https://newsletter.en.creamermedia.com

Receive our free daily newsletter:

The nitrogen fix for industrial headaches
The nitrogen fix for industrial headaches
Updated 2 hours 42 minutes ago

In many heavy industries, nitrogen does not grab headlines but it quietly plays one of the most critical roles on site. Whether you are blanketing flammable liquids, purging pipelines or preventing... 


An image of the City of Joburg logo
AfDB approves R2.5bn loan for City of Joburg
2nd July 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Development finance institution the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group has approved a R2.5-billion corporate loan to the City of Johannesburg metropolitan municipality. This is the bank’s first... 


Oil and gas methane emissions
Bezos-backed methane tracking satellite is lost in space
1st July 2025 By: Reuters

An $88-million satellite backed by billionaire Jeff Bezos that detected oil and gas industry emissions of the powerful greenhouse gas methane has been lost in space, the group that operates said on... 


Port of Ngqura
TNPA issues RFP for Port of Ngqura terminal operator
27th June 2025 By: Darren Parker

State-owned Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has issued a request for proposals (RFP) for the appointment of a terminal operator to fund, design, develop, construct, operate, maintain and... 


Prime Minister Mark Carney
Canada approves law to fast-track resource projects, faces Indigenous opposition
27th June 2025 By: Reuters

Canada's Senate passed a bill to fast-track approval for natural resource and infrastructure projects on Thursday despite opposition from Indigenous and environmental groups who have threatened... 


Latest report from Cresco and Standard Bank calls for speed, scale and grid connectivity to secure SA’s energy future
Latest report from Cresco and Standard Bank calls for speed, scale and grid connectivity to secure SA’s energy future
26th June 2025

South Africa's energy transition is entering a critical phase, according to the latest Energy Market Projections report from Cresco and Standard Bank Corporate and Investment Banking. The June 2025... 


Standard Bank CIB head of power Rentia van Tonder
Renewables, gas infrastructure and grid connections key to a resilient South African power system
25th June 2025 By: Schalk Burger

South Africa needs to move fast on renewables, get its gas infrastructure ready, scale up storage and clear the grid connection backlog to keep the lights on and meet climate goals. If it gets... 


An image of BII CEO Leslie Maasdorp and PIC outgoing CEO Abel Sithole at the signing of an MoU
PIC, BII sign MoU to collaborate across Africa
23rd June 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Asset manager the Public Investment Corporation (PIC) and UK’s development finance institution and impact investor British International Investment (BII) have signed a memorandum of understanding... 


Prime Minister Mark Carney
Canada could slap more duties on US steel and aluminum, says Carney
20th June 2025 By: Reuters

Canada could increase counter-tariffs on US-produced steel and aluminum if it does not reach a broader trade deal with President Donald Trump within 30 days, Prime Minister Mark Carney said on... 


ship at sea
Transport sector shows signs of stabilisation amid ongoing structural challenges – index
13th June 2025 By: Darren Parker

After declining for eight consecutive months to reach a revised index level of 113.5 in January, the lowest level since December 2022, the Ctrack Transport and Freight Index (TFI) increased in each... 


Sewage spillages decline as Emfuleni infrastructure gets major overhaul
13th June 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

The Department of Water and Sanitation’s (DWS’s) interventions to mitigate the significant water and sanitation challenges in Emfuleni local municipality are starting to reduce incidents of sewage... 


Tshwane wastewater, water infrastructure projects advancing
13th June 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

Progress is steadily being made on the refurbishment and repair of the Rooiwaal wastewater treatment works (WWTW) and the construction of the package plant at the existing Klipdrift water treatment... 


Drilling offshore South Africa
Africa Energy sees first output from South Africa's largest gasfield by 2033
11th June 2025 By: Reuters

Canada-listed Africa Energy Corp is aiming to start production from South Africa's largest gas discovery by 2033, its CEO said on Tuesday, as it forges ahead with a project former operator... 


Energy and Electricity Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa
Summit to highlight Africa’s potential as global leader in hydrogen production
10th June 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Building on the success of the 2022 and 2023 South Africa Green Hydrogen Summits, the African Green Hydrogen Summit (AGHS) 2025 aims to showcase Africa’s potential as a global leader in green... 


