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Digital border transformation important to grow economy, create jobs – Leon Schreiber
13th November 2024 By: Thabi Shomolekae

Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber noted on Wednesday that the digital transformation of the border environment is an important priority for the Government of National Unity to be able to grow... 


Brasco Industrial Filtration: Leading the charge in dust filtration excellence
Brasco Industrial Filtration: Leading the charge in dust filtration excellence
12th November 2024

When a major South African-based board manufacturing company—operating across vast regions from Mpumalanga to the Eastern Cape—needed a robust dust extraction system for its new melamine faced... 


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Climate skeptics urge Trump to boost coal, gut science in agencies
12th November 2024 By: Bloomberg

Activists who dispute the severity of climate change enjoyed cachet in Donald Trump’s first administration and salivated over the prospect of his return to the White House. Now that he’s won,... 


Verder Liquids releases Dura 60: A leap forward in performance and efficiency
Verder Liquids releases Dura 60: A leap forward in performance and efficiency
11th November 2024

Verder Liquids has launched the Verderflex DURA 60 Hose Pump, specifically designed for applications such as metering, bulk handling and transfer duties. The Dura 60 is ideal for sludges, slurries,... 


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JET Funding Platform to close first application window on Dec 15
8th November 2024 By: Darren Parker

The Just Energy Transition (JET) Funding Platform, launched on October 25, will close its first window for applications on December 15, according to JET Funding Platform analyst Mohlokoa Ngoasheng.... 


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Bushveld production to continue to decrease on liquidity challenges
8th November 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Aim-listed Bushveld Minerals will continue with a controlled slowdown of production owing to liquidity challenges, CEO Craig Coltman says in an operational update for the three months and nine... 


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High-tech planter plants 1 500 acres
8th November 2024

A leading original-equipment manufacturer (OEM) in agricultural machinery innovation planted 1 500 acres of potatoes at Warden Hutterian Bretheren in Washington using its cutting-edge 12-row potato... 


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Kola potash project, Congo-Brazzaville – update
8th November 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Kore Potash has completed a share subscription to further advance work at the Kola project. 


The importance of choosing the correct abrasive mineral for coated applications
The importance of choosing the correct abrasive mineral for coated applications
7th November 2024

The castings and foundry industry plays a pivotal role in the manufacturing and production of essential components for various sectors ranging from automotive to aerospace. To ensure quality,... 


Albemarle loses more than $1bn on falling lithium prices
Albemarle loses more than $1bn on falling lithium prices
7th November 2024 By: Bloomberg

Albemarle, the world's largest lithium producer, said on Thursday it lost more than $1 billion in the third quarter and that it would slash its capital budget amid a 71% drop in prices for the... 


Connecting Africa’s Visionaries: Vuka Group’s Commitment to Transformative Green Projects
Connecting Africa’s Visionaries: Vuka Group’s Commitment to Transformative Green Projects
5th November 2024

Vuka Group and Africa’s Green Economy Summit are spearheading efforts to boost Africa's inclusive economic growth by connecting project owners with a global network of investors. This strategic... 


Nersa to kick off public hearings into Eskom's revenue application on November 18
Eskom’s revenue application displays ‘cavalier disregard’ for negative economic and social impacts
5th November 2024 By: Terence Creamer

The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (Outa) has urged the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) to reject Eskom’s latest revenue application, which Outa says “displays a cavalier... 


Sibanye-Stillwater CEO Neal Froneman
Sibanye-Stillwater reports 9% y/y growth in adjusted earnings for third quarter
5th November 2024 By: Darren Parker

Diversified miner Sibanye-Stillwater has announced a 9% year-on-year increase in adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (Ebitda) to $184-million for the third... 


World's first wooden satellite, developed in Japan, heads to space
5th November 2024 By: Reuters

The world's first wooden satellite, built by Japanese researchers, was launched into space on Tuesday, in an early test of using timber in lunar and Mars exploration. LignoSat, developed by Kyoto... 


Propak Africa 2025: Where Innovation Meets Opportunity
Propak Africa 2025: Where Innovation Meets Opportunity
5th November 2024

As automation and digitisation accelerates across industries, companies are recognising the need to invest in smarter solutions, products and services to stay competitive. For those in packaging... 


