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Valves in use on a mine site
Collaborative approach, valve innovation improving performance
1st August 2025 By: Devina Haripersad

As mining operations extend into harsher and more remote environments in their search for new mineral discoveries, the role of high-performance, durable and locally made valves is becoming more... 


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Smarter valve design cuts downtime, reduces costs
1st August 2025 By: Devina Haripersad

Smarter design and better materials used to manufacture valves used in mining applications can make a significant difference in not only plant performance but also in overall mine operating costs... 


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Ecological solutions enable adaptable, long-term value
1st August 2025 By: Nadine Ramdass

Ecologically engineered wetlands and algae-based systems can play a significant role in managing acid mine drainage and sulphate-rich waters at active and legacy mining sites, while enabling... 


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Work begins on ambitious ‘whole-of-government’ services digitalisation plan
1st August 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

The South African government is embarking on a new five-year roadmap to deliver a unified and modernised ‘One Person, One Government, One Touch’ system that reshapes how citizens access essential... 


Intelligent technologies reshaping South Africa’s future
1st August 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

Artificial intelligence (AI), cloud computing and smart platforms are reshaping industries, moving beyond connectivity to building a truly intelligent and sustainable future, enabling industry... 


Local government may soon have no choice but to buy electric buses – MAN SA boss
1st August 2025 By: Irma Venter

A strong global push towards using fully electric buses in cities, coupled with South Africa’s lethargic progress – if any – towards clean fuel, may soon leave local city councils with no... 


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University of Western Cape associate professor
Rural communities and local government have a critical role to play in anchoring rural water innovation
1st August 2025

Innovative, decentralised water technologies are transforming access to water in rural South Africa. But without an institutional home in local government, these solutions risk fading once project... 


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Work begins on ambitious ‘whole-of-government’ services digitalisation plan
1st August 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

The South African government is embarking on a new five-year roadmap to deliver a unified and modernised ‘One Person, One Government, One Touch’ system that reshapes how citizens access essential... 


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Orlando eKhaya and Power Park projects, South Africa
1st August 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

The Orlando eKhaya and Power Park projects aim to deliver affordable basic services, promote sustainable transport, create green public spaces, tackle urban inequality and drive inclusive economic... 


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Gruyere gold mine underground project, Australia
1st August 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

A scoping study has outlined a sublevel cave underground mining option capable of sustaining the Gruyere mine’s production at scale. 


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Kasiya rutile/graphite project, Malawi – update
1st August 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Sovereign Metals has announced that the latest testwork on graphite from the project has delivered “highly successful” results. 


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Project Pele, US – update
1st August 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Work has started on the fabrication of the reactor core. 


Construction equipment on the way to the Reko Diq project
Reko Diq copper/gold project, Pakistan – update
1st August 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Fluor Corporation has received the final notice to proceed from Barrick Mining Corporation. 


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Sulphur Springs zinc/copper project, Australia – update
1st August 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Work on surface infrastructure and early-stage underground mining activities has started.  


Stockpile of copper/zinc at the woodlawn project
Woodlawn copper/zinc mine, Australia – update
1st August 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Develop Global has started concentrate shipments from the mine. 


Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau
dtic launches desk to support exporters impacted by US tariff hike
31st July 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (dtic) on July 31 announced the launch of an Export Support Desk to serve as a direct point of contact for companies affected by the imminent 30%... 


Patriot Battery Metals appoints Aline Côté to board
31st July 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX- and TSX-listed Patriot Battery Metals has appointed mining executive Aline Côté to its board of directors as an independent director. Côté brings more than 27 years of international... 


AMSA production plant
AMSA’s decarbonisation plans on hold while long steel crisis persists
31st July 2025 By: Darren Parker

Steelmaker ArcelorMittal South Africa (AMSA) is effectively putting its ambitious decarbonisation plans on hiatus while it figures out how to navigate the crisis surrounding the impending closure... 


NAACAM SHOW 2025 to be held in SA’s automotive industry hub for the first time
31st July 2025

It’s all systems go for the NAACAM SHOW 2025, the National Association of Automotive Component and Allied Manufacturers (NAACAM)’s showcase of South Africa’s automotive component manufacturing... 


Grant Isaac will take up the role of president and COO, effective September 1.
Cameco reshuffles executive ranks
31st July 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Canadian uranium major Cameco on Thursday announced a reshuffle of its executive team, while reporting strong second-quarter results as demand for nuclear power strengthened and its investment in... 


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Outa requests meeting with new Higher Education Minister over Setas
31st July 2025 By: Thabi Shomolekae

Following concerns of widespread governance failures in the sector education and training authorities and the lack of action on forensic reports, the Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse has requested a... 


WearCheck Technical Bulletin: CRUDE AWAKENING Part  2
WearCheck Technical Bulletin: CRUDE AWAKENING Part 2
31st July 2025

By: Rivendren Wayne Moodley – diagnostician, WearCheck (Virtual Showroom) In a world constantly in motion, where ambition shapes empires and innovation fuels the future, there exists a silent... 


A panel of experts in a Creamer Media-hosted webinar unpacks how South Africa’s renewable energy landscape is changing
Progress and barriers as South African energy market begins to shift
31st July 2025 By: Schalk Burger

South Africa's energy market is changing and becoming more diversified, but barriers and significant constraints also remain ahead on the journey to shape a reliable, inclusive, competitive and... 


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Logistical challenges, shortage of big contractors impacting construction in Africa – report
31st July 2025 By: Irma Venter

Logistical limitations and a lack of supply-chain capacity in the African construction market risk creating a barrier to investment, says a new report from global professional services firm Turner... 


