China has launched a special campaign to crack down on the smuggling of strategic minerals as Beijing seeks to enforce export restrictions it placed on various metals used in industries ranging... 

The electricity pricing agreement for Hillside Aluminium in KwaZulu-Natal reflects the South African government’s policy to support strategic industries that create value for the nation, South32... 

ASX-listed technology company Chrysos Corporation has signed a master services agreement (MSA) with global diversified miner Newmont Corporation to provide PhotonAssay technology to Newmont’s gold... 

ASX-listed emerging iron-ore producer Genmin has executed a A$2-million loan with an entity related its nonexecutive chairperson Greg Lilleyman. Genmin can draw down the funds immediately and use... 

By: Belema Koleoso - Territory Technical Lead, Process Automation at Schneider Electric West Africa Today, the West African mining industry serves as an all-important driver in the region’s... 

By: Jacques Farmer - Managing Director of PRISMA Training Solutions Historically, mining has always had a big impact on the environment. But now, with new technology and a global push for... 

In providing prefabricated and modular buildings, modular buildings manufacturer Kwikspace has completed various installations at several mining operations in South Africa, where modular buildings... 

This year’s Firexpo event will focus on increasing safety for building occupants and company employees through sophisticated fire detection technology and preventative measures, coupled with... 

A multi-phase training project was recently implemented at a Southern African mining operation by asset integrity management and industrial solutions company Dickinson Group of Companies (DGC)... 

Huawei South Africa has showcased its newly opened 14 000 m2 artificial intelligence- (AI-) powered, green intelligent warehouse in Johannesburg. This smart facility boasts advanced technologies... 

Simbithi Eco-Estate, a 430 ha residential community in KwaZulu-Natal, has been integrating sustainable water management practices into its everyday operations. The estate’s forward-thinking water... 

In the build-up to this year’s Enlit Africa 2025, electromechanical equipment manufacturer and distributor Actom announced a slew of activities taking place at its stand. “As a platinum sponsor to... 

As the world celebrated Earth Day last month, purpose-built global energy company GE Vernova’s philanthropy arm the GE Vernova Foundation, announced its new $250 000 grant programme focused on... 

Cape Town-based event and media agency VUKA Group says “business as usual” is no longer an option, commenting on this year’s Enlit Africa 2025 theme of ‘Challenge the Status Quo’. “Industry needs... 

Products and solutions such as the Blue gas-insulated switchgear (GIS), Internet-of-Things-based decision-making tools and digital integration process technologies are only a few of the... 

A gold mine in South Africa’s Gauteng province, about 45 km south-west of Johannesburg. 

This year is the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology. Proclaimed by the UN, it celebrates the centenary of the development of the theory of quantum mechanics and is being marked by... 

The International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa (Itac) has initiated two major tariff reviews that could have significant implications for the country’s existing real-economy... 

Leading industrial constructor MEI Construction & Services specialises in structural steel, mechanical, piping and platework (SMPP) as well as electrical, control and instrumentation (EC&I)... 

If the energy transition is South Africa’s great leap forward, then development must be its conscience – and its compass must be human-centred. As we rewire our economy toward renewables, we cannot... 

The plant will be the first at-scale, low-carbon fertiliser production facility in the world, producing 700 000 t/y of nitrogen fertiliser and serving farmers across the Pacific Northwest region. 

Menar hopes to strengthen its participation in the anthracite market by adding the KwaZulu-Natal-based Springlake Colliery to its portfolio. Menar acquired the anthracite mine, Springlake Colliery,... 

The Steenkampskraal Monazite Mine (SMM), in the Western Cape, is now fully funded to advance its reclamation, refurbishment and laboratory operations, with funding negotiations far advanced to... 

Serious questions continue to be raised about both the content of the Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) for electricity currently being discussed at the National Economic Development and Labour... 

Schneider Electric South Africa, a leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has unveiled its cutting-edge Altivar Process ATV6100 Medium Voltage (MV) Drive range,... 

Schneider Electric , the global leader in energy management and automation, and recognised sustainability leader, has unveiled two new flagship products – the Altivar Process ATV6100 Medium Voltage... 

In the rapidly evolving world of engineering, the mining industry remains one of the foundational pillars of economic development, particularly in resource-rich nations. From raw extraction to... 

South Africa’s world-leading platinum group metals (PGM) endowment received a major boost last month when European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen referred specifically to clean energy... 

Climate change protesters blew whistles and shouted on Thursday as they disrupted Australian Woodside Energy's annual general meeting, heckling CEO Meg O’Neill and forcing several suspensions.... 

Nutrien fell short of Wall Street expectations for first-quarter profit on Wednesday, as the top potash producer was impacted by lower prices and higher energy costs. Trade tensions between the... 

A US federal judge said he will rule by May 14 on whether to block the Trump administration from transferring Arizona land to Rio Tinto and BHP to build a major copper mine opposed by Native... 

Experts and indigenous peoples’ leaders have called for an end to rights abuses and environmental destruction driven by the growing global demand for critical minerals. In a briefing on April 30,... 

India on Wednesday changed rules to allow long-term coal supply contracts for so-called independent power producers as it looks to ramp up its coal-powered plant capacity. The government also did... 

Canadian oil producer Suncor Energy reported first-quarter profit above analysts' expectations on Tuesday, as it benefited from greater refinery production and sales volumes. The upbeat results... 

Schneider Electric , the global leader in energy management and automation, and recognized sustainability leader, has announced the appointment of Canninah Dladla as its new Cluster President for... 

Rio Tinto’s Diavik diamond mine has been awarded the Towards Sustainable Mining (TSM) Environmental Excellence Award for its solar power plant, the largest off-grid solar installation in Canada’s... 

Lithium developer Lake Resources on Wednesday announced a special board committee to evaluate a range of strategic alternatives for its flagship Kachi project in Argentina. The Australia-listed... 

The benefit of the strong gold price is playing out for Gold Fields, which is generating steady cash and deleveraging the balance sheet, the first-quarter’s $335-million dividend payout... 

Intergovernmental organisation UN Trade and Development (Unctad) says the global copper industry is entering a pivotal phase of requiring more production but also smarter and more inclusive... 

The prefeasibility study (PFS) work on London-listed Harena Resources’ 75%-owned Ampasindava rare earths project, in Madagascar, is progressing at pace. The company added on May 6 that initial work... 

Zambia’s energy regulator approved the construction of a high-voltage transmission line to link its copper rich North-Western province to the Democratic Republic of Congo. The $270-million... 

With support from key industry players, a new initiative led by nonprofit research organisation Coaltech will see the development of South Africa’s first sector-wide framework for managing and...