IDC COO Joanne Bate
Green-hydrogen secretariat being set up at IDC as single point of contact for public and private coordination
5th November 2024 By: Terence Creamer

South Africa’s Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) is in the process of setting up the institutional capacity to house the Green Hydrogen Just Energy Transition (JET) Secretariat, which is... 


Canada proposes sharp cut in oil and gas sector emissions by 2030
5th November 2024 By: Reuters

The Canadian government on Monday released draft regulations that would cap emissions of greenhouse gases from the oil and gas sector by 35% from 2019 levels, slightly less than initially... 


ARIS 2024 to Re-imagine investment for Africa's renewable energy Future
4th November 2024

The Africa Renewables Investment Summit (ARIS) is set to return on 25 - 26 November 2024 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre 2 (CTICC 2), bringing together global and African leaders,... 


Canada to unveil long-awaited plan for emissions cap on oil and gas sector
Canada to unveil long-awaited plan for emissions cap on oil and gas sector
4th November 2024 By: Reuters

Canada will on Monday unveil the details of its long-awaited plan to cap emissions of greenhouse gases from the oil and gas sector, an idea that the energy industry and some provinces strongly... 


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EPWP open to abuse, must be reformed – Macpherson
1st November 2024 By: Irma Venter

The Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) has become open to abuse, says Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure Dean Macpherson, despite it also being an “important stop-gap opportunity to... 


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Fibre-reinforced concrete offers sustainable alternative
1st November 2024

A new innovation in the use of fibre in concrete instead of traditional steel reinforcement is set to move the industry closer to the goals of sustainability and environment protection. Using... 


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Local manufacturer expands capabilities
1st November 2024

To improve its local manufacturing processes, WEG has taken delivery of two laser cutting machines and three bending machines for its sheet metal cutting operation at the company’s manufacturing... 


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New cold planer sets new standards for road building, rehabilitation
1st November 2024

Used for the first time in South Africa on the rehabilitation of the R21 highway in Gauteng last month, specialised equipment manufacturer Astec’s RX-600ex cold planer is “poised to set new... 


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Water power in underground mines should be put to full use
1st November 2024 By: Martin Creamer

The high electricity tariff scenario should prompt underground miners to make full use of every bit of self-generation potential that is available to them. For decades attention has been drawn to... 


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Unleash the power of 4-in-1 technology with Astron Energy’s Quartech™ fuel
1st November 2024

Energy products supplier Astron Energy is proud to introduce its advanced fuel formulations Quartech™ and Quartech D™, designed to give your vehicle maximum performance and protection. Available in... 


Toyota Material Handling drives technology in agriculture industry
Toyota Material Handling drives technology in agriculture industry
31st October 2024

Agriculture is much more than an economic pillar for countries around the world. It is the lifeblood of communities, shaping futures and sustaining livelihoods across nations. It intertwines with... 


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FNB launches ‘FNB Energy Solutions’ to power up SA businesses
31st October 2024

The offering aligns with FNB Commercial’s objective to broaden its earnings streams beyond its banking offerings. In a strategic move aimed at addressing the growing demand for affordable,... 


Enhancing Safety with Tonal and White Noise Reverse Alarms
Enhancing Safety with Tonal and White Noise Reverse Alarms
30th October 2024

By: John Ratcliffe  (Virtual Showroom)In today’s fast-paced and often congested work environments—whether it’s a construction site, a warehouse, or a mining operation—reversing vehicles pose a... 


Automechanika Johannesburg 2024: The Premier Event for Africa's Automotive Service Industry
30th October 2024

Automechanika Johannesburg is set to take place from 19-21 November 2024 at the Johannesburg Expo Centre, NASREC. As the premier event for the automotive service industry in Africa, Automechanika... 


“Harnessing the translational research framework to accelerate solutions for South Africa's electricity grid crisis”
“Harnessing the translational research framework to accelerate solutions for South Africa's electricity grid crisis”
30th October 2024

Author: PROFESSOR VALLY PADAYACHEE - POWER AND ENERGY EXPERT [A former Senior Executive at City Power Johannesburg and a former Executive Manager at Eskom] South Africa's electricity grid crisis... 


