https://newsletter.en.creamermedia.com

Receive our free daily newsletter:

GoviEx proactive in its approach to ESG ahead of mining at Muntanga
2nd December 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Canadian mining company GoviEx Uranium states in its latest ‘Sustainability 2024’ report that it is taking a precautionary approach to environment and social risks, devising strategies that... 


Nampak production line
Nampak posts marked profitability growth amid turnaround efforts
2nd December 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

JSE-listed packaging manufacturer Nampak’s turnaround plan has resulted in its earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (Ebitda) increasing by R1.1-billion from R343-million... 


Jaco Brits, Projects and Technical Manager for Drives and Controls at WEG Africa
Why it is vital to size softstarters carefully
2nd December 2024

The application of soft starters has become a well-established strategy to improve the uptime and lifespan for motors and mechanical equipment driven by motors, but they need to be chosen... 


Engen Helps Power a Sustainable Future with Solar Energy at Engen Maths & Science Schools
Engen Helps Power a Sustainable Future with Solar Energy at Engen Maths & Science Schools
2nd December 2024

Engen is proud to announce the successful launch of a cutting-edge solar power system at its Engen Maths and Science School (EMSS) at Ganges Secondary School in South Durban. This initiative... 


An image depicting the Multotec factory
Multotec launches R100m screening media factory to boost efficiency, production capacity
29th November 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

Metallurgy and process engineering company Multotec recently completed construction of its new R100-million screening media factory to consolidate its South African injection-moulded polyurethane... 


Image of Booyco Electronics’ hand held device used din the field
Field support service ensures consistent results
29th November 2024

The correct, safe and effective operation of both proximity detection systems (PDS) and collision prevention systems (CPS) can be enhanced through the deployment of field support service teams,... 


The above image depicts a NBI Fractionation vessel
Manufacturer boosts vessel hygiene with CIP optimised equipment
29th November 2024 By: Lynne Davies

Stainless steel processing equipment manufacturer Anderson Engineering emphasises the importance of taking a holistic approach to system design, component selection and attention to detail during... 


A generic image of a coal-fired power station
National programme endorses adoption of sustainable practices
29th November 2024 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

National industry support programme The National Cleaner Production Centre South Africa (NCPC-SA) emphasises that more concerted efforts must be taken to help industries become more... 


An image of BMG's Fluid Technology power pack
Advanced filtration systems optimise efficiencies
29th November 2024

Efficiency and reliability are critical in the demanding industrial sector,  particularly in sectors where fluid handling, lubrication and clean fuel are essential for high productivity and... 


Brasco image
Brasco best choice for cutting-edge filtration solutions
29th November 2024

A prominent and highly successful salt processing plant in the Northern Cape has chosen to partner with a widely recognised leader in the design, manufacturing and installation of industrial... 


Trotech image
TROTECH reaffirms its reputation as BTT’s tank builder of choice
29th November 2024

South Africa’s foremost independent bulk liquid and gas storage operator Bidvest Tank Terminals (BTT) continues to leverage bulk tank builder TROTECH’s formidable bulk tank design, procurement and... 


IMAGE OF DRILL RIG AT THE DALGARANGA GOLD PROJECT
Dalgaranga gold project, Australia – update
29th November 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Spartan Resources has secured all the necessary regulatory approvals to start underground mining and processing operations at the site. 


Image of nuclear power plant
El-Dabaa nuclear power plant, Egypt – update
29th November 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Russian news agency Tass has reported that the State Duma has ratified the protocol to the agreement between Russia and Egypt for the provision of a $25-billion State export loan to build the plant. 


Image of gold nuggets
Kiaka gold project, Burkina Faso – update
29th November 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

The project remains on time and on budget. 


Shell's Alberton fuel depot
Shell pursuing ‘green’ initiatives at Alberton depot
28th November 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Oil and gas company Shell South Africa’s Alberton depot is pursuing sustainability through two projects, mainly, solar and battery power, and capacitation for biofuels, the company outlined during... 


Construction progress at The Fynbos site
Africa's first biophilic building slowly starts to take shape in Cape Town
28th November 2024 By: Irma Venter

Project developer Lurra Capital says work on The Fynbos biophilic building is advancing steadily. The project basement, which officially broke ground in November last year, is now 38% complete. 


Schneider Electric South Africa unveils Resi9 Changeover Switch designed to manually switch between two power supplies
Schneider Electric South Africa unveils Resi9 Changeover Switch designed to manually switch between two power supplies
28th November 2024

Schneider Electric South Africa, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has unveiled the Resi9 Changeover Switch product range which provides the perfect... 


