Leaders from Australia’s mining sector called on governments to act decisively in reforming approval processes and providing clear pathways for investment in critical minerals while speaking at the... 

A new report by Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO, has shown that public trust in mining has improved, especially in light of an understanding that access to critical minerals is essential... 

Sydney, Australia: Leaders from Australia’s mining sector called on governments to act decisively in reforming approval processes and providing clear pathways for investment in critical minerals... 

One of the world’s first legal challenges over corporate greenwashing kicked off in an Australian court, with an activist shareholder group claiming natural gas producer Santos Ltd. misled... 

The International Platinum Group Metals Association (IPA) is calling on policymakers to urgently drive forward the deployment of fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs), alongside battery electric... 

A new matchmaking platform to directly link providers of grant funding pledged to South Africa’s Just Energy Transition Investment Plan (JET-IP) with domestic beneficiaries is aiming to ensure the... 

Creamer Media’s ‘Projects in Progress 2024’ report provides a comprehensive overview of developments in South Africa’s economy, as reflected through some of the major infrastructure projects under... 

With South Africa lacking a clear cut comparative advantage in mineral beneficiation – such as specialised expertise, abundant and affordable electricity, or a competitive manufacturing base –... 

Real estate investment company Fortress Real Estate Investments Limited (Fortress) continues to invest significantly in renewable-energy and green technologies to achieve its ambitious energy... 

The removal of the licensing threshold for embedded generation has boosted the renewable-energy market by allowing private-sector companies to procure energy directly from independent power... 

The City of Cape Town (CoCT) has started construction on a R200-million, 7 MW solar PV plant, located in Atlantis, with the first electricity to be delivered by the end of next year. The tender for... 

The Lebalelo Water User Association (LWUA) has selected asset management company Sustainable Power Solutions (SPS) as the preferred bidder to deliver a renewable-energy solution for the first stage... 

The recent claim made by the International Energy Agency (IEA) that humanity is “moving at speed into the Age of Electricity” may not seem especially profound given that electricity has been a key... 

Rio Tinto continues to believe that the Jadar project has the potential to be a world-class lithium-borates asset. 

Despite enthusiasm for the development of a hydrogen economy from the public and private sectors, there remains a significant lack of coordination to effectively implement projects and bring the... 

The mining sector is continually evolving and adapting to new technologies and societal expectations, with several trends shaping the industry's future, particularly in enhancing mineral processing... 

The Initiative for Responsible Mining Assurance (IRMA) has released its new Chain of Custody (CoC) Standard, which sets requirements for tracking material produced from mining operations audited... 

‘We cannot wait for the perfect solution when we have the tools to make a real difference today’ “A green mining industry is not science fiction”, industrial technology giant ABB said earlier this... 

The US Department of Energy (DoE) on Tuesday announced an investment of $428-million in grants aimed at supporting clean energy manufacturing across 15 coal-affected communities. The initiative... 

JSE-listed petrochemicals group Sasol has reported a mixed production and sales performance for the three months ended September 30, with the company having been impacted on by the stronger rand,... 

South Africa has the potential to be the strongest producer, user and exporter of coal on the continent, but political interference prevents this from happening, XMP Consulting senior coal analyst... 

The energy transition in its current form, as a grid-scale build out of wind and solar with the goal to replace oil, coal, and gas, is probably one of the greatest mistakes that humanity has ever... 

Coal and manganese mining group Menar MD Vuslat Bayoğlu has pushed back on a request by Energy and Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa’s special adviser Silas Zimu for domestic coal... 

With investor confidence in the upstream oil and gas sector currently being low, pan-African law firm Bowmans states that there is a need for the Upstream Petroleum Resources Development Bill... 

Multinational chemical and consumer goods manufacturer Henkel has achieved what it reports as a ground-breaking sustainability milestone, with its manufacturing site in Nairobi, Kenya, now fully... 

By: Mark Freeman, Offer Manager, Digital Buildings, Anglophone Africa at Schneider Electric There’s a lot to be said for vertical scalability. The ability to reproduce the benefits of a largescale... 

By: Richard Roberts - Editorial Director, Beacon Events ‘Australia has significant deposits of raw materials which Germany and Europe urgently need for the transformation of our economies’ 

ASX-listed Australian Strategic Materials (ASM) has been awarded a A$5-million grant from the Australian federal government’s International Partnerships in Critical Minerals (IPCM) programme. The... 

Exxaro Resources, one of South Africa’s biggest coal producers, wants to become a major player in the country’s manganese mining industry. After losing out on a copper mine in Botswana last year,... 

With plans to step down at the end of the year, following a successful career in the mining sector, Harmony Gold CEO and executive director Peter Steenkamp has reflected on his career. In a... 

Despite having important applications in sectors such as electronics, technology and jewellery, PGMs have faced significant challenges as a sector, which are expected to persist over the short... 

Denmark, France, Germany and the UK, which are all partner countries supporting South Africa's just energy transition (JET), have showcased a range of local, provincial and national projects and... 

South Africa's transition to a sustainable energy ecosystem must also be just, with any negative impacts, such as the loss of jobs in coal mining and at coal-fired power stations in the surrounding... 

LTA Autecon, formerly known as Grinaker-LTA Mechanical & Electrical, has recently redefined its distinct identity and strategic positioning as a market leader in the structural, mechanical,... 

Energy, Environment and Climate Action Minister Reece Whitby travelled to the Western Australian Goldfields on Wednesday to see the future of energy in the mining industry. Whitby officially opened... 

China’s biggest coal miner announced the construction this week of another massive project to supply feedstock for petrochemicals makers and help clear a prospective surplus of the fossil fuel.... 

New York- and Toronto-listed Barrick Gold has said there are significant near-mine discoveries within trucking distance of its Kibali plant in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) that could... 

This week: Pan African’s masterstroke gold operation gets going under budget, ahead of schedule; South Africa needs to transition to renewable energy, Eskom chair tells Joburg Indaba; and, Battery... 

By: Yewande Ayowole-Oso - Talent Leader, Anglophone Africa at Schneider Electric Marrying theory with practice, a challenge as old as the concept of employment itself. The transition from education... 

The mining industry is experiencing a period of unprecedented and protracted change, and many in the mining industry are facing considerable challenges as many commodities are facing revenue... 

The contract route chosen to recover gold from the mine dumps of the West Rand’s Mogale City reduced the project cost by R300-million. In addition, the technical prowess of a Krugersdorp... 

Diversified metals producer Jubilee Metals has successfully concluded its due diligence of Project G, an openpit copper mining operation in Zambia, and has elected to acquire a majority interest in...