German-engineered solutions meet evolving local demands

Advanced technologies, sensor and measuring instrument manufacturer VEGA GRIESHABER KG brings German-engineered solutions to Southern Africa’s mining industry, improving efficiency, safety and... 

German investors remain cautiously optimistic amid challenging landscape

German companies have remained committed to developing a strong South African footprint, despite various structural challenges, and overall investor sentiment among German companies remains... 

Refurbished hardware bypasses constraints

Refurbished hardware offers a cost-effective and sustainable alternative to buying new hardware while bypassing constrained chip availability and supply chain disruptions, says refurbished... 

Global logistics company to develop new centre

Signalling its confidence in South Africa’s role as a regional logistics and distribution hub for sub‑Saharan Africa, global logistics company DHL will invest R220-million in a new multi user... 

ESD programmes enable formal supply chain integration

Amid South Africa’s evolving procurement landscape, enterprise and supplier development (ESD) programmes are assisting small suppliers in building the capability, compliance and credibility needed... 

Structural constraints leave OEMs’ supply chain exposed

Despite experiencing frequent supply chain disruptions over the last six years, suppliers remain reactive rather than proactive, owing to structural constraints within the value chain, leaving... 

Gemstone miner focuses on stabilising operation

Following a period of concurrent but transient challenges that weighed on near-term cash flow, gemstone miner Gemfields’ priority for this year is to focus resources on securing profitability... 

Zambia resurgence signals regional growth opportunities

The Zambian mining industry is resurgent and is on track to sustain double-digit growth in its production of copper, positioning the country to facilitate regional growth across Southern and East... 

Stronger action needed to realise full potential

Following a prolonged period of underperformance and strained investor relations, Zambia’s mining sector is in a phase of cautious recovery and consolidation, says specialist global risk... 

Exploration boost required to meet production goal

While Zambia’s mining sector is becoming significantly more active, with an expanding project pipeline and improved turnaround at existing operations, exploration activity must accelerate... 

Surface miners face mounting challenges post Covid survival

The small-scale surface mining and opencast sector is contending with complex challenges – including lower affiliated commodities demand and illegal mining – which are hindering the industry’s... 

Iron-ore major effects water stewardship

Through in-depth consideration and a variety of initiatives, iron-ore miner Kumba Iron Ore is effectively reducing freshwater use at its operations, as well as positively contributing to water... 

Sector’s sustainability depends on modernisation

While technically resilient, the South African metal fabrication sector is structurally constrained, with its future contingent on its embracing modernisation, sustainability and skills... 

Challenges erode industry sustainability

While South Africa’s metal fabrication and metalworking sector is diverse, resilient and robust, it faces significant constraints, compounded by competition from Asian markets, which threaten the... 

Generators continue to offer value

Amid South Africa's evolving energy landscape, generators and standby power solutions remain highly relevant, provided that they are deployed intelligently through proactive fuel and load... 

Diesel generation remains key energy source

Amid a challenging energy landscape, diesel-based power generation remains one of the predominant standby energy sources across the African continent, despite diesel generator demand slowly... 

Standby power solutions bridging the gaps

While experiencing relief from loadshedding, South Africa, alongside the rest of the African continent, is increasingly integrating generators and other standby power solutions to bridge gaps in... 

Senegal project advances ahead of formal investment

Canadian precious metals producer Fortuna Mining is advancing its Diamba Sud gold project, in Senegal, with plans to release a feasibility study in the second quarter of this year and early works... 

Solutions unlock efficiency, improved safety

Drone-based radio frequency (RF) monitoring solutions improve safety while providing efficiency and flexibility, allowing end-users to simplify RF measurement processes, says radio communications... 

Drone developments boast uptake

Drones are transitioning from specialised outsourced tools into core operational infrastructure, driven by lower drone costs, technology advances and the emergence of autonomous, dock-based drone... 

Dynamic roof support enhances deep-level underground mining 

As platinum group metal (PGM) mines in South Africa reach greater depths, often exceeding 1 000 m and at times reaching a depth of 2 000 m, traditional roof support solutions are becoming... 

PGM project advances chrome optimisation

Alongside production of platinum group metals (PGMs) – specifically platinum, palladium and rhodium – South Africa-focused PGMs miner Southern Palladium plans to improve its recovery of chrome from... 

Innovative rock-breaking solution progresses

Following delays, rock-breaking technology specialist Rock Eater is progressing with demonstrations of its low-energy rock-breaking controlled foam injection (CFI) Type One machine, with plans to... 

Rail reform puts investment on track

Recent regulatory developments and proposed reforms in South Africa’s freight rail sector are having a meaningful influence on investor confidence by unlocking new opportunities while also... 

Outdated finance frameworks, legislative asymmetry stalling rail reform

Despite progress in South Africa’s rail reform policy and regulation, outdated financial frameworks and unresolved structural legislative imbalances hamper rail infrastructure development in South... 

North America to diversify minerals supply

To diversify mineral supply chains away from China, the governments of the US and Canada are taking a more direct role in their respective mining industries, with measures, including equity... 

Convention set to increase attendee value

Alongside over 1 300 exhibitors, Canadian mining industry association Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada’s (PDAC’s) upcoming 2026 convention has expanded networking opportunities and... 

Proactive maintenance prolongs performance

Proactive, data-based maintenance ensures lubricants are kept in peak condition, improving asset performance, lowering operating cost and extending equipment life, says oil analysis specialists... 

Potential update could increase compliance costs

While the Draft Petroleum Products Bill aims to replace the outdated 1977 Petroleum Products Act, its stricter regulations could increase compliance costs to varying degrees across the downstream... 

Mobile substation simplifies logistics

To meet the requirements of a Zambian copper mine amid a plant expansion, integrated engineering solution provider Iritron designed and manufactured fully mobile skid-based substations, serving as... 

Electricity wheeling options simplify renewables uptake

Alongside its environmental benefits, renewable energy is fundamentally a financial sustainability solution, with new electricity wheeling options offering a cheaper alternative to grid power for... 

Structural challenges drive alternative-energy uptake

Amid structural challenges, market developments and other strategic considerations, players in the African mining industry are increasingly adopting alternative-energy solutions, reports energy... 

Quality risks erode plastic pipe performance

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... 

Advanced PVC meets evolving system requirements

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... 

HDPE pipes experiencing growing demand

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... 

PGM market expected to balance this year

Following the platinum supply shortfall and “dramatic” platinum price surge in 2025, global platinum investment market authority the World Platinum Investment Council’s (WPIC) initial forecast for... 

Africa remains central to global PGMs supply

Amid complex platinum group metals (PGMs) supply and demand opportunities and challenges, Africa is expected to remain a leading source of primary PGMs supply, says PGMs mining company Impala... 

S Africa targets strategic, efficient builds for new transmission lines

For the national grid to facilitate increased renewable power generation, the Department of Electricity and Energy (DEE) has affirmed that about 14 000 km of new transmission lines are required... 

Transmission projects target 37 GW capacity by 2030

Aligned with the 2024 Transmission Development Plan (TDP), State-owned power utility Eskom subsidiary National Transmission Company South Africa (NTCSA) currently has 75 projects – at various... 

Rare earths project leverages demand for longevity

Through its rare earths Steenkampskraal project, in Western Cape, rare earths miner Steenkampskraal Monazite Mine (SMM) aims to progressively increase local beneficiation, skills development and...