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Despite big hurdles, long journey to electric mobility begins across Africa
13th December 2024 By: Martin Zhuwakinyu

Switching to electric mobility is a no-brainer: tailpipe emissions cause poor health or even death and are a significant contributor to climate change. But given Africa’s limited access to... 


ACSA CEO Mpumi Mpofu
OR Tambo's new fuel bypass line to be implemented by February; ACSA's recovery ongoing
12th December 2024 By: Schalk Burger

State-owned airports management agency the Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) CEO Mpumi Mpofu told media on December 12 that the fuel bypass line at the OR Tambo International Airport (ORTIA) is... 


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Ensuring resilient infrastructure a focus area for new Saice president
12th December 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Some of the issues that newly elected South African Institution of Civil Engineering (Saice) president for 2025 Friedrich Slabbert will focus on are advancing professionalism in the construction... 


GTI Energy starts scoping study at US project as resource increases by 50%
12th December 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

ASX-listed uranium company GTI Energy has increased the mineral resource estimate (MRE) of its Lo Herma project, in the Power River basin, in Wyoming, in the US, by 50% to 8.57-million pounds... 


Pan African's new Mogale Tailings Retreatment operation.
Pan African advancing plans for another promising gold recovery project west of Joburg
12th December 2024 By: Martin Creamer

A feasibility study on the Soweto Cluster gold recovery project, which like the highly successful Mogale Tailings Retreatment (MTR) is also on Gauteng’s West Rand, will be completed by September,... 


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Revolutionising food processing with AutoJet Systems
12th December 2024

AutoJet Systems are proof that innovation and technology can drive progress in the food industry, ensuring that every bite is safer, tastier, and more consistent than ever before. 


Pele Green Energy CEO Gqi Raoleka
100 MW Free State solar project represents IPP empowerment landmark
12th December 2024 By: Terence Creamer

The selection of Pele Green Energy (PGE) to supply renewable energy to the South African ferrochrome smelters operated by the Glencore Merafe Venture represents an important milestone in the steady... 


Govt tests market appetitive for Independent Transmission Projects
Govt tests market appetitive for Independent Transmission Projects
12th December 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Engineering News editor Terence Creamer discusses government's plans to pursue private sector participation in the transmission grid; a request for information issued in relation to Independent... 


Lotus reshapes board as Kayelekera restart approaches
12th December 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed Lotus Resources is refining its leadership structure as it advances toward the planned restart of its Kayelekera uranium project in Malawi by the third quarter of 2025. Greg Bittar, who... 


Vulcan Energy launches €100m placement to fund Lionheart project
11th December 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Emerging renewable-energy and lithium producer Vulcan Energy has announced a €100-million (A$164-million) institutional placement and strategic placement to support the commencement of critical... 


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Electricity 2024/25: Tariffs, renewables and transmission challenges
11th December 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

South Africa’s energy crisis hit a peak in 2023, with record loadshedding affecting homes, businesses, and the economy.

Creamer Media’s ‘Electricity 2024/25: Tariffs, renewables and... 


Gem Resources completes processing plant upgrades, begins Phase 2 operations
11th December 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

London-listed Gem Resources has successfully completed the refurbishment and upgrades to the processing plant at its Gravelotte emerald mine, in South Africa. The improvements included the... 


ZIOC signs MoU with Arise for mineral export facility development
11th December 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Aim-listed Zanaga Iron Ore Company (ZIOC) has entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Arise Integrated Industrial Platforms to advance the development of the Zanaga iron-ore project’s... 


Repair works start on LHWP tunnel maintenance
Repair works start on LHWP tunnel maintenance
11th December 2024

Progress is being made on the maintenance and repair of the Lesotho Highlands water tunnel, which was shut down in October to undertake the critical work that will ensure the infrastructure’s... 


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Imperial Metals faces federal charges over Mount Polley disaster
11th December 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

Vancouver-based Imperial Metals and its subsidiary, Mount Polley Mining, along with engineering firm Wood Canada, have been charged with alleged violations of Canada’s federal Fisheries Act. The... 


From left, Jane and Bob Stone, with Seifsa CEO Lucio Trentini
Bob Stone receives Seifsa Lifetime Contribution award
10th December 2024 By: Schalk Burger

Industry employer organisation the Steel and Engineering Industries Federation of Southern Africa (Seifsa) has awarded Robert (Bob) Stone with the 2024 Lifetime Contribution to the Industry award... 


Vista Gold begins feasibility study to redesign Mt Todd gold project
10th December 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

NYSE American- and TSX-listed Vista Gold has launched a feasibility study for its Mt Todd gold project in Australia, aiming to increase reserve grades, lower initial capital costs, and optimise... 


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BCC-led consortium bids for Gautrain Concession project
10th December 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The Jubane Consortium, led by the Bombela Concession Company (BCC), operator of the Gautrain since its inception, is bidding to “revolutionise” Gauteng’s transport system. Drawing on global... 


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GoviEx, subsidiary starts arbitration process with Niger over uranium project
10th December 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Mineral resources company GoviEx Uranium and its subsidiary GoviEx Niger have started arbitration proceedings against Niger under the Convention on the Settlement of Investment Disputes Between... 


IPR is expanding its rapid response dewatering pump services beyond South Africa to the broader Southern African mining sector
IPR expands rapid response dewatering services across Southern Africa
10th December 2024

Leading dewatering pump solutions provider, IPR (Integrated Pump Rental) is taking a significant step forward in its service offering following its acquisition by Atlas Copco's Specialty Rental... 


