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Creamer Media’s Mining Weekly presents Announcements. This page offers a platform for unsolicited media announcements, made by companies and organisations, that have implications for the South African economy and the business environment. Creamer Media retains the right not to publish unsolicited media statements, as well as to remove such articles from the platform. Any opinions expressed are not those of Creamer Media and no warranty is made regarding the accuracy of the content.

Large-scale green hydrogen developments integrate renewable generation, transmission infrastructure, desalination, hydrogen production and export facilities, creating complex systems that require coordinated technical and environmental planning
Multi-disciplinary integration vital to success of green hydrogen projects, SLR Consulting
17th March 2026

The emerging green hydrogen economy holds significant promise for the global energy transition. However, these developments present considerable challenges  - particularly in managing systems... 


From project intent to investable conversations: reducing the time from ‘interesting’ to ‘bankable’
From project intent to investable conversations: reducing the time from ‘interesting’ to ‘bankable’
17th March 2026

Across power and water, there is no shortage of announcements, memoranda and pipeline lists. Yet investors, DFIs and lenders repeatedly describe the same frustration: a large share of project... 


Engen equips ICT graduates with essential digital skills and pathways to employment
Engen equips ICT graduates with essential digital skills and pathways to employment
13th March 2026

Engen celebrated 20 young South Durban Basin residents who successfully completed ICT qualifications through the Engen Global Citizen Development Programme (EGCDP) at a graduation ceremony held in... 


Weir wins order to supply an ENDURON® modular crushing plant
13th March 2026

Weir has been awarded a contract to supply a 150 tph crushing and screening plant for Bezant’s Hope and Gorob Copper-Gold Project in Namibia. The value of the agreement has not been disclosed.  The... 


Flight Centre Travel Group releases strong FY26 half-year results
Flight Centre Travel Group releases strong FY26 half-year results
13th March 2026

Flight Centre Travel Group (FCTG) has reported a half-year underlying profit before tax (UPBT) of AUD$124.6 million for the period ending 31 December 2025 – representing a 4% growth year-on-year,... 


Vertical grinding meets demands of decarbonisation, lower grades
Vertical grinding meets demands of decarbonisation, lower grades
13th March 2026

Although vertical mills have long been part of full-flowsheet provider FLS’s comminution portfolio, the company continues to advance this technology to enhance metal recovery and support its... 


Econometrix Chief Economist Dr Azar Jammine speaking at AfriSam’s annual Budget Breakfast event in Sandton in February
AfriSam budget breakfast highlights economic upside from commodity price surge
13th March 2026 By: Dimpho Madiba

The strong rally in commodities such as gold, platinum, rhodium and palladium is creating significant windfall opportunities for South Africa to support its economic turnaround. Speaking at... 


Menar becomes a United Nations Global Compact member
Menar becomes a United Nations Global Compact member
12th March 2026

As a company involved in critical industries such as mining, minerals processing and logistics, Menar intends to use its membership as a platform to advocate for sustainable practices across all... 


As regulatory requirements tighten and mining technology evolves, Booyco Electronics maintains that long-term industry collaboration is essential to ensuring proximity detection systems deliver sustainable safety improvements
Industry alignment will define Africa’s PDS journey, says Booyco Electronics
12th March 2026

As African mines advance toward higher safety standards and respond to tightening regulations and rapid technological change, Booyco Electronics says the future of proximity detection systems (PDS)... 


Construction delays in South Africa are early warnings of a system under strain
Construction delays in South Africa are early warnings of a system under strain
12th March 2026

Chris Smith, Senior Vice President for MEA and APAC at RIB Software, says that construction delays have become one of the most persistent obstacles facing project delivery in South Africa. He... 


UK–South Africa partnership uses AI to make telescopes smarter
UK–South Africa partnership uses AI to make telescopes smarter
12th March 2026

The Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) Hartree Centre is working with the South African Astronomical Observatory (NRF-SAAO), a leading centre for optical and infrared astronomy, to... 


Schneider Electric appoints Steven Santini as Vice President: Secure Power, Sub-Saharan Africa
Schneider Electric appoints Steven Santini as Vice President: Secure Power, Sub-Saharan Africa
12th March 2026

Schneider Electric , a global energy technology leader, has appointed Steven Santini as Vice President of Secure Power for Sub-Saharan Africa. The Secure Power division acts as the architect of... 


MSC Group secures 45-year concession for Snake Island port terminal with Nigerdock and agrees EPC contract with ITB and DEME for development
12th March 2026

MSC Group has signed a 45-year concession agreement with Nigerdock to develop a state-of-the-art container terminal within Snake Island Port (SIP) in Lagos, and finalized an Engineering,... 


