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Robe River Joint Venture iron-ore project, Australia
Robe River Joint Venture iron-ore project, Australia
10th January 2020 By: Sheila Barradas

Rio Tinto has awarded an estimated A$150-million worth of contracts for the project. 


Cimic wins Rio contracts
20th December 2019 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Mining major Rio Tinto has awarded some A$150-million worth of contracts to ASX-listed mining contractor Cimic’s subsidiary CPB Contractors. CPB Contractors will deliver three separate packages of... 


Illegal miners at KCC operations remain dispersed – Katanga
18th December 2019 By: Mariaan Webb

Glencore subsidiary Katanga Mining, which trades on the TSX, has installed nearly 20 km of new perimeter security fencing at its Komoto Copper Company (KCC) site in the Democratic Republic of Congo... 


USEFUL BEAUTY
The Katse dam not only supplies water to the South Africa but also hydro electricity and tourism to the Kingdom of Lesotho
Maintenance work on tunnel completed
13th December 2019

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has indicated that the inspection and maintenance work on the Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP) tunnel – which was closed on October 1 and was... 


Tugela–Sterkfontein water transfers to begin in December
25th November 2019 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) expects to start the transfer of water from the Tugela river to the Sterkfontein dam on or around December 2, after resolving challenges that delayed... 


Growth in demand will be key to sustaining revitalisation of industrial parks
Growth in demand will be key to sustaining revitalisation of industrial parks
22nd October 2019 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The 12 industrial parks that have been renovated and form part of the Department of Trade and Industry's (DTI's) Industrial Parks Revitalisation Programme currently employ 65 000 people, says DTI... 


JOBS & DIVERSIFICATION:The Industrial Parks Revitalisation Programme is decentralising industrialisation and improving the industrial capacity of rural and township economies
Growth in demand will be key to sustaining revitalisation of industrial parks
18th October 2019 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The 12 industrial parks that have been renovated and form part of the Department of Trade and Industry's (DTI's) Industrial Parks Revitalisation Programme currently employ 65 000 people, says DTI... 


Growth in demand will be key to sustaining revitalisation of industrial parks
Growth in demand will be key to sustaining revitalisation of industrial parks
18th October 2019 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The 12 industrial parks that have been renovated and form part of the Department of Trade and Industry's (DTI's) Industrial Parks Revitalisation Programme currently employ 65 000 people, says DTI... 


Concor Builds World Class Data Centre For Orange Botswana
Concor Builds World Class Data Centre For Orange Botswana
30th September 2019

Construction of the new Data Centre for Orange Botswana is well underway, with this fast track construction project being undertaken by Concor Buildings set to deliver the Tier III Data Centre... 


Work on Sanral’s Polokwane ring road to resume this month
6th September 2019 By: Simone Liedtke

Work on South African National Roads Agency Limited’s (Sanral’s) Polokwane ring road project will resume this month. The roads agency has appointed Edwin Construction to continue construction on... 


An aerial view of the Sterling Industrial Park development, in its Centralpoint innovation district
All Sterling Industrial Park units to be completed before year-end
29th August 2019 By: Simone Liedtke

A further four units at JSE-listed Growthpoint Properties’ R240-million Sterling Industrial Park development, in its Centralpoint innovation district, have been completed and the final two units... 


 AA to Mbalula: E-tolls collapsing, can't be saved
AA to Mbalula: E-tolls collapsing, can't be saved
22nd August 2019 By: News24Wire

The Automobile Association (AA) has told Minister of Transport Fikile Mbalula in an open letter that its research into road funding found "the current model for the Gauteng Freeway Improvement... 


Duane Newman
The Carbon Tax: you ain’t seen nothing yet
26th July 2019 By: Duane Newman

Two stark messages emerged from a recent seminar on the Carbon Tax, which was hosted by the Mail & Guardian and sponsored by Webber Wentzel:  this tax is here to stay, and it will only grow bigger.... 


South Africa allocates extra R59bn for cash-strapped Eskom
South Africa allocates extra R59bn for cash-strapped Eskom
22nd July 2019 By: Reuters

The South African government has made an extra R59-billion available to State-owned power utility Eskom over the next two years so it can meet its obligations, a Special Appropriation Bill seen by... 


