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Necsa's Pelindaba nuclear research facility
Necsa is positioning itself to support South Africa’s future nuclear energy programme
23rd May 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

The South African Nuclear Energy Corporation (Necsa) supports the country adopting small modular reactors (SMRs) and believes that it can play a key role in this process. So affirms Necsa Group... 


SUSTAINABILITY COMMITMENT
Metso initiated the design and development of its own anode furnace as part of its broader commitment to sustainability
Hydrogen-ready furnace aims to cut smelter emissions
23rd May 2025

A new modernised hydrogen-ready anode furnace was launched to the market in December 2024 by Finnish industrial machinery manufacturer Metso to improve impurity removal and offer innovative... 


The above image depicts Bellinda Putterill explaining the eco-bricks designed by CSIR and its partners
Construction waste repurposed into building blocks
23rd May 2025

Construction waste is being repurposed into eco-friendly building blocks for low-cost Reconstruction and Development Programme (RDP) housing through a Department of Science, Technology and... 


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... 


WearCheck introduces advanced Legionella testing to safeguard water quality
WearCheck introduces advanced Legionella testing to safeguard water quality
20th May 2025

(Virtual Showroom) WearCheck Water, a division of leading condition monitoring specialist, WearCheck, has expanded its expertise in water analysis with the introduction of Legionella pneumophila... 


Macpherson signs pilot project MoUs to improve municipal infrastructure delivery
Macpherson signs pilot project MoUs to improve municipal infrastructure delivery
9th May 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson, on May 9, signed three memoranda of understanding (MoUs) with the Metsimaholo local municipality, in the Free State, the uMngeni local... 


CSIR develops cost-effective building block for houses using construction waste
9th May 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Research and development organisation the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) partnered with nonprofit organisation Use-It Waste Beneficiation and building solutions company Key... 


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Unavoidable trade-offs
9th May 2025 By: Terence Creamer

The International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa (Itac) has initiated two major tariff reviews that could have significant implications for the country’s existing real-economy... 


Trump’s copper tariff probe is expected soon, industry group says
Trump’s copper tariff probe is expected soon, industry group says
7th May 2025 By: Bloomberg

US authorities are expected to decide on copper tariffs well before a year-end deadline, according to a trade group. President Donald Trump in February directed the US Commerce Department to open... 


dtic imposes duties on hot-rolled steel in line with Itac determination
5th May 2025 By: Schalk Burger

The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (dtic) has published a notice in the Government Gazette to impose safeguard duties on imports of hot-rolled steel products. This is after the... 


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Infrastructure link between gas demand and supply remains a constraint
2nd May 2025 By: Schalk Burger

While there is strong demand for gas for industrial and commercial uses in South Africa – and no shortage of finance for upstream oil and gas projects – the country has yet to take meaningful steps... 


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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,... 


CSIR develops cost-effective building block for houses using construction waste
24th April 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Research and development organisation the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) partnered with nonprofit organisation Use-It Waste Beneficiation and building solutions company Key... 


SAPPMA issues urgent warning against the use of recycled material in HDPE pressure pipes
14th April 2025

The Southern African Plastic Pipe Manufacturers Association (SAPPMA) has issued an urgent warning to the plastic pipe industry, cautioning against the growing and dangerous trend of manufacturing... 


Agrément CEO Richard Somanje and SHRA acting CEO Lebowa Letsoalo
Alternative building technology the way to go for quicker housing delivery
14th April 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

As Gauteng’s housing backlog continues to widen beyond the current 1.2-million units and amid lacking security of tender, which impacts on economic empowerment and employment, human settlements... 


Summit adopts resolutions to reverse South Africa’s water-sector decline
11th April 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

Several resolutions emerged from the National Water and Sanitation Indaba, held from March 27 to 28, to reverse the significant deterioration in South Africa’s water sector over the past few years.... 


Image of Johannesburg Water employee working on a pipeline
Joburg Water crippled by theft, vandalism
8th April 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

Ongoing theft and vandalism of vital water infrastructure is crippling the delivery of water services across Johannesburg. Critical assets like pipes, pumps and manholes are frequently targeted,... 


Investing in the best jetting equipment for the job
Investing in the best jetting equipment for the job
7th April 2025

( Virtual showroom ) Makabongwe Nomatye, Director at Sojaji Pty Ltd., says his business is booming and growing faster than ever before now that he’s invested in the right equipment for his needs –... 


An image of stainless steel undergoing coastal outdoor testing
New steel mills will benefit industry, enhance economy
4th April 2025 By: Trent Roebeck

To revive the South African steel and stainless-steel industry, reduce job losses therein, and improve support for local manufacturing of stainless-steel goods, International Zinc Association... 


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... 


Copper Smelting
Codelco will send copper concentrate to Adani smelter in India
2nd April 2025 By: Bloomberg

Codelco has agreed to supply copper concentrate to Indian billionaire Gautam Adani’s smelter in India, as part of a push by the world’s biggest copper miner to open up new markets. The Chilean... 


The Point Lake openpit at Ekati.
Burgundy Diamond Mines' Ekati resilient as market struggles
1st April 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

ASX-listed Burgundy Diamond Mines has navigated a turbulent diamond market with resilience, reporting a modest revenue decline despite broader industry struggles. The company’s flagship Ekati... 


