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Alternative agricultural resources grow interest
6th August 2021 By: Darren Parker

There has been a surge of interest during the past six months in alternative agricultural resources, such as growbags and capillary mats, geotextiles manufacturer Fibertex South Africa commercial... 


Alrosa CEO Sergey Ivanov
Alrosa takes actionable steps to ensure it meets ESG goals
4th August 2021 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Russian diamond miner Alrosa has published a three-year action plan for its comprehensive 2021 to 2025 Sustainability Programme. The company is focused on increasing responsibility and... 


Grinding Techniques – YOUR application, OUR solution: Preventing contamination when it comes to cutting and grinding before, during and after welding
3rd August 2021

Identifying and using the correct abrasive product, whether it be for cutting, grinding or blending, is core to the successful completion of any job. Besides the safety risk involved when using... 


Origin warns of impairment on electricity prices
30th July 2021 By: Esmarie Iannucci

ASX-listed Origin Energy has warned of a A$1.5-billion post tax impairment charge in the 2021 financial year, relating to its Energy Markets division and its generation assets. Furthermore, tax... 


Fibertex geotiles
Supplier’s materials can contribute to secure railway structures
30th July 2021

Construction materials supplier Fibertex geotextiles are used to stabilise the foundations of railway structures, enabling them to withstand the dynamic loads of high speeds and great weights of... 


Sika AnchorFix®-3030
28th July 2021

We are excited to announce the launch of the new Sika AnchorFix®-3030 to the South African market. When it comes to structural anchoring, Sika AnchorFix®-3030 is the ultimate anchoring adhesive. It... 


MSC Berth repairs
28th July 2021

Mediterranean Shipping Company, better known as MSC, required berth repairs to their new docking site next to the new passenger terminal, in the Durban harbour.   Stefanutti Stocks were awarded the... 


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Admixtures support transition towards low-carbon economy
28th July 2021

A new range of admixtures aims to support South African contractors to reduce their carbon footprint. A key feature of the admixture range is that it allows for better utilisation of mixes that... 


Ceenex harnesses strength in diversity
21st July 2021

Ceenex, a leading engineering and technology company, is harnessing the diversity of its team to create a safe place of work by welcoming employee styles from different identity groups; combating... 


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Construction under way at Concor’s Paarl Rock
20th July 2021 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Construction is under way at Paarl Rock, the fifth building in diversified infrastructure and services construction company Concor’s 22 ha Conradie Park development, in Cape Town. Piling for the... 


Admixtures to reduce contractors' carbon footprint
19th July 2021

A new range of admixtures from CHRYSO will further support South African contractors in their efforts to transition towards a low-carbon economy. The new CHRYSO® EnviroMix range of tailor-made... 


Howden joins Hydrogen Council to accelerate clean energy development
13th July 2021 By: Donna Slater

Mission-critical air and gas handling solutions provider Howden has joined global CEO-led hydrogen energy initiative the Hydrogen Council in an effort to add its value to the growing development... 


Draft data, cloud policy not aimed at controlling data, says Ndabeni-Abrahams
18th June 2021 By: Schalk Burger

Communications and Digital Technologies Minister Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams on June 18 said the draft Data and Cloud Policy was not intended to control and direct how data should be used, but aims to... 


PROTECTING RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE
Zinc has significant capacity to protect uncoated steel structures against premature corrosion
Association encourages use of zinc to boost rail
11th June 2021 By: Cameron Mackay

International Zinc Association (IZA) Africa Desk head Simon Norton says there is significant opportunity right now to increase the use of refined zinc for hot dip galvanising of steel, with the... 


Emirates SkyCargo expands pharma cool chain infrastructure in Dubai, enhancing vaccine transport capabilities
8th June 2021

Emirates SkyCargo is further strengthening its temperature sensitive pharma and vaccine handling capabilities in Dubai with the extension of its fully automated cool room with 94 airline pallet... 


Bidvest inks deal to dispose of airport handling services unit
4th June 2021 By: Irma Venter

National Aviation Services (NAS), Colossal Africa and a consortium comprising the current BidAir Services executive management team have signed an agreement to acquire BidAir Services from the... 


