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RBPlat declares R1.5bn dividend on record first-half performance
3rd August 2021 By: Martin Creamer

Platinum group metals (PGM) mining company Royal Bafokeng Platinum (RBPlat) has declared a R1.5 billion interim dividend in addition to the R482.3 million buy-back and redemption of a portion of... 


JANINE ESPIN
Organisations should seek the guidance of compliance specialists
Regulatory compliance key to driving sustainability
16th July 2021

For South Africa to work toward economic recovery, it will be necessary for organisations to re-prioritise compliance to ensure both economic and environmental sustainability in the long term, says... 


Enaex Africa announces Africa rising explosives as new B-BBEE partner
30th June 2021

Explosives producer and blasting service provider, Enaex Africa (Pty) Ltd (“Enaex Africa”), announced on Friday, 18 June 2021 that Renaissance SA Rating (Pty) Ltd, a South African National... 


SSC Group
SSC Group
21st May 2021

Siyakhula Sonke Empowerment Corporation (Pty) Ltd (SSC Group) is a diversified, operating, minerals and investment group. It is a fully-accredited Level 1 Black-owned company, which was founded in... 


Exxaro partners with Saica Enterprise Development for finance programme
13th May 2021 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Diversified miner Exxaro Resources is collaborating with the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants’ (Saica’) Enterprise Development (ED) unit to implement a financial excellence... 


Northern Australia targeted for economic growth
6th May 2021 By: Esmarie Iannucci

The Queensland Resources Council (QRC) has welcomed the federal government’s intentions to invest A$190-million over the next five years as part of its growth plans for the region. Minsiter for... 


Appetite for renewables remains strong, despite economic uncertainties
4th May 2021 By: Simone Liedtke

Despite ongoing economic uncertainties globally, investor appetite for renewables remains strong, with optioned renewable capacity increasing by 15% year-on-year in the nine months from January... 


WORKSHOP UNDERWAY TEA-LP Workshop at Strathmore University, Nairobi
TEA-LP has partner universities in eight African countries
Sector gets skills development boost
16th April 2021 By: Nadine Ramdass

The off-grid energy sector is continuing to grow, with shifts towards using standalone off-grid and renewable-energy-powered minigrid systems, as such systems can provide electricity in areas where... 


Rio unveils new shipping service to Singapore
19th February 2021 By: Esmarie Iannucci

A new commercial freight shipping service connecting the Pilbara to Singapore has been secured by mining major Rio Tinto. “This is an important new service that connects the Pilbara to the rest of... 


SHAKING UP THE INDUSTRY 
Energy storage technologies are viewed as a potential game-changer for widespread adoption of renewable energy generation throughout Africa
Storage high on the agenda for emerging economies
19th February 2021

Energy storage coupled with renewable energy ensures less intermittent supply of power, thereby solving balancing and system reliability issues, the Africa Energy Indaba stated in a January press... 


DISA Equipment sold its 3000th DOOSAN unit to TKR Operations
DISA Equipment sold its 3000th DOOSAN unit to TKR Operations
12th November 2020

DISA Equipment has recently sold its 3000th Doosan machine in South Africa to plant rental specialists, TKR Operations, in a joint venture with Medkoeriers, which provides material processing and... 


President Cyril Ramaphosa
Business welcomes recovery plan, but urges swift implementation
16th October 2020

Organised business formations have responded to the Reconstruction and Recovery Plan released by President Cyril Ramaphosa on October 15. On the whole, business has welcomed the plan, including the... 


OIM Consulting
OIM Consulting
25th September 2020

Operational Improvement Management (OIM) partners with clients to create long-term value and shape companies into sought-after investment opportunities, employers of choice and solid business... 


TECHNOLOGY THEMES Tech-enabled ore sorting, autonomous machinery and remote monitoring for health and safety are some of the specific technology themes emerging as key priorities
Smart solution to Covid-19 business recovery
10th July 2020 By: Tracy Hancock

The online Smart Mining resource centre from digital solutions innovation hub Axora has piqued the interest of African mining companies, particularly those in South Africa. Axora chief commercial... 


Axora launches smart mining resource centre
19th June 2020 By: Natasha Odendaal

Digital solutions innovation hub Axora has launched an online smart mining resource centre to equip mining companies with the insights and technologies to enable a rebound from the impact of the... 


AFRICAN REACH
Macsteel Exports supplies sub-Saharan Africa with the broadest range of carbon steel, stainless steel, specialty steels, aluminum products and value-added processes to all industry sectors
Covid-19 compounds challenges in Africa
12th June 2020 By: Tracy Hancock

The legislation put in place amid the Covid-19 pandemic is compounding the “exceptionally challenging” business environment already faced by companies when operating in Africa, where each country... 


Pandemic disrupts jewellery business, but recovery on the cards
20th May 2020 By: Simone Liedtke

The drivers for platinum jewellery business growth in 2019 point the way to a post-Covid-19 recovery, the Platinum Guild International’s (PGI’s) 2020 'Platinum Jewellery Business Review (PJBR)' has... 


Guidelines for Debt Relief Finance Scheme, Business Growth Facility published
10th April 2020 By: Simone Liedtke

The Department of Small Business Development has published, on its websites, the Guidelines for Application for the Debt Relief Finance Scheme and Business Growth/Resilience Facility. The online... 


Ecolab celebrates women leaders
20th March 2020 By: Natasha Odendaal

Global leader in water, food safety and infection prevention technologies and services Ecolab South Africa turns its attention to accelerating the advancement of women leaders as its local chapter... 