SANEDI Conducts Section 12L Tax Incentive Site Visit to Isanti Glass, Showcasing Energy Efficiency Success in South Africa’s Industrial Sector
12th March 2026

The South African National Energy Development Institute (SANEDI) undertook a strategic Section 12L Tax Incentive site visit to Isanti Glass 1 Proprietary Limited on Monday 09 March, to reaffirming... 


Local conference to spotlight arbitration's defining role in Africa's trade, investment and sustainable development
11th March 2026

Against a backdrop of global geopolitical shifts, rapid technological advances and evolving regional economic frameworks, arbitration is set to play a defining role in shaping the future of trade,... 


How Infinite industries is fighting the war against waste
How Infinite industries is fighting the war against waste
11th March 2026

The passion Maggie Infante, CEO of Infinite Industries, has for our planet is both contagious and impossible to ignore. The winner of SEIFSA’s 2025 Environmental Stewardship Award is committed to... 


Karreebosch Wind Farm Achieves First Star Lift Milestone
Karreebosch Wind Farm Achieves First Star Lift Milestone
11th March 2026

Karreebosch Wind Farm, South Africa, located near Sutherland in the Northern Cape, has achieved a significant construction milestone with the successful erection of its first wind turbine. The... 


Nedbank Pitch & Polish returns to scale South Africa’s next generation of growth-ready businesses
10th March 2026

Nedbank Pitch & Polish, one of South Africa’s most consistent engines of entrepreneurial growth, has opened entries for its 16th season alongside long-standing headline partner Nedbank.  Over 15... 


Africa Energy Indaba 2026 Celebrates Landmark Success with Presidential Keynote and Strong Continental Participation
Africa Energy Indaba 2026 Celebrates Landmark Success with Presidential Keynote and Strong Continental Participation
10th March 2026

The 18th edition of the Africa Energy Indaba, held from 3–5 March 2026 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC), concluded with resounding success, bringing together policymakers,... 


Africa Automation Indaba 2026 announces first wave of influential speakers shaping the continent’s industrial future
Africa Automation Indaba 2026 announces first wave of influential speakers shaping the continent’s industrial future
9th March 2026

Momentum is building for Africa Automation Indaba 2026, with the first wave of influential speakers now confirmed for the continent’s leading executive forum dedicated to automation, process... 


Amid infrastructure spending boost, construction firms must tighten project delivery
Amid infrastructure spending boost, construction firms must tighten project delivery
9th March 2026

South Africa’s renewed infrastructure push is creating fresh momentum in the construction sector. More than R1 trillion has been earmarked for public infrastructure over the next three years across... 


Engen launches 2026 Menstrual Care Campaign in Mokopane to keep girls in school and thriving
Engen launches 2026 Menstrual Care Campaign in Mokopane to keep girls in school and thriving
9th March 2026

For too many young girls, menstruation still stands between them and their education. Engen is changing that narrative. Building on several years of sustained support for female learners, Engen... 


Babcock launches new generation Volvo A60 ADT
Babcock launches new generation Volvo A60 ADT
9th March 2026

As part of the stepwise introduction of the new generation Volvo articulated dump trucks (ADTs), Babcock has launched the new A60 in southern Africa. The arrival of the new 55-tonne model, the... 


Ink Fades, but Process Precision Leaves a Mark
6th March 2026

(Virtual Showroom) Paper manufacturing is a demanding process that relies on consistency, precision, and control at every stage. From the preparation of raw pulp to the continuous operation of... 


NRF Maintains B-BBEE Level 1 Status
6th March 2026

The National Research Foundation (NRF) is delighted to announce that it has maintained a Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) Level 1 rating. This achievement symbolises the NRF’s... 


Integrated Pump Technology continues to strengthen its support to South Africa’s mining sector by providing world class dewatering solutions through a highly skilled national distributor network
Integrated pump technology continues to strengthen South African mining support
6th March 2026

While Integrated Pump Technology has achieved remarkable growth across Africa, the company continues to place strong emphasis on supporting South Africa’s mining sector with world class dewatering... 


Weir to supply ENDURON® HPGR for the Phase 2 expansion of Ivanhoe Mines’ Platreef Mine
Weir to supply ENDURON® HPGR for the Phase 2 expansion of Ivanhoe Mines’ Platreef Mine
6th March 2026

Weir has secured a contract to supply ENDURON® high pressure grinding rolls (HPGR) to Ivanhoe Mines’ Platreef Mine as part of its upcoming Phase 2 expansion. A HPGR circuit is planned to be... 


