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Lithium Americas sets up to $1.6bn 2026 capex for Thacker Pass
Lithium Americas sets up to $1.6bn 2026 capex for Thacker Pass
20th February 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

North American developer Lithium Americas has guided capital expenditure (capex) of between $1.3-billion and $1.6-billion for 2026 as construction accelerates at its Thacker Pass lithium project in... 


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Eskay Creek gold/silver project, Canada – update
13th February 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

Skeena Resources has completed the permitting process for the project. 


CME looks into launching first ever rare earth futures contract, sources say
CME looks into launching first ever rare earth futures contract, sources say
12th February 2026 By: Reuters

CME Group is working on a plan to launch the world's first futures contract in rare earths, three sources with knowledge of the matter told Reuters, in a move that would allow governments,... 


The Client’s Problems Become Our Problems: Revolutionising Industrial Substations
11th February 2026

A mine’s multi-million-rand modernisation project was on schedule: haul roads graded, crushers installed, and processing plant foundations poured. But the substation construction hit a bottleneck.... 


WEG Africa Sales & Marketing Executive Director Rodrigo Cetenareski talks to Engineering News & Mining Weekly at Investing in African Mining Indaba in Cape Town.
Electric motor manufacturer highlights range of products for global client base
9th February 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Global solutions provider of industrial electrical technologies WEG was founded in 1961 and has grown into one of the largest electric motor manufacturers in the world, producing more than... 


Hansen + Genwest head of sales Bhavesh Parbhoo talks to Mining Weekly ahead of the Investing in African Mining Indaba in Cape Town.
Hansen + Genwest powering mining and industry through 50 yrs of engineering excellence
9th February 2026

Reliable electrical infrastructure remains fundamental to the performance and safety of mining and heavy industrial operations. These issues were in focus when transformer and switchgear... 


TORQUE LIMITER
BMG’s Power Transmission division has extended its range of Rexnord products to include Rexnord’s Autogard torque limiters
Torque limiting solutions protect drive equipment against overload
6th February 2026

Industrial equipment supplier BMG’s Power Transmission division has extended its range of Rexnord products to include Rexnord’s Autogard torque limiters, which are designed to protect machinery,... 


As SA’s auto makers struggle, there is ‘no choice’ but to hike tariffs on vehicle imports
6th February 2026 By: Irma Venter

The South African government will have no choice but to impose antidumping duties on imported vehicles, says Trade, Industry and Competition Deputy Minister Zuko Godlimpi. At the end of January,... 


Mining billionaire Robert Friedland
Australian miner backed by Robert Friedland expects to supply US critical minerals stockpile, CEO says
4th February 2026 By: Reuters

An Australian scandium project backed by mining billionaire Richard Friedland is expected to contribute to the $12-billion US critical minerals stockpile, the company's CEO told Reuters on... 


Rare earth oxides
Trump launches $12bn minerals stockpile to boost US manufacturing, counter China
2nd February 2026 By: Reuters

US President Donald Trump is set to launch a strategic critical minerals stockpile with $12-billion in seed money from the US Export-Import Bank, a Trump administration official familiar with the... 


Mining truck
NdPr oxide price forecast to rise to $90 000/t this year – report
2nd February 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

BMI – a Fitch Solutions company – has revised upwards its 2026 average yearly neodymium/praseodymium (NdPr) oxide price forecast to average $90 000/t, reflecting a robust start to the year... 


Still at number one, Toyota sees growing sales, despite onslaught from China
30th January 2026 By: Irma Venter

Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM) last year retained its long-standing number-one position in the domestic new-vehicle market, with total sales of 148 124 units – a 15.1% jump from the 128 663 unit... 


Hansen + Genwest
Hansen + Genwest provides power you can trust
30th January 2026

For 50 years, transformers and switchgear manufacturers Hansen + Genwest has powered South Africa’s industries with reliable, proudly locally manufactured electrical solutions. From its base in... 


Toyota Launches Hilux Custom Builds in South Africa to Offer Purpose-Built Business Solutions
Toyota Launches Hilux Custom Builds in South Africa to Offer Purpose-Built Business Solutions
29th January 2026

Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM) is introducing Hilux Custom Builds, a conversion programme that brings professionally engineered solutions directly into the Toyota product offering. These... 


