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New site developments announced for Hillhead 2026
30th January 2026

An impressive range of showground improvements has been confirmed by the organisers to further enhance the visitor and exhibitor experience at this summer’s Hillhead exhibition. New site... 


Kore progresses early works agreement, formal sales process continues
Kore progresses early works agreement, formal sales process continues
30th January 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

Potash development company Kore Potash, with 97% ownership of the Kola potash project and the Dougou Extension (DX) potash project in the Sintoukola basin in Congo-Brazzaville, has provided an... 


Operation Vulindlela again lists Eskom’s restructuring as a reform area ‘facing significant challenges’
Operation Vulindlela again lists Eskom’s restructuring as a reform area ‘facing significant challenges’
30th January 2026 By: Terence Creamer

The latest update on progress being made in implementing the structural reforms that have been prioritised under Operation Vulindlela has again identified Eskom’s restructuring as a reform area... 


Mining Indaba 2026: French Delegation Returns to Indaba
30th January 2026

From 9-12 February 2026, Business France will showcase French expertise at the Mining Indaba 2026 conference in Cape Town, South Africa. This essential event for mining in Africa will gather over... 


Brazilian authorities find erosion at Vale unit after water overflow
30th January 2026 By: Reuters

Brazilian inspection teams found that Vale's Viga mine presented signs of erosion and ordered the iron-ore miner to shut its operation until further notice, Minas Gerais state government... 


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Consultancy drives full value chain strategy with sustainability focus
30th January 2026

As the mining sector in Africa advances its environmental, social and governance (ESG) agenda, meaningful progress increasingly depends on strong long-term partnerships that embed sustainability... 


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New HPE CEO sets bold plan to take South African innovation global
30th January 2026

Having largely been a South Africa-based company with a few exports here and there, under the leadership of new CEO Freddy Mugeri, Hydro Power Equipment (HPE) is aiming for global expansion. In a... 


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Policy alignment key to advance mining
30th January 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Africa’s ability to attract sustainable mining investment increasingly depends on coherent policy frameworks, regional integration and coordinated infrastructure development – an outlook that... 


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Minerals Council pushes for structural reform acceleration
30th January 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

This year must be one of decisive, demonstrable progress in stabilising energy supply, improving logistics performance and restoring regulatory efficiency as South Africa prepares to engage... 


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Investor coalition calls for ethical mining
30th January 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Sustained capital flows into mining will depend on demonstrable, measurable and independently verifiable improvements in environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance across the the mining... 


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PAK lithium mine project and lithium chemicals conversion facility, Canada – update
30th January 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

Frontier Lithium is advancing permitting for the project under the province’s One Project, One Process framework. 


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Copperwood project, US – update
30th January 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

Highland Copper has detailed its 2026 work programme to advance the project towards a construction decision. 


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Indaba to focus on how Agentic AI could transform and disrupt mining
30th January 2026 By: Nadine James

The focus of this year's Investing in African Mining Indaba on disruptive technology reflects a growing acceptance that mining will not remain competitive using historic operating models alone,... 


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Ultra-light chopsaw enhances deep-water cutting project
30th January 2026

Offshore cutting solutions provider Decom Engineering deployed its recently launched, ultralight chopsaw, the C1-16UL, to complete a “challenging” deep-water project in the Gulf of Mexico. The... 


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Integrated blasting products to be highlighted at Indaba
30th January 2026 By: Devina Haripersad

While showcasing its advancement in partnership-led approaches across Africa’s mining value chain, explosives and chemicals group AECI will also use this year’s Investing in African Mining Indaba... 


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Cooperation key to mining partnerships
30th January 2026

With this year’s Investing in African Mining Indaba set to focus on the theme ‘Stronger together: Progress through partnerships’, deeper regional cooperation will be critical to building a... 


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Quality risks erode plastic pipe performance
30th January 2026 By: Nadine Ramdass

While advancements in polymer science and extrusion technology have improved plastic pipe performance, various industry challenges have resulted in rising quality risks that can precipitate... 


