Industry veteran launches innovative energy intelligence business

Prominent energy industry expert Robert Futter and co-founder Michael Udell have launched Florion, a new energy intelligence business. This launch comes as South African businesses move beyond a... 

Mantashe calls for stronger refining capacity amid global energy instability

Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe has reiterated government’s commitment to strengthening South Africa’s energy security through increased refining capacity, strategic fuel... 

Lithium Africa gearing up for imminent Northern Cape drilling campaign

Mineral exploration company Lithium Africa is preparing for a large-scale 3 500 m drilling campaign at its flagship Springbok project, in South Africa’s Northern Cape province, this July. The... 

Design framework concluded for Joburg public transport network

The Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA) has successfully completed and finalised the Universal Design Access Plan (UDAP) for the City of Johannesburg’s integrated public transport network (IPTN),... 

Rome Resources starts North American critical metals exploration programme

London-listed tin and copper exploration company Rome Resources is set to begin its 2026 field programme at the New Brunswick tin/tungsten/indium project this week, as part of an option agreement... 

Andrada Mining confirms high-grade mineralisation at Lithium Ridge

Aim-listed Andrada Mining has confirmed further high-grade lithium mineralisation at Lithium Ridge, in Namibia, following the release of a third batch of diamond drilling results from the project.... 

Cora Gold targets deep drilling push to expand West African resource base

Gold exploration and development company Cora Gold has outlined a more than 12 000 m reverse circulation and diamond drilling programme at its Sanankoro gold project, in Mali, targeting both... 

Forward-looking critical minerals strategy must drive African beneficiation

South Africa’s Critical Minerals and Metals Strategy must become a practical roadmap for beneficiation, industrialisation and regional development, State-owned mineral research organisation Mintek... 

Gold price momentum increases amid geopolitical headwinds

Despite short-term headwinds from the conflict in the Middle East, gold is expected to resume its forward momentum once the war concludes with the yearly average gold price forecast to surge by 43%... 

Jubilee’s Roan concentrator returns to full capacity following maintenance shutdown

The yearly maintenance shutdown at Jubilee’s Roan concentrator operations, in Ndola, Zambia, was completed in May, with operations successfully resuming at full capacity and with a run-of-mine... 

Applications now open for eThekwini households to join Project Smart Solar pilot

Applications are now open for Project Smart Solar, an eThekwini municipality-backed smart energy pilot delivered in partnership with energy technology company Plentify and supported by... 

Eskom sets out to appoint forensic services providers to resolve investigations backlog

State-owned power utility Eskom has issued an invitation to tender or request for proposals for the provision of forensic and anticorruption services to resolve a backlog of forensic... 

UN ECA launches large-scale project to strengthen SADC critical minerals value chains

The UN Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) has launched a €15-million regional project to strengthen environmentally and socially responsible critical minerals value chains across the Southern... 

Labour Minister pushes youth jobs agenda, tougher stance on undocumented workers

Employment and Labour Minister Nomakhosazana Meth says her department is intensifying efforts to tackle unemployment through a combination of employment programmes, skills development initiatives... 

Sovereign Use of Proceeds Framework underscores commitment to developing sustainable finance market, Treasury says

The National Treasury has announced the publication of its Soveregn Use of Proceeds Framework, together with the accompanying Second Party Opinion. The publication of the framework underscores the... 

Nampak’s beverage operations offset slowdown in diversified business

JSE-listed packaging producer Nampak has reported a mixed performance for the six months ended March 31, with resilient growth in its beverage business offset by a sharp downturn in its diversified... 

Smart maintenance systems demonstrably enhance operational performance

A shift from reactive maintenance to real-time, data-driven decision-making is increasing and accelerating across heavy industry and positioning predictive analytics as a critical lever for... 

South Africa was world’s largest citrus exporter in 2025 – CGA

Industry organisation the Citrus Growers’ Association of Southern Africa (CGA) says South Africa exported 2.9-million tonnes of citrus in 2025, making it the world’s largest citrus exporter by... 

Economic diplomacy under scrutiny as trade tensions reshape global order

A rapidly shifting global trade landscape, marked by geopolitical tensions, weakening multilateralism and growing protectionism, is forcing countries such as South Africa to rethink their economic... 

Forward-looking critical minerals strategy must drive African beneficiation

South Africa’s Critical Minerals and Metals Strategy must become a practical roadmap for beneficiation, industrialisation and regional development, State-owned mineral research organisation Mintek... 

