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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

Gauteng Growth and Development Agency acting group CEO Saki Zamxaka

DBSA hosts African delegates as govt drives energy investment mission

15th July 2024

With the African continent being home to the majority of the 700-million people worldwide with no access to electricity and clean cooking technology, energy investment in the region is deemed... 


William Gumede

GNU should ensure more consensus, accountability 

12th July 2024

The formation of the national Government of National Unity (GNU) has seemingly created a positive and optimistic mood among investors and society, but the onus is on coalition parties to... 


EV Bus

Electric buses may not be a justified public transport endeavour – Zutari

12th July 2024

Talk of alternative energy technology and fuels has increased in frequency and prominence among stakeholders in the transport industry, with both the public and private sectors having made... 


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Mining companies, suppliers team up to advance evolving ESG goals

12th July 2024

The South African mining industry continues to be a key contributor to the fiscus, with local producers and suppliers paying about R14-billion in royalties and R90-billion in taxes in the year... 


Laptop

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

12th July 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... 


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Mining companies, suppliers team up to advance evolving ESG goals

12th July 2024

The South African mining industry continues to be a key contributor to the fiscus, with local producers and suppliers paying about R14-billion in royalties and R90-billion in taxes in the year... 


e-bikes

Lecturer proposes e-bikes as a solution to rapid urbanisation, decarbonisation in cities

11th July 2024

With traditional public mass transportation changing and more mobility alternatives arising, University of Johannesburg researcher and lecturer Mpho Gololo has suggested electric bicycles, or... 


Minibus taxi

Student unpacks key considerations for minibus electrification countrywide

11th July 2024

Electrifying South Africa’s large minibus industry would greatly reduce carbon emission in the transport industry and contribute to more organised operations, University of Cape Town civil... 


Gold-backed ETF inflows in Asia reached a record in the first half of this year

9th July 2024

Global gold exchange-traded funds (ETFs) recorded inflows for two consecutive months to end-June, with Asian buying offsetting outflows in North America. Gold-backed ETFs attracted $1.4-billion of... 


Cape Town consultancy launches community engagement platform for large-scale projects

9th July 2024

Cape Town-based sustainability consultancy Cultiver Group has launched a community engagement platform called ENGAGE!, which is aimed at helping ensure inclusivity and lower social risk for... 


Farm irrigation system

Water attorney unpacks water-use right considerations for the agriculture sector

9th July 2024

In a webinar hosted by Agriculture South Africa’s (Agri SA’s) Natural Resource Centre of Excellence, agriculture-water attorney and professional valuer Adriaan Groenewald unpacked some of the... 


Candle during loadshedding

Eskom implements load reduction in seven provinces, but loadshedding remains suspended

9th July 2024

With continued cold winter weather, increasing electricity theft and the indiscriminate use of electricity, the issue of network overloading has resurfaced in seven of South Africa’s provinces,... 


Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa

Ramokgopa warns of distribution challenges, plans more renewables rounds

8th July 2024

Despite Eskom having made progress on improving the country’s energy availability factor (EAF), lowering the unplanned capacity loss factor (UCLF) and achieving 100 consecutive days without... 


Covid-19 vaccine

Commission decides not to escalate Johnson & Johnson case to the Tribunal

5th July 2024

The Competition Commission has decided not to prosecute a complaint of alleged anticompetitive conduct that was initiated against pharmaceuticals group Johnson & Johnson and its subsidiary Janssen... 


Uranium oxide

Niger govt takes back Madaouela mining right from GoviEx

5th July 2024

The government of Niger has issued TSX-V-listed GoviEx Uranium with a letter, stating that it no longer has rights over the perimeter of the Madaouela mining permit. GoviEx operated the project and... 


Potash ore

Emmerson submits optimised ESIA for approval, advances patents and crop trials

5th July 2024

Morocco-focused Emmerson has submitted an updated environmental- and social-impact assessment (ESIA) incorporating optimisation from the Khemisset Multimineral Process (KMP) that the company has... 


Coega SEZ

Coega secures approval for first-ever public sector limited recourse capital transaction

4th July 2024

In support of special economic zone (SEZ) operator Coega Development Corporation’s ambitious renewable energy programme, the National Treasury has approved a limited recourse capital transaction –... 


