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Agrico to install largest UPVC and mPVC extrusion line in Southern Africa
Updated 5 hours ago

Irrigation solutions supplier Agrico is proud to announce that it is expanding its manufacturing capacity with the installation of a new extrusion line capable of producing rigid PVC pipe up to 800... 


Frontier banks on Canada's battery strategy and regional supply crunch
Frontier banks on Canada's battery strategy and regional supply crunch
29th May 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Amid ongoing concerns over regional lithium supply gaps, TSX-V-listed Frontier Lithium is staking its claim as a future cornerstone of North America's critical minerals supply chain, bolstered by... 


30% tariff on exports to US would destroy demand, analyst says
28th May 2025 By: Darren Parker

A 30% net effective tariff rate on exports to the US from South Africa would essentially destroy demand growth in 2025 and 2026, resulting in permanent economic scarring, Wood Mackenzie metals and... 


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Lawmakers updated on plans to procure first independent transmission projects
28th May 2025 By: Terence Creamer

The Independent Power Producer (IPP) Office has confirmed that a request for qualification will be issued in July in preparation for the first phase of the procurement of independent transmission... 


The Construction Mafia Crisis: ISO 37001 May Be South Africa’s Last Line of Defence Against Infrastructure Corruption
The Construction Mafia Crisis: ISO 37001 May Be South Africa’s Last Line of Defence Against Infrastructure Corruption
28th May 2025

By: Muhammad Ali - Managing Director at Worldwide Industrial and Systems Engineers (WWISE) Criminal syndicates known as the construction mafia have brought South Africa’s infrastructure sector to... 


AFC funding development of three new gold mines in West Africa
28th May 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

African infrastructure and investment group Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) has announced that it is providing Mota-Engil Africa (MEA), part of the global Mota-Engil construction group, with a... 


Michelle Fick, BU Development Manager Concrete Aesthetics at Chryso Southern Africa
Exposed aggregate in the spotlight as demand for surface retarders risess
28th May 2025

An upward trend in the use of surface retarders in South Africa’s construction and infrastructure sector is shining a spotlight on the increasing popularity of exposed aggregate concrete finishes.... 


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Nissan plans $7bn funding with backing from UK government
28th May 2025 By: Reuters

Nissan Motor Co, facing a huge loan repayment wall next year, is seeking to raise more than ¥1-trillion ($7-billion) from debt and asset sales to keep operations on track, according to documents... 


IsoEnergy launches work programmes at Tony M mine as US uranium demand builds
IsoEnergy launches work programmes at Tony M mine as US uranium demand builds
28th May 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Dual-listed IsoEnergy said Tuesday it had begun key technical work at its fully permitted Tony M uranium mine in Utah, a move aimed at laying the groundwork for a potential restart that could... 


President Donald Trump's May 2025 executive orders aim to remove regulatory barriers and unleash US nuclear energy.
US uranium miners hail Trump's nuclear executive orders
28th May 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

President Donald Trump’s recent executive orders to quadruple the US nuclear fleet and rebuild the domestic uranium fuel cycle are being met with enthusiasm from the country’s uranium developers,... 


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Localised inverter-integrated transformer solution unveiled
27th May 2025

South African manufacturer, repairer, and distributor of electro-mechanical equipment, ACTOM says it has debuted a breakthrough in renewable-energy integration with its localised... 


President Cyril Ramaphosa
Ramaphosa seeks trillions from private sector as he acknowledges past infrastructure failures
27th May 2025 By: Irma Venter

As government prepares to spend more than R1-trillion on infrastructure over the next three years, President Cyril Ramaphosa wants the private sector to quadruple that to R4-trillion. “I want... 


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Polihali contractor back at work after suspension, LHWP project cost escalations, delays in spotlight
27th May 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

As the contractor responsible for the Polihali transfer tunnel construction resumes work on Tuesday following the acceptance of its proposed remedial measures over pollution, the delays, escalating... 


Stefanutti CEO Russell Crawford
Stefanutti reports more than R100m y/y improvement in operating profit
27th May 2025 By: Darren Parker

JSE-listed construction group Stefanutti Stocks has reported a significant year-on-year improvement in operating profit, from R210-million for the 2024 financial year to R333-million for the 12... 


