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Creamer Media’s Mining Weekly presents Announcements. This page offers a platform for unsolicited media announcements, made by companies and organisations, that have implications for the South African economy and the business environment. Creamer Media retains the right not to publish unsolicited media statements, as well as to remove such articles from the platform. Any opinions expressed are not those of Creamer Media and no warranty is made regarding the accuracy of the content.

Ground investigation for civil infrastructure gets more robust with integration of lab and field geotechnical data
Updated 4 hours ago

CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand - Seequent, the Bentley Subsurface company, has streamlined laboratory testing in OpenGround, the leading cloud-connected geotechnical data management solution. The new... 


Mineware introduces AI-first OCR to accelerate mine safety intelligence
Updated 7 hours ago

Across many mining operations, critical safety and inspection data still begins on paper. Every day, hundreds of SHEQ, production, and inspection sheets are completed underground and in field... 


“Plastics Matter” – A New Podcast Series to Amplify Industry Voice
13th February 2026

Plastics SA is proud to announce the launch of an exciting new podcast series titled Plastics Matter, a dynamic platform created to give the South African plastics industry a stronger, more direct... 


VZI, Northern Cape Provincial Government and Industrial Zones Programme Strengthen Collaboration to Advance the Namakwa Special Economic Zone
VZI, Northern Cape Provincial Government and Industrial Zones Programme Strengthen Collaboration to Advance the Namakwa Special Economic Zone
13th February 2026

In a significant step toward accelerating industrial growth in the Northern Cape, Vedanta Zinc International (VZI), the Northern Cape Provincial Government (NCPG) and the Industrial Zones Programme... 


NRF-SAEON researcher honoured through new species discovery
13th February 2026

The South African Environmental Observation Network (NRF-SAEON) and the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) are proud to announce a major scientific achievement—the formal... 


MAHLE maintains top position in climate protection
MAHLE maintains top position in climate protection
13th February 2026

MAHLE has received an "A" rating again in the 2025 Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) assessment by the nonprofit organization in the climate protection category and an "A-" in water security. With... 


Deep listening and curiosity characterise GIBB Group CEO’s first year
Deep listening and curiosity characterise GIBB Group CEO’s first year
13th February 2026

February 2026 marks one year since Vishaal Lutchman assumed the role of Group CEO of GIBB Holdings (GIBB) - a year marked by curiosity over certainty. In an environment often driven by quick wins,... 


Consistent progress marks Karabo Malemela’s rise in national circuit racing
Consistent progress marks Karabo Malemela’s rise in national circuit racing
13th February 2026

Backed by BMG and Liqui Moly, young South African racing driver Karabo Malemela, delivered a standout 2025 season in the BMW ///M Performance Parts Race Series, competing as part of the Pablo Clark... 


Cry Not, My Beloved Africa: Youth Leading the Future of Mining
13th February 2026

These words rise from our history like a quiet rebellion; a reminder that even when storms gather, this continent has never surrendered its promise. And today, as I look at this room filled with... 


Mining with a human face: How to formalise artisanal and small-scale mining
13th February 2026

Artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) is a significant part of the global mineral economy. In fact, 45 million people across the world work directly in ASM, with estimates indicating as many as... 


Stronger together: Mining Indaba sees sector forging partnerships for a fascinating future
13th February 2026

As one of the most complex, multi-disciplinary sectors in the global economy, the mining industry is founded on partnerships. Many of these have been built over centuries, during the storied... 


Precision Instruments Drive Africa’s Mining Future
Precision Instruments Drive Africa’s Mining Future
12th February 2026

(Virtual Showroom) As Africa’s mining sector is moving forward to meet the demands of a greener, more connected world, the need for smart, resilient, and precise process control has never been... 


Africa’s cross-border e-commerce boom and the infrastructure needed to power it
11th February 2026

Africa is on the cusp of a significant shift in intra-continental trade, with the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) unlocking a new wave of e-commerce growth driven by mobile-first... 


The Client’s Problems Become Our Problems: Revolutionising Industrial Substations
11th February 2026

A mine’s multi-million-rand modernisation project was on schedule: haul roads graded, crushers installed, and processing plant foundations poured. But the substation construction hit a bottleneck.... 


