ArcelorMittal South Africa seeks funding to postpone long steel business shutdown
The South African Government plans to allocate R500m to cover steelworker salaries for six to eight months.
Southern Africa
In the Southern Africa category, we bring you the latest updates, breakthroughs, and developments from the mining and engineering sectors across Southern Africa. This section is dedicated to providing in-depth coverage of regional trends, project launches, policy changes, and technological advancements impacting the industry.
Our readers will find comprehensive reports on the exploration, extraction, and processing activities shaping the future of mining in countries such as South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. From critical minerals and rare earth elements to traditional commodities like gold, diamonds, and platinum, we cover it all.
Stay informed about infrastructure projects, engineering innovations, and sustainable practices driving progress in the region. We also feature interviews with key industry leaders, analysis of market dynamics, and insights into the regulatory landscape to help professionals navigate the complexities of the Southern Africa mining and engineering environment.
Chambishi tailings failure: A warning sign for Zambia’s Copperbelt
The fundamental factors that contributed to this disaster—lax regulations, inadequate enforcement capacity, and Zambia’s strong dependence on mining revenues—continue to persist.
Congo President meets U.S. lawmaker amid discussions on minerals agreement
Democratic Republic of Congo President Felix Tshisekedi has met U.S. lawmaker Ronny Jackson to discuss fighting in the east of
SYLVANIA PLATINUM INTERIM RESULTS FY2025 ENVIRONMENT, SOCIAL AND GOVERNANCE (ESG) REPORT
The Company’s approach to ESG reporting is guided by global frameworks and best practice guidelines. Sustainability at the Core Sylvania
Appointment of Ben Magara as new CEO of Exxaro
Johannesburg, 13 March 2025 – Exxaro Resources Limited (“Exxaro” or “the Company”) has today announced the appointment of its new
BHP to take 75% stake in Cobre’s Botswana projects
BHP has taken a right to acquire a 75% stake in Australia’s Cobre’s Kitlanya projects in Botswana in exchange for
ACTOM partners with Exertherm to revolutionise predictive maintenance in electrical systems
ACTOM is proud to announce an OEM partnership with Exertherm, a leading provider of Continuous Thermal Monitoring (CTM) technology. This
ACTOM expands service offerings to strengthen South Africa’s railway infrastructure
Under the control of Transnet, South Africa has the most extensive rail network and infrastructure on the African continent, with
U.S. and Congo Engage in Preliminary Discussions on Minerals Agreement
The United States is holding “exploratory talks” with Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) over a deal that would give it
Richards Bay Minerals signs PPA agreement with Red Rocket South Africa
• Third and largest renewables transaction with Red Rocket will generate 230MW for RBM • RBM has secured ~500MW renewables generation