Power constraints hitting manufacturers’ confidence
14th February 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Since September, South Africa has had more than 20 days of load-shedding, which at its worst, reached Stage 6. This occurred outside the peak electricity demand winter months. The problem is caused... 


Conferences still vital despite tough trading conditions
31st January 2020 By: Mc'Kyla Nortje

Despite a challenging trading environment over the years, trade shows are well supported, which indicates their relevance across various industries, says event organiser Specialised Exhibitions MD... 


LIZ HART The Africa Energy Indaba 2020 will shed light on what is required of municipalities
Indaba to shape Africa energy policies
31st January 2020 By: Mc'Kyla Nortje

The Africa Energy Indaba conference provides a yearly programme that shapes energy policies for the continent. The conference will take place this year from March 3 to 4 at the Sandton Convention... 


SIGHTS ON MOZAMBIQUE 
With several large industrial projects expected to start in Mozambique, PackSolve has earmarked the country as its first potential market
Manufacturing decline prompts company’s cross-border aspirations
18th October 2019 By: Mamaili Mamaila

As the local manufacturing sector has been declining steadily over the past 15 years, industrial packaging solutions company PackSolve is exploring opportunities in the international market to grow... 


Mining business growth continues after successful Aimex
16th September 2019 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The Australian METS sector has shown its buoyancy once again with the success of Australia's largest and longest-running mining exhibition, AIMEX, which has shown incredible resilience to post an... 


Transforming brick-and-mortar companies into effective digital platforms
Transforming brick-and-mortar companies into effective digital platforms
13th September 2019

While the Fourth Industrial Revolution has been welcomed as ushering in a new digital age in many traditional industries, senior management is grappling with how best to implement it in their... 


GERT ALLEN
Companies want to have people on their boards who understand the benefits that can be realised from digital technologies
African private businesses investing in digital tech to drive growth
13th September 2019 By: Schalk Burger

African private businesses are optimistic about their prospects for growth over the next year and are investing in digital systems to support that growth, advisory and professional services... 


Mining business growth continues after successful Aimex
5th September 2019 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The Australian METS sector has shown its buoyancy once again with the success of Australia's largest and longest-running mining exhibition, AIMEX, which has shown incredible resilience to post an... 


TLT-Turbo Africa to exhibit at Electra Mining Botswana 2019
19th August 2019 By: Creamer Media Reporter

TLT-Turbo Africa, a leading mining and industrial ventilation supplier, today announced its participation in Electra Mining Botswana, one of the most prominent mining industry trade shows in... 


TECHNICAL SKILLS 
Seifsa’s training ensures that people in the metals and engineering sector become technically skilled individuals so that they can create products of high quality for the industry
Federation committed to small business growth
19th July 2019 By: Mamaili Mamaila

The Steel and Engineering Industries Federation of Southern Africa (Seifsa) Small Business Hub (SBH) was created specifically to address the needs of small, medium-sized and microenterprises... 


New trade exhibition in Ghana set to support industry growth
21st June 2019 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Organisers Specialised Exhibitions Montgomery and Afrocet Montgomery have announced the launch of Ghana’s premier mining, industrial, automation, packaging, and occupational health and safety trade... 


Telkom doubles subscribers as mobile unit lifts overall performance
7th June 2019 By: Natasha Odendaal

Telecommunications group Telkom’s mobile division elevated its overall operating revenue, headline earnings and earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (Ebitda) for the... 


THE DEMO
Exhibitor BL & D Copperbelt demonstrating a screener to  Zambian Mines and Minerals Minister Richard Musukwa
Taxation, labour laws under spotlight at Caminex
17th May 2019 By: Mc'Kyla Nortje

This year’s CAMINEX trade expo, which will be held from June 4 to 6 at the Kitwe Showgrounds, in Zambia, will focus on key topics such as taxation and labour laws, says event organiser Copperbelt,... 


POTENTIAL PERFORMANCE
The West African mining sector’s vast potential could be realised through successful proactive project development
Mineral-rich West Africa shows much potential
12th April 2019 By: Mamaili Mamaila

The cheerful mood among operators at the 2019 Investing in African Mining Indaba, coupled with some proactive and innovative governments competing for attention, suggests that the West African... 


MORE PRODUCTION
Weir Minerals has invested R30-million upgrade at the Heavy Bay foundry in Port Elizabeth
Upgrades to start at Heavy Bay foundry
8th March 2019 By: Mc'Kyla Nortje

In line with its oil sands business growth, engineering solutions provider Weir Minerals Africa has received capital expenditure approval worth R30-million for upgrades at its Heavy Bay foundry in... 


Passport 360 part of Start-ups Unearthed Africa at Mining Indaba 2019
Passport 360 part of Start-ups Unearthed Africa at Mining Indaba 2019
23rd January 2019

A local provider of smart solutions for the administrative, safety, and procurement requirements of the mining industry, Passport 360 is one of four African start-ups that have secured a coveted... 


Innovative training the next step to improving safety
30th November 2018 By: Khutso Maphatsoe

Health and safety training company KBC Health and Safety encourages mining companies to engage in continuous learning and the extension of knowledge to decrease the number of incidents and... 


Altron BMS unveils digital security partnership
2nd November 2018 By: Natasha Odendaal

JSE-listed technology company Allied Electronics (Altron) wholly owned subsidiary Altron Bytes Managed Solutions (Altron BMS) has teamed up with Nasdaq-listed enterprise analytics and mobile... 


Partnership assisting with SME development
3rd April 2015 By: Zandile Mavuso

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have been identified as a conduit to stimulate economic growth and help solve the unemployment problems in South Africa and it is crucial that the mindset... 


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