Barbara Creecy
Climate change takes priority in Creecy’s budget vote debate
12th July 2019 By: Nadine James

Newly appointed Environment, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Barbara Creecy delivered her R7.5-billion budget vote statement in the National Assembly on Thursday, emphasising the socioeconomic... 


South Africa weighs new support measures for struggling Eskom
South Africa weighs new support measures for struggling Eskom
3rd July 2019 By: Reuters

South Africa is weighing extra options to support Eskom, including swapping the financially troubled State power firm's debt for government bonds or ring-fencing it in a special account, a senior... 


Sanral extends olive branch to smaller contractors, communities
28th June 2019 By: Shirley le Guern

The massive turnout at the South African National Roads Agency Limited's (Sanral's) N2/N3 information corridor roadshow across KwaZulu-Natal this week saw the roads agency extend an olive branch to... 


A new train on the Metrorail system
Theft, vandalism slow new train rollout at Metrorail
21st June 2019 By: Irma Venter

While the Gibela factory in Gauteng has started to steadily produce new, made-in-South Africa trains for the Metrorail system in South Africa, it appears it may take some time before these trains... 


Ngqura liquid bulk terminal project, South Africa
Ngqura liquid bulk terminal project, South Africa
21st June 2019 By: Sheila Barradas

The Transnet National Ports Authority and Oiltanking Grindrod Calulo have said that they are on track with developments at the Port of Ngqura. 


Emira Property Fund’s refurbished warehouse facility, in Denver, Johannesburg
Emira’s Denver warehouse attracts tenants looking for ‘state-of-the-art’ facilities
19th June 2019 By: Simone Liedtke

JSE-listed Emira Property Fund’s refurbished warehouse facility, in Denver, Johannesburg, has opened its doors and is attracting tenants looking for state-of-the-art facilities paired with... 


AFTER FIRE TEST
Strong intumescent formation with clear coat based on Exolit 855 after fire test
Building and construction applications get a coatings sustainability boost
14th June 2019

Multinational speciality chemicals producer Clariant aims to contribute more sustainability and safety solutions to meet the building and construction industry’s challenges, says Clariant flame... 


Competition Commission prohibits merger between forestry companies
13th June 2019 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The Competition Commission has prohibited a proposed transaction whereby Africa Forestry Fund II (AFF) intended to acquire Vuka Forestry Holdings and Glen Village Trading. The commission found... 


The 20 ha Port of Ngqura Tank Farm site has been cleared of vegetation in preparation for bulk earthworks. Platform preparation has started in the centre of the site. TNPA has already completed the main access road from the N2.
Port of Ngqura liquid bulk tank farm commissioning on track
13th June 2019 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) and Oil Tanking Grindrod Calulo Holdings say they are on track with developments at the Port of Ngqura, in Nelson Mandela Bay, with the commissioning of the... 


After lengthy delays, Adani’s Carmichael gains final enviro approval
After lengthy delays, Adani’s Carmichael gains final enviro approval
13th June 2019 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Indian major Adani’s groundwater management plan for its Carmichael coal project, in Queensland, has been approved the by the Department of Environment and Science (DES). The approved plan was... 


Ekandustria Industrial Park revitalisation, South Africa
Ekandustria Industrial Park revitalisation, South Africa
24th May 2019 By: Sheila Barradas

The South African Department of Trade and Industry plans to revitalise the Ekandustria Industrial Park, in eastern Gauteng. 


Mining automation and digital solutions highlighted
21st May 2019

Automation and digital solutions aim to create a connected worksite to make mining operations safer, more productive and more efficient. At the recent Society for Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration... 


Contract workers Mogale Neo and Donation Monyela putting the touches to the vehicular access gate of Nkowankowa Industrial Park ahead of the launch next week
Magwanishe to launch first phase of revitalised Nkowankowa Industrial Park
23rd April 2019 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Deputy Trade and Industry Minister Bulelani Magwanishe will officially launch the completed first phase of the revitalised Nkowankowa Industrial Park, in Tzaneen, on April 29. He is expected to be... 


Nzimande instructs PRASA board to improve the reliability of trains
12th April 2019 By: African News Agency

Transport Minister Blade Nzimande has instructed the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) board to improve reliability of trains and trains cancellations by 60% and 41% improvement... 


