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Automechanika Johannesburg CEO Breakfast Addresses Industry Transformation Amid Global Trade Challenges
Automechanika Johannesburg CEO Breakfast Addresses Industry Transformation Amid Global Trade Challenges
1st September 2025

Automechanika Johannesburg successfully hosted its final CEO Breakfast for 2025 at the Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit, bringing together senior automotive industry leaders for strategic discussions as... 


Fenix Resources executive chairperson John Welborn.
Fenix secures right to 290Mt iron-ore Weld Range iron-ore project
1st September 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

ASX-listed Fenix Resources has signed a binding 30-year right-to-mine agreement with Sinosteel Midwest Corporation (SMC), a subsidiary of China Baowu Steel Group, giving Fenix exclusive rights to... 


Codelco-SQM lithium deal to close before Boric's 2026 exit
Codelco-SQM lithium deal to close before Boric's 2026 exit
29th August 2025 By: Reuters

Chile's newly appointed Economy Minister Alvaro Garcia expects state-run copper producer Codelco and local miner SQM to finalise a major lithium partnership deal before the current administration... 


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Metal packaging increases circularity
29th August 2025

As metal packaging continues to be one of the most sustainable and recyclable forms of packaging on the plant, producer responsibility organisation for metal packaging MetPac-SA continues to... 


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Challenges hindering economic benefits – FAPA
29th August 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Amid constraints in global demand and weak pricing for ferroalloys, the local industry faces high energy costs and currency fluctuations that affect its ability to compete against global... 


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Range offers high-performance automation
29th August 2025

Automation solutions provider Rollon’s high-specification linear motion systems are engineered for high-performance automation in many industries, including food processing, where hygiene,... 


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Mintek highlights importance of continued research and process optimisation for ferroalloys production
29th August 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

The ongoing research and development of new technologies and processes for the ferroalloys industry is crucial for adequately addressing the challenges faced and opportunities available in this... 


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Pressure mounting
29th August 2025 By: Terence Creamer

With industrial and trade policy firmly back on the global agenda, South African industry is becoming more vocal in highlighting the threats posed to South Africa’s industrial capacity by policy... 


Long steel being made
IDC says it can’t go it alone in salvaging AMSA’s longs unit
28th August 2025 By: Terence Creamer

The Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) says no decision has been made in relation to further support for ArcelorMittal South Africa’s (AMSA’s) long-steel business, after the State-owned... 


The Glencore-Merafe PSV produces ferrochrome at its smelting plants
Commission recommends Tribunal approve Glencore, Sibanye-Stillwater chrome recovery plant merger
28th August 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

The Competition Commission has recommended to the Competition Tribunal that it approve the transaction whereby Glencore Operations South Africa (GOSA) – on behalf of the Glencore-Merafe pooling and... 


How Catalytic Converters Combat Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
How Catalytic Converters Combat Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
28th August 2025

(Virtual Showroom) Carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning remains one of the leading causes of fatal air poisoning worldwide. This silent threat—colorless, odorless, and tasteless—can cause serious health... 


SEIFSA’s Women of Steel Conference Celebrates Strong Women Leaders
SEIFSA’s Women of Steel Conference Celebrates Strong Women Leaders
27th August 2025

The women on the panel at the Steel and Engineering Industries Federation of Southern Africa (SEIFSA) Women of Steel Conference on August 21 share many of the qualities of steel, not least... 


The HDGASA is a lighthouse: illuminating the path with knowledge and training for galvanised steel fabrication, says associate member Rand York
The HDGASA is a lighthouse: illuminating the path with knowledge and training for galvanised steel fabrication, says associate member Rand York
27th August 2025

The Hot Dip Galvanizers Association Southern Africa (the HDGASA) serves as a lighthouse, guiding stakeholders through the complexities of steel fabrication, and corrosion protection in South... 


Fortescue sticks to green iron in long-term vision
Fortescue sticks to green iron in long-term vision
26th August 2025 By: Reuters

Australia's Fortescue reported its smallest full-year profit in six years, in line with analyst estimates, on Tuesday and lowered its dividend payout while reaffirming its commitment to its green... 


