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Spires shoot skyward as Msikaba Bridge advances
9th June 2023

The pylon spires of South Africa’s Msikaba Bridge mega project are on their way up, soon to tower almost 130 metres high at each side of the near 200m deep river gorge. For Laurence Savage,... 


Growthpoint to undertake multimillion rand redevelopment of Bayside Mall
15th May 2023 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

JSE-listed Growthpoint Properties has announced a major redevelopment project for Bayside Mall, the Cape Town shopping centre located in the heart of the Table View and Parklands areas. The... 


Demand blues push copper to lowest in more than five months
12th May 2023 By: Reuters

Copper prices hit their lowest in more than five months on Friday as fears of slowing demand in top consumer China, rising inventories and a stronger dollar reinforced negative sentiment. However,... 


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Olifants River Water Resources Development Project – Phase 2, South Africa – update
28th April 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

Phase 2B, 2D, 2E, 2F and 2G are in the feasibility study stage. 


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Dimming the light
21st April 2023 By: Terence Creamer

There was so much to be concerned about after the first formal report back by South Africa’s newly appointed Minister of Electricity earlier this month that it is difficult to know where to begin.... 


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Concrete blocks anchor new bridge
11th April 2023

The Msikaba Bridge which forms part of the South African National Roads Agency Limited’s N2 Wild Coast project, is being built by the Concor-Mota Engil Joint Venture, or CME JV.  The bridge is... 


Anchor block construction on Msikaba bridge nears completion
7th April 2023 By: Irma Venter

The Concor-Mota Engil Joint Venture has almost completed the four massive concrete blocks that will anchor the Msikaba bridge in place. Concor project director Laurence Savage says the blocks... 


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Rawbank presents financing solutions at Indaba
24th March 2023 By: Sabrina Jardim

Democratic Republic of Congo- (DRC-) based financial institution Rawbank liaised with authorities from the DRC while presenting its financing solutions for mining companies in the country’s value... 


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Anchor block construction on the Msikaba bridge nears completion
17th March 2023 By: Irma Venter

The Concor-Mota Engil Joint Venture (CME JV) has almost completed the four massive concrete blocks that will anchor the Msikaba bridge in place. Concor project director Laurence Savage says the... 


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Safety First, Learning Always: Why Continuous Learning is a Must for Workplace Health and Safety
14th March 2023

By Louise Woodburn, General Manager of KBC Risk Solutions, a Division of KBC Health & Safety Promoting a workplace attitude that prioritises safety requires a commitment to continuous learning, and... 


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Efficient energy storage systems for industrial equipment
11th March 2023

In an effort to mitigate the effects of interrupted power and ensure business sustainability, Rand-Air has added efficient energy storage systems to its hire fleet, delivering a clean energy hybrid... 


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Circular use of cement and concrete can provide €110bn in value
9th March 2023 By: Schalk Burger

A circular economy in the concrete and cement industry could produce €110-billion in net value and avoid or mitigate two-billion tons of carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions by 2050, driven by the... 


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Company supplies steel for Cape Town E-Prix
3rd March 2023 By: Sabrina Jardim

Local steel supplier Macsteel collaborated with contractors to supply more than 465 t of steel in seven weeks for the first-ever Cape Town E-Prix, on February 25, held during the ninth Formula E... 


Flight Centre Travel Group results show strong travel recovery
23rd February 2023

The Flight Centre Travel Group (FCTG) has reported it is seeing strong recovery in the market with its corporate brands outpacing the broader industry recovery and its leisure business currently... 


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Pan African reconfigures mines to address production slip; focusses on solar PV
15th February 2023 By: Donna Slater

JSE- and LSE-listed midtier gold producer Pan African Resources produced 92 307 oz of gold for the six months to December 31, 2022 – down 14.6% year-on-year, following the record gold production... 


The consequences of fitting that surprisingly expensive low priced peristaltic hose
15th February 2023

By Reinhard Seidel, Africa Client Services, Verder Pumps SA In any industrial setting, the balancing act between cost savings and profitability is a careful one. The mining industry for instance -... 


Superior building delivers quality houses quickly and cost-effectively
8th February 2023

The multi-award winning Moladi Building System is enabling houses and other structures of a superior quality to be built in record time and at a fraction of the cost of conventional building... 


V&A Waterfront ready to welcome return of iconic Ocean Race to Cape Town
8th February 2023

The prestigious Ocean Race makes its way to the V&A Waterfront to generate awareness around the vital ocean economy as well as the importance in sustainably protecting our marine ecosystems. The... 


Geosynthetics offer durability for concrete structures
3rd February 2023

Geosynthetic products manufacturer and supplier Fibertex South Africa’s geosynthetic solutions encompass controlled permeability formwork (CPF) liners, which are designed for concrete surface... 


Are the planets aligning for a resurgence in African mining investment?
1st February 2023

By Nivaash Singh: Co-Head Mining and Resources Finance; Nedbank CIB The global energy transition imperative has understandably had a massive impact on the vast majority of industries and sectors.... 


Business leaders do not trust each others’ climate claims – research shows
26th January 2023

Three quarters of business leaders do not believe their peers’ ESG reporting, according to a new study, showing that a lack of industry trust and verifiable data is driving scepticism. Most... 


Nigeria and Rwanda join Nasa’s Artemis space exploration accords
14th December 2022 By: Rebecca Campbell

On Tuesday, Nigeria and Rwanda became the first African countries to sign the Artemis Accords, which are an initiative launched in 2020 by the US National Aeronautics and Space Administration... 