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Advanced PVC meets evolving system requirements
30th January 2026 By: Nadine Ramdass

Advanced polyvinyl chloride (PVC) pipes offer the durability, sustainability and cost-effectiveness required for bulk water and wastewater systems, amid increased strain on water systems, says... 


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HDPE pipes experiencing growing demand
30th January 2026 By: Nadine Ramdass

Growing urbanisation and infrastructure development are driving increased demand for high-density polyethylene (HDPE) pipes in water, sewerage and industrial pipeline systems, owing to its... 


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Indaba to focus on how Agentic AI could transform and disrupt mining
30th January 2026 By: Nadine James

The focus of this year's Investing in African Mining Indaba on disruptive technology reflects a growing acceptance that mining will not remain competitive using historic operating models alone,... 



Paper manufacturer Mondi SCP’s EcoPower's integrated pulp and paper mill in Ružomberok, Slovakia
Biomass-fuelled boiler plant construction under way
30th January 2026

In October it was announced that heavy machinery manufacturer Sumitomo SHI FW (SFW) was selected to supply a biomass-fuelled circulating fluidised bed (CFB) boiler plant to global sustainable... 


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‘World’s largest’ air-to-water heat pump, electric boilers to be constructed
30th January 2026

Helsinki-based, city-owned energy company Helen has selected global technology manufacturer Valmet to provide automation solutions for the world’s largest air-to-water heat pump and two electric... 


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Central defensive midfield
30th January 2026 By: Terence Creamer

In his prime, it was typical for fans of those teams in which French international footballer N'Golo Kanté played, including Chelsea, to quip that “70% of the Earth is covered by water, the rest by... 


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Four decades of excellence in thermoplastic pipes, fittings and hoses
30th January 2026

As thermoplastic solution provider Astore Keymak celebrated its 40th anniversary in November 2025, the company reflects on a legacy of innovation, quality and service that has made it a leader in... 


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Innovation driving the future of green hydrogen
30th January 2026

ENPROTEC’s green hydrogen production plants are built around decarbonising sectors and applications, such as heavy-duty mobility, which is central to mining and other industrial operations. 


Weir powers the future of sustainable smart mining
Weir powers the future of sustainable smart mining
30th January 2026

Global leader in mining technology Weir is committed to supporting the energy transition by enabling the efficient and sustainable extraction of the metals and minerals essential for a low-carbon... 


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Antofagasta 2025 copper output misses guidance
29th January 2026 By: Reuters

Antofagasta on Thursday reported a 1.6% fall in 2025 copper production to 653 700 metric tons, missing its guidance, as higher output at key projects was offset by lower ore grades. The miner had... 


Infrastructure Africa 2026 to Tackle the Projects, Capital and Partnerships Driving Africa’s Infrastructure Pipeline
29th January 2026

As Africa accelerates efforts to close its infrastructure gap, Infrastructure Africa 2026 will convene the continent’s most influential infrastructure stakeholders at the Cape Town International... 


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Meeting rising thermal demands of large-scale data processing
29th January 2026

Liquid cooling technology company Motivair by Schneider Electric has introduced two new coolant distribution units (CDUs) that are engineered to meet the rising thermal demands of high-performance... 


Toyota Launches Hilux Custom Builds in South Africa to Offer Purpose-Built Business Solutions
Toyota Launches Hilux Custom Builds in South Africa to Offer Purpose-Built Business Solutions
29th January 2026

Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM) is introducing Hilux Custom Builds, a conversion programme that brings professionally engineered solutions directly into the Toyota product offering. These... 


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Mining sector faces strategic shift as AI, critical minerals drive change, report shows
28th January 2026 By: Darren Parker

The mining and metals sector is entering a period of profound transformation, with companies needing to balance national security-driven prioritisation of critical minerals and the rapid adoption... 


Highland outlines 2026 Copperwood plans, seeks new project director as Van Dyk returns to South Africa
Highland outlines 2026 Copperwood plans, seeks new project director as Van Dyk returns to South Africa
28th January 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Vancouver-based Highland Copper has set out its 2026 work programme aimed at advancing its Copperwood copper project in Michigan, US, towards a construction decision, while also initiating a search... 