Iron-ore hits over one-week high as Rio Tinto suspends work at Guinea mine
Iron-ore hits over one-week high as Rio Tinto suspends work at Guinea mine
25th August 2025 By: Reuters

Iron-ore futures touched a one-week high on Monday as Rio Tinto suspended activity at its Simandou project in Guinea following an incident, raising fears of a potential delay in production start at... 


Canadian PM Mark Carney
Canada to remove many retaliatory tariffs on US, Carney says
25th August 2025 By: Reuters

Canada will remove many retaliatory import tariffs on US goods and intensify talks with the United States on striking a new trade and security relationship, Prime Minister Mark Carney said on... 


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Women in Industry - Columbus Stainless
22nd August 2025

Chanel du Toit - Manager Key Account Export  Main activity of company: Coordinating stainless steel sales with subsidiaries in the southern part of Europe Date and place of birth: 26 August 1985,... 


Motion Control bogie pioneering in heavy freight rail
22nd August 2025

As global freight demands rise and rail networks seek solutions that offer reliability, performance and cost-efficiency, the evolution of bogie technology has become central to industry... 


Nhlanhla Zondo, executive director at Power Process Systems
Nhlanhla Zondo
22nd August 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

This week we profile Nhlanhla Zondo, executive director at Power Process Systems, which specialises in the design, manufacture and switchgear-wiring of electrical enclosures and distribution... 


Piles of srill core from the Wheeler River uranium project
Wheeler River uranium project, Canada – update
22nd August 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Denison Mines has closed a $345-million offering of convertible senior unsecured notes, due in 2031, positioning it to advance the project. 


Location map of the Makhado coal project
Makhado steelmaking hard coking coal project, South Africa – update
22nd August 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

MC Mining has started openpit mining. 


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Resources Watch
20th August 2025

This week: Human-centric approach to AI applied in mining and, Stronger manganese demand predicted despite challenges 


Lifezone founder and chairperson Keith Liddell.
Defence industry expected to spur demand for nickel as world invests in armaments
19th August 2025 By: Martin Creamer

The global defence industry is expected to stimulate considerable demand for nickel as the world invests in more armaments that require nickel-containing steels. “I think there's going to be a big... 


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Solidarity calls for decisive intervention amid possible Beeshoek mine closure
19th August 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Trade union Solidarity says it will demand decisive intervention during the proposed consultation on retrenchments after iron-ore producer Assmang issued a notice, highlighting the possible closure... 


A stockpile of coal
South African artisanal miners want stake in critical minerals boom
19th August 2025 By: Reuters

In South Africa's coal heartland, grey smog hangs over parts of the Mpumalanga province like a thick blanket, while miners descend underground to chip away at the black rock. One of them is Mooi... 


Global African Hydrogen Summit to Unite African and International Leaders to Accelerate Decarbonisation of Hard-to-Abate Industries
19th August 2025

Windhoek, Namibia - In a bold step towards reshaping the future of African industry, international technology transfer is emerging as a crucial catalyst in the decarbonisation of hard-to-abate... 


BHP CEO Mike Henry says China and India demonstrate resilient economic and commodity demand growth.
BHP’s Henry sees resilient China, India commodity demand
19th August 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Diversified mining major BHP Group expects demand for raw materials to remain strong despite global policy uncertainty, with CEO Mike Henry highlighting resilient growth in China and India and an... 


The Makhado pit
MC Mining starts openpit mining at Makhado
15th August 2025 By: Darren Parker

Australia- and Johannesburg-listed MC Mining has started openpit mining at its flagship Makhado steelmaking hard coking coal project, in Limpopo. An associated coal handling and preparation plant... 


The Lion Ferrochrome Smelter.
Ferrochrome: In my view, we’re fairly close to possible solution – Glencore Alloys CEO
15th August 2025 By: Martin Creamer

“We are, in my view, fairly close to a possible solution,” Glencore Alloys CEO Japie Fullard said during Merafe Resources question time earlier this week amid South Africa going all out to prevent... 


