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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.

ZIMEC 2026 to spotlight Zambia’s exploration Renaissance: unpacking how innovation, policy, and technology are shaping the next mineral boom
23rd February 2026

The 13th Zambia International Mining & Energy Conference & Exhibition (ZIMEC 2026), to be held on 25-26 March 2026 in Kitwe, Zambia, will zero in on one of the most vital conversations for Zambia’s... 


South Africa-based International Astronomy Office Drives Sustainable Development
23rd February 2026

The Office of Astronomy for Development (OAD), a partnership of the National Research Foundation (NRF) with the International Astronomical Union (IAU) under the Department of Science, Technology... 


Fleet growth Is engineered not accidental
Fleet growth Is engineered not accidental
23rd February 2026

As transport operators navigate rising fuel costs, regulatory pressure and increasing payload demands, fleet strategy has become more critical than ever. According to Mark Gavin, Sales Director:... 


Babcock Launches Volvo Construction Equipment’s New-Generation Wheel Loaders in South Africa
Babcock Launches Volvo Construction Equipment’s New-Generation Wheel Loaders in South Africa
23rd February 2026

Babcock has announced the local launch of Volvo Construction Equipment’s new generation wheel loaders in South Africa, bringing enhanced productivity, fuel efficiency and operator comfort to... 


Engen launches 2026 Menstrual Care Campaign to keep girls in school and thriving
Engen launches 2026 Menstrual Care Campaign to keep girls in school and thriving
23rd February 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... 


Patrick Flannigan, General Manager: Technical and Product Support Management (Concrete & Cement Division, Sub-Sahara & East Africa) at Chryso Southern Africa
Chryso leads African market with high-tech liquid crystalline waterproofing solution
20th February 2026

Chryso is setting a new benchmark in concrete waterproofing across Africa as the first and only supplier of a high performance liquid crystalline waterproofing admixture – Chryso® CWA Liquid 200.... 


A private 5G network in South Africa can cost as little as R2 million
20th February 2026

Private 5G and private cellular networks are increasingly positioned as critical infrastructure for mines, ports, factories, logistics hubs and large campuses. Yet despite growing awareness, many... 


Johannesburg Wildlife Veterinary Hospital in partnership with Habitat Nature Parks Foundation Launch Groundbreaking Pangolin AR App Ahead of World Pangolin Day
19th February 2026

In recognition of World Pangolin Day, Johannesburg Wildlife Veterinary Hospital (JWVH) has partnered with the Habitat Nature Parks Foundation and its immersive production studio Habitat XR to... 


Engen strengthens fleet with investment in 30 lower-emission trucks
Engen strengthens fleet with investment in 30 lower-emission trucks
18th February 2026

Engen has reinforced its commitment to safe, efficient and more sustainable fuel distribution with the addition of 30 new lower-emission trucks to its national fleet. The investment forms part of... 


Kwikspace Fast-Tracks Education Infrastructure for Remote Laingsburg Community
Kwikspace Fast-Tracks Education Infrastructure for Remote Laingsburg Community
18th February 2026

 For years, preschoolers in Laingsburg have spent their school days navigating the limitations of a shared community centre. While the hall provided a temporary roof, the lack of a private,... 


Two Weeks to Go – Africa Energy Indaba Gears Up for High-Level Continental Energy Dialogue
Two Weeks to Go – Africa Energy Indaba Gears Up for High-Level Continental Energy Dialogue
18th February 2026

With just two weeks remaining until the Africa Energy Indaba, momentum is rapidly building for what promises to be one of the most influential energy gatherings on the continent.  The upcoming... 


Empact Group releases first sustainability report, outlining key environmental and social initiatives
18th February 2026

Empact Group has published its first Sustainability Report, marking a significant milestone in the company’s commitment to transparency and accountability. Covering the period from 1 April 2024 to... 


Lundin, BHP’s Vicuña PEA outlines potential top-five global copper district
Lundin, BHP’s Vicuña PEA outlines potential top-five global copper district
17th February 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Diversified base metals producer Lundin Mining has unveiled the results of an integrated preliminary economic assessment (PEA) for the Vicuña project, outlining a staged development that could rank... 