Axis Communications engineering and training manager for Middle East and Africa Rudie Opperman
Individual responsibility, whole-of-ecosystem approach important for industrial cyber resilience
28th October 2024 By: Schalk Burger

Awareness of cybersecurity best practices by all employees and role-players and having a zero-trust mindset are important to protect infrastructure and industrial facilities and make them more... 


CSIR Transport Safety Lab aiming to improve Africa’s road safety products, policies
CSIR Transport Safety Lab aiming to improve Africa’s road safety products, policies
28th October 2024

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research’s (CSIR’s) new Transport Safety Laboratory (TSL) will enable original-equipment manufacturers, transport operators and private investors to test... 


The contest between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris is currently very tight according to polls in swing states.
BofA’s Hartnett says bets on gold are rising before US election
25th October 2024 By: Bloomberg

Investors are continuing to load up on gold ahead of the US election as a hedge against inflation and populism, according to strategists at Bank of America (BofA). The precious metal hit a record... 


ARM CEO Phillip Tobias
UP, ARM open virtual conference centre
25th October 2024 By: Darren Parker

The University of Pretoria (UP) and African Rainbow Minerals (ARM) have announced the official opening of the UP-ARM Virtual Conference Centre, aimed at enhancing collaboration between academia and... 


Sintech
Sintech
25th October 2024

Since 1984 Sintech has supplied the South African market with clutches, brakes and engineering solutions for a range of applications in mining and mining-related industries. Sintech supplies... 


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Colliery Training College: A legacy of excellence in skills development
25th October 2024

Colliery Training College (CTC) has been a cornerstone of the South African skills develop-ment landscape since its establishment in 1965. Based in Emalahleni for over five decades, CTC is renowned... 


Lawerence Juku Head of IoT Products and Solutions, MTN
Embrace the future of utility management with MTN Business Smart Electricity
25th October 2024

In today’s world, where energy efficiency and sustainability are top priorities, utility management needs a revolutionary approach. Enter MTN Business Smart Electricity solution - a game-changing... 


A CSIR researcher demonstrates how a driving simulator can be used to recreate uniquely South Africa driving hazards.
New lab to improve road safety policies, products in Africa
24th October 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Blade Nzimande has unveiled a new Transport Safety Lab at the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research's (CSIR's) Scientia campus, in Pretoria.... 


Argentina's lithium hunters scale back as EV shift slows
Argentina's lithium hunters scale back as EV shift slows
24th October 2024 By: Reuters

The Argentine salt flats in South America's "lithium triangle" have been one of the busiest sites for ventures racing to extract the battery metal needed to power the global shift to electric... 


Newmont CEO Tom Palmer
Newmont's Q3 profit jumps on back of higher gold prices, production
24th October 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

Global gold and copper miner Newmont posted a sharp rise in net earnings for the third quarter on the back of higher output and surging bullion prices. The Denver-based company’s net income was... 


Solar and energy storage solutions – a smart investment to transform business operations
Solar and energy storage solutions – a smart investment to transform business operations
24th October 2024

With escalating electricity tariffs and national utility Eskom’s ongoing struggles, businesses face increasingly unpredictable power supply and rising operational costs. The latest tariff increase... 


Inkulu Pipes Pioneers Large-Diameter PE Pipe Manufacturing in Africa with Groundbreaking Order
23rd October 2024

South Africa, September 2024 – In a historic achievement for the African construction industry, Inkulu Pipes has secured an unprecedented order to manufacture 744 meters of PE 100 DN/OD 1200 mm SDR... 


Former Gullick South Africa Technical Manager Terry Hamilton (right) interviewed by Mining Weekly's Martin Creamer.
Water power is there for the taking in many underground mines
22nd October 2024 By: Martin Creamer

Water power is there for the taking across a broad spectrum of many of South Africa’s hard-rock underground mines. At a time of high electricity prices, the availability of cooling reservoirs at... 


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