Survey highlights gender discrimination, salary suspicion gap and perception problems in the supply chain profession
Survey highlights gender discrimination, salary suspicion gap and perception problems in the supply chain profession
31st July 2025

Coinciding with Women’s Month in South Africa, leading supply chain industry body SAPICS has shared the results of its latest survey on Women in Supply Chain Leadership. Both men and women... 


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B20 task force warns of global food system collapse without urgent action
30th July 2025 By: Darren Parker

The looming global food crisis is not hypothetical but a reality that needs to be urgently addressed, B20 Sustainable Food Systems and Agriculture Task Force chairperson Debra Mallowah has said.... 


President Cyril Ramaphosa
Budget, Eskom Bills passed by Parliament, Ramaphosa to sign off
30th July 2025 By: Thabi Shomolekae

After months of back and forth, the National Council of Provinces will send the 2025 Appropriation Bill to President Cyril Ramaphosa for assent, with only the Economic Freedom Fighters and the... 


Datacentrix wins Huawei IT Services Partner of the Year for the second consecutive year
Datacentrix wins Huawei IT Services Partner of the Year for the second consecutive year
30th July 2025

Datacentrix, a leading provider of high-performing and secure ICT solutions, has once again been recognised by Huawei as IT Services Partner of the Year, marking the second consecutive year the... 


MinRes hits production targets, says Onslow already cash positive
MinRes hits production targets, says Onslow already cash positive
30th July 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Australia's Mineral Resources (MinRes) met its full-year production and cost targets across all segments, boosted by strong output from its lithium and iron-ore assets, while initiating a board... 


Construction of accommodation facilities at the Nyanzaga project in Tanzania
Lycopodium awarded A$48m Nyanzaga EPCM contract
30th July 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Integrated engineering, project, construction and asset management company Lycopodium has been awarded A$48-million engineering, procurement and construction management (EPCM) contract for the... 


AI adoption is about people
AI adoption is about people
30th July 2025

By: Dr Bongani Andy Mabaso - Chief Technology Officer, Altron  Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues to dominate strategic agendas, but for organisations across the African continent and... 


Request for pre-qualification: New Electricity Transmission Projects – ITP Procurement Programme
Request for pre-qualification: New Electricity Transmission Projects – ITP Procurement Programme
30th July 2025

The Department of Electricity and Energy ("the Department") formally invites experienced and committed consortia to submit RFQ Responses to the Request for Pre-Qualification (RFQ) for new... 


Ozow unlocks real-time payments for merchants with Payshap Request
Ozow unlocks real-time payments for merchants with Payshap Request
30th July 2025

South African payments processing platform Ozow today announced the official launch of PayShap Request, a brand-new real-time payment feature now available to its extensive network of merchants.... 


A Cure for Measurement Headaches in Contract Manufacturing: A Perfect Prescription with VEGA
A Cure for Measurement Headaches in Contract Manufacturing: A Perfect Prescription with VEGA
30th July 2025

(Virtual Showroom)A contract manufacturing organisation (CMO) provides support to pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies in the manufacturing of medications, formulations, and substances.... 


Sanlam completes 3 MW solar PV plant at its Bellville head office
29th July 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Financial services provider Sanlam has unveiled a 3 MW solar PV plant at its Bellville head office, in Cape Town. The installation powers Sanlam’s Bellville campus, which significantly reduces its... 


SABS boardroom
Two SABS execs suspended pending investigations into alleged corruption, mismanagement
29th July 2025 By: Darren Parker

After months of whistleblower reports, investigations and lobbying, the South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) COO Lungelo Ntobongwana and chief corporate services officer (CCSO) Lizo Makele have... 


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Transnet Engineering unveils accredited material testing laboratory
29th July 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

State-owned Transnet Engineering (TE) launched its South African National Accreditation System- (Sanas-) accredited material testing laboratory at its Koedoespoort plant, on July 29. Initially... 


City of Tshwane Mayor Dr Nasiphi Moya
ActionSA launches govt tracker to monitor progress in Tshwane
29th July 2025 By: Thabi Shomolekae

ActionSA on Tuesday launched its Government Tracker tool to highlight what it described as “positive work” by City of Tshwane Mayor Dr Nasiphi Moya and her multiparty coalition, since she took... 


The BCCEI is a key enabler of labour stability in South Africa’s civil engineering sector, helping to drive infrastructure delivery through collaborative regulation
BCCEI drives stability and structure in civil engineering sector
29th July 2025

As South Africa intensifies its focus on infrastructure development to stimulate economic growth, the need for a robust and well-regulated civil engineering sector has never been more urgent. At... 


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Bain shuts scandal-tainted South African consulting business
29th July 2025 By: Bloomberg

Bain & Co. is closing down its consultancy business in Johannesburg, likely bringing to an end a years-long battle to try and restore its reputation in Africa’s biggest economy following a 2022... 


Powerline
Eskom’s legal challenge against traders raises questions over reform momentum
29th July 2025 By: Terence Creamer

Eskom has launched its long-threatened legal review of the regulator’s decision to grant licences in 2024 to five electricity traders, as well as a cross-border trading licence – a move that has... 


Supply chain innovators are charting a new healthcare future for Africa
Supply chain innovators are charting a new healthcare future for Africa
29th July 2025

At this year’s SAPICS Conference in Cape Town, a powerful healthcare-focused panel discussion spotlighted Africa’s emergence as a creator of health supply chain innovations with global potential.... 


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Rand Water talks medium-term infrastructure plans, notes maintenance disruption frustrations
29th July 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

Water utility Rand Water’s extensive months-long maintenance from May to July was a necessary disruption to increase capacity and resilience, while improving plant availability, reliability and... 


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