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A decade of contaminated land regulation in South Africa
A decade of contaminated land regulation in South Africa
16th October 2024

Many countries have specific regulatory regimes for the remediation of contaminated land as a vital part of environmental law.  


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Metalkol embarks on Copper Mark assurance process
16th October 2024 By: Darren Parker

Diversified miner Eurasian Resources Group’s (ERG’s) Metalkol operation, in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has officially begun the Copper Mark assurance process, in line with a letter of... 


Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson and Infrastructure South Africa acting head Mameetse Masemola
DPWI, ISA launch project preparation bid window to expand infrastructure investment
15th October 2024 By: Darren Parker

The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI), together with government agency Infrastructure South Africa (ISA), has opened a novel project preparation bid window to invite submissions... 


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EIB backs vaccine development in Rwanda
14th October 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

EU investment institution the European Investment Bank (EIB) will provide €2-million in financing for early-stage vaccine development in Rwanda. The financing, which will be provided to Akagera... 


2024 AMEC Awards finalists announced
11th October 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The Association of Mining and Exploration Companies (AMEC) has announced the finalists for the 2024 AMEC Awards, with winners set to be revealed next month. The yearly event highlights the... 


Democratic Alliance Ministers
DA says it will not agree to implementation of NHI, BELA clauses, as it reflects on 100 days in office
11th October 2024 By: Thabi Shomolekae

Democratic Alliance leader John Steenhuisen says his party will not, “under any circumstances”, agree to the implementation of the National Health Insurance Scheme and clauses 4 and 5 of the Basic... 


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Sintech
11th October 2024

Since 1984 Sintech has supplied the South African market with clutches, brakes and engineering solutions for a wide range of applications and across a wide spectrum of industry both domestically... 


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New payment system for non-conventional public transport users
11th October 2024

The City of Cape Town has signed a new six-year contract with transport and tour company HG Travelling Services to operate the Dial-a-Ride service for those who cannot make use of conventional... 


Gauteng Treasury to tackle financial shortfall with accelerated revenue enhancement
11th October 2024 By: Natasha Odendaal

The Gauteng Provincial Treasury (GPT) is working to prevent potential bankruptcy, pay down e-toll debt, mitigate an underperforming department, and work within a drastically reduced budget.... 


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How DigiMine is building next generation of tech-savvy, socially aware mining engineers
11th October 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

As the global mining industry increasingly adopts technology, such as AI and automation, partnerships between academia and industry are poised to play a pivotal role in ensuring the continuous... 


Vodacom Business teams up with local govts to make South African cities smarter
11th October 2024 By: Natasha Odendaal

Vodacom Business has partnered with local governments to provide technology solutions that help make South African cities smarter as it digitalises critical enterprise sectors. The partnership... 


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Growth glue
11th October 2024 By: Terence Creamer

The so-called second phase of the partnership launched between government and business to tackle South Africa’s electricity, logistics and crime crises under the Government of National Unity (GNU)... 


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How DigiMine is building next generation of tech-savvy, socially aware mining engineers
11th October 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

As the global mining industry increasingly adopts technology, such as AI and automation, partnerships between academia and industry are poised to play a pivotal role in ensuring the continuous... 


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Menar coal projects, South Africa – update
11th October 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Menar's Phalanndwa coal mine has embarked on a robust mine rehabilitation project.  


Mpumalanga highlighted as centre of South Africa's just energy transition work
10th October 2024 By: Schalk Burger

South Africa's transition to a sustainable energy ecosystem must also be just, with any negative impacts, such as the loss of jobs in coal mining and at coal-fired power stations in the surrounding... 


Meat in a fridge
AMIE bemoans costly inefficiencies for meat import permits following BMA changes
9th October 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The Association of Meat Importers and Exporters (AMIE) has raised concern about the significant delays in the issuance of meat import removal permits, stating that the process used to take two days... 


