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BMW South Africa shares peek inside world-class PHEV assembly operations
3rd November 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Having made adjustments worth R4.2-billion to its Rosslyn-based production plant to accommodate for plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) manufacturing since October last year, automotive... 


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Canada Growth Fund puts C$25m into Rio Tinto scandium facility
3rd November 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Canada Growth Fund (CGF) will invest about C$25-million to support Rio Tinto’s scandium oxide production in Sorel-Tracy, Québec. The investment will expand the nameplate capacity of Rio Tinto’s... 


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Digital backbone taking shape through investment
31st October 2025 By: Devina Haripersad

Africa’s rapid digital transformation is unfolding along key subsea connectivity routes, with countries, with the “big five” – Egypt, Morocco, Nigeria, Kenya and South Africa – emerging as focal... 


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Digital tools enhance warehouse efficiency
31st October 2025

The fast-paced nature of automotive retail requires efficient logistics and warehouse management to ensure consistent customer satisfaction, says vehicle manufacturer Jetour South Africa logistics... 


Victor Nemukula, MD of Shumani Industrial Equipment
Victor Nemukula
31st October 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

This week we profile Victor Nemukula, MD of Shumani Industrial Equipment, a supplier of industrial equipment, including forklifts and construction equipment 


The critical role of advanced mechanical seal face technology in mining
31st October 2025

Slurry services are one of the harshest environments for rotating equipment in mining. Abrasive solids, corrosive process fluids and demanding duty cycles quickly erode seal faces and shorten mean... 


Gold mineralisation in rock at the Premier gold project
Premier gold project, Canada – update
31st October 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Ascot Resources has unveiled a recapitalisation and restructuring plan aimed at stabilising its finances and positioning the company for a potential restart of the project. 


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McDermitt lithium project, US – update
31st October 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Jindalee Lithium has launched a value optimisation programme to evaluate the recovery of magnesium as a potential by-product. 


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2G biofuel plant project, Spain
31st October 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

A joint venture between Moeve Global and Apical plans to build a new plant with a production capacity of 500 000 t/y of sustainable fuels. 


How Clover & Energy Partners revolutionised the future of efficiency
How Clover & Energy Partners revolutionised the future of efficiency
30th October 2025

Clover SA reimagines its entire energy ecosystem at the Queensburgh mega-factory and reaps the efficiency rewards. 


Africa’s Biggest Sustainability Event Sparks a Movement — Not Just a Conversation
Africa’s Biggest Sustainability Event Sparks a Movement — Not Just a Conversation
29th October 2025

As the curtains closed on the 2025 Sustainability & ESG Africa Conference (SEACon) at the Sandton Convention Centre, one message rang loud and clear: Africa is not slowing down on sustainability —... 


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Awards celebrate South Africa’s eco-champions
29th October 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

The 2025 Eco-Logic Awards celebrated South Africa's ecologically intelligent champions for their contributions to protecting and preserving the planet at the yearly awards ceremony held at the Two... 


CFM closes largest emerging market climate adaptation infrastructure fund
29th October 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Climate Fund Managers (CFM), a climate-focused blended finance investment manager, has announced the final close of its second blended finance facility, Climate Investor Two (CI2), at nearly... 


Balwin CE Steve Brookes
Balwin builds on residential market recovery with strong performance
28th October 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

JSE-listed Balwin Properties has reported encouraging results for the six months ended August 31, supported by a lower interest rate cycle, enhanced loan affordability and improved sentiment from... 


Kumba CE Mpumi Zikalala
Kumba on track to meet full-year waste mining, production guidance
28th October 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

South African iron-ore miner Kumba Iron Ore, which operates two mines in the Northern Cape, says it is on track to deliver on its full-year waste mining and production guidance of between... 


AI-powered maintenance: the key to efficiency, resiliency and sustainability in future-ready data centres
AI-powered maintenance: the key to efficiency, resiliency and sustainability in future-ready data centres
28th October 2025

Canninah Dladla, Cluster President for English-speaking Africa at Schneider Electric The data centre marketplace is facing a conundrum of sorts; on the one hand, operators are now investing heavily... 


