KoBold Metals, the mining company backed by US billionaires Jeff Bezos and Bill Gates, has signed an agreement with the Democratic Republic of Congo that positions the US firm to acquire the... 

The Astron Energy Refinery in Cape Town plays a key role in ensuring security of supply for South Africa, as well as supporting important sectors of the economy, including mining. Astron Energy,... 

Full flowsheet minerals processing supplier FLS has completed a significant upgrade to its polyurethane manufacturing facility in Delmas, Mpumalanga, to position the site as a key global hub for... 

The recent Automechanika Buyers and Visitors Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) Roadshows in Zimbabwe and Zambia, under the theme "Forging the African Connection", have set the stage for what promises to be... 

Uranium miners Orano Canada and Denison Mines have kicked off commercial production using their patented Surface Access Borehole Resource Extraction (SABRE) method at the McClean Lake joint venture... 

China’s spy agency has accused overseas intelligence agencies of stealing controlled rare earth materials, reiterating its intent to curb smuggling even as Beijing agrees to review applications to... 

Commodities major BHP on Friday warned of rising costs and possible delays at its flagship Canadian potash project and confirmed it is considering selling its suspended nickel business, as part of... 

Spain's Zelestra plans to invest at least $1-billion in renewable energy plants over the next five years powering mines in copper-rich southern Peru, the company's CEO for Latin America told... 

From small beginnings in 1975 as Wetback Erection, South African mechanical and piping contractor Wetback Contracts has grown to become known for its quality and performance, celebrating a 50-year... 

Telecommunications groups MTN and Vodacom are both injecting millions of rands into KwaZulu-Natal to enhance network coverage and expand rural access in the province. Vodacom plans to invest... 

Automotive components manufacturer Malben Engineering believes that a strong tool and die-making (TDM) foundation helps it collaborate with original-equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and global tool... 

South Africa’s over-reliance on road transport is unsustainable, particularly for long-haul, high-volume freight, says trucking industry trade association Road Freight Association (RFA) CEO Gavin... 

Germiston-based waterjet cutting and computer numerical control (CNC) machining company MAXJET last month announced the commissioning of its third waterjet machine to help enhance its operations.... 

Portable gas detectors are crucial for safety in various industries, as they provide real-time monitoring of hazardous gases. This, in turn, allows for the timely detection of leaks, the prevention... 

While initiatives to modernise Southern Africa’s mineral logistics corridors and improve cross-border cooperation are gaining traction, the pace of reform is still too slow to match the rising... 

Driven by a foundational need to address the inherent complexities of bulk materials handling in the mining sector, end-to-end logistics and supply chain solutions provider Unitrans has adopted... 

Preventing dirt and moisture infiltration into mining hydraulic systems is more cost-effective than the expenses associated with cleaning and repairing contaminated hydraulic components, reported... 

South Africa’s ambitions of establishing a new State-owned water entity, set to be responsible for financing, developing and managing the country’s water infrastructure, is progressing steadily.... 

Final system testing and commissioning have been completed on the starter plant. 

Project work is progressing.  

According to the International Air Transport Association (IATA), the global representative body for the airline (including air cargo) sector, while air cargo accounted for less than 1% of the... 

An updated preliminary economic assessment has outlined a robust development pathway, featuring a combination of openpit mine and underground mining methods. 

Doing business in Africa is challenging for any company in any industry sector, but with 40 years of experience in the field, TATA has established itself as a company that is both commercially... 

Green Technology Metals has been forced to defer the release of its definitive feasibility study for the Seymour project.  

Construction is progressing according to plan. 

The US Commerce Department said on Thursday it will impose preliminary anti-dumping duties of 93.5% on anode-grade graphite imported from China after concluding that the materials, which are a key... 

African construction, mining and municipal operations contend with unforgiving terrain and budget constraints. Compact machines need more than muscle—they must be flexible, efficient, and built to... 

As a proud media partner of the C&I Energy & Storage Summit Zambia 2025, we’re excited to share a key message with the market: this summit is designed to connect solution providers directly with... 

Thanks to the boom in artificial intelligence, an ultra-rare element you’ve probably never heard of is one of this year’s best-performing raw materials. Ruthenium, a silvery gray mineral, has... 

Eskom reports that repowering projects with a combined capacity of 5 GW are currently under development across six coal power station sites and that it is aiming to implement 2 GW by 2026, mostly... 

Rare earths company Metallium says the newly announced $500-million partnership between technology giant Apple and rare earths miner MP Materials to recycle rare earth magnets in the US underscores... 

By: Thabang Byl - Buildings Segment Lead at Schneider Electric Today’s modern healthcare facilities have, respectfully, moved beyond bricks, mortar and medical equipment to now include... 

Securex South Africa, A-OSH EXPO, Facilities Management Expo, and Firexpo — four of the country’s leading industry trade shows — will make their Western Cape debut from 21 to 23 October 2025 at the... 

Major miner BHP has said it is too costly for Australia to build a "green iron" industry after the country and China agreed this week to jointly work to decarbonise the steel supply chain,... 

Simon Trott’s appointment as CEO of Rio Tinto is signalling a vote of confidence in the company’s existing trajectory, with an openness to large-scale mergers and acquisitions (M&A), analysts said... 

The 2025 edition of Big 5 Construct South Africa, co-located with the inaugural South Africa Infrastructure & Water Expo, concluded in Johannesburg, following three days of high-impact networking,... 

NYSE-listed MP Materials signed a long-term agreement to supply technology giant Apple with rare earth magnets manufactured in the US entirely from recycled materials, the companies announced on... 

Integrated Pump Technology, in collaboration with its local distributor IES, stepped in to provide a reliable dewatering solution at a major mining operation on Zambia’s Copperbelt. Almost a year... 

The governments of Canada and the Northwest Territories have launched a pilot project that uses artificial intelligence (AI) and digital core scanning to reanalyse historic drill samples in a bid... 

The mining industry is reimagining itself, empowering the youth as a precious asset for the future. Across the sector, stakeholders have committed to attracting young people and unlocking their... 

Thor Medical, which is working in a partnership with South Africa’s Steenkampskraal monazite mine (SMM), has made progress in cancer treatment through targeted thorium-based alpha therapy.... 

FUCHS LUBRICANTS SOUTH AFRICA is excited to announce a significant transformation in its distribution strategy within the Western Cape. This strategic shift marks a move to a direct-to-market...