Making Solar Possible for Businesses with Asbestos Roofs
Making Solar Possible for Businesses with Asbestos Roofs
11th February 2026

South African businesses urgently need more reliable, lower-cost power. However, asbestos roofing in many older commercial and industrial buildings has become a major barrier to rooftop solar... 


Epson launches Back-to-School campaign with Shakira, supporting South African students’ creativity
Epson launches Back-to-School campaign with Shakira, supporting South African students’ creativity
11th February 2026

Epson, a global leader in sustainable technology solutions, has launched its Back-to-School campaign in South Africa, aimed at supporting creativity and learning for students in local communities.... 


UJ Wom+n in Tech becomes first all-women team to win AAKRUTI Global Design Competition
11th February 2026

The University of Johannesburg (UJ) has reinforced its standing as a hub of future-focused, socially responsive innovation after students from its Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture (FADA)... 


Adventure tourism generates billions for the South African economy as industry targets global market share
Adventure tourism generates billions for the South African economy as industry targets global market share
11th February 2026

SATSA, in partnership with Futureneer Advisors, has released a new white paper revealing South Africa's adventure tourism industry generated R12 billion in direct revenue in 2024, while supporting... 


Are South African Businesses Breaking the Law Without Knowing It?
11th February 2026

Many South African businesses believe they are operating within the law. They have policies in place, file some statutory returns and may even have compliance files neatly stored away. Yet a... 


RMB Corvest and Alito Fund 2 Acquires A Majority Stake in Packaging World
RMB Corvest and Alito Fund 2 Acquires A Majority Stake in Packaging World
11th February 2026

RMB Corvest and Alito Fund 2 (“Alito”) have partnered to acquire a majority stake in Packaging World, a leading South African manufacturer of flexible plastic packaging, marking a significant... 


TOMRA Mining turns mine waste into clean, profitable infrastructure
TOMRA Mining turns mine waste into clean, profitable infrastructure
11th February 2026

Amid mounting pressure on global supply chains, TOMRA’s advanced sensor-based sorting technology is helping mining companies recover valuable resources once considered waste – extending mine life,... 


Vertiv and University of Bologna Sign Strategic Agreement for Research, Training and Innovation
Vertiv and University of Bologna Sign Strategic Agreement for Research, Training and Innovation
10th February 2026

Vertiv (NYSE: VRT), a global leader in critical digital infrastructure, has signed a framework collaboration agreement with the University of Bologna, one of Europe's most prestigious academic... 


 Strengthening the backbone of critical infrastructure - ACTOM’s approach to reliable medium voltage supply
Strengthening the backbone of critical infrastructure - ACTOM’s approach to reliable medium voltage supply
10th February 2026

Many sectors across South Africa and the broader region depend on mission-critical facilities to deliver uninterrupted services. Hospitals, data centres, and large industrial operations cannot... 


Concor has commenced construction of the 211 Oxford Road development in Rosebank, a fast track future-ready commercial building within the Oxford Parks Precinct, with basement formwork, reinforcement and concrete works progressing
Building the future: Concor’s 11th Oxford Parks project takes off
10th February 2026

Concor has commenced construction of its 11th building in the prestigious Oxford Parks Precinct in Rosebank, appointed by long-standing client Intaprop to deliver the new 211 Oxford Road... 


Completed Weba transfer chute delivering controlled even material flow to the wet screening circuit
Engineered chute redesign restores screening efficiency at Sierra Leone iron ore plant
10th February 2026

Best known for its work in dry bulk materials handling, Weba Chute Systems has successfully applied its depth of expertise to resolve transfer point challenges in the wet plant of an iron ore mine... 


Why forklifts have become mission-critical across South Africa’s industries
Why forklifts have become mission-critical across South Africa’s industries
10th February 2026

From the moment raw materials arrive on site to the point finished goods leave a facility, forklifts quietly keep South Africa’s industries moving. In warehouses, they dictate throughput and... 


