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Engineering a Sustainable Future: How Civil Innovation Can Drive the UN’s Global Goals
21st August 2025

By: Dr Ana Evangelista My commitment to sustainability in construction began in 2004, long before the term became a global priority. It started with a simple but urgent concern; the depletion of... 


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A legacy of innovation and environmental leadership in South Africa
21st August 2025

Clean power production technologies provider Babcock & Wilcox (B&W) entered the South African market in 1891 to supply boilers to the country’s gold mining industry, at a time when the young... 


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Investments keep Australia's grid reliability on track despite coal closures - AEMO
21st August 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Australia’s electricity grid is on track to meet reliability standards over the next decade, although the timely delivery of generation, storage and transmission projects will be crucial as coal... 


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Tata Motors unveils the four new models that will spearhead its re-entry into SA
20th August 2025 By: Irma Venter

Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles (TMPV) has unveiled the four new models that will spearhead its re-entry into the South African market through distributor Motus. They are the Harrier, Curvv, Punch,... 


FutureCoal chairperson Mike Teke
Sustainable use of coal important for energy transition – FutureCoal
20th August 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Despite a global shift away from coal towards renewable energy, coal remains essential for energy generation, particularly in countries such as South Africa, where it still plays a significant role... 


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FQM commissions S3 Expansion project in which it invested $1.25bn
20th August 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema has officiated the commissioning of the S3 Expansion project at First Quantum Minerals’ (FQM’s) subsidiary, Kansanshi Mining, following a $1.25-billion... 


BCG Johannesburg associate director Kitso Lemo
Africa fintech market set for growth, fuelled by demand for digital innovation
20th August 2025 By: Schalk Burger

The African fintech sector is experiencing rapid growth, driven by a combination of economic expansion, high demand for financial services and innovative solutions addressing longstanding gaps in... 


Macmahon posts record FY25 earnings, names Gregory Evans as next chair
19th August 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Australian mining contractor Macmahon Holding on Tuesday reported record revenue and earnings on the back of its Decmil acquisition and strong mining services growth, while also unveiling a... 


Consultancy confirms LONGi's modules outperform TOPCon modules in terms of power generation, LCOE
19th August 2025

Renowned European third-party technical consultancy IPVF recently conducted a comprehensive value assessment of two 50 MW ground-mounted PV projects in France and Denmark. The study provides an... 


northam platinum mine
Mining cost inflation, lower prices cause Northam profits to slump 25% despite record sales
19th August 2025 By: Darren Parker

Platinum group metals (PGMs) miner Northam Holdings has reported a 25.5% year-on-year decline in operating profit to R3.6-billion for the year ended June 30, as rising mining cost inflation and... 


Women are breaking new ground in the mining industry
Women are breaking new ground in the mining industry
19th August 2025

In an industry historically dominated by men, the mining sector is undergoing a steady transformation, driven by the inclusion, empowerment and the advancement of women. At the forefront of this... 


Standard Bank enables Seriti Green’s Mpumalanga based Ummbila Emoyeni to increase generation capacity, create jobs and economic opportunity
Standard Bank enables Seriti Green’s Mpumalanga based Ummbila Emoyeni to increase generation capacity, create jobs and economic opportunity
18th August 2025

Standard Bank, Africa’s biggest bank by assets, is proud to announce the financial close of the 155MW Ummbila Emoyeni 3 (second phase) Wind Project which is the latest stage in Seriti Green’s... 


EXSA CEO Wayne Cowie and CTO Shailin Moodley
EXSA views Seriti Green deal as key milestone as it scales up for pure-play trading role
18th August 2025 By: Terence Creamer

Licensed electricity trader Energy Exchange of Southern Africa (EXSA) describes its recently concluded 15-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with Seriti Green as a major milestone in positioning... 


MTN hikes medium term guidance as H1 performance improves
18th August 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

JSE-listed MTN Group on Monday posted triple-digit increases in first-half earnings as macroeconomic conditions improved, characterised by greater stability in inflation and foreign exchange... 


