The R8-billion Cape Winelands Airport project in Cape Town has received environmental authorisation from the Western Cape Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning (DEADP). The... 

South Africa’s construction and infrastructure sector enters 2026 with a rare window of opportunity. The Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS), delivered by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana... 

ACTOM, a leader in energy infrastructure, officially opened its Pretoria Power Transformer manufacturing factory, following the strategic acquisition of SGB SMIT Power Matla, in what was structured... 

The 13th Zambia International Mining & Energy Conference & Exhibition (ZIMEC 2026), to be held on 25-26 March 2026 in Kitwe, Zambia, will zero in on one of the most vital conversations for Zambia’s... 

By Themba Mangane, Traffic and Transport Engineer at Atana Johannesburg ranks last out of 90 global cities for walkability in 2025, according to a Compare the Market study, with an overall score of... 

CEO-led hydrogen alliance the Hydrogen Council has announced Air Liquide CEO François Jackow as its new co-chairperson. Jackow takes over from Linde CEO Sanjiv Lamba. 

Schneider Electric, the global leader in energy management and automation, and recognised sustainability leader, is celebrating two major milestones on the African continent: 25 years of operations... 

Comprehensively supporting the mining sector with commodity-specific drive train solutions, SEW-EURODRIVE has cemented its reputation as a trusted partner to the industry - a testament to its... 

China considers platinum a critical mineral with strategic value owing to its importance in new energy technologies such as hydrogen fuel cells and electrolysers to produce hydrogen. However, China... 

Artificial intelligence may dominate global conversations about the future of work, but South Africa’s economy will collapse without skilled trades, warns one of the country’s oldest protective... 

The Mozambique Mining and Energy Conference & Exhibition (MMEC 2026) will open with a high-level roundtable discussion titled “Partnerships for Transformation: Harnessing Natural Resources for... 

By: Steven Lumley, technical manager, WearCheck (Virtual Showroom) Specialist condition monitoring company, WearCheck, keeps adding to the discussion about oil additives – the latest topic is... 

Significant progress is being made on Concor’s major refurbishment project at The View, an existing section of Fourways Mall that borders Witkoppen and Cedar Roads. The project forms part of a... 

Recognising the growing importance of international research collaboration in addressing global challenges, the National Research Foundation of South Africa (NRF) and the Social Sciences and... 

Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney signed an agreement with Alberta's premier on Thursday that rolls back certain climate rules to spur investment in energy production, while encouraging... 

Diversified gold major Gold Fields has made significant progress in strengthening its safety culture through its partnership with mining technology company Hexagon, says Gold Fields Ghana asset... 

As Africa’s mining sector enters a renewed investment cycle, the emphasis on local content and skills development, as well as environmental, social and governance (ESG) compliance, is reshaping how... 

One of South Africa’s first AI factories has hit the ground running, attracting interest from companies keen to leverage enterprise-level AI infrastructure and services. Altron’s new AI factory – a... 

The Municipal Capability and Partnership Programme (MCPP) has transformed water service delivery in the municipalities where South African mining group Kumba Iron Ore operates. The MCPP was... 

Stakeholders in Africa’s superyacht industry have formed the African Superyacht Working Group, with the aim of rolling out an African superyacht growth strategy. A superyacht is a large, luxury... 

When South Africa transitioned to democracy in the 1990s, and when climate constraints were not yet on the agenda, energy policy was arguably the country’s main industrial policy lever. The country... 

Southern Palladium is reporting steady momentum across all aspects of the definitive feasibility study. 

Surge Copper has moved its Berg project into full prefeasibility study design and cost work. 

Coal producer Kangra has successfully commissioned a new continuous miner section at its Udumo shaft. 

Liontown Resources' first online auction for spodumene concentrate from its flagship Kathleen Valley project has fetched a price far above prevailing spot levels. 

By: Hanno Van Niekerk, Market Leader – Sub Saharan Africa, AVEVA Steel is going green even with the current geopolitical situation, but is the shift happening as fast as it needs to? From... 

The Copper Mark and the Solar Stewardship Initiative (SSI) have signed a memorandum of understanding that establishes a framework for collaboration aimed at promoting responsible production and... 

The International Mining Congress of Morocco (IMC 2025) closed its second day of high-level discussions with strong commitments to advancing African industrial sovereignty, strengthening ESG... 

By: Canninah Dladla - Cluster President for English-speaking Africa at Schneider Electric Benjamin Franklin famously said: "An investment in knowledge always pays the best interest”. This could not... 

By Anoop Hariparsad, Offer Marketing Manager, MGRID, MEA at Schneider Electric Buildings are no longer passive consumers of power; edifices of almost every size are evolving into dynamic energy... 

South Africa’s automotive sector is at a crossroads, and Chinese auto manufacturers are increasingly being seen as the ones who may redefine its future. After years of steady market penetration... 

Australia's Native Mineral Resources (NMR) has surpassed 1 000 oz of refined gold output at its Blackjack operation in Queensland, marking its transition to a steady-state gold producer. Since... 

Canadian mining company Ivanhoe Mines has appointed Kamoa-Kakula operations senior executive Tom van den Berg as the group's COO, with effect from January 1, 2026, succeeding current COO Mark... 

ASX-listed DevEx Resources has bolstered its board ahead of a new growth phase, appointing well-known mining executive and geologist Matthew Yates as a nonexecutive director, effective December 1.... 

This week: Ramaphosa lauds Ivanplats for Platreef energy, water management, corporate citizenship; Mining Weekly driven around Joburg in platinum-based hydrogen fuel cell electric car and, RIB... 

The Morocco International Mining Congress (IMC 2025) officially opened yesterday, initiating two days of strategic dialogue, ministerial engagement, and high-level collaboration under the theme... 

AfriSam’s Roadstab Cement continues to play a vital role in strengthening the country’s road infrastructure. As a purpose-designed stabilising cement, it provides engineers and contractors with a... 

By: Mark Freeman, Offer Manager - Digital Buildings, Anglophone Africa at Schneider Electric  There’s a lot to be said about circumventing a cookie cutter approach. Yes, metrics and frameworks are... 

Facilities Management Expo 2026 will return to Gallagher Convention Centre from 2 to 4 June, once again forming part of South Africa’s leading co-located industry events. Running alongside Securex... 

Firexpo 2026 returns to Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand from 2 to 4 June, once again co-located with Securex South Africa, A-OSH EXPO, and Facilities Management Expo. For the first time, the... 

A-OSH EXPO 2026 returns to Gallagher Convention Centre from 2 to 4 June 2026, bringing together Africa’s most comprehensive showcase of occupational health and safety solutions. The expo will once... 

Securex South Africa 2026 will return to Gallagher Convention Centre from 2 to 4 June 2026, bringing together the most influential brands, buyers, and thinkers in the security, safety, and built...