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Sabrina Jardim

Sabrina Jardim

Sabrina Jardim is a Creamer Media Online Writer for Engineering News and Mining Weekly.

By Sabrina Jardim

Standard Bank head of power Rentia van Tonder

South Africa needs significantly more energy supply to support future growth

29th October 2024

South Africa will only meet its current energy demand requirement by 2040, according to a report by Standard Bank and Cresco Group. The market assessment of South Africa indicates solar PV nd wind... 


Sylvania reports 12% q/q production increase at SDO

29th October 2024

Aim-listed Sylvania Platinum’s Sylvania Dump Operations (SDO), in South Africa, has produced 19 160 oz of platinum, palladium, rhodium and gold (4E) platinum group metal (PGM) in the quarter ended... 


SAWEA says public procurement programme reforms a step in the right direction

29th October 2024

The South African Wind Energy Association (SAWEA) has acknowledged the key interventions to reform the public procurement programme announced by Electricity and Energy Minister Kgosientsho... 


Resolute reports mixed quarter amid heavy rainfalls at Mako

29th October 2024

ASX-listed gold miner Resolute Mining has reported a mixed performance for the quarter ended September 30, as unprecedented rains affected mining operations at Mako, in Senegal, and the oxide... 


Etana Energy CEO Evan Rice

Renewables, wheeling agreements could help local manufacturers

29th October 2024

The success of the manufacturing sector, which plays an important role in economic development and is important for job creation, depends on reliable, stable and affordable energy supply.... 


African countries urged to invest in critical minerals beneficiation

29th October 2024

Africa has the potential to play a significant role in the global energy transition, given its endowment of critical minerals such as lithium and cobalt; however, realising the full potential of... 


Caracal granted mining licence for Tanzania project

29th October 2024

London-listed Caracal Gold has been granted a mining licence for the Kanegele project, in Tanzania. Following the formal application of two mining licences submitted in December 2023, Caracal... 


Meeting final six FATF action items a ‘difficult challenge’ – Treasury

28th October 2024

National Treasury has welcomed the progress made by all agencies in ensuring South Africa now meets 16 of the 22 action items required for the country to exit the Financial Action Task Force (FATF)... 


Lexington appoints consultancy to establish exploration target for Bothaville project

28th October 2024

Aim-listed Lexington Gold has appointed geological consultancy firm Dunrose Trading 186 – trading as Shango Solutions –  to review all historical exploration undertaken on certain South African... 


An image depicting gold on a scale

Akobo reports gold output of nearly 3 kg for October

28th October 2024

Gold exploration and mining company Akobo Minerals has reported total production of 2.83 kg of gold at its Segele mine, in Ethiopia, in October. Akobo says this marks a significant milestone in... 


Octodec announces dual role for Erasmus as it positions itself for growth

28th October 2024

JSE-listed real estate investment trust (Reit) Octodec Investments has announced that incoming executive FD and debt officer Riaan Erasmus will also assume the position of deputy CEO, with effect... 


Dr Crispian Olver

Ramaphosa appoints Olver as new PCC deputy chairperson

28th October 2024

President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Dr Crispian Olver as the new deputy chairperson of the Presidential Climate Commission (PCC), with effect from January 1, 2025. This follows the retirement... 


World Odyssey cruise liner

TNPA expecting 268 passenger liners this cruise season

28th October 2024

The docking of the World Odyssey at the Port of Cape Town signifies the beginning of South Africa’s cruise season, which will see the docking and sailing of 268 passenger liners at the commercial... 


L2D chief commercial officer José Snyders

L2D makes strides in sustainability, reports retail portfolio healthy

25th October 2024

As part of its sustainability efforts, Liberty 2 Degrees (L2D) expects to complete its solar energy rollout of 17 MW across its retail centres by the end of 2025, which will reduce its overall... 


Standard Bank behavioural science and innovation head Shalia Naidoo

Evolving retail landscapes call for greater emphasis on convenience, consumer experience

25th October 2024

Amid evolving consumer trends in the retail space, physical retail has witnessed a resurgence in recent years, while online shopping has decreased globally this year, Standard Bank behavioural... 


CGS provides expert insights on critical minerals

CGS provides expert insights on critical minerals

25th October 2024

While South Africa is well positioned to take advantage of the opportunities afforded by the increasing demand for critical minerals globally, issues such as the need for skills development,... 


GoSolr CEO Andrew Middleton

GoSolr report highlights role of solar in mitigating climate change

22nd October 2024

Amid the escalating need for sustainability practices across various industries, solar power is poised to play a key role in securing long-term, sustainable solutions for South Africa, not only for... 


ArcelorMittal South Africa works to address skills gap through artisan training

18th October 2024

With South Africa facing a critical shortage of skilled and qualified artisans and engineers, steel producer ArcelorMittal South Africa’s (AMSA’s) fully Quality Council for Trades and Occupations-... 


Forum discusses public transport challenges, opportunities

16th October 2024

Though South African public transport has historically been underfunded and infrastructure under-maintained, the democratic government has learned valuable lessons that can guide future planning... 


New finance series launched to assist female-led SMMEs

16th October 2024

The African Development Bank (AfDB), the African Guarantee Fund (AGF) and the Banking Association South Africa (Basa) launched the Affirmative Action for Women in Africa (Afawa) Finance Series... 


Harmony Gold CEO and executive director Peter Steenkamp

Steenkamp reflects on mining career

11th October 2024

With plans to step down at the end of the year, following a successful career in the mining sector, Harmony Gold CEO and executive director Peter Steenkamp has reflected on his career. In a... 