BLSA CEO Busi Mavuso
Accelerating reform momentum can deliver 3% growth in 24 months, says Mavuso
18th August 2025 By: Schalk Burger

One in three, or 32.9%, of adults in South Africa are unemployed, highlighting that the economy is suffocating under the weight of structural inefficiencies that reforms could fix, says business... 


Women’s Month Profile: Wendy’s Story Inspires the Next Generation of Women in STEM
18th August 2025

This Women’s Month, Engen celebrates the strength, resilience and achievements of its people, with a special spotlight on Bluff resident Wendy Alerson, a Maintenance Planning Administrator at the... 


uYilo battery testing station in the Eastern Cape
University entities offer testing, productivity support for all sizes of auto suppliers
15th August 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

In efforts to scale up the capacities of Tier 2 and Tier 3 automotive suppliers, as well as new-energy vehicle component manufacturers, two entities hosted at the Nelson Mandela University, in... 


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Ramaphosa opens National Convention, promises to keep National Dialogue costs below R740m
15th August 2025 By: Thabi Shomolekae

President Cyril Ramaphosa on Friday addressed the first sitting of the National Convention, where he stated that owing to concerns around the budget of the National Dialogue, government will desist... 


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Step-change in grid construction seen as key to unlocking big renewables pipeline
15th August 2025 By: Schalk Burger

South Africa can unlock an additional 53 GW of electricity generation capacity by constructing 14 000 km of transmission infrastructure – a critical step in enabling the electricity sector to... 


Lithium stockpile at the Kathleen Valley project
Kathleen Valley lithium/tantalum project, Australia – update
15th August 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

The Australian government will invest A$50-million in Liontown Resources to help ramp up operations and transition to underground mining to boost domestic minerals supply. 


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Eagles-300, Europe
15th August 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

The next-generation, lead-cooled small modular reactor is being developed by the Eagles Consortium. 


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Africa must democratise access to innovation
15th August 2025

The time to ensure no one is excluded from Africa’s mining technology revolution is now, reports mining conference and exhibition Investing in African Mining Indaba disruptive technologies... 


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Innovative processing tech suitable for Aus ores
15th August 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

The mining industry has long grappled with the challenge of efficient mass transfer within metallurgical plants – a crucial factor that directly impacts both reagent consumption and mineral... 


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Sequel African hydrogen summit to draw global industry participation
15th August 2025 By: Halima Frost

The strategic conference programme of this year’s Global African Hydrogen Summit will present significant thought leadership and insights from government heads, industry leaders, technology experts... 


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Cleaner water, smarter filtration, addressing reliability challenges in mining
15th August 2025

Water is a lifeline and a liability in mining. It enables processing, cooling and dust suppression –but when contaminated, it contributes to higher maintenance costs, increased downtime and... 


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Step-change in grid construction seen as key to unlocking big renewables pipeline
15th August 2025 By: Schalk Burger

South Africa can unlock an additional 53 GW of electricity generation capacity by constructing 14 000 km of transmission infrastructure – a critical step in enabling the electricity sector to... 


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DELBA Electrical strengthens community development through partnership with the Masimong Foundation
15th August 2025

Electrical rotating machine repairs and maintenance specialist DELBA Electrical’s commitment to excellence goes beyond its engineering expertise – the company believes in empowering the communities... 


Drill core from the Tulu Kapi gold project
Tulu Kapi gold project, Ethiopia – update
15th August 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Kefi Gold and Copper has completed the required early works to allow for full project development. 


Agriculture outperforms rest of economy over 20 years despite margins being squeezed
14th August 2025 By: Schalk Burger

The agricultural sector in South Africa outperformed the rest of the economy significantly over the past 20 years, despite input costs rising faster than inflation and, in most cases, rising faster... 


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Nigeria approves $2.6-billion electricity sector debt refinancing plan
14th August 2025 By: Reuters

Nigeria has approved a phased plan to refinance 4-trillion naira ($2.61-billion) in electricity sector debt to help stabilise the nation's ailing power industry and improve supply, its finance... 


