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Envusa inaugurates K2 renewable energy projects
20th May 2026

Energy trader Envusa Energy in April inaugurated its flagship 520 MW Koruson 2, or K2, cluster of renewable energy projects in the Eastern Cape and bordering the Northern Cape. Tasneem Bulbulia... 


Comodex, UJ host Mine Mentor skills competition
13th May 2026

Training and development solutions provider Comodex Consultancy, in partnership with the University of Johannesburg (UJ) Mining Engineering Department, in April hosted the pioneer Mine Mentor... 


AGC showcases its latest, largest raise bore machine
6th May 2026

Mining equipment manufacturer AGC has built its largest raise bore machine that will be exported to an industrial and mining services company in India. Schalk Burger has the details. 


BYD launches new ATTO 8 seven seater plug-in hybrid in South Africa
29th April 2026

Chinese new-energy vehicle and technology company BYD has launched its new seven-seater plug-in hybrid electric vehicle sports utility vehicle, the ATTO 8, in South Africa. Sabrina 


Sky Robots advances drone-based security solutions for high-risk environments
22nd April 2026

Integrated aerial security company Sky Robots has highlighted its growing role in strengthening security and surveillance across high-risk environments, with unmanned aerial systems that enable... 


Tharisa kicks off underground strategy with first blast
15th April 2026

Tharisa Minerals’ Tharisa mine has marked the start of its new underground mining era with its inaugural underground blast in April. Natasha Odendaal has the story. 


City Power shows first open-to-public EV charging stations
8th April 2026

City of Johannesburg and City Power last month unveiled electric vehicle charging stations at City Power’s offices in Booysens that constitutes Phase 1 of an EV charging station rollout programme... 


Coleus Packaging invests R200-million in new plant equipment for metal closures
1st April 2026

Crown closures and metal packaging manufacturer Coleus Packaging showcased the R200-million investments it made in its Alrode factory in Johannesburg. Schalk Burger has the story. 


Growthpoint, Tricolt share first look at Olympus construction site
25th March 2026

Property developers Growthpoint Properties and Tricolt Group last month started construction on an 81 200 m2 residential and retail development called Olympus, in Sandton, that will contain 527... 


Soufflet Malt breaks ground on new malting house in Midvaal
18th March 2026

French maltster Soufflet Malt has started construction of its new R2-billion malting facility next to multinational brewer Heineken's Sedibeng Brewery, in the Midvaal municipality. Schalk Burger... 


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SA's electricity distribution sector in crisis
22nd May 2026

Engineering News editor Terence Creamer discusses the growing challenge of municipalities' failure to settle arrear debt owed to power utility Eskom, as well as the possible remedies to this... 


TRIM signs rail access agreement with 11 private operators
15th May 2026

Engineering News editor Terence Creamer discusses the significance of the Transnet Rail Infrastructure Manager's (TRIM's) signing of rail access agreements with 11 private train operating companies. 


Energy transition, policy in the spotlight
8th May 2026

Amid rising fuel prices and dropping temperatures in South Africa, Engineering News editor Terence Creamer joins me to discuss what issues these developments raise for the energy transition and... 


Govt sets ambitious goal in draft rail masterplan
24th April 2026

Engineering News editor Terence Creamer discusses the current state of South Africa's passenger and freight rail systems, as well as the ambitious goal set out in the Draft National Rail Master... 


South Africa's response to the global energy crisis
17th April 2026

Engineering News editor Terence Creamer discusses the ongoing conflict in the Middle East and indications that the global energy crisis may be more prolonged than initially hoped, as well as how... 


Ambitious new target for freight rail set
10th April 2026

Engineering News editor Terence Creamer discusses the ambitious target set for South Africa's freight rail sector, as well as the release of a draft rail masterplan for public comment. 


Economic reforms underpin investment conference discussions
2nd April 2026

Engineering News editor Terence Creamer discusses some of the key themes of this year's South African Investment Conference and what the investment commitments that have been made indicate about... 


Fuel price surge adds cost pressures, sparks supply security debate in S Africa
27th March 2026

With fuel prices set to rise steeply next week, South Africans are bracing for new affordability pressures, and debates are also raging about how the country should mitigate security of supply and... 