Harmony Gold chairperson Dr Patrice Motsepe.
Harmony Gold committed to creating lasting socioeconomic impact, says Motsepe
28th October 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Harmony Gold is committed to creating lasting socioeconomic impact, Dr Patrice Motsepe, the chairperson of South Africa’s largest producer of gold by volume, has highlighted in the latest suite of... 


Driving Smarter, Not Harder: How FUCHS LUBRICANTS Champions Fleet Efficiency
Driving Smarter, Not Harder: How FUCHS LUBRICANTS Champions Fleet Efficiency
27th October 2025

As October marks Transport Month in South Africa, there’s no better time for fleet operators to shift the spotlight from just tires and brakes to what truly keeps their vehicles running smoothly:... 


The Phalaborwa project
Rainbow Rare Earths demonstrates resilience amid market challenges
27th October 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

With rare earth elements (REE) being vital to economic resilience and national security, the imposition of export controls by China in April, followed by further tightening proposed in October, has... 


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BME nears 100% used-oil explosives breakthrough
24th October 2025 By: Darren Parker

Explosives manufacturer BME intends to replace 100% of the virgin oil used in the fuel phase of its emulsions with used oil within the next few years, Mining Weekly has learned. This would be a... 


Venetia senior GM Ntokozo Ngema pointing out impressive Venetia infrastructure to Mining Weekly’s Martin Creamer.
Venetia mine is sparkling as brightly as the diamonds it brings to surface
24th October 2025 By: Martin Creamer

The successful transition from opencast mining to underground mining is being achieved with considerable aplomb at Venetia Diamond Mine, which Mining Weekly has just visited. De Beers’ $2.3-billion... 


An image of Kumba Iron Ore's lactation room launch
Maternity PPE provides full protection
24th October 2025 By: Lynne Davies

Engineered to provide full protection and comfort throughout pregnancy, iron-ore miner Kumba Iron Ore’s maternity personal protective equipment (PPE) initiative combines safety compliance with... 


Extrupet, partners open food-grade PET plastic recycling plant in Cape Town
24th October 2025 By: Irma Venter

Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Minister Dr Dion George has cut the ribbon on Extrupet’s new food-grade polyethylene terephthalate – PET – plastic recycling plant in Cape Town. The facility... 


Innovation at the core of XCMG Green Summit 2025
Innovation at the core of XCMG Green Summit 2025
24th October 2025

The XCMG Green Summit 2025, held in Xuzhou and Hulunbuir, in China, brought together mining industry leaders from across the world to experience first-hand how innovation and sustainability are... 


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Rook I uranium project, Canada – update
24th October 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

NexGen Energy has concluded a global equity offering to advance the project. 


Jindalee evaluates high-value magnesium by-product at McDermitt
23rd October 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX- and OTCQX-listed Jindalee Lithium has launched a value optimisation programme to evaluate the recovery of magnesium as a potential by-product from its 100%-owned McDermitt lithium project, in... 


blast at mine
South Africa set to trial nitrate-free hydrogen peroxide-based explosive tech soon
22nd October 2025 By: Darren Parker

Explosives technology company Hypex Bio Explosives Technology will soon introduce its novel hydrogen peroxide-based explosive technology to South Africa, aiming to improve safety, reduce emissions... 


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Famous Brands reports positive results across key financial metrics
22nd October 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

JSE-listed food services franchisor Famous Brands has reported that its financial performance for the six months ended August 31 demonstrated strong momentum, with positive results across key... 


blasting at open pit mine
BME emulsion tech reinforces commitment to sustainable blasting practices
22nd October 2025 By: Darren Parker

Mining explosives company BME has signalled a renewed focus on sustainable blasting solutions, highlighting the role of its emulsion technology in reducing environmental impact, improving safety... 


