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Image of Styldrift surface operation
Styldrift I expansion project, South Africa – update
11th March 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

The operations team has initiated an operational improvement strategy aimed at enhancing management systems, and improving mining and engineering processes. 


5G a potential catalyst for IoT if uptake hurdles can be overcome – IOTIC
8th March 2022 By: Schalk Burger

Fifth-generation (5G) telecommunications has the potential to be a significant catalyst for the Internet of Things (IoT), as long as the hurdles limiting its uptake and its perceptions are... 


A large solar plant at the Evander mine, which should be extended even further, subject to regulatory approval
Solar plant to be commissioned by May
4th March 2022 By: Halima Frost

The first photovoltaic (PV) solar plant to be completed and commissioned by a mining company in South Africa is on track to produce 100% steady-state power generation by May, says midtier gold... 


Rocla supplies culverts for road collapse in Eastern Cape
2nd March 2022

Recent heavy rains led to the collapse of a bridge forming part of the R61 at Tsomo Junction between Ngcobo and Cofimvaba in the Eastern Cape. Rocla was contracted to supply 30 Rectangular Portal... 


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Challenging six months ahead as WBHO exits Australia – Neff
2nd March 2022 By: Irma Venter

It will be a challenging six months ahead as Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon (WBHO) “navigates the consequences” of exiting the Australian construction market, says CEO Wolfgang Neff. “We’ll be dealing... 


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N4: Kameeldrift and Ga-Rankuwa interchanges rehabilitation projects, South Africa
25th February 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

The base layers of sections of the N4 between the Kameeldrift and Ga-Rankuwa interchanges require significant rehabilitation. 


Image of Polihali village construction
Lesotho Highlands Water Project – Phase II – update
21st January 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

The construction of permanent housing, a visitors’ lodge and associated infrastructure at the Polihali Village is set to start this month. 


Road rehabilitation between Kameeldrift, Ga-Rankuwa to start this week
17th January 2022 By: Schalk Burger

Road management company Bakwena N1/N4 Platinum Highway will undertake major rehabilitation of the base layers in the left-hand lane on portions of the N4 between Kameeldrift and Ga-Rankuwa... 


Concor progresses with Majuba ash disposal facility
14th December 2021

Leading black-owned contractor Concor is over halfway with extending the continuous ash disposal facility (ADF) at Eskom’s Majuba power station near Amersfoort in Mpumalanga. This project will... 


Artist's impression of the Katse Village
Lesotho Highlands Water Project – Phase II – update
10th December 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

The Lesotho Highlands Development Authority has awarded the construction contract for the Katse Village upgrades. 


Unique ground engineering solution at Clairwood Logistics Park is a first for SA
9th December 2021

The application of geofoam as a lightweight fill solution for road construction at the Clairwood Logistics Park in Durban is a first for South Africa. In addition, leading consulting engineering... 


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Sugar factory expansion earns excellence award
3rd December 2021 By: Nadine Ramdass

Consulting engineering and project management company Bosch Projects was named a joint winner in the 2021 CESA Aon Engineering Excellence Awards, for the UCL 175 TCH Factory Expansion Project, in... 


Enza Construction Bags AfriSam Innovation Award for Sustainable Construction
29th November 2021

(South Africa, November 2021) Enza Construction (Pty) Ltd, one of Africa’s leading construction companies has been awarded the AfriSam Innovation Award for Sustainable Construction at the 2021... 


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Thirty entrepreneurs graduate from De Beers’ enterprise coaching programme
12th November 2021 By: Simone Liedtke

Diamond miner De Beers’ Venetia mine, in partnership with the Small Enterprise Development Agency, hosted a graduation ceremony for participants of its Enterprise Coaching Programme on November 11.... 


Image of the Malibamatso River Bridge, which was built during Phase I of the LHWP
Lesotho Highlands Water Project – Phase II – update
5th November 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

The South African and Lesotho water Ministries have agreed to fast-track Phase II of the  Lesotho Highlands Water Project to ensure security of supply to the Integrated Vaal River System. 


Image of pieces of graphite from the Lindi Jumbo project
Lindi Jumbo graphite project, Tanzania – update
29th October 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

Walkabout Resources has said its mine construction schedule at the Lindi Jumbo graphite mine is on track. 


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Styldrift I expansion project, South Africa – update
29th October 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

Royal Bafokeng Platinum has reported that Styldrift is focusing on developing and embedding the operational maturity and associated efficiencies of the project to enable the mine to sustainably... 


Lindi Jumbo project on track
26th October 2021 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

ASX-listed graphite developer Walkabout Resources says its mine construction schedule at the Lindi Jumbo graphite mine, in Tanzania, is on track. An engineering, procurement and construction (EPC)... 


Construction company agrees to pay fine, but denies it contravened Competition Act
19th October 2021 By: Marleny Arnoldi

A Gauteng-based construction and electrical civils company called Maziya General Services has agreed to pay a R300 000 penalty for allegedly colluding on a City Power tender in June 2018. The... 


A photo of a concrete reservoir under construction
Reservior awaits commissioning
15th October 2021 By: Darren Parker

A 25 Mℓ reservoir on Dann road in Glen Marais, Kempton Park, in Gauteng, has still not been commissioned, despite being completed in November 2018 at a cost of about R48-million. Almost three years... 


Aerial image of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project
Lesotho Highlands Water Project – Phase II – update
15th October 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

The African Development Bank has approved a $86.72-million loan to co-finance the second phase of the project. 


