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Rolls-Royce’s transformation programme delivered a strong first half 2024 performance
2nd August 2024 By: Rebecca Campbell

UK-based global major power and propulsion systems group Rolls-Royce has reported a strong performance during the first half of this year (1H24). The group credited this performance to the success... 


The critical role of facilities management in mitigating extreme weather damage
The critical role of facilities management in mitigating extreme weather damage
1st August 2024

With increasing climate unpredictability, facilities management has emerged as a frontline defence against the destructive impact of extreme weather conditions. Planned and proactive maintenance... 


Airbus reports on its first-half performance: revenues up, Ebit adjusted down
31st July 2024 By: Rebecca Campbell

Europe-based global major aerospace group Airbus has reported on its performance during the first half of this calendar year (1H24). While its consolidated group revenues, which came to... 


Defence industry association welcomes efforts to boost South African defence spending
29th July 2024 By: Rebecca Campbell

The South African Aerospace, Maritime and Defence Industries Association (AMD) has welcomed the commitment made, earlier this month, by the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Defence and Military... 


West Africa’s junta bloc
26th July 2024 By: Tara O’Connor

The transition is almost complete. Three of West Africa’s new military dictatorships –  Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger – have ended their security cooperation with the West, shifted their security... 


Siemens, BAE Systems to collaborate in digital innovation for manufacturing
23rd July 2024 By: Rebecca Campbell

US company Siemens Digital Industries Software (Siemens), part of the Germany-based major multinational Siemens technology group, and the Air sector of the UK-based global major aerospace and... 


Embraer reports increased aircraft deliveries and order backlogs during the second quarter
19th July 2024 By: Rebecca Campbell

Brazil-based global major aerospace group Embraer has reported that, during the second quarter of this year, it delivered 170% more commercial jets (airliners) than it had done during the first... 


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Coating tech protects critical equipment
19th July 2024

Laser-applied cladding technology provides robust and long-lasting coatings that enhance the performance and lifespan of critical components required for hydraulics, pneumatics and hydropower... 


Marion Sparg
Guilty and Proud: An MK Soldier's Memoir of Exile, Prison and Freedom – Marion Sparg
17th July 2024

In this riveting memoir Marion Sparg traces not only her experience in MK – often as the only woman in training camps in Angola – and her friendship with Chris Hani, Joe Slovo and Thabo Mbeki, but... 


UK's new coal mine sent 'adverse international signal', campaigners say
UK's new coal mine sent 'adverse international signal', campaigners say
17th July 2024 By: Reuters

Britain's approval of its first new deep coal mine in decades was unlawful because ministers failed to consider the "adverse international signal" sent by the controversial decision, environmental... 


Victory confirms large indicated REE deposit
16th July 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed Victory Metals has announced an updated mineral resource estimate for its North Stanmore heavy rare earth elements (HREE-) dominant project, in Western Australia. A substantial... 


Parliamentary Defence Committee concerned about underfunding of SANDF deployments 
15th July 2024 By: Rebecca Campbell

The new Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Defence and Military Veterans regards the proper funding of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) as a matter of the “utmost urgency”, it has... 


Proper funding for SANDF is of utmost urgency – Defence Committee
Proper funding for SANDF is of utmost urgency – Defence Committee
15th July 2024 By: Thabi Shomolekae

The Portfolio Committee on Defence and Military Veterans said it believes that securing proper funding for the South African National Defence Force is of the utmost urgency. The committee expressed... 


Damen signs new NIP agreement with dtic, celebrates more than 40 vessels built at Cape Town shipyard
12th July 2024 By: Irma Venter

Damen Shipyards Group (DSG) has signed a new strategic partnership agreement with the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (dtic) as part of the National Industrial Participation (NIP)... 


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Fastener group supports W Cape construction sector
12th July 2024

Fastener specialists Bolt and Engineering Distributors (B.E.D.) Group’s Cape Town branch is making a significant impact on major projects across the Western Cape, proving that even the smallest... 


