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Katherine Persson, MD: assets at SOLA Group
Katherine Persson
25th April 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

This week we profile Katherine Persson, MD: assets at SOLA Group, a fully South African vertically integrated renewable-energy infrastructure, generation and storage company 


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Sewage discharge requires urgent interventions
25th April 2025 By: Nadine Ramdass

Untreated sewage being discharged into Gauteng’s rivers is adversely affecting critical ecosystems, communities and economic opportunities, says political party Democratic Alliance (DA)... 


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Copper Mountain mine, Canada
25th April 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

A copper mine south of Princeton, in British Columbia, Canada. 


Big 5 South Africa Impact Awards announce 51 finalists highlighting construction industry expertise, leadership and progression
24th April 2025

Amid great anticipation, the 51 finalists for the 3rd edition of Big 5 South Africa Impact Awards have officially been revealed.  Celebrating excellence across the built environment, Big 5 South... 


A group of expert speakers unpack the inputs, support and incentives required to grow a competitive manufacturing sector in South Africa in a Creamer Media Webinars-hosted event.
Panellists highlight challenges, opportunities in localising manufacturing
24th April 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Import tariffs announced and, in some instances implemented, by US President Donald Trump have contributed to significant changes to global trade and pose significant challenges for the South... 


Kumba CE Mpumi Zikalala
Kumba’s sales volumes rise on the back of rail improvements
24th April 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

A 5% uplift in Transnet’s rail performance supported a 6% increase in sales volumes for iron-ore miner Kumba Iron Ore in the quarter ended March 31. The company sold nine-million tonnes of... 


Why AI is Both a Risk and a Priority Defence Tool
24th April 2025

Cyber security in the age of AI is a key topic for the forthcoming Security Summit, to be held in Cape Town and Johannesburg. As AI transforms both the digital threat landscape and the tools we use... 


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Report reveals trends shaping Southern Africa’s trade potential
24th April 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

As trade corridors expand and the demand for sustainable supply chain solutions grows, end-to-end solutions provider Reload Logistics has released an industry outlook report, 'Unlocking Southern... 


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Compact electric picker introduced
24th April 2025

A new compact electric mini picker is now available to the Southern African market. The versatile, environment-friendly Jekko MPK10 mini picker is exclusively distributed in the country by lifting... 


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Cyber recovery range arms against cyberattacks
24th April 2025

A hands-on cyber range that integrates realistic attack simulations with essential cyber recovery exercises has been developed to enable companies to defend systems against cyberthreats while... 


South Africa urgently needs an independent water and sanitation regulator - Awsisa
24th April 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

South Africa needs an independent water and sanitation regulator to drive accountability, attract investment and improve service delivery in South Africa, as success stories in other countries have... 


Western Cape public servants and municipal officials will convene for annual conference in May - to learn and collaborate
Western Cape public servants and municipal officials will convene for annual conference in May - to learn and collaborate
24th April 2025

Hundreds of municipal officials from around the Western Cape will get together from 28 to 30 May 2025 to attend the Western Cape Procurement Conference. This important annual event, which is now in... 


CSIR develops cost-effective building block for houses using construction waste
24th April 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Research and development organisation the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) partnered with nonprofit organisation Use-It Waste Beneficiation and building solutions company Key... 


US tariffs pose severe indirect risks to sub-Saharan Africa, BMI warns
24th April 2025 By: Darren Parker

While the direct effects of US tariffs on sub-Saharan African trade were limited, the broader economic and political ramifications – through falling commodity prices, fiscal tightening and rising... 


South Africa must accelerate reforms to mitigate against external shocks – Parsons
23rd April 2025 By: Schalk Burger

In the wake of global finance organisation the International Monetary Fund (IMF) cutting its GDP growth forecast for South Africa this year to 1% from 1.5%, adding that it would reach a growth rate... 


Suiso founder Paul Erskine
R31.5bn Suiso coal-to-fertiliser project moves closer to environmental, land-use milestones
23rd April 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Blue ammonia production company Suiso’s R31.5-billion coal-to-fertiliser project, the Hiryo plant, in Kriel, Mpumalanga, continues to gain momentum with the recent achievement of critical... 


Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Minister Dr Dion George
George lauds community cleanup efforts across South Africa
23rd April 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Minister Dr Dion George has commended the “remarkable efforts” of South Africans in restoring pride in communities through widespread cleanup initiatives.... 


Langer Heinrich mine, in Namibia
Paladin achieves highest quarterly production since restart of Langer Heinrich mine
23rd April 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Western Australia-based uranium producer Paladin Energy has produced 745 484 lb of yellowcake, or triuranium octoxide (U3O8), in the quarter ended March 31, despite weather disruptions at its... 


EQ and the journey towards effective leadership
EQ and the journey towards effective leadership
23rd April 2025

Research has shown there is a direct correlation between emotional intelligence and effectiveness on all levels: professionally, socially and in leadership roles. The journey towards being an... 


Riski business - workplace safety is a universal responsibility, not just in high-risk industries
Riski business - workplace safety is a universal responsibility, not just in high-risk industries
22nd April 2025

By: Jared Kangisser - CEO at KBC Health & Safety Many people think that Operational Risk Management (ORM) is only relevant to industries with obvious hazards, like mining and construction.... 


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Nersa publishes gas strategy report
22nd April 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) has completed and published a strategy report that outlines its vision for the role of gas in South Africa’s evolving energy landscape. This... 