Multotec’s Middelburg branch adapts to coal’s evolving demands on South Africa’s highveld
Multotec’s Middelburg branch adapts to coal’s evolving demands on South Africa’s highveld
17th February 2026

As South Africa’s coal industry navigates ongoing operational and environmental challenges, there is a renewed emphasis on practical, regionally focused support models developed by companies... 


Reducing Time-to-Production in Mining Through Deployable Infrastructure
Reducing Time-to-Production in Mining Through Deployable Infrastructure
17th February 2026

Key Highlights Why infrastructure delays are one of the biggest barriers to early production How deployable systems allow mining projects to mobilise faster The role of flexibility in earlystage... 


Leading South African law firm, Cox Yeats recognised for its specialist insurance, shipping expertise
Leading South African law firm, Cox Yeats recognised for its specialist insurance, shipping expertise
16th February 2026

South African law firm, Cox Yeats has been recognised for its specialist insurance and shipping capability in the Chambers and Partners 2026 rankings. The ranking strengthens the firm’s vision to... 


Installation of the refurbished Sandvik BR3288i hydraulic breaker and BB8094R breaker boom has been completed and the unit is now ready for testing in the primary crushing circuit
Rock breaker rebuild by Sandvik Rock Processing keeps crushing on track at Ghana Gold Mine
16th February 2026

At its well-equipped technical workshop in Kumasi, Sandvik Rock Processing recently completed a full refurbishment of critical rock breaking equipment for a major gold mining customer in Ghana. The... 


Alandré van Vuuren, Integrated Supply Chain Director at Weir
South Africa takes the lead as the global home of Weir’s Enduron® Elite Screens
16th February 2026

South Africa has cemented its position as a global centre for the production of Weir’s cutting edge ENDURON® Elite banana screens. Backed by major infrastructure investment at Weir’s Alrode... 


“Plastics Matter” – A New Podcast Series to Amplify Industry Voice
13th February 2026

Plastics SA is proud to announce the launch of an exciting new podcast series titled Plastics Matter, a dynamic platform created to give the South African plastics industry a stronger, more direct... 


VZI, Northern Cape Provincial Government and Industrial Zones Programme Strengthen Collaboration to Advance the Namakwa Special Economic Zone
VZI, Northern Cape Provincial Government and Industrial Zones Programme Strengthen Collaboration to Advance the Namakwa Special Economic Zone
13th February 2026

In a significant step toward accelerating industrial growth in the Northern Cape, Vedanta Zinc International (VZI), the Northern Cape Provincial Government (NCPG) and the Industrial Zones Programme... 


NRF-SAEON researcher honoured through new species discovery
13th February 2026

The South African Environmental Observation Network (NRF-SAEON) and the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) are proud to announce a major scientific achievement—the formal... 


MAHLE maintains top position in climate protection
MAHLE maintains top position in climate protection
13th February 2026

MAHLE has received an "A" rating again in the 2025 Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) assessment by the nonprofit organization in the climate protection category and an "A-" in water security. With... 


Deep listening and curiosity characterise GIBB Group CEO’s first year
Deep listening and curiosity characterise GIBB Group CEO’s first year
13th February 2026

February 2026 marks one year since Vishaal Lutchman assumed the role of Group CEO of GIBB Holdings (GIBB) - a year marked by curiosity over certainty. In an environment often driven by quick wins,... 


Consistent progress marks Karabo Malemela’s rise in national circuit racing
Consistent progress marks Karabo Malemela’s rise in national circuit racing
13th February 2026

Backed by BMG and Liqui Moly, young South African racing driver Karabo Malemela, delivered a standout 2025 season in the BMW ///M Performance Parts Race Series, competing as part of the Pablo Clark... 


Cry Not, My Beloved Africa: Youth Leading the Future of Mining
13th February 2026

These words rise from our history like a quiet rebellion; a reminder that even when storms gather, this continent has never surrendered its promise. And today, as I look at this room filled with... 


Mining with a human face: How to formalise artisanal and small-scale mining
13th February 2026

Artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) is a significant part of the global mineral economy. In fact, 45 million people across the world work directly in ASM, with estimates indicating as many as... 


Stronger together: Mining Indaba sees sector forging partnerships for a fascinating future
13th February 2026

As one of the most complex, multi-disciplinary sectors in the global economy, the mining industry is founded on partnerships. Many of these have been built over centuries, during the storied... 