Sanlam Investments Renews Sponsorship of Africa’s Green Economy Summit 2026
Sanlam Investments Renews Sponsorship of Africa’s Green Economy Summit 2026
21st October 2025

Sanlam Investments has confirmed its third sponsorship of Africa’s Green Economy Summit (AGES), taking place in February 2026, reaffirming its commitment to financing Africa’s sustainable future... 


Vodacom launches Eco-Warriors Sustainability Competition
Vodacom launches Eco-Warriors Sustainability Competition
20th October 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

Telecommunications group Vodacom South Africa has launched the Eco-Warriors Sustainability Competition, a nationwide learner-led initiative aiming to mobilise the country’s next generation of... 


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Lithium-ion battery solutions meet the needs of heavy-duty operations
17th October 2025

In high-intensity industries, battery capacity is not just a technical specification but a critical operational consideration, says Industrial Power national GM Imtiaz Mahomed Ally. With... 


Clean up and recycle SA week 2025 unites over 120 000 South Africans to remove visible litter from the environment
Clean up and recycle SA week 2025 unites over 120 000 South Africans to remove visible litter from the environment
17th October 2025

More than 120 000 volunteers across all nine provinces rolled up their sleeves to take part in this year’s Clean-Up & Recycle SA Week, held from 15–20 September 2025. This annual campaign,... 


The Fight Against Hunger: Securing Southern African Food Chains
17th October 2025

By Marietjie Brown, Sustainability & Government Affairs Lead Africa, Middle East and Türkiye Nearly 1 000 children have died from severe malnutrition in South Africa over just 18 months, a stark... 


Jubilee in Zambia.
Sale of South African chrome, PGM assets progressing well, Zambia-focused Jubilee reports
17th October 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Workstreams to conclude the sale by Jubilee Metals of its South African chrome and platinum group metals (PGM) operations are progressing well, the now Zambia copper focused London AIM- and... 


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Rebuilt vehicles reduce costs
17th October 2025 By: Trent Roebeck

Rebuilt mining equipment solutions from e-Qwip, a specialist entity within industrial equipment supplier Barloworld, offer small-scale or junior miners cost-effective equipment to get their... 


the launch of a MANZI water refilling station at a SKUBU refiling shop
Companies join forces, offer water solution
17th October 2025 By: Halima Frost

A partnership formed earlier this year between prepared-water provider MANZI Water and technology-enabled refilling store SKUBU resulted in the launch of an initiative to alleviate the impact of... 


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VEGA’s winning formula for reliable process control
17th October 2025

For over 60 years, VEGA has been at the forefront of level and pressure measurement technology, supporting industries such as chemicals, food, mining, pharmaceuticals, water, oil and gas. Committed... 


coal fines
South African company turning ultrafine coal waste into usable fuel
16th October 2025 By: Darren Parker

South African coal treatment service provider River Energy is recovering fine and ultrafine coal from stockpiles and disposal sites, converting material previously considered waste into usable coal... 


The Agbaou openpit in Côte d'Ivoire
Allied Gold reports strong third-quarter production
15th October 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

TSX-listed Allied Gold Corporation has reported that it produced over 87 000 oz of gold for the third quarter ending September 30, and sold over 92 000 oz of gold during the same period. In its... 


Western Cape Premier Alan Winde
Western Cape developing energy sustainability through renewables ahead of schedule
15th October 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

Western Cape Premier Alan Winde highlighted on Wednesday that South Africa still faces an energy crisis. Although loadshedding (scheduled rotating power cuts) has stopped, the country is still... 


coal briquettes
River Energy proves binderless coal briquetting technology can turn waste fines into fuel
15th October 2025 By: Darren Parker

South African firm River Energy has successfully demonstrated a binderless coal briquetting (BCB) process capable of converting fine and ultrafine discard coal into a stable, saleable fuel product.... 


Lean but efficient Cabinet is what South Africa needs – FMF
14th October 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Liberal economics lobby organisation the Free Market Foundation (FMF) has called for the size of the national Cabinet to be reduced to create a lean but efficient Cabinet. The organisation made... 


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