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New chapter for Seacom after rebrand
12th November 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

Digital infrastructure group Seacom has undertaken a brand overhaul as it marks a new chapter and reaffirms its commitment to innovation, client focus and digital leadership. The “strategic leap”... 


Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana
Godongwana outlines plans for shifting spending focus towards infrastructure
12th November 2025 By: Terence Creamer

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has outlined several initiatives being undertaken to finally begin shifting the composition of government spending from consumption to capital investment,... 


The Concor team that was recognised with three awards at Construction World’s Best Projects
Concor recognised at Construction World’s Best Projects Awards
12th November 2025

Leading infrastructure and building contractor Concor has been recognised at Construction World’s Best Projects 2025, receiving two Highly Commended Awards and a Special Mention in the AfriSam... 


How sensor-based sorting is extending the life of critical mineral deposits
How sensor-based sorting is extending the life of critical mineral deposits
11th November 2025

As ore grades decline, global demand for critical minerals rises, and ESG expectations intensify, mining economics are being reshaped. TOMRA Mining’s sensor-based sorting technologies are... 


Niveshen Govender CEO of the South Africa Wind Energy Association (SAWEA)
How market liberalisation can unlock SA’s renewable energy future
11th November 2025

Market liberalisation allows South Africa the opportunity to shape a modern, regional power system. By harnessing renewable energy sources, such as wind power, coupled with innovation, the country... 


Concor has embarked on its first fully wrapped Balance of Plant (BoP) contract - covering both civil and electrical scopes - at the De Aar 2 South Wind Energy Facility, showcasing its turnkey engineering and construction capabilities
Concor's wind energy gamechanger: full BoP under one roof
11th November 2025

In a milestone achievement for South Africa’s renewable energy sector, Concor has taken full control of the Balance of Plant (BoP) scope on the TotalEnergies Renewables De Aar 2 South Wind Energy... 


Resilience isn’t enough: why your supply chain should be a competitive advantage
Resilience isn’t enough: why your supply chain should be a competitive advantage
11th November 2025

By: Canninah Dladla - Cluster President for English-speaking Africa at Schneider Electric The last five years have placed unprecedented strain on global supply chains. Geopolitical tensions, trade... 


H&I and AfriSam received a Special Mention for the Malmesbury Bypass Project in the Western Cape
Projects using AfriSam Construction Materials shine at the 24th Construction World Best Projects Awards
11th November 2025

AfriSam’s long standing commitment to excellence and innovation in the built environment was once again underscored at the 24th Construction World Best Projects Awards, where several projects using... 


Iron-ore pellets
Guinea to fast-track alumina, iron-ore processing, mines minister says
11th November 2025 By: Reuters

Guinea will fast-track the development of alumina refineries and iron-ore pellet plants to end decades of raw ore exports, its mines minister told reporters, as the country prepares for the first... 


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AECI unveils TNT-free booster technology
10th November 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Chemicals and mining explosives company AECI unveiled trinitrotoluene- (TNT-) and pentaerythritol tetranitrate- (PETN-) free booster technology at the European Federation of Explosives conference,... 


Core Lithium lifts Grants ore reserve, cuts capital
10th November 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed Core Lithium has delivered an upgraded ore reserve and optimised mine plan for the Grants deposit at its 100%-owned Finniss lithium project in the Northern Territory, reducing... 


The Ivanplats Shaft 2 box cut is shown here prior to construction of the permanent headgear, with careful planning to ensure a safe foundation for future operations
Engineering for safety: Cementation Africa’s deeply embedded commitment to risk elimination
10th November 2025

At Cementation Africa, safety is not treated as a checklist item, rather it is the very foundation of how the company designs, plans and executes its projects. This mindset is rooted in a... 


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Qantas’ ultralong-range ambitions take major step with assembly of new Airbus type
7th November 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

Australian national flag carrier Qantas has highlighted that the airframe for it first Airbus A350-1000ULR airliner has been completed, at Airbus’ Final Assembly Line, in Toulouse, France. The... 


