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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... 


Uber Eats, GDED partnership generates over R1bn in township economies
11th March 2026

Online food ordering and delivery platform Uber Eats and the Gauteng Department of Economic Development recently celebrated its three-year partnership that aims to support the implementation of the... 


Saint-Gobain Africa launches new fibre cement manufacturing plant
4th March 2026

Sustainable building materials producer and distributor Saint-Gobain Africa has officially launched its new fibre cement manufacturing plant, in Ekurhuleni, Gauteng. Sabrina Jardim has the story. 


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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. 


New initiatives emerge as rail reform progresses
13th March 2026

Engineering News editor Terence Creamer discusses developments on the rail reform front and how this is spurring new thinking on localisation and in the container sector. 


Transparency needed into Eskom's discounted tariff offer for ferrochrome smelters
6th March 2026

Engineering News editor Terence Creamer discusses power utility Eskom's discounted tariff offer to two ferrochrome companies and the need for transparency on how this offer will be structured and... 


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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... 


Eskom signs agreement with Zululand Energy Terminal as it seeks to advance 3 GW Richards Bay gas-fired power project
5th June 2026

Eskom has signed heads of agreement with Zululand Energy Terminal (ZET) with the intention of becoming the ‘foundation customer’ for the liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal that ZET intends... 


Can DAA's help solve Eskom's municipal debt crisis?
5th June 2026

With municipal debt to Eskom now exceeding R114-billion, government and Eskom are turning to Distribution Agency Agreements (DAAs) as a potential solution. Engineering News editor Terence Creamer... 


Hino introduces diesel-electric hybrid truck; readies to test prototype dual-fuel truck
4th June 2026

Hino South Africa (SA) is introducing a limited number of diesel-electric hybrid models in its 300 Series range to the local market, says Hino SA VP Anton Falck. “We are initially importing 32... 


Nersa considers Eskom's tariff offer to ferrochrome producers
29th May 2026

Engineering News editor Terence Creamer discusses some of the issues the National Energy Regulator of South Africa will need to consider in relation to an application by Eskom to extend a 62c/kWh... 


Eskom flags big renewables ambitions as it starts work on 75 MW solar project alongside Lethabo coal station
27th May 2026

Eskom has started construction of a 75 MW solar PV project alongside its Lethabo coal-fired power station in the Free State, which is expected to generate some 147 GWh yearly once at full... 


High Court makes landmark ruling that FMD vaccines may be privately procured, administered
26th May 2026

The Pretoria High Court has granted a landmark interim order that Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) vaccines may be procured and administered privately, without State veterinary involvement. The court... 


Tata Africa gears up for launch of electric bus, small electric truck, and Xenon bakkie
25th May 2026

Tata Africa aims to launch a fully electric commuter bus in South Africa “within the next few months”, says Tata Africa Holdings CEO Jacques Taylor. The vehicle will be assembled locally, and will... 


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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. 

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

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

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22nd May 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. 


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


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


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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 


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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 


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


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Martin Creamer talks about hydrogen breakthroughs, precious metals demand and Africa’s value chain moment 


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Martin Creamer talks about gold, platinum jewellery demand and commodity windfall.  


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