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Engen launches Aquaponics Project in Cala, Empowering Learners and Community with Sustainable Food Solutions
Engen launches Aquaponics Project in Cala, Empowering Learners and Community with Sustainable Food Solutions
28th February 2025

Engen is proud to announce the launch of an innovative Aquaponics project at Khanyisa Special School, in collaboration with Green Arch Innovations Pty Ltd.  Spearheaded by entrepreneur Luvo... 


Vector drivers enjoying the new truck, Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) Volvo truck with solar powered trailer.
Rennie Baloyi, Petrus Molatlhioa, Kagiso Seune, Albert Zwane (far right)
The competitive advantage of Carbon Neutrality in South Africa's freight industry
28th February 2025

In an increasingly interconnected and environmentally conscious world, carbon neutrality has emerged as more than just a moral imperative; it is now a competitive advantage. For South Africa’s... 


The above image depicts a line up of the MACH Reactor by GoldOre
Novel technology now more energy efficient
28th February 2025 By: Lynne Davies

Metallurgical technology company GoldOre has made concerted efforts to optimise the energy efficiency of its MACH Reactor – an industrial-scale hydrodynamic cavitation device. The company has “. .... 


Sustainable solutions for the beverage industry
28th February 2025

Label and packaging specialists CCL Label will showcase the latest additions to its Sustainable Label range – Low-Temperature WashOff, Low-Temperature EcoStream, and EcoFloat WHITE – at the Propak... 


The above image depicts 3 artisinal miners extracting gold
Formalisation of artisanal, small-scale sector encouraged
28th February 2025 By: Lynne Davies

Despite artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) increasing significantly across Africa, spurred on by rising gold prices, much of that activity remains informal, limiting its economic... 


Yellow wheel loader, John Deere
John Deere introduces eco-conscious 944 X-Tier wheel loader to Africa
28th February 2025

Agricultural, construction and forestry equipment supplier John Deere has unveiled its latest advancement in heavy machinery for the African market: the 944 X-Tier wheel loader, which not only... 


MTN invests in network amid power challenges
28th February 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

Telecommunications group MTN South Africa’s extensive investment in its network resilience programme and the strategic deployment of power solutions have improved connectivity, particularly across... 


SolarAfrica: Leaders in renewable energy solutions for commercial & industrial businesses
SolarAfrica: Leaders in renewable energy solutions for commercial & industrial businesses
28th February 2025

Founded in 2011, SolarAfrica provides a suite of capital expenditure-free green energy solutions to the commercial and industrial sectors in Southern Africa. The holistic suite includes on-site... 


Image of gold ore from the Windfall project
Windfall gold project, Canada – update
28th February 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Mining firm Gold Fields has reported that it is focusing on obtaining the required environmental approvals. 


Image of Qala Shallows
Witwatersrand Basin Project – Qala Shallows, South Africa – update
28th February 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Precious and base metals explorer, developer and producer West Wits Mining has agreed to a credit-approved term sheet for a senior debt syndicated loan facility to provide senior funding for the... 


Polyhalite produced at Anglo American's Woodsmith project
Woodsmith polyhalite project, UK – update
28th February 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Anglo American is focusing on preserving the exceptional long-term value of the project and the commercial opportunity it offers to support its full development. 


Location map of the Kobada project
Kobada gold project, Mali
28th February 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

A definitive feasibility study has confirmed Kobada as a significant gold development asset underpinned by its large-scale, free-dig and open-pittable oxide resource. 


Meting room and smart booking display
Cisco demonstrates scalable smart building system
27th February 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Networking and cybersecurity company Cisco has built a smart building system into Africa infrastructure development fund manager Harith General Partners' offices in Chislehurston, Sandton.   


cargo ship at sea
Tharisa invests £1.5m in JV to develop low-emission natural gas catalysers for shipping industry
27th February 2025 By: Darren Parker

Newly formed joint venture (JV) Methanox has secured a £1.5-million investment from platinum group metals (PGMs) and chrome concentrates producer Tharisa towards accelerating methane emissions... 


