The continuation of policy reform in South Africa is an important factor for investors and two recent pieces of legislation signed by President Cyril Ramaphosa, namely the Climate Change Act and... 

In addressing delegates of a ministerial meeting of the Group of Twenty (G20) Task Force, in Brazil, this week on behalf of South Africa, newly elected Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen... 

State-owned power utility Eskom says the current National Energy Regulator of South Africa- (Nersa-) approved rules for Licensable Distribution Areas of Supply prohibit two or more licensees... 

Three contractor employees of State-owned power utility Eskom were arrested for the theft of diesel to the value of R1 000 at the Kusile power station, in Mpumalanga, on July 23. The two mechanics... 

Progress towards a domestic US supply chain for advanced graphite materials marched forward on Thursday with the announcement of a supply agreement between Graphite One and California-based... 

Panamanian President Jose Raul Mulino said on Thursday the government will not address issues around a major shuttered First Quantum copper mine until the early 2025. The lucrative Cobre Panama... 

Newly appointed Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina has affirmed that the various reforms and improvements initiated by her predecessor Senzo Mchunu, who is now Police Minister, will be... 

As the mining industry continually seeks ways to enhance safety, efficiency and productivity, Ctrack stands at the forefront with its cutting-edge fleet management solutions. Through a strategic... 

As artificial intelligence in its various forms becomes increasingly integrated into business operations in many sectors across South Africa, there is a need for companies not already embracing the... 

The transition is almost complete. Three of West Africa’s new military dictatorships –  Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger – have ended their security cooperation with the West, shifted their security... 

In South Africa’s cities, caution is the currency, and being labelled ‘among the unsafest in the world’ isn’t just a statistic – it’s a stark reality. This sentiment is underscored by Numbeo’s... 

GoviEx Uranium has indicated that it is prepared to pursue all necessary legal avenues to defend its rights and protect its investments with regard to the project, after the government of Niger... 

The project is the only coal-to-nuclear project under development in the world. 

Market research firm BMI, a Fitch Solutions company, says thermal coal prices will remain stagnant owing to oversupply and weak demand. The company maintains its Newcastle thermal coal price... 

By the end of 2025, the new Anglo American is going to be focused 100% on copper, iron-ore and crop nutrient mining. By that time, the demerged Johannesburg Stock Exchange-listed Anglo American... 

By: Michael Judin In 2021, Sygnia Limited CEO Magda Wierzycka made a controversial statement at an investment conference that ESG investing has become a mere buzz word and argued that the... 

By Gaopalelwe Santswere, the Deputy President of Nuclear Industry Association of South Africa (NIASA) When discussing nuclear power in South Africa, many advocate for a utopian future powered... 

Data centre infrastructure company Africa Data Centres has added three halls, totalling 6 MW of IT load capacity that is now live, to its CPT1 facility in Cape Town, thereby doubling its capacity.... 

In this article, World Gold Council CFO Terry Heymann writes about the measures being taken by the mining industry and gold refiners to increase trust in the gold supply chain. 

By Teresa Kok, Director of One Energy While grid electricity costs are heading for R4/kwh and more, solar comes in at under R1.00/kWh fixed for the next 15-20 years  

Industry body the Steel and Engineering Industries Federation of Southern Africa (Seifsa) has criticised the proposed amendments to the Regulations to the Second-Hand Goods Act put forward for... 

Standard Bank reports that it has provided funding to South African decentralised electricity projects with a combined capacity of more than 500 MW over the past two years, following regulatory... 

VUKA Group, the Cape Town-based event and media agency, brings together its diverse energy-related media assets to launch the VUKA Energy portfolio and introduce an intuitive digital platform that... 

Despite the rapid expansion of renewable-energy generation capacity, the considerable growth of electricity demand in key economies indicates the world’s consumption of coal will stay largely... 

Financial services firm Standard Bank has signed an agreement to make a total $1-million contribution over the next five years to the African Union Peace Fund (AUPF) to help the AU in its resource... 

Aim-listed Mkango Resources has confirmed that the start-up of commercial operations of the short-loop rare earth magnet recycling and manufacturing plant at Tyseley Energy Park, in Birmingham, in... 

The Port of Richards Bay, in KwaZulu-Natal, is progressing with planning for infrastructure and terminal investments aimed at consolidating its position as a bulk export hub for key minerals such... 

Although there has been a “slight” improvement year-on-year in terms of State-owned Transnet Freight Rail’s (TFR’s) North Corridor performance, the beleaguered rail operator is “not out of the... 

With coal consumption having increased by 11% since the signing of the Paris Agreement in 2015 and the commodity being a mainstay for many countries’ energy mixes, including Australia and India,... 

National Mining Association (NMA) president and CEO Rich Nolan said on Monday that maintaining the status quo on mine permitting was no longer viable and urged immediate reform of the process. In... 

Innovate UK Global Alliance Africa has launched the UK-Africa Space Technology for Sustainability Global Innovation Network to foster collaboration and innovation in space technology for... 

The Professional Body for Supply Chain Management (SAPICS) has announced that its Spring conference takes place in Johannesburg on 29 August 2024. This event will explore the latest trends,... 

Energy demand growth is forecast to be among the highest levels this year and next, compared with the last two decades, the International Energy Agency (IEA) notes in its ‘Electricity Mid-Year... 

South Africa’s National Treasury plans to lay out its proposals for how to regulate carbon markets in the country in the next few months. The government department said it plans to publish a... 

Brazil-based global major aerospace group Embraer has reported that, during the second quarter of this year, it delivered 170% more commercial jets (airliners) than it had done during the first... 

Panama’s government says it will engage with First Quantum Minerals in the coming months to discuss the environmental impact of its shuttered copper mine. Panama’s new president, who took office... 

By providing a secure, scalable and cost-effective recovery solution, software company Commvault Systems is empowering organisations in South Africa and the Southern African Development Community... 

In a move to bolster cybersecurity and enhance the reporting of cybercrime incidents, it is expected that Section 54 of the Cybercrimes Act will be enacted soon. This enactment of this provision... 

Solar energy and lighting solutions provider ZRW Mechanika has successfully combined LED technology with renewable solar power to create its portable solar systems to provide lighting for informal... 

Aura Energy has received the last outstanding material permit from the Mauritanian government to allow for the construction and operation of the project. 

This month, July, will see the Greentech-focused Atlantis Special Economic Zone (ASEZ) mark two milestones, namely the breaking of ground for the first new factory to be built there, and the start... 

This month, July, will see the Greentech-focused Atlantis Special Economic Zone (ASEZ) mark two milestones, namely the breaking of ground for the first new factory to be built there, and the start...