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Winners of the 2024 Cesa Aon Engineering Excellence Awards
Cesa Aon Engineering Excellence Awards celebrates collaboration
15th August 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

The 2024 Cesa Aon Engineering Excellence Awards, held in Midrand, on August 14, celebrated and honoured the outstanding contributions of South Africa’s consulting engineering sector towards... 


A model of the proposed Akademia development
New R3.2bn private higher education campus on the cards for Akademia
15th August 2024 By: Irma Venter

Privately owned, Afrikaans, Christian higher education institution Akademia has announced the development of a R3.2-billion campus in Pretoria East. The campus will be developed by real estate... 


The Global Pik Up concept vehicle
Mahindra SA celebrates 20 000th Pik Up unit as it gears up for next growth phase
15th August 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Vehicle manufacturer Mahindra South Africa (SA) is celebrating the milestone of having the 20 000th locally assembled Pik Up “bakkie” rolling off the line, as the company prepares for its next... 


Striking BHP miners reject new talks as Escondida standoff hardens
Striking BHP miners reject new talks as Escondida standoff hardens
15th August 2024 By: Reuters

A striking union at BHP's huge Escondida copper mine in Chile has rejected a company request to pause its action and come back to the negotiation table, with workers digging in as they seek a... 


Forum highlights pressing need for South Africa to invest more in research
14th August 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

Considering the importance of research and innovation for South Africa’s development, there is a pressing need to encourage research and inspire young people to pursue careers in various fields of... 


Larger Bluebird-South Junction a ‘game changer’ for Westgold
14th August 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

Gold mining company Westgold is rapidly building a mine of “significant scale and life” at Meekatharra, in Western Australia, says MD and CEO Wayne Bramwell, announcing a maiden ore reserve for the... 


Saudi firm plans hydrogen-powered skyscraper in Egypt's new capital
14th August 2024 By: Reuters

A Saudi-controlled real estate firm says it plans to break ground early next year in Egypt's new capital on a $1-billion, 50-storey office tower that aims to be the first of its kind to be powered... 


DRDGOLD recovery operations
Higher gold price boosts DRDGOLD’s full-year revenue
14th August 2024 By: Darren Parker

JSE-, ASX- and NYSE-listed DRDGOLD has reported a 14% year-on-year increase in revenue to about R6.24-billion for the financial year ended June 30, which the company said was mainly owing to a 20%... 


Barrick CEO Mark Bristow
Africa delivers ‘usual reliable performance’ with steady output, lower costs – Barrick
13th August 2024 By: Martin Creamer

The Africa region delivered its “usual reliable performance” with steady production and well contained costs, Barrick CEO Dr Mark Bristow reported this week when it maintained its quarterly... 


Deputy Finance Minister David Masondo
DBSA urged to play leading role in fixing municipalities during next phase of Operation Vulindlela
13th August 2024 By: Terence Creamer

Deputy Finance Minister David Masondo has called on the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA), which is a major lender to local government, to play a leading role in supporting the Government... 


IHS Towers, MTN strengthen strategic partnership
13th August 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

As MTN Group and IHS Towers renew and extend communications infrastructure deals in Nigeria, as well as renewing all contracts across IHS Towers-MTN markets, the parties are constructively working... 


RS's own brand RS PRO to become a key partner for planned maintenance
RS's own brand RS PRO to become a key partner for planned maintenance
13th August 2024

RS PRO, the own brand of RS, offers a comprehensive selection of over 80 000 products spanning all industries and technologies. Renowned for its quality and extensive range, RS PRO is the Smart... 


Rows of solar panels
Botswana Power awards 100 MW solar deal to Chinese group
13th August 2024 By: Bloomberg

A group of Chinese companies led by China Harbour Engineering Co has won a contract to build a 100 MW solar plant in Botswana, the country’s second utility-scale renewables facility. China Harbour... 


