Sustainable solutions driving industry transformation at Electra Mining Africa/in /by
Renewable energy, ESG, decarbonisation and environmental innovation are increasingly shaping strategic decision-making across mining, manufacturing and industry. Organisations are seeking to improve energy security, reduce emissions, strengthen supply chain competitiveness and position themselves for long-term sustainable growth. International customers, investors and supply chain partners are also placing greater emphasis on ESG performance, carbon reporting and responsible business practices, making measurable sustainability progress an important competitive advantage.
Unhelpful government and a lack of brand building see South African mining companies lose out/in /by
Despite South Africa’s rich history of mining, no South African mining companies appear in the top 50 in the latest Mining, Metals & Minerals 50 2026 report by Brand Finance.
Nigeria’s Dangote hopes to strike gold in South Africa/in /by
The Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) has engaged with Nigeria’s Dangote Group, and a spokesperson told Reuters that the company could list its petroleum refinery in South Africa after a Nigerian IPO.
New automation innovations on show at Electra Mining Africa 2026/in /by
New emerging innovations are transforming the South African mining, manufacturing, industrial and automation sectors and driving the deployment of advanced technological solutions across operations. Innovations such as mechanisation, automation and digitalisation are improving safety and productivity on mines, production facilities, industrial plants and warehouses. However, to deliver real value, these technologies must be cost-effective and designed to solve practical industry challenges.
TotalEnergies goes all in on Namibia as SA stays stuck on Orange Basin exploration/in /by
The Orange Basin petroleum province shared by Namibia and South Africa has become a test case for how African states balance the demands of oil companies and local groups, with billions of dollars in investment, jobs and tax revenues at stake.