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Kore raises $900 000 to progress Kola project
5th November 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Potash development company Kore Potash has completed a share subscription, raising about $900 000 through the issue of 25.4-million new ordinary shares. Kore has 97% ownership of the Kola and DX... 


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R7bn second phase MyCiTi rollout 50% complete, includes SA’s first-ever sky circle
5th November 2024 By: Irma Venter

The R7-billion rollout of the second phase of Cape Town’s MyCiTi bus service, linking Khayelitsha, Mitchells Plain and other communities across the metro south east corridor, is 50% complete, says... 


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UJ, Schneider Electric collaborate to provide services to villages in Vhembe district
5th November 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Energy management and automation company Schneider Electric has highlighted its contribution to the University of Johannesburg’s UJ for Societal Impact project, which has, over the past decade,... 


Gem Resources processes 5 500 t of ore following Gravelotte restart
5th November 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

London-listed Gem Resources, formerly URA Holdings, has reported that Phase 1 of the restart at the Gravelotte emerald mine, in Limpopo, South Africa, has been under way for about six months.... 


University of Johannesburg and Schneider Electric develop the blueprint for sustainable villages in Vhembe district
University of Johannesburg and Schneider Electric develop the blueprint for sustainable villages in Vhembe district
5th November 2024

Schneider Electric, the world’s most sustainable company and leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, is proud to form part of the University of Johannesburg’s UJ... 


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... 


Kamoa-Kakula achieved record copper production of 41 800 t in October
4th November 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

Canadian mining company Ivanhoe Mines has reported that the Phase 1, 2, and 3 concentrators at the Kamoa-Kakula Copper Complex in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) achieved a combined monthly... 


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Chrisnelsa, AIDC launch pioneer EV/HEV training centre in Rosslyn
4th November 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Automotive quality control specialist Chrisnelsa, in collaboration with government entity the Automotive Industry Development Centre (AIDC) and UK-based EV training institute Duplex Business... 


Transport Minister Barbara Creecy
Creecy encourages road user behaviour change as she discusses Moloto road progress
4th November 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

Significant progress has been made on the R15-billion upgrade of the Moloto road which, once completed, is expected to help improve safety on one of the country’s most dangerous roads, remarked... 


How the private sector can lead South Africa’s skills revolution
How the private sector can lead South Africa’s skills revolution
4th November 2024

By: Ntsako Baloyi - senior manager within the Technology business at Accenture, Africa South Africa, I believe is at a talent and innovation tipping point. If we don’t act now, we risk falling even... 


New solar rental solution launched in South Africa
1st November 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

ReCharge Rental Solutions (RRS) has officially launched its energy rental solution, supported by international bank and wealth manager Investec, in South Africa. RRS rents and maintains bespoke... 


H2MOF chief technical officer Neel Sirosh
US startup developing technology to resolve hydrogen storage challenges
1st November 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

One of the biggest challenges hindering the wider adoption of hydrogen is safe and efficient storage, which often involves compressing or liquefying and requires a significant amount of energy,... 


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On-The-Air (01/11/2024)
1st November 2024 By: Martin Creamer

Martin Creamer talks about Chile green hydrogen, Implats solar and De Beers business development. 


Wind and solar
IPP Office to defend legal attempt by BW5 preferred bidders to prevent payout of bid bonds
1st November 2024 By: Terence Creamer

The Independent Power Producer (IPP) Office has confirmed that it will oppose a legal attempt by two renewables consortia to prevent the payout of preferred-bidder guarantees called after their... 


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Dynapac launches 15 t CA50 Rhino soil compaction machine in South Africa
1st November 2024 By: Darren Parker

Original-equipment manufacturer Dynapac has launched its 15 t CA50 Rhino soil compaction machine in South Africa. The CA50 is part of the broader Rhino range of compaction machines from Dynapac... 


Freeport probed by SEC over quake risk at Indonesia copper plant
Freeport probed by SEC over quake risk at Indonesia copper plant
1st November 2024 By: Bloomberg

The US Securities and Exchange Commission is looking into whether Freeport-McMoRan failed to disclose threats a severe earthquake could pose to its new $3.7-billion copper smelter complex in... 


A ninth-generation Tornado vertical lifting module with computer access panel
VLM first of its kind in S Africa
1st November 2024 By: Halima Frost

Warehouse storage solutions provider Logistics Systems Engineering (LSE) has successfully designed and installed what it says is South Africa’s first ninth-generation Tornado vertical lifting... 


SMART APPROACH
Apex SGS solar geyser system offers an innovative and smart approach to energy efficiency in water heating
Intelligent heating solutions drive sustainability efforts
1st November 2024 By: Simone Liedtke

Amid increasing concerns over rising electricity costs and a growing demand for sustainable energy, vertically integrated sustainable technology group Rubicon’s Apex SGS solar geyser system offers... 


PRECISION MONITORING
YuMi robots are optimised to reduce energy consumption through precise motion control and programming
Collaborative robot enhances energy efficiency, sustainability
1st November 2024 By: Simone Liedtke

Multinational technology company ABB’s YuMi collaborative robot is playing a transformative role by contributing to both operational efficiency and environmental responsibility, making it an... 


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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... 