Brasco Filtration: Setting the standard in industrial filtration excellence
Brasco Filtration: Setting the standard in industrial filtration excellence
9th December 2024

Industrial filtration service provider Brasco Filtration was honored to be invited by a leading international foundry in the Western Cape to tender for the refurbishment of a large, critical... 


Production ramp-up at Homase remains on target
9th December 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

Aim-listed Goldstone Resources has reported that the production ramp-up at its Homase mine, in south-western Ghana, continues to advance in line with expectations. The company notes a 34% increase... 


Tivan secures grant for Speewah fluorite project
6th December 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed Tivan has been awarded a A$7.4-million cash grant under the Australian government’s International Partnerships in Critical Minerals (IPCM) programme for its Speewah fluorite project in... 


Seifsa CEO Lucio Trentini
Repair and rebuild of infrastructure can drive aggressive industrialisation programme, says Seifsa
6th December 2024 By: Schalk Burger

Industry organisation the Steel and Engineering Industries Federation of Southern Africa (Seifsa) says an aggressive industrialisation programme can be driven through the repair and rebuild of... 


Buco retail store in Strijdom Park
Buco opens new store as part of larger effort to grow its Gauteng presence
6th December 2024 By: Darren Parker

Building materials and hardware supplier Buco has opened a new convenience store in Strijdom Park, Randburg. The store, which had a soft opening about two months ago, was officially  declared open... 


UK funding released to look at improving rural road construction in SA
UK funding released to look at improving rural road construction in SA
6th December 2024 By: Irma Venter

The Royal Society, in the UK, has provided funding to support a three-year collaborative roads project between the UK’s University of Nottingham (UoN) and South Africa’s Stellenbosch University... 


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On-The-Air (06/12/2024)
6th December 2024 By: Martin Creamer

Martin Creamer talks about green electricity, global investment and the global hydrogen and fuel cell sector. 


Platinum Group Metals enters into distribution agreement with agents
6th December 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

TSX- and NYSE-listed Platinum Group Metals has entered into a new equity distribution agreement with BMO Nesbitt Burns, Beacon Securities and BMO Capital Markets for a new at-the-market equity... 


Eskom, NTCSA brief lawmakers
Eskom, NTCSA brief lawmakers
6th December 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Engineering News editor Terence Creamer discusses the key themes that emerged during a briefing by Eskom and the National Transmission Company South Africa to lawmakers this week. The briefing... 


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Firm’s boilers enable efficient processes
6th December 2024 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Steam generation solutions company Steinmüller Africa says that its boilers are well-equipped to deliver efficient waste management, energy, and cost savings for the pulp and paper, sugar,... 


Joseph Zinyana, CEO at New Age Engineering Solutions
Joseph Zinyana
6th December 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

This week we profile Joseph Zinyana, CEO at New Age Engineering Solutions, a structural, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation and process consulting firm 


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Gauteng water crisis won’t be solved without infrastructure and demand interventions
6th December 2024 By: Natasha Odendaal

Gauteng, South Africa’s most populous province and economic hub, eagerly anticipates a significant inflow of additional water in 2028 from the second phase of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project... 


Climate risks and the socialisation of costs
6th December 2024 By: Saliem Fakir

Climate risks are a product of rising greenhouse-gas emissions caused by our dependence on fossil fuels, with these risks distributed unequally at a local level. What is local becomes a burden... 


Boatbuilding crane sets new record for Cape Town-based company
6th December 2024 By: Natasha Odendaal

Cape Town-based BB Cranes is preparing to manufacture its first 30-m-span overhead crane as part of  an order for six cranes for boatbuilder and catamarans manufacturer Robertson and Caine. The... 


JMP Group: South Africa’s premier supplier of automotive NVH solutions
JMP Group: South Africa’s premier supplier of automotive NVH solutions
6th December 2024

With deep roots in South Africa’s manufacturing sector, JMP Group is a trusted supplier of high-quality noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) solutions to the automotive industry and is one of the... 


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Lithium conversion facility, Canada
6th December 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

An engineering study has confirmed the economic viability and operational feasibility for the construction and operation of the facility. 


Image of Kamoa-Kakula smelter (middle of picture) is located adjacent to the Phase 1 and 2 concentrators (top left of picture) and will be fed by a blend of concentrates from existing Phase 1, 2, and 3 concentrators, as well as the future Phase 4 concentrator.
Kamoa-Kakula Copper Complex, Democratic Republic of Congo – update
6th December 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

The Phase 1, 2, and 3 concentrators set a new monthly production record in November 2024. 


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Lesotho Highlands Water Project – Phase II
6th December 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

The Lesotho Highlands Development Authority has awarded the engineering design and construction supervision contract for the Oxbow Hydropower Scheme. 


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Segilola gold project, Nigeria – update
6th December 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Thor Explorations has announced further positive results from the initial proof-of-concept drilling programme that targets the down-plunge potential beneath the current Segilola openpit extents. 


Drill rig at the Toliara mineral sands project
Toliara mineral sands project – monazite project, Madagascar – update
6th December 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

The Madagascar government has lifted the suspension, imposed on the project in November 2019. 


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Wheeler River uranium project, Canada – update
6th December 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Denison Mines Corp has filed its final environmental-impact statement with the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission. 


Location map of the Wolfsberg project
Wolfsberg lithium project, Austria – update
6th December 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Critical Metals Corp has been informed that the project does not require an environmental-impact assessment. 


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Gauteng water crisis won’t be solved without infrastructure and demand interventions
6th December 2024 By: Natasha Odendaal

Gauteng, South Africa’s most populous province and economic hub, eagerly anticipates a significant inflow of additional water in 2028 from the second phase of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project... 


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