FAN Shixing - Director of Huawei’s Data Centre Facility Integration Business Dept.
Green digital infrastructure empowers an intelligent Africa
28th November 2024

To meet the demands of the artificial intelligence (AI) era, data centres must offer flexible evolution, be always on, and be optimised for space and speedy construction. of Huawei’s Data Centre... 


Mall of Africa construction
Attacq confident it will achieve distributable income growth of at least 17% in full-year 2025
26th November 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

JSE-listed real estate investment trust Attacq has reiterated its confidence in its ability to achieve distributable income a share growth of between 17% and 20% in the 2025 financial year ending... 


Sugarcane farm
Nedbank, Agbiz optimistic about agriculture sector’s growth in 2025
26th November 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

After starting the year with an El-Niño-induced drought that negatively impacted on summer crops, high interest rates, animal disease woes and the persistent logistical crisis, sentiment in the... 


Best fire safety practice for BESS installations
Best fire safety practice for BESS installations
26th November 2024

Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) have become increasingly important for supporting renewable energy integration and grid stability. However, they pose unique fire safety challenges due to the... 


ROMPCO champions resilience and innovation for a transformed Southern Africa
ROMPCO champions resilience and innovation for a transformed Southern Africa
26th November 2024

Resilience and innovation are at the core of progress, especially in regions where challenges often seem insurmountable. The Republic of Mozambique Pipeline Investments Company (ROMPCO) is not just... 


Image of President Cyril Ramaphosa
SIU gets green light to investigate State capture ACSA transactions
26th November 2024 By: Thabi Shomolekae

The Special Investigating Unit has been authorised to investigate allegations of maladministration and corruption in interest rate swap agreements at Airports Company of South Africa, related to... 


Spartan receives regulatory green light for Dalgaranga gold project
Spartan receives regulatory green light for Dalgaranga gold project
25th November 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed Spartan Resources has taken a step forward in the development of its Dalgaranga gold project, in Western Australia, announcing on Monday that it had secured all the necessary regulatory... 


West African completes last processing works at Kiaka ahead of first gold pour
25th November 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

ASX-listed West African Resources remains on time and on budget with construction at the Kiaka gold project, in Burkina Faso. The company is targeting first gold production in the third quarter of... 


PepsiCo's new potato chip production line
PepsiCo South Africa installs new R746m potato chip production line at Isando factory
25th November 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Food and beverage corporation PepsiCo South Africa has invested R746-million at its Isando factory to establish a new potato chip production line. The investment will create 100 new jobs and... 


Brasco Image
Brasco best choice for cutting-edge filtration solutions
25th November 2024

A prominent and highly successful salt processing plant in the Northern Cape has chosen to partner with a widely recognised leader in the design, manufacturing and installation of industrial... 


Condra overhead cranes in a factory environment
Boatbuilding crane sets new record for Cape company
25th November 2024

(Virtual Showroom) BB Cranes is to manufacture its first 30-metre-span overhead crane, a record for this Cape Town-based company and the direct result of improved manufacturing capabilities and a... 


Enhancing Automotive Component Quality Control: How Machine Vision Solutions Are Reducing Recalls and Ensuring Precision
25th November 2024

In the automotive manufacturing industry, precision and reliability are non-negotiable. The introduction of machine vision systems has revolutionised how manufacturers ensure quality control... 


Hulamin improves product quality with new hot-edge inductors from Primetals
Hulamin improves product quality with new hot-edge inductors from Primetals
24th November 2024 By: Darren Parker

Engineering and plant construction company Primetals Technologies recently signed the final acceptance certificate with aluminium producer Hulamin following the successful installation and... 


An image depicting members of the Astron team in front of the station
Astron Energy unveils 400th rebranded station
22nd November 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

Fuel company Astron Energy has unveiled its four-hundredth rebranded service station at La Roche, in Gqeberha, in the Eastern Cape, on November 22, marking the halfway point in its goal to... 


Kavango to build new plant to increase production at Zimbabwe prospect
22nd November 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

London-listed Kavango Resources plans to increase high-grade gold production at Prospect 4 at the Hillside project in Matabeleland, southern Zimbabwe. High-grade gold mineralisation is currently... 


Eramet's mineral sands mine in Senegal
JUWI South Africa takes the lead on Senegal’s newest mine-site hybrid solar plant
22nd November 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

French multinational miner Eramet’s subsidiary Eramet Grande Côte and renewable energy company JUWI Renewable Energies South Africa have closed a €30-million, or R600-million, deal to build a solar... 


An aerial image of the mine site
Mali miner progresses plant build
22nd November 2024

Civil construction of a Stage 1 dense media separation (DMS) plant has been progressed to 90% completion at critical metals miner Kodal Minerals’ flagship fully-funded Bougouni lithium project, in... 


