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Lawmakers updated on plans to procure first independent transmission projects
Updated 7 hours ago 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... 


Woodside welcomes environmental approval for NWS project extension
Woodside welcomes environmental approval for NWS project extension
28th May 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed Woodside Energy has welcomed the Australian federal government's proposed decision to grant environmental approval for the extension of the North West Shelf (NWS) project, saying it will... 


The Etango project site
Bannerman appoints product offtake committee chairperson
27th May 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Australia- and Namibia-listed uranium development company Bannerman Energy, which owns the Etango uranium project in the Erongo region of Namibia, has appointed Danny Goeman independent chairperson... 


SIU to investigate maladministration in the Department of Defence
SIU to investigate maladministration in the Department of Defence
26th May 2025 By: Thabi Shomolekae

The Special Investigating Unit has been authorised to investigate allegations of maladministration in the Department of Defence and recover any losses the State may have suffered. President Cyril... 


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... 


Ucore secures $18.4m US DOD funding for Louisiana rare earth processing plant
20th May 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

TSX-V-listed Ucore Rare Metals has signed an $18.4-million agreement with the US Department of Defense (DoD) to fund the initial construction of a commercial-scale rare earth separation facility in... 


China’s glut of coal locks market in vicious cycle of decline
China’s glut of coal locks market in vicious cycle of decline
15th May 2025 By: Bloomberg

Chinese coal prices remain locked in a downward spiral due to a persistent glut of the fuel, according to the country’s top industry group. The optimism that’s taken hold in the wake of China’s... 


Powerline
Eskom planning ‘open day’ to market newly launched virtual wheeling solution
9th May 2025 By: Terence Creamer

Eskom intends hosting an open day for independent power producers (IPPs) and aggregators in the near future to market its virtual wheeling solution, which was officially launched at the end of... 


Reama AI Technology wins innovation award
9th May 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Renewable sector intelligent asset management company Reama AI Technology has won the 2025 international market research and consulting firm EuPD Research Top Innovation Award 2025 in the AI... 


Awsisa urges adoption of SPVs for water, citing relevant international best practice
7th May 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

The adoption of special purpose vehicles (SPVs) as a new model for water and sanitation service delivery at the municipal level will enable South Africa to build “utilities of the future”. In... 


As it turns 21, Murray & Roberts Cementation commits to new tech, Africa expansion
30th April 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Mining contracting company Murray & Roberts Cementation is celebrating 21 years since the merger of Murray & Roberts RUC and The Cementation Company (Africa) in July 2004 and says it is committed... 


Grid access remains a key bottleneck for new wind projects
Rising role of South Africa’s private offtaker market underscored in latest Global Wind Report
23rd April 2025 By: Terence Creamer

The growing role of the private offtaker market in stimulating the South African wind sector has been highlighted in the latest 'Global Wind Report', which has been released by the Global Wind... 


Deep Yellow reiterates impact of poor uranium prices
22nd April 2025 By: Darren Parker

Uranium developer and producer Deep Yellow has, in its latest quarterly activities report, published on April 22, reiterated that it has deferred a final investment decision on its Tumas project,... 


South Africa’s telecoms growth boosted by fibre subscriptions, expanding network coverage
18th April 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

South Africa’s telecommunications sector experienced growth in 2024, driven by a surge in fibre subscriptions, heightened engagement on social media platforms and significant advancements in... 


FlexED CEO Wayne Glossop
Aspirant IPP advancing 1 GW flexible gas-engine project in Mpumalanga
11th April 2025 By: Terence Creamer

Aspirant independent power producer (IPP) FlexED is developing a 1 000 MW gas-engine project in Mpumalanga to provide the flexible generation and ancillary services that will be required as the... 


M&R's head office
M&R Holdings' mining businesses to be sold as creditors approve business rescue plan
10th April 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

JSE-listed Murray & Roberts (M&R) Holdings has confirmed that its mining businesses will be sold, following the approval of a business rescue plan (BRP) by an overwhelming majority of creditors.... 


Bottle manufacturing
Manufacturing output decreases in February
10th April 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Manufacturing production decreased by 3.2% year-on-year in February, with the largest negative contributions made by the motor vehicles, parts and accessories and other transport equipment, having... 


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Deep Yellow again defers Tumas investment decision citing market conditions
8th April 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Australia-listed Deep Yellow has deferred the final investment decision (FID) for its flagship Tumas project, in Namibia, to fully capitalise on its upside potential and to protect shareholder... 


Heraeus platinum ingots
Precious metals unable to avoid wide-ranging sell-offs amid Trump tariffs
7th April 2025 By: Darren Parker

Although precious metals dodged the reciprocal import tariffs that US President Donald Trump announced last week, they were unable to avoid the wide-ranging sell-off that hit most assets, Heraeus... 


M&R's head office in South Africa
Retrenchments, disposals proposed in M&R Limited business rescue plan
3rd April 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

JSE-listed engineering and contracting group Murray & Roberts (M&R) has advised that creditors will vote on the business rescue plan for M&R Limited on April 8. The plan was published on March... 


South Africa’s telecommunications sector grows amid fibre, network coverage
2nd April 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

South Africa’s telecommunications experienced growth in 2024, driven by a surge in fibre subscriptions, heightened engagement on social media platforms and substantial advancements in network... 


Uranium market freezes as tariff threats rattle would-be buyers
Uranium market freezes as tariff threats rattle would-be buyers
31st March 2025 By: Bloomberg

The North American uranium market is grinding to a halt as US nuclear-power companies spooked by President Donald Trump’s tariff threats slow purchases and delay new contracts. US utility... 