PDAC 2026 reflects growing global momentum for mineral exploration and development
6th March 2026

The Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) Convention brought together the global mineral exploration and mining community this week, continuing a 94-year tradition of connecting... 


Anything is possible: from a Spur waitress to a design engineer
Anything is possible: from a Spur waitress to a design engineer
5th March 2026

Sometimes all it takes is one person to buy into your dream. Tania Seeger learned this valuable lesson 23 years ago when a GIBB team member took her under her wing and helped her fly. Born and bred... 


Supply Chain Industry Body SAPICS Reflects on Collaboration and Reform After SONA and Budget 2026Supply Chain Industry Body SAPICS Reflects on Collaboration and Reform After SONA and Budget 2026
Supply Chain Industry Body SAPICS Reflects on Collaboration and Reform After SONA and Budget 2026Supply Chain Industry Body SAPICS Reflects on Collaboration and Reform After SONA and Budget 2026
5th March 2026

That’s the message from leading supply chain industry body SAPICS amid mixed reactions in the wake of SONA 2026. SAPICS president Thato Moloi comments: “There is no doubt that the country faces... 


How Batteries Can Help SA Avoid a Grid in Crisis
5th March 2026

Last year, Spain and Portugal lost up to 60% of their electrical power in mere seconds. The underlying issues exposed tensions between traditional grid infrastructure and the future of energy. It's... 


Handling saturated material requires an understanding of moisture-driven flowability and Weba Chute Systems engineers these reclaimer chutes to prevent cohesive buildup in high humidity environments
Understanding of material and flow underpins Weba Chute Design
5th March 2026

The success of a custom engineered transfer chute begins with understanding how a specific material will behave at the transfer point - and then applying both scientific principles and practical... 


Schneider Electric Solidifies Employer of Choice Status Across Africa, Achieving Prestigious Top Employer 2026 Accolade with Outstanding Results
Schneider Electric Solidifies Employer of Choice Status Across Africa, Achieving Prestigious Top Employer 2026 Accolade with Outstanding Results
4th March 2026

Schneider Electric, a global energy technology leader, proudly announces its recognition as a Top Employer 2026 in South Africa and its securing of the esteemed Blue Top Employer Seal for Africa.... 


Concor’s Socio-Economic Development programmes focus on building long-term capability by strengthening education, skills development and access to STEM learning
Concor’s SED strategy builds skills, strengthens communities and delivers lasting impact
4th March 2026

Through its well-considered Socio-Economic Development (SED) programmes, Concor helps deliver measurable long-term change - within the construction industry, across broader society and in the... 


Structured assessments of exciter gearboxes are conducted on arrival at the Sandvik Rock Processing Exciter Repair Facility to ensure accurate diagnosis and OEM-compliant refurbishment before work begins
In-house exciter repair underpins Sandvik’s screen lifecycle support
4th March 2026

Keeping screens productive and reliable is vital to mineral processing. To support this, Sandvik Rock Processing operates a dedicated Exciter Repair and Refurbishment Facility that ensures the... 


Rosond champions innovation and sustainability on World Engineering Day
Rosond champions innovation and sustainability on World Engineering Day
4th March 2026

(Virtual Showroom) As the world marks World Engineering Day for Sustainable Development on 4 March, leading drilling and exploration specialist Rosond reaffirms its commitment to engineering... 


CESA calls on industry to join the ‘Pioneering for Growth’ movement at Infrastructure Indaba
3rd March 2026

As South Africa faces mounting infrastructure challenges, from chronic maintenance backlogs and underinvestment to the increasing impacts of climate change, Consulting Engineers South Africa’s... 


Hope Comes Closer to Home as Vedanta Zinc International and Northern Cape Provincial Government Open JF “Boeboe” van Wyk Oncology Centre
Hope Comes Closer to Home as Vedanta Zinc International and Northern Cape Provincial Government Open JF “Boeboe” van Wyk Oncology Centre
3rd March 2026

A new chapter in accessible healthcare has begun for the Northern Cape’s Namakwa District as Vedanta Zinc International (VZI), in partnership with the Northern Cape Provincial Government,... 


Don't miss the 5th annual Mine Security Conference
Don't miss the 5th annual Mine Security Conference
3rd March 2026

The explosion of illegal mining and its immeasurable economic and social effects have been at a critical point for many years. The annual Mine Security conference, hosted in Johannesburg, is one of... 


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Columbus Stainless, based in Middelburg, Mpumalanga, is Africa’s only producer of stainless steel flat products. In addition, Columbus is the only...

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