Partnership expects 2017 launch of rubber-related testing institute

Following the launch of the Centre for Rubber Science and Technology (CRST) at the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU) in November, waste management organisation the  Recycling and... 

Industrial gas and chemicals provider stresses need for oxygen-based technologies

With oxygen constituting about 21% air and a gaseous-specific gravity of 1.1 kPa, industrial and specialty gas products and chemicals provider Air Products highlights the advantages and need for... 

Gas exploration provides clean alternative energy source

The Afro Energy joint venture initiative between South Africa-based company Badimo Gas and the Austrailia-based gas exploration company Kinetiko Energy is focusing on the monetisation of natural... 

Company provides a solution for sustainable power generation

Technology manufacturer and service provider Cummins Africa has made natural- gas-powered generator sets (gensets) available for the South African market as a more sustainable solution than the... 

Opportunities arise in the nonprecious metals royalty sector

LSE-listed resources royalties business Anglo Pacific Group tells Mining Weekly that there is “enormous growth potential” in the non-precious metals royalty space globally. “In terms of Anglo... 

Member association eager to meet African policymakers at Indaba

Australia-Africa Minerals & Energy Group (AAMEG) will promote the importance of the Australian resource industry across Africa at this year’s Investing in African Mining Indaba. AAMEG chief... 

Industry must avoid procrastination

SRK, a firm of consulting engineers and scientists, stresses the need for miners to look beyond the despair of the current commodities slump and start planning their next projects without delay. 

Service provider to highlight need for reliable power supply

The mining industry is battling resource challenges and the risks associated with secure power supply, coupled with projected utility costs, are undoubtedly prohibitive to industry’s profitability... 

Indaba aims to facilitate smooth travel, accommodation for delegates

To make travel arrangements as easy and convenient as possible for delegates, the Investing in African Mining Indaba has partnered with accommodation and tour provider Tour d’Afrique, State-run... 

Gold miner gearing up to start production

Intermediate gold producer Endeavour Mining plans to make a construction decision for its Houndé gold project, in Burkina Faso, in the first quarter of this year and intends to start construction... 

Supplier to feature LS250 MiniSonic in 2016

Despite the industry downturn, drilling services, drilling equipment and performance tooling provider Boart Longyear continues to invest in new product development and innovation in mining and... 

Indaba sponsor part of African and SA bank of the year

Local banking firm Nedbank Group has been acknowledged by The Banker Magazine and Financial Times as the 2015 Bank of the Year for Africa, as well as Bank of the Year for South Africa. Nedbank... 

Networking at every turn

Event organiser Mining Indaba recognises that one of the most critical functions of the Investing in African Mining Indaba conference is to create a platform that allows all those operating in the... 

KZN water pipeline project to be completed by mid-2017

Plans are on track for Phase 2 of Durban’s Western Aqueduct project, the city’s biggest-ever bulk water pipeline project, with completion expected by mid-2017, confirms eThekwini municipality water... 

Consulting firms appointed to conduct geotechnical investigations for LHWP

Engineering and environmental consulting firm Jeffares & Green’s (J&G’s) geotechnical division, in association with Lesotho consulting firm GWC Consulting Engineers, has been appointed to undertake... 

Rand Water receives delivery of new bridge crane technology

Demag Crane manufacturer and distributor Terex MHPS South Africa earlier this year supplied a R33-million turnkey solution to State-owned water utility Rand Water, which comprised the design,... 

Logistics platform launched to mitigate industry constraints

Deutsche Telekom information technology (IT) business T-Systems South Africa launched a SmartHub Logistics (SHL) platform in February, in Hamburg, in Germany, to mitigate the constraints that... 

Courier company launches consumer-friendly, interactive website

Specialised courier company Ram Hand to Hand Couriers, which is focused on the delivery of valuable cargo, has launched an interactive, e-commerce website to make it easier for consumers to use the... 

New freighter terminal officially inaugurated

Dubai-based cargo airline Emirates SkyCargo’s cargo terminal was officially inaugurated on November 10 by chairperson and CEO of Emirates Airline and Group Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum at... 

Structural engineer cuts costs but retains skills amid harsh environment

Structural engineering company Tass Engineering has streamlined its business by reducing expenses and concentrating on maintaining its skills set to remain competitive, despite a stagnant demand... 

