dtic to lead public consultation sessions on proposed Vaal SEZ

The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (dtic), together with the Gauteng provincial government and the Lesedi and Midvaal local municipalities will host interactive public consultations... 

Integrating design, contract mining to fast-track projects

Integrated project delivery, which spans in-house engineering, shaft sinking and contract mining, is gaining traction as mine owners seek faster, lower-risk routes – from the concept phase to... 

Sector poised to enter defining period – miner

The contract mining sector in Southern Africa is entering a “defining period” and, as commodity markets stabilise and capital discipline tightens across major mining companies, preference towards... 

Africa’s energy utilities reach crossroads

Surging electricity demand, ageing infrastructure, and tightening climate commitments are converging into a high-stakes test for utilities, particularly in Africa, and the only viable response is... 

Decarbonisation central to energy transition

As African countries respond to global pressure to transition to renewable energy while also addressing urgent development and energy needs, the focus should not be on moving away from coal, but... 

Grid stability, commitments key to just transition

South Africa’s energy transition is on the right track, but structural grid constraints, slow climate finance deployment and the socioeconomic realities of the coal regions threaten to hinder... 

Africa can leapfrog legacy systems for cleaner, smarter power – manufacturer

Africa has the potential to bypass a century of centralised, carbon-heavy power systems and move straight to a digital, distributed and low-carbon grid, but only if project execution matches... 

Opportunity knocks in Africa’s energy transition

Africa’s energy transition presents a significant opportunity to expand electricity access, stimulate industrial growth and attract private capital, provided that investment frameworks, grid... 

Technology central to overcoming mining’s growth constraints

Given the increasing depths and complexity of orebodies, high and volatile energy costs, logistics bottlenecks and growing demand for safer and sustainable operations, the adoption of digital... 

Technology central to overcoming mining’s growth constraints

Given the increasing depths and complexity of orebodies, high and volatile energy costs, logistics bottlenecks and growing demand for safer and sustainable operations, the adoption of digital... 

Tech offering fully aligned with province’s demands

The Western Cape economy, anchored in agriculture, food and beverage processing, manufacturing and logistics, continues to drive demand for flexible and energy efficient industrial technologies,... 

Hotel performance drives investment appeal

Strong operating performance, global destination appeal and a constrained development pipeline continue to underpin hotel and accommodation investment in the Western Cape, despite broader economic... 

Senegal project integral to growth pipeline – miner

In developing West Africa as a primary growth engine, targeting a consolidated yearly output of 500 000 gold equivalent ounces, the Diamba Sud gold project, in eastern Senegal, is expected to play... 

Despite constraints, sector improving 

As Southern Africa sees a renewed interest in gold investment, further progress is required to unlock sustained growth across Zimbabwe’s gold sector, where mining remains a cornerstone of the... 

Exploration key value driver for miner

Exploration represents one of the most important drivers of value for multinational gold producer Endeavour Mining, having added over 20-million ounces to its portfolio at the significantly low... 

Responsible sourcing integral for African supply chains – association

Responsibly sourced African gold is critical to maintaining trust in the global bullion market. Ensuring that African gold enters regulated and transparent supply chains supports market integrity... 

Gold price surge supports brownfield prospects

The sustained upward trend in the gold price continues to positively impact brownfield gold operations, with elevated gold prices potentially even justifying the reopening of sites previously... 

Astute capital deployment required for projects

Rising input costs, chronic power constraints and elevated regulatory risk are pushing gold miners to become “far more selective” in how and where capital is deployed, highlights consulting firm... 

Competitive regulation key amid renewables disruption

Amid the technological ‘tsunami’ in renewable power technologies under way, African energy regulators need to have rules that are market friendly and that encourage competition, highlights... 

LPG viewed as lever to expand energy access, clean cooking

Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) could play a significant role in improving energy access, resilience and economic participation across Africa, particularly in regions where grid-based electricity... 

Private capital reshaping renewable-energy investments

Private capital, expanding wheeling arrangements and the growing focus on transmission infrastructure are reshaping South Africa’s energy investment landscape, as the country moves to a more mature... 

