Artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) is a significant part of the global mineral economy. In fact, 45 million people across the world work directly in ASM, with estimates indicating as many as... 

Various organisations in the electricity sector are anticipating the start of the South African Wholesale Electricity Market (SAWEM) this year as a step towards phasing in a liberalised market, in... 

Mining in Africa is moving away from the 'pit to port' model, highlighted West Africa-based pan-African banking group Ecobank Group executive corporate and investment banking Michael Larble, at the... 

Wind turbine sizes are increasing at an unprecedented rate and for clear reason: the bigger the turbine, the more power it can generate and the fewer are needed for each wind farm, says engineering... 

South Africa’s capital equipment industry is undergoing a shift toward flexible procurement, life-cycle optimisation and lower-emission technologies as industrial sites respond to economic pressure... 

Although the capital equipment industry remains under sustained pressure as customers aim to limit capital expenditure and explore more flexible procurement models, forklift solutions provider... 

A major refurbishment project in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, is being supported by German hoist manufacturer GEDA GmbH’s transport platforms and material hoists, which are being supplied on a rental... 

The key opportunities likely to be pursued and leveraged by miners, explorers and developers in South Africa’s mining sector this year include brownfield project expansions and mine development, a... 

Based on the resilience of local manufacturers, and the historical and continued importance of mining in the South African economy, domestic equipment manufacturer cluster Mining Equipment... 

While the Draft Petroleum Products Bill aims to replace the outdated 1977 Petroleum Products Act, its stricter regulations could increase compliance costs to varying degrees across the downstream... 

Procurement decisions in South Africa’s capital equipment industry are increasingly being shaped by customers’ need for predictable costs, minimal downtime and reduced operational risk, says... 

Barrick Mining Corporation is undertaking a review of all aspects of the project. 

Eland is making steady progress in its ramp-up. 

Prieska Copper Zinc Mine has executed a binding prepayment agreement with a wholly-owned subsidiary of Glencore for a $250-million prepayment facility linked to the sale of bulk, copper and zinc... 

The ramp-up of stoping is continuing within the Western extension section, reflecting an improvement in Merensky tonnes mined.  

President Cyril Ramaphosa has directly intervened in the dispute over Eskom’s unbundling plan, announcing in his 2026 State of the Nation Address (SoNA) that the independent Transmission System... 

The Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) is pleased to announce that registration is now open for PDAC 2026, taking place March 1-4, 2026, at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre in... 

Aim-listed Premier African Minerals announces that its subsidiary Zulu Lithium has concluded the procurement, installation and commissioning contract with Xinhai Technology Processing’s... 

Africa is on the cusp of a significant shift in intra-continental trade, with the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) unlocking a new wave of e-commerce growth driven by mobile-first... 

Financial services provider Ecobank Sierra Leone has announced two key transactions that underline the bank’s ability to mobilise African capital in support of mining projects which drive local... 

The UK government and diversified miner Anglo American have announced the establishment of a £2-million Impact Finance Facility, delivered through the Impact Finance Network (IFN). This financing... 

The mining industry is undergoing significant transformation in terms of its approach to risk mitigation and management. Once characterised by a reactive mindset, today’s mining organisations are... 

Aim-listed Andrada Mining has announced that its wholly owned operating subsidiary, Uis Tin Mining Company (UTMC), has entered into a cooperation agreement with the European Investment Bank (EIB)... 

South African businesses urgently need more reliable, lower-cost power. However, asbestos roofing in many older commercial and industrial buildings has become a major barrier to rooftop solar... 

Many South African businesses believe they are operating within the law. They have policies in place, file some statutory returns and may even have compliance files neatly stored away. Yet a... 

RMB Corvest and Alito Fund 2 (“Alito”) have partnered to acquire a majority stake in Packaging World, a leading South African manufacturer of flexible plastic packaging, marking a significant... 

South Africa-based engineering, procurement and construction management (EPCM) firm Methano Group is positioning partnerships, skills development and multidisciplinary technical delivery as central... 

Integrated logistics and supply chain solutions provider Unitrans is an experienced, multi-disciplinary, services and capabilities provider for major industries operating across Africa. It expertly... 

Many sectors across South Africa and the broader region depend on mission-critical facilities to deliver uninterrupted services. Hospitals, data centres, and large industrial operations cannot... 

Integrated energy company Shell aims to meet the world’s growing demand for energy in ways that are economically, environmentally and socially responsible. The company is showcasing its offering at... 

Concor has commenced construction of its 11th building in the prestigious Oxford Parks Precinct in Rosebank, appointed by long-standing client Intaprop to deliver the new 211 Oxford Road... 

Enaex Africa is a specialist provider of industrial explosives, initiating systems and integrated blasting services to Africa’s mining and quarrying sectors. As part of the global Enaex Group, the... 

Goldman Sachs Group expects a busy year of deals for South Africa as the continent’s largest economy starts to benefit from structural reforms and rides a commodities-boom wave. “We expect activity... 

South Africa’s mining sector is showing the benefits of higher prices for certain commodities and record chrome and manganese exports. However, the Minerals Council South Africa’s Facts and Figures... 

In the global discourse on climate change, the transition to sustainable power is often reduced to a simple formula: "replace fossil fuels with renewables." However, for those responsible for the... 

A German delegation on a Seafood Sourcing Mission to South Africa touched down in the Eastern Cape on Wednesday last week to help identify seafood farmers who are ready to export their produce to... 

JSE- and LSE-listed Northam Platinum expects to report a substantial increase in earnings for the six months ended December 31, 2025, driven by higher production volumes, improved metal prices and... 

The recent Constitutional Court ruling confirming that customary marriages in South Africa are automatically in community of property, has significant implications for estate planning. It calls for... 

Wetlands make a special water resource type protected internationally under the Ramsar Convention, which was established in 1971. South Africa joined the convention in 1975 as one of the first five... 

Sandvik Rock Processing says it is extending its footprint in West Africa in an effort to support the region’s growing mining sector with service offerings that include on-site engineering, parts... 

(Virtual Showroom) Rosond South Africa, Rosond Arabia and Bin Harkil Co. Ltd. have signed a strategic agreement to localise the manufacturing and assembly of at least 30% of Rosond exploration... 

The company intends to use its conditional access to national rail networks to transport mineral commodities from pit to port, for its own products and other mining operations. Menar is one of 11...