Need for external skills boosting consulting services

The local mining consulting industry is healthy and growing stronger with mining companies’ increasing reliance on consulting companies, compared with reliance on in-house skills, says specialist... 

South African foundry involved in product development

South Africa-based foundry and engineering company Thos Begbie is developing a critical furnace component as part of a cooperation agreement with a major Canada-based consulting firm. Thos Begbie... 

Demand for outsourced solutions rising in Africa

Mineral discoveries in Africa have been on the increase in the past ten years and one of the major challenges for mines is finding expert solutions in countries that have developing mining... 

Rock engineering consultancy expanding service offering

Outsourced rock engineering and seismic monitoring services provider Open House Management Solutions (OHMS) is continuously considering opportunities to expand its service offering to the minerals... 

Feasibility study in progress for uranium project

A feasibility study is being carried out at Canadian uranium company GoviEx Uranium’s flagship Madaouela project, in Niger, and GoviEx CEO Daniel Major says construction could start at the end of... 

Uranium markets rebalancing

Following the nuclear incident at Fukushima, in Japan, in 2011, there has been a global oversupply of uranium. However, markets now appear to be in the early stages of a rebalancing of supply, says... 

Namibia expected to become third-largest uranium producer by 2020

With Namibia tipped to become the world’s third-largest uranium producer by 2020, the recent scrapping of a 25% black-ownership clause will boost investor sentiment, says analysis and consultancy... 

Canada project positioned to balance global supply

Uranium developer NexGen Energy’s Arrow uranium project, in Saskatchewan, Canada, is uniquely positioned to rebalance global supply back to more geopolitically sustainable levels, says NexGen... 

Companies investigating steam system at paper mill

Valve supplier Bilfinger Intervalve Africa (BIA), in conjunction with engineering, construction and maintenance services provider Steinmüller Africa, both of which are subsidiaries of Bilfinger... 

Paper recycling flourishing; separation at source important

Paper recycling in South Africa is thriving, owing to the efforts of industry, collectors and conscientious businesses and consumers, says South African paper recycling association RecyclePaperZA... 

Packaging sector is growing, needs recyclable material

The local packaging sector is growing, and to make it as resource conserving as possible the market requires more packaging material that is recyclable and biodegradable. Paper, as a renewable... 

Paper, pulp and board industry will grow

The Paper Manufacturers Association of South Africa (Pamsa) is optimistic that the paper, pulp and board industry is sustainable and will continue to provide South Africa with several paper... 

Variable climate presents challenges

A more variable climate is creating the challenges of ensuring adequate water supply in dry areas and dealing with higher rainfall in wet areas. Consulting engineers and scientists SRK Consulting... 

Journey of Water focuses on river catchment

Freshwater scarcity in South Africa is a topical issue which is why nongovernmental organisation the World Wide Fund for Nature South Africa (WWF-SA) stages a Journey of Water every two years to... 

Company expects opportunities in water infrastructure

Valve repair and engineering consulting company Brimis Engineering expects that aging and old infrastructure will result in several project opportunities focused on renewal. Brimis Engineering MD... 

Company offers technology to mitigate floods

Construction design and engineering services provider Royal HaskoningDHV’s BlueLabel technology can be used to mitigate flooding in South Africa, says Royal HaskoningDHV business development water... 

NCPC-SA to strengthen implementation of water project

The National Cleaner Production Centre South Africa (NCPC-SA) aims to strengthen implementation of its Industrial Water Efficiency (IWE) project and move towards the adoption of best practices and... 

Journey of Water focuses on river catchment

Freshwater scarcity in South Africa is a topical issue which is why nongovernmental organisation the World Wide Fund for Nature South Africa (WWF-SA) stages a Journey of Water every two years to... 

Company rolls out second-generation water filtration system

Specialist water repurpose and filtration company CrossAfrica Water Solutions is rolling out the second-generation SAFI Africa Point-of-Entry Microfiltration System, which filters water at the... 

Tech can be part of water management solution

Technology, such as the Internet of Things (IoT), can be a part of the solution to better water management to ensure responsible water use and no waste, says access network infrastructure provider... 