SolarAfrica acquires solar project from Nordic green energy supplier

Solar energy company SolarAfrica has entered into an agreement to acquire the Nyakallo solar project, in Limpopo, South Africa, from green energy developer Norsk Renewables. With financial close... 

Gem Diamonds reports lower sales volumes, but higher prices for the first quarter

Diamond miner Gem Diamonds recorded revenue of $32.1-million for the quarter ended March 31, supported by the sale of large, high-value diamonds recovered at its Letšeng mine, in Lesotho. During... 

Averi Finance, Mantengu set out to create an enlarged pan-African investment platform

African investment and advisory firm Averi Finance and JSE-listed mining investment company Mantengu have entered into substantive negotiations for a reverse merger that will create a pan-African... 

Busa names Nolitha Fakude VP

Industry body Business Unity South Africa (Busa) has announced the appointment of Nolitha Fakude as its new VP following the resignation of former VP Adrian Gore, who was recently appointed... 

SARS introduces modernised customs declaration system for foreign vehicles

The South Africa Revenue Service (SARS) will, from June 1, require all foreign-registered vehicles to be declared on the SARS Traveller Management System (TMS) prior to them entering or leaving... 

Thor Explorations reports strong first-quarter revenue

Gold producer Thor Explorations has posted higher revenue, earnings and cash generation for the first quarter of this year, supported by a sharp increase in the average realised gold price, despite... 

Ramokgopa visits Tronox smelter in push to revive industrial growth

South Africa’s efforts to stabilise energy supply and support industrial recovery were highlighted during Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa’s visit to titanium feedstock... 

PPC, Sinoma Overseas to increase cement, clinker production capacity in Zimbabwe

JSE-listed construction materials company PPC has signed a memorandum of agreement (MoA) with international engineering company Sinoma Overseas to cooperate on various initiatives aimed at... 

Ariana secures cash position to advance Zimbabwe project studies

ASX-listed Ariana Resources has secured $27.4-million in cash through the sale of a 13.6% stake in Turkish joint venture Zenit Madencilik to strengthen its balance sheet ahead of key development... 

ACSA announces eight new board appointments

Airports company South Africa (ACSA) has announced the board appointments of Irvin Phenyane as chairperson, and Xoliswa Daku, Keitumetse Mahlangu, Surendra Sooklal, Roy Mnisi and Theunis... 

Fedgroup secures renewable capital to accelerate industrial energy projects

Fedgroup has secured R500-million in funding from development finance institution the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) for its newly established Fedgroup Renewables Capital fund. This fund... 

Kumba conducts emergency response drill at Sishen Airfield

South African iron-ore miner Kumba Iron Ore and other key stakeholders recently conducted a mass casualty emergency drill at the privately operated Sishen Airfield near Kathu, in the Northern Cape,... 

Kazera notes third-party interest in its Namibian tantalum, lithium project

Aim-listed Kazera Global says there is growing interest in the development of its tantalum and lithium project African Tantalum (Aftan), in southern Namibia. Kazera has received expressions of... 

MMD, MAGNA showcase high-capacity, digitalised mobile crushing solutions

Mineral processing solutions company MMD Group and MAGNA, a Terex Brand, has showcased a strategic drive towards high-capacity mobile crushing solutions, faster mine deployment, hybrid and... 

BMA names winning bidders for R12bn project to redevelop six ports of entry

The Border Management Authority (BMA) has announced the winning bidders for the R12-billion redevelopment of its six busiest land border posts, confirming a mix of private sector partnerships that... 

IDC-backed Capital Hotel Group expands Eastern Cape footprint amid tourism recovery

The Industrial Development Corporation- (IDC-) backed hospitality company The Capital Hotel Group has launched a new R270-million hotel development in Gqeberha, in the Eastern Cape, as South... 

Itac maintains dumping duties on clear float flass from Saudi Arabia, UAE

The International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa (Itac) has recommended that existing anti-dumping duties of between 10% and 45% on clear float glass be maintained after finding... 

Dipula Properties lifts first-half distributable earnings by 20%

JSE-listed real estate investment trust (Reit) Dipula Properties has reported a 20% year-on-year increase in distributable earnings to R310-million for the six months ended February 28, supported... 

Regulator registered 112 generation facilities in Q4 of 2025/26 financial year

During the fourth quarter of the 2025/26 financial year, the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) registered 112 generation facilities, with a combined capacity of 1 327 MW at an... 

Octodec lifts first-half revenue, distributable income

JSE-listed Real Estate Investment Trust (Reit) Octodec Investments has increased its revenue by 2.1% year-on-year to R1.08-billion for the six months ended February 28, while its distributable...