President-elect Donald Trump has selected former New York congressman Lee Zeldin to lead the Environmental Protection Agency, placing the Long Island Republican in charge of his plans to boost... 

South Africa’s current process of dissolving the world’s purest manganese metal to make battery grade manganese has got the lowest incentive price of any of the new, non-Chinese high-purity... 

Verder Liquids has launched the Verderflex DURA 60 Hose Pump, specifically designed for applications such as metering, bulk handling and transfer duties. The Dura 60 is ideal for sludges, slurries,... 

The partial collapse of the Umbongintwini River bridge on the N2 southbound, in KwaZulu-Natal, highlights the urgent need for comprehensive infrastructure maintenance across South Africa, industry... 

The National Research Foundation (NRF) has achieved a broad-based black economic empowerment (BBBEE) Level 1 rating – a year earlier than the NRF board-approved target of reaching Level 2 by 2025.... 

A high performance readymix concrete specifically formulated to meet the stringent demands of modern construction projects is said to offer versatility, durability, workability and strength.... 

Canadian uranium company Denison Mines is advancing engineering and regulatory efforts for its planned Phoenix project in Saskatchewan, targeting a final investment decision by mid-2025. This will... 

Gold exploration and development company Osisko Development is facing potential legal challenges over its Cariboo gold project in British Columbia, as the Xatśūll First Nation threatens to take... 

The Mpumalanga Green Cluster Agency (MGCA), in partnership with the Mpumalanga provincial government and supported by the Just Transition to a Decarbonised Economy for South Africa, Old Mutual,... 

In both opencast and underground mines, unexpected water ingress can severely disrupt production unless an effective dewatering solution can be quickly applied; some forethought will go a long way... 

As COP29 unfolds in Azerbaijan from 11 to 22 November, the emphasis on renewable energy and sustainability is crucial, not just in Azerbaijan but across Africa. One company leading this... 

Canadian exploration company Aldebaran Resources has entered into an option agreement to joint venture with Nuton Holdings, a Rio Tinto venture, on the Altar copper/gold project in Argentina. The... 

With the South African government's Integrated Resource Plan encouraging renewable-energy integration, battery energy storage systems (BESS) are becoming a critical component in the country’s... 

State-owned electricity utility Eskom is leading the large-scale commercial rollout of battery energy storage system (BESS) technology in South Africa, aiming to demonstrate its feasibility and... 

Bearings are vital components in machinery, as their performance directly impacts on productivity and equipment lifespan, among other key performance metrics, and fastener specialists Bolt and... 

Increased public interest in environmental and safety issues has accelerated the demand for occupational health and safety (OHS) professionals, thereby creating opportunities for individuals with... 

Phase 1 of the project is ramping up to design capacity. 

Who We Are Hazmat Protective Systems (Hazmat), a subsidiary of Armscor, is a major manufacturer and supplier of purpose-designed quality respiratory and filtering products to the commercial and... 

Kore Potash has completed a share subscription to further advance work at the Kola project. 

Peak Rare Earths has announced a capital raising to support its momentum at the project as it advances towards a final investment decision. 

Diamcor Mining intends to complete a term loan financing to expedite efforts to support the processing of significantly higher volumes. 

With climate change perceived as one of the critical challenges threatening the viability of businesses, infrastructure and natural ecosystems, industry bodies Minerals Council South Africa and... 

Financial services firm FNB's 5-Star Green rated Portside building, which is the tallest building in Cape Town, hosted sustainability awards the Earthshot Prize Awards 2024 from November 4 to 7.... 

Public Works and Infrastructure Deputy Minister Sihle Zikalala has invited the built environment industry to introduce innovative construction solutions to ensure that infrastructure being built in... 

Telecommunications company Vodacom South Africa and not-for-profit producer responsibility (EPR) organisation Circular Energy have partnered to divert growing volumes of electronic waste (e-waste)... 

The South African Real Estate Investment Trust Association (SA REIT) has, in partnership with Nedbank Corporate and Investment Banking (CIB), launched the SA REIT Sustainability Disclosure Guide,... 

The Department Trade, Industry and Competition (dtic) will engage various government departments on the economic impact of the Health Promotion Levy (HPL) on Sugary Beverages, or sugar tax, said... 

Sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) generate much lower carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, across their entire lifecycle, than conventional jet fuels. SAF can reduce life-cycle CO2 emissions by up to 80%... 

Maintenance has come a long way from the days when we waited for things to break and, thanks to the ever-increasing capabilities of technology, predictive maintenance has become a viable solution... 

CSE-listed KWG Resources, operating as Canada Chrome Corporation, has granted its consent for the initiation of a geotechnical programme in support of the Northern Road Link environmental impact... 

Concor won two prestigious Construction World Best Projects 2024 Awards for its impressive work, undertaken in joint venture with Lubocon Construction, on the Ash Disposal Facility (ADF) expansion... 

AfriSam and Rumdel Construction were honoured at the Construction World Best Projects 2024 Awards for their collaborative work on a landmark upgrade to the N3 highway in KwaZulu-Natal. Announced as... 

The Biden administration took a key step toward holding a required sale of oil and gas leases in an Alaska wildlife refuge with the publication of a final environmental review, the Interior... 

Real estate investment trust Growthpoint has started construction on the second development phase of its Arterial Industrial Estate, in Blackheath, Cape Town. Arterial Industrial Estate is on a 71... 

State-owned Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has published a request for information (RfI) for a strategic pilot project to use green and cleaner fuels for its selected diesel-operated... 

Shopping centre Sandton City, in Gauteng, has announced its interest in procuring renewable energy over the Independent Energy Pool (IEP) platform through the development and deployment of wheeled... 

By Ben Selier -Vice President, Secure Power, Anglophone Africa at Schneider Electric The growth and proliferation of AI show no signs of slowing down. According to IDC, worldwide spending on AI... 

An extended delay in enacting reforms in Chile aimed at expediting mining permits represents a "serious" problem for the industry in the world's top copper-producing country, the local head of US... 

Sasol CEO Simon Baloyi has acknowledged that the group stands at the “threshold” of a potentially difficult energy transition but he has also disputed assertions that the carbon-heavy chemicals and... 

Chile's state copper giant Codelco has applied for an environmental permit for a $650-million project to make water use in its Andina mine more sustainable, the company said on Tuesday. The plan... 

Vuka Group and Africa’s Green Economy Summit are spearheading efforts to boost Africa's inclusive economic growth by connecting project owners with a global network of investors. This strategic... 

To achieve the economic growth necessary to tackle South Africa's very high levels of unemployment, it is vital that the public and private sectors collaborate in launching critical infrastructure...