As South African businesses continue to face energy uncertainty and escalating electricity costs, solar energy has become more than a sustainability initiative – it is a strategic business... 

Mining is one of the most demanding industries on earth. From South Africa’s deep-level shafts to Zambia’s rugged Copperbelt, every operation depends on reliable equipment to keep materials moving... 

A boom in artisanal gold mining in Ghana has driven mercury contamination to dangerous levels in host communities, with soil readings in some areas reaching 134 times amounts deemed to be safe, a... 

Through the GIBB and Knight Piésold Joint Venture (GKP JV) appointed for the water conveyance infrastructure component of Phase 1 of the uMkhomazi Water Project (uMWP-1), the member firms have... 

Gold miner Caledonia Mining reports that a person has died following an accident related to secondary blasting at its Blanket mine, in Zimbabwe, on September 22. The company says its immediate... 

Digistics, a leader in supply chain and logistics solutions, has achieved a remarkable milestone by securing four simultaneous certifications: ISO 9001 (Quality Management Systems) ISO 14001... 

Platinum group metals (PGM) mining group Valterra Platinum’s vertically integrated processing value chain – with processing assets that are “the largest and most technologically advanced” in the... 

Fourteen young people living with disabilities from Witbank have taken their first steps towards running their own businesses thanks to Engen’s New Venture Creation Learnership. Launched in... 

Mining operations in South Africa require major investment in valuable equipment. Purchasing permanent storage facilities can be expensive and time-consuming, especially in remote mining areas.... 

Pilbara Ports has completed Stage 5 of the Utah road pavement rehabilitation project, delivering a key upgrade to one of Western Australia’s busiest freight corridors. The A$11.8-million works,... 

By: Kobus Vermeulen - Direct Sales Executive, Process Automation at Schneider Electric Industrial operations are, like the rest of world, is faced with a fundamental generational workforce change.... 

Specialty heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems manufacturer Booyco Engineering is experiencing an uptick in enquiries to supply units for mining vehicles, specifically for the... 

To maintain critical safety standards and adhere to current legislation, industrial equipment supplier BMG works closely with engineers in the coal mining sector to select products suited to their... 

The installation of a new heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) system has begun at the Bedford Centre shopping mall, in Johannesburg, Gauteng, to meet the operational needs of a new... 

As urbanisation drives increased demand for heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration (HVAC-R) in developing countries, the industry faces the challenge of balancing growth with... 

Coal producer Kangra has successfully commissioned a new continuous miner section at its Udumo shaft, equipped with three shuttle cars, with production starting early last month, two weeks ahead of... 

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... 

With momentum gaining on reinvigorating South Africa’s freight rail network through private-sector participation to better support economic activity, meeting growing demand for increased... 

Paladin Energy has unveiled plans for a fully underwritten equity raising of A$300-million to support the development of the project. 

Former Public Protector and Stellenbosch University Law Trust Chair in Social Justice Professor Thuli Madonsela has challenged the popular notion that the present era is uniquely marked by... 

As requirements for environmental, social and governance (ESG) reporting become increasingly more stringent, companies in South Africa are urged to better understand the importance of ESG... 

By: Merel van der Lei - CEO of Wyzetalk South Africa’s mining sector stands at a critical, and frankly, perplexing juncture. While celebrating a record-low 42 fatalities in 2024, the stubborn... 

As digital adoption accelerates and customer preferences shift, Standard Bank is transforming its branch and ATM network to meet the moment. The bank, which has more than 4,100 points of... 

One of the challenges faced by rock and mineral mining operations is that the extraction and processing of these materials often involve rigorous demands on equipment, particularly in the screening... 

The Western Cape’s varied landscapes and rapid urban development bring with them a range of fire safety challenges. From densely populated city centres to remote industrial sites, and from heritage... 

Unreliable electricity affects everything from a child’s safety and medical care to a warm meal. This is no longer a daily reality at African Blessings Children’s Village. An impactful... 

Precious metals refinery Rand Refinery has published its 2025 Sustainability Report, which showed a 24% reduction in total energy consumption since 2021 to 24.5 GWh in 2024 and a 13 500 kilotons... 

he report covers new benchmarks for ethical sourcing, digital traceability, and building a deep sense of shared responsibility within communities and its people 

Inner Mongolia, China’s largest coal-producing region, has ordered 15 mines to halt production after they were found to have exceeded their approved output plans, a document from the Inner Mongolia... 

The Western Cape’s economy is as varied as its landscapes — home to global shipping routes, high-rise commercial developments, vineyards, manufacturing plants, and fast-growing construction zones.... 

Vivo Energy, the pan-African retailer and marketer of Shell and Engen-branded fuels and lubricants, today announced the launch of its new VE-CEM (Continuous Equipment Monitoring) solution, powered... 

By: Evershree Mathadeen - Channel Director, Secure Power at Schneider Electric Africa’s banking landscape continues to undergo some exciting change, fuelled by regulatory reform, population growth... 

Uranium miner Paladin Energy has unveiled plans for a fully underwritten equity raising of A$300-million to support the development of its Patterson Lake South (PLS) uranium project in Canada,... 

ASX-listed Theta Gold Mines has started earthworks and civil engineering activities at its flagship TGME gold mine project in South Africa, marking a pivotal milestone in the transition from... 

(Virtual Showroom) MineSafe 2025 and Industry Awards Day which will be taking place at Emperors Palace, Johannesburg, South Africa from 19 – 21 November, will bring together South Africa’s mining... 

Gold major Newmont on Monday announced an agreement to sell its Coffee gold project, in Yukon, Canada, to Fuerte Metals for up to $150-million. Fuerte is supported by key shareholders, Pierre... 

Cape Town’s thriving tech ecosystem makes it the ideal host for the inaugural Securex South Africa Cape Town event, taking place from 21 to 23 October 2025 at the Cape Town International Convention... 

Martin Creamer discusses significant developments in the mining industry. Pan African Minerals is planning to mine 500,000 ounces of gold, a new mining method that will cut costs and slash mine... 

Combined scope 1 and 2 greenhouse-gas (GHG) emissions from the world’s largest gold producers fell below 30-million tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO₂e) in 2024, marking the first time since... 

Freeport-McMoRan said on Friday its Indonesian unit was continuing around-the-clock efforts to locate seven missing contractors after a mudflow blocked access routes at its Grasberg block cave mine... 

A growing number of customers are adopting a total cost of ownership (TCO) approach, leveraging mining equipment supplier Weir’s technical studies to identify more effective ways to reduce... 

The Single Africa Air Transport Market (SAATM) is one of the African Union’s (AU’s) flagship projects under its Agenda 2063 and it aims to ensure the full implementation of the Yamoussoukro...