Impala Platinum's 11 Shaft
Mzisa called upon to ‘closely monitor’ inquest into Impala accident that killed 13
9th October 2024 By: Darren Parker

The Portfolio Committee on Mineral and Petroleum Resources has called on the Chief Inspector of Mines David Mzisa to closely monitor the imminent inquest into the accident that claimed the lives of... 


Vertiv Introduces Fully Populated, High Power Density Lithium Battery Cabinets for Fast, Cost-Efficient Installation in HPC Data Centres
Vertiv Introduces Fully Populated, High Power Density Lithium Battery Cabinets for Fast, Cost-Efficient Installation in HPC Data Centres
9th October 2024

Vertiv™ EnergyCore battery cabinets save floorspace with internally integrated accessories and seamlessly couple with Vertiv™ large and medium UPS systems Meeting the urgent need for solutions... 


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$21bn increase in off-grid solar investment needed to facilitate universal energy access
8th October 2024 By: Darren Parker

A $21-billion increase over current investment levels is required to realise the off-grid potential of solar power to contribute to universal energy access, according to the latest ‘Off-Grid Solar... 


Mogale Tailings Retreatment operations manager Oriel Shikwanbana
Contract route saves gold project R300m, local tech takes tanks out of critical path
7th October 2024 By: Martin Creamer

The contract route chosen to recover gold from the mine dumps of the West Rand’s Mogale City reduced the project cost by R300-million. In addition, the technical prowess of a Krugersdorp... 


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South Africa’s emissions to peak in 2024, reach decade low in 2030 – report
7th October 2024 By: Darren Parker

South Africa’s overall emissions will reach their peak this year and will be followed by a downward trend that will culminate in the lowest emissions this decade in 2030, the draft first 'Biennial... 


Mongolian mining sector adopts Canada’s sustainable mining standards
7th October 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The Mongolian National Mining Association (MNMA) has announced the adoption of Towards Sustainable Mining (TSM), a performance system developed by the Mining Association of Canada (MAC) that... 


An illegal gold mining operation in Ghana
Ghana's wildcat gold mining booms, poisoning people and nature
7th October 2024 By: Reuters

At an unlicensed gold mine in Ghana, men in t-shirts, shorts and rubber boots wade through pools of muddy water laced with mercury, pull out rocks with bare hands and operate a rickety sluice as... 


Barrick's North Mara mine, in Tanzania
Barrick, Tanzania govt joint venture producing bulk of country’s mining revenue
7th October 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Twiga Minerals, the joint venture between the Tanzanian government and Barrick Gold Corporation, has grown to contribute 51% of government’s revenue from the extractive industry. Tanzania... 


Gender parity, transformation discussed at Smarter Mobility Summit
4th October 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

A panel discussion on the second day of the Smarter Mobility Summit, held in Midrand this week, outlined some of the challenges facing women working in the transport industry, and proffered some... 


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PVC packaging becoming preferred choice
4th October 2024

Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) is considered to be the most versatile thermoplastic, having established itself as an essential material in the packaging industry. Its unique properties offer a variety of... 


Cape Town proposes new CBD spatial plan, expects up to 50 000 new inner-city residents by 2040
4th October 2024 By: Irma Venter

The City of Cape Town (CoCT) has invited the public to comment on its 2040 local spatial development framework (LSDF) for the central business district (CBD). The LSDF will guide decisions about... 


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Sandvik Rock Processing powers Africa’s mines with advanced crushing and screening solutions
4th October 2024

Sandvik Rock Processing Solutions plays a pivotal role in Africa’s mining and quarrying sectors by delivering advanced, high performance crushing and screening equipment. Catering to the... 


Coca-Cola, bottling partners to invest $25m in water initiatives in Africa
4th October 2024 By: Natasha Odendaal

The Coca-Cola Company in Africa and its bottling partners – Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA), Equatorial Coca-Cola Bottling Company (ECCBC) and Coca-Cola HBC – plan to invest nearly $25-million to... 


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Strategic approach required for conveyor commissioning
4th October 2024

Building and commissioning conveyor systems at mines requires careful consideration of social impact and legal frameworks, reports mining, environmental and construction industry-focused law firm... 


