Decarbonisation

South Africa’s transition to a lower-carbon economy could create significant opportunities for local manufacturing, but unlocking these opportunities will require predictable demand, suitable... 

Richards Bay Minerals (RBM) has appointed former COO Bayanda Mncwango as MD, effective October 2026, succeeding acting MD Wilhemina Ngcobo, as she resumes her role as COO. Bayanda, rejoining RBM,... 

Demand for specialised stainless steel grades is showing signs of growth in several South African industries, although challenging economic conditions are making customers increasingly... 

South Africa’s stainless steel industry needs coordinated interventions across the value chain to address weak domestic demand, rising energy and logistics costs, global overcapacity and increasing... 

The Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) 2025 target of 43 GW of wind capacity by 2042 will require a clear and credible pathway from policy ambition to implementation, “with the immediate priority being... 

More than 300 emerging researchers, industry leaders, government, academia and other stakeholders are to gather this month and next to explore innovative solutions to challenges in the minerals... 

Mintek, in partnership with the National Research Foundation (NRF), will host the third Mintek SCi – Science Convention for Innovators in Engineering, Science and Technology between 29 September... 

Africa’s green economy is on the right trajectory, however as the famous quote goes: “Success can be a long and winding road, filled with many obstacles and challenges.” This is certainly the case... 

The local commercial and industrial property sector is being shaped by energy insecurity and water stress, as well as rising environmental, social and governance expectations from tenants and... 

Montgomery Group Africa is expanding its portfolio into the rapidly evolving mining and industrial energy market with the launch of PowerEx Africa, a conference and exhibition focused on the... 

Montgomery Group Africa is expanding its portfolio into the rapidly evolving mining and industrial energy market with the launch of PowerEx Africa, a conference and exhibition focused on the... 

Speaking at the Eastern Cape Export Symposium and Exhibition on August 20, Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau called for support for the implementation of the South African... 

UK-headquartered Primetals Technologies has completed a concept and economic study for US-based MagIron that evaluates the development of large-scale granulated pig iron production to be integrated... 

At a time when calls are being made for South Africa to modernise its mining sector, emerging researchers will on October 2 have a next-generation platform to explore the future of the minerals... 

Global iron-ore production growth will accelerate over 2026 to 2030, averaging 2.2% growth over that period, compared with 1.2% over the previous five years, with production expected to reach... 

Canadian Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Claude Guay has affirmed that, in a time of uncertainty and changing trade and economic relationships worldwide,... 

Renewable energy company Voltalia has commissioned the 148 MW Bolobedu solar power plant, in Limpopo, for mining company Rio Tinto South Africa subsidiary Richards Bay Minerals (RBM). Bolobedu will... 

South African engineering company Energas Technologies is celebrating 25 years of supplying engineered solutions, equipment and technical support to the natural gas industry. Established in 2001,... 

Finance will play a key role in helping Africa’s information and communication technology (ICT) sector grow while reducing its carbon footprint. “As Africa’s ICT sector grows – connecting millions...