An image depicting the sepakers from the webinar
Product design, consideration of the local context key to a successful circular economy
27th February 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

The promotion of a circular economy could provide valuable solutions for dealing with South Africa’s growing waste generation and the pressure it is putting on municipal waste facilities, while... 


rtg cranes
DCT to take delivery of more than 100 pieces of equipment in 2025
27th February 2025 By: Darren Parker

The Durban Container Terminals (DCT) has announced that it will take delivery of more than 100 pieces of new cargo handling equipment over the course of this year. The equipment, which includes 20... 


Made possible by the investments in the finishing mill of NLMK Clabecq, InThinity is poised to set new industry standards
The impact of InThinity for evolutionary steel production
27th February 2025 By: Shannon de Ryhove

Steel production is evolving rapidly, with manufacturers continuously seeking ways to enhance efficiency, precision and sustainability. At Bauma 2025, Belgium-based steel plate manufacturer NLMK... 


Proposed rapid rail extensions
Gauteng invites public comment on proposed rapid rail extensions that feature Soweto, Cosmo City
27th February 2025 By: Darren Parker

Members of the public have been invited to review and submit written comments on proposed route extensions detailed in the ‘Draft Route Determination Report for the Soweto Extension and Cosmo City... 


Liberty Gold files draft mine plan for Black Pine
27th February 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

US-focused Liberty Gold has reached key permitting milestones for its flagship Black Pine oxide gold project in Idaho, with the submission of the draft mine plan of operations and the execution of... 


Western acquires new processing infrastructure near Sunday Mine complex
27th February 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

US-focused Western Uranium and Vanadium on Wednesday reported that it had acquired new mineral processing infrastructure, located about 40 km from its Sunday Mine complex in Colorado. The company... 


EY South Africa Strategy & Transactions Sustainability Partner James Brice
Navigating the new climate reality - European investors brace for Trump's policy shifts
27th February 2025

The recent survey conducted by Pensions for Purpose, a UK organisation dedicated to promoting and supporting impact investing within the pension industry, has thrown a stark light on the concerns... 


President Jose Raul Mulino
Panama delays Cobre Panama copper mine decision pending social security reform
27th February 2025 By: Reuters

Panama President Jose Mulino will only take a decision regarding the future of the Cobre Panama mine after he resolves the issue of the country's social security policy, a supplier of the Cobre... 


Ninety percent of South Africa's SMEs accept digital payments – Mastercard
26th February 2025 By: Schalk Burger

The third edition of payment technology company Mastercard’s SME Confidence Index shows that 90% of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in South Africa have adopted digital payments. This... 


UFS microbiology and biochemistry Professor Carlien Pohl-Albertyn
South African microbiologists find emerging pathogenic fungal yeast in brown locusts
26th February 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Researchers from the University of the Free State (UFS), the National Health Laboratory Service and the University of Venda have confirmed for the first time that common brown locusts are carriers... 


South Africa missing out on waste-to-energy benefits
26th February 2025 By: Schalk Burger

South Africa produced an estimated 3.6-million tonnes of uncollected domestic waste in 2020, and at least one-million tonnes of plastics and one-million tonnes of paper are not recycled every year.... 


Engen visits Limpopo to launch Menstrual Care Campaign at Tekanang Secondary
Engen visits Limpopo to launch Menstrual Care Campaign at Tekanang Secondary
26th February 2025

In a drive to support young female learners, Engen is rolling out a national menstrual care campaign that provides girls in need with reusable sanitary pads. Teaming up with the Komani Foundation... 


Bidcorp CEO Bernard Berson
Bidcorp reports strong interim results to end-Dec
26th February 2025 By: Schalk Burger

JSE-listed food service group Bidcorp achieved a 10% year-on-year increase in headline earnings a share to R12.67 for the six months ended December 31. This was despite the fact that currency... 


Kasiya graphite suitable for expandable, expanded graphite applications – Sovereign
26th February 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Aim-listed Sovereign Metals has reported that further testwork completed on graphite from its Kasiya rutile/graphite project, in Malawi, has confirmed that the graphite has the key characteristics... 


The evolving landscape of data centres in the age of AI
The evolving landscape of data centres in the age of AI
26th February 2025

By: Ben Selier - VP of Secure Power for Anglophone Africa at Schneider Electric The data centre industry is undergoing a period of rapid transformation, driven primarily by the explosive growth of... 