A handful of ferrochrome.
Working group has been established to extend ferrochrome's horizon, Minister reports
22nd April 2025 By: Martin Creamer

A working group with industry has been established to improve the operating environment for long-term sustainability of South Africa’s ferrochrome industry, Trade, Industry and Competition Minister... 


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J221 overlay extends life of Warman pump shaft sleeves at Mogalakwena
22nd April 2025

( Virtual Showroom ) When Anglo American Platinum’s Mogalakwena mine in South Africa’s Limpopo province wanted to extend the wear life of shaft sleeves in its Warman® pumps, Weir suggested the... 


Deep Yellow reiterates impact of poor uranium prices
22nd April 2025 By: Darren Parker

Uranium developer and producer Deep Yellow has, in its latest quarterly activities report, published on April 22, reiterated that it has deferred a final investment decision on its Tumas project,... 


BMW lineup
Mavuso calls for overhaul of auto masterplan as world dynamics change
22nd April 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Business Leadership South Africa CEO Busi Mavuso has expressed concern in her latest newsletter about South Africa’s automotive exports to the US, saying that, to forestall the impact of tariffs on... 


Yellow Cavex hydrocyclone on site
Proper tailings management improves investor confidence
18th April 2025 By: Tracy Hancock

While mining companies try to capitalise on the increased demand for critical minerals, such as lithium and nickel, needed to enable the global energy transition and advance digitalisation, finding... 


A photo of an Aaachen High Sheer Reactor installed at a tailings facility to extract more resources from tailings
Technology advances tailings reclamation
18th April 2025 By: Halima Frost

Aachen High Shear Reactor technology, predominantly used in the gold extraction process, has grown in popularity, as evidenced by commercial minerals processing and metallurgical testwork company... 


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IPP shares project development insights after 15 yrs in sector
18th April 2025

South Africa’s Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (REIPPPP) and the growth of its commercial and industrial renewable energy space is a good blueprint for the... 


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Expert panel aims to champion African-centric green industry vision
18th April 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

In efforts to help the African continent champion its green industrialisation, the newly formed Green Industrial Development Expert Panel (GIDEP) highlighted during its inaugural meeting last month... 


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Credit Guarantee Insurance Corporation
18th April 2025

Leading provider of trade credit insurance in South Africa Credit Guarantee Insurance Corporation (CGIC) was established in 1956. Since then, CGIC has built a reputation for excellence in risk... 


New environmental screening platform for projects in South Africa now fully operational
17th April 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment’s National Web-Based Environmental Screening Tool is now fully operational. This was announced on Thursday by Forestry, Fisheries and the... 


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Enel invites participants to wind turbine design challenge
17th April 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Green energy company Enel has called on architects, designers and engineers globally to rethink wind turbine design by entering its WinDesign challenge and submit solutions that are technologically... 


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Lexington raises £530 000 to progress project activities
17th April 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Aim-listed Lexington Gold, with projects in South Africa and the US, has raised, in aggregate, gross proceeds of £530 000 through the issue of 15.6-million new common shares to new and existing... 


Global economic growth to suffer immediate setbacks because of US tariffs – analysts
17th April 2025 By: Darren Parker

Global economic growth is expected to be significantly and immediately curtailed as a result of the ongoing US trade actions, global advisory firm Oxford Economics warned in a recent webinar on... 


Rand
Rand weaker as markets await tariff, local government news
17th April 2025 By: Reuters

South Africa's rand weakened early on Thursday against a firmer dollar, as markets awaited information on US tariffs and local investors looked for news on the future of the coalition government.... 


Iron-ore miners in rocky start to year as tariff turmoil begins
Iron-ore miners in rocky start to year as tariff turmoil begins
17th April 2025 By: Bloomberg

The world’s biggest iron-ore miners face a difficult start to the year, after extreme weather impacted production and as their biggest customer China braces for a trade war. This week, BHP Group,... 


BHP CEO Mike Henry
Rising protectionism to slow global growth, reshape trade — BHP's Henry
17th April 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Diversified commodities major BHP CEO Mike Henry has expressed concern about increasing protectionism, warning that while tariffs have little direct impact on the miner, their broader implications... 


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Expert panel aims to champion African-centric green industry vision
17th April 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

In efforts to help the African continent champion its green industrialisation, the newly formed Green Industrial Development Expert Panel (GIDEP) highlighted during its inaugural meeting last month... 


BCI Minerals cleared for full-scale operations at Mardie salt project
16th April 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed BCI Minerals has received a key commonwealth government approval, paving the way for full-scale operations at its Mardie solar salt and sulphate of potash project in Western Australia.... 


Special envoy to the US Mcebisi Jonas
Jonas could face cold shoulder in Washington, US analyst warns
16th April 2025 By: Darren Parker

Following President Cyril Ramaphosa’s appointment of former Deputy Finance Minister Mcebisi Jonas as a special envoy to the US on April 14, public comments made by Jonas in 2020, in which he... 


Rhodes University progresses plan for a secure water future amid municipal decline
16th April 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

Amid faltering water security, the result of municipal decline, Makhanda-based Rhodes University, in the Eastern Cape, is making significant progress in its efforts to reduce reliance on municipal... 


India extends auction for deep-sea blocks containing critical minerals
16th April 2025 By: Reuters

India has extended an auction of deep-sea blocks containing critical minerals used in electric vehicle batteries and other products until May 1, a spokesperson at India's Ministry of Mines said on... 


George lauds DFFE’s efficiency in processing enviro authorisation applications for IPPs
16th April 2025 By: Schalk Burger

The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) has processed 220 environmental-impact assessment (EIA) applications for independent power producers (IPPs) from June 2024 to March... 


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