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South Africa must prioritise decarbonisation, as $1.5bn of exports to EU are at risk
2nd March 2023 By: Schalk Burger

South Africa should prioritise its decarbonisation strategy, as it has a carbon intensity much higher than most countries, and $1.5-billion of exports to the European Union (EU) are at risk in the... 


On average, South Africa exports $1.4-billion a year of products from sectors covered by the EU's CBAM, including the iron and steel sector
EU carbon border tariffs could knock $16bn off Africa’s yearly GDP
15th February 2023 By: Terence Creamer

Concern is growing in South Africa and across Africa about the implications of the European Union’s (EU’s) decision to proceed with the implementation of a carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM)... 


ArcelorMittal South Africa CEO Kobus Verster
ArcelorMittal moves ahead with 200 MW Vanderbijl renewables project, studies third-party rail access
9th February 2023 By: Terence Creamer

ArcelorMittal South Africa (AMSA) expects initial construction work on a 200 MW renewable-energy plant in Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng, to begin during the fourth quarter of 2023, with a feasibility... 


A man wearing a  blue overall with the BMG logo on servicing a Danfoss drive
New drives added to extensive portfolio
27th January 2023 By: Halima Frost

Advanced engineering manufacturer Danfoss has successfully added its IC2 and IC7 drives, released in the final quarter of last year, to its existing VLT and VACON range of drives. The drives will... 


A drive braking system manufactured by local cmpany Ringspann
New brake series available in sub-Saharan Africa
27th January 2023 By: Halima Frost

The new MV industrial brake series from power transmission component manufacturer and distributor RINGSPANN South Africa has an innovative locking mechanism and applies clamping forces of up to 25... 


AMSA steel
AMSA warns of lower full-year earnings amid global, domestic headwinds
24th January 2023 By: Darren Parker

The JSE share price of steel producer ArcelorMittal South Africa (AMSA) fell by nearly 22% on January 24, after it warned of lower profits for the financial year ended December 31, 2022. In a... 


Cutting coal mine methane offers steelmakers quick climate win
23rd January 2023 By: Bloomberg

Steel manufacturers should work with coal producers to curb methane leaks from mines to reduce the overall warming impact from making the alloy, according to a report from energy think tank Ember.... 


Barnes Group CEO Doron Barnes at the project construction site at Scaw Union Junction
R3bn Scaw project is South Africa’s first flat-steel investment in decades
7th December 2022 By: Terence Creamer

Construction tower cranes have been something of a rare sight on the Germiston skyline over the past few decades as the once-thriving industrial hub has faced severe deindustrialisation headwinds.... 


Image of Anglo American's nuGen fuel-cell truck
Anglo’s fuel-cell truck operating ‘akin to its diesel counterpart’
5th December 2022 By: Irma Venter

Anglo American’s big nuGen hydrogen-powered truck is currently functioning “akin in operation and cost to its diesel counterpart”, says Anglo American market development principal Fahmida Smith.... 


Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Ebrahim Patel
Six-month ban imposed on export of copper scrap as South Africa seeks to combat theft
30th November 2022 By: Terence Creamer

The South African government has imposed a six-month ban on the export of copper and copper-alloy scrap, as well as most ferrous scrap as part of the first phase of a three-phase intervention... 


Global steel production for October flat year-on-year
22nd November 2022 By: Simone Liedtke

Global crude steel production for the 64 countries reporting to the World Steel Association (worldsteel) was 147.3-million tonnes in October – the same level as reported for October 2021. Africa... 


The Impact Catalyst launches in Mpumalanga
21st November 2022 By: Donna Slater

Large-scale, socioeconomic development initiative driver The Impact Catalyst was launched in Mpumalanga on November 21 to promote initiatives designed to leverage collaboration to deliver a... 


Seifsa, Memsa celebrate excellence in the metals and engineering sectors
18th November 2022 By: Darren Parker

The Steel and Engineering Industries Federation of Southern Africa (Seifsa), in partnership with the Mining Equipment Manufacturers of South Africa (Memsa), hosted the yearly Metals and Engineering... 


Doubt remains as to whether Steel Master Plan can rescue the steel industry
Doubt remains as to whether Steel Master Plan can rescue the steel industry
15th November 2022 By: Simone Liedtke

The World Steel Association has lowered its forecast for global steel demand for this year, anticipating that demand will contract by 2.3% as the global economy struggles with macroeconomic... 


Two workers assembling a valve on the floor, wearing PPE and using hand held tools
Specialist awarded testing, maintenance contract
11th November 2022 By: Halima Frost

Industrial valves and pumps specialist Brimis Engineering was awarded a major service contract for the maintenance, refurbishment and testing of boiler safety valves for a power generating plant... 


Al Gore addressing delegates at COP27
World’s carbon dioxide hotspots pinpointed by Al Gore-backed climate project
9th November 2022 By: Bloomberg

A consortium of dozens of research nonprofits on Wednesday launched a free online platform that details greenhouse gas emissions around the world across 20 economic sectors. Climate Trace, which... 


Steel decarbonisation progressing steadily
21st October 2022 By: Schalk Burger

Efforts to decarbonise steelmaking include the deployment of new technologies to existing and new steel plants, and changing the format of raw materials, as well as how raw materials are mined,... 