Schneider Electric achieves level 1 B-BBEE status for 2025
Schneider Electric achieves level 1 B-BBEE status for 2025
6th June 2025

Schneider Electric, the global leader in energy management and automation, and recognised sustainability leader, proudly announces its certification as a Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment... 


Image of the helium block at the Virginia gas project
Virginia gas project, South Africa – update
30th May 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

South African Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe has formally dismissed the appeal lodged by Springbok Solar Power Plant against the amendment of Tetra4’s (Renergen's)... 


Africa’s water future: technical expertise required to bridge global innovation and local needs
Africa’s water future: technical expertise required to bridge global innovation and local needs
26th May 2025

While cutting-edge technologies from the developed world present promising avenues for advancing Africa’s water infrastructure, success depends not on replication, but on adaptation.... 


Tim Hodgson
Canada's new Energy Minister vows to speed up permitting, reset industry relations
26th May 2025 By: Reuters

Canada's new Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson vowed to speed up the permitting process for major projects on Friday, in a speech welcomed by oil and gas executives eager to see Ottawa reset... 


Traxtion locomotive
Consultant proffers organised council for logistics in South Africa
22nd May 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

After two years of reforms driven through the National Logistics Crisis Committee (NLCC), Integrated Supply Chains executive consultant Ian Bird and various other stakeholders have advocated for a... 


Water Under Pressure: The Battle for Reliable Supply in South Africa’s Biggest Cities
Water Under Pressure: The Battle for Reliable Supply in South Africa’s Biggest Cities
22nd May 2025

(Virtual Showroom) Water is the lifeblood of any major city. It fuels industries, sustains households, and is integral to sanitation and public health. In South Africa’s large metropolitan... 


Nersa approves changes to pipeline licences for Sasol Oil, TotalEnergies
15th May 2025 By: Schalk Burger

The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) has approved amendments to the licensing conditions for petroleum facilities operated by energy and oil companies Sasol Oil and TotalEnergies... 


Timothy Hodgson
‘Bulldog’ ex-Goldman banker answers Carney’s call to fix Canada resources sector
15th May 2025 By: Bloomberg

The first time Timothy Hodgson was asked by Mark Carney to come to Ottawa, he left behind an investment banking career at Goldman Sachs Group that had seen him climb the ranks to lead its Canadian... 


New National Petroleum Company aims to boost energy, fuel supply security synergies
14th May 2025 By: Schalk Burger

The State-owned Central Energy Fund (CEF) has transferred assets and funds to the South African National Petroleum Company (SANPC), with the view to unlocking R1.5-billion to R3-billion worth of... 


Petrol station
South African suppliers truck fuel as pipeline fees spike
12th May 2025 By: Bloomberg

South African fuel suppliers are looking to utilise trucks to transport the commodity inland as the cost of using the nation’s main pipeline operated by Transnet surges. The National Energy... 


Richards Bay liquid natural gas bulk terminal, South Africa
Richards Bay liquid natural gas bulk terminal, South Africa
9th May 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Phase 1 of the new LNG terminal includes a floating storage unit and regasification facilities. Operations are set to start in 2028. 


Durban port operations
TPT reflects on progress made with turnaround strategy
8th May 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

State-owned Transnet Port Terminals (TPT) has made progress in improving its operational performance and with investment into new assets since it announced a turnaround strategy in October 2023.... 


An image of Executive Mayor in the City of Johannesburg Dada Morero
Joburg mayor outlines measures to mitigate city’s challenges
8th May 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Executive mayor of the City of Johannesburg Dada Morero has acknowledged that the city is in a “crisis”, with “extreme actions” required to mitigate this. Delivering the State of the City Address... 


Gas development delayed by court challenges
7th May 2025 By: Darren Parker

A major obstacle to developing the gas economy in South Africa is the relentless legal opposition to oil and gas production and use. There is not a single gas project so far which has not been... 


Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa
Develop gas economy now or face economic regression, Ramokgopa warns
7th May 2025 By: Darren Parker

South Africa faces a stark reality: failure to take urgent action to address the impending ‘gas cliff’ will result in economic regression, Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa... 


Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa
Ramokgopa announces big increase in gas-to-power load factor to 50%-plus
5th May 2025 By: Terence Creamer

Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa has announced that the load factor for proposed gas-to-power (GtP) plants in South Africa will be increased from 25% to above 50%. Speaking... 


