Mining tycoon Gina Rinehart, Australia’s richest person, has urged the country to ditch its pursuit of net zero emissions, insisting the costs of climate action will devastate sectors from... 

A Game-Changer in the world of Thermal Transfer printing  August 2025 – ARMOR-IIMAK, the global leader in Thermal Transfer ribbon technology, announces the launch of AWR XL, a revolutionary wax... 

Reflecting its commitment to building supply chain skills across Africa, leading supply chain industry body SAPICS will co-host the upcoming Botswana Supply Chain Summit (BSCS). Now in its second... 

Australia’s New Hope has reported an 18% jump in saleable coal production on Monday, buoyed by strong performance at its New Acland mine, even as severe weather and logistics constraints hit output... 

Providing tailored electrical power solutions to the African market has positioned Trafo Power Solutions as a key player in the region. The company’s success is rooted in its deep expertise,... 

Australia- and Johannesburg-listed MC Mining has started openpit mining at its flagship Makhado steelmaking hard coking coal project, in Limpopo. An associated coal handling and preparation plant... 

“We are, in my view, fairly close to a possible solution,” Glencore Alloys CEO Japie Fullard said during Merafe Resources question time earlier this week amid South Africa going all out to prevent... 

Enabled by radio frequency identification (RFID) devices and constantly evolving digital ore-tracking technology, South African-based mining tech company Simera Trace is helping mining operations... 

While steel company ArcelorMittal South Africa (AMSA) is facing ongoing challenges, the downstream steel industry continues to function, and it is anticipated that it will continue to thrive, says... 

There remains a defiant expectation of sustained growth in manganese demand over the long term, driven by traditional steel markets and the emerging demand from electric vehicle (EV) batteries,... 

With technology and innovation being at the “heart” of mining processes, bulk mining explosives and blasting technology supplier BME Australia GM Michael Wiseman says it is an imperative in... 

The winners of the 2025 Africa Supply Chain Excellence Awards (ASCEA) have been announced, shining a spotlight on the most transformative, resilient and forward-thinking supply chain projects... 

Albemarle, the world's largest producer of lithium for rechargeable batteries, said on Monday that COO Netha Johnson will leave the company. Albemarle did not provide a timeline for Johnson's... 

The high ferrous content of Kumba Iron Ore, which is produced in South Africa’s Northern Cape, is helping to lessen carbon dioxide (CO2) emission at a time when this is the global pursuit of... 

The White House plans to clarify what its official called misinformation about import tariffs for gold bars amid uncertainty, which saw some industry players pausing deliveries of bullion to the... 

Ensuring that a chemical fleet is tailored for compliance by maintaining stringent International Organisation for Standardisation- (ISO-) and Chemical Allied Industries Association- (CAIA-)... 

A new report by the Communication Risk Information Centre (COMRiC) has revealed that telecommunications-linked fraud is costing South Africa R5.3-billion a year, with nearly 60% of mobile banking... 

Hisense South Africa (SA) deputy GM Luna Nortje says there is potential at the television (TV) and refrigerator assembler to increase the local sourcing of electronic components, compressors,... 

A gold mine in the Savanes region of northern Côte d’Ivoire. 

State-owned Transnet and Hotazel Manganese Mines (HMM), a joint venture operated by a wholly-owned subsidiary of South32, have signed a ten-year contract under the third phase of the Manganese... 

South Africa’s automotive industry, a cornerstone of the nation’s economy, is navigating a transformative era driven by advancements in the automotive industry and sophisticated diagnostics. As... 

In honour of Women’s Month, the WomenIN Movement announces a special webinar: “Powering Progress: Women, EMobility & Safer Transport in Africa.” This online event—designed with women in mind and... 

Innovation in challenging mining applications such as shaft sinking and mine development stems not only from experience and institutional knowledge but is also driven by close client partnerships... 

As operations evolve and business demands intensify, the role of material handling equipment is undergoing a critical transformation. At the forefront of this shift is Toyota Material Handling,... 

Johannesburg Stock Exchange secondary-listed gold mining company AngloGold Ashanti has managed to repress costs to below 2% amid peer gold mining companies averaging above 15%. “We maintain cost... 

ASX-listed Jupiter Mines is eyeing consolidation opportunities in South Africa’s Kalahari manganese field, one of the richest manganese-bearing regions globally, to unlock further value from its... 

ASX-listed Arizona Lithium has announced a nonbinding memorandum of understanding (MoU) to develop a dedicated transload facility for its Prairie lithium project in Saskatchewan, Canada. The... 

Martin Creamer talks about Valterra Platinum, De Beers and Kumba Iron Ore 

Although the construction industry has traditionally focused on reducing operational energy use through improvements in lighting and insulation, embodied carbon has long “flown under the radar”,... 

In line with its corporate mandate to facilitate collaboration between private and public entities in the automotive sector, the Automotive Industry Development Centre – Eastern Cape (AIDC-EC) has... 

Construction of the Longonjo mine is progressing on schedule. 

ASX-listed Jupiter Mines has reported that the Tshipi manganese mine, in South Africa, has achieved another strong quarter, contributing to several record-breaking achievements for the 2025... 

The National Treasury has confirmed that it will inject 20% of the $500-million initial funding required to set up the Credit Guarantee Vehicle (CGV) being established to derisk South African... 

In the fast-paced world of food packaging, freshness is everything. Whether it is the satisfying crunch of crisps, the tender chew of biltong, or the soft wrap of a ready-made meal, consumers... 

By: Rivendren Wayne Moodley – diagnostician, WearCheck (Virtual Showroom) In a world constantly in motion, where ambition shapes empires and innovation fuels the future, there exists a silent... 

Canadian iron-ore miner Champion Iron has reported record sales of high-grade iron-ore in the first quarter of its 2026 financial year, while maintaining progress on its Direct Reduction Pellet... 

At this year’s SAPICS Conference in Cape Town, a powerful healthcare-focused panel discussion spotlighted Africa’s emergence as a creator of health supply chain innovations with global potential.... 

In an environment characterised by global economic uncertainty and market volatility, South Africa’s high-flying Kumba Iron Ore is very well positioned to continue delivering stakeholder value amid... 

 The Trump administration has heard competing proposals that would significantly alter longstanding US policy toward Myanmar, with the aim of diverting its vast supplies of rare earth minerals away... 

Although State-owned Transnet is on the mend, rampant theft and vandalism continue to cripple all of South Africa’s key infrastructure sectors, not just rail, posing a grave threat to the economy... 

Platinum group metals (PGM) mining company Valterra Platinum has received board approval to conduct a feasibility study into the development of Sandsloot Underground at the well-endowed Mogalakwena... 

South Africa's government will give Transnet an additional R94.8-billion rand guarantee facility to support the ailing State-owned logistics firm's recovery plan, the transport ministry said on...