AMSA has launched its ArcelorMittal Rail and Structures facility in eMalahleni
AMSA showcases local production plans at newly launched rail, structures facility
20th October 2022 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Steel producer ArcelorMittal South Africa (AMSA) on October 20 launched its newly acquired ArcelorMittal Rail and Structures (AMRAS) facility. This follows the successful acquisition of the former... 


Global steel industry body expects 2.3% contraction in demand this year
19th October 2022 By: Schalk Burger

Global industry organisation the World Steel Association (worldsteel) forecasts that steel demand will contract by 2.3% this year to reach 1.80-billion tonnes. It adds that steel demand will,... 


A flat steel coil being rolled at the Saldanha Works before it was mothballed
Sasol, ArcelorMittal study green hydrogen, carbon capture projects for Saldanha and Vanderbijlpark
18th October 2022 By: Terence Creamer

JSE-listed group Sasol and ArcelorMittal South Africa (AMSA) have announced a joint development agreement to advance studies into two potential green-economy projects, including the potential... 


Keitumetse Moumakoe
Opinion: Transnet strike threatens to be the final nail in the coffin for large bore steel pipe exports to the US
17th October 2022

In this opinion piece, Steel Tube Export Association of South Africa (Steasa) CEO Keitumetse Moumakoe writes about the devastating impact the current Transnet strike is expected to have on South... 


Photo of an iron-ore mining operation in Australia's Pilbara
Iron-ore outlook clouded by global demand woes, supply risks
14th October 2022 By: Reuters

Iron-ore prices are on track to end 2022 at their lowest in the last three or four years and will probably languish next year as well, with China and Europe cutting steel output, while pressure... 


Trident Steel
Aveng confirms R700m deal to sell Trident after ‘protracted and difficult’ disposal process
5th October 2022 By: Terence Creamer

JSE-listed Aveng has entered into an agreement to sell Trident Steel as a going concern for R700-million, following what it acknowledges to have been a “protracted and difficult” disposal process... 


Photo of a steel blast furnace
Rio Tinto, Shougang to collaborate on finding low-carbon solutions in the steel value chain
22nd September 2022 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Diversifed miner Rio Tinto and Chinese steel producer Shougang Group have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to promote research, design and implementation of low-carbon solutions for the... 


A photo of renewable vs coal-fired power
International collaboration critical to accelerate transition to sustainable energy future
20th September 2022 By: Schalk Burger

Intergovernmental organisation the International Energy Agency (IEA) in its 'Breakthrough Agenda Report 2022' says international collaboration will be critical to successfully transition to... 


AMSA, Competition Commission agree to payment plan for outstanding funds under 2016 settlement
12th September 2022 By: Schalk Burger

Steel producer ArcelorMittal South Africa (AMSA) says it has agreed to a payment plan with the Competition Commission, subject to confirmation by the Competition Tribunal, for the payment of... 


Hydrogen key part of green economy, but as part of diversified energy ecosystem
7th September 2022 By: Schalk Burger

While hydrogen is expected to become a key element of the green economy worldwide, owing to the need to significantly reduce greenhouse-gas emissions to limit climate change within a short space of... 


Nigeria to pay $496m to settle claims over steel plants
5th September 2022 By: Reuters

Nigeria has agreed to pay $496-million to settle a multi-billion dollar claim from Global Steel Holdings Ltd following the termination of a contract to upgrade the country's steel plants, the... 


Iron-ore futures drop below $100 on China Covid, steel curbs
30th August 2022 By: Reuters

Dalian and Singapore iron ore futures dropped below $100/t on Tuesday, while spot prices slumped to the lowest in a week, pressured by renewed worries over Covid-19 curbs and steel output... 


Steel fabrication
Steel industry backs temporary ban on metal-scrap exports
24th August 2022 By: Terence Creamer

Members of the South African Iron and Steel Institute (SAISI) have come out in full support of the proposed six-month ban on the export of scrap metal from South Africa. SAISI members include... 


A Transnet Freight rail locomotive
Transnet seeks court order compelling CRRC to release spares for 120 idle locomotives
17th August 2022 By: Terence Creamer

State-owned freight logistics group Transnet has launched a High Court application through which it is seeking an order compelling China Railway Rolling Stock Corporation (CRRC) E-Loco Supply to... 


New probe developed
12th August 2022

Japanese multinational electrical engineering and software company Yokogawa Electric Corporation has developed an explosion-proof version of its TDLS8200 probe type tunable diode laser... 


An iron-ore train
ArcelorMittal to seek access to rail network amid a collapse in Transnet service
28th July 2022 By: Terence Creamer

ArcelorMittal South Africa (AMSA) has confirmed that it will seek to secure third-party access to Transnet’s rail network as part of efforts to stabilise the logistics involved in supplying key raw... 


Crude steel production down 5.9% y/y in June – worldsteel
22nd July 2022 By: Schalk Burger

World crude steel production decreased by 5.9% year-on-year to 158.1-million tons in June, industry body the World Steel Association (worldsteel) reports. Africa produced 1.2-million tonnes in June... 


AMSA to report higher interim earnings, warns of tough months ahead
20th July 2022 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Steel producer ArcelorMittal South Africa (AMSA) expects to report earnings a share of R2.66 to R2.86 for the six months ended June 30. That represents an increase of 32% to 42% on the earnings a... 


Manufacturing output decreases by 2.3% y/y in May
12th July 2022 By: Donna Slater

Manufacturing production decreased by 2.3% year-on-year in May, brought down by the industries of motor vehicles, parts and accessories and other transport equipment which declined 19.2%, and... 


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