Precision Instruments Drive Africa’s Mining Future
Precision Instruments Drive Africa’s Mining Future
12th February 2026

(Virtual Showroom) As Africa’s mining sector is moving forward to meet the demands of a greener, more connected world, the need for smart, resilient, and precise process control has never been... 


Africa’s cross-border e-commerce boom and the infrastructure needed to power it
11th February 2026

Africa is on the cusp of a significant shift in intra-continental trade, with the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) unlocking a new wave of e-commerce growth driven by mobile-first... 


The Client’s Problems Become Our Problems: Revolutionising Industrial Substations
11th February 2026

A mine’s multi-million-rand modernisation project was on schedule: haul roads graded, crushers installed, and processing plant foundations poured. But the substation construction hit a bottleneck.... 


RMB Corvest and Alito Fund 2 Acquires A Majority Stake in Packaging World
RMB Corvest and Alito Fund 2 Acquires A Majority Stake in Packaging World
11th February 2026

RMB Corvest and Alito Fund 2 (“Alito”) have partnered to acquire a majority stake in Packaging World, a leading South African manufacturer of flexible plastic packaging, marking a significant... 


TOMRA Mining turns mine waste into clean, profitable infrastructure
TOMRA Mining turns mine waste into clean, profitable infrastructure
11th February 2026

Amid mounting pressure on global supply chains, TOMRA’s advanced sensor-based sorting technology is helping mining companies recover valuable resources once considered waste – extending mine life,... 


 Strengthening the backbone of critical infrastructure - ACTOM’s approach to reliable medium voltage supply
Strengthening the backbone of critical infrastructure - ACTOM’s approach to reliable medium voltage supply
10th February 2026

Many sectors across South Africa and the broader region depend on mission-critical facilities to deliver uninterrupted services. Hospitals, data centres, and large industrial operations cannot... 


Concor has commenced construction of the 211 Oxford Road development in Rosebank, a fast track future-ready commercial building within the Oxford Parks Precinct, with basement formwork, reinforcement and concrete works progressing
Building the future: Concor’s 11th Oxford Parks project takes off
10th February 2026

Concor has commenced construction of its 11th building in the prestigious Oxford Parks Precinct in Rosebank, appointed by long-standing client Intaprop to deliver the new 211 Oxford Road... 


Completed Weba transfer chute delivering controlled even material flow to the wet screening circuit
Engineered chute redesign restores screening efficiency at Sierra Leone iron ore plant
10th February 2026

Best known for its work in dry bulk materials handling, Weba Chute Systems has successfully applied its depth of expertise to resolve transfer point challenges in the wet plant of an iron ore mine... 


Why forklifts have become mission-critical across South Africa’s industries
Why forklifts have become mission-critical across South Africa’s industries
10th February 2026

From the moment raw materials arrive on site to the point finished goods leave a facility, forklifts quietly keep South Africa’s industries moving. In warehouses, they dictate throughput and... 


Schneider Electric Unveils the Industry’s First Open, Software‑Defined Distributed Control System (DCS) to Power Flexible, Future‑Ready Industrial Automation
Schneider Electric Unveils the Industry’s First Open, Software‑Defined Distributed Control System (DCS) to Power Flexible, Future‑Ready Industrial Automation
10th February 2026

Schneider Electric, a global energy technology leader, today announced EcoStruxure™ Foxboro Software Defined Automation (SDA), the industry’s first open, software‑defined Distributed Control System... 


Fast2Mine to exhibit at Mining Indaba 2026, showcasing the next generation of mining operations management
Fast2Mine to exhibit at Mining Indaba 2026, showcasing the next generation of mining operations management
10th February 2026

Fast2Mine, a leading provider of mining operations and fleet management software, is proud to announce its participation as an official exhibitor at Mining Indaba 2026, one of the world’s most... 


inDrive and Cartrack Strengthen Driver Protection Across South Africa
inDrive and Cartrack Strengthen Driver Protection Across South Africa
9th February 2026

As South Africa’s e-hailing industry evolves, safety remains a top priority. inDrive has reinforced its driver-focused approach through a new strategic partnership with Cartrack.  The collaboration... 


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