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Grande-Baie smelter upgrade, Canada
26th July 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Rio Tinto plans to refurbish two anode baking furnaces at Grand-Baie that have reached the end of their useful life. 


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Natrium reactor and energy storage system, US
26th July 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

The project is the only coal-to-nuclear project under development in the world. 


Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson
Macpherson commits to transparent DPWI, cooperation for infrastructure-led development
23rd July 2024 By: Schalk Burger

Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson, in an address to the National Council of Provinces on July 23, committed to ensuring that his department would be transparent so as to... 


Graham Dean, CHRYSO Business Development Director - Eastern Africa
Growing role for CHRYSO admixtures in East Africa's construction boom
23rd July 2024

With the construction sector in East Africa seeing an upswing, CHRYSO East Africa has grown its offerings to the market while ensuring its admixture solutions are targeted at local conditions.... 


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Rincon lithium carbon plant, Argentina – update
19th July 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Civil concrete work is complete. 


DWS promises minimal disruption as six-month maintenance closure of Lesotho Highlands tunnel nears
19th July 2024 By: Natasha Odendaal

As the imminent six-month closure for scheduled maintenance of the Lesotho Highlands tunnel draws closer, the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) assures that it is ready and that all... 


The upfront capital cost of a transformer is only one aspect of the total cost of ownership over its lifecycle
Specify your transformer with total cost of ownership in mind
18th July 2024

Rather like a vehicle, the total cost of running and maintaining a transformer over its lifespan will be considerably higher than its purchase price; these other cost factors therefore deserve... 


Foran approves C$600m Saskatchewan copper mine build
Foran approves C$600m Saskatchewan copper mine build
16th July 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

The board of Canada-based Foran Mining has made a formal decision to proceed with the C$604-million construction of the underground McIlvenna Bay copper and zinc mine, in Saskatchewan. The board... 


Rio Tinto CEO Jakob Stausholm
Rio Tinto ‘growing with discipline’, says CEO
16th July 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

Australia-headquartered mining major Rio Tinto is continuing to grow in the materials the world needs for the energy transition and is doing so “with discipline”, CEO Jakob Stausholm said on... 


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New concrete fastener meets high-load demand
12th July 2024

Global fastener solutions manufacturer fischer India announced the launch of its pre-positioned undercut anchor, or FSU, which is a “ground-breaking addition” to fischer's line-up designed to meet... 


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Koruson 1 wind project, South Africa – update
12th July 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

About half of the turbine blades and other components required for the project have been delivered to site. 


Speakers participating in a webinar on the EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism
Establishment of carbon borders not supported by climate finance commitments
11th July 2024 By: Schalk Burger

The European Union (EU) is one of the first regions to establish a Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) scheme, with the current requirement that companies report on the total carbon footprint... 


AfriSam celebrates a long standing relationship with CPMs
AfriSam's ‘heavy lifting’ for makers of concrete products
9th July 2024

Manufacturing concrete products is an industry segment that faces its own special demands, and AfriSam’s 90 years of experience allows it to take some of the weight of these challenges off its... 


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Curing concrete in cold weather to keep workflow on track
5th July 2024

Low temperatures and cold weather conditions are known to slow down the curing of concrete, leading to the disruption of production schedules. The use of accelerating admixtures, or accelerators,... 


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New software for designers and engineers
5th July 2024

The latest version of a cloud based software tool, the Peikko Designer Bolted Connection tool is now available in South Africa. The tool is a module in a software portfolio used to assist... 


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City rehabilitating sewer pipelines
5th July 2024

The City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate has achieved significant progress with the rehabilitation of 28 km of bulk sewer pipelines – the country’s largest sewer upgrade of its... 


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Kusile power plant project, South Africa – update
5th July 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Unit 5 was transferred to Eskom's generation division on June 30. 


The flagship Msikaba Bridge near Lusikisiki in the Eastern Cape is now reaching a more technically challenging phase
Concor moves into highly technical phases at Msikaba
4th July 2024

The band is starting to play louder at the awe-inspiring Msikaba Bridge project, according to Concor project director Laurence Savage, of this pioneering structure. The Msikaba Bridge forms part of... 


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Half of turbines for Koruson 1 wind farms delivered to site
3rd July 2024 By: Schalk Burger

About half of the 237 turbine blades and other components required for the Koruson 1 cluster of wind farms, being built on the border of the Eastern and Northern Cape provinces, have been delivered... 


African Rainbow Minerals Executive Growth Jacques van der Bijl.
High hopes for potentially game-changing technology at platinum group metal mines
2nd July 2024 By: Martin Creamer

Development of an innovative new mining method for narrow tabular steep dipping orebodies has reached an advanced stage after four years of effort. The reef boring machine that has already been put... 


Resilient infrastructure solutions for the future of climate change
28th June 2024

By Roelof van den Berg, CEO of the Gap Infrastructure Corporation Recent extreme weather events have devastated thousands of homes and businesses across South Africa, leaving communities in the... 


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N2 Wild Coast Toll Road megabridge project – Msikaba bridge, South Africa – update
28th June 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Construction is progressing, with several challenging technical activities to be tackled. 


