Africa mining chemicals market to reach US$960.97mn by 2028
The growing market for metals such as gold, copper, and phosphate is expected to contribute to the product demand over the coming years. (Image source: Adobe Stock) The Africa mining
Enabling developing countries to become self-sustaining will power the global circular carbon economy of the future
Mining in Saudi Arabia. Image from Fleishman Hillard. The recent COP26 meeting raised many themes crucial for our future but one was not covered as widely as it should have
SA coal exporters lose out as prices fall after Transnet fell short on rail capacity.
The boom times are over for South Africa’s coal exporters after a year during which thermal coal export prices spiked to more than $180/t fob (free on board) Richards Bay
Solidaridad and Minexx partner to improve the mineral supply chain
Minexx has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Solidaridad, a leading global organisation focused on creating fair and sustainable supply chains. Minexx deploys its traceability platform to secure the
IZA Africa Desk expresses ‘serious concern’ at steady decline in uptake of galvanized steel
Direct correlation to a drop-off in manufacturing activity and dwindling number of construction and civil engineering projects on the go 5 November 2021: The steady decline in the uptake of
Sasol plans massive hydrogen project to produce enough gas for local and exports
Sasol announced a feasibility study to explore the potential of Boegoebaai, in the Northern Cape, as an export hub for green hydrogen and ammonia. Picture: Nicholas Thabo Tau. By Siphelele
Clean coal is an empty promise for South Africa, says Chris Yelland
By Chris Yelland, managing director, EE Business Intelligence The promises of new coal-fired power generation capacity in South Africa (post-Medupi and Kusile), and in particular, the promise of clean coal…
South Africa’s coal export line remains partially closed after derailment
JOHANNESBURG – A 208-wagon coal train derailed in South Africa over the weekend partially shutting a rail line that links mines to the Richards Bay export terminal, state-owned freight firm
South Africa: Mining Returns Must Promote More Employment-Friendly Activities
President Cyril Ramaphosa says there is a need to ensure that the returns from mining are used to promote more employment-friendly activities and that they empower mineworkers and mining communities.
Blow to local steel industry as Mozambican LNG projects falter
Hot dip galvanized structural steel 26 May 2021: A major blow has been dealt to the South African steel fabrication industry following the decision by French oil company Total to