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Construction starts on R2bn mixed-use development in Green Point
7th November 2025 By: Irma Venter

Construction work has started on The Granger, a R2-billion mixed-use development adjacent to the DHL Stadium in Green Point, Cape Town. Situated between the city’s central business district (CBD)... 


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Consultancy calls for creation of ‘Just Transition Worker Fund’ to address climate-linked inequality
7th November 2025 By: Darren Parker

Research and consulting firm PBS Development Consulting has recommended the establishment of a dedicated ‘Just Transition Worker Fund’ to ensure South Africa’s climate transition addresses... 


AI and the smart factory
AI and the smart factory
7th November 2025

By: Johan Potgieter - Cluster Industrial Software Lead at Schneider Electric Imagine walking into a factory where machines can think ahead, predict problems before it happens, and automatically... 


RS South Africa Shapes the Future of Engineering Talent this STEM Day
RS South Africa Shapes the Future of Engineering Talent this STEM Day
7th November 2025

In a world increasingly driven by technology, innovation, and sustainability, the question is not whether we will need engineers it is whether we are equipping the next generation with the skills... 


STOPGUN V2.0
SVI’s most popular solution for mining clients – the Stopgun V2.0 package, seen here on a Totoya Hilux, offers cost-effective and comprehensive vehicle armouring
Uptake of life-saving armoured solutions increases
7th November 2025 By: Donna Slater

With rising threats facing mines in South Africa, Gauteng-based armoured vehicle systems company SVI Engineering is targeting its product research and development at offering mining clients... 


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HPHT valves improve flow control operations
7th November 2025 By: Trent Roebeck

A partnership between valve product and solutions supplier Brimis Engineering (Brimis) and Germany-based valve manufacturer ProValve Armaturen (ProValve) will result in the latest high-pressure,... 


On site where a storage system has been installed
BESSs can alleviate tariff pressures
7th November 2025 By: Devina Haripersad

Battery systems are now playing a key role in helping industries manage tariff pressures and ensure continuity of operations, says solar and storage solutions provider RenEnergy Africa business... 


Wind turbines on a field generating electricity
Battery storage key to powering Africa’s renewables future
7th November 2025 By: Devina Haripersad

Battery energy storage systems (BESSs) are becoming a key part of Africa’s transition to renewable energy, as they help make the power grid more stable, flexible and secure across a continent that... 


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Menar champions safety, inclusion for women
7th November 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Diversified mining group Menar is strengthening its women in mining (WiM) structures across its operations, linking gender inclusion directly to health, safety and operational performance, reports... 


An image of the Multi-port SUMONDO valve
Multi-port valve block now available
7th November 2025

International valve specialist GEMÜ is expanding its single-use range with the GEMÜ Multiport SUMONDO multi-port valve block, which is available with pneumatic or manual block locking. The GEMÜ... 


An image of Rollon linear motion systems in industrial machinery
Partnership helps meet increased demand
7th November 2025

Aligning with growing linear motion technology demands, linear motion systems specialists Rollon has partnered with industrial solutions provider BMG to deliver high-performance solutions for... 


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Valve training benefits industry, manufacturers
7th November 2025

The professional body for valve and actuator manufacturers South African Valve and Actuator Manufacturers Association (Savama) offers a series of courses and training programmes for industry... 


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Effective treatment aids equipment life
7th November 2025 By: Nadine Ramdass

As application owners aim to maximise oil use, bearings and lubrication systems, manufacturer SKF’s RecondOil Box advanced oil-treatment solution improves oil cleanliness, allowing for its reuse... 


R390m facelift brings 46-year-old Sun City Hotel into the modern era
7th November 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

Sun International’s Sun City Resort, in the North West, has relaunched its Sun City Hotel, marking a new era for the resort as it works to revive its former glory and “reimagine” the iconic... 


