South Africa and the broader African continent hold vast critical minerals essential to the global clean energy transition, yet the challenge remains turning this potential into tangible economic... 

Having completed the construction of its electronic detonator manufacturing plant in Canada, blasting solutions provider BME Mining Canada, a division of the JSE-listed Omnia Group, is forging... 

Wastewater treatment company Sanitech announced the integration of water and waste solutions company Green-Tech’s technology into its operations, marking a significant step in strengthening its... 

The sustained upward trend in the gold price continues to positively impact brownfield gold operations, with elevated gold prices potentially even justifying the reopening of sites previously... 

The South African government is establishing a National Water Crisis Committee, to be chaired by President Cyril Ramaphosa, to tackle the country’s long-running water crisis. While longer-term... 

South Africa and the broader African continent hold vast critical minerals essential to the global clean energy transition, yet the challenge remains turning this potential into tangible economic... 

Phase 1 construction is well under way. 

A project is undergoing a rescoping process to optimise capital deployment and production schedules 

The project has been selected as one of only three new “promising projects” by British Columbia’s Critical Minerals Office under its Advanced Project Initiative. 

A gold/silver mine in the municipality of San Sebastián del Oeste, in Jalisco state, Mexico.  

South Africa is at a pivotal juncture. It can choose to remain a supplier of raw commodities that enrich other countries or become a global leader in mineral‑based industries, says globally rated... 

The South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SACCI) notes the budget presentation by the Minister of Finance.  Under the difficult economic circumstances, the Minister tried to find balance... 

Despite the complexities of governing under a nascent Government of National Unity (GNU) and fresh off last year's dramatic fiscal hiccup, when coalition tensions over a proposed value-added tax... 

The Commissioner for the South African Revenue Service (SARS), Edward Kieswetter, welcomes the revised revenue estimate presented by the Honourable Minister of Finance, Enoch Godongwana. SARS will... 

The Minerals Council South Africa notes that the National Budget presented by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana on Wednesday was delivered on the back of key milestones achieved for the South... 

BLSA congratulates Minister Godongwana on delivering a credible and pragmatic budget that tackles the country’s core challenges and reiterates the government's commitment to structural reforms.... 

The South African Photovoltaic Industry Association (SAPVIA) welcomes the strong focus on infrastructure investment, energy reform and private sector participation in the 2026 Budget Speech... 

The Minerals Council South Africa has expressed disappointment that there was no mention in the 2026 Budget, presented to Parliament by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana on February 25, of reduced... 

Don Consultancy Group has welcomed the 2026 National Budget presented by Enoch Godongwana, describing it as a balanced and reform-driven framework that strengthens fiscal stability, promotes... 

National Treasury announces Synthetic Financial Centre and capital markets reforms to bring financial activity back onshore Operation Phumelela welcomes today's Budget announcement of a Synthetic... 

Mining services company Capital has announced several material contract developments across its drilling, mining and laboratory operations in a favourable demand environment. "We are pleased to... 

Greater Sudbury-based Frontier Lithium has welcomed the start of construction on the Berens bridge and road project in Northern Ontario, following confirmation from Ontario’s Minister of Northern... 

The basic earnings of South Africa’s African Rainbow Minerals (ARM) for the first half of its 2026 financial year are expected to increase by between 65% and 75% to between R2 300-million and R2... 

The Wicheeda rare earth element (REE) project, near Prince George in British Columbia, has been selected as one of only three new “promising projects” by the province’s Critical Minerals Office... 

Refinery services provider Heraeus says gold prices continue to show a consolidation trend following record prices late in December, which means prices are moving within a specific, range-bound... 

The Office of Astronomy for Development (OAD), a partnership between the National Research Foundation (NRF) and the International Astronomical Union (IAU) under the Department of Science,... 

The 13th Zambia International Mining & Energy Conference & Exhibition (ZIMEC 2026), to be held on 25-26 March 2026 in Kitwe, Zambia, will zero in on one of the most vital conversations for Zambia’s... 

Babcock has announced the local launch of Volvo Construction Equipment’s new generation wheel loaders in South Africa, bringing enhanced productivity, fuel efficiency and operator comfort to... 

Metals trader Trafigura and TSX-listed Ivanhoe Mines’ Kamoa Copper business in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has successfully completed its first sale of low-carbon copper anodes, which is... 

Australia’s Mineral Resources reported stronger‑than‑expected interim earnings on Friday, buoyed by steady nameplate‑capacity output from its flagship Onslow Iron project and a rebound in lithium... 

South Africa is at least 15 to 20 years behind Europe and the US in material engineering, and, in an environment of rapidly expanding infrastructure and increasing industrialisation, the current... 

Private 5G and private cellular networks are increasingly positioned as critical infrastructure for mines, ports, factories, logistics hubs and large campuses. Yet despite growing awareness, many... 

Local tube manufacturer MetaleN manufactures heat exchanger tubes in various steel, copper and nickel alloy inner tubes with copper, steel or aluminium fins. It produces lengths up to 15 m as well... 

Amid the technological ‘tsunami’ in renewable power technologies under way, African energy regulators need to have rules that are market friendly and that encourage competition, highlights... 

Engineering-led delivery models are gaining traction in Africa’s renewable-energy sector as developers seek lower-cost projects despite rising electricity demand, grid constraints and increased... 

The global uranium market is expected to maintain its upward trajectory in 2026, fuelled by the global transition to nuclear energy as nations seek reliable, low-carbon power sources, reports legal... 

This week we profile Nicolaas Jonker, CEO of Jonker Kontrakteurs, a multidisciplinary civil construction and mining-services company specialising in underground safety innovation, patented... 

To strengthen their collaboration – which is aimed at advancing research, technology development, innovation, knowledge sharing and technology commercialisation –  national research organisation... 

South Africa’s transmission grid constraints are widely recognised, with a host of challenges and considerations that if properly leveraged also offer considerable opportunities. This was... 

Information and communication technology company Huawei South Africa and the National School of Government have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to strengthen digital skills development... 

Since 1984, Sintech has supplied the South African market with clutches, brakes and engineering solutions for a range of applications in mining-related industries. Sintech’s unique experience... 

Uis Tin Mining Company has entered into a cooperation agreement with the European Investment Bank to accelerate the feasibility study.