substantial progress at the project. 


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Waste rock project, Zambia – update
14th February 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Metals recovery company Jubilee Metals Group is concluding the final details of the due diligence on the project. 


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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. 


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Premier gold project, Canada – update
14th February 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Canada-based gold and silver explorer Ascot Resources has announced a delay in the restart of milling operations at the project. 


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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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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... 


Report urges ‘immediate interventions’ to protect Durban Bay from pollution
14th February 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

The Water Research Commission (WRC) and WildTrust have jointly funded a study and the development of a socioecological system (SES) model to provide a comprehensive analysis of the... 


SYSPRO Chief Revenue Officer Mark Wilson
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... 


Schneider Electric’s Segment Solutions Team is a bridge between end users and the organisation
Schneider Electric’s Segment Solutions Team is a bridge between end users and the organisation
13th February 2025

Schneider Electric South Africa’s Segment Solutions Team plays a pivotal role in providing comprehensive technical support to consulting engineers from various design firms, ensuring that the... 


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... 


First Quantum CEO Tristan Pascall
Kansanshi S3 is key growth driver for First Quantum, board changes announced
12th February 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Zambia’s Kansanshi S3 Expansion project will mark "an inflection point" for Canada's First Quantum Minerals, enhancing the company's financial resilience and support continued growth, CEO Tristan... 


What lies beneath – the hidden cost of AI
What lies beneath – the hidden cost of AI
12th February 2025

By: Ben Selier - Vice President, Secure Power, Anglophone Africa at Schneider Electric The world is quickly realising that with the rapid advancement in AI there are also caveats. In short, apart... 


Revival targets up to 100 000 oz/y from redeveloping Utah gold mine
11th February 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

TSX-V-listed Revival Gold is advancing plans to redevelop the Mercur gold project in Utah, with the company targeting gold production of 80 000 oz/y to 100 000 oz/y over a nine-to-ten-year mine... 


Marula to finalise NCLT project acquisition following receipt of prospecting right
11th February 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Following the receipt of the signed prospecting right for the Northern Cape lithium and tungsten (NCLT) project in December, Africa-focused mining and exploration investment company Marula Mining... 


Mantengu chairperson Jonas Tshikundamalema
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... 


Silver sponsor Lasec®to showcase top brands, innovations and LIMS solutions at analytica Lab Africa
11th February 2025

Lasec®, the ultimate solution provider for laboratories across Africa, will showcase 17 international suppliers and a broad range of solutions and innovations at its pavilion at analytica Lab... 


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... 


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Recycling outreach
10th February 2025

A campaign aimed at teaching school children about the importance of recycling is challenging learners to collect and sort as much recyclable waste as possible.  The initiative, led by South... 


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Could BRICS Plus play a new-era role in aiding Africa's strong beneficiation aspirations?
10th February 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Collectively, Africa’s critical mineral resources are attractively expansive. Could BRICS Plus potentially become a widespread new-era platform for distinctive mining and metals collaboration and... 


Energy and Minieral Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson
Canada invests in Quebec's critical minerals research, infrastructure developments
7th February 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Energy and Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson on Thursday announced up to C$43.5-million in investments under two critical mineral funding programmes to help advance critical minerals... 


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Critical minerals miners urged to integrate circularity, communities from start
7th February 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Circularity and community engagement have emerged as key factors for critical minerals mining as more countries and companies turn their focus to the “new” minerals required for green energy and... 


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AI boosts logistics, handling processes
7th February 2025 By: Trent Roebeck

Vehicle tracking and fleet management solutions company Netstar is leading the way in modern logistics and materials handling operations with its innovations in AI and additional fleet management... 


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Karlawinda gold project expansion, Australia
7th February 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Capricorn Metals plans to expand Karlawinda's capacity by installing a new three-stage crushing and ball mill circuit. 


Akkuyu on-shore pumping station
Akkuyu nuclear power plant project, Türkiye – update
7th February 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

The startup and adjustment phases have started on the main equipment of the on-shore pumpstation of Akkuyu's Unit 1. 


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Critical minerals miners urged to integrate circularity, communities from start
7th February 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Circularity and community engagement have emerged as key factors for critical minerals mining as more countries and companies turn their focus to the “new” minerals required for green energy and... 


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Virginia gas project, South Africa – update
7th February 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

While liquidity pressures, production setbacks and environmental concerns have complicated Renergen’s meeting its commitments, the company has been in ongoing communication with lenders and... 


Kumba Iron Ore CEO Mpumi Zikalala
Kumba to report nearly 50% drop in headline earnings for 2024
6th February 2025 By: Darren Parker

JSE-listed iron-ore producer Kumba Iron Ore has advised that its headline earnings per share (HEPS) for the year ended December 31, 2024, are expected to be between R36.60 and R40.50, a decrease of... 


Southern Palladium executive chairperson Roger Baxter
International investors showing interest in South African PGMs
6th February 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

Southern Palladium executive chairperson Roger Baxter has reported that interest in investing in South African mining projects is re-emerging on North American bourses. He was talking to... 


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SA ready to discuss G20 agenda with US despite no-show
6th February 2025 By: Thabi Shomolekae

Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Ronald Lamola said on Thursday that South Africa’s G20 Presidency in 2025 will not be confined to climate change but also to the equitable... 


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