Environmental Activists sued South Africa’s environment department over its March decision to allow State-owned Eskom to breach emission rules at eight coal-fired plants. The court case was filed... 

With the renewables sector moving beyond proof-of-concept into industrial-scale deployment, South Africa’s leading financiers are playing a pivotal role in translating policy ambition into bankable... 

Tailings retreatment major DRDGOLD has undertaken several high-impact initiatives to stabilise operations, enhance recovery and secure energy supply. These projects include renewable-energy... 

To deliver 300-million additional litres of drinking water to residents before the end of the decade through its New Water Programme, the City of Cape Town (CoCT) is progressing two water projects,... 

The R6-billion Clanwilliam Dam project, which is expected to be completed in 2029, was visited in early September by Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina, who oversaw the progress of the... 

Biopharmaceutical company the Biologicals and Vaccines Institute of Southern Africa (Biovac) has opened a product development laboratory at its Cape Town facility. The company says the new... 

Canyon Resources has reported steady progress at its Minim Martap bauxite project. 

As African mining faces increasing volatility from climate change and the imperative to supply critical minerals for the global energy transition, the focus is shifting to resilience, digital... 

A new book titled ‘Customs & Excises in One Lesson: The Shortest and Surest Way to Understand Basic Customs & Excises’ has been written by regular Engineering News & Mining Weekly contributor Riaan... 

Governments and producers worldwide are reassessing waste streams as strategic assets capable of delivering meaningful metal supply with far lower environmental impact, as declining ore quality and... 

Ghana has banned mining in forest reserves as part of sweeping environmental protections aimed at safeguarding water bodies and halting deforestation, the Ministry of Environment, Science and... 

ASX-listed Lindian Resources has advised shareholders that all major non-process infrastructure (NPI) contracts for its Kangankunde rare earths project, in Malawi, have been awarded, with... 

As South Africa heads into its busiest trading month, retailers and SMEs face growing pressure to fulfil year-end orders quickly, accurately and without error. With the country’s broader logistics... 

ASX-listed Antilles Gold reported on Thursday that construction had started at the Nueva Sabana copper/gold project in Cuba. The early works are being carried out by Minera La Victoria (MLV), the... 

Mining Weekly has just visited the laboratories that Rainbow Rare Earths has established very innovatively on the north-western fringe of Greater Johannesburg as part of its journey towards... 

As thousands of South Africans prepare to hit the road for the festive season, ensuring your vehicle is ready for the journey is one of the most important steps you can take to protect your family.... 

PALFINGER sets up a new Global Development Center together with its partner L&T Technology Services (LTTS) in India. As the country is both a growth and a future market for PALFINGER, the... 

With the festive season around the corner, supply chain industry body SAPICS is urging South Africans to spare a thought for Santa’s busiest helpers. No, not the elves, the supply chain managers... 

By: Anton Fester - Managing Director, Sedna Africa Following the recently held G20, one message must rise above the noise: Africa is not a passive participant in the global economy — it is a... 

Construction and building information modelling software developer RIB Software is transforming the way in which large-scale projects are managed in South Africa’s construction industry.  

ASX-listed St Barbara has confirmed it will move the proposed restart of the Touquoy gold operation in Nova Scotia into the permitting phase, after a new study outlined a low capital expenditure... 

Mining tycoon Gina Rinehart said on Wednesday the burden of excessive regulation on the Australian mining industry had put its global competitiveness at risk. Rinehart is executive chairman of... 

Greenland has issued a 30-year exploitation licence to London-listed GreenRoc Mining for the Amitsoq graphite deposit, marking the third such permit granted by the Arctic island's government this... 

Canadian resource company Millennial Potash Corp has initiated the environmental- and social-impact assessment (ESIA) for its Banio potash project, in Gabon. In a media release, the company says it... 

Solar energy has become a visible fixture in South Africa. But many businesses are still holding off on installing solar and storage systems. Can they afford to wait, or is this a good time to make... 

By: Kobus Vermeulen - Direct Sales Executive, Process Automation at Schneider Electric Industrial safety systems have certainly come a long way since the days of hardwired emergency shutdowns. What... 

Shareholders of thermal coal producer Thungela Resources – Just Share, Aeon Investment Management and Fossil Free South Africa – have instituted litigation in the Gauteng High Court seeking an... 

Mental health pressures across South Africa continue to rise. For those working in construction this is exacerbated by long hours, high-risk environments, tight deadlines, job insecurity, and a... 

Voltage testers are valuable tools for professionals and hobbyists who work with electrical systems. They are used to verify the presence or absence of voltage in electrical circuits, ensuring... 

Technology-driven mining and industrial fan and ventilation manufacturer TLT Turbo Africa on December 4 launched its new sustainable monitoring and airflow response technology (SMART) Fan for... 

LONGi, a global leader in solar technology, recently announced the global field performance results of its Back Contact (BC) technology platform and Hi-MO 9 module. Following the technology's... 

The new Qala Shallows gold mine is not only a milestone for West Wits Mining but also for South Africa's mining industry, the South African economy, and the communities that will share in the... 

The Chromium 2025 conference in Seville demonstrated the dynamism and resilience of the European chromium industry, strongly driven by stainless and specialty steel sectors and advanced downstream... 

Amid the global automotive industry's profound shift towards electric mobility and digital manufacturing, South Africa’s component sector is at a crossroads, with industry association National... 

As the automotive components industry enters a period of structural change, financial institution Nedbank Commercial Banking says the sector’s long-term survival depends on aligning finance with... 

Following a combination of economic, environmental and strategic imperatives, research organisation the Sugar Milling Research Institute NPC (SMRI) has created the Sugarcane Bioeconomy Unit (SBU)... 

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... 

When it comes to electrical rotating machine performance and longevity, one factor is often underestimated but absolutely vital: insulation quality. The insulation system within an electrical... 

World Gold Council (WGC) says gold has experienced a remarkable year, achieving more than 50 all-time high prices and emerging as one of the strongest-performing assets in respect of returns. It... 

The Minerals Council South Africa has noted that another “uninspiring” GDP performance was recorded for South Africa in the third quarter, with GDP having grown by 0.5%  quarter‐on‐quarter. The... 

Draco Group successfully completed one of South Africa’s most technically challenging demolition projects: the controlled blasting and toppling of a structurally compromised 107-metre concrete... 

The Gauteng Industrial Symbiosis Programme (GISP) marked a significant milestone this year, celebrating 10 years of helping industry recover and redirect resources for reuse. The National Cleaner...