16 on Bree Street
3rd June 2021

Renowned as Cape Town’s tallest, there is a phenomenal 36-storey residential tower located on the ever-popular Bree Street. Strategically situated in the CBD, it is within walking distance of... 


Sikalastic®-560
3rd June 2021

Sika’s premium waterproofing system, Sikalastic®-560, proved to be a great success on a weeklong refurbishment project in Llandudno, Western Cape. The double-decked garage roof of House Apostle,... 


M&D Construction Group nurtures a spirit of Khula Nathi in Duduza
20th May 2021

M&D Construction Group, a leading multi-disciplinary contractor, is again demonstrating its leadership in service delivery infrastructure projects that are also intended to uplift communities... 


Toyota unveils new BEV concept, sales to start in 2022
14th May 2021 By: Irma Venter

Toyota has unveiled a concept version of its forthcoming Toyota bZ4X, previewing the first in a series of zero-emission battery electric vehicles (BEVs) from the Japanese carmaker. Toyota says the... 


Housing authority delivered 14 000 units in 2020, asks for budget reform
6th May 2021 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Social Housing Regulatory Authority (SHRA) council chairperson Bathabile Dlamini says the 2019/20 financial year had seen “encouraging” performance in that 13 projects were completed, delivering... 


Hassan El-Houry and Cingashe Motale
NAS, Colossal Africa to acquire BidAir Services
26th April 2021 By: Irma Venter

National Aviation Services (NAS), Colossal Africa and a consortium comprising the current BidAir Services executive management team have signed an agreement to acquire BidAir Services from the... 


The concept Toyota bZ4X
Toyota unveils new electric vehicle concept, sales to start in 2022
21st April 2021 By: Irma Venter

Toyota has unveiled a concept version of its forthcoming Toyota bZ4X, previewing the first in a series of zero-emission battery electric vehicles (BEVs) from the Japanese car maker. Toyota says the... 


SSAB offers new generation wear plate for equipment exposed to heavy wear
SSAB offers new generation wear plate for equipment exposed to heavy wear
15th April 2021

SSAB brings you the new generation of wear plate for tipper trailers, mining and agriculture dump bodies, buckets, containers and other equipment exposed to heavy wear.     By taking the lead-... 


South Africa refines construction of precast-concrete reservoirs
15th April 2021 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Precast concrete has helped to accelerate and mitigate risks on complex civil-engineering construction projects the world over. This includes on demanding reservoir projects that are traditionally... 


Live Webinar on Hardox® 500 Tuf
Live Webinar on Hardox® 500 Tuf
13th April 2021

The new generation of wear plate for tipper trailers, mining and agriculture dump bodies, buckets, containers and other equipment exposed to heavy wear. 


Mason PEA suggests Hudbay could double copper output
Mason PEA suggests Hudbay could double copper output
7th April 2021 By: Mariaan Webb

Toronto-listed miner Hudbay Minerals on Tuesday announced a positive preliminary economic assessment (PEA) for the Mason copper project, in Nevada, reinforcing the project’s standing in the... 


Live Webinar on Hardox® 500 Tuf
Live Webinar on Hardox® 500 Tuf
1st April 2021

The new generation of wear plate for tipper trailers, mining and agriculture dump bodies, buckets, containers and other equipment exposed to heavy wear. Hardox 500 Tuf wear plate is the latest... 


Brazil civic groups urge production halt at Vale mine amid Covid-19 concerns
25th March 2021 By: Reuters

Two civic organisations have asked iron-ore miner Vale to cease mining operations at its major Serra Norte complex in northern Brazil, according to documents seen by Reuters this week, as a major... 


BRICS Manufacturing Conference to focus on the future of the automotive industry
25th March 2021 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The Inaugural BRICS Manufacturing Conference, which takes place in Sandton, Johannesburg tomorrow, is the culmination of months of preparation and a commitment to be part of efforts to revive the... 


