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Araguaia ferronickel project, Brazil – update
13th January 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

Horizonte Minerals has reported that it is making good progress on the construction of its Araguaia nickel project. 


Trudeau urges Alberta to contribute to carbon-capture incentives
9th January 2023 By: Reuters

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Friday urged the government of the main oil-producing province of Alberta to use its budget surplus to help bolster tax credits meant to help scale up... 


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Araguaia ferronickel project, Brazil – update
25th November 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

Horizonte Minerals has secured renewable power at a low cost for its Araguaia nickel project. 


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Non Ferrous Metal Works
18th November 2022

Non Ferrous Metal Works (NFM) Group is one of the leading non-ferrous metallurgical manufacturers and suppliers in Southern Africa. With its head office and production facilities situated south of... 


BEKA PRODUCTS 
BEKA Schréder’s Omnistar Midi, Vapourline, LEDBAY and LEDNOVA range (All pictured) are all suitable for zoned environments
Lighting vital in unsafe areas
11th November 2022 By: Simone Liedtke

Lighting manufacturer BEKA Schréder provides the right lighting solutions by optimising the electrical, optical and mechanical design of luminaires using contemporary technology, while also... 


Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana
Structural constraints must be dealt with, Minister Godongwana says
31st October 2022 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

South Africa’s structural constraints must be dealt with as the country looks to spur on its economic recovery, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana said on October 31. Speaking during a... 


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Climate systems ‘breakdown’ predicted as coal investments surge
21st October 2022 By: Bloomberg

The coal industry has backtracked on pledges to phase out existing plants and halt new investments, putting the planet on a trajectory that could lead to a “breakdown of our climate systems",... 


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Araguaia ferronickel project, Brazil – update
14th October 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

Horizonte Minerals has increased the capital expenditure guidance for its Araguaia nickel project. 


Agbaja iron-ore mining and steel billet project, Nigeria
Agbaja iron-ore mining and steel billet project, Nigeria
7th October 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

The project entails the development of an integrated mining operation and processing facility to produce steel billets.  


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Climate systems ‘breakdown’ looms as coal investments soar
6th October 2022 By: Bloomberg

The coal industry has backtracked on pledges to phase out existing plants and halt new investments, putting the planet on a trajectory that could lead to a “breakdown of our climate systems",... 


Alma smelter capacity expansion, Canada
Alma smelter capacity expansion, Canada
30th September 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

The production capacity for low-carbon, high-value aluminium billets will be increased to 202 000 t. 


Wilec products conductors of green energy transition
Wilec products conductors of green energy transition
25th September 2022 By: Tracy Hancock

With power generation and electric vehicles (EVs) presenting the greatest demand for Gauteng-based manufacturer Wilec’s oxygen-free copper rod, and enamelled and covered conductors, the company is... 


Major US aerospace group reports significant advance in 3D printing technology
12th September 2022 By: Rebecca Campbell

Major US aerospace and defence group Northrop Grumman has reported that it has made a significant advance in the additive manufacturing (AM, also called 3D printing) production of carbon/carbon... 


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Company receives funding for decarbonisation tech
2nd September 2022

Global New York Stock Exchange-listed industrial company General Electric (GE Gas Power) announced it has secured $4.2-million in federal funding from the US. The funding is part of the Department... 


Glencore earmarks $500m for Canada copper smelter air quality improvements
23rd August 2022 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The Horne Smelter, a Glencore company, has announced a $500-million investment to improve its air quality over the next five years, reducing its arsenic emissions to 15 ng/m3. “The investments we... 


Black advertising agencies association receives government endorsement
10th August 2022

The Black Agencies Network Association (BANA) recently held its launch at the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) in Sandton on 4 August 2022, which was a leap forward for transformation in... 


Weba takes the lead in sustainable development
10th August 2022

(Virtual Showroom): Weba Chute Systems’ commitment to transformation, skills development and corporate social investment is rooted in the company’s understanding that the business is not separate... 


MANUFACTURING FOR MINES
LVSA Group started manufacturing valves for mining applications in 2020 and recently delivered locally manufactured valves to two African mining operations
Replacement valves supplied to gold and coal mines
5th August 2022 By: Tracy Hancock

South Africa-based valve manufacturer LVSA Group completed the manufacturing of valves for a Ghanaian gold mine and a South African coal mine last month. The orders, comprising of knife gate,... 


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Araguaia ferronickel project, Brazil – update
22nd July 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

All major and long-lead-time process plant equipment contracts for the Araguaia project have been awarded. 


New Ashton Arch wins 2022 Fulton Award for Best Infrastructure Project over R100m
19th July 2022

South Africa’s first transversely launched concrete tied-arch bridge also commended for Innovation & Invention in Concrete  The New Ashton Arch, South Africa’s first transversely launched concrete... 


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Rio looks at $188m aluminium investment in Canada
14th July 2022 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Mining major Rio Tinto is looking at a $188-million investment to increase the production capacity for low-carbon, high value aluminium billets at its Alma smelter in Lac-Saint-Jean, Quebec by 202... 


Key process plant contracts in place for Horizonte’s Araguaia nickel project
13th July 2022 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Nickel developer Horizonte Minerals has awarded all major and long-lead-time process plant equipment contracts for its flagship Araguaia project, in Brazil. Following completion of the competitive... 


