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South African delegates hear of Thailand's consistently adapted automotive support policy
2nd October 2024 By: Schalk Burger

Thailand has a national automotive industry policy committee, which includes private-sector and government representatives, that deliberates and then puts in place fixed-term incentives to drive... 


New TWIMS, Toyota Teach facilities launched
New TWIMS, Toyota Teach facilities launched
2nd October 2024

Automotive company Toyota South Africa’s Educational Trust last month commemorated its new, expanded Toyota Wessels Institute for Manufacturing Studies, or TWIMS, and Toyota Teach facilities at its... 


Reward boosts SoP ambitions with Beyondie plant acquisition
Reward boosts SoP ambitions with Beyondie plant acquisition
1st October 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

Western Australian company Reward Minerals has secured the Beyondie potash plant, located 160 km southeast of Newman, for A$2.13-million. The acquisition includes the processing plant,... 


Health Risk Alert: Diesel Particulate Matter (DPM) and Worker Safety
1st October 2024

Diesel engine emissions are a significant health hazard, containing a blend of gases and fine particles that can pose serious risks if not effectively controlled. Diesel Particulate Matter (DPM) is... 


ArcelorMittal South Africa works to address skills gap through artisan training
1st October 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

With South Africa facing a critical shortage of skilled and qualified artisans and engineers, steel producer ArcelorMittal South Africa’s (AMSA’s) fully Quality Council for Trades and Occupations-... 


Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa
Ramokgopa confident he can head off Eskom’s ‘untenable’ tariff hike with policy adjustments
1st October 2024 By: Darren Parker

Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa is confident that State-owned utility Eskom’s proposed tariff increase for direct customers of 36.15%, and a 43.55% hike in municipal... 


Blyvoor Gold Mine, west of Johannesburg.
Blyvoor gold mine expects to ramp up to 80 000 oz in three years – Aurous
30th September 2024 By: Martin Creamer

Blyvoor gold mine on Johannesburg’s West Rand has sold 16% more gold to the end of August, Aurous Gold stated in a mid-year release on Monday. Gold production for the fiscal 2025 half-year to the... 


Schneider Electric, Harmony to upgrade Moab Khotsong Centre instrumentation workshop
30th September 2024 By: Schalk Burger

Energy management and automation company Schneider Electric and gold mining company Harmony Gold have formed a strategic partnership to upgrade the instrumentation workshop of the Harmony Moab... 


Living butterhead lettuce module at Sea to Sky operations in Alberta, Canada
Canadian farming company proves sustainable leafy green production is possible
30th September 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Controlled environment farming company Sea to Sky Farms has grown to become among the most efficient per square foot lettuce growers in the world, using modular containers, with its expansion plans... 


Access to low-cost, green energy makes Quebec a prime location for lithium conversion.
Lithium Universe unveils plans for Quebec refinery project
30th September 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

Australian company Lithium Universe is progressing its strategy to address the “lithium conversion gap” in North America by establishing a Canada-based lithium chemicals operation. The company... 


Schneider Electric and Harmony Gold Mining Company Limited partner to accelerate industry skills development
Schneider Electric and Harmony Gold Mining Company Limited partner to accelerate industry skills development
30th September 2024

Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, is proud to announce a strategic partnership with South Africa’s largest gold company by volume,... 


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Telecommunications 2024: SA's telecoms landscape expanding and evolving
28th September 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

South Africa’s telecommunications landscape continues to expand and evolve rapidly, forming a critical part of the economy and connecting an increasingly diverse population and businesses. As the... 


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Schneider Electric appoints Nnadozie Ogbuehi as VP Services for Anglophone Africa
27th September 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Digital automation and energy management company Schneider Electric recently appointed Nnadozie Ogbuehi as its VP, Services for Anglophone Africa. Having taken up the role on July 1, Ogbuehi is... 


Smarter Mobility Africa Summit 2024 Welcomes Influential Speakers and Engages Attendees with Coffee Mixer
27th September 2024

The highly anticipated Smarter Mobility Africa Summit 2024 on the 3rd of October has kicked off with an exciting lineup of thought leaders, alongside engaging networking events like the Coffee... 


PROTEC and GE Vernova Celebrate Inaugural Next Engineers: Engineering Academy class
PROTEC and GE Vernova Celebrate Inaugural Next Engineers: Engineering Academy class
27th September 2024

37 learners graduate from program designed to inspire the next generation of engineers Next Engineers, a global college-and career-readiness programme working to increase the diversity of young... 


Prasheen Maharaj and Vard Marine's Derek Buxton
SAS partners with Fincantieri, Vard Marine to build offshore patrol vessels in SA
27th September 2024 By: Irma Venter

Sandock Austral Shipyards (SAS) in Durban has signed a technology partnership agreement with Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri and its Canadian subsidiary Vard Marine to construct the Afrika class... 


Unisa symposium underscores importance of research for engineering students
27th September 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The University of South Africa (Unisa) on September 26 held its Engineering Profession Student Symposium at the Science Campus in Roodepoort, providing undergraduate and postgraduate engineering... 


