AMCU calls for enforcement of missing persons locator systems in mining sector

Trade union the Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union (AMCU) says various incidents of mineworkers going missing underground point to possible failures in the implementation, monitoring... 

Lion Smelter achieves first ferrochrome production tap after lower tariff, but still unsustainable

The Lion Smelter in Steelpoort, Limpopo, achieved its first ferrochrome production tap on February 16, following the successful recommissioning of 50% of its operating capacity, says natural... 

DMPR warns Gugulethu residents against illegally mining gold

In response to media reports of citizens digging up parts of the Gugulethu section of the Payneville informal settlement in Springs, Ekurhuleni, seeking to find gold-bearing material, the... 

EWSETA welcomes €2m investment to develop critical minerals, battery skills

The Energy and Water Sector Education and Training Authority (EWSETA) has welcomed the €2-million investment received from the EU to advance demand-driven skills development linked to South... 

Afrimat reports stable performance, expects trading conditions to remain difficult in coming year

JSE-listed industrial minerals and construction materials producer Afrimat, in a pre-close operational update for its financial year ending on February 28, said trading conditions were expected to... 

Upcoming launch of electricity market seen as key step towards competition

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... 

Afreximbank, DBSA partner to boost trade finance capacity for intra-Africa trade

Multilateral finance institution the African Export‑Import Bank (Afreximbank) and development finance institution the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) have signed a Master Risk... 

Tshiamiso Trust has paid out R2.5bn in silicosis, TB compensation

Independently managed trust the Tshiamiso Trust has disbursed R2.5-billion to eligible claimants in compensation as agreed in the historic silicosis and tuberculosis (TB) settlement agreement. The... 

MQA to host Mining Skills Lekgotla in late Feb

Sector education and training authority the Mining Qualifications Authority (MQA) will host the 2025-2026 Mining Skills Lekgotla at the Gallagher Convention Centre, in Midrand, Gauteng, on February... 

Global FDI rebounds, but developing economies miss out – Unctad

Global foreign direct investment (FDI) rose 14% in 2025 to $1.6-trillion, rebounding after two weak years, although most of the increase came from financial flows through global hubs and not new... 

Only 30% of CEOs confident about revenue growth in the next year – survey

Audit and assurance firm PwC's ‘2026 Global CEO Survey’ shows that only three in ten, or 30% of, CEOs say they are confident about revenue growth over the next 12 months, which is down from 38% in... 

Cape Town International recorded 11.1m two-way passengers in 2025

Cape Town International Airport saw a record-breaking 11.1-million two-way domestic and international passengers during 2025, and also surpassed its December 2024 international passenger record.... 

Market liberalisation, grid access needed to sustain energy reform momentum

Even if only incremental steps are taken, South Africa must continue to progress its electricity market liberalisation and reform agenda, such as launching the South Africa Wholesale Electricity... 

Sasol reports Louisiana cracker plant restart, beneficial operation at South African destoning plant

JSE-listed energy and chemicals company Sasol, reporting on its performance for the six months to December 31, 2025, says its Southern Africa destoning plant reached beneficial operation in... 

Stakeholders invited to comment on Eskom’s ferrochrome NPA application

The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) invites members of the public to submit comments on State-owned power utility Eskom’s request for a temporary electricity price relief for... 

Jubilee receives $10m second instalment from sale of South African chrome, PGM operations

AltX-listed Jubilee Metals Group, which is now focused on copper production in Zambia, has received the second cash instalment of $10-million from South African private mining resources group One... 

EIB Global extends €350m loan to Transnet for modernisation, green hydrogen efforts

Multilateral finance institution the European Investment Bank’s (EIB’s) development finance arm EIB Global has extended a €350-million loan to State-owned transport and logistics company Transnet.... 

Mining awareness among new engineers low, but energy transition attracts them – report

Engineering group Sandvik's 'The future of mining talent: What STEM graduates really think' report says that, while awareness of mining remains low among young engineers, many are open to joining... 

Andru Mining receives new centenary D8 Caterpillar dozer from Barloworld Equipment

Mining services company Andru Mining received a new grey-coloured D8 dozer, made by construction and mining equipment company Caterpillar, from industrial equipment company Barloworld Equipment on... 

EIB Global extends €350m loan to Transnet for modernisation, green hydrogen efforts

Multilateral finance institution the European Investment Bank’s (EIB’s) development finance arm EIB Global has extended a €350-million loan to State-owned transport and logistics company Transnet.... 