Iron-ore stockpiles
Iron-ore set for weekly decline on China's weakening property demand
15th August 2025 By: Reuters

Iron-ore futures slipped on Friday, on track for a weekly loss, as property demand in China weakened. The most-traded January iron-ore contract on China's Dalian Commodity Exchange (DCE) DCIOcv1... 


Aqua Horizon Technologies
Sustainable water treatment for a changing world
15th August 2025

With over 30 years of experience, South African-based Aqua Horizon Technologies (AHT) is a global leader in water and wastewater treatment. Their technologies support industry and government in... 


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Innovative processing tech suitable for Aus ores
15th August 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

The mining industry has long grappled with the challenge of efficient mass transfer within metallurgical plants – a crucial factor that directly impacts both reagent consumption and mineral... 


Southern African Institute of Steel Construction CEO Amanuel Gebremeskel discusses key treads in the steel construction industry
Broader steel sector can withstand individual setbacks
15th August 2025 By: Nadine Ramdass

While steel company ArcelorMittal South Africa (AMSA) is facing ongoing challenges, the downstream steel industry continues to function, and it is anticipated that it will continue to thrive, says... 


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Cellular beams offer strength, visual appeal
15th August 2025 By: Nadine Ramdass

Using cellular beams has enabled steel distributor Macsteel to ensure not only aesthetic appeal but also structural integrity and durability. This will be demonstrated by three key projects that... 


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Conveyor chains benefit food, pharmaceutical production
15th August 2025

Industrial solutions provider BMG has a comprehensive range of power transmission components, including Italian-manufactured ZMC industrial conveyor chains, that offer dependable service in diverse... 


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Stronger manganese demand predicted despite challenges
15th August 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

There remains a defiant expectation of sustained growth in manganese demand over the long term, driven by traditional steel markets and the emerging demand from electric vehicle (EV) batteries,... 


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Cleaner water, smarter filtration, addressing reliability challenges in mining
15th August 2025

Water is a lifeline and a liability in mining. It enables processing, cooling and dust suppression –but when contaminated, it contributes to higher maintenance costs, increased downtime and... 


Digital welding solutions to be showcased at SAISC event
15th August 2025 By: Nadine Ramdass

Industrial equipment and solutions supplier Bolt and Engineering Distributors (B.E.D.) and welding products manufacturer Fronius South Africa will showcase their advanced welding technologies at... 


Alternative building technology is the foundation for sustainable construction
Alternative building technology is the foundation for sustainable construction
13th August 2025

As the construction industry pivots towards sustainability, Alternative Building Technologies (ABT) are emerging as a transformative force. These innovative methods and materials are reshaping how... 


Merafe CEO Zanele Matlala (right) and Merafe FD Ditabe Chocho (left).
Ferrochrome demand is up but South Africa is now eclipsed in a market it once led
13th August 2025 By: Martin Creamer

The global demand for ferrochrome, which South Africa once provided overwhelmingly to the world to back 200 000 local jobs, was higher in the six months to June 30, the period in which this... 


Eramet names processing head in Gabon with eye on manganese ore export ban
12th August 2025 By: Reuters

French mining group Eramet has appointed an executive to oversee mineral processing in Gabon, the company said on Tuesday, as the West African country seeks to end exports of unrefined manganese... 


Yournell Naidoo
Enza Construction Spotlights Female Leadership Driving Transformation in the Built Environment!
11th August 2025

Written by Snaye Mdubu The construction industry has long been perceived as a male-dominated field – but that narrative is changing. Across South Africa, more and more women are stepping onto... 


Zanaga reports improved targeted economics for Congo-Brazzaville project
11th August 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Aim-listed Zanaga Iron Ore Company has reported a material improvement in the targeted economics at its flagship Zanaga project, in Congo-Brazzaville, driven by the ability to produce a high-grade... 


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