Global macroeconomic trends to drive demand for rare earths – Rainbow Rare Earths
24th March 2021 By: Donna Slater

Rainbow Rare Earths reports that key global macroeconomic trends are expected to drive a strong and diversified demand for neodymium and praseodymium (NdPr), which analysts suggest will lead to a... 


Growthpoint grows revenue, declares interim dividend
10th March 2021 By: Donna Slater

JSE-listed property investment holdings company Growthpoint Properties achieved 12.5% year-on-year growth in revenue and R2.5-billion in distributable income for the six months to December 31,... 


EPP CEO Tomasz Trzósło
EPP ‘cautiously optimistic’ for 2021 as further Covid-19 restrictions loom
10th March 2021 By: Simone Liedtke

JSE-listed Polish retail landlord EPP reported earnings of €5.56 a share for the year ended December 31, 2020, exceeding the company’s guidance of between €4.75 and €5.25 a share. This, combined... 


Merafe Resources CEO Zanele Matlala.
Merafe loss decreases, electricity risk remains, logistics challenge intensifies
8th March 2021 By: Martin Creamer

Although the loss suffered by ferrochrome company Merafe Resources decreased in 2020, its electricity risk remains and its logistics challenges are intensifying. Merafe’s revenue and operating... 


BRYAN PERRIE
Keeping the floor clean, maintaining the joint sealant and filler and timeous repair of any damage will ensure a long life span of concrete floors
Correct concrete vital for industrial flooring
26th February 2021 By: Theresa Bhowan-Rajah

With the construction of industrial floors requiring concrete with characteristics entirely different from that of concrete for vertical structures, it is important to use the correct material in... 


RESILIENT INDUSTRY
The renewables sector is proving its resilience in the midst of a crisis
Rising demand underpins renewables’ importance
19th February 2021

As demand rises for more accessible renewable energy, the Africa Energy Indaba conference discussions are set to underscore various new avenues for innovative financing to steer Africa’s... 


TIPS encourages South Africa to leverage just transition imperatives already in place
18th February 2021 By: Marleny Arnoldi

According to Trade and Industrial Policy Strategies (TIPS), South Africa is in a position where it has a multitude of policies, processes and interventions that could be leveraged towards affecting... 


Oz profits increase on higher gold output and prices
18th February 2021 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Copper/gold miner Oz Minerals has reported a near 50% increase in underlying net profits after tax for the 2020 financial year, while net revenues increased by 235%. “2020 saw the Oz Minerals team... 


President Cyril Ramaphosa attends a sod-turning ceremony at the Tshwane Automotive Special Economic Zone in November 2019
Ramaphosa lauds progress at Tshwane Automotive SEZ
2nd February 2021 By: Donna Slater

Despite the “massive challenges” posed by the Covid-19 pandemic, South Africa President Cyril Ramaphosa, in visiting the newly established Tshwane Automotive Special Economic Zone (SEZ) on February... 


Oz Minerals gives the go-ahead at Carrapateena
Oz Minerals gives the go-ahead at Carrapateena
29th January 2021 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Copper/gold miner Oz Minerals has approved the block cave expansion at its Carrapateena operation in South Australia, while reporting increased production for the December quarter. MD Andrew Cole... 


Turkish automotive sector set for virtual trade meetings with South African importers
28th January 2021

Delegates from Turkey’s leading automotive parts manufacturers for passenger and commercial vehicles, trucks, trailers and buses are to embark on a round of virtual business-to-business meetings... 


Fortna Announces Rebrand Initiative Featuring New Logo and Website
26th January 2021 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Refreshed Branding Amplifies Company’s Ability to Deliver Solutions that Transform Distribution Fortna®, a leading global automation, engineering services and software company for warehousing and... 


A particular challenge was the lack of space in the basement for the use of normal Class 3 formwork.
AfriSam helps build solid foundation for Cape Town mixed-use development
19th January 2021 By: Simone Liedtke

Variable ground conditions at an upmarket mixed-use development in Cape Town has demanded some innovative solutions from contractor GVK-Siya Zama Construction and readymix specialist AfriSam. At... 


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