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Marleny Arnoldi

Marleny Arnoldi

Marleny Arnoldi is a Creamer Media Deputy Editor Online for Engineering News and Mining Weekly.

By Marleny Arnoldi

Manganese ore on conveyor

Marula starts shipping manganese from Larisoro mine to Mombasa port

28th June 2024

London- and South Africa-listed battery metals miner Marula Mining has successfully started manganese ore shipping from the Larisoro manganese mine, in Kenya. Marula is transporting about 1 000 t... 


Nersa approves tariff increases for new financial year, City Power unpacks higher charges

28th June 2024

The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) has approved the tariff applications of 178 licenced electricity distributors, including municipal and private distributors, for the 2024/25... 


Marriott Hotel, in Melrose Arch

SolarSaver showcases innovations of its latest solar installation in Melrose Arch precinct

28th June 2024

Energy company SolarSaver has successfully completed a solar installation at the Marriott Hotel Melrose Arch and the African Pride Hotel, both of which are based in the Melrose Arch precinct in... 


Hive Hydrogen GM Colin Loubser

Hive Hydrogen to boost Gqeberha economy

28th June 2024

Energy company Hive Hydrogen’s incoming R105-billion green ammonia plant in the Coega Industrial Development Zone, in Gqeberha, will create major opportunities for green industrial development and... 


Speakers who participated in Creamer Media's ESG in Mining webinar

Experts unpack the evolution of ESG across the mining value chain

27th June 2024

Environmental, social and governance (ESG) has evolved to being driven by external factors such as shareholder activism and investor confidence, rather than regulatory frameworks, finds a panel... 


The WTO logo on a building

South African govt, stakeholders seek further WTO support in citrus industry's battle with the EU

26th June 2024

The South African government and industry organisations have requested that two panels be established at a meeting of the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) to... 


Limes

Citrus Academy launches targeted skills training programme

26th June 2024

Nonprofit training organisation the Citrus Academy has introduced a new Citrus SuperPower programme with which it aims to develop the skills and knowledge of supervisors, open new growth and... 


Matla power station

Eskom reports arrest of copper cable thief at Matla

26th June 2024

State-owned power utility Eskom has apprehended a suspected copper cable thief at the Matla power station after security officers discovered the individual during routine search duties. The... 


Smart electricity meter

Cape Town nears completion of prepaid meter upgrade ahead of deadline

25th June 2024

The City of Cape Town is nearing the successful completion of an electricity meter upgrade programme across the city ahead of the December deadline, when the current prepaid electricity metering... 


Tinned seafood

Massmart funds seafood sampling research at Wits

25th June 2024

Retail group Massmart will sponsor Honours level postgraduate research in the University of Witwatersrand’s (Wits’) Department of Molecular and Cell Biology aimed at improving the technique used to... 


Sugarcane

SA Canegrowers implores new Tongaat owners to pay outstanding levies

25th June 2024

Following the Competition Commission recommendation that the Competition Commission approve Vision consortium’s proposed takeover of embattled sugar producer Tongaat Hulett, industry body SA... 


Laptop

WEF highlights AI, cooling solutions, genomics, carbon capture as top emerging technologies

25th June 2024

The World Economic Forum (WEF) has identified the ten technologies with the greatest potential to make a positive impact in the world in the next three to five years. The WEF unpacks these... 


Kodal drilling operation

Kodal confirms lithium extension into Boumou prospect on Bougouni licence

25th June 2024

Aim-listed lithium developer Kodal Minerals has confirmed further mineralised extensions on the Boumou prospect, within the Bougouni lithium project, in Mali. The company has determined that... 


Hyprop property

Hyprop expects higher full-year tenant revenue in South Africa, Eastern Europe

24th June 2024

Shopping centre-focused real estate investment trust Hyprop Investments continues to make progress on key priorities having been set for the 2024 financial year ending June 30, including... 


BLSA CEO Busi Mavuso

Mavuso says incoming Ministers must have integrity, competency

24th June 2024

Re-elected President Cyril Ramaphosa’s promise to build a government that is “capable and honest” will depend on new Ministers being able to put party politics aside and focus on getting the job... 


RCL vegan foods

RCL expects 75% y/y growth in headline earnings

24th June 2024

JSE-listed consumer goods group RCL Foods expects to report a 75% year-on-year increase in headline earnings per share (HEPS) for the financial year ending June 30, supported by higher earnings in... 


Tractor in field

El Niño dries up South Africa’s agricultural business confidence for the second quarter

24th June 2024

The Agricultural Business Chamber of South Africa (Agbiz) and Industrial Development Corporation’s Agribusiness Confidence Index (ACI) reached a 15-year low of 38 points in the second quarter of... 


Tucano mine, in Brazil

ICMM suggests tax reforms to drive greater investment to meet demand for metals and minerals

21st June 2024

Mining organisation ICMM says its members paid corporate income tax (CIT) and royalties of $54.2-billion last year, employed 561 800 people and paid $39-billion in wages. About $187-billion was... 


IEA executive director Fatih Birol

Global renewables pledges fall short of COP28 targets

21st June 2024

Although Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) are key to decarbonisation, current NDCs only amount to 1 300 GW, or 12%, of the renewable energy capacity needed to meet the objective of... 


vanadium crystals

Mokopane takeover sanctioned

14th June 2024

The Competition Commission has approved the acquisition by Southern Point Resources (SPR) Fund I of Mokopane, the holding company for a mining right in South Africa’s Limpopo province. SPR Fund I... 


