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Project Star, Brazil
Project Star, Brazil
11th October 2019 By: Sheila Barradas

Bracell Group plans to increase the dissolving pulp mill production capacity by 250 000 t/y. 


Aripuanã polymetallic project, Brazil
Aripuanã polymetallic project, Brazil
27th September 2019 By: Sheila Barradas

Mineração Dardanelos is developing a mine and processing facility to extract zinc, copper and lead. 


Free State natural gas project, South Africa
Free State natural gas project, South Africa
20th September 2019 By: Sheila Barradas

Renergen has appointed a drilling contractor to undertake the drilling of a horizontal well in the prospective sandstone contained within its Virginia gas project’s production area. 


Renergen CEO Stefano Marani
US provides $40m for Renergen’s South African gas project
21st August 2019 By: Simone Liedtke

Emerging liquefied natural gas (LNG) and helium producer Renergen has signed a $40-million loan agreement with the Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC), marking a significant milestone... 


Free State natural gas project, South Africa
Free State natural gas project, South Africa
16th August 2019 By: Sheila Barradas

Renergen has appointed the engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contractor for the gas project. 


Colluli potash project, Eritrea
Colluli potash project, Eritrea
9th August 2019 By: Sheila Barradas

Danakali has obtained formal credit approval to provide the Colluli Mining Share Company (CMSC) with $200-million in senior debt finance. 


Renergen appoints EPC contractor for Virginia project
7th August 2019 By: Simone Liedtke

Emerging liquefied natural gas (LNG) and helium producer Renergen has appointed EPCM Bonisana, a subsidiary of EPCM Holdings, as the engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contractor for... 


Khoemacau copper/silver project, Botswana
Khoemacau copper/silver project, Botswana
2nd August 2019 By: Sheila Barradas

Fluor Corporation has been awarded an engineering, procurement and construction management contract for the project. 


Fluor secures Khoemacau EPCM contract
30th July 2019 By: Creamer Media Reporter

NYSE-listed Fluor Corporation has been awarded an engineering, procurement and construction management (EPCM) contract by Cupric Canyon Capital for its Khoemacau copper/silver project, in Botswana.... 


Groundbreaking Ceremony
Fluor Awarded EPCM Contract by Cupric Canyon Capital for Project in Botswana
30th July 2019 By: Creamer Media Reporter

IRVING, Texas (July 30, 2019) – Fluor Corporation (NYSE: FLR) announced today that it was awarded an engineering, procurement and construction management (EPCM) contract by Cupric Canyon Capital... 


Oyu Tolgoi underground mine project, Mongolia
Oyu Tolgoi underground mine project, Mongolia
19th July 2019 By: Sheila Barradas

Rio Tinto is considering several mine design options for the Oyu Tolgoi project, after enhanced geotechnical information and data modelling suggested that there could be stability risks with the... 


Boikarabelo coal project, South Africa
Boikarabelo coal project, South Africa
28th June 2019 By: Sheila Barradas

Resource Generation has said that the third and final member of the proposed lending syndicate for the construction of its Boikarabelo mine has confirmed its participation in writing. 


Boikarabelo coal project, South Africa
Boikarabelo coal project, South Africa
7th June 2019 By: Sheila Barradas

Resource Generation has received credit approval from a second member of its proposed lending syndicate for the development of the Boikarabelo coal mine. 


DEHN Africa involved in lightning protection design and installation as large poultry farm embraces solar renewable energy
27th May 2019 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Lightning and surge protection specialist DEHN Africa was recently involved in an extensive project to provide rooftop solar power to one of South Africa’s largest poultry farms, Chubby Chick, in... 


TLT-Turbo Africa to Provide Energy Efficient Ventilation Solution to Kamoa Copper SA
30th April 2019 By: Creamer Media Reporter

TLT-Turbo Africa has been awarded the contract for the supply and installation of a turn-key solution for underground ventilation and fumes extraction for Kamoa Copper SA, located 25km outside of... 


Colluli potash project, Eritrea
Colluli potash project, Eritrea
1st March 2019 By: Sheila Barradas

The project is execution ready. 


Colluli potash project, Eritrea
Colluli potash project, Eritrea
8th February 2019 By: Sheila Barradas

An independent report commissioned by the United Nations Development Programme has found that the Colluli potash project has the potential to significantly boost the Eritrean economy. 


Elandsfontein phosphate project, South Africa
Elandsfontein phosphate project, South Africa
1st February 2019 By: Sheila Barradas

Kropz is finalising the design of processing plant upgrades at the project. 


Collaborative enterprise development partnerships bear fruit
25th January 2019 By: Creamer Media Reporter

WorleyParsons’ Enterprise Supplier Development (ESD) programme has achieved significant success within its first six years of operation, highlighting the benefits of sustainable and collaborative... 


Boikarabelo coal project, South Africa
Boikarabelo coal project, South Africa
7th December 2018 By: Sheila Barradas

Resource Generation has confirmed that the timeline for its credit committee meeting, arranged by a funding syndicate member, will not be met, as hoped, before the Christmas break. 


Araguaia ferronickel project, Brazil
Araguaia ferronickel project, Brazil
30th November 2018 By: Sheila Barradas

A feasibility study has confirmed Araguaia as a Tier 1 project, with a large high-grade scalable resource, long mine life and low-cost source of ferronickel for the stainless steel industry. 


Boikarabelo coal project, South Africa
Boikarabelo coal project, South Africa
16th November 2018 By: Sheila Barradas

Resource Generation has agreed to accelerate discussions with the facilitator of alternative funding being sourced from a third party, as a substitute or a complementary participant in its lender... 


Sanbrado gold project, Burkina Faso
Sanbrado gold project, Burkina Faso
9th November 2018 By: Sheila Barradas

West African Resources has awarded an engineering, procurement and construction management contract for the process plant and associated infrastructure at the project. 


