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SEW-EURODRIVE invests R384m in Africa’s largest gearbox service hub
SEW-EURODRIVE invests R384m in Africa’s largest gearbox service hub
24th January 2025

SEW-EURODRIVE South Africa is advancing its strategy to “close the loop” in drive and control technologies with the development of a new 17 000 m² service and repair centre. Located next to its... 


Vesconite Bearings mechanical engineer Tristen Wintershoven
Local manufacturer underlines strategic approach to forklift parts sales
23rd January 2025

Over the past few months, South African bearings manufacturer Vesconite Bearings has experienced significant activity in the forklift parts market. With sales of about 4 500 parts in the last six... 


Teck's Red Dog mine in Alaska
Teck investing up to $3.9bn to grow copper output
21st January 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Canadian mining company Teck Resources has unveiled plans to invest up to $3.9-billion to expand its copper and zinc production, reinforcing its focus on energy transition metals following the sale... 


Business-govt partnership commits to 3% growth, more jobs for the youth
20th January 2025 By: Schalk Burger

The second phase of the partnership between government and business aims to deliver economic growth of 3% by the end of the year, which business partners and President Cyril Ramaphosa and a senior... 


AMSA factory
AMSA’s long-steel closure a ‘devastating’ blow to economy, SEIFSA warns
10th January 2025 By: Darren Parker

The Steel and Engineering Industries Federation of Southern Africa (SEIFSA) has expressed grave concern over ArcelorMittal South Africa’s (AMSA’s) decision to mothball its long-steel operations,... 


The Kendal Ash Disposal Facility project stands out for its vast scale, covering an area of about 2.5 km by 3 km.
Concor’s landmark Kendal ADF project wins Best Projects Awards
9th January 2025

Construction and mining services company Concor won two prestigious Construction World Best Projects 2024 Awards for its impressive work, undertaken in joint venture with Lubocon Civils, on the Ash... 


The Shaakichiuwaanaan project
Volkswagen invests C$69m in Patriot Battery Metals
19th December 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Vancouver-headquartered Patriot Battery Metals has entered into a subscription agreement with German carmaker Volkswagen for the sale of 15.58-million Patriot shares at C4.42 a share for aggregate... 


Barrick president and CEO Dr Mark Bristow.
Barrick seeks fair resolution in Mali through arbitration
18th December 2024 By: Martin Creamer

New York- and Toronto-listed Barrick Gold Corporation on Wednesday, December 18, confirmed that its operating entities in Mali, namely Société des Mines de Loulo SA and Société des Mines de... 


Sovereign Metals completes test pit backfilling at Malawi project
17th December 2024 By: Simone Liedtke

Mining and exploration company Sovereign Metals completed the test pit backfilling and the start of soil remediation as part of its pilot mining and land rehabilitation programme at the Kasiya... 


Victory signs nonbinding MoU with Sumitomo for potential offtake of rare earths
17th December 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed Victory Metals has signed a strategic nonbinding memorandum of understanding (MoU) with integrated trading and investment company Sumitomo Corporation. The MoU outlines the proposed... 


Heliostar to restart mining at La Colorada
13th December 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

TSX-V-listed Heliostar Metals will restart mining operations at the La Colorada mine, in Mexico, next month, with the key initial focus being the Junkyard stockpile. "Recommencing mining... 


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Energy transition requires pragmatic approach
13th December 2024 By: Nadine Ramdass

While the global transition to a low-carbon economy remains crucial, the pace of the transition must be pragmatic to balance energy affordability, security and development, says nonprofit coal... 


SA’S Plastics industry reports on progress and ongoing commitments following failed INC-5 negotiations
SA’S Plastics industry reports on progress and ongoing commitments following failed INC-5 negotiations
12th December 2024

Plastics SA, in collaboration with the Chemical and Allied Industries’ Association (CAIA), has reaffirmed its commitment to the global fight against plastic pollution following the Fifth Session of... 


Wine grapes being cut
Vinpro has positive outlook for this year’s wine grape season
11th December 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Industry bodies South Africa Wine and Vinpro expect an improvement in this year’s first harvest wine grape crop, compared with the previous year’s record low yield of 1.18-million tonnes. Early... 