Bühler tackles food security challenges in Africa
1st November 2024 By: Lynne Davies

With Africa's rapidly growing population, ensuring food security has become a critical mission for Bühler, a leading provider of engineering solutions. The company’s primary focus is on improving... 


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Technical project management key to mining project success
1st November 2024 By: Nadine Ramdass

Mega mining projects face several risks; however, these risks can be mitigated with a competent and effective project management approach that addresses all project knowledge areas in a... 


CRUSHERS, SCREENS AND FEEDERS The Sandvik Zimbabwe operation provides support for Sandvik Rock Processing’s range of crushers, screens and feeders
Zimbabwe underground automation project progresses
1st November 2024

The modest size of Zimbabwe’s mining sector has not prevented Sandvik’s operation in the country from rolling out partnerships to enhance modern mining practices, with a highlight being an ongoing... 


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Real-time platform boosts mine optimisation
1st November 2024 By: Trent Roebeck

Adopting smart technologies and digital innovations in a mining environment presents many benefits for day-to-day operations by making data available from the Edge with technologies such as the... 


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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... 


Aerial view of the Sishen iron-ore mine
Sishen ultrahigh-dense-media separation project, South Africa
1st November 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Kumba Iron Ore plans to invest in margin-enhancing ultrahigh-dense-media separation processing technology at its Sishen mine. 


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Beyondie potash project, Australia – update
1st November 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Reward Minerals has secured the Beyondie potash plant for A$2.13-million. 


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Khemisset potash project, Morocco – update
1st November 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Emmerson has reached an impasse in the environmental- and social-impact assessment approval process. 


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Okiep copper project, South Africa – update
1st November 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Orion Minerals’ feasibility study is on track for external review in mid-November. 


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Prieska Copper Zinc Mine, South Africa – update
1st November 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Orion Minerals has appointed Nick Fouche as project director to oversee the completion of a feasibility study for the project. 


Drill core from the Thacker Pass project
Thacker Pass lithium project, US – update
1st November 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

The US Department of Energy has finalised a loan for Lithium Americas to build the Thacker Pass mine. 


Mineralisation in Windfall gold project ore
Windfall gold project, Canada – update
1st November 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Gold Fields is now the sole owner of the project. 


Kore progresses EPC agreements, financing options for Congo-Brazzaville projects
31st October 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Potash development company Kore Potash, with 97% ownership of the Kola potash project and the Dougou Extension (DX) potash project in the Sintoukola basin in Congo-Brazzaville, has provided its... 


Alastair Gerrard, Executive Energy Systems at WEG Africa
Scope for private Steam turbines to feed grid, says WEG Africa
31st October 2024

Steam turbines represent mission critical equipment for a range of industries from sugar and paper to steel and petrochemicals, but there is now greater opportunity among these sectors to generate... 


Pictured are (front row): Tsepo Mathe, Blessing Mbanjwa, Bheki Shabangu and Bongumusa Zaca from the Mpumalanga DPWR&T; (middle row) Zutari infrastructure asset management director Dr Chris von Holdt and Nothando Ndlovu and Gear Dlamini from the DPWR&T; and (back row) Petronella Ramodiba from the DPWR&T and Anton Barnard, Cambridge Mokanyane and S’bongiseni Zulu from Zutari.
Zutari, Mpumalanga roads dept launch comprehensive road maintenance management system
31st October 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The Mpumalanga Department of Public Works, Roads and Transport (DPWR&T) has launched a mature, comprehensive system for road maintenance management, consulting engineering and infrastructure... 


Openpit mining at Marula’s Kinusi continues according to plan
31st October 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

Africa-focused mining and development company Marula Mining has reported that conventional openpit mining of the No 4 Pit, at its Kinusi copper mine, in Tanzania, has been ongoing, with shallow... 


CBE to hold a two day climate change Indaba
31st October 2024

The Council for the Built Environment (CBE) is well on track to convene its second Built Environment Climate Change Indaba (BECCI) in Mandeni Local Municipality in KwaZulu-Natal on 07-08 November... 


Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana
Business welcomes pragmatic MTBPS but maintains public service should be downsized
31st October 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Business, academia and industry associations have welcomed the reforms highlighted in the 2024 Medium Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) delivered by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana on October... 


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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,... 


Spotlight on Middle East's 'first digital gold mine'
30th October 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

A panel of global leaders in mining, technology and engineering have shared crucial insights at the International Mining and Resources Conference + Expo (IMARC), in Sydney, Australia, into how... 


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Unlocking private sector participation in infrastructure
30th October 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Engineering News editor Terence Creamer discusses the key themes of the first Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement of the Government of National Unity, delivered by Finance Minister Enoch... 


Cobra Projects is producing 14 ventilated operator cabins for a Tier 1 mining company in Australia, fitted with Sy-Klone filtration systems supplied by local HVAC specialist Booyco Engineering
Booyco Engineering and Cobra team up in Sy-Klone solution for Australian mine
30th October 2024

Meeting world class standards in air quality, South Africa-based Cobra Projects is producing 14 ventilated operator cabins for a Tier 1 mining company in Australia – fitted with Sy-Klone filtration... 


ArcelorMittal South Africa works to address skills gap through artisan training
ArcelorMittal South Africa works to address skills gap through artisan training
30th October 2024

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


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