The modern world is hungry for energy. Global electricity consumption has jumped from around 7,000 terawatt hours (TWh) in the early 1980s to reaching 30,000 TWh by 2024—growing on average 2.4% or […]
Read MoreSibanye-Stillwater joins coalition to safeguard Magaliesberg biosphere
A powerful coalition of stakeholders has reaffirmed its commitment to preserving the ecological and cultural integrity of one of South Africa’s most treasured natural landscapes. On June 17, 2025, Sibanye-Stillwater, […]
Read MoreJubilee Metals non-executive director Tracey Kerr to retire
Tracey Kerr, independent non-executive director of Jubilee Metals—a diversified metals producer with operations in South Africa and Zambia—will retire from her board position on 30 June 2025. Kerr was recently […]
Read MoreThe Value of battery energy storage (BESS) in the future energy grid
Is what happened to Blue Nova reflective of South Africa’s BESS market? Rob Futter, Director at Cresco Group, points to Reunert’s financial results of 26 May 2025, which noted the […]
Read MoreSandvik rebuild and reborn gives mining equipment a second life
Faced with the high capital cost of new machinery and the constant demand to maintain uptime, many mining operations are looking for alternative ways to keep their equipment running efficiently […]
Read MoreMinerals Council raises concerns over draft mining bill
The Minerals Council South Africa has acknowledged the recent corrections published to the Draft Mineral Resources Development Bill, which amends the Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act. The council is […]
Read MoreCelebrating 60+ Years of ACTOM Power Transformers and future growth
ACTOM Power Transformers, a division of ACTOM (Pty) Ltd, is marking a major milestone with a celebratory Open Day at its Wadeville factory. The event not only honours the company’s […]
Read MoreEnd of an era: ‘Coal evangelist’ July Ndlovu to retire as Thungela CEO
July Ndlovu, affectionately known in the business as the “Coal Evangelist,” will be retiring later this year, closing a remarkable chapter as CEO of Thungela Resources. His tenure, marked by bold decision-making and clear strategy, has left an indelible mark on the business and […]
Read MoreBooyco Anti-idle APU slashes fuel costs and carbon emissions for mines and quarries
Surface mining and quarrying operations are under increasing pressure to reduce costs and operate more sustainably with calls to reduce carbon footprints becoming more pressing. This is where Booyco Engineering’s […]
Read MoreFLS acquires South African manufacturing facility to strengthen its regional presence
Leading mining technology and service supplier FLS has acquired Scott Specialized Rubber & Engineering (SSRE), a manufacturing company based in Pretoria, South Africa. SSRE manufactures and markets specialised, heavy-duty rubber […]
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