The eKamva electric taxi
Creecy calls for smart transport solutions, pioneer EV taxi launched
3rd October 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Transport Minister Barbara Creecy emphasised the importance of implementing smart solutions as part of efforts to upgrade and revitalise the country’s transport sector, with commuter numbers... 


Awards celebrate ingenuity and outstanding levels of innovation
Awards celebrate ingenuity and outstanding levels of innovation
3rd October 2024

An exhibition viewed by industry as one of the most important events on the calendar, Electra Mining Africa pulled out all the stops this year and delivered its biggest ever show in its 52 year... 


Members of the local community in Noupoort celebrate their hard earned success after graduating as concrete hands and shutterhands following training done by Concor during construction of the Koruson 1 Cluster project.
Construction transforms through sharing skills, experience
3rd October 2024

Despite difficult market conditions in South Africa’s construction sector, Concor has never shied away from its commitment to social and economic transformation, which includes the strengthening of... 


Minerals Council South Africa CEO Mzila Mthenjane
Infrastructure rehabilitation, more exploration crucial for South African mining industry growth, Mthenjane says
2nd October 2024 By: Darren Parker

Minerals Council South Africa CEO Mzila Mthenjane believes that growing the South African mining industry depends on restoring mining capacity through infrastructure rehabilitation in the short... 


Sugarcane fields
Sugarcane farmers appeal for sugar tax repeal or moratorium on increases until 2030
2nd October 2024 By: Schalk Burger

Two South African sugarcane farming associations, the South African Cane Growers Association (SA Canegrowers) and the South African Farmers Development Association (Safda), have said they are... 


Business Unity South Africa president Mxolisi Mgojo, Harmony CEO and executive director Peter Steenkamp, Tronox director Sipho Nkosi, Southern Palladium chairperson and World Platinum Investment Council founding chairperson Roger Baxter, and Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe
Steenkamp, Baxter inducted into Joburg Indaba Mining Hall of Fame
2nd October 2024 By: Darren Parker

Launched in 2016 as a way of recognising key individuals who have significantly influenced the South African mining industry over many years, the Joburg Indaba Mining Hall of Fame has inducted two... 


Reducing Emissions in Power Generators: The HJS Solution
1st October 2024

In South Africa, where the demand for back-up power and power generation is growing, addressing the environmental impact of diesel engines on generators is crucial. Diesel generators, known for... 


Health Risk Alert: Diesel Particulate Matter (DPM) and Worker Safety
1st October 2024

Diesel engine emissions are a significant health hazard, containing a blend of gases and fine particles that can pose serious risks if not effectively controlled. Diesel Particulate Matter (DPM) is... 


Schneider Electric, Harmony to upgrade Moab Khotsong Centre instrumentation workshop
30th September 2024 By: Schalk Burger

Energy management and automation company Schneider Electric and gold mining company Harmony Gold have formed a strategic partnership to upgrade the instrumentation workshop of the Harmony Moab... 


Promoting a culture of sustainability
Promoting a culture of sustainability
30th September 2024

Waste management leader EnviroServ reaffirmed its commitment to sustainability and community responsibility with an employee clean-up initiative during September’s Environmental Awareness Month.... 


Minister Creecy to Headline Smarter Mobility Africa summit During October Transport Month
30th September 2024

The Smarter Mobility Africa summit announces that the Minister of Transport for South Africa, Hon. Barbara Creecy, will be attending and officially opening the event. Her presence will undoubtedly... 


Living butterhead lettuce module at Sea to Sky operations in Alberta, Canada
Canadian farming company proves sustainable leafy green production is possible
30th September 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Controlled environment farming company Sea to Sky Farms has grown to become among the most efficient per square foot lettuce growers in the world, using modular containers, with its expansion plans... 


Schneider Electric and Harmony Gold Mining Company Limited partner to accelerate industry skills development
Schneider Electric and Harmony Gold Mining Company Limited partner to accelerate industry skills development
30th September 2024

Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, is proud to announce a strategic partnership with South Africa’s largest gold company by volume,... 


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