Santos strikes gas deal with Walyering
14th December 2022 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Oil and gas major Santos has struck a gas sales agreement with the joint venture (JV) partners of the Walyering JV in the Perth Basin. Santos will purchase a total of 36.5 PJ of gas from the... 


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Solar-supported South Deep consolidates future-mine strategy
9th December 2022 By: Donna Slater

South Deep, Gold Fields’ Westonaria-based flagship gold mine, is entering the final stage of a four-part strategic journey it embarked on in 2017 to stabilise the operation, improve sustainability... 


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Solar-supported South Deep consolidates future-mine strategy
9th December 2022 By: Donna Slater

South Deep, Gold Fields’ Westonaria-based flagship gold mine, is entering the final stage of a four-part strategic journey it embarked on in 2017 to stabilise the operation, improve sustainability... 


Ground-breaking Structure Fabrication Inspired by the Everyday
30th November 2022

Imagine if constructing your next large structure fabrication was as easy as building Lego blocks? Industry innovators have made this possible with a seamless combination of 3D design, laser... 


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Grinding Techniques – The fabricator’s choice when it comes to aluminium
24th November 2022

More aluminium is produced each year than any other non-ferrous metal. The demand for aluminium outweighs the supply offered in the market - this is evident in the current market price for aluminium. 


France puts future of deep-sea mining in doubt
11th November 2022 By: Bloomberg

Citing climate change, France on Thursday called for an international ban on deep sea mining, upending negotiations by a UN-affiliated organization to allow the exploitation of unique ocean... 


FFI making waves at COP27
10th November 2022 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Green energy developer Fortescue Future Industries (FFI) has reached an agreement with the government of the Republic of Kazakhstan to explore the potential delivery of renewable energy projects... 


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Rio invests C$737m in Canadian critical minerals
12th October 2022 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Diversified miner Rio Tinto has announced plans to invest up to C$737-million over the next eight years to decarbonise its Rio Tinto Fer et Titane (RTFT) operations in Sorel-Tracy, Québec, and to... 


Seifsa president vows entity will continue to advance the metals sector
7th October 2022 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The Steel and Engineering Industries Federation of Southern Africa has retained president Elias Monage and CEO Lucio Trentini on its board for another term, as well as COO Tafadzwa Chibanguza, who... 


Colloidal silica combats corrosion of reinforcing steel
12th September 2022

Chlorides are a major cause of reinforcing steel corrosion, the primary reason for the failure of reinforced concrete structures. They penetrate the passive layer around the rebar inside the... 


Kal Tire's autonomous tyre inspection technology
Kal Tire exhibits prototype technologies at Electra
8th September 2022 By: Darren Parker

At this year’s Electra Mining exhibition in Johannesburg, Canadian tyre company Kal Tire is showcasing prototypes for two unique tools that aim to improve safety and reduce unnecessary waste and... 


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Honeywell continues to promote safety in mining
30th August 2022

Global technology company Honeywell is a pioneer of connected technologies that help ensure mining can become safer, more efficient, and more secure. As the sector remains, in many cases, the... 


Vehicles from South Africa’s Vryheid Petroleum, who avoided the risks of losing up to $40 000 and 50 000 liters of petroleum with a loss of just one truck, all thanks to telematics
Telematics now is much more than just GPS tracking
29th August 2022

For business owners who don’t dig much into digitisation and automation, GPS tracking and telematics may sound like synonyms. Yet, telematics is more than vehicle tracking, and the era of a moving... 


ESG through an African lens: a unique reality requiring a systemic approach and an African voice
25th August 2022

When talking about ESG in Africa, it should be anchored in the realities of the continent. Many of the African CEOs or African directors of multinational companies have mentioned that, in terms of... 


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CSIR receives plastic biodegradation laboratory equipment from Japan
23rd August 2022 By: Donna Slater

The government of Japan, through the Japanese Embassy in South Africa, on August 23 handed over laboratory equipment to the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research’s (CSIR’s) Pretoria campus... 


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Upgraded wear plate for extreme abrasion resistance
19th August 2022

A newly upgraded wear plate promises extended service life and high productivity in the most challenging environments. The Hardox 500 Tuf wear plate is part of SSAB’s Hardox range and is designed... 


Rainbow joins the European Raw Material Alliance
16th August 2022 By: Creamer Media Reporter

London-listed Rainbow Rare Earths has become a member of the European Raw Material Alliance (Erma) – an industry body that is working to ensure reliable, secure and sustainable access to critical... 


Women thrive at the coalface of BI’s sales and customer service
25th July 2022

Two women at the coalface of Bearing International’s sales and customer service operation agree that traditionally male-dominated technical industries are slowly bearing the fruit of increased... 


Customs matters
1st July 2022 By: Riaan de Lange

It’s not often that a book on customs is published. The last such book of significance that I can recall was published in 2003 by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) it’s Customs: Challenges and... 


AMANUEL GEBREMESKEL Many studies also show that steel structures are the most cost-effective bridges to construct, even when the price of steel fluctuates
Local bridge construction of concern
24th June 2022 By: Tracy Hancock

The quality of new bridges being built generally complies with South African National Road Agency Limited (Sanral) standards, which are aligned with international best practice, but the quality of... 


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World Bank approves R7.6bn loan to boost vaccination drive
14th June 2022 By: Donna Slater

Following a request by the South African government for assistance in financing vaccine procurement contracts, the World Bank Group, on June 13, approved a R7.6-billion ($480-million) loan for... 


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