African countries to draft climate roadmaps

Ethiopia, Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa will be supported by green building network World Green Building Council (WorldGBC) to develop or advance national climate action roadmaps for the building... 

Mine safety training evolves, incorporating critical thinking

The mining sector’s significant progress in health and safety, with fatalities declining from 200 to 41 over the past two decades from 2005 to 2025, has been supported by improved skills... 

Programmes shifting to modern education, training improves mining operations

Mining education and skills development programmes are continuing to shift from traditional theoretical methods to immersive digital methods, says tertiary education institution University of... 

Blasting programme improves skills

The flagship Blasting Assistant Trainee Programme of blasting solutions specialist BME is positively transforming lives in South Africa’s mining communities by empowering individuals with... 

Platinum major refines education, training programmes

Through an extensive range of education and training initiatives designed to improve mine efficiency, community and economic development, in addition to providing career opportunities for youth,... 

Why Artisan Training Institute is leading South Africa’s skills revolution

South Africa stands at a dangerous crossroads. Industries are crippled by severe skills shortages, while thousands of young people remain unemployed or underemployed. The National Development Plan... 

Direct blister furnace started up at DRC copper mine

A direct blister furnace has been successfully started up at copper major Kamoa Copper’s Kamoa Kakula copper smelter in the Democratic Republic of Congo, with the first copper anodes cast at the... 

AI camera system enhances furnace, boiler uptime

As mining operations pursue reliability and energy efficiency, global refractory and industrial solutions provider DGC Africa is rolling out its Vision AI platform to turn camera infrastructure... 

AFC secures global contracts as furnace innovations gain traction

South African-based engineering firm Allied Furnace Consultants (AFC) was awarded the supply of two identical 80-t transfer cars for the Sakura smelter based in Sarawak, in Malaysia, in 2025. These... 

German investors remain cautiously optimistic amid challenging landscape

German companies have remained committed to developing a strong South African footprint, despite various structural challenges, and overall investor sentiment among German companies remains... 

Local assembly, stock holding boost solution availability

Building on its longstanding partnership with German mechanical and electronic solutions company NORD DRIVESYSTEMS, industrial equipment supplier BMG has introduced locally assembled and stocked... 

German-engineered solutions meet evolving local demands

Advanced technologies, sensor and measuring instrument manufacturer VEGA GRIESHABER KG brings German-engineered solutions to Southern Africa’s mining industry, improving efficiency, safety and... 

Collaboration embeds resilience 

Having continuous technical support and collaboration from its German parent company enables SEW-EURODRIVE South Africa to not only manage local and international crises but also keep strengthening... 

S Africa is key for German expansion in Africa

German investment in South Africa is likely to continue as German companies target new markets and long-term opportunities, leveraging the country as an entry point into the African market, says... 

MetaleN

MetaleN is a local manufacturer of heat exchanger tubes in various steel, copper and nickel alloy inner tubes with copper, steel or aluminium and stainless steel fins. We produce lengths of up to... 

Green buildings show stronger returns

Green-certified office buildings continue to outperform non-certified assets across several key investment metrics, says sustainability-focused property sector body Green Building Council South... 

Airtight buildings heighten moisture control challenges

Increasing airtightness in modern buildings is creating a growing moisture management risk that is not always addressed in design, says air treatment technology specialist Solenco. Buildings are... 

Timber leads bio-based shift

Bio-based construction materials generally compare favourably with conventional materials in terms of embodied carbon, although performance varies in terms of material and application, says... 

Polymer bearings increase scissor lift uptime

Moving away from the conventional design using greased steel bearings and adopting high-performance polymer bearings – by linear and bearing technology provider igus – across the key pivot points... 

Lifting, rigging range enhanced by technical advisory service

Designed for simplified, efficient and safe procedures in every application, industrial solutions provider BMG’s dedicated lifting and rigging team supplies and supports a broad range of quality... 

Third generation crane enters S African market

Following its recent arrival in South Africa, manufacturing company Liebherr’s LICCON3 crane technology has generated strong interest from the heavy lifting industry. Two of the country’s leading... 

Fund de-risks activities, supports longevity

Eligible South African junior miners can access funding through the Junior Mining Exploration Fund (JMEF) to de-risk early-stage exploration projects. Increased exploration activity will help to... 

Attracting junior- focused capital

The junior mining sector in South Africa is well equipped with resources, knowledge and skills to place the mining sector on an upward trajectory to again become a leading player in the supply of... 

Junior mining, exploration critical to industry longevity

The junior mining and exploration sectors in South Africa provide a way forward to expand the country’s critical minerals discovery and producing capability, with various funding programmes to... 

Further investment needed to lift sector

Because junior mining companies are the principal drivers of mineral exploration in South Africa, junior mining lobby association the Junior Mining Council (JMC) is calling for increased investment...