Tailings streaming agreement concludes after 16 years
22nd November 2024

Last month, Harmony Gold Mining Company concluded the final delivery to the streaming agreement between gold-focused royalty and streaming company Franco-Nevada and its tailings retreatment... 


A steel footbridge being built in Sunderland
Delivery of steel bridge sections completed successfully
22nd November 2024

Heavy lifting transportation service provider Mammoet has succeeded in performing the heavy lift and heavy transport of all four New Wear Footbridge steel sections for the project being spearheaded... 


PHILIPPINES MAP AND FLAG
Basa Air Base remodelling project, Philippines
22nd November 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command Pacific plans to build an aircraft parking apron at the Basa Air Base. 


Image of solar farm
Tshedza solar PV power plant and battery energy storage system, South Africa – update
22nd November 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

The solar plant has received a formal grid connection certificate from Eskom. 


South Africa map/flag
Vametco and Vanchem operations expansion, South Africa – update
22nd November 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Bushveld Minerals has placed its principal operating subsidiary Bushveld Vametco Holdings, along with Bushveld Vametco Alloys and Bushveld Minerals SA – its South African entities – in business... 


Primetal's hot-edge inductors for Hulamin's cold mill rolling
Hulamin improves product quality with new hot-edge inductors from Primetals
21st November 2024 By: Darren Parker

Engineering and plant construction company Primetals Technologies has recently signed the final acceptance certificate with aluminium producer Hulamin following the successful installation and... 


Marula accelerates work programme at Northern Cape lithium, tungsten project
21st November 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Africa-focused Marula Mining has opted to accelerate its initial work programme at the Northern Cape lithium and tungsten (NCLT) project and also seek to leverage its flexible mining and processing... 


Communications and Digital Technologies Minister Solly Malatsi
Uncertainty emerges over looming deadline for analogue switch off
20th November 2024 By: Natasha Odendaal

As the gazetted date of December 31 draws closer for the years-delayed switch-off of the analogue broadcasting signals, the Department of Communications and Digital Technologies (DCDT) warns of the... 


Copper ore
Marula outlines testwork, trials to follow on Kinusi copper material
19th November 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Battery metals miner Marula Mining has received all necessary export permit and approvals in Tanzania to ship 10 kg of copper ore samples to South Africa for metallurgical testwork and assays.... 


7
8
9

Showroom

Flameblock
Flameblock

FlameBlock is a proudly South African company that engineers, manufactures and supplies fire intumescent and retardant products to the fire...

VISIT SHOWROOM 
SAJ Electrics
SAJ Electrics

Smart energy storage solutions for efficient, safe, and profitable power.

VISIT SHOWROOM 
Weir
Weir

Weir is a global leader in mining technology. We recognise that our planet’s future depends on the transition to renewable energy, and that...

VISIT SHOWROOM 
AQS Liquid Transfer
AQS Liquid Transfer

AxFlow AQS Liquid Transfer (Pty) Ltd is an Importer and Distributor of Pumps in Southern Africa

VISIT SHOWROOM 
Weir
Weir

Weir is a global leader in mining technology. We recognise that our planet’s future depends on the transition to renewable energy, and that...

VISIT SHOWROOM 
WearCheck
WearCheck

Leading condition monitoring specialists, WearCheck, help boost machinery lifespan and reduce catastrophic component failure through the scientific...

VISIT SHOWROOM 

Latest Multimedia

sponsored by

Photo of Martin Creamer
On-The-Air (13/06/2025)
13th June 2025 By: Martin Creamer
Magazine round up | 13 June 2025
Magazine round up | 13 June 2025
13th June 2025

Option 1 (equivalent of R125 a month):

Receive a weekly copy of Creamer Media's Engineering News & Mining Weekly magazine
(print copy for those in South Africa and e-magazine for those outside of South Africa)
Receive daily email newsletters
Access to full search results
Access archive of magazine back copies
Access to Projects in Progress
Access to ONE Research Report of your choice in PDF format

Option 2 (equivalent of R375 a month):

All benefits from Option 1
PLUS
Access to Creamer Media's Research Channel Africa for ALL Research Reports, in PDF format, on various industrial and mining sectors including Electricity; Water; Energy Transition; Hydrogen; Roads, Rail and Ports; Coal; Gold; Platinum; Battery Metals; etc.

Already a subscriber?

Forgotten your password?

MAGAZINE & ONLINE

SUBSCRIBE

RESEARCH CHANNEL AFRICA

SUBSCRIBE

CORPORATE PACKAGES

CLICK FOR A QUOTATION







pqt: 1.446s - ct: 1.672s - 507pq - 2rq
Subscribe Now