Enza Construction Wins 2021 Master Builders Super League Award
4th October 2021

Enza Construction (Pty) Ltd, one of Africa’s leading construction companies has been awarded the 2021 Master Builders South Africa (MBSA) Super League Award for the work completed on The Steve... 


Image of graphite from the Lindi Jumbo graphite project, in tanzania
Lindi Jumbo graphite project, Tanzania – update
24th September 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

Walkabout Resources has reported that mine construction is on track. 


AfriSam upgrades crushing technology with Metso C120
21st September 2021

Leveraging new-generation crushing technology to optimise uptime at its Pietermaritzburg quarry, AfriSam will be installing a Metso C120 jaw crusher supplied by South African distributor Pilot... 


Walkabout confident of meeting development targets at Lindi Jumbo
20th September 2021 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

ASX-listed graphite developer Walkabout Resources says mine construction at its Lindi Jumbo graphite mine development, in south-eastern Tanzania, is on track. The company has started the... 


Enza Construction Wins Coveted 2021 Master Builders Association Award!
10th September 2021

Enza Construction (Pty) Ltd, one of Africa’s leading construction companies recently walked away with the prestigious 2021 Master Builders Association (MBA) Regional Super League Award for the work... 


Lucara’s Botswana expansion formally approved
9th September 2021 By: Mariaan Webb

The board of Lucara Diamond Corp has formally approved the $534-million expansion of its Karowe mine, in Botswana, the Canadian miner announced on Wednesday. The underground mine construction... 


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Settling disputes in the civils sector
3rd September 2021

The Bargaining Council for the Civil Engineering Industry (BCCEI) provides a vital service to settle disputes for the civil engineering industry, helping to maintain fairness and stability in the... 


Image of the diversion tunnel breakthrough at the Lesotho Highlands Water Project
Lesotho Highlands Water Project – Phase II – update
27th August 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

The Lesotho Highlands Develeopment Authority has reached a milestone in the construction of Phase II LHWP, with the break through of two diversion tunnels on August 16. 


Image of Styldrift mine at night
Styldrift I expansion project, South Africa – update
27th August 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

Continued progress was made during the six months ended June 30, 2021. 


Disputes continue to be resolved for civils sector
26th August 2021

Settling disputes is a key aspect of maintaining fairness and stability in any sector, and the Bargaining Council for the Civil Engineering Industry (BCCEI) continues to render this vital service... 


Sabina reports ‘tremendous’ progress at Nunavut gold project
25th August 2021 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Exploration and development company Sabina Gold and Silver has completed “tremendous” work this year at its proposed Goose mine on the Back River gold project, in Nunavut, CEO Bruce McLeod said on... 


Image of Eskom's Kusile power station
Kusile power plant project, South Africa – update
20th August 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

Construction of Kusile has reached the half-way stage. 


Image of Eskom's Medupi power station and Matimba power station in background
Medupi power station project, South Africa – update
20th August 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

Eskom confirmed on August 9 that an explosion at the Medupi power station's Unit 4 generator had resulted in extensive damage to the generator. 


Image of Eskom's Medupi power station at sunset
Medupi power station project, South Africa – update
13th August 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

Unit 1, the last of six generation units of the Medupi power station, has attained commercial operation status. 


Aerial view of the LHWP in Lesotho
Lesotho Highlands Water Project – Phase II – update
13th August 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

The construction tender process for the Polihali dam has marked the start of the final construction phase of the water transfer component under the project. 


Photo of long tube evaporator installed at sugar factory
Project management firm upgrades sugar factory
23rd July 2021

Consulting engineering and project management solutions company Bosch Projects was appointed by wattle bark miller and sugar producer UCL Company to undertake three major projects for the recent... 


TEICHMANN CONTRACT 
By mobilising before the border closures and other Covid-19 restrictions were imposed by governments, the company was well prepared to complete the Moma project
Pandemic approach ensures future prospects
16th July 2021 By: Anna Moross

Construction and mining service group Teichmann’s Covid-19 approach enabled it to not only create new opportunities in mining construction but also ensured work was completed on schedule.  


EAST MANGANESE MINE
Construction at the manganese mine began in September 2020 with various civil infrastructure components
Portfolio growth spurs construction projects
16th July 2021 By: Anna Moross

The East Manganese mine construction project, in the Northern Cape, is part of investment company Menar’s strategy to diversify its mineral portfolio, says Menar head of projects Gerhard Cronje.  


Image of graphite from Walkabout Resources
Lindi Jumbo graphite project, Tanzania – update
16th July 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

Walkabout Resources has awarded a bulk earthworks and civil engineering works contract to a Tanzanian engineering firm. 


Walkabout awards contracts at Lindi Jumbo
13th July 2021 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Graphite developer Walkabout Resources has awarded a $5.6-million bulk earthworks and $3.1-million civil engineering works contract to Tanzanian engineering firm TNR for work at its Lindi Jumbo... 


TREATMENT IN THABAZIMBI
Smaller plants can help improve water infrastructure
Technology can improve infrastructure
2nd July 2021 By: Nadine Ramdass

Embracing and implementing technological solutions can improve South Africa’s water infrastructure and systems, which are currently in a “state of disarray”, says water treatment solutions company... 


National Road R578: Section 1 – N1 to Maholisi, Mahodlogwa and Nwamata resurfacing, South Africa
National Road R578: Section 1 – N1 to Maholisi, Mahodlogwa and Nwamata resurfacing, South Africa
25th June 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

The South African National Roads Agency Limited is resurfacing the National Road R578, Section 1, from the N1 to Maholisi (16 km) and from Mahodlogwa (35.8 km) to Nwamata (56 km). 


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