Reforms advance certainty, implementation risks remain

South Africa has made significant strides in establishing a clear electricity regulatory framework, but implementation threatens to undermine its impact, highlights law firm Sitef & Co director... 

Supply industry faces pivotal moment – association

The South African electricity supply industry is at a pivotal point, and the partial unbundling of State-owned power utility Eskom remains a key hurdle to boosting investor confidence, highlights... 

Engineering-led renewables gaining ground

Engineering-led delivery models are gaining traction in Africa’s renewable-energy sector as developers seek lower-cost projects despite rising electricity demand, grid constraints and increased... 

Company helps drive smarter handling

South Africa’s material handling and logistics sector is transforming rapidly, as rising operating costs, supply chain uncertainty and sustainability pressures push operators to adopt smarter, more... 

Caution, economic strain shaping tech adoption

Cautious investor sentiment and sustained cost pressures continue to shape technology adoption in South Africa’s materials-handling sector, with safety, affordability and asset life extension... 

Company boosts air capacity, automation to counter constraints

Despite continued pressure on South Africa’s logistics network, FedEx Sub-Saharan Africa is managing cross-border risks through detailed line-haul planning, ensuring vehicles are appropriately... 

Pragmatic partnerships, logistics reform needed as coal remains central to South Africa’s energy mix

As South Africa’s mining sector stakeholders prepare for the Investing in African Mining Indaba, midtier coal miner Ndalamo Resources CEO Shammy Luvhengo says the country’s evolving energy... 

Evolving landscape necessitates partnerships

As South Africa’s mining sector stakeholders prepare for the Investing in African Mining Indaba, midtier coal miner Ndalamo Resources CEO Shammy Luvhengo says the country’s evolving energy... 

Universities step up as mining enters decarbonised future

South Africa’s universities are accelerating efforts to align engineering, research and innovation capabilities with the mining sector’s rapid transition towards decarbonisation, says University of... 

Rail partnerships critical lever for export recovery

Long-term concessions, unified governance and transparent metrics are essential to restoring rail performance and rebuilding investor confidence, says consultancy Oliver Wyman energy and natural... 

Positioning Africa for a new era

As delegates prepare for this year’s Investing in African Mining Indaba under the theme Stronger Together: Progress Through Partnerships, the focus is shifting to how collaboration, technology... 

Policy alignment key to advance mining

Africa’s ability to attract sustainable mining investment increasingly depends on coherent policy frameworks, regional integration and coordinated infrastructure development – an outlook that... 

Mineral innovation advanced through strategic partnerships

South Africa’s ambition to expand mineral beneficiation, accelerate technology transfer and deepen collaborative innovation aligns closely with this year’s Investing in African Mining Indaba theme... 

Partnership imperatives to shape regulatory discourse

Cross-institutional alignment, predictable governance structures and pragmatic policy implementation will be central to unlocking domestic and cross-border mining and associated investment, says... 

Minerals Council pushes for structural reform acceleration

This year must be one of decisive, demonstrable progress in stabilising energy supply, improving logistics performance and restoring regulatory efficiency as South Africa prepares to engage... 

Partnership-led growth to be spotlighted at Indaba

Diversified mining group Menar’s presence at the 2026 Investing in African Mining Indaba is an opportunity to reinforce its message that coordinated partnerships across South Africa’s resources,... 

Partnership-led growth required to build mineral security in Africa

As demand for critical minerals continues to rise rapidly, and companies and global governments seek to reduce the risks associated with an overwhelming reliance on China, African nations will have... 

Igniting mining boom through collaboration, innovation

The theme of this year’s Investing in African Mining Indaba – Stronger Together: Progress Through Partnerships – underscores a pivotal consensus in the mining industry that collaboration among... 

Policy reform key to reigniting confidence

As South Africa enters 2026 with mining remaining central to its economic identity, questions persist over whether the sector can attract the scale of investment required to match its geological...