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Catching on: Biogas production is starting to find traction in South Africa with companies such as Elgin Fruit Juices and PepsiCo’s Simba chips plant as well as small-scale farmers and schools. Photo: Supplied
ALUMINIUM

Climate crisis: Look to circular economies

Producing cement, plastic, steel, aluminium and food causes greenhouse gases, but a circular economy can reduce emissions

  • Helen Grange
7 min read
The wine, steel, vehicle and insurance sectors are among those most affected by protectionist US tariffs.
AFCFTA

US tariff shake-up sends ripples through African trade and global supply chains

This latest wave of tariff changes signals a broader trend toward economic nationalism and trade realignment.

  • HB Senekal & Julia Choate
6 min read
Done deal: BHP Billiton benefited from an agreement with Eskom to power the Hillside Aluminium Smelter.
ALUMINIUM

United States refuses South Africa import exemption over ‘national security’ fears

Steel and aluminium tariff hikes imposed by the US could mean job losses in SA

  • Raeesa Pather
4 min read
Without responsible governance, the rush for minerals risks environmental harm, social disruption and lost economic opportunity
ALUMINIUM

BHP spinoff company to include SA aluminum and manganese units

Resources giant BHP Billiton plans a demerger in order to streamline and simplify its operations and South African assets are on the chopping block.

  • David Stringer
  • Jesse Riseborough
1 min read
ALUMINIUM

A big bad bet on aluminium

The power utility has recorded a near R10-billion loss mainly through its exposure to the aluminium market.

  • Kevin Davie
3 min read
ALUMINIUM

SA conditionally approves BHP takeover of Rio Tinto

The Competition Commission has recommended that the Competition Tribunal approve BHP Billiton’s proposed merger with Rio Tinto — with conditions.

  • Staff Reporter
2 min read