Gold and silver prices remained jittery on Wednesday after the sharpest pullback in over five years, while global equity and bond markets were taking a breather from recent rallies. Gold, which... 

Global automakers are scouring the globe for crucial rare earths ahead of looming Chinese export controls, with executives worried they could lead to parts shortages and plant closures. Rare earth... 

General Motors Co. and a partner have paused the second phase of a cathode factory in Quebec, resulting in the cancellation of a nickel sulfate project by Vale SA. GM agreed in 2022 to buy nickel... 

Three presenters participating in industry organisation the Society for Automation, Instrumentation, Mechatronics and Computer Engineering’s (SAIMC’s) 2025 summit highlighted the importance of... 

South African regulations on premium efficiency IE3 motors open a door of opportunity for geared motor users, says SEW-EURODRIVE, but forward planning and the considered advice of established and... 

Drive and control technologies company SEW-EURODRIVE says following a holistic approach to system efficiency using its IE3-standard motors, combined with other equipment, can realise cost savings... 

Electric motors are central to South Africa’s mining operations – powering fans, pumps, conveyors and other essential equipment – making developments in motor and drive technology increasingly more... 

Safety Integrity Level (SIL) 3 certification from the International Electrical Commission (IEC) has been achieved for electric motors and large drive systems company Innomotics and mechanical... 

Pump and valve product manufacturer KSB Pumps and Valves (KSB) has launched a rugged stainless-steel submersible pump range – CORAChrom – designed for deep borehole use and other demanding... 

Industrial solutions provider BMG will participate in Electra Mining Africa 2026 (EMA26), once again presenting its “extensive engineering solutions and technical services that have been refined... 

Founded in 1954 by a group of recognised leaders in the repair and servicing of electric motors, Marthinusen and Coutts (M&C), a division of ACTOM,  has grown into a trusted service provider for... 

Skeena Resources has launched an equity raising to strengthen its balance sheet as it advances with construction and permitting of the project. 

The US Department of Energy has restructured its $2.26-billion loan deal with Lithium Americas Corp. 

USA Rare Earth shares jumped 10% in premarket trading on Friday, after a report that the mining company's CEO Barbara Humpton said it was in close discussions with the White House. Humpton was... 

Equipment automation is taking centre stage in original-equipment manufacturer (OEM) Astec Africa’s product offering to mining clients across Africa, says capital sales business line manager Calvin... 

The e-Power Powertrack range of mobile crushers and screens from equipment solutions provider Athos Crushing & Screening is poised to meet the growing demand for greener mining and quarrying... 

African mining operations are placing more emphasis on efficiency, reliability and local support regarding crushing, screening and milling equipment – a shift that South African original-equipment... 

The US Department of Energy (DoE) has restructured its $2.26-billion loan deal with Lithium Americas Corp (LAC), securing equity stakes designed to better protect taxpayers and strengthen domestic... 

NAMPO Cape 2025 attracted nearly 50 000 visitors to Bredasdorp Park this September, making it the most successful show since Nampo Cape’s launch in 2018. BMG’s stand – with the theme ‘360 degree... 

Key hydrogen systems laboratories will go live next month in China, where rapid growth is reported in the platinum-catalysed proton exchange membrane (PEM) green hydrogen technology that is poised... 

Embedding environmental, social and governance (ESG) strategies in a comprehensive business framework has enabled platinum group metals (PGMs) producer Impala Platinum Holdings Limited (Implats) to... 

Since the opening of its branch in Kitwe, Zambia, in 2020, submersible pumps supplier Goodwin Submersible Pumps Africa has been better positioned to service the copper dominated local mining... 

A major automotive manufacturer in Gauteng has boosted its operational efficiency, safety and energy savings with the installation of SEW-EURODRIVE’s advanced MOVIGEAR® mechatronic drive system in... 

Shares of Lithium Americas closed at $8.32 after jumping nearly 90% on Wednesday after Reuters reported that the Trump administration is seeking up to a 10% stake in the miner, in the latest sign... 

The Trump administration is re-evaluating a $2.3-billion loan approved by President Joe Biden for the development of a Nevada lithium deposit, according to people familiar with the matter who asked... 

Vibrating mineral processing equipment manufacturer Vibramech has 48 years of design and manufacture experience and is Southern Africa’s predominant supplier of vibratory equipment for the mineral... 

Element 25 has secured firm commitments for a A$10-million share placement to help fund an expansion and support working capital. 

Australia's Element 25 said on Friday it had secured firm commitments for a A$10-million share placement to help fund an expansion of its Butcherbird manganese project in Western Australia and... 

The investment in computational fluid dynamics (CFD) research for aircraft in South Africa is crucial for driving innovation, decarbonising aviation, reducing prototype costs and sustainably... 

As contractors in southern Africa seek to reduce operating costs to remain competitive, the recent arrival of the fully electric Powertrack range from Athos Crushing and Screening unlocks a new era... 

Leading the way in planetary gear unit innovation, SEW-EURODRIVE is extending its reach across a growing range of industries, delivering the advantages of this powerful technology through locally... 

Energy efficiency is a growing concern in the mining industry, especially in Africa, where power supplies are often limited and intermittent, owing to substandard generation, transmission and... 

Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles (TMPV), a subsidiary of Tata Motors, is returning to South Africa after its 2019 exit, and is doing so in partnership with JSE-listed automotive group Motus as its... 

Amanda Maher Position and company name: Sales supervisor for medium-and high-voltage motors at WEG Africa Main activity of company: WEG is a global leader in the production of electrical equipment,... 

A ventilation-on-demand (VoD) system was commissioned by South African technology integrator and mining services company Dwyka Mining Services for the Sandsloot Underground exploration decline... 

Industrial equipment supplier BMG’s extensive filtration portfolio encompasses carefully selected products that improve performance while contributing to sustainability in mining by reducing... 

Rare earth prices have risen strongly following the US government’s agreement with MP Materials setting a price of $110 000/t of neodymium and praseodymium (NdPr) and the Chinese government banning... 

To remain at the forefront of driving South Africa’s strategic energy objectives, the National Hydrogen and Fuel Cells Research Development and Innovation Strategy, known as Hydrogen South Africa,... 

Researchers at Australia's Monash University in Melbourne have developed a cleaner, more efficient method to extract rare earth elements (REEs) from coal fly ash, mine tailings and electronic waste... 

The African Association of Automotive Manufacturers (AAAM) has appointed Cabral Ngubane as its new project manager focused on expanding the manufacturing of components for original-equipment... 

Schneider Electric East Africa has launched the new TeSys Deca Advanced, a smart, reliable, and energy-efficient motor control solution designed to simplify industrial operations and reduce... 

Operating successfully in Africa demands far more than the delivery of products or technology - it requires a deep understanding of local conditions, proactive skills development and sustained...