Natref refinery

Commission approves Prax’s acquisition of Natref

14th June 2024

The Competition Commission has conditionally approved a proposed transaction between Prax South Africa and the National Petroleum Refiners of South Africa (Natref), whereby the former intends to... 


Oranges

Orange export volumes to be lower than initially expected

14th June 2024

The Citrus Growers’ Association of Southern Africa (CGA) has revised downward its estimates for Navel orange exports this season to 22-million 15 kg cartons. The association initially expected... 


Africa map

Global growth will not exceed pre-pandemic levels until 2026 at least – World Bank

11th June 2024

The World Bank expects the global economy to stabilise for the first time in three years, but at a level that is still weak by historical standards. In its latest ‘Global Economic Prospects’... 


Kamoa-Kakula, in DRC

Kamoa-Kakula Phase 3 concentrator achieves first production ahead of schedule

11th June 2024

Canada-headquartered miner Ivanhoe Mines has achieved first concentrate production at the Kamoa-Kakula operation’s Phase 3 concentrator, in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The Phase 3... 


Oriole starts delayed Phase 5 drilling at Cameroon project

11th June 2024

Aim-listed Oriole Resources has advised of a number of logistical challenges hampering a Phase 5 drilling programme on the main mineral resource area of its Bibemi gold project, in Cameroon.... 


Premier factory

Food manufacturer Premier reports higher operating profit, cash generation

11th June 2024

JSE-listed fast-moving consumer goods manufacturer Premier Group has reported a robust set of results for the year ended March 31, with an 18.6% year-on-year increase in earnings before interest,... 


Sacci logo

Sacci records dip in BCI over April, May as elections unfolded

11th June 2024

The South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Sacci) says the lead up to the national and provincial elections on May 29 had a notable effect on business confidence during April and May, with... 


KZN floods 2022

Natural disasters emerge as top risk consideration for professionals in construction, property

11th June 2024

Thirty-eight percent of 3 000 risk management professionals and business leaders agree that natural catastrophes, fire and explosion risks are emerging as primary concerns in the engineering,... 


Hive Hydrogen GM Colin Loubser

Hive Hydrogen investment propels more economic opportunities in Gqeberha

10th June 2024

Energy company Hive Hydrogen’s incoming R105-billion green ammonia plant in the Coega Industrial Development Zone, in Gqeberha, will create major opportunities for green industrial development and... 


Jendamark CEO Quinton Uren

Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber launches think tank to drive job creation in ‘bay of opportunity’

10th June 2024

One of the country’s most active business organisations the Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber (NMBBC) has launched a Local Economy Reinvention Think Tank, marking another step in its vision of... 


Omnia CEO Seelan Gobalsamy

Agriculture, mining remain growth areas for Omnia, despite difficult operating environment

10th June 2024

JSE-listed chemicals group Omnia has reported a 10% decrease in operating profit to R1.7-billion for the financial year ended March 31, saying this reflected volatile market conditions and global... 


Matla power station

Eskom confirms conviction of suspect found tampering with infrastructure at Matla

5th June 2024

State-owned power utility Eskom reports that one of the two accused suspects in a case involving critical infrastructure tampering has been convicted at the Kriel Magistrate Court and sentenced to... 


Tucano mine, in Brazil

ICMM suggests tax reforms to drive greater investment to meet metals, minerals demand

5th June 2024

Mining organisation ICMM says its members paid corporate income tax (CIT) and royalties of $54.2-billion last year, employed 561 800 people and paid $39-billion in wages. About $187-billion was... 


Tirupati clarifies rationale of certain corporate actions amid minority shareholder pressure

5th June 2024

London-listed emerging graphite miner Tirupati Graphite has, in a statement to shareholders on June 5, explained its rationale for appointing certain board members rather than those suggested by a... 


Two rand with flag background

Business confidence ticked up ahead of elections but more is needed to spur investment

5th June 2024

The Rand Merchant Bank (RMB) and Bureau for Economic Research (BER) Business Confidence Index (BCI) increased by five points to 35% in the second quarter of the year ahead of the national... 


A person holding a stack of banknotes

Unctad outlines reforms to avoid impending global public debt crisis

5th June 2024

Global body UN Trade and Development (Unctad) has urged action to deal with the alarming surge of global debt and proposed reforms to international finance systems to safeguard “a prosperous future... 


Sugarcane field

New SA Canegrowers chair calls on govt to fulfil its promise of a sugar tax review

5th June 2024

With major sugar mills remaining in business rescue and a possible increase in the Health Promotion Levy (HPL), or sugar tax, still looming, the sustainability of the sugar industry remains under... 


Guascor Energy 56HM stationary gas engine

Decentral completes installation of gas-powered minigrid for manufacturer in Pretoria

4th June 2024

Distributed energy solutions company Decentral Energy has installed a 1.3 MW stationary gas engine and diesel generator at a fast-moving consumer goods manufacturer’s premises, in Rosslyn,... 


Koeberg nuclear power station

NNR hosts new round of talks with public over Koeberg’s life extension

4th June 2024

The National Nuclear Regulator (NNR) has started with another round of hearings on June 3, owing to concerns about the last consultation process having been insufficient. The regulator conceded... 


IEA executive director Fatih Birol

Global renewable-energy commitments fall short of COP28 targets

4th June 2024

Although Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) are key to decarbonisation, current NDCs only amount to 1 300 GW, or 12%, of the renewable energy capacity needed to meet the objective of... 


Rainbow frozen chicken pack

RCL proceeding with Rainbow unbundling as a standalone listed business

4th June 2024

JSE-listed consumer goods group RCL Foods has received approval from its directors to unbundle and separately list the Rainbow Chicken business on the JSE. RCL first announced its intent to... 


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