At the Kiena Complex, efforts remain focused on developing additional mining horizons.
Wesdome lifts Eagle River output guidance, cuts Kiena forecast after mixed quarter
14th August 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Precious metals miner Wesdome Gold Mines on Wednesday raised its yearly production forecast for the Eagle River mine in Ontario while cutting its guidance for the Kiena operation in Quebec, after... 


Coal fly ash could yield up to 45 000 t/y of rare earth metal – more than twice Australia’s 2021 production and nearly 30% of current global output.
Australian university turns coal waste into critical metals opportunity
14th August 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Researchers at Australia's Monash University in Melbourne have developed a cleaner, more efficient method to extract rare earth elements (REEs) from coal fly ash, mine tailings and electronic waste... 


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Rosebank Mall launches energy project
13th August 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Retail-focused real estate investment trust Hyprop Investments on August 12 launched the Rosebank Mall energy project, an integration of solar PV, battery storage, grid supply and generator backup,... 


Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa
Electricity reform ‘irreversible’, Ramokgopa insists as he again urges Eskom not to pursue legal case against traders
13th August 2025 By: Terence Creamer

Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa insists that the reforms under way in the electricity sector are “irreversible”, and has again confirmed that he has asked the Eskom board... 


East Africa – from start to finish – a marathon of longevity and success
East Africa – from start to finish – a marathon of longevity and success
13th August 2025

By: Ifeanyi Odoh - Country President, Schneider Electric East Africa  In this, the second and last in the blog series on East Africa’s growth and prospects for 2025 and beyond, I will taking a... 


Schneider Electric South Africa introduces the Modicon Edge I/O NTS, designed to meet the challenges of tomorrow
Schneider Electric South Africa introduces the Modicon Edge I/O NTS, designed to meet the challenges of tomorrow
13th August 2025

Schneider Electric South Africa, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, is proud to announce the launch of its state-of-the-art Modicon Edge I/O NTS product... 


Oxygen producing machinery on site at a mine
On-site oxygen boosts gold recovery
13th August 2025 By: Devina Haripersad

Several gold mines across sub-Saharan Africa have confirmed that they are saving up to 70% in costs by switching from delivered oxygen to their own on-site systems, says oxygen and nitrogen... 


Raymond Suttner
Understanding the Freedom Charter in changing times
13th August 2025

The Freedom Charter does not have an obvious interpretation which stands in place from generation to generation. How we interpret the document is affected by where we are located, what our... 


The lube kitchen part 7: detergent  additives – keeping your parts clean
The lube kitchen part 7: detergent additives – keeping your parts clean
12th August 2025

By: Steven Lumley - technical manager, WearCheck (Virtual Showroom) The topic of oil additives is vast, and Steven Lumley - technical manager for WearCheck  - continues the conversation around... 


BECS chairperson TC Kundi (left) and John Thompson Industrial CEO Jaco Grobbelaar (right)
John Thompson, BECS to deliver biomass-based steam for Africa's industries
12th August 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Industrial boiler engineering company John Thompson and commercial and industrial energy company Berkeley Energy Corporate Solutions (BECS) aim to accelerate the deployment of reliable, renewable... 


An image of the Douta project
Thor Explorations records strong interim performance, says exploration progressing
12th August 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Aim- and TSX-V-listed Thor Explorations recorded a good operational performance for the second quarter and first half ended June 30, president and CEO Segun Lawson says in an operational and... 


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Outa recommends public hold off on SSEG registration for now
11th August 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Nonprofit the Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (Outa) says it held a “constructive” meeting with Eskom Distribution management on August 8 regarding compliance and registration requirements for... 


DA leader John Steenhuisen
DA calls National Dialogue ‘one-sided’ as it prepares to table plan in Parliament to boost economy
11th August 2025 By: Thabi Shomolekae

Democratic Alliance (DA) leader John Steenhuisen on Monday stated that while the country “bleeds with a failing economy" and high unemployment rate, R700-million will be spent on the upcoming... 


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