Anglo American Platinum CEO Craig Miller

PGMs to have long-term future despite short-term challenges

11th October 2024

Despite having important applications in sectors such as electronics, technology and jewellery, PGMs have faced significant challenges as a sector, which are expected to persist over the short... 


DFC commits a $40m facility to energy aggregator and trader GreenCo

11th October 2024

Africa GreenCo Group (GreenCo), an energy aggregator and trader in Southern Africa, has partnered with the US International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) to promote increased renewable... 


Contractor conducting soil resistivity test at the SANSA Matjiesfontein site.

SANSA, NASA to establish an antenna facility in the Western Cape

11th October 2024

The South African National Space Agency (SANSA) has signed an agreement with the US National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to establish a NASA antenna facility at the Matjiesfontein... 


WWF South Africa CEO Dr Morné du Plessis

WWF data shows significant decline in monitored wildlife populations

11th October 2024

The average size of monitored wildlife populations has declined by 73% in the 50 years from 1970 to 2020, global conservation organisation the World Wide Fund for Nature’s (WWF’s) latest Living... 


An image depicting the DigiMine

How DigiMine is building next generation of tech-savvy, socially aware mining engineers

11th October 2024

As the global mining industry increasingly adopts technology, such as AI and automation, partnerships between academia and industry are poised to play a pivotal role in ensuring the continuous... 


An image depicting the DigiMine

How DigiMine is building next generation of tech-savvy, socially aware mining engineers

11th October 2024

As the global mining industry increasingly adopts technology, such as AI and automation, partnerships between academia and industry are poised to play a pivotal role in ensuring the continuous... 


Department of Science and Innovation (DSI) and the National Research Foundation (NRF) Centre of Excellence in Integrated Mineral and Energy Resource Analysis (Cimera) director Professor Nicola Wagner

Summit to highlight the role of Africa’s critical minerals in the energy transition

9th October 2024

Amid an increasing demand for critical minerals globally, the second edition of the African Critical Minerals Summit (ACMS) – held in partnership with the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy... 


Blencowe receives global MSP accreditation

8th October 2024

London-listed Blencowe Resources has received full Mineral Services Partnership (MSP) accreditation for its Orom-Cross graphite project, in Uganda. The MSP, a global initiative backed by 14... 


Akobo Minerals produces first gold bar at Segele

8th October 2024

Gold exploration and mining company Akobo Minerals has produced the first gold bar from its Segele mine, in Ethiopia. The company says this significant milestone marks the beginning of gold... 


EWSETA joins German delegation at energy training centre

EWSETA joins German delegation at energy training centre

8th October 2024

 After being transformed from a rundown residential property in Benoni, Gauteng, into a ‘cutting-edge’ energy training centre, the Institute of Energy Professionals Africa’s (IEPA’s) International... 


Atlantic Lithium granted mine operating permit for Ewoyaa

8th October 2024

The Minerals Commission of Ghana has issued a mine operating permit in respect of Atlantic Lithium’s flagship Ewoyaa project. The mine operating permit serves as the final regulatory approval... 


Nordex head of sales Africa David Moncasi

Nordex joins industry in call for swift approval of curtailment framework

8th October 2024

Wind turbine manufacturer Nordex South Africa has joined the country’s wind industry members in calling for the swift approval of a curtailment framework. In an October 8 media release, Nordex says... 


 Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe

South Africa remains attractive mining investment destination – Mantashe

4th October 2024

Despite the South African mining industry having recorded two months of decline in production across some sectors such as coal and iron-ore, Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe... 


WIDELY USED Tru-Trac belt scales are in operation across Africa including in countries like Namibia, Zimbabwe, Mali and Tanzania

Scales provide precise, reliable measuring

4th October 2024

With a focus on improving the performance, and increasing the reliability, of operations, Tru-Trac Rollers, a conveyor belt solutions manufacturer and supplier of the Tru-Trac conveyor belt scales,... 


Conference discusses importance of defining ESG, establishing good governance

3rd October 2024

While environmental, social and governance (ESG) has risen in prominence globally, the concept has become too broad, opening it up to uncertainty and criticism, Genesis Analytics partner Ryan Short... 


Deputy environment minister stresses the importance of PPPs in sustainability initiatives

1st October 2024

With climate change, resource scarcity and socioeconomic disparities facing South Africa, adopting sustainable practices can help reduce carbon footprints, conserve natural resources and create... 


ArcelorMittal South Africa works to address skills gap through artisan training

1st October 2024

With South Africa facing a critical shortage of skilled and qualified artisans and engineers, steel producer ArcelorMittal South Africa’s (AMSA’s) fully Quality Council for Trades and Occupations-... 


Omnia employees receive R45m payout through broad-based share scheme

30th September 2024

JSE-listed chemicals group Omnia Holdings this week announced the vesting of its broad-based employee share scheme, amounting to R45-million.  Omnia says the scheme, established in 2021, gave 300... 


Jupiter remains focused on optimising operations, furthering ESG initiatives

30th September 2024

While market conditions for manganese are expected to remain challenging in the short term, the longer-term outlook for sustained growth in the demand for manganese is strong, says ASX-listed... 


MC Mining reports widened losses

30th September 2024

Coal miner MC Mining has reported loss after tax of $14.6-million for the financial year ended June 30, a 232% increase on the $4.4-million loss reported for the previous financial year. Non-cash... 


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