Matrix
From mining roots to integrated technology provider
26th January 2026

In today’s mining and industrial landscape, safety and productivity are inseparable priorities. For nearly two decades, engineering design consultancy Matrix Design Group has been at the forefront... 


As energy grids evolve, real-time modelling is the key to a resilient, bi-directional energy future
As energy grids evolve, real-time modelling is the key to a resilient, bi-directional energy future
23rd January 2026

By: Nishandra Baijnath - Systems Architect, Digital Automation at Schneider Electric Utilities and municipalities are facing a pivotal challenge as the country’s legacy power grid – engineered for... 


An image of one of the Hansen IGUs being assembled
Repair service underpins company’s support of industrial sectors
23rd January 2026 By: Trent Roebeck

Industrial equipment supplier BMG repairs Hansen industrial gear units (IGUs) in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s documented procedures, consequently preserving the design tolerances and... 


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Company sets pace with power packs in African mining
23rd January 2026

With its comprehensive support of the mining sector through commodity-specific drivetrain solutions, motors and drives supplier SEW-EURODRIVE has cemented its reputation as a trusted partner to the... 


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Mill upgrade improves aluminium processing
23rd January 2026

Engineering and metallurgy solutions company SMS group has successfully upgraded the motors and drives in the one-stand reversing hot rolling mill – originally built by a third-party rolling mill... 


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Firm warns against motor replacement procrastination
23rd January 2026

Electric motors consume nearly half of the world’s electricity, according to the International Energy Agency, states WEG's Electric Motor LV&HV executive Fanie Steyn. Therefore, improving motor... 


The above image depicts Tata Motors international business head Asif Shamim
Commercial vehicle market prioritising greener fleets
23rd January 2026 By: Lynne Davies

South Africa’s commercial vehicle market reflects a stable operating environment, with a clear emphasis on maintaining efficiency and reliability across applications, and fleet operators are... 


Vertical cutaway of oil lubricated rolling bearing
Oil-lubricated rolling bearings improve reliability of electric motors
23rd January 2026

Industrial downtime is often caused by defective bearings. Studies show that about 80% of all bearing damage is owing to insufficient or incorrect lubrication. This is associated with overheating,... 


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Localisation and regional development seen as key to driving auto sector growth
16th January 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

With more Chinese and Indian automakers showing growing interest in shifting from semi-knocked down (SKD) assembly to completely knocked-down (CKD) production in South Africa, industry experts... 


VSL Manufacturing opens R750m facility to supply Isuzu assembly plant
16th January 2026 By: Irma Venter

VSL Manufacturing (VSL) has started operations at its new, R750-million manufacturing facility adjacent to the Isuzu Motors South Africa (IMSAf) assembly plant in Struandale, Gqeberha. VSL is a... 


Shaun Blumberg, COO of Tru-Trac
Smarter belt monitoring: Why an integrated approach – and the right OEM – matter more than ever
15th January 2026

Conveyor systems are the backbone of material handling in mines, quarries and bulk processing plants. They move massive volumes of material across long distances and through complex circuits,... 


Kamoa-Kakula complex
Ivanhoe announces first anode production from Kamoa-Kakula copper smelter
5th January 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

TSX-listed Ivanhoe Mines has announced that the first copper anodes were produced by Kamoa-Kakula’s on-site, state-of-the-art 500 000 t/y direct-to-blister copper smelter, in the Democratic... 


Australian lithium miner Ioneer eyes bid for Rio’s US boron unit
Australian lithium miner Ioneer eyes bid for Rio’s US boron unit
15th December 2025 By: Bloomberg

Australian mining firm Ioneer is interested in bidding on a bundle of Rio Tinto Group’s US assets that produce boron, a critical mineral used in fertilizer, according to its top executive. CEO... 


Image of a SEW-EURODRIVE power pack solution
Commodity-specific drive train solutions benefit African mines
11th December 2025

From platinum and gold to coal and copper, SEW‑EURODRIVE asserts that its move into digital drive technologies has become integral to mining applications, positioning the company as a major force... 