Rope-access specialist successfully completes Eskom silo maintenance

Rope-access specialist Skyriders removed coal hangups and conducted high-pressure washing on the internal silo surfaces at one of State-owned power utility Eskom’s silos. The project started in... 

Producer prioritises sustainable concrete solutions

The demand for cement in South Africa dropped from a peak of around 16-million tons a year to about 14-million tons a year between 2014 and 2015, says Southern Africa’s largest concrete materials... 

Concrete cutter helps convert Cape Town building into museum and shopping centre

A historic Cape Town building is set to be transformed into a museum and shopping centre by late 2016, with the help of concrete cutting, coring and drilling company Concrete Worm. The Cape... 

Need for geotechnical investigations stressed

Structural engineers should base the design of a building, including its foundations, on detailed and official geotechnical investigations to ensure durable and cost-effective foundations, says... 

Company launches mobile app for collaborative construction platform

Pre-build, construction phase and post-build collaboration solutions provider Onsite Control Systems (OCS) in October launched a cross-platform mobile application (app) version of its OnSiteIMS... 

Consulting firm highlights consequences of industry challenges

A lack of adequate technical capacity in South Africa’s government departments is one of the most significant challenges currently facing the consulting engineering industry, says professional... 

BCCEI accredited by CCMA for nonparty disputes

The Bargaining Council for the Civil Engineering Industry (BCCEI) received accreditation in September from the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) to handle all its... 

Brick and block technology supports housing delivery in Tanzania

The National Housing Corporation (NHC) of Tanzania is partnering with brick- and block-making machine manufacturer Hydraform in the delivery of housing projects across more than 20 sites in the... 

Piling contractor completes two Swazi-based foundation jobs

Specialist geotechnical contractor Franki Africa completed two piled foundation contracts – for a new international conference centre (ICC) and a new five-star Fish Hotel – in the second quarter of... 

Sadara chemicals complex nears completion

Sadara, a joint venture (JV) developed by the Saudi Arabian Oil Company (Saudi Aramco) and The Dow Chemical Company, is currently in advanced stages of construction of the largest chemical complex... 

Alternative technology converts waste into energy source

Waste management solutions provider Interwaste – a member of the Institute of Waste Management of Southern Africa – is currently focusing on opportunities that allow for waste to be converted into... 

Company highlights air quality management regulations and changes

To ensure that it delivers its services with a focus on quality, experience and competency in an ever-changing professional and regulatory environment, environmental management company I-Cat... 

City of Johannesburg recognises green entrepreneurs

The winners of the R5-million Green City Startup Challenge was announced during an awards ceremony last month by Economic Development MMC Counsellor Ruby Mathang. In partnership with the University... 

Enviro solutions company combats hazardous waste

Recycling, waste and pest management company GreenSolution in September partnered with a sludge removal company to coordinate on-site sludge removal and filtration processes as part of its aim to... 

Sustainable solutions provided for hydroelectricity components

With a focus on using renewable-energy sources to produce green energy as a reliable source of electricity, power generation products provider Vert Energy provides sustainable solutions for... 

Stainless steel producer indicates local market pressures and challenges

Flat stainless steel products producer Columbus Stainless Steel expects its 2015 production at 500 000 t to remain similar to that of the past two years, says Columbus CEO Lucien Matthews, noting... 

Stainless steel Shark Rover manufactured for Discovery Channel shoot

Stainless Steel manufacturer Seascape Stainless Steel Services  – a Southern Africa Stainless Steel Development Association (Sassda) member – has developed a Stainless steel shark cage, the Shark... 

Stainless steel industry body predicts decrease in demand

Stainless steel industry association the Southern Africa Stainless Steel Development Association (Sassda) predicts a 5% to 10% decrease in  stainless steel apparent consumption for 2015 compared to... 

Quality and safety certification system increases product uptake

Distributor for the Band-It range of stainless steel clamping and identification systems Banding and ID Solutions Africa has noted positive market uptake for its stainless-steel strapping and... 

Stainless steel products supplied to Joburg projects

Metal finishes specialist Rimex Metals South Africa (SA) – a Southern Africa Stainless Steel Development Association (Sassda) member –¬ is continuously supplying stainless steel products and...