Refined potash in hand
Kore targets construction at Kola on January 1 next year
31st March 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

With large projects in the mining industry often facing challenges in terms of cost and time overruns, UK-headquartered Kore Potash chairperson David Hathorn confirms that the company’s contracting... 


An image of coal being transported
Contractor miner delivers efficient, seamless production
28th March 2025 By: Nadine Ramdass

Through an expanded fleet and the introduction of additional services, opencast mining, bulk materials handling, and drilling and blasting service provider Zizwe Opencast Mining is targeting... 


Panama has not authorised visits to the Cobre Panama copper mine
Panama has not authorised visits to the Cobre Panama copper mine
26th March 2025 By: Reuters

Panama has not authorised visits to First Quantum's shuttered Cobre Panama mine, the country's Ministry of Commerce and Industry said in a statement on Tuesday. "Any entry of third parties to... 


Image of Kayelekera operations
Kayelekera uranium restart project, Malawi – update
21st March 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Uranium developer Lotus Resources has announced the signing of a binding contract with a major North American power utility for the sale of 600 000 lb of uranium. 


February sales up, exports down, Suzuki moves into second spot
21st March 2025 By: Irma Venter

February new-vehicle sales in the domestic market improved by 7.3%, to 47 978 units, compared with the same month last year. It is also the second month this year that importer Suzuki has taken... 


Gaia Fund Managers CIO Dr Hendrik Snyman
Gaia acquires an interest in solar PV, wind plants
19th March 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Cape Town Stock Exchange-listed Gaia Renewables 1, has acquired an interest in three renewable-energy plants from the IDEAS Renewable Energy Fund, which is managed by African Infrastructure... 


Midtier sub-Saharan Africa markets could see slight growth uptick in 2025
18th March 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Most midtier markets in sub-Saharan Africa are expected to see a slight uptick in their growth rates this year, economic and financial research company BMI sub-Saharan Africa country risk senior... 


Lotus inks binding uranium offtake with N American power utility
17th March 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Australia’s Lotus Resources has announced the signing of a binding contract with a major North American power utility for the sale of 600 000 lb of uranium from the Kayelekera mine in Malawi. The... 


Saeec looking to bolster membership as divisions progress
17th March 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Although the Southern African Energy Efficiency Confederation’s (Saeec’s) membership has declined over the past year, the nonprofit and its divisions have still enjoyed successes over the period,... 


Mine workers underground
Eight-million fatality-free shifts advancing industry’s Zero Harm vision
14th March 2025 By: Tracy Hancock

While the mining industry has not achieved its vision of realising Zero Harm, every day that an injury-free shift is executed is a day closer to achieving that goal, says underground mining... 


Artist's drawing of nuclear power plant
Bailong Phase I nuclear power plant, China – update
14th March 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Nine major contracts have been signed for the construction of units 1 and 2 of the project. 


Logistics strain far from over, but rail moving in the right direction – Ctrack index
Logistics strain far from over, but rail moving in the right direction – Ctrack index
12th March 2025 By: Irma Venter

The Ctrack Transport and Freight Index (Ctrack TFI) declined for eight consecutive months to reach an index level of 112.8 in January, the lowest level since December 2022. This decline resembles... 


More than 100 pieces of new cargo-handling equipment will be supplied to the Durban Container Terminal this year
Equipment revival at South African port terminals underpinning move from stabilisation to recovery
10th March 2025 By: Terence Creamer

Transnet Port Terminals (TPT) CEO Jabu Mdaki believes the steady flow of new equipment, together with improved relations with key original equipment and part suppliers as well as shipping lines,... 


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Legal protection benefits rail corridor investors
7th March 2025

The multijurisdictional nature the Lobito Corridor project – which comprises a 1 300-km railway linking Angola’s Port of Lobito to the mineral-rich regions of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)... 


Image of periodic table symbol for nickel
Crawford nickel sulphide project, Canada – update
7th March 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Nickel-focused exploration company Canada Nickel Company has signed a significant agreement with the Mattagami, Matachewan and Flying Post First Nations, members of the Wabun Tribal Council, to... 


Stack of gold bars
Occupational Lung Disease Working Group lauds Tshiamiso Trust milestone
6th March 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The Occupational Lung Disease Working Group has lauded the work done by the Tshiamiso Trust, which has paid out R2-billion in settlements to claimants so far. The working group comprises six... 


Canada Nickel signs landmark agreement with First Nations for Crawford project
4th March 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

TSX-V-listed Canada Nickel Company has signed a significant agreement with the Mattagami, Matachewan, and Flying Post First Nations, members of the Wabun Tribal Council, to advance the Crawford... 


Suzuki is now firmly in second spot on the bestseller list
February sales up, exports down, Suzuki moves into second spot
3rd March 2025 By: Irma Venter

February new-vehicle sales in the domestic market improved by 7.3%, to 47 978 units, compared with the same month last year. It is also the second month this year that importer Suzuki has taken... 


LNG Photo
Pioneering LNG innovation and energy security in S Africa
27th February 2025

On February 19, 2025, industry leaders convened in Gauteng to explore liquefied natural gas’ (LNG’s) role in enhancing South Africa’s energy security, reinforcing natural gas company SLG’s... 


The NOA Group's 10.1 MW Eland Solar PV plant, in Welkom
NOA Group gearing up to supply wheeled electricity after securing trading licence
17th February 2025 By: Terence Creamer

The trading arm of private energy company NOA is gearing up to supply wheeled renewable electricity to multiple customers in South Africa following the National Energy Regulator of South Africa’s... 


Digital transformation needed to overcome SA'S construction challenges
Digital transformation needed to overcome SA'S construction challenges
14th February 2025

While it may be too early to gauge whether President Cyril Ramaphosa’s promise to transform South Africa into a construction site is becoming a reality, the industry continues to face several... 


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