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Multilateralism needed more than before, ANC says as it congratulates newly elected world leaders
9th July 2024 By: Thabi Shomolekae

The African National Congress said on Tuesday that multilateralism is under immense pressure but is needed now more than before, albeit in a renewed sense. The party said the ongoing conflicts in... 


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Ramaphosa mourns death of soldiers in North West
9th July 2024 By: Thabi Shomolekae

President Cyril Ramaphosa expressed sadness for the deaths of four South African National Defence Force members who passed away on Friday while on duty to combat illegal mining. The troops were... 


Saps investigating the non-violent deaths of four SANDF soldiers at an Orkney mine shaft
8th July 2024 By: Rebecca Campbell

The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) has announced that the South African Police Service (Saps) is undertaking an investigation, in preparation for an inquest, into the deaths of four... 


Sovereign starts trading on OTCQX
8th July 2024 By: Darren Parker

ASX- and Aim-listed Sovereign Metals has also started trading on the OTCQX under the ticker symbol SVMLF. The OTCQX is the highest market tier of OTC markets on which more than 12 000 US and global... 


Canada's Industry Minister, Francois-Philippe Champagne
Canada sets strict criteria for foreign mining investment
5th July 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

In a move to safeguard national interests amid global geopolitical competition, Canada’s Industry Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne has announced stringent measures governing foreign capital in... 


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Major restructuring in global aerospace sector confirmed – Boeing, Airbus, absorb Spirit
2nd July 2024 By: Rebecca Campbell

In one of the most important merger and acquisition deals in the global aerospace sector in years, US-based Boeing has announced that it is acquiring another large US group, aerostructures... 


DSCT's facilities in Cape Town
Damen renews NIP agreement with dtic; celebrates more than 40 vessels built at Cape Town shipyard
27th June 2024 By: Irma Venter

Damen Shipyards Group (DSG) has signed a new strategic partnership agreement with the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (dtic) as part of the National Industrial Participation (NIP)... 


Meteoric to supply Brazil rare earths magnet factory
26th June 2024 By: Reuters

Rare earth developer Meteoric Resources will collaborate with a regional department of Brazil's Minas Gerais state to explore the production of rare earth magnets, the Australian company said on... 


A South African soldier
Two killed in mortar attack on South African army base in Congo
26th June 2024 By: Reuters

South Africa's military said on Wednesday that a mortar attack on one of its bases in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo a day earlier had killed two people and injured 20 others. South African... 


VEGA Instruments
VEGA Instruments
25th June 2024

( Virtual Showroom )For a long time, metallic diaphragm sensors have been the standard for pressure measurement in chemical plants. However, ceramic measuring cells have been a proven alternative... 


Linda Lourie appointed HyProMag USA advisory board director
24th June 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

TSX-V-listed CoTec Holdings and Aim- and TSX-V-listed Mkango Resources have appointed Linda Lourie as an advisory board director for their joint venture (JV), HyProMag USA, effective June 24.... 


Defence industries association calls for greater investment in the underfunded SANDF
24th June 2024 By: Rebecca Campbell

South African Aerospace, Maritime and Defence Industries Association (AMD) CEO Sandile Ndlovu has issued an open letter to the country’s next (and currently not yet known or appointed) Defence... 


Milkor highlights its partnership with German group regarding sea surveillance UAV
Milkor highlights its partnership with German group regarding sea surveillance UAV
24th June 2024 By: Rebecca Campbell

South African defence company Milkor on Thursday reaffirmed its partnership with German group Aerodata, to develop a maritime surveillance version of the Milkor 380 uncrewed aerial vehicle (UAV).... 


Canada oil sands group removes online content over federal anti-greenwashing rules
Canada oil sands group removes online content over federal anti-greenwashing rules
21st June 2024 By: Reuters

he Pathways Alliance, a group of Canada's biggest oil sands producers, has removed all content about environmental goals from its website and social media pages, citing "significant uncertainty"... 


Australia to fund road clearing to Porgera mine after PNG landslide
20th June 2024 By: Reuters

Australia said it would provide A$2-million to Papua New Guinea to restore road access to the Porgera gold mine, previously one of the world's largest, and other support for survivors after a... 


