Start-up Vulcan has received €104-million in German government grants to produce clean lithium, it said on Tuesday, as Berlin aims to boost electric vehicle output and reduce reliance on raw... 

Johannesburg Stock Exchange AltX-listed emerging mining company Mantengu has obtained consent to take charge of Blue Ridge Platinum, which is currently on care and maintenance, but on which... 

As with most emerging economies, South Africa and Africa have significant economic potential that remains unexplored, but it is how that potential is leveraged that will determine the ability for... 

While commodities are a vital engine for global trade, it is value addition that holds the key to more diverse and resilient economies, says United Nations Trade and Development (Unctad). The share... 

The African Energy Chamber (AEC), the voice of the African energy sector, urges OPEC member states and their allies to take decisive action to reverse global bans on fossil fuel financing and... 

South Africa’s manufacturing sector is under severe strain. Although output increased by a marginal 0.5%, over 1.2 million direct jobs and millions more in linked sectors still hang in the balance.... 

Iron-ore futures prices closed higher for a fifth straight session on Tuesday, buoyed by expectations of further stimulus after Beijing unveiled a $170-billion hydropower project to boost economic... 

In many mining and other industrial plants, transfer points are the unsung heroes of materials handling – quietly facilitating the continuous flow of product through the process. Yet, too often,... 

The leader of one of the most aggressive seabed mining startups spent years invoking global warming to spark interest in extracting avocado-sized rocks rich in electric-vehicle battery metals from... 

7,768 visitors from 20+countries attended IFAT Africa co-located with analytica Lab Africa. 178 Exhibitors from 20+ countries at IFAT Africa  International Pavilions from China, Germany, and... 

7,768 visitors from 20+ countries attended analytica Lab Africa co-located with IFAT Africa. 138 exhibitors from 12 countries at analytica Lab Africa Event reinforces global analytica trade show... 

By: Kshitij Batra - Senior Vice President, International Hub, Power Products at Schneider Electric If good intentions were enough to decarbonise the planet, our climate goals might not be slipping... 

Precious metals miner Sibanye-Stillwater has agreed to buy US-based metals recycler Metallix Refining for $82-million, expanding its “urban mining” strategy. Metallix, which operates two recycling... 

The Astron Energy Refinery in Cape Town plays a key role in ensuring security of supply for South Africa, as well as supporting important sectors of the economy, including mining. Astron Energy,... 

Sydney- and Johannesburg-listed Orion Minerals will be producing concentrate at its flagship Prieska Copper Zinc Mine by Christmas next year, says new highly experienced Orion CEO Tony Lennox, who... 

China’s spy agency has accused overseas intelligence agencies of stealing controlled rare earth materials, reiterating its intent to curb smuggling even as Beijing agrees to review applications to... 

From small beginnings in 1975 as Wetback Erection, South African mechanical and piping contractor Wetback Contracts has grown to become known for its quality and performance, celebrating a 50-year... 

Germiston-based waterjet cutting and computer numerical control (CNC) machining company MAXJET last month announced the commissioning of its third waterjet machine to help enhance its operations.... 

The cumulative health effects of prolonged dust exposure, including respiratory and cardiovascular diseases, have now positioned dust as a serious environmental and occupational hazard, resulting... 

While initiatives to modernise Southern Africa’s mineral logistics corridors and improve cross-border cooperation are gaining traction, the pace of reform is still too slow to match the rising... 

When a lubricant becomes contaminated and is not dealt with expeditiously, that contaminated lubricant can affect the entire machinery system that it is part of, reports high-performance lubricant... 

Air-quality offsets offer a valuable tool for providing significant improvements in air quality, particularly when direct emission reductions are challenging or unfeasible, highlights global mining... 

Dust, especially from demolition activity, can contain harmful substances and exacerbate respiratory issues, thereby highlighting the importance of being proactive in adequately implementing... 

Site construction is under way. 

Tungsten Mining has announced a revised development strategy that incorporates early gold extraction. 

As a proud media partner of the C&I Energy & Storage Summit Zambia 2025, we’re excited to share a key message with the market: this summit is designed to connect solution providers directly with... 

Iron-ore climbed to a two-month high, with traders encouraged by China’s pledge to reduce excess competition and outdated capacity, despite the steel market’s weakening demand outlook. The bulk... 

A severe lack of economic collaboration between nations is stifling Africa’s critical minerals beneficiation aspirations, expert panel members agreed during the Manufacturing Indaba, in Sandton, on... 

Rare earths company Metallium says the newly announced $500-million partnership between technology giant Apple and rare earths miner MP Materials to recycle rare earth magnets in the US underscores... 

The direct impact of tariffs on forecast platinum demand in 2025 is estimated to total only 112 000 oz, or 1.4% of total demand. While the indirect risks through slower GDP growth over the next few... 

Silver will extend a rally beyond $40 an ounce in the coming months on tightening physical supplies and growing investment demand, according to Citigroup Inc., which reiterated a more cautious... 

The 2025 edition of Big 5 Construct South Africa, co-located with the inaugural South Africa Infrastructure & Water Expo, concluded in Johannesburg, following three days of high-impact networking,... 

NYSE-listed MP Materials signed a long-term agreement to supply technology giant Apple with rare earth magnets manufactured in the US entirely from recycled materials, the companies announced on... 

Half-way through this decade, the platinum price has largely gone sideways, underperforming many other assets, says precious metals trader Heraeus in its latest ‘Precious Metals Appraisal’ report,... 

(Virtual Showroom) Differential pressure sensors employ a metallic measuring cell at their core, which provides several significant advantages. These sensors are particularly well-suited for... 

The mining industry is reimagining itself, empowering the youth as a precious asset for the future. Across the sector, stakeholders have committed to attracting young people and unlocking their... 

Africa’s infrastructure boom is unlocking a new wave of opportunities for the continent’s manufacturing sector, positioning local producers to drive industrialisation, create jobs, and foster... 

ArcelorMittal South Africa (AMSA) says it may begin taking operational steps to prepare for the wind down of its beleaguered long-products business well ahead of the current September 30 deadline –... 

Mercuria Energy Group and a Zambian State-owned company are set to ship their first copper under a new trading partnership after obtaining a government waiver to export a semi-processed form of the... 

Critical minerals developer Tungsten Mining on Monday announced a revised development strategy at its Mt Mulgine project in Western Australia, integrating early-stage gold extraction into its plans... 

Construction of the $2-billion super pit expansion project at NYSE- and TSX-listed Barrick Mining Corp’s Lumwana mine, in Zambia, is well under way, accelerating its transformation into a Tier 1... 

Creamer Media is pleased to announce its official media partnership with the C&I Energy & Storage Summit Zambia, taking place 27–28 August 2025 at The Taj Hotel in Lusaka.  This high-impact summit...