Chinese miner joins rush to tap lure of gold in bond market
27th May 2025 By: Bloomberg

One of China’s biggest gold miners is planning its second dollar bond offering in two weeks, the latest in a slew of global companies looking to tap growing investor interest in the precious... 


Ukraine revamps minerals sector, eyes billions in investment from US deal
Ukraine revamps minerals sector, eyes billions in investment from US deal
27th May 2025 By: Reuters

Ukraine is overhauling its minerals sector, which has been pounded by three years of war, in the hope of unlocking potential and attracting billions of dollars of investment from a minerals deal... 


An artist’s impression of The Pines retail centre at Conradie Park, showcasing the integration of retail space at ground level with residential apartments constructed above
The Pines is Conradie Park’s stylish clincher
27th May 2025

The Pines, a convenience retail zone with an aspirational edge, will be one of Conradie Park’s final achievements – helping to put this mixed-use housing development head and shoulders above... 


Lhyfe founder and CEO Matthieu Guesné.
There's nothing easier than switching from grey hydrogen to green hydrogen – Lhyfe
26th May 2025 By: Martin Creamer

It's important to understand that the market for green hydrogen is already there because the world is consuming 100-million tons of hydrogen a year that are “polluting like hell”, the French... 


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Infrastructure SA preparing 34 projects to come to the market before end-2026
26th May 2025 By: Irma Venter

Infrastructure South Africa (ISA) is currently preparing and packaging 34 projects with an estimated capital value of R259-billion, says ISA acting head Mameetse Masemola, with these projects... 


Africa’s water future: technical expertise required to bridge global innovation and local needs
Africa’s water future: technical expertise required to bridge global innovation and local needs
26th May 2025

While cutting-edge technologies from the developed world present promising avenues for advancing Africa’s water infrastructure, success depends not on replication, but on adaptation.... 


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DMPR upholds Renergen’s helium production right
26th May 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe has formally dismissed the appeal lodged by Springbok Solar Power Plant against the amendment of Tetra4’s production right, thereby... 


Standard Bank Investment Banking energy and infrastructure finance VP Pius Alweendo
Standard Bank to provide N$1.2bn for 44 MW Diaz wind project in Namibia
26th May 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Financial services firm Standard Bank has partnered with wind power project company InnoVent SAS to fund the development and construction of the 44 MW Diaz wind project, which will be Namibia’s... 


An image showing the launch of the Orlando eKhaya project by the City of Joburg
City of Joburg launches Orlando eKhaya, Power Park Housing projects
26th May 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The City of Johannesburg’s Economic Development MMC Nomoya Mnisi unveiled the Orlando eKhaya and Power Park Housing projects, in Soweto, on May 23. Originally launched in 2001 under then-Mayor Amos... 


Precision engineering addresses Joburg water crisis
Precision engineering addresses Joburg water crisis
26th May 2025

As water demand continues to put a strain on infrastructure in Gauteng’s urban areas, the residents of Kempton Park and Brixton (and surrounding areas) will experience some relief as two new water... 


Trump signs orders to revive US leadership in nuclear power
26th May 2025 By: Bloomberg

President Donald Trump on Friday signed orders meant to accelerate the construction of nuclear power plants, including small, untested designs that offer the promise of rapid deployment but have... 


Queensland fast-tracks critical minerals test facility in Townsville
23rd May 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Construction has begun on a long-awaited critical minerals testing facility in Townsville, in northern Queensland, with the state’s new Liberal National Party (LNP) government claiming credit for... 


In addition to antimony, the site is expected to produce gold and contribute to the environmental cleanup of the historic mining district.
Perpetua seeks $2bn Exim loan for Idaho project
23rd May 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Gold and antimony project developer Perpetua Resources said on Friday it had submitted a formal application to the Export-Import Bank of the United States (Exim) for up to $2-billion in debt... 


An image of the Kloof mine
Sibanye working to bring 260 Kloof workers back to surface
23rd May 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Multinational miner Sibanye-Stillwater has confirmed that a shaft incident occurred on May 22 at its Kloof 7 sub-shaft at the Kloof gold mining operation in South Africa, which has resulted in 260... 


