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Steel cuts threaten South Africa’s $257bn building drive 
By: Bloomberg 21st January 2025 Billionaire-backed ArcelorMittal South Africa’s (AMSA's) plans to shut down a century-old steel mill in South Africa are holding President Cyril... →
Eskom appoints renewables executive as it targets initial 2 GW by 2026
By: Terence Creamer 17th January 2025 Eskom has appointed Exxaro’s Rivoningo Mnisi as its new group executive for renewables in line with the coal-dominant utility’s stated goal of... →
South Africa can play a significant role in global technology, sustainability
By: Natasha Odendaal 16th January 2025 The 2025 World Economic Forum, set to be held in Davos from January 20 to 24, provides an unparalleled platform for South Africa to assert itself... →
Rapidly rising half-year output from Northam Platinum’s Eland mine marred by tragedy 
By: Martin Creamer 14th January 2025 In a voluntary production update, Northam Platinum has reported burgeoning half-year performance from the ramping-up platinum group metals (PGMs)... →
26-million Nigerians face acute hunger: 4 big ideas to tackle the food crisis in 2025
14th January 2025 Food security in Nigeria is at a critical point and needs urgent attention. Over 26-million people out of an estimated population of 229.5-million... →
Underground feasibility progressing, early works capital being deployed – Tharisa
By: Martin Creamer 13th January 2025 A well progressing Tharisa mine underground definitive feasibility study accompanied by early works capital deployment is reported by Johannesburg-... →
Itac expects to finalise review of scrap export regulations during first half of 2025
By: Terence Creamer 13th January 2025 International Trade Administration of South Africa (Itac) chief commissioner Ayabonga Cawe reports that a summary report relating to the... →
AMSA’s long-steel closure a ‘devastating’ blow to economy, SEIFSA warns
By: Darren Parker 10th January 2025 The Steel and Engineering Industries Federation of Southern Africa (SEIFSA) has expressed grave concern over ArcelorMittal South Africa’s (AMSA’s)... →