The Arcadia lithium mine in Zimbabwe
China drives African lithium surge to lock in key battery metal
12th August 2024 By: Bloomberg

Chinese miners and refiners are driving a surge in African lithium output, shrugging off concerns over a glut to lock in future supplies of the critical battery metal. The continent is projected to... 


Aveng expects to deliver earnings per share profit at financial close
12th August 2024 By: Darren Parker

Construction and mining group Aveng has alerted shareholders that they can expect an earnings a share and headline earnings a share profit for the financial year ended June 30, compared with the... 


Werner pumps concludes delivery of 50 trucks for KZN municipal use
Werner pumps concludes delivery of 50 trucks for KZN municipal use
12th August 2024

( Virtual Showroom )Over the period of one calendar year, leading manufacturer of high-pressure jetting equipment in South Africa, Werner Pumps, has delivered a total of 50 truck units to a... 


Electricity lines
South Africa battles to fund vital grid upgrade for green energy
12th August 2024 By: Reuters

South Africa's plan to expand its power grid, now the biggest bottleneck to replacing coal with renewables, has hit a snag: finding investors to lend the necessary $21-billion to a near-bankrupt... 


BHP's Jansen mine in Saskatchewan
BHP launches Canada Indigenous Partnerships Plan
12th August 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Diversified mining major BHP took a further step towards deepening long-term relationships with Indigenous communities with the launch of its Canada Indigenous Partnership Plan (CIPP) on August 9.... 


Rio Tinto’s Serbia lithium project faces fresh protests
Rio Tinto’s Serbia lithium project faces fresh protests
12th August 2024 By: Bloomberg

Environmental activists and opposition groups are set to gather in the center of Serbia’s capital on Saturday to demand a halt to the Rio Tinto Group’s $2.4-billion plans to open Europe’s biggest... 


An image of the Sasol staff personnel standing next to a borehole
Company donates three boreholes to alleviate water scarcity
9th August 2024

Energy and chemicals group Sasol in June handed three boreholes over to the Metsimaholo local municipality and Free State Department of Health to improve water security in the Deneysville area of... 


A generic image of a gas field
Oil group acquires interest in hydrogen firm
9th August 2024

Saudi Arabia’s State oil producer Aramco has signed definitive agreements to acquire a 50% equity interest in the Jubail-based Blue Hydrogen Industrial Gases Company (BHIG), a wholly owned... 


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Big solar installation epitomises Sun City’s ongoing efforts to remain relevant
9th August 2024 By: Natasha Odendaal

Sun International’s Sun City, in the North West, is continuing its drive to remain relevant as it progresses several successful initiatives to revamp the premier leisure and entertainment... 


DEVELOPMENTAL SUPPORT ECOSYSTEM WiMSA has created a community that lends support to women in the mining sector, offers mentorship and career development, understands women’s rights and helps women develop their own personal strength and character
Despite successes, challenges persist
9th August 2024 By: Nadine Ramdass

Despite some progress in empowering women in the mining industry, significant challenges remain, reports lobby organisation Women in Mining South Africa (WiMSA) chairperson Raksha Naidoo. Focusing... 


WiM UK welcomes new chair
9th August 2024

Volunteer organisation Women in Mining UK (WiM UK) has announced the appointment of Gina Jardine as the new chair of the board, following an extensive search process. Jardine succeeds Carole Cable,... 


Varied ways of thinking and not thinking in the world of policy commentators
9th August 2024 By: Saliem Fakir

We are entering a period of intense transition processes globally, necessitating the phasing out of fossil fuels. Implementation needs to be fast-tracked but this will not be without... 


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Mandela Mining Precinct - Women in Mining
9th August 2024

Mandela Mining Precinct (MMP) Executive Director 


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Tau Mining celebrates Women's Month
9th August 2024

As a leading open cast mining contractor in Africa, TAU Mining is honoured to highlight a selection of the exceptional women who are integral to the company’s success. Zeenut Hole  


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AMIS - Women in Mining
9th August 2024

Tendani Muhanganei Position and company name: Quality Manager at AMIS 


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Harmony Gold Mining - Women in Mining
9th August 2024

Azikho Ncolosi Harmony Gold graduate geologist at Masimong mine, Azikho Ncolosi’s current role is equivalent to shaft geologist. She provides specialist geological information for mine service,... 