Company supplies incinerator to gold mine in Tanzania

Johannesburg-based incineration technology company Saubatech supplied a gold recovery incinerator to a gold mine in Tanzania last month, says Saubatech director Andreas Thieme. The mine is... 

Event aims to contribute to development of African rail

Global events company Terrapinn will host the twenty-second annual Africa Rail exhibition and conference to contribute to the development of the rail sector across Africa, says Terrapin business... 

Refinery looks to source material from Africa

As part of its strategy to sustain and grow its smelter operations, precious metals smelting and refining complex Rand Refinery is looking to the rest of Africa for feedstock, owing to the... 

Gold demand could increase over long term

Many African countries are traditionally gold-producing, but there could be significant growth in gold demand in the long term for the continent, says market development organisation for the gold... 

Declining gold industry needs discovery, innovation

The gold mining industry has played a significant role in South Africa for 130 years and continues to play a valuable role, but, this is an industry that is mature, and in the absence of major new... 

SMS group helping clients understand benefit of digitalisation

The South African arm of Germany-based metallurgical plant and rolling-mill technology provider SMS has developed strategies for advancing digitalisation in the steel industry. It is assisting... 

NDT equipment analyses, measures carbon content in alloys

Vereeniging-based nondestructive testing (NDT) equipment provider GammaTec NDT Supplies is currently introducing the SciAps Z-200 C+, which is the only handheld analyser on the market capable of... 

Metals, engineering sector set to grow amid challenges

Despite continuous challenges in recent years, the local metals and engineering sector is expected to show moderate growth of 1.8% this year. The various subsectors will register varied levels of... 

Steel industry remaining afloat

The local steel industry is reasonably buoyant, especially compared with this time last year, says steel processor and supplier Allied Steelrode executive director Warne Rippon. He tells... 

Company remains profitable in tough conditions

Steel distributor BSi Steel CEO William Battershill says the company is maintaining a strong balance sheet and making a profit, despite the difficult circumstances the steel industry faces. “The... 

BBD Steel targeting automotive and mining sectors

Steel supplier BBD Steel aims to expand its footprint by targeting the mining and automotive sectors directly, says BBD Steel business development director Gwen Mahuma. The company, which is 100%... 

Constant improvement crucial for the mining industry

Industry organisation the Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada’s (PDAC’s) is to hold its annual convention in Toronto, Canada from March 3 to 6, and PDAC president Glenn Mullan says the... 

Government key role-player fostering competitive minerals industry

Government plays a key role in creating a favourable environment for a competitive Canadian mineral industry that will continue to provide significant socioeconomic benefits, says industry... 

Nico project positioned to help meet growing cobalt demand

Development-stage mining company Fortune Minerals’ Nico cobalt/gold/bismuth/copper project, in Canada’s Northwest Territories, is one of the few cobalt development stage projects situated outside... 

Demand for impeller, agitator tech in DRC increasing

Demand for more effective and efficient impeller and agitator technology is on a dramatic upward trend in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), says industrial agitator and mixer manufacturer... 

Infrastructure, energy supply continue to hamper DRC mining operations

Infrastructure and energy supply issues continue to hamper mining and processing operations, as well as the broader economy, in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), says international metals and... 

Tin mining poised to become a significant mining play in DRC

Tin mining is poised to become a significant factor in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), especially in North Kivu, as it can contribute to the country’s socioeconomic wellbeing, says tin... 

Organisers aim to support local junior mining industry

Resource sector investment conference organiser Resources 4 Africa aims to support the junior mining industry in South Africa through relevant industry discussions and debates, thought-provoking... 

Conference to focus on Africa’s manufacturing potential

This year, the Manufacturing Indaba’s theme is Untapped Potential – The Growth and Development of Manufacturing and Industrialisation to Unlock Africa’s Potential. Event organiser Siyenza... 

Power-Gen Africa co-located with African Utility Week

Following the acquisition of event organisers PennWell by event organisers Clarion Energy, this year, the Power-Gen Africa show will be colocated alongside African Utility Week (AUW), creating a...