Three BMG service vehicles parked in front of a mining operation
Diagnostic technology used to prevent failures
5th December 2025 By: Halima Frost

Having the necessary technologies, parts and expertise on hand has enabled industrial equipment supplier BMG to cement its long-standing partnership with a leading platinum group metals mining... 


An image of lithium in a hand
Oversupplied rare earths market faces uneven investment trends
5th December 2025 By: Nadine Ramdass

While the rare earths market is currently oversupplied, US efforts to diversify supply away from China are driving investment for some minerals, while other minerals encounter constrained... 


The critical role of insulation in rotating machine performance in harsh environments
The critical role of insulation in rotating machine performance in harsh environments
5th December 2025

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... 


Avoid The Pain of Motor Replacement Procrastination
Avoid The Pain of Motor Replacement Procrastination
4th December 2025

Electric motors consume nearly half of the world's electricity (IEA). From heavy-duty cranes and pumps to conveyor belts and air conditioning, the world literally moves on electric motors.... 


Parker Announce the High Voltage Expansion of the NX8M Mobile Motor Series for Electrified Off Road and Mobile Applications
4th December 2025

Parker Hannifin, the global leader in motion and control technologies, today announced the launch of a new high‑voltage extension to its proven NX8M mobile motor family. Developed in response to... 


European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen originally announced the RESourceEU concept at the Berlin Global Dialogue in 2024.
EU unveils RESourceEU plan to shore up critical minerals supply, accelerate project development
4th December 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

The European Commission has adopted its RESourceEU Action Plan – a package of policy and financing measures aimed at reducing the bloc’s dependence on external suppliers of critical raw materials... 


Jonathan McKey, National Sales and Marketing Manager at SEW-EURODRIVE, highlights the company’s growing range of power packs and engineered drive solutions for demanding industrial environments
SEW EURODRIVE sets the pace with power packs in African mining
3rd December 2025

Comprehensively supporting the mining sector with commodity-specific drive train solutions, SEW-EURODRIVE has cemented its reputation as a trusted partner to the industry - a testament to its... 


Multistage Dewatering Pumps Improve Efficiency for UK Mining Facility
Multistage Dewatering Pumps Improve Efficiency for UK Mining Facility
28th November 2025

Effective dewatering sits at the heart of modern mining. It ensures operations remain productive and that the mine can continue to function safely and sustainably. When water isn’t properly... 


An image of he Fleetguard filtration products
Filtration solutions enhance performance, service life
28th November 2025

Industrial equipment supplier BMG’s fluid technology services include solutions for fuel and industrial filtration systems, hydraulics and pneumatics, lubrication, hydraulic hose and fittings, as... 


Auto sector inks three-year wage deal
28th November 2025 By: Irma Venter

The Automobile Manufacturers Employers Organisation (Ameo) and the National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (Numsa) have finally signed a wage agreement, following a protracted process that... 


Image of manganese ore
Butcherbird Expansion project, Australia – update
28th November 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Element 25 is progressing with the project, with engineering, contracting and funding activities advancing as the company works towards lifting manganese concentrate output to 1.1-million tonnes a... 


Image of excavator bucket
Menar coal projects, South Africa – update
28th November 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Coal producer Kangra has successfully commissioned a new continuous miner section at its Udumo shaft. 


Wilmington facility at Port of Los Angeles
Rio Tinto reportedly mulls sale of boron assets
27th November 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Australian major Rio Tinto is preparing to divest its US boron operations in California as the company continues to streamline its portfolio under new CEO Simon Trott, news service Bloomberg... 


Image of SEW-EURODRIVE South Africa’s service and repair centre
New facility offers full drive service and repair
21st November 2025

SEW-EURODRIVE South Africa has opened a new service and repair facility next to its headquarters in Aeroton, Johannesburg. The R385-million, 17 000 m² facility is said to offer full... 


The Hino 700 truck on the open road
Sector shows resilience despite freight challenges
21st November 2025 By: Devina Haripersad

South Africa’s commercial vehicle industry continues to sustain vital transport capacity and logistics service amid sluggish economic growth, port congestion and freight load challenges, playing a... 


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For over 30 years, Werner South Africa Pumps & Equipment (PTY) LTD has been designing, manufacturing, supplying and maintaining specialist...

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