Municipal recovery, reforms in the spotlight
20th March 2026

Engineering News editor Terence Creamer discusses the attention being given to municipal recovery and reforms aimed at boosting infrastructure in the metros. 


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£1bn-plus invested in African businesses last year – BII
25th June 2026

UK impact investor and development finance institution (DFI), British International Investment (BII), invested £1.07-billion in Africa last year.  The figure represents 59% of BII’s total... 


The global and domestic developments shaping energy markets
19th June 2026

It has been a busy week with South Africa having hosted the Africa Energy Forum amid some big global developments that could affect oil and gas markets. 


GridCars to deploy truck-charging infrastructure at three highway sites
19th June 2026

Electric vehicle (EV) charging group GridCars says it will deploy charging infrastructure for large trucks at three sites along major South African highways in the next 12 months. The grid-tied... 


City of Joburg not sharing how it will deal with Eskom interruption threat - JCA
15th June 2026

Civil society organisation the Johannesburg Crisis Alliance (JCA) says the City of Johannesburg (CoJ) has not provided information to residents and businesses about State-owned Eskom’s threatened... 


DBSA eyes bigger energy sector role as Africa seeks bankable infrastructure projects
12th June 2026

State-owned development finance institution the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) is positioning itself as a key enabler of South Africa’s energy transition and infrastructure development... 


Grid expansion, management critical as South Africa’s electricity sector decentralises
12th June 2026

Improved cost efficiencies, shifts in legislation and policy enablers towards an open market continue to support South Africa’s investment in renewable-energy projects, Standard Bank Corporate and... 


New Industrial Development Strategy, metals sector stress in the spotlight
12th June 2026

Engineering News editor Terence Creamer discusses the release of a new Industrial Development Strategy at a time when the metals sector is warning that it is at a worrying crossroads. 


South African steel sector at deindustrialisation ‘inflection point’
10th June 2026

The South African steel industry – encompassing the full value chain, from upstream producers to downstream manufacturers and fabricators – has been described as being at a deindustrialisation... 


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On-The-Air (03/07/2026)
3rd July 2026

Martin Creamer discusses South32’s conditional agreement to sell Hillside Aluminium to Alcoa; Sibanye-Stillwater calling for new longer-term platinum group metal applications; and DRDGOLD’s... 

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On-The-Air (26/06/2026)
26th June 2026

Martin Creamer talks about South Africa's platinum assets, hydrogen fuel cell technology and a project underway in KZN to add value to the titanium in mineral sands. 

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On-The-Air (12/06/2026)
12th June 2026

Martin Creamer talks about Manganese Metal Company, rare earths in the Northern Cape and Junior mining opportunities. 

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On-The-Air (05/06/2026)
5th June 2026

Martin Creamer talks about the new mining cadastre, Gauteng's gold-mining revival, and reforms in South Africa's mining sector. 

On-The-Air (29/05/2026)

Martin Creamer talks about mining's economic edge, mineral rights and copper in the Northern Cape. 


On-The-Air (22/05/2026)

Martin Creamer talks about South Africa’s copper, green hydrogen and platinum sectors gain momentum. 


On-The-Air (15/05/2026)

Martin Creamer talks about uranium demand, Northern Cape copper and Cementation Africa. 


On-The-Air (08/05/2026)

Martin Creamer talks about hydrogen’s growing role in energy storage, a new refuelling station at North-West University, and the need to lower manganese rail costs. 


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Martin Creamer talks about N Cape investment, BHP workshops and Namibia's green hydrogen breakthrough. 


On-The-Air (10/04/2026)

Martin Creamer talks about green hydrogen projects and rising mining renewables. 


On-the-air (03/04/2026)

Martin Creamer talks about mining exploration, platinum beneficiation and the hydrogen economy 


On-The-Air (27/03/2026)

Martin Creamer talks about Omnia’s supply chain strength, Nornickel's Palladium Centre and promising uranium/gold endowment. 


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Martin Creamer talks about new energy development, platinum demand and hydrogen economy 


On-The-Air (13/02/2026)

Martin Creamer talks about rebuilding the mining industry and new gold mine project. 


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Martin Creamer talks about Transnet, Richards Bay Coal Terminal and Exxaro manganese 


On-The-Air (23/01/2026)

Martin Creamer talks about refinery partnerships, pivotal hydrogen moment and Cullinan's blue diamond. 


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