Aerial image of a water infrastructure construction site
Admixtures improve concrete performance in water-related applications
5th December 2024

Water-retaining structures such as water treatment plants and storage reservoirs strength and durability from concrete and admixtures can help enhance the performance of concrete, making it last... 


Prime warehouse/factory space for rent in Dube Trade Port Special Economic Zone (SEZ)
Prime warehouse/factory space for rent in Dube Trade Port Special Economic Zone (SEZ)
4th December 2024

Situated within Dube Trade Port Special Economic Zone (SEZ) and adjacent to King Shaka International Airport, the newly available warehouse/factory and office facility at 14 Mzimkhulu Drive, La... 


The sustainability business case – how buildings can help
The sustainability business case – how buildings can help
3rd December 2024

By: Thabang Byl - Buildings Segment Lead at Schneider Electric One should never underestimate human nature, and certainly not our need to feel that we navigate our lives in a responsible and... 


Vital expands Nechalacho rare earths project footprint with new claims
Vital expands Nechalacho rare earths project footprint with new claims
3rd December 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed Vital Metals has expanded its Nechalacho rare earths project in the Northwest Territories, Canada, with the acquisition of three new mineral claims immediately north of the existing... 


Duane Parnham
Madison acquires large Canadian antimony deposit
2nd December 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Canadian critical minerals company Madison Metals announced on Monday that it had secured agreements with three entities to acquire a significant antimony/gold project located in the Howells Lake... 


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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... 


Enlit Africa 2025 – switched on to the power, energy and water sector
28th November 2024

Enlit Africa, the continent’s pivotal annual gathering for the power, energy and water sector, is returning to Cape Town from 20-22 May 2025 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre... 


Eskom CEO Dan Marokane
Eskom welcomes S&P rating upgrade to positive from stable
27th November 2024 By: Schalk Burger

State-owned power utility Eskom has welcomed the decision by international ratings agency S&P Global Ratings to upgrade Eskom's 'B' long-term global-scale foreign and local currency ratings to... 


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... 


SAPPMA marks milestone at 20th Annual General Meeting with renewed commitment to quality
SAPPMA marks milestone at 20th Annual General Meeting with renewed commitment to quality
25th November 2024

The Southern African Plastic Pipe Manufacturers’ Association (SAPPMA) celebrated a landmark occasion with the hosting of its 20th Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 13 November 2024. The event... 


GFRP Tech
GFRP Tech launches first of its kind manufacturing facility in South Africa
19th November 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

Glass fiber reinforced polymer (GFRP) products supplier and manufacturer GFRP Tech has launched the first manufacturing facility of its kind in South Africa, in Linbro Park, Gauteng, for the... 


Michelle Fick, BU Development Manager Concrete Aesthetics at CHRYSO Southern Africa
Admixtures critical in durability of water-retaining structures
18th November 2024

Concrete performance and durability underpin the value to society of water-retaining structures such as water treatment plants and storage reservoirs – and admixtures make all the difference.... 


Anglo American, Cefetra reinforce European fertiliser partnership
14th November 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Diversified miner Anglo American has signed a new polyhalite fertiliser agreement with Cefetra Group, a wholly owned subsidiary of BayWa, further reinforcing the companies’ European partnership.... 


Civil society points to procedural missteps in govt’s decision on exploration right for oil, gas
Civil society points to procedural missteps in govt’s decision on exploration right for oil, gas
14th November 2024 By: Thabi Shomolekae

Non-profit organisation Natural Justice expressed optimism that the courts will see the flaws in government’s decision-making process on exploration rights for oil and gas and rule in favour of... 


An image of Emira CEO Geoff Jennet
Emira’s reshaped portfolio supports strong interim performance
13th November 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

JSE-listed Emira Property Fund achieved a positive performance for the six months ended September 30, owing to strengthening operational metrics, active asset recycling and strategic deal-making,... 


Rational design is not just a tick-box exercise
Rational design is not just a tick-box exercise
13th November 2024

Rational design is about achieving performance-driven fire safety measures through sound engineering principles. “Rational design is not just a tick-box exercise. It involves a deep understanding... 