Yellow equipment on mining site
How elastomeric couplings drive mining efficiency
7th November 2025

The mining industry relies on equipment that operates under extreme stress, encompassing heavy loads, shock vibration, abrasive dust and unpredictable conditions. Every component in that system... 


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Blåfalli Fjellhaugen hydropower project, Norway
7th November 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Western Norway regional hydropower company Sunnhordland Kraftlag is building one of the largest new hydropower plants built in Norway over the past 20 years. 


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Kristinestad e-methanol plant, Finland
7th November 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

The project involves the development of a large-scale e-methanol plant Kristinestad, Ostrobothnia. 


Natrium plant
Natrium reactor and energy storage system, US – update
7th November 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

TerraPower has officially submitted the Natrium reactor and energy storage system into the United Kingdom’s Generic Design Assessment. 


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Koeberg nuclear power plant steam-generator replacement project, South Africa – update
7th November 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

State-owned power utility Eskom reconnected Unit 1 at Koeberg to the national grid on October 29. 


Image of Kolosori project site layout
Kolosori nickel project, Solomon Islands – update
7th November 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Base metals company Pacific Nickel Mines has agreed to sell its Solomon Islands subsidiaries, including the Kolosori nickel project, for a nominal price of $1. 


Location map of the Makhado project
Makhado steelmaking hard coking coal project, South Africa – update
7th November 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Key milestones have been achieved, despite some construction delays. 


Drill rig at the TGME mine
TGME underground gold mining project, South Africa – update
7th November 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Theta Gold Mines is accelerating the TGME gold plant. 


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Steenkampskraal Monazite Mine, South Africa – update
7th November 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

The first tranche of funding has been released by the Industrial Development Corporation. 


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AC Valves
7th November 2025

Established in 1998, AC Valves (ACV) is a proudly South African manufacturer and supplier of high-quality knife gate valves and actuated valve solutions for the mining, industrial and municipal... 


Image of the Leonora Operations – KOTH mine
King of the Hills processing facility expansion, Australia – update
7th November 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Intermediate gold producer Vault Minerals will transition load-and-haul operations at the project to an owner-operator model from January 1, 2027. 


Clean TeQ awarded A$19m contract for Rio Tinto’s Rincon project
Clean TeQ awarded A$19m contract for Rio Tinto’s Rincon project
6th November 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

ASX-listed Clean TeQ Water has been awarded a $12.5-million (A$19.2-million) contract by Rincon Mining, a wholly owned subsidiary of Rio Tinto, for the Rincon lithium project in Argentina’s Salta... 


SA Corporate Real Estate to acquire The Parks Lifestyle Apartments
6th November 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Real estate investment trust SA Corporate Real Estate’s planned acquisition of the Parks Lifestyle Apartments, in Gauteng, presents an opportunity for the company to further its strategic focus on... 


Automation and AI: Powering Africa’s Energy Future Driving innovation, reliability, and digital transformation in Africa’s energy sector — a key focus at the 2026 Africa Energy Indaba
Automation and AI: Powering Africa’s Energy Future Driving innovation, reliability, and digital transformation in Africa’s energy sector — a key focus at the 2026 Africa Energy Indaba
6th November 2025

As Africa’s energy landscape undergoes rapid transformation, automation and artificial intelligence (AI) are emerging as the most powerful tools reshaping how the continent generates, distributes,... 


Beyond backup - the power of the three-phase UPS
Beyond backup - the power of the three-phase UPS
6th November 2025

South African economy continues to deal with the realities of unpredictable power supply, be it voltage dips, spikes, and brownouts which are often more disruptive than load shedding itself.  In... 


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First hybrid mobile screen for Southern Africa
6th November 2025

Sandvik Rock Processing, in partnership with its Southern African distributor S&R Enterprises, has launched its tracked Sandvik QA452e triple deck sizing screen for use on a major dam project in... 


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