Trade and Industry Minister Dr Rob Davies
Davies to launch Ekandustria industrial park Phase 1 revitalisation
10th April 2019 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Trade and Industry Minister Dr Rob Davies will on Thursday launch the first phase of the revitalisation of the Ekandustria industrial park, near Bronkhorstspruit. The R49-million first phase... 


Full line-up of tough Bobcat agricultural machines at NAMPO 2019
25th March 2019

From fencing to trenching and excavating to loading and cleaning, and even grapples for bales, Bobcat Equipment South Africa will have a full line-up of equipment ideal for the agricultural... 


DAM BIG JOB Dams are lined in compliance with environmental regulations and best practice
Contractor building infrastructure at Belfast mine
15th March 2019

Construction contractor Concor Infrastructure has been awarded the job of building dams, roads, platforms and other civil works at diversified miner Exxaro’s new digital coal mine near Belfast, in... 


SITES ON AFRICA Vermeer aims to penetrate the renewable-energy market in Africa
Equipment supplier to spread its wings outside South Africa
15th March 2019 By: Mamaili Mamaila

Industrial equipment supplier Vermeer will attend The Solar Show Africa 2019 which is combined with the 2019 Power and Electricity World Africa (PEWA) conference at the Sandton Convention Centre on... 


Concor Boosts Safety And Targeted Enterprises In Eastern Cape Road Project
Concor Boosts Safety And Targeted Enterprises In Eastern Cape Road Project
18th January 2019

Safety of both pedestrians and motorists has been boosted by Concor Infrastructure’s rehabilitation of the R75 double-carriageway between Port Elizabeth and Uitenhage, while the project has had... 


Engen gets storm-damaged schools ship-shape for 2019
Engen gets storm-damaged schools ship-shape for 2019
6th December 2018

Engen has come to the rescue of five Durban schools severely damaged in storms by committing R1 million to effect repairs critical to the safety, comfort and security of pupils and teachers.... 


chairperson Jabu Mabuza
Another Eskom equity injection mooted amid R15bn loss warning
28th November 2018 By: Terence Creamer

South Africa’s debt-laden electricity utility Eskom is in discussions with government about yet another equity injection, as well as various possible “debt-relief” options, as part of a turnaround... 


DIVERSIFIED PRODUCT OFFERING
Vital Engineering supplies various items, including stainless steel handrails, GRP products, galvanised steel gratings and stainless steel gratings
Steel construction, cladding industry demand to continue increasing
23rd November 2018 By: Simone Liedtke

The demand for steel in South Africa’s construction and cladding sector will continue to increase, owing to its myriad of applications and ease of installation, says steel gratings, stair treads,... 


DWS update on Municipal Debt to Water Boards
15th November 2018 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) today presented jointly with the Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA), and National Treasury to a joint sitting of the... 


NT govt looking for remediation partners
20th June 2018 By: Esmarie Iannucci

The Northern Territory government has released two tenders for remediation works at abandoned openpit mines as part of its plans to develop Tennant Creek as a mining services hub. “Tennant Creek... 


Mondi acquires two KwaZulu-Natal plantations
20th April 2018 By: Simone Liedtke

JSE-listed pulp and paper producer Mondi has acquired the Draycott and Greytown timber plantations, in KwaZulu-Natal, from World Hardwood. The Competition Tribunal on Thursday approved the... 


South Durban scholars learn about road and rail safety
South Durban scholars learn about road and rail safety
18th May 2017

Over the past month, 30 schools in the South Durban area have learnt all about road and rail safety as part of a campaign to educate primary and secondary school learners about the very real danger... 


Bassari moves along with Makabingui
18th May 2017 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Gold hopeful Bassari Resources has been given the go-ahead by the Senegalese government to start early stage development work at the Makabingui gold project. The Minister of Industry and Geology... 


Technicrete ISG Paves The Way
Technicrete ISG Paves The Way
12th December 2016

Technicrete ISG is renowned for the supply of the most comprehensive range of quality pre-cast concrete products for the building, construction and mining sectors in South Africa. It has become one... 


Isithebe industrial park revitalisation project, South Africa
Isithebe industrial park revitalisation project, South Africa
21st October 2016 By: Sheila Barradas

The project forms part of the Department of Trade and Industry's Revitalisation of Industrial Parks Programme. 


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