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Parliamentary Defence Committee concerned about underfunding of SANDF deployments 
15th July 2024 By: Rebecca Campbell

The new Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Defence and Military Veterans regards the proper funding of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) as a matter of the “utmost urgency”, it has... 


Damen signs new NIP agreement with dtic, celebrates more than 40 vessels built at Cape Town shipyard
12th July 2024 By: Irma Venter

Damen Shipyards Group (DSG) has signed a new strategic partnership agreement with the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (dtic) as part of the National Industrial Participation (NIP)... 


Saps investigating the non-violent deaths of four SANDF soldiers at an Orkney mine shaft
8th July 2024 By: Rebecca Campbell

The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) has announced that the South African Police Service (Saps) is undertaking an investigation, in preparation for an inquest, into the deaths of four... 


Sovereign starts trading on OTCQX
8th July 2024 By: Darren Parker

ASX- and Aim-listed Sovereign Metals has also started trading on the OTCQX under the ticker symbol SVMLF. The OTCQX is the highest market tier of OTC markets on which more than 12 000 US and global... 


Canada's Industry Minister, Francois-Philippe Champagne
Canada sets strict criteria for foreign mining investment
5th July 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

In a move to safeguard national interests amid global geopolitical competition, Canada’s Industry Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne has announced stringent measures governing foreign capital in... 


A Boeing 737 MAX 10
Major restructuring in global aerospace sector confirmed – Boeing, Airbus, absorb Spirit
2nd July 2024 By: Rebecca Campbell

In one of the most important merger and acquisition deals in the global aerospace sector in years, US-based Boeing has announced that it is acquiring another large US group, aerostructures... 


DSCT's facilities in Cape Town
Damen renews NIP agreement with dtic; celebrates more than 40 vessels built at Cape Town shipyard
27th June 2024 By: Irma Venter

Damen Shipyards Group (DSG) has signed a new strategic partnership agreement with the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (dtic) as part of the National Industrial Participation (NIP)... 


Meteoric to supply Brazil rare earths magnet factory
26th June 2024 By: Reuters

Rare earth developer Meteoric Resources will collaborate with a regional department of Brazil's Minas Gerais state to explore the production of rare earth magnets, the Australian company said on... 


A South African soldier
Two killed in mortar attack on South African army base in Congo
26th June 2024 By: Reuters

South Africa's military said on Wednesday that a mortar attack on one of its bases in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo a day earlier had killed two people and injured 20 others. South African... 


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VEGA Instruments
25th June 2024

( Virtual Showroom )For a long time, metallic diaphragm sensors have been the standard for pressure measurement in chemical plants. However, ceramic measuring cells have been a proven alternative... 


Linda Lourie appointed HyProMag USA advisory board director
24th June 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

TSX-V-listed CoTec Holdings and Aim- and TSX-V-listed Mkango Resources have appointed Linda Lourie as an advisory board director for their joint venture (JV), HyProMag USA, effective June 24.... 


Defence industries association calls for greater investment in the underfunded SANDF
24th June 2024 By: Rebecca Campbell

South African Aerospace, Maritime and Defence Industries Association (AMD) CEO Sandile Ndlovu has issued an open letter to the country’s next (and currently not yet known or appointed) Defence... 


Milkor highlights its partnership with German group regarding sea surveillance UAV
Milkor highlights its partnership with German group regarding sea surveillance UAV
24th June 2024 By: Rebecca Campbell

South African defence company Milkor on Thursday reaffirmed its partnership with German group Aerodata, to develop a maritime surveillance version of the Milkor 380 uncrewed aerial vehicle (UAV).... 


Canada oil sands group removes online content over federal anti-greenwashing rules
Canada oil sands group removes online content over federal anti-greenwashing rules
21st June 2024 By: Reuters

he Pathways Alliance, a group of Canada's biggest oil sands producers, has removed all content about environmental goals from its website and social media pages, citing "significant uncertainty"... 


Australia to fund road clearing to Porgera mine after PNG landslide
20th June 2024 By: Reuters

Australia said it would provide A$2-million to Papua New Guinea to restore road access to the Porgera gold mine, previously one of the world's largest, and other support for survivors after a... 