DA MP Renaldo Gouws
DA suspends MP Renaldo Gouws over inflammatory videos
20th June 2024 By: Sashnee Moodley

Democratic Alliance MP Renaldo Gouws has been immediately suspended from all party activities and will face disciplinary charges for an inflammatory video which shows him using racist and violent... 


Rolls-Royce unveils hybrid electric powerpack for armoured vehicles
18th June 2024 By: Rebecca Campbell

UK-based global major power and propulsion systems group Rolls-Royce has announced that its Germany-based Power Systems division had launched a hybrid diesel and battery-electric powerpack concept... 


Milkor highlights its partnership with German group regarding sea surveillance UAV
Milkor highlights its partnership with German group regarding sea surveillance UAV
14th June 2024 By: Rebecca Campbell

South African defence company Milkor on Thursday reaffirmed its partnership with German group Aerodata, to develop a maritime surveillance version of the Milkor 380 uncrewed aerial vehicle (UAV).... 


Critical Metals to buy controlling stake in Greenland REE mine
Critical Metals to buy controlling stake in Greenland REE mine
10th June 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Nasdaq-listed Critical Metals has signed a binding heads of agreement to acquire a controlling interest in the Tanbreez rare earth mine, in Greenland, from a company controlled by geologist Gregory... 


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AAD expected to yield significant economic, educational value once again
10th June 2024 By: Darren Parker

Speaking at a preliminary event marking 100 days until the next Africa Aerospace and Defence (AAD) trade exhibition and airshow, which will take place from September 18 to 22, Defence and Military... 


South Australia budget lacks adequate support for mining - Amec
7th June 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The South Australian government has unveiled a surplus budget, buoyed by stronger-than-expected goods and services (GST) and state tax revenues, as well as A$420-million in royalties from the... 


Steadfast hold on power
7th June 2024 By: Martin Zhuwakinyu

In the intricate tango of politics and military might, one undeniable reality emerges: once soldiers seize State control, they seldom relinquish it willingly. Ibrahim Traore, the 36-year-old... 


Chinese rare earths investor fails to win seat on Australia's Northern Minerals board
Chinese rare earths investor fails to win seat on Australia's Northern Minerals board
6th June 2024 By: Reuters

A Chinese mining investor has failed in a bid to join Australian rare earths mining company Northern Minerals' board on Thursday, days after Australia's Treasurer ordered the investor's private... 


Lift-off of the Boeing Starliner capsule on its first crewed test flight, on top of an ULA Atlas V rocket
Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft finally launches on its first crewed test flight
6th June 2024 By: Rebecca Campbell

Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner space capsule successfully lifted off on its first crewed test flight at 16h52 South African time on Wednesday, and is now safely in orbit, the US National Aeronautics... 


Energy Fuels shores up Australian supply for REE production
Energy Fuels shores up Australian supply for REE production
4th June 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

US-based Energy Fuels has formed a joint venture with Astron to develop the Donald rare earth element (REE) and mineral sands project in Australia, securing supply for its White Mesa mill, in... 


Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers
Australia orders Chinese investors to sell down stake in rare earths miner
3rd June 2024 By: Reuters

Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers has ordered several China-linked investors to dispose of shares in rare earths miner Northern Minerals on national interest grounds, a spokesperson said on... 


Emira Property Fund CEO Geoff Jennett
Emira reports strong full-year operational results
31st May 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

Despite high interest rates and difficult operating conditions, JSE-listed Emira Property Fund reported strong operational results, strategic delivery and capacity-enhancing active capital... 


South African Air Force Denel Rooivalk attack helicopters deploy flares from their defensive aids suites during a display
South African company’s electronics module has achieved the highest TRL rating
31st May 2024 By: Rebecca Campbell

South African original design manufacturer electronics company Etion Create (part of Reunert Applied Electronics) has announced that its VF370 3U OpenVPX single board computer (SBC) module has been... 


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