Schneider Electric Unveils the Industry’s First Open, Software‑Defined Distributed Control System (DCS) to Power Flexible, Future‑Ready Industrial Automation
Schneider Electric Unveils the Industry’s First Open, Software‑Defined Distributed Control System (DCS) to Power Flexible, Future‑Ready Industrial Automation
10th February 2026

Schneider Electric, a global energy technology leader, today announced EcoStruxure™ Foxboro Software Defined Automation (SDA), the industry’s first open, software‑defined Distributed Control System... 


Fast2Mine to exhibit at Mining Indaba 2026, showcasing the next generation of mining operations management
Fast2Mine to exhibit at Mining Indaba 2026, showcasing the next generation of mining operations management
10th February 2026

Fast2Mine, a leading provider of mining operations and fleet management software, is proud to announce its participation as an official exhibitor at Mining Indaba 2026, one of the world’s most... 


Germany Targets Eastern Cape Seafood Industry Expansion into the European Union Market
Germany Targets Eastern Cape Seafood Industry Expansion into the European Union Market
9th February 2026

A German delegation on a Seafood Sourcing Mission to South Africa touched down in the Eastern Cape on Wednesday last week to help identify seafood farmers who are ready to export their produce to... 


Climate-Smart Horticulture Production Manual for Small-Scale Farmers Launched
9th February 2026

Small-scale farmers across Southern Africa are facing mounting climate risks from unpredictable rainfall and droughts, to declining soil health and pest pressures. In response, Solidaridad has... 


Constitutional Court Ruling: Understand the Legal Implications Before Taking the Next Step
9th February 2026

The recent Constitutional Court ruling confirming that customary marriages in South Africa are automatically in community of property, has significant implications for estate planning. It calls for... 


Navigating risk: business risk mitigation strategies for the new year
9th February 2026

South African businesses are entering the new year with cautious optimism. The RMB/BER Business Confidence Index (BCI)[1] rebounded in the final quarter of 2025 to 44 – its highest level for the... 


inDrive and Cartrack Strengthen Driver Protection Across South Africa
inDrive and Cartrack Strengthen Driver Protection Across South Africa
9th February 2026

As South Africa’s e-hailing industry evolves, safety remains a top priority. inDrive has reinforced its driver-focused approach through a new strategic partnership with Cartrack.  The collaboration... 


Wilna Hofffmann- General Manager Business Development
Recovering more from every ton: How Multotec’s fine material spiral concentrators strengthen manganese value chains
9th February 2026

Manganese continues to play a pivotal role in modern industrial economies, with metallurgical-grade material underpinning global steel production and high-purity manganese becoming increasingly... 


Wetlands: A foundation for all livelihoods
Wetlands: A foundation for all livelihoods
9th February 2026

Wetlands make a special water resource type protected internationally under the Ramsar Convention, which was established in 1971. South Africa joined the convention in 1975 as one of the first five... 


Booyco Engineering designs robust HVAC systems built to perform in the extreme heat, dust and humidity of underground mining
Booyco Engineering leads underground with purpose-built HVAC systems
9th February 2026

Underground mining remains one of the toughest operating environments in the world, placing extreme demands on both personnel and equipment. Heat, dust, humidity and long operating hours all... 


Pilot Crushtec’s TwisterTrac VS350E Stage V, engineered to meet stringent European emissions regulations, supports the company’s expanding footprint across the UK and Europe
Pilot Crushtec accelerates European expansion with distributor drive
9th February 2026

Pilot Crushtec is working towards building a strong network of European distributors as it consolidates its position as a world class specialist supplier of crushing and screening solutions.... 


Lula collaborates with Payfast by Network to embed growth funding for e-commerce merchants
9th February 2026

Business funding platform, Lula, has entered into a strategic collaboration with Payfast by Network, enabling Payfast merchants to access fast, flexible funding directly within their payments... 


Rosond CEO to speak at African Mining Indaba 2026 on the future of drilling innovation
Rosond CEO to speak at African Mining Indaba 2026 on the future of drilling innovation
9th February 2026

Leading drilling and exploration specialist Rosond has confirmed that its Chief Executive Officer, Glen McGavigan, will be a panellist at Investing in African Mining Indaba 2026, taking place at... 


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