Rolls-Royce unveils hybrid electric powerpack for armoured vehicles
18th June 2024 By: Rebecca Campbell

UK-based global major power and propulsion systems group Rolls-Royce has announced that its Germany-based Power Systems division had launched a hybrid diesel and battery-electric powerpack concept... 


Milkor highlights its partnership with German group regarding sea surveillance UAV
Milkor highlights its partnership with German group regarding sea surveillance UAV
14th June 2024 By: Rebecca Campbell

South African defence company Milkor on Thursday reaffirmed its partnership with German group Aerodata, to develop a maritime surveillance version of the Milkor 380 uncrewed aerial vehicle (UAV).... 


Critical Metals to buy controlling stake in Greenland REE mine
Critical Metals to buy controlling stake in Greenland REE mine
10th June 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Nasdaq-listed Critical Metals has signed a binding heads of agreement to acquire a controlling interest in the Tanbreez rare earth mine, in Greenland, from a company controlled by geologist Gregory... 


soldiers in front of helicopter
AAD expected to yield significant economic, educational value once again
10th June 2024 By: Darren Parker

Speaking at a preliminary event marking 100 days until the next Africa Aerospace and Defence (AAD) trade exhibition and airshow, which will take place from September 18 to 22, Defence and Military... 


South Australia budget lacks adequate support for mining - Amec
7th June 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The South Australian government has unveiled a surplus budget, buoyed by stronger-than-expected goods and services (GST) and state tax revenues, as well as A$420-million in royalties from the... 


Steadfast hold on power
7th June 2024 By: Martin Zhuwakinyu

In the intricate tango of politics and military might, one undeniable reality emerges: once soldiers seize State control, they seldom relinquish it willingly. Ibrahim Traore, the 36-year-old... 


Chinese rare earths investor fails to win seat on Australia's Northern Minerals board
Chinese rare earths investor fails to win seat on Australia's Northern Minerals board
6th June 2024 By: Reuters

A Chinese mining investor has failed in a bid to join Australian rare earths mining company Northern Minerals' board on Thursday, days after Australia's Treasurer ordered the investor's private... 


Lift-off of the Boeing Starliner capsule on its first crewed test flight, on top of an ULA Atlas V rocket
Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft finally launches on its first crewed test flight
6th June 2024 By: Rebecca Campbell

Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner space capsule successfully lifted off on its first crewed test flight at 16h52 South African time on Wednesday, and is now safely in orbit, the US National Aeronautics... 


Energy Fuels shores up Australian supply for REE production
Energy Fuels shores up Australian supply for REE production
4th June 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

US-based Energy Fuels has formed a joint venture with Astron to develop the Donald rare earth element (REE) and mineral sands project in Australia, securing supply for its White Mesa mill, in... 


Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers
Australia orders Chinese investors to sell down stake in rare earths miner
3rd June 2024 By: Reuters

Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers has ordered several China-linked investors to dispose of shares in rare earths miner Northern Minerals on national interest grounds, a spokesperson said on... 


Emira Property Fund CEO Geoff Jennett
Emira reports strong full-year operational results
31st May 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

Despite high interest rates and difficult operating conditions, JSE-listed Emira Property Fund reported strong operational results, strategic delivery and capacity-enhancing active capital... 


South African Air Force Denel Rooivalk attack helicopters deploy flares from their defensive aids suites during a display
South African company’s electronics module has achieved the highest TRL rating
31st May 2024 By: Rebecca Campbell

South African original design manufacturer electronics company Etion Create (part of Reunert Applied Electronics) has announced that its VF370 3U OpenVPX single board computer (SBC) module has been... 


How a rattled South Africa became Anglo's best defence against BHP bid
How a rattled South Africa became Anglo's best defence against BHP bid
30th May 2024 By: Reuters

Days after miner BHP launched its takeover bid for rival Anglo American in April, the CEOs of both headed for South Africa, where a condition to divest Anglo's local platinum and iron ore assets... 


