South African petrochemicals giant Sasol is actively examining second-generation biofuel feedstocks – that is, energy crops – assured the group’s Sustainable Carbon Solutions Head, Ken Sarman, on... 

The proposed Africa Energy Bank, which aims to fund oil and gas projects across the continent, is set to start operations by mid-year this year, with South Africa also indicating interest to join,... 

Shell Downstream South Africa (SDSA) is an integrated energy company with a rich South African culture through its 120-year presence in the country. The company employs more than 500 people on a... 

The launch of a pilot initiative to produce feedstock for renewable diesel in South Africa was announced on day two of the Investing in African Mining Indaba taking place in Cape Town. The launch,... 

Part of the Yanmar Group, Himoinsa is a global corporation that designs, manufactures and distributes power generation equipment worldwide. Himoinsa Southern Africa, one of 14 Himoinsa subsidiaries... 

Leading original-equipment manufacturer Schauenburg Systems excels not only in system integration but also in delivering comprehensive turnkey solutions designed for the demanding conditions of... 

Global power solutions leader Cummins comprises five business segments – Components, Engine, Distribution, Power Systems and Accelera by Cummins – supported by its global manufacturing and... 

Vitol Group has hired a former Glencore trader to develop a copper business, as the energy trading powerhouse seeks to enter the highest-profile metals market. Bruno Porto, a veteran copper trader... 

Aim-listed Zanaga Iron Ore Company (ZIOC) and its 100% subsidiary MPD Congo have  signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Centrale Électrique du Congo (CEC) to evaluate potential solutions... 

The Mining Association of Canada (MAC) has condemned the decision by US President Donald Trump to impose tariffs on all Canadian products bound for the US, warning of severe economic and security... 

( Virtual Showroom ) BMG is participating at the Mining Indaba 2025, which takes place at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) from 3 to 6 February. “In line with the theme of this... 

By: Andréa Cabanac - Senior Associate, Mineral and Petroleum Law Department, Norton Rose Fulbright South Africa’s mineral and petroleum industries faced significant changes in 2024 in view of the... 

After having operated South Africa’s electricity system without resorting to rotational power cuts for 310 days, Eskom declared Stage 3 loadshedding at 17:00 on January 31, after the loss of 3 600... 

( Virtual Showroom ) PYRUM Innovations is based in Saarland, Germany and has set the tyre recycling process ablaze with its innovative approach to repurposing old tyres into valuable raw materials... 

Many companies often forgo water treatment as part of maintaining boilers to reduce operating costs and meet production demands, but failing to do so contributes to boiler failures, resulting in... 

State-owned port and rail operator Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has achieved a major milestone in its journey to recovery with the on-time and seamless berthing of the world’s largest... 

District heating is currently underused in Europe but has the potential to assist Europe in meeting its near-term decarbonisation goals affordably, highlights a study released by technology group... 

The replacement of 78-year-old boilers at a Western Cape food processing plant by boiler operations and maintenance service provider Associated Energy Services (AES), has proven to be a valuable... 

In a significant step towards sustainable mining in Africa, French multinational mining and metals company Eramet subsidiary Eramet Grande Côte, and South African renewable-energy company JUWI... 

Pretoria Protein’s steam crisis put its operations at risk, highlighting why reliable suppliers are essential. Here’s how Energy Partners (EP) delivered a full solution in just 48 hours. 

Chilean State-owned miner Codelco said on Thursday it would use grinding balls made from recycled material in its flagship El Teniente mine, allowing it to reduce carbon dioxide emissions. The... 

India is looking to expand its investments in Argentina's mining, gas and oil sectors, with a focus on lithium, to secure resources needed for its energy transition, the country's mining secretary... 

Heavy mineral sands producer Richards Bay Minerals (RBM) has signed a third power purchase agreement (PPA) which brings its total agreed renewable energy power arrangements to 500 MW. The latest... 

With an emphasis on continuous research and development, global technology company ABB is piloting new developments for its high-power stationary fast-charging solution, the eMine FastCharge – a... 

James Ross | Senior Associate, Corporate & Commercial What are the key mechanisms under the Act, that mining organisations should be aware of, to reduce the risks of climate change impacts? The... 

The Canadian government has committed up to C$41-million in funding to Foran Mining’s McIlvenna Bay project in Saskatchewan, marking the first Strategic Innovation Fund (SIF) investment in a copper... 

Pipeline networks and nuclear startups. Texas landowners and fuel-cell makers. In one brutal blow, DeepSeek has revealed just how many energy-related businesses in the US have been banking on an... 

Caterpillar, the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives, has a connection to... 

"Traditional financing of new ventures in the African mining sector has become increasingly challenging over the past decade," says Wildu du Plessis, a partner at Alchemy. “A variety of non-banking... 

South African electricity trader Discovery Green has confirmed that it has signed supply agreements for wheeled electricity with five companies in the mining, property and hospitality sectors,... 

Data and analytics company GlobalData says the hydrogen economy has recently experienced some hiccups in its growth story, noting that demand for this commodity is not rising at the pace it was... 

JSE-listed Impala Platinum (Implats) has signed a five-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with Discovery Green for the supply of wheeled renewable electricity to its refinery operations in... 

Replacing fossil fuels with green hydrogen depends on creating demand by making it price competitive, as buyers are unwilling to pay "green premiums", Fortescue Energy CEO Mark Hutchinson told... 

US coal producers’ shares climbed after President Donald Trump promoted the fuel as a power source during a video address Thursday to the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. Peabody... 

At this year’s Investing in African Mining Indaba, blasting and explosives specialist BME will share its commitment to decarbonisation and advanced technologies, supporting the mining sector’s... 

Power generation repair and asset management company Marthinusen & Coutts (M&C) – a division of supplier of manufacturing, service, repairs, maintenance, projects and distribution of... 

Autonomous operations and the opportunities they present are incredibly compelling, but they are not achievable overnight, says industrial automation specialist Honeywell Process Solutions sales... 

Australian manganese developer Element 25 has unveiled plans for a larger mining project in southern Australia, targeting 1.1-million tonnes a year of manganese lump concentrate from Butcherbird.... 

Solar power overtook coal in the European Union’s electricity mix for the first time last year, while wind power’s share plateaued, data from energy think tank Ember showed on Thursday. The EU is... 

Despite challenging circumstances during the six months ended December 31, energy and chemicals company Sasol has stated that its market guidance for both its Mining and Gas divisions remains... 

Australia's Santos forecast higher output for fiscal 2025 on the prospect that its Barossa project will begin production later this year, and also posted a sequential rise in its fourth-quarter... 

Polish paramedics treated 16 injured coal miners on Wednesday after methane ignited in a mine in southern Poland, the ambulance service said. Operator JSW said the gas had ignited in the...