Foran temporarily withdraws McIlvenna Bay staff amid wildfire evacuation
23rd May 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

TSX-listed Foran Mining said on Thursday it had temporarily withdrawn non-essential personnel from its McIlvenna Bay project site in Saskatchewan following a regional wildfire evacuation order.... 


Generation shares jump on final permit for Marathon project
Generation shares jump on final permit for Marathon project
23rd May 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Toronto-listed Generation Mining's stock jumped on Thursday as the company received its final permit required to begin construction at the Marathon copper/palladium project in northwestern... 


SEW-EURODRIVE South Africa headquarters
Local, German expertise help fine-tune offerings
23rd May 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

After nearly 40 years of investment in South African operations, German motor and gear unit manufacturer SEW-EURODRIVE continues to expand its reach throughout South Africa and the rest of the... 


 Jabu Serithi, MD of the Gauteng business unit of GVK Siya-Zama
Jabu Serithi
23rd May 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

This will we profile Jabu Serithi, MD of the Gauteng business unit of GVK Siya-Zama, a South African group which was established in 1960 as a painting and restoration company but has grown to... 


The above image depicts models made by the students that participated in the RAW Modular workshop
Programme to enhance timber competitiveness
23rd May 2025 By: Lynne Davies

The University of Pretoria (UP) Solid Timber Competitiveness Programme aims to develop design processes and wood products that will enhance the competitiveness of the South African timber sector,... 


An image of the Cap2U plant’s absorber column being erected
Crane solutions improve efficiency at cement plant
23rd May 2025

The efficient and safe installation of heavy objects for a world-first, large-scale carbon capture and utilisation plant for building material manufacturer Heidelberg Materials, is under way with... 


An image of the M-CRANE tyre
Tyre improves crane, heavy lifting operationality
23rd May 2025

The M-CRANE tyre, a “next-generation” tyre for mobile cranes, has been introduced to the market by industrial tyre manufacturer Magna Tyres. The M-CRANE enhances crane efficiency, endurance and... 


The above image depicts Bellinda Putterill explaining the eco-bricks designed by CSIR and its partners
Construction waste repurposed into building blocks
23rd May 2025

Construction waste is being repurposed into eco-friendly building blocks for low-cost Reconstruction and Development Programme (RDP) housing through a Department of Science, Technology and... 


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From nearly empty six months ago, Vaal dam brims after heavy rains
23rd May 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

In less than six months, the water storage level of South Africa’s Vaal dam surged from less than 30% capacity in December to overflowing, prompting the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) to... 


Tetra Pak’s advanced Mozzarella production line arrives in Southern Africa
Tetra Pak’s advanced Mozzarella production line arrives in Southern Africa
23rd May 2025

State-of-the-art line for cheese manufacturers The global mozzarella market is booming, and Southern African dairy producers now have access to cutting-edge technology to capitalise on this growing... 


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From nearly empty six months ago, Vaal dam brims after heavy rains
23rd May 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

In less than six months, the water storage level of South Africa’s Vaal dam surged from less than 30% capacity in December to overflowing, prompting the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) to... 


Ishwati Emoyeni Wind Farm, South Africa
Ishwati Emoyeni Wind Farm, South Africa
23rd May 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

The project entails the construction of a 140 MW wind farm and comprises thirty-two 4.5 MW wind turbines. 


Bomboré gold mine Stage 2 expansion, Burkina Faso
Bomboré gold mine Stage 2 expansion, Burkina Faso
23rd May 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

The expansion will increase gold production at Bomboré to between 220 000 oz/y and 250 000 oz/y. 


An artist’s impression of the reactor site.
Brazilian multipurpose reactor, Brazil
23rd May 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

The project will be an open pool-type reactor with a maximum power output of 30 MW. 


The dome of Unit 5 was installed on April 29, 2025.
Lufeng nuclear power plant, China
23rd May 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

The plant will have six nuclear reactors with a capacity of 1 250 MW each. Once completed, it will generate about 52-billion kilowatt-hours a year of electricity. 


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