Image of the Australian flag and periodic table symbols for lithium and tantalum
Kathleen Valley lithium/tantalum project, Australia – update
9th August 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

First spodumene concentrate has been produced. 


Location map of the Lance Projects
Lance Projects – Ross and Kendrick production areas, US – update
9th August 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Plant construction and wellfield development activities are progressing on schedule and close to budget. 


Image of water flowing from a pipe
Lower uMkhomazi water project – Phase 1, South Africa – update
9th August 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson has welcomed the work being done by Infrastructure South Africa to unblock the bureaucracy and red tape pertaining to the project. 


Woolworths to invest further R17.5m in renewable-energy projects
8th August 2024 By: Schalk Burger

Retail group Woolworths will make a further R17.5-million worth of investments in renewable-energy projects, which are projected to have a payback period of four to five years. The investment... 


Vista completes acquisition of Banco SocGen Moçambique
8th August 2024 By: Schalk Burger

Financial services firm Vista Group has completed its acquisition of 100% of Banco Société Générale Moçambique, which has eight branches and will be renamed Vista Bank Moçambique. The acquisition... 


Aon South Africa CEO Dr Nolwandle Mgoqi
Strategic partnerships key to advancing infrastructure development – Cesa
8th August 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

In today's rapidly evolving infrastructure landscape, industry organisation Consulting Engineers South Africa (Cesa) says strategic partnerships have emerged as a cornerstone for advancing... 


Seriti Green CEO Peter Venn and Seriti Group CE Mike Teke.
Global energy winners will be those transitioning quickly and effectively
8th August 2024 By: Martin Creamer

When it comes to the energy transition, the countries that implement the strongest energy portfolios and power grids the fastest and most effectively are going to be the winning countries. That is... 


Babcock committed to a greener future
Babcock committed to a greener future
8th August 2024

Babcock is demonstrating its commitment to a greener future through initiatives that align with South Africa’s environmental objectives, while also operating within Babcock International’s goal of... 


Glencore Group's Astron Energy refuelling station.
Astron’s a terrific asset, ferrochrome’s helping world to decarbonise, says Glencore
8th August 2024 By: Martin Creamer

Astron Energy, which has successfully rebranded one of South Africa’s transport fuel forecourt networks, is described by Glencore CEO Gary Nagle as being a terrific asset. With the restart to full... 


Nedbank Commercial Banking national manager Amith Singh
Opinion: Transforming South Africa's manufacturing sector to embrace green and avoid falling behind
8th August 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Transforming South Africa's manufacturing sector to embrace green practices is not just an environmental necessity but a strategic imperative to remain competitive on the global stage, writes... 


No false dawns - Africa is on the rise
No false dawns - Africa is on the rise
8th August 2024

By Devan Pillay, Cluster President, Anglophone Africa at Schneider Electric “The continent is too large to describe. It is a veritable ocean, a separate planet, a varied, immensely rich cosmos.... 


Huawei inverters provide stability, reliability as SA undergoes a renewables revolution
Huawei inverters provide stability, reliability as SA undergoes a renewables revolution
8th August 2024

Energy solutions provider Huawei recently opened the doors of its Johannesburg campus to welcome energy sector suppliers, partners and media to witness the launch of a new range of commercial and... 


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Big solar installation epitomises Sun City’s ongoing efforts to remain relevant
8th August 2024 By: Natasha Odendaal

Sun International’s Sun City, in the North West, is continuing its drive to remain relevant as it progresses several successful initiatives to revamp the premier leisure and entertainment... 


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Gold Fields, Western Australia’s Ngadju people sign native title agreement
7th August 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

JSE- and NYSE-listed Gold Fields and the Ngadju Native Title Aboriginal Corporation (NNTAC) have announced the signing of an historic native title agreement. NNTAC is the representative body for... 


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