Public Works and Infrastructure deputy Minister Sihle Zikalala
Only through partnerships can built environment adapt to climate change - Zikalala
26th February 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

As the local and international macroeconomic landscape becomes more volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous owing to climate change and increasing instances of extreme heat and flooding, it... 


BHP kicks off $10.8bn plan to prevent Chile copper slump
BHP kicks off $10.8bn plan to prevent Chile copper slump
26th February 2025 By: Bloomberg

BHP Group will kick off a massive $10.8-billion investment program in Chile with the overhaul of an ageing copper plant as the world’s most valuable mining company battles declining ore quality.... 


First Quantum steps up campaign to reopen Panama copper mine
First Quantum steps up campaign to reopen Panama copper mine
26th February 2025 By: Bloomberg

First Quantum Minerals and its workers and suppliers in Panama are stepping up efforts to gain support for the reopening of a $10-billion copper mine more than a year after it was shut. The... 


Presidential Climate Commission executive director Dorah Modise
Presidential Climate Commission welcomes Dorah Modise as executive director
25th February 2025 By: Schalk Burger

The Presidential Climate Commission has welcomed Dorah Modise as its executive director. She stepped into the role on February 24 and will oversee the commission’s strategic direction and efforts... 


Allied Gold partners with UAE investment fund to develop Mali mine
Allied Gold partners with UAE investment fund to develop Mali mine
25th February 2025 By: Darren Parker

TSX- and OTCQX-listed Allied Gold Corporation has announced a strategic partnership with United Arab Emirates- (UAE-) based investment fund Ambrosia Investment Holding to help realise immediate... 


Atlantis Foundries cuts ribbon on 13.5 MW embedded solar project
25th February 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Automotive and marine engine block casting company Atlantis Foundries has unveiled its 13.5 MW embedded solar generation project, which will help to improve energy security and cost efficiency and... 


Kholo Capital Mezzanine Debt Fund I reaches final close at R1.4bn
25th February 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Specialist alternative investment fund management company Kholo Capital’s Mezzanine Debt Fund I has reached final close at R1.4-billion in commitments, in order to make long-term mezzanine debt... 


Crude Awakening the journey of crude: from ground to compound
25th February 2025

By: Rivendren Wayne Moodley: diagnostician, WearCheck ( Virtual Showroom ) Imagine, if you will, a humble, dark liquid pulled from deep within the Earth, mysterious, dense, and seemingly simple.... 


DRDGOLD CEO Niël Pretorius.
‘Exciting’ DRDGOLD projects ‘advancing well’ as 2028 Vision gets big gold price boost
24th February 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Johannesburg- and New York-listed DRDGOLD’s projects under way are “advancing very well” as the gold-from-tailings company’s 2028 Vision gets a massive boost from the sky-high gold price. Mining... 


Chickens
SAPA warns against looming outbreaks of bird flu as vaccination still lags
24th February 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The South African Poultry Association (SAPA) has expressed concern over another potential widespread Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) outbreak in South Africa, since the virus typically... 


Atrum Coal moves forward with legal action against Alberta government
Atrum Coal moves forward with legal action against Alberta government
24th February 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Australia-based Atrum Coal is proceeding with its legal claim against the Alberta government, reaffirming its stance that the province’s coal mining restrictions amount to de facto expropriation of... 


Black Fox mill complex
First Nation takes legal action against McEwen Mining
24th February 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The Apitipi Anicinapek Nation (AAN) has filed a lawsuit against Canada’s McEwen Mining, alleging that the company has breached its impact benefit agreement (IBA) related to the Black Fox project.... 


Early works at Pensana's Longonjo project, in Angola
Atherley reaffirms Pensana’s commitment to social, enviro sustainability
21st February 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

London-listed rare earths miner Pensana chairperson Paul Atherley says mining can be both environmentally sustainable and socially developmental. He tells British radio station BBC Radio 4 that... 


Leverage to higher gold price drives 216% increase in Sibanye-Stillwater’s Ebitda
Leverage to higher gold price drives 216% increase in Sibanye-Stillwater’s Ebitda
21st February 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Leverage to the higher gold price drove a 216% increase in earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (Ebitda) to R3.6-billion for Sibanye-Stillwater in the last six months of... 


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