Vale halts two units after water overflow triggers permit suspension
Vale halts two units after water overflow triggers permit suspension
27th January 2026 By: Reuters

Brazilian miner Vale has halted operations at units that analysts say account for about 2% of its iron-ore production outlook for this year after water overflowed at the sites, a securities filing... 


Outlook for Uranium Mining Developments in Namibia: 2026
27th January 2026

By: Patrick Kauta - Managing Partner, CDH Namibia, and Vivien Chaplin, Head of the Mining & Minerals sector, CDH South Africa This outlook explores expected trends and developments in Namibian... 


Flood in Vale mining area damaged Brazilian river, state government says
27th January 2026 By: Reuters

Overflowing water in a mining area owned by Brazil's Vale caused environmental damage as it reached the local Maranhao River, Minas Gerais state government said in a statement on Monday. The... 


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New platinum development lowering hydrogen cost prospects, researchers report
26th January 2026 By: Martin Creamer

A novel platinum development has resulted in the $2 per kilogram 2026 green hydrogen cost target being beaten. The new approach results in more hydrogen being obtained from less platinum and is... 


AVEVA appoints Khaled Salah as Vice President of Africa
AVEVA appoints Khaled Salah as Vice President of Africa
26th January 2026

AVEVA, a global leader in industrial software, driving digital transformation and sustainability, today announces the appointment of Khaled Salah, 37 years old, as Vice President of Africa. In this... 


What 2026 holds for African Supply Chains and the managers who shape them
26th January 2026

As 2026 gets underway, it’s clear that supply chain uncertainty is not going anywhere this year. But while there has been no respite from geopolitical tensions and shifting trade dynamics, the... 


SA leaders apply Engineering, Infrastructure and Innovation solutions to pressing challenges
SA leaders apply Engineering, Infrastructure and Innovation solutions to pressing challenges
26th January 2026

The 5th Annual Women and Leadership in Engineering, Infrastructure, and Innovation Conference, scheduled for 11-12 March 2026 comes at a pivotal time when there is a global explosion of innovation,... 


Metso’s HRC 8 high pressure grinding roll, available from Pilot Crushtec, is engineered to transform difficult feed into high quality manufactured sand
HRC™ 8 is turning waste into high-value sand
26th January 2026

With demand rising for high quality manufactured sand and pressure mounting to reduce unsaleable materials  and environmental impact, Metso’s HRC™ 8 high pressure grinding roll (HPGR) is proving to... 


Union at Chile's Mantoverde mine says company avoiding talks to end strike
26th January 2026 By: Reuters

The union at Capstone Copper's Mantoverde copper and gold mine in northern Chile on Saturday denied a company claim that it was still occupying a desalination plant at the facility, saying the... 


Chilean regulator fines Antofagasta's Centinela copper mine for non-compliance
Chilean regulator fines Antofagasta's Centinela copper mine for non-compliance
26th January 2026 By: Reuters

Chile’s environmental regulator said on Friday it has fined Antofagasta Minerals about $775 000 for failing to comply with water management regulations at its Centinela copper mine. Centinela,... 


Closing the skills gap: how WearCheck training boosts asset reliability
Closing the skills gap: how WearCheck training boosts asset reliability
23rd January 2026

(Virtual Showroom) In workshops, plants and pits across Southern Africa, the craft of machinery maintenance is changing faster than many teams can keep up with. Ever-tightening production targets,... 


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Rittal

Rittal is a world leading provider of top-quality integrated systems for enclosures, power distribution, climate control, IT infrastructure and...

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The Steel Tube Export Association of South Africa
Steel Tube Export Association of South Africa

The Steel Tube Export Association of South Africa was established to develop sustainable, internationally competitive carbon steel tube and pipe...

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M and J Mining
M and J Mining

M and J Mining are leading suppliers of physical support systems as used by the underground mining industry. Our selection of products are not...

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Willard

Rooted in the hearts of South Africans, combining technology and a quest for perfection to bring you a battery of peerless standing. Willard...

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