European multinational chemicals producer BASF has signed an agreement to sell its flocculants business to global specialty chemicals producer Solenis in exchange for its mining applications. The... 

If you need a reminder, the headline is borrowed from the late Queen of the UK and other Commonwealth realms. If you take offence at ‘borrowed’, consider that the British have borrowed a lot from... 

Paper and packaging manufacturer Sappi has improved its operating performance in the third quarter of the year, compared with the same quarter of last year, delivering a 28% increase in profit from... 

Although South Africa has experienced no loadshedding over the past three months, residential solar energy company GoSolr says the energy crisis is far from over, noting that rising electricity... 

JSE-listed paper and plastics packaging business and recycler Mpact saw revenue decrease by 1.1% to R6.17-billion during the half-year period to June 30, down from R6.24-billion in the comparable... 

Supply chain is an organisation’s strength, but it can also be their Achilles heel if it is not managed efficiently, says James Mason, group IT executive at Italtile Limited. In a compelling... 

This week we profile William Joughin, Southern African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (SAIMM) president and partner at SRK Consulting, a firm of consulting engineers and scientists 

As digitalisation continues to transform industries, the real estate sector has to deal with significant changes in how it manages and protects information, especially with the transition from... 

Packaging and paper producer Mondi delivered a robust performance in the first half of this year on the back of improving market conditions, although its underlying earnings before interest, taxes,... 

A downturn in the critical minerals sector that has triggered a wave of job losses in Australia's top earning resources state has also struck a blow to the country's hopes to build out a critical... 

Paper and plastics packaging and recycling business Mpact has acquired a strategic equity shareholding in vertical tank manufacturer Africa Tanks to mitigate against drought, watershedding and... 

African leaders have called for measures and policies that enable a transition from carbon intensive, to low carbon technologies. This will not only safeguard people and the environment, but will... 

The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) will complete the transfer of R100-billion of profits on the nation’s gold and foreign-exchange reserves to the Treasury by mid-August, Governor Lesetja... 

New features offer enhanced visibility of energy and resource consumption, historical data analysis and detailed metrics to help organisations meet imminent regulatory reporting requirements.... 

Diversified miner Rio Tinto and Aymium have formed a new joint venture (JV) named Évolys Québec to manufacture a renewable metallurgical biocarbon product to reduce carbon emissions in large-scale... 

The inaugural reporting guidelines for precision medicine research, of which Wits University Professor Michèle Ramsay is co-author, have been published in Nature Medicine. The paper from the... 

JSE-listed paper and packaging group Mpact has announced the resolution of a Competition Commission matter pertaining to alleged anticompetitive conduct between itself and another company, which... 

Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Minister Dr Dion George and trade union UASA have welcomed the Climate Change Bill’s assent into law by President Cyril Ramaphosa on July 23. “The... 

By Elijah Daniel, Digital & Software Business Leader, Sub-Saharan Africa at Schneider Electric In an era where technological advancements are rapidly transforming industries, digital twin... 

( Virtual Showroom )Rittal South Africa, a leading provider of solutions for industrial enclosures, power distribution, climate control and IT infrastructure, as well as software and services, has... 

New technology such as AI, data analytics and the Internet of Things offers exciting opportunities to enhance the safety and trade compliance of cross-border road shipments, while ensuring... 

As the demand for AI processing power grows and thermal loads increase, liquid cooling has become a critical element in data center design. However, technology company Schneider Electric... 

Enclosure and housing systems supplier Rittal South Africa is set to expand its modification centre in Edenvale, Johannesburg. The company installed a BC 1007 HS Perforex machine in April 2023,... 

South Africa’s National Treasury plans to lay out its proposals for how to regulate carbon markets in the country in the next few months. The government department said it plans to publish a... 

Paper products manufacturer Mondi’s Richards Bay mill has issued a request for proposals for independent power producers to design, build, own and maintain solar PV power plants of up to 10 MW at... 

Solar energy and lighting solutions provider ZRW Mechanika has successfully combined LED technology with renewable solar power to create its portable solar systems to provide lighting for informal... 

By Simone Liedtke – Creamer Media’s Social Media Editor & Senior Features Writer ( Virtual Showroom ) In response to growing demand and increased production needs, manufacturer Rittal South Africa... 

Technology company Schneider Electric has introduced new model-based, automated sustainability reporting features within its EcoStruxure IT data centre infrastructure management (DCIM) software.... 

After closing the Sappi Lanaken mill, in Belgium, in December, following the company's announcement to reduce production capacity for graphic paper in Europe, Sappi has concluded an agreement with... 

The South African Wind Energy Association (SAWEA) is gearing up for the highly anticipated 7th Annual WindAc Africa Conference, taking place alongside the prestigious Windaba Conference and... 

With traditional public mass transportation changing and more mobility alternatives arising, University of Johannesburg researcher and lecturer Mpho Gololo has suggested electric bicycles, or... 

Electrifying South Africa’s large minibus industry would greatly reduce carbon emission in the transport industry and contribute to more organised operations, University of Cape Town civil... 

Sappi, a global provider of materials made from woodfibre-based renewable resources, has again achieved platinum, the highest rating awarded by sustainability assessment platform EcoVadis. The... 

Mining trade groups plan to push Washington to revive and expand the long-dormant Bureau of Mines, an effort aimed at streamlining how the US government regulates and supports critical minerals... 

AESPUMP is celebrated for its comprehensive pump solutions, including new pump sales, precise repairs, and the application of Belzona protective coatings. Since its founding in 2012, originating... 

Huawei held its Global Optical Summit in Johannesburg, South Africa. Run under the theme, "F5G-A (F5G Advanced), the Foundation for Industrial Intelligence", the summit attracted more than 300... 

JSE-listed packaging producer Nampak has achieved headline earnings of R267-million for its total operations for the six months ended March 31, compared with a headline loss of R342-million for the... 

To address persistent mismatches between technical and vocational skills, and industry requirements, and meet future skills requirements for South Africa’s local green hydrogen economy, the... 

We ought to give the African National Congress (ANC) props. Thanks to its political sleight of hand, the party is poised to continue its dominance of South African politics for the next five years,... 

By Peter Marumong, Cluster WWW Segment Leader at Schneider Electric Pulp and paper manufacturing is a major industry, with a global output valued at approximately USD 580 billion.  It is also a... 

Lilac Solutions said on Tuesday the latest version of its lithium extraction technology can recover more than 90% of the lithium found in many brine formations, and that it has cut the construction... 

South Africa is strenuously opposing the European Union’s (EU’s) Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) that, under its evolving design and coverage, could have a significant impact on the...