Awsisa calls for urgent action, decisive leadership on Water Indaba resolutions
31st March 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

Decisive leadership and swift, boots-on-the-ground implementation – along with “quick wins” – are essential to ensure the success of the resolutions of the Water and Sanitation Indaba, held last... 


The Vaal dam
Water Indaba delivers resolutions to resolve water challenges
31st March 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

Following the Water and Sanitation Indaba held last week, clear resolutions have emerged to reverse the significant decline seen in South Africa’s water sector in the past few years. From... 


Steel firms run ‘collateral damage’ risk if they fail to respond to big Itac tariff review
Steel firms run ‘collateral damage’ risk if they fail to respond to big Itac tariff review
28th March 2025 By: Terence Creamer

A leading trade adviser is urging companies and individuals with interests in South Africa’s steel value chain to respond to the International Trade Administration Commission’s (Itac’s) call for... 


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Chvaletice manganese project, Czechia – update
28th March 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Battery materials company Euro Manganese has secured a key designation for its Chvaletice project. 


Image of Kusile power plant from a distance
Kusile power plant project, South Africa – update
28th March 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Kusile’s final unit – Unit 6 – has been synced to the national grid. 


President Donald Trump
Trump may implement copper import tariffs within weeks
26th March 2025 By: Bloomberg

US tariffs on copper imports could be coming within several weeks, months earlier than the deadline for a decision, according to people familiar with the matter. US President Donald Trump in... 


Six valves opened at Vaal to increase outflow
24th March 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

Six valves have been opened at Vaal dam, while the water outflow has been further increased at the Bloemhof dam on Monday. The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) said that the six valves, in... 


Image of Vaal Dam Wall, Deneysville, Freestate
DWS increases Bloemhof outflow as water releases from Vaal continue
24th March 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

The water outflows at the Bloemhof dam have been increased to 350.97 cubic metres a second (mᵌ/s) to allow for the extra flows that are expected from Vaal dam following the opening of a single... 


Cobalt cathodes
Trump invokes emergency powers to boost US critical minerals production
21st March 2025 By: Reuters

US President Donald Trump on Thursday invoked emergency powers to boost domestic production of critical minerals used widely across the economy as part of a broad effort to offset China's... 


Image of a Johannesburg Water PRV
Joburg Water’s pressure reduction programme a growing focus
20th March 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

Johannesburg Water’s pressure reducing valve (PRV) programme is reducing the pressure on the water supply network across the City of Johannesburg. A critical component of the initiative is the... 


The pilot project at Strandfontein
Off-grid toilet-tech project in Cape Town adds new pilot sites
18th March 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... 


The above image depicts a dripping faucet
Government meets to rectify supply disruptions in eThekwini
14th March 2025

Following ongoing water supply disruptions in eThekwini, in KwaZulu-Natal, Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina and Deputy Minister David Mahlobo convened an urgent meeting with eThekwini... 


South Africa's Water Week: A call for urgent action on water conservation and infrastructure investment
South Africa's Water Week: A call for urgent action on water conservation and infrastructure investment
13th March 2025

As South Africa marks National Water Week (20 - 26 March 2025) and World Water Day (22 March 2025), citizens are urged to use water sparingly and support initiatives aimed at conserving the... 


Trump extends trade fight as steel, aluminum tariffs take effect
Trump extends trade fight as steel, aluminum tariffs take effect
12th March 2025 By: Bloomberg

President Donald Trump’s latest tariffs on steel and aluminum imports came into force Wednesday, extending his trade wars to more of the US’s top trading partners in a risky bid to revive an... 


Image of Vaal dam
Vaal dam reaches full capacity, DWS slows outflow
11th March 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

As the water levels of the Vaal dam reach 101.51%, the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has reduced the outflow of water from 61.2 cubic metres a second (mᵌ/s) to 40 mᵌ/s as inflows... 


Merafe CEO Zanele Matlala (left) and Merafe FD Ditabe Chocho.
New ferroalloy technology pilot results ‘looking great’, Merafe presentation hears
10th March 2025 By: Martin Creamer

The results of the pilot testing of a new Proudly South African smelting technology, which lowers electricity usage and has the potential to render local ferroalloy beneficiation globally... 


The complex rescue operation to stabilise the giraffe’s injury in a remote setting
Veterinarians perform groundbreaking surgery on injured young giraffe bull
7th March 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

A young giraffe, initially given little chance of survival after a severe leg injury, is now walking with his herd after undergoing groundbreaking surgery. This remarkable recovery followed a... 


Image of Vaal dam wall
Vaal dam water levels near 100%
6th March 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

The water level of the Vaal dam has reached 98.99%, with the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS), in line with its flood management plan, slowly releasing some water to ensure balance between... 


Eskom reports successes in collaboration with law enforcement
5th March 2025 By: Schalk Burger

State-owned power utility Eskom's collaboration with the National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure (Natjoints) Energy Safety and Security Priority Committee has resulted in a series of... 


PVC pipes & fittings providing clean drinking water for communities in South Africa and beyond
PVC pipes & fittings providing clean drinking water for communities in South Africa and beyond
5th March 2025

As the world celebrates World Water Day on 22 March 2025, the spotlight once again turns to the importance of reliable and safe water infrastructure. In South Africa and globally, polyvinyl... 


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On-The-Air (28/02/2025)
28th February 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Martin Creamer talks about Amplats backs green hydrogen and DRDGold boosted by gold prices. 


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