Durban Chemicals Cluster Accelerator celebrates five years of supporting SMEs
2nd May 2025 By: Schalk Burger

The Durban Chemicals Cluster (DCC) Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) Accelerator has driven more than R41-million in new sales, generating an estimated 359 new jobs in the local chemicals... 


Image of heavy mining truck
Lalor mine, Canada
2nd May 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

A gold/zinc/copper/silver mine in Snow Lake, Manitoba, Canada. 


Review of 82 tariff codes for solar, wind and battery inputs could have far-reaching implications
Review of 82 tariff codes for solar, wind and battery inputs could have far-reaching implications
29th April 2025 By: Terence Creamer

A tariff review by the International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa (Itac) of input materials and components used in wind, solar PV and battery storage facilities could have... 


Magazine cover image
Cape Town’s R8.5bn water plan moves to tap seawater and wastewater
25th April 2025 By: Irma Venter

Seven years ago, Cape Town made global headlines for all the wrong reasons. The city faced the very real possibility that its municipal water supply would run dry amid a severe, multiyear drought,... 


Image of Canada flag and periodic table symbols for copper, gold and silver
Copper Mountain mine, Canada
25th April 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

A copper mine south of Princeton, in British Columbia, Canada. 


Image of gold nugget
Crown Prince gold project, Australia
18th April 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Mineral exploration and development company New Murchison Gold plans to develop the Crown Prince deposit over a 30-year life-of-mine. 


Pipeline
Nersa confirms fuel price hikes arising from pipelines tariff ruling
15th April 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) has confirmed a 5.23c/l rise in the fuel price following its decision to grant Transnet a petroleum pipelines tariff increase for 2025/26,... 


Tharisa CEO Phoevos Pouroulis
Tharisa reports quarter-on-quarter increase in chrome, PGM production
10th April 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

South African- and London-listed Tharisa produced 32 500 oz of platinum, palladium, rhodium, ruthenium, iridium and osmium (6E) platinum group metals (PGMs) from its Tharisa mine, on the western... 


Image of African Petroleum Producers' Organisation (APPO) secretary-general Dr Omar Farouk Ibrahim.
Echoing Trump, APPO says Africa has vast gas, oil reserves and must exploit them for ‘Africa first’
7th April 2025 By: Irma Venter

The current estimates of Africa’s oil and gas reserves at 120-million barrels of crude oil and 632-trillion cubic feet of natural gas are considered “grossly conservative”, says African Petroleum... 


Off-grid toilet-tech project in Cape Town adds new pilot sites
4th April 2025 By: Irma Venter

Off-grid sanitation technology is now operational at two pilot sites in Strandfontein and Macassar, with three new sites to be added by the end of June, says the City of Cape Town (CoCT). The city... 


rand currency
Investment banker says uncertainty imperils South Africa’s deals
3rd April 2025 By: Bloomberg

Fractures within the South African government — along with global macroeconomic uncertainty — are weighing on dealmaking activity in the continent’s largest economy, according to one of the... 


How Rental Partners Improve Mining Dewatering Agility
How Rental Partners Improve Mining Dewatering Agility
2nd April 2025

Most mines operate permanent dewatering infrastructure to safeguard operations and safety. Yet, as mines dig deeper and wider for high-quality minerals, contend with extreme weather shifts, and... 


MASA post image
The future of recruitment: How SA agencies are thriving amid market shifts
1st April 2025

In today’s ever-changing world of work, recruitment agencies are stepping into a more critical role than ever before. As global markets undergo massive transformation—driven by technology, shifting... 


1
2 3

Showroom

AutoX
AutoX

We are dedicated to business excellence and innovation.

VISIT 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 
Condra Cranes
Condra Cranes

ISO-certified Condra manufactures overhead cranes, portal cranes, cantilever cranes and crane components: hoists, drives, end-carriages, brakes and...

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 
Lion Alcolmeter® 700
Alco-Safe

Developed to exceed the latest EN 15964 standards for police breathalysers proving that it will remain accurate and reliable for many years to come.

VISIT SHOWROOM 
M and J Mining
M and J Mining

M and J Mining are leading suppliers of physical support systems as used by the underground mining industry. Our selection of products are not...

VISIT SHOWROOM 

Latest Multimedia

sponsored by

Photo of Martin Creamer
On-The-Air (27/06/2025)
27th June 2025 By: Martin Creamer

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: 0.83s - ct: 1.141s - 518pq - 11rq
Subscribe Now