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Bougouni lithium project, Mali – update
28th June 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Kodal Minerals has confirmed further mineralised extensions on the Boumou prospect, within the Bougouni lithium project. 


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Kiaka gold project, Burkina Faso – update
28th June 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

WAF has fully drawn down the $265-million secured loan facility from Sprott Resource Lending and Burkina Faso-based Coris Bank International for the development of the Kiaka project and other... 


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Lesotho Highlands Water Project – Phase II
28th June 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

The Senqu bridge is expected to be completed in early 2026. 


Why Spray nozzles are essential for cooling processes
Why Spray nozzles are essential for cooling processes
27th June 2024

Spray nozzles are used to cool numerous industrial processes from stamping presses to freshly forged steel and from gas turbine inlets to power plant exhaust streams. But what is it about spray... 


Planning & Scheduling Excellence Award: Sameer Allopi (IS)3, Tim Sowell (AVEVA), Charl Marais (4Sight OT), Rachid Camal (Vulcan International), Wilhelm Swart (4Sight OT), Nilen Bermal (IS3)
X-Change community drives excellence in industrial tech application
27th June 2024

Johannesburg. – A community of excellence in industrial technology application is taking shape in Southern Africa, driven by IS³ and local industrial groups aiming to enhance their competitiveness... 


Kodal drilling operation
Kodal confirms lithium extension into Boumou prospect on Bougouni licence
25th June 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Aim-listed lithium developer Kodal Minerals has confirmed further mineralised extensions on the Boumou prospect, within the Bougouni lithium project, in Mali. The company has determined that... 


Fire safety for exposed steel structures in buildings
Fire safety for exposed steel structures in buildings
24th June 2024

Exposed steel structures refer to the steel components within a building that are not sprinkler protected, covered or encased by other materials. These structures are often found inside buildings,... 


WAF draws down $265m loan to build Burkina Faso gold project
21st June 2024 By: Darren Parker

ASX-listed unhedged gold mining company West African Resources (WAF) has fully drawn down the $265-million secured loan facility from Sprott Resource Lending and Burkina Faso-based Coris Bank... 


The above image depicts one of the Kwik Kit buildings supplied by Kwikspace
Prefab offering expanded with quick-assemble kits
21st June 2024 By: Lynne Davies

In the mining industry, where time is of the essence, there is a need for fast and efficient solutions when it comes to the construction of permanent structures or fully mobile units for temporary... 


Location map of the Longonjo mine, in Angola
Longonjo neodymium/praseodymium project, Angola – update
21st June 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Pensana has reported that containerised 350-person accommodation facilities have arrived in Angola. 


Richard Tomes, AfriSam Sales & Marketing Executive
AfriSam stands ready to serve after 90-years
20th June 2024

Started in 1934 as only the second cement manufacturer in South Africa, AfriSam has built a 90‑year legacy of quality and expertise that ranks with the world’s best. According to Richard Tomes,... 


Rio Tinto invests $165m in Quebec smelter
Rio Tinto invests $165m in Quebec smelter
19th June 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Diversified miner Rio Tinto has announced a $165-million (C$226-million) investment in its Grande-Baie smelter, located in Quebec. The investment aims to refurbish two anode baking furnaces that... 


Industry body calls for new govt to re-set the country’s maritime agenda
14th June 2024 By: Rebecca Campbell

South African non-profit advocacy company, the Maritime Business Chamber (MBC), has called on the incoming seventh administration of democratic South Africa to re-set the country’s maritime agenda.... 


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Tech enhances tunnel safety
14th June 2024

Manufacturing company and surface specialist SURTECO states that it ensures greater safety in Norway's tunnels, owing to the preeminece of safety in tunnels, which is a priority in Scandinavian... 


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The Msikaba Bridge forms part of the South African National Roads Agency Limited’s N2 Wild Coast project.
‘Highly technical’ phases start at Msikaba
14th June 2024

The Msikaba Bridge project, in South Africa’s Eastern Cape, is progressing significantly, says construction company Concor project director Laurence Savage, who notes the structure is now entering... 


Construction of Msikaba bridge progresses to highly technical phases
14th June 2024 By: Irma Venter

Construction at the Msikaba Bridge on the N2 in the Eastern Cape is set to move up a gear this year, with a number of challenging technical activities to be tackled. According to contractor Concor,... 


first deck segment was cast on the Northern abutment of the Senqu bridge.
Lesotho Highlands Water Project – Phase II, Lesotho – update
14th June 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Work has started on the remaining two major bridges to be built under Phase II. 


Containerised 350-person accommodation facilities arriving onsite at Longonjo
Pensana appoints new Longonjo construction manager as site works progress
13th June 2024 By: Darren Parker

Rare earths mining company Penansa has announced the appoinment of Luigi Bruni as construction manager for the site team at the Longonjo rare earths project, in Angola. Bruni brings practical... 


Polystyrene panels in cold storage facilities a fire risk
12th June 2024

In examining fire-safety issues related to polystyrene panels in cold storage, it is crucial to consider international standards and the inherent risks associated with this material, according to... 


CEOs, policy leaders ready to accelerate action on hydrogen deployment by 2030
11th June 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

In a significant step towards accelerating public-private action on hydrogen, Germany’s Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Climate Action Robert Habeck and the European Commission executive... 


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