AI data centre expansion exposes strains in construction supply chains

The complex requirements of new data centres that are capable of supporting AI workloads may be outpacing supply chain preparedness, says professional services company Turner & Townsend in its... 

Awareness of mining low among new engineers, but energy transition can prompt them to join industry – report

Engineering group Sandvik's 'The future of mining talent: What STEM graduates really think' report says that, while awareness of mining remains low among young engineers, many are open to joining... 

Springbok solar project reaches commercial operation ahead of schedule

Renewable energy company the SOLA Group's 195 MW Springbok solar power project, in Virginia, in the Free State, has achieved an early commercial operation date. The multi-buyer, flexible energy... 

South Africa moves to create system for tracking clean-energy attributes

South Africa's public and private sectors involved in environmental regulations and electricity are working to develop an energy attribute certificate (EAC) system that would enable the... 

High electricity prices to continue putting pressure on mining, smelting, says Minerals Council

The improvement in the performance of State-owned Eskom’s ability to supply electricity and the uptick in Transnet’s operational performance bode well for mining, but the sector faces the threat of... 

Fatalities, safety incidents down, but security dominates in Rail Safety Regulator report

The Railway Safety Regulator (RSR) recorded 9 200 safety-related occurrences, which is a 7.2% decrease from the previous year, while fatalities fell to 81, which is the lowest in five years, the... 

Transport Forum discusses embedding crucial reforms by demonstrating their impact

The virtual conference held by transport sector engagement organisation the Transport Forum on November 6 heard from a range of experts about the progress of reforms in the transport sector and the... 

TNPA awards concession for Cape Town liquid bulk terminal to FFS Tank Terminals

State-owned Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has signed a terminal operator agreement with FFS Tank Terminals to operate and maintain a liquid bulk terminal at the Port of Cape Town for a... 

Tailings retreatment has emerged as core part of modern mining

While the viability of retreating mine tailings remains a key consideration – both for reprocessing these mining by-products and for determining the end-use of any reclaimed land – it has... 

Tailings retreatment has emerged as core part of modern mining

While the viability of retreating mine tailings remains a key consideration – both for reprocessing these mining by-products and for determining the end-use of any reclaimed land – it has... 

Raubex flags 10% to 20% lower earnings for six months to end August 2025

JSE-listed infrastructure development and construction materials supply company Raubex, in a trading statement, says it expects its earnings a share (EPS) and headline earnings a share (HEPS) for... 

Connecting 300m people in Africa to electricity could boost GDP by $500bn by 2040 – BCG

In Africa, 600-million people lack access to electricity, despite global energy poverty having decreased by about 80% since 2010. By providing electricity access to 300-million of those Africans... 

People remain central to deriving full value from tech, SAIMC conference hears

Three presenters participating in industry organisation the Society for Automation, Instrumentation, Mechatronics and Computer Engineering’s (SAIMC’s) 2025 summit highlighted the importance of... 

Seifsa joins Busa in opposing new Employment Equity Sector Targets

Industry employer organisation the Steel and Engineering Industries Federation of Southern Africa (Seifsa), which is a member of industry organisation Business Unity South Africa (Busa), has... 

Afrimat flags improved performance, higher interim EPS and HEPS

JSE-listed construction materials and industrial minerals company Afrimat expects to report a 74% to 79% year-on-year increase in earnings per share (EPS) to between 101.4c and 104.3c for the six... 

Orion ups capital raise to almost R100m on strong investor backing

Diversified miner Orion Minerals has again increased the size of its capital raising, now targeting A$8.6-million, or about R99-million, after receiving further firm commitments from investors. The... 

Sungrow to build 233 MW solar PV plant in DRC for CrossBoundary Energy

Renewable energy project developer Sungrow will build a 233 MW solar PV plant in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) for commercial and industry energy investment company CrossBoundary Energy,... 

Wärtsilä to operate, maintain power plant at Senegal gold mine for five years

Marine and energy technology group Wärtsilä has secured a five-year contract for the operation and maintenance of a 23 MW captive power plant at the Boto gold project, in eastern Senegal. The Boto... 

Rand Refinery reduces emissions through solar, energy effiency investments

Precious metals refinery Rand Refinery has published its 2025 Sustainability Report, which showed a 24% reduction in total energy consumption since 2021 to 24.5 GWh in 2024 and a 13 500 kilotons... 

World Gold Council releases Elton John documentary

Gold industry organisation the World Gold Council (WGC) has released a documentary that explores gold’s influence on culture, creativity and society, as told through the voice and life stories of...