West African makes inroads at Sanbrado
6th November 2018 By: Esmarie Iannucci

ASX-listed West African Resources has awarded an engineering, procurement and construction management (EPCM) contract for the process plant and associated infrastructure at its Sanbrado gold... 


Boikarabelo coal project, South Africa
Boikarabelo coal project, South Africa
2nd November 2018 By: Sheila Barradas

Resource Generation (Resgen) and Noble Resources International have agreed that the security to be provided as part of a revised funding arrangement between Noble and Resgen subsidiary Ledjadja... 


SMEC wins oil terminal project, Ethiopia
23rd July 2018 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Over the past four years, SMEC South Africa, with support from SMEC International, has successfully built a strong Mining, Oil and Gas offering in Africa. The SMEC focus of bringing to their... 


Emission abatement technology could drive industrialisation – EPCM Global
20th June 2018 By: Nadine James

South African firm EPCM Global Engineering has partnered with Luxembourg-based Carbon Process & Plant Engineering (CPPE) to bring its emissions abatement technology to Africa, in a move that could... 


Attention Must Be Paid To Appropriate Floor Grating Selection
Attention Must Be Paid To Appropriate Floor Grating Selection
6th June 2018

Floor grating is a critical element in process plants and similar structures, yet it is often the Cinderella of components when it comes to the design and engineering work. For this reason, Andrew... 


From left to right :  Hayley van der Merwe, Nangamso Mankai, Anton Boshoff (CEO), Rhulani Matshidze, Sulette van Graan, Fatima Collins, Rineshree Naicker
Inclusive infrastructure development impact – leading the charge, changing the mindset
23rd April 2018

The Bigen Group, a recognised infrastructure development activist with a reputable 46-year footprint throughout Africa, is leading the charge in infrastructure development inclusivity by empowering... 


Kittilä gold mine expansion, Finland
Kittilä gold mine expansion, Finland
20th April 2018 By: Sheila Barradas

Agnico Eagle Finland Oy is expanding the Kittilä mine processing plant to two-million tonnes a year. 


Boikarabelo coal project, South Africa
Boikarabelo coal project, South Africa
3rd November 2017 By: Sheila Barradas

Resource Generation has made demonstrable progress on material contracts and funding for the rail link at its Boikarabelo coal mine. 


Gakara rare earths project, Burundi
Gakara rare earths project, Burundi
14th July 2017 By: Sheila Barradas

Rainbow Rare Earths has secured funding from Pala Investments for the development of its Gakara rare earths project.  


Engineering active transformation
10th July 2017

Bluhm Burton Engineering attracts Black Economic Empowerment partner, Agile Capital. Established in 1990, Bluhm Burton Engineering (BBE), is internationally recognised as a world leader in mine... 


PROVIDING EFFECTIVE SOLUTIONS Advisian draws on WorleyParsons’ ‘deep domain expertise’ and experience in the mining sector to advise clients and then can partner with them to implement that advice
Consultancy offering miners ‘optimisation tools’
28th April 2017 By: Ilan Solomons

In the current climate of constrained capital, clients in the mining sector are seeking ways to maximise returns while minimising exposure to risk, particularly those companies which need to make... 


Liqhobong diamond project, Lesotho
Liqhobong diamond project, Lesotho
31st March 2017 By: Sheila Barradas

Firestone Diamonds expects its Liqhobong diamond mine to reach commercial production at the end of June. 


Advisian’s optimisation tools increase probability of success for mining projects
Advisian’s optimisation tools increase probability of success for mining projects
7th February 2017

In today’s world of constrained capital, clients in the mining sector are seeking ways to maximise returns while minimising exposure to risk, particularly those companies who need to make strategic... 


RISHAD KHAN
Fluor Igoda Projects has long-standing relationships with many refineries and has also developed a solid platform to support the bulk fuels storage and logistics network
Company celebrates success in gas markets
3rd February 2017

Engineering, procurement and construction management (EPCM) services company Fluor Igoda Projects is celebrating ten successful years of undertaking capital projects in the oil, gas and chemicals... 


Boikarabelo coal project, South Africa
Boikarabelo coal project, South Africa
3rd February 2017 By: Sheila Barradas

As work continues at the Boikarabelo coal mine, Resource Generation is considering a proposal to increase an existing unsecured loan facility. 


Liqhobong diamond project, Lesotho
Liqhobong diamond project, Lesotho
3rd February 2017 By: Sheila Barradas

Firestone Diamonds has scheduled its first diamond sale, in Antwerp, from February 6 to 10, as its Liqhobong mine ramps up to full output. 


Tailings activity at Sibanye Gold's Cooke operations in Randfontein
Sibanye Gold’s tailings project launch likely 'in next six months'
14th December 2016 By: Martin Creamer

Sibanye Gold will probably launch its West Rand Tailings Retreatment Project (WRTRP) in the next six months. The WRTRP, which aims to recover 11-million ounces of gold, 170-million pounds of... 


LAKE CHARLES  Sasol's Louisianan chemicals project is adjacent to its current chemicals operation
Lake Charles is value accretive in the long term
21st October 2016

Despite the announcement in August revising the cost estimate of its Lake Charles chemicals project (LCCP) by about $2.9-billion, South African petrochemicals giant Sasol remains confident that the... 


Boikarabelo coal project, South Africa
Boikarabelo coal project, South Africa
21st October 2016 By: Sheila Barradas

Resource Generation has postponed the expected date of first coal production from its Boikarabelo mine. 


Methionine plant complex project, Singapore
Methionine plant complex project, Singapore
15th July 2016 By: Sheila Barradas

The plant will be built next to the existing Evonik methionine plant. 


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