Kizito Pakabomba was appointed to oversee the Mines Ministry and Congo's globally significant reserves of coltan, copper and other minerals.
DR Congo names new government after months of delay
29th May 2024 By: Reuters

Democratic Republic of Congo has appointed a new government, spokesperson Tina Salama said in the early hours of Wednesday, ending an impasse that has mired the country in political uncertainty for... 


Boitumelo Zimba, Rubber Product Manager at Weir Minerals Africa
New branding secures authenticity of Linatex premium rubber
27th May 2024

To reinforce the authenticity of its Linatex® premium rubber and protect its customers from inferior counterfeits, Weir Minerals has introduced new branding to its red iconic rubber recognised... 


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SaaS platform appointed headline sponsor at lifting event
24th May 2024

Professional body Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA) announced, in a press release last month, that it has appointed critical asset management software-as-a-service (SaaS) provider... 


Islamist violence continues to threaten desperately needed Moz LNG projects
24th May 2024 By: Tara O’Connor

Islamist extremist attacks on Macomia, in Mozambique’s northern Cabo Delgado province, come just as the country’s political elite gets into gear for October’s Presidential and Parliamentary... 


Reunert H1 earnings rise on Electrical Engineering, Applied Electronics segments
23rd May 2024 By: Natasha Odendaal

JSE-listed Reunert reported a rise in earnings during the six months ended March 31, 2024, driven by good performance in its Electrical Engineering and the Applied Electronics’ defence cluster... 


Booyco Engineering has almost 40 years of experience in custom designing robust HVAC solutions for the defence sector
Latest SA-designed HVAC for military vehicle
22nd May 2024

South Africa-based Booyco Engineering has upgraded the heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system for a customer’s 8x8 armoured personnel carrier. With almost 40 years of experience in... 


Image of three mobile phones to indicate the need for cyber security
Mobile security systems bolster defence against cybersecurity attacks
17th May 2024

The growth in mobile-powered businesses has seen a related increase in security risks such as spyware, phishing and ransomware. Future-ready attack protection provider Cybereason says the... 


Climate and development investment platforms as tools for transformation
17th May 2024 By: Saliem Fakir

It takes a while but, slowly, one gets to see the possibility of things. Climate action has long been the mainstay of a specific tradition, which is based on the assumption that, if you throw... 


The Kookaburra graphite project has the second largest known graphite resource on South Australia’s Eyre Peninsula.
Graphite miner Lincoln joins EU trade mission
14th May 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Graphite miner Lincoln Minerals CEO Jonathon Trewartha will participate in an Australia government-led trade mission to the European Union (EU) in early June. During the trade mission, Lincoln... 


South Africa to host twelfth Africa Aerospace and Defence exhibition in Sept
10th May 2024 By: Schalk Burger

The Africa Aerospace and Defence (AAD) trade exhibition and air show will be held from September 18 to 22 at Air Force Base Waterkloof, under the theme of ‘Exploring new paths, sharing solutions,... 


A generic image of solar panels
Firm highlights risks, challenges associated with solar expansion
10th May 2024 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

With a surge in the adoption of residential and commercial solar power generation, global professional services firm Aon South Africa highlights that the expansion of the solar industry comes with... 


A man standing on a podium at last years Enlit Africa Event
Organisers expect record attendance at event
10th May 2024 By: Halima Frost

With ballooning foot traffic, demonstrated by an increase in attendance of 81% from 2022 to 2023, the organisers of this year’s Enlit Africa anticipate a “bumper event that will be attended by... 


Francisco De Freitas
Igniting Innovation: The Engineering Battle Against Fire
10th May 2024

Fire, by its nature, is notoriously unpredictable. It is difficult to model, even with multiple assumptions and many simplifications. So, what is fire, and why is it simultaneously so crucial and... 


India considers incentives for lithium processing, sources say
9th May 2024 By: Reuters

India is considering offering incentives to encourage private companies to set up lithium processing facilities, as New Delhi tries to develop its nascent lithium mining and boost supplies of the... 


Denel displays guided weapons, landward defence systems at Defence Service Asia
6th May 2024 By: Schalk Burger

State-owned defence technology company Denel is displaying its guided weapons and landward defence systems at the Defence Service Asia (DSA) exhibition this week. Its Umkhonto surface-to-air... 


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