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FlySafair faces potential pilot strike as wage negotiations deadlock
16th July 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Trade union Solidarity says most of its members have rejected airline FlySafair’s final offer of a 5.7% salary increase in addition to other adjustments to compensation. The negotiations have... 


Deputy President Paul Mashatile
Mashatile touts 'resilient' supply chain opportunities with China
16th July 2025 By: Thabi Shomolekae

Deputy President Paul Mashatile on Wednesday expressed confidence in potential opportunities for collaboration and mutual growth between South Africa and China, noting that both countries can... 


Lanseria to get several major upgrades
Lanseria to get several major upgrades
16th July 2025

At the recent 2025 Aero South Africa trade show held at Lanseria International Airport, in Gauteng, a series of planned upgrades to the facility were revealed.  


Representatives from Unisa and ATNS sign an MoU
Unisa, ATNS sign MoU on air traffic management collaboration
16th July 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Open-distance higher education institution the University of South Africa (Unisa) and Department of Transport entity Air Traffic and Navigation Services (ATNS) on July 15 signed a memorandum of... 


Monde Bala
Monde Bala appointed NTCSA interim CEO while search for permanent head continues
15th July 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The National Transmission Company South Africa (NTCSA) has announced that Monde Bala, who has hitherto been group executive at Eskom Distribution, will be seconded to the role of interim CEO from... 


Construction and infrastructure excellence recognised at this year’s Big 5 Construct South Africa and South Africa Infrastructure & Water Expo in Johannesburg
15th July 2025

The 2025 edition of Big 5 Construct South Africa, co-located with the inaugural South Africa Infrastructure & Water Expo, concluded in Johannesburg, following three days of high-impact networking,... 


SAIPPA chairperson Leoné Human
SAIPPA welcomes new management members
15th July 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Industry organisation the South African Independent Power Producers Association (SAIPPA) has announced its new management committee, which includes Leoné Human as chairperson and Mary-Joy Masetlane... 


Uitkomst Colliery
MC Mining starts implementing turnaround plan at Uitkomst
15th July 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Coal miner MC Mining has started implementation of a revised business plan at its Uitkomst Colliery, in KwaZulu-Natal. The revised plan involves significant operational changes to position the... 


A new controller box installed above the ground at the Florida road and Main road intersection
Joburg testing technology to combat traffic light theft, vandalism
15th July 2025 By: Schalk Burger

The City of Johannesburg's Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA) is deploying new solutions to combat theft and vandalism of traffic signals, says JRA mobility and freight head Sipho Nhlapo. The JRA is... 


Mining sector refines young talent – its most valuable resource
Mining sector refines young talent – its most valuable resource
14th July 2025

The mining industry is reimagining itself, empowering the youth as a precious asset for the future. Across the sector, stakeholders have committed to attracting young people and unlocking their... 


FUCHS LUBRICANTS SOUTH AFRICA Introduces Enhanced Distribution Strategy in the Western Cape
FUCHS LUBRICANTS SOUTH AFRICA Introduces Enhanced Distribution Strategy in the Western Cape
14th July 2025

FUCHS LUBRICANTS SOUTH AFRICA is excited to announce a significant transformation in its distribution strategy within the Western Cape. This strategic shift marks a move to a direct-to-market... 


Stellar extends MoU on infrastructure adjacent to Heemskrik project
14th July 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Minerals explorer and developer Stellar Resources has extended a memorandum of understanding (MoU) over the Comstock plant site for another six months, as it evaluates the potential to integrate... 


Platinum Group Metals CEO Frank Hallam.
Engineering, planning work on the go for Waterberg platinum group metals project
14th July 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Work on engineering and planning related to initial road access, construction, water supply, infrastructure, essential site facilities, first phase accommodation lodge, and a site construction... 


Last chance for engineers and municipal technical staff to get early bird registration discount for 2025 IMESA conference
14th July 2025

Time is running out for delegates to secure discounted Early Bird registration rates for this year’s IMESA Conference and Exhibition, which takes place in East London from 29 to 31 October 2025.... 


CESA School launches new TEC leadership course
11th July 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Industry organisation Consulting Engineers South Africa's (CESA's) School of Consulting Engineering (SCE) has launched a one-day leadership course based on the trust, engagement and competencies... 


Platinum-based hydrogen fuel cells providing power solutions for data centres
11th July 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

The International Energy Agency estimates global electricity demand from data centres to more than double to about 945 TWh – more than the entire electricity consumption of Japan today – by 2030.... 


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On-The-Air (11/07/2025)
11th July 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Martin Creamer talks about Shanghai platinum event; green hydrogen project in Nelson Mandela Bay and palladium to reduce high water treatment costs. 


Airbus announces the new CEO for its airliner business
11th July 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

Europe-based global major aerospace group Airbus has announced the new CEO for its Commercial Aircraft (airliner manufacturing) business. He is Lars Wagner. He will take over from current... 


SAPVIA CEO Dr Rethabile Melamu
Solar PV installations expected to recover strongly this year after marked decline
11th July 2025 By: Terence Creamer

The South African Photovoltaic Industry Association (SAPVIA) is expecting the domestic market to recover this year to the record installation levels achieved two years ago, following a marked... 


Rely Precision Castings to Showcase Local Excellence and Advanced Manufacturing Technologies at Manufacturing Indaba 2025
Rely Precision Castings to Showcase Local Excellence and Advanced Manufacturing Technologies at Manufacturing Indaba 2025
11th July 2025

Rely Precision Castings, South Africa’s leading manufacturer of high-integrity investment castings, is proud to announce its participation in Manufacturing Indaba 2025, taking place from July 15... 


