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Serra Verde mine, in Brazil
USA Rare Earth to acquire Brazilian rare earths miner Serra Verde for $2.8bn
20th April 2026 By: Reuters

LONDON - USA Rare Earth will acquire Brazilian rare earths miner Serra Verde for $2.8-billion in cash and shares, the two companies said on Monday. The US company will pay $300-million in cash and... 


CILTSA Marks Five Years of Environmental, Social and Governance Leadership with 2026 ESG Conference
15th April 2026

The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport: South Africa (CILTSA) is proud to announce that registration for its 5th Annual CILTSA ESG Conference, to be held on Tuesday, 23 June 2026 in... 


BMW’s latest iX5 hydrogen car.
Hydrogen option highlighted as Middle East crisis disrupts fossil-fuel economics
13th April 2026 By: Martin Creamer

South Africa’s Presidency has been advised to reduce dependency on imported fossil fuels as current events may alter the economics of alternative fuel sources such as green hydrogen and green... 


Neo Performance Materials' small-scale heavy rare earth element solvent extraction production line in Estonia
Neo successfully produces first heavy rare earths in Estonia
10th April 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

TSX-listed Neo Performance Materials has successfully commissioned a small-scale heavy rare earth element (HREE) solvent extraction production line at its Silmet facility, in Estonia. The solvent... 


PRODUCTION START
Commissioning of new tooling at VLS Manufacturing’s automotive component plant is nearing completion, with production set to start in April, reaching full production capacity by October
Components plant nears production
10th April 2026

Commissioning of new tooling at its recently built automotive component plant is nearing completion, with production of the first portion of parts expected to start this month, confirms automotive... 


Ore samples from the Eskay Creek project
Eskay Creek gold/silver project, Canada – update
10th April 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

About 66% of project costs have been contractually committed.  


From harmonics to ROI – unpacking the technoeconomic case for cleaner power in wastewater plants
From harmonics to ROI – unpacking the technoeconomic case for cleaner power in wastewater plants
27th March 2026

By: Suvern Moodley - EcoConsult Business Development, Field Services, for Anglophone Africa at Schneider Electric  Behind every reliable wastewater plant is an electrical system exposed to the... 


Lynas agrees potential rare earths deal with South Korea's LS Eco Energy
Lynas agrees potential rare earths deal with South Korea's LS Eco Energy
26th March 2026 By: Reuters

ustralia's Lynas Rare Earths and South Korea's LS Eco Energy said on Thursday they plan to work together to process rare earths, to help meet demand from customers scrambling to secure non-Chinese... 


Freeport-McMoRan confident in copper demand despite Iran conflict, CEO says
Freeport-McMoRan confident in copper demand despite Iran conflict, CEO says
24th March 2026 By: Reuters

Freeport-McMoRan expects demand for copper for use in electrification, data centers and other high-tech areas to remain resilient despite market jitters tied to the Iran conflict, CEO Kathleen... 


An image of the GEDA 300 Z
New hoist solutions improve heavy lifting 
20th March 2026 By: Trent Roebeck

The latest range of GEDA hoists – introduced to the Southern African market by equipment solutions provider SkyJacks this year – are capable of lifting materials and workers to heights exceeding... 


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Car sales numbers not as healthy as they seem, Toyota’s Kirby warns
20th March 2026 By: Irma Venter

The 15.7% growth in new-vehicle sales in South Africa last year is not all that it seems, warns Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM) president and CEO Andrew Kirby. Kirby is also manufacturing VP at... 


Image of a refurbished exciter gearbox
Screen repair service extends equipment life and productivity
19th March 2026

A dedicated exciter repair and refurbishment service at Sandvik Rock Processing’s facility restores vibrating screen components to original equipment manufacturer (OEM) specifications. Sandvik Rock... 


High-Performance Lubricants: The Engine Behind Modern Mobility
18th March 2026

The automotive world is undergoing its most dramatic transformation in decades. Engines are becoming smaller yet more powerful, hybrids are dominating the transition to electrification, and EVs... 


Chile, US eye collaboration on rare earths and other critical minerals
13th March 2026 By: Reuters

Chile and the US have signed a joint statement to begin discussions on rare earths and other types of critical minerals, Chile's foreign ministry said on Thursday. The first meeting will take... 


equipment maintenance
Predictive maintenance improves plant reliability
13th March 2026 By: Devina Haripersad

Equipment reliability is key to maintaining continuous production in chemicals plants, says electrical engineering company Delba Electrical marketing spokesperson Mike Lerios. Amid South Africa’s... 


Bread production facility
Optimisation ensures power savings for producers
13th March 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

A holistic and optimised system of energy efficient motors, variable-speed drives and software packages can achieve up to 40% electricity savings and significantly lower total cost of ownership for... 


Delba Electrica
How DELBA is adapting to energy-efficient motor technologies
13th March 2026

Energy efficiency is now a strategic necessity in the rapidly changing industrial sector. As global demand for power continues to rise and environmental regulations become stricter, businesses... 


Although Motus profit climbs 8%, VW and Nissan brands come under pressure
13th March 2026 By: Irma Venter

The surge seen in Chinese vehicles sales is not unique to South Africa, says Motus CEO Ockert Janse van Rensburg. The parts and vehicle retailer and distributor also operates in the UK and Australia. 


CPEG
Conveyor pulley electric generators harnessing kinetic energy for electrical energy
12th March 2026

Conveyor Pulley Electric Generators (CPEG) produce an electrical current when driven in rotation during conveyor belt motion. As there is no need for engine power, kinetic energy from moving... 


Black Swan processing hub
Horizon orders long-lead items for Black Swan gold plant conversion
6th March 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Australia-based Horizon Minerals has ordered key long-lead equipment to support the conversion of its Black Swan Processing Hub into a gold processing facility near Kalgoorlie, in Western... 


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