Raymond Obermeyer, Managing Director at SEW-EURODRIVE South Africa
SEW-EURODRIVE ‘closes the loop’ with new service and repair centre
13th November 2024

As part of its strategy to ‘close the loop’ in its service offering, SEW-EURODRIVE South Africa, a specialist in drive and control technologies, has broken ground on a new 17 000 m² Service and... 


Presidential Climate Commission delegation joins South African negotiators at COP29
11th November 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

A senior delegation of the Presidential Climate Commission (PCC) has joined Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Minister Dr Dion George, who is leading the South African delegation to COP29,... 


Tetra Pak packaging about to be recycled
Tetra Pak on track to achieve a 40% recycling rate for its products by 2030
8th November 2024 By: Darren Parker

Food processing and packaging company Tetra Pak Southern Africa aims to achieve a 40% nationwide recycling rate for its liquid board packaging (LBP) products by 2030, a goal that Tetra Pak... 


COP29: Sungrow’s Key Role in Driving Clean Energy Transition in Azerbaijan and Beyond
8th November 2024

As COP29 unfolds in Azerbaijan from 11 to 22 November, the emphasis on renewable energy and sustainability is crucial, not just in Azerbaijan but across Africa. One company leading this... 


A generic image of minerworkers working underground
Changing mindsets, behaviours for safety focus
8th November 2024 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

The prioritising of efficient health and safety practices through operational coaching is key in embedding the required habits and work routines for consistently safe working conditions and to... 


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Organised business embraces, with caveats, Climate Change Act
8th November 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

With climate change perceived as one of the critical challenges threatening the viability of businesses, infrastructure and natural ecosystems, industry bodies Minerals Council South Africa and... 


Scatec sub-Saharan Africa GM Alberto Gambacorta
Scatec strengthens regional leadership with new appointment
7th November 2024

Leading renewable energy solutions provider Scatec ASA has announced the appointment of Alberto Gambacorta as GM for sub-Saharan Africa, reinforcing the company's commitment to renewable energy... 


The Kendal Ash Disposal Facility project stands out for its vast scale, covering an area of approximately 2.5km by 3km
Concor's landmark Kendal ADF project wins Best Projects Awards
7th November 2024

Concor won two prestigious Construction World Best Projects 2024 Awards for its impressive work, undertaken in joint venture with Lubocon Construction, on the Ash Disposal Facility (ADF) expansion... 


Rumdel, with supplier AfriSam, executed continuously reinforced concrete pavement (CRCP) for the upgrade to the N3 at Ashburton
AfriSam and Rumdel Construction recognised for pioneering N3 highway upgrade
7th November 2024

AfriSam and Rumdel Construction were honoured at the Construction World Best Projects 2024 Awards for their collaborative work on a landmark upgrade to the N3 highway in KwaZulu-Natal. Announced as... 


Sungrow’s Key Role in Driving Clean Energy Transition in Azerbaijan and Beyond
Sungrow’s Key Role in Driving Clean Energy Transition in Azerbaijan and Beyond
5th November 2024

As COP29 unfolds in Azerbaijan from 11 to 22 November, the emphasis on renewable energy and sustainability is crucial, not just in Azerbaijan but across Africa. One company leading this... 


Engen reaffirms commitment to early learning education in Nelson Mandela Bay
Engen reaffirms commitment to early learning education in Nelson Mandela Bay
1st November 2024

Engen demonstrated its ongoing support for early learning education by once again supporting the Mark Headbush Foundation’s (MHF) Nelson Mandela Bay Mayoral Charity Golf Day held at the prestigious... 


Norse Atlantic Airways Boeing 787 after landing in Cape Town
New airline connection between London and Cape Town is now operating
1st November 2024 By: Rebecca Campbell

Cape Town Air Access has welcomed the start of services to the Mother City from the UK by Norwegian low-cost long-haul airline Norse Atlantic Airways (Norse). The service will be operated three... 


Fuels Industry Association gets approval for uniform LPG cylinder deposit fees
31st October 2024 By: Schalk Burger

Industry organisation the Fuels Industry Association of South Africa said the Competition Commission approved its implementation of uniform deposit fees for liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders,... 


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