South Africa to continue talks with US on 30% tariff
South Africa to continue talks with US on 30% tariff
11th July 2025 By: Chanel de Bruyn

Engineering News editor Terence Creamer discusses the implications of a 30% tariff imposed by the US on imports from South Africa from August 1. 


ASM CEO Rowena Smith
Heap leach option slashes Dubbo capex, speeds up rare earths delivery
11th July 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Rare earths company Australian Strategic Materials (ASM) on Friday published the scoping study for its Dubbo project in New South Wales, outlining a new first-phase development plan that uses heap... 


An image of the bolts and fasteners on offer from B.E.D. and Bolt Torque
Suppliers partner to bolster growth, access
11th July 2025 By: Trent Roebeck

Industrial equipment, fastener and solutions supplier Bolt Engineering Distributors (B.E.D.) and Cape Town-based bolting and tightening solutions provider Bolt Torque are partnering to improve... 


Mine workers on site
Major prioritises tailings management, climate change adaptation
11th July 2025 By: Devina Haripersad

South Africa-headquartered gold major Gold Fields is rolling out a new approach to tailings management across its African gold operations, combining climate resilience, technical innovation and... 


A Marsay Equipment small mobile crushing and screening plant
Order moves supplier deeper into Africa
11th July 2025 By: Halima Frost

Turnkey crushing and quarrying solutions company Gold Rock Projects has completed the manufacture of a new two-stage, three-product aggregate plant – the Marsay 100 TPH – for a client in Nigeria.... 


A photo of the Roen Formation which is being prospected in the DRC
New standard opens continental discussion
11th July 2025

As was expected, the recently initiated Consolidated Mining Standard Initiative (CMSI) has stimulated discussion across Africa’s mining fraternity, reports consulting engineering and scientific... 


Prisma Training Solutions metallurgy training manager Carol Brandt.
Operational-readiness training launched at Angola diamond mine
11th July 2025

With its commitment to overcoming obstacles faced when working in remote locations, such as those found in Angola, specialist mining training provider Prisma Training Solutions is offering its... 


Gianni Anić, MD and CEO of Wetback Contracts
Gianni Anić
11th July 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

This week we profile Gianni Anić, MD and CEO of Wetback Contracts, which is involved in project management and project execution in the structural, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation,... 


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Fastener innovations aid efficiency, reliability
11th July 2025 By: Trent Roebeck

Transitioning to the adoption of increasingly innovative technology is facilitating access to modern, high-performance fasteners for numerous industrial applications. Industrial products and... 


An image of the Nord-Lock washer
Genuine, branded bolt products ensure optimal performance
11th July 2025

As an authorised distributor of a range of quality branded engineering consumables, industrial products supplier BMG is concerned about the proliferation of counterfeit merchandise and the dangers... 


An image of panelists at the Transport Evolution conference
Challenges hinder SEZ potential
11th July 2025 By: Nadine Ramdass

Despite the anticipated impact of special economic zones (SEZ) in driving industrial and regional development, several challenges, such as the existence of silos and a lack of differentiation, have... 


A generic image of compressors
Dry-running hydrogen compressors’ performance overhauled
11th July 2025

A plant in South Africa, which was losing up to 20% of output owing to frequent downtime over more than ten years, experienced a turnaround in performance owing to a range of solutions from global... 


An image of Standard Bank Group business and commercial banking South Africa head Simone Cooper
Shifting trade dynamic presents Africa-China opportunities
11th July 2025 By: Nadine Ramdass

Driven by its core vision to drive Africa’s growth, financial services provider Standard Bank’s initiatives aim to create meaningful trade linkages and unlock economic opportunities for African... 


Innovating stainless steel solutions across industries in South Africa
11th July 2025

Founded in 2010 with a strong vision to be a reliable, technically capable, and customer-focused supplier of stainless steel fasteners in South Africa, Fastenright has become a trusted partner... 


Critical components can make or break operational performance in mines, where downtime directly translates into lost revenue
High-performance couplings drive mining reliability
11th July 2025

Across Africa’s mining sector, operations face growing pressure to deliver more output, uptime and efficiency without compromising safety or sustainability. This pressure is especially acute in... 


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Gautrain Management Agency’s shift in focus leads to overhaul in extension plan
11th July 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The Gautrain Management Agency (GMA) is pursuing a new strategy to play a broader role in the country’s transport ecosystem and align to the province’s 25-year Integrated Transport Master Plan... 


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Sunstone Solar, US
11th July 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

The project will be one of the largest renewable-energy projects in the US, if built to its intended capacity.  


Image of Cuba flag and periodic table symbols for gold/copper
Nueva Sabana gold/copper openpit mine – Stage 1, Cuba
11th July 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Australia-based mining company Antilles Gold has reported that, subject to finalising project funding in the near term, the first shipment of concentrate could occur in the first quarter of 2026. 


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Coega green ammonia project, South Africa – update
11th July 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

The final stage of development has started with the release of requests for proposals to 15 shortlisted engineering, procurement and construction firms. 


Image of the Venetia mine
Venetia Underground Project, South Africa – update
11th July 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

The project is undergoing a rescoping process to optimise capital deployment and production schedules. 


Drill rig at the Twin Hills gold project
Twin Hills gold project, Namibia – update
11th July 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Exploration and development company Osino Resources has awarded a contract for the delivery of key process equipment. 


Image of hydrogen molecules
Hunter Valley Hydrogen Hub, Australia – update
11th July 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

The project has received a significant boost with the conditional award of A$432-million in funding from the Australian government through the Hydrogen Headstart programme. 


Malachite from Haib project
Haib copper project, Namibia – update
11th July 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Koryx Copper has completed a further six diamond drill holes for 1 808 m out of a planned 37 holes as part of the Phase 2 drill programme for its 2025 exploration and project development strategy. 


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