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Researchers from the JENano Group at the University of Johannesburg (UJ) are advancing South Africa’s green hydrogen ambitions through integrated research spanning computational materials design,... 

By: Jacques Farmer - MD at PRISMA Training Solutions  In the mining industry, the real instability often lies not underground, but in global market conditions. A volatile mix of geopolitical... 

Nickel and cobalt-focused Brazilian Nickel has secured $19.2-million in financing from Banco Nacional de Desenvolvimento Econômico e Social, (BNDES) in Brazil, for its subsidiary Piauí Nickel... 

The Gauteng Department of Economic Development, through the Automotive Industry Development Centre (AIDC), will officially relaunch the Gauteng Automotive Learning Centre (GALC) as the... 

Following the latest hostilities in the US war with Iran, precious metals prices dropped across the board, with the gold price falling back below $4 100/oz and silver below $60/oz. In its latest... 

Nasdaq-listed Atlas Lithium Corporation is on track to produce its first commercial batch of lithium oxide concentrate in the fourth quarter of 2027. The company is developing its 100%-owned Neves... 

The world is entering a new industrial era, built for critical minerals, and this presents an opportunity for Africa to transform its economies, if that transformation is undertaken strategically.... 

The construction of the Longonjo rare earths mine in Angola is progressing on target and on budget for first mixed rare earth carbonate (MREC) commissioning in 2027, according to owner and operator... 

Longonjo development remains on target and on budget for first mixed rare-earth carbonate commissioning in 2027. 

For South African manufacturers, 2026 offers pressure and possibility, says specialists in technical, logistics and administrative solutions for events Siyenza MD Liz Hart. Energy insecurity and... 

As the global industrial landscape progresses in 2026, it is apparent that a period of “profound transformation” is under way, as the rise in electric vehicle manufacturing and an urgent push for... 

To replace declining demand for the autocatalysis that curbs emissions from vehicle exhausts, new longer-term platinum group metal (PGM) applications are required, Sibanye-Stillwater headlined at... 

The Parliamentary Select Committee on Economic Development and Trade last month visited the Tshwane Automotive Special Economic Zone (TASEZ) to review its role in South Africa’s industrial... 

The global energy transition represents a significant opportunity for the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), with its vast reserves of copper, cobalt and other critical minerals, says... 

Vertically integrated battery anode materials company EcoGraf has appointed Sven Olsson as independent non-executive director and Dr Peter Schuhmacher as advisor to the board to drive global... 

TSX-V-listed E3 Lithium has entered into a non-binding collaboration agreement with Tees Valley Lithium (TVL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Alkemy Capital Investments. The agreement establishes a... 

Chile's lithium exports surged in value in the first half of the year, nearly tripling from a year earlier as stronger prices and solid global demand boosted sales, the government said on... 

Geoscientific research institutes the Council for Geoscience (CGS) and the Geological Survey of the Netherlands (TNO) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to advance integrated... 

The US Department of Defense is buying lithium for its strategic stockpiles as the nation ramps up efforts to reduce supply risks for critical minerals. The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is...