Nickel refining

Katoro appoints Cullen interim CEO

4th July 2024

Aim-listed Katoro Gold has appointed Patrick Cullen as interim CEO, to guide development of the Haneti nickel and gold project, in Tanzania. He succeeds Louis Coetzee who stepped down from the... 


Worker driving forklift

Minerals Council welcomes small input cost decrease for the mining sector in May

4th July 2024

Industry body the Minerals Council South Africa says mining input costs rose by 6.6% year-on-year in May, marking a 0.6 percentage point decrease compared with April. The decrease is a positive... 


Petra Diamonds' Cullinan mine, in South Africa

Petra Diamonds concludes last sales cycle for FY24, generates higher revenue

4th July 2024

London-listed Petra Diamonds has generated $38-million of revenue in its seventh tender cycle for the year, having sold 337 064 ct. This brings revenue for the 2024 financial year to... 


Stellenbosch University immunologist Professor Clive Gray

Harry Oppenheimer Fellowship Award recognises vital HIV research of Stellenbosch immunologist

4th July 2024

The Oppenheimer Memorial Trust (OMT) has awarded its prestigious Harry Oppenheimer Fellowship Award to Stellenbosch University immunologist Professor Clive Gray. Each year the award recognises... 


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Rio Tinto increases shareholding in emerging graphite miner Sovereign to 19.7%

3rd July 2024

Diversified mining group Rio Tinto will increase its shareholding in ASX- and Aim-listed Sovereign Metals to 19.76%. Rio exercised just under 35-million share options to acquire the same number... 


Wheat in hand

Grain SA highlights crucial points of focus for new agriculture, land reform Ministers

3rd July 2024

Industry body Grain SA says it eagerly anticipates depoliticised government service delivery following the election of new political leaders and Cabinet members. Grain SA expects the Government... 


Nersa plans to appeal High Court ruling in AfriForum ‘unlawful’ tariff increase case

2nd July 2024

The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) plans to appeal a court order issued by the Pretoria High Court in a case brought forward by nonprofit civil rights organisation AfriForum.... 


RFA CEO Gavin Kelly

RFA concerned about lack of transport experience with new Ministers at DoT

2nd July 2024

While industry bodies such as Agri SA and the Minerals Council South Africa have welcomed the Ministerial appointments or reappointments to the departments that concern them, the Road Freight... 


South African flag

Treasury says South Africa is making progress with measures to exit greylisting

2nd July 2024

The National Treasury says it is satisfied with the outcomes of intergovernmental body the Financial Action Task Force’s (FATF’s) plenary meeting outcomes, despite South Africa not being likely to... 


123 ct Type II white diamond recovered from Letšeng mine

Gem Diamonds recovers 123 ct diamond from Letšeng

2nd July 2024

London-listed Gem Diamonds has recovered a 123.20 ct Type II white diamond from the Letšeng mine, in Lesotho. This marks the eighth diamond greater than 100 ct in size that the company has... 


Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe

Minerals Council reiterates mining industry priorities as it welcomed Mantashe’s reappointment

2nd July 2024

Industry body the Minerals Council South Africa has welcomed the reappointment of Gwede Mantashe as Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister, with this Ministry having been separated from that of... 


Orion to undertake placement, share purchase plan

1st July 2024

ASX-listed Orion Minerals has secured firm commitments for a placement of new ordinary shares to sophisticated and professional investors to raise A$7.7-million, or R92.3-million. About... 


Macadamia farm in South Africa

Agriculture sector upbeat about Steenhuisen’s appointment as Minister

1st July 2024

Industry body Agri SA has welcomed Democratic Alliance leader John Steenhuisen’s appointment as the new Agriculture Minister, as well as Mzwanele Nyhontso’s appointment as Land Reform and Rural... 


Gypsum stacks at Phalaborwa project

Rainbow signs royalty, equity agreement with Ecora, raising $10m for Phalaborwa studies

1st July 2024

London-listed Rainbow Rare Earths has signed a share placing and royalty agreement with fellow-listed Ecora Resources, raising $10-million for Rainbow to proceed with studies at the Phalaborwa rare... 


MC Mining signs R20m loan agreement with shareholder

28th June 2024

Coal miner MC Mining has entered into a R20-million, or $1.1-million, loan facility with South Africa-based private company Dendocept for working capital purposes. Dendocept has a 6.8% shareholding... 


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... 


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