Vanadium Resources founder and chairperson Jurie Wessels.
Vanadium project’s China link may open way for far-reaching value addition
27th September 2024 By: Martin Creamer

The relationship that vanadium development company Vanadium Resources (VR8) is striking up with China Energy International Group could give the Steelpoortdrift project developer an answer to many... 


Another Managem mine, Oumejrane, in Morocco
Wärtsilä to deliver six engines to Senegal power plant by December
27th September 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Technology group Wärtsilä is gearing up to install six of its 32 model diesel engines at a 17 MW power plant at Moroccon miner Managem’s Boto gold mine, in Senegal. Wärtsilä was awarded the... 


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Eskom seeks 36% tariff increase
27th September 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Engineering News editor Terence Creamer discusses power utility Eskom's latest Multiyear Price Determination submission to the National Energy Regulator of South Africa, as well as the next steps. 


Testing the Navara's durability and reliability in challenging conditions
Navara expansions, upgrades to drive Nissan’s next stage of growth in Africa
27th September 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Automotive manufacturer Nissan Africa has announced expansions and upgrades to its Navara range, aligned to business and customer demands, as the company looks to use this to underpin its growth... 


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Internship programme to advance wind industry
27th September 2024 By: Trent Roebeck

Technical and environmental engineering advisory firm Harmattan Renewables is continuing its participation in the Wind Industry Internship Programme, so that student employees in the sector can... 


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Push to increase component volumes gains impetus – NAACAM
27th September 2024 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

The National Association of Automotive Component and Allied Manufacturers (NAACAM) says the local production of automotive components must increase to foster sustainable economic growth. While the... 


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Increased local content, skills transfer attainable targets
27th September 2024 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

The Nedbank Manufacturing Roundtable, held on July 11, in Johannesburg, has highlighted the imperative of greater localisation opportunities and the need to facilitate comprehensive skills transfer... 


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Big Lesotho-SA tunnel maintenance vital for water scheme’s integrity
27th September 2024 By: Natasha Odendaal

A major water-transfer tunnel supplying Gauteng’s water and half of Lesotho’s electricity will be closed for six months for critical planned maintenance starting on October 1. The maintenance... 


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Structa Konsult
27th September 2024

Structa Konsult is a consulting engineering company specialising in the evaluation, design and certification of a range of industrial and civil structures.   Established in 2014, Structa Konsult is... 


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Delba Electrical is rich in heritage
27th September 2024

Electrical rotating machines repairer Delba Electrical Company was founded in 1963 and is at the forefront of the repair and maintenance of electrical rotating machines, earning the reputation as... 


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Big Lesotho-SA tunnel maintenance vital for water scheme’s integrity
27th September 2024 By: Natasha Odendaal

A major water-transfer tunnel supplying Gauteng’s water and half of Lesotho’s electricity will be closed for six months for critical planned maintenance starting on October 1. The maintenance... 


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Baptiste nickel project, Canada – update
27th September 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

FPX Nickel has said that it will initiate a scoping study for a Canadian refinery. 


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Gamsberg smelter project, South Africa – update
27th September 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Partner selection for various engineering, procurement and construction packages is in progress. 


Mineral sands at Coburn mine wet concentrator
Coburn mineral sands project, Australia – update
27th September 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Strandline Resources is going ahead with efficiency improvements at the project. 


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Lesotho Highlands Water Project – Phase II
27th September 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

The Lesotho Highlands Development Authority has reported that the upper intake tunnel has broken through into the lower intake tunnel. 


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Kanyika niobium project, Malawi – update
27th September 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

The Malawi government has granted Globe Metals & Mining an additional year to start substantial mine development at the project. 


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K.Hill battery-grade manganese project, Botswana – update
27th September 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

The Botswana Ministry of Minerals and Energy has granted a mining licence for the project 


Image of ore handling system at the Gamsberg zinc mine
Gamsberg Phase 2 expansion project, South Africa – update
27th September 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Completion is expected by the end of the second half of the 2025 financial year. 


Aerial view of the Hermosa project
Hermosa zinc/lead/silver project, US – update
27th September 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

The project has been selected for a $166-million financial grant from the United States Department of Energy’s Battery Materials Processing and Battery Manufacturing Programme. 


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Okiep Copper Project, South Africa – update
27th September 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Orion Minerals is finalising studies to start early production from the Flat Mines Area. 


Aerial view of Gugulethu mine
Menar coal and anthracite projects, South Africa – update
27th September 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Phalanndwa extension has embarked on a robust mine rehabilitation project. 


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Matola liquefied natural gas import terminal, Mozambique – update
27th September 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

The development includes the construction of a permanently moored 300-m-long floating storage regasification unit, marine infrastructure and a new high-pressure gas pipeline. 


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Woodlawn copper/zinc mine, Australia – update
27th September 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Develop Global is advancing towards production at the mine. 


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Virginia gas project, South Africa – update
27th September 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

The Virginia plant has resumed liquefied natural gas production after yearly maintenance of the entire plant. 


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Prieska Copper Zinc Mine, South Africa – update
27th September 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

The bankable feasibility study is on track for completion in the December 2024 quarter. 


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Phalaborwa Rare Earths Project, South Africa – update
27th September 2024

Rainbow Rare Earths produced the first magnet REE in a saleable form at the Phalaborwa project in September. 


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