BlueRock signs loans note subscription agreement for £1.6m
6th July 2022 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Aim-listed BlueRock Diamonds has signed a loan note subscription agreement with Teichmann Company, T-Three-Drilling and three Teichmann employees, for an aggregate £1.6-million. Under the... 


Global natural gas demand set for slow growth in coming years, IEA report shows
5th July 2022 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Global natural gas consumption is expected to contract slightly this year and grow slowly over the following three years as Russia’s war in Ukraine pushes up prices and fuels fears of further... 


Pic of Weir Minerals Africa's Multiflo Mudflo pump in action
Company at forefront of engineer-to-order space
1st July 2022 By: Simone Liedtke

As industries have developed, customers’ equipment demands have increased. As such, equipment and solutions provider Weir Minerals Africa has found that continuously engineering product solutions... 


Upcoming elections a test for Kenya’s new Constitution
24th June 2022 By: Tara O’Connor

Plus ça change, plus c’est la même chose – the more things change, the more they stay the same – comes to mind when casting a casual eye over Kenya’s August Presidential and Parliamentary... 


IZA Africa Desk raises red flag over steel industry masterplan
23rd June 2022

A lack of proper industry consultation is likely to hamper the effective implementation of the steel and metal fabrication sector masterplan, warns the Africa Desk of the International Zinc... 


Candidacy programme puts young women on upward path at AECOM
21st June 2022

In celebration of International Women in Engineering Day (INWED) on 23 June, trusted infrastructure consulting firm AECOM is showcasing its candidacy mentoring programme. The programme plays a... 


Improved commodity prices spur AFS knife gate valve demand
Improved commodity prices spur AFS knife gate valve demand
19th June 2022 By: Tracy Hancock

Improved commodity prices have resulted in increased demand for knife gate valves from slurry-related valves manufacturer Abrasive Flow Solutions (AFS), in Gauteng, as mining houses upgrade... 


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Southern African airlines in Catch-22 as costs rise amid fragile demand
17th June 2022 By: Rebecca Campbell

To all practical intents and purposes, the Covid-19 pandemic hit Southern Africa just over two years ago. The pandemic and the measures adopted by the region’s governments to try and counter it... 


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Southern African airlines in Catch-22 as costs rise amid fragile demand
17th June 2022 By: Rebecca Campbell

To all practical intents and purposes, the Covid-19 pandemic hit Southern Africa just over two years ago. The pandemic and the measures adopted by the region’s governments to try and counter it... 


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Saving a leading engineering company through business rescue
15th June 2022

Cast Products SA has been under the control of the turnaround team of Engaged Business Turnaround and Chrisyd Advisory Services for five months, after the firms were appointed to manage its... 


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Woodside shareholders back BHP merger
19th May 2022 By: Esmarie Iannucci

The shareholders of ASX-listed oil and gas major Woodside have voted overwhelmingly in favour of the merger with mining major BHP’s petroleum assets. More than 97% of the votes cast at the... 


Get the job done efficiently with Atlas Copco’s smart surface dewatering solutions
16th May 2022

Atlas Copco’s innovative surface dewatering pump ranges are defined by high performance, reliability, long lifecycle and ease of use, making them the preferred choice of countless industries that... 


Two beneficiaries of Project Ntinga now supplying parts to VWSA
13th May 2022 By: Irma Venter

Two new black-owned suppliers have joined the Volkswagen Group South Africa (VWSA) supplier base after completing a mentoring programme offered by the company. KPL Die Casting and Thekwini Wire,... 


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Grinding Techniques – Your premium metal fabrication partner
12th May 2022

Since the beginning of time, man found value in utilising various materials to produce products related to self-sustainability. These materials evolved over time as technology and expertise... 


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Southern Africa must be pragmatic about a zero-emission future – Miasa
11th May 2022 By: Irma Venter

While the Mining Industry Association of Southern Africa (Miasa) supports the just transition to clean energy, the region must ensure it is pragmatic in its approach, says newly elected president... 


Pylon legs at N2 Msikaba Bridge project hydraulically jacked apart
6th May 2022 By: Irma Venter

The Msikaba Bridge project notched up an engineering milestone this month, when the south pylon legs were hydraulically jacked apart. The 580-m-long, stay cable bridge – which will span the... 


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Two beneficiaries of Project Ntinga begin supplying parts to VWSA
26th April 2022 By: Irma Venter

Two new black-owned suppliers have joined the Volkswagen Group South Africa (VWSA) supplier base after completing a mentoring programme offered by the company. KPL Die Casting and Thekwini Wire,... 


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Non Ferrous Metal Works
22nd April 2022

Non Ferrous Metal Works (NFM) Group is one of the leading non-ferrous metallurgical manufacturers and suppliers in Southern Africa. With its head office and production facilities situated south of... 


Parker’s new axis control system solution optimises hydraulic controls
20th April 2022

Parker Hannifin, the global leader in motion and control technologies, has announced the launch of two components - the Parker Automation Controller PAC120 and the electro-hydraulic controller... 


Flexible LED strip for illumination and signaling
20th April 2022

Illumination and signaling all-in-one LED strips cannot only be used as machine light but also indicate the machine status with different light colours. The LED strips are available in different... 


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Milestone reached at N2 Msikaba Bridge project 
19th April 2022 By: Irma Venter

The Msikaba Bridge project has notched up an engineering milestone this month, when the south pylon legs were hydraulically jacked apart. The 580-m-long, stay cable bridge – which will span the... 


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