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Citi says deals from Gulf into Africa are keeping bankers busy
5th December 2024 By: Bloomberg

Rich investors from the Middle East are scouring Africa for deals in agricultural projects, critical minerals and renewable power, according to Citigroup. They’re looking at countries such as Kenya... 


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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TROTECH reaffirms its reputation as BTT’s tank builder of choice
29th November 2024

South Africa’s foremost independent bulk liquid and gas storage operator Bidvest Tank Terminals (BTT) continues to leverage bulk tank builder TROTECH’s formidable bulk tank design, procurement and... 


Shell's Alberton fuel depot
Shell pursuing ‘green’ initiatives at Alberton depot
28th November 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Oil and gas company Shell South Africa’s Alberton depot is pursuing sustainability through two projects, mainly, solar and battery power, and capacitation for biofuels, the company outlined during... 


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Namibia aims to raise $450m to boost power generation
20th November 2024 By: Bloomberg

Namibia’s state-owned electricity utility plans to raise $450-million by selling bonds in the country and raising development bank loans to help the southwest African nation boost power generation.... 


TotalEnergies, bp, Equinor and Shell to invest $500m to improve energy access in Africa, Asia
15th November 2024 By: Schalk Burger

Oil, gas and energy multinational companies TotalEnergies, bp, Equinor and Shell have made a $500-million joint investment commitment to create positive energy access impact for people in key... 


Europa Metals now a cash shell
13th November 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Aim-listed Europa Metals reported on Wednesday that it had completed the previously announced disposal of the Toral zinc/lead/silver project, in Spain, to Denarius Metals. The company has been... 


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Mero floating production storage and offloading project – Libra block, Brazil – update
8th November 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Production has started at Mero-3, in the presalt area of the Santos basin. 


South African oil group seeks to amend new law to woo investors
4th November 2024 By: Bloomberg

Some oil explorers are “not satisfied” with South Africa’s long-awaited rules for the industry that were signed into law last month by President Cyril Ramaphosa, according to a lobby group. The... 


Tanzania building grid interconnector with Zambia to help mitigate power crisis
21st October 2024 By: Reuters

Tanzania is building a grid interconnector with Zambia to help assist in mitigating a drought-driven power crisis, Tanzania's deputy prime minister said at the Singapore International Energy Week... 


WearCheck Technical Bulletin 91 – Sliding through time Part 4 of 4
17th October 2024

( Virtual Showroom )In part three of Lubrication from Stone Age to Modern Age (Technical Bulletin 90), we glided through a mere 20 years of fascinating lubrication history and left off towards the... 


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Côté is likely the start of a new mining district – Iamgold
16th October 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

Canadian mining company Iamgold is optimistic that its newly established Côté mine may herald the beginning of a new mining district, as exploration results indicate the potential connection... 


Lift-off of the Falcon Heavy rocket carrying Europa Clipper
Nasa probe, to investigate if another world could harbour life, successfully launched
15th October 2024 By: Rebecca Campbell

The US National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s (Nasa’s) latest deep space probe, Europa Clipper, successfully lifted off early Monday evening, South African time. It was launched on a... 


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Surat Gas Project North, Australia
11th October 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

The project is expected to contribute an estimated 22 400 bbl/d of oil equivalent at peak production. 


Coal expansion helps lure insurers back to producer Whitehaven
Coal expansion helps lure insurers back to producer Whitehaven
10th October 2024 By: Bloomberg

Whitehaven Coal, one of Australia’s largest coal producers, shelved a planned special purpose vehicle originally intended to provide in-house insurance after finding external insurers willing to... 


Chevron to sell assets worth $6.5bn to Canadian Natural Resources
7th October 2024 By: Reuters

Chevron is selling its assets in Athabasca Oil Sands and Duvernay Shale to Canadian Natural Resources for $6.5-billion, the oil giant said on Monday as it puts in motion its divestiture plan. The... 


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Ruwais liquefied natural gas project, United Arab Emirates
4th October 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

The project is set to be the first liquefied natural gas export facility in the Middle East and Africa region to run on clean energy. 


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Virginia gas project, South Africa – update
27th September 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

The Virginia plant has resumed liquefied natural gas production after yearly maintenance of the entire plant. 


Ayanda Holo: President of TV BRICS AFRICA
Hydrogen fuel cells: the path to a sustainable future
26th September 2024

In recent years, the global energy landscape has been rapidly evolving, with hydrogen emerging as a key player in transitioning to sustainable energy sources. 


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Mantashe hails competition approval of CEF’s Sapref acquisition
20th September 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Mineral Resources and Energy Minister Gwede Mantashe has welcomed the Competition Commission’s approval of the Central Energy Fund’s (CEF's) application to acquire the South African Petroleum... 


A police version of the Bushcat
SA defence group has launched three vehicles on to the market
20th September 2024 By: Rebecca Campbell

South African private-sector defence group Milkor has launched three vehicles at the Africa Aerospace and Defence 2024 exhibition, being held at Air Force Base Waterkloof, in Centurion, just south... 


To build BTT’s 18 new bulk-storage tanks, TROTECH deployed its innovative reverse building method
TROTECH reaffirms its reputation as BTT’s tank builder of choice
17th September 2024

Bidvest Tank Terminals (BTT), South Africa’s foremost independent bulk liquid and gas storage operator in South Africa, continues to leverage TROTECH’s formidable bulk tank design, procurement and... 


An image of the N2 following its repair
Road reconstruction completed ahead of schedule
13th September 2024 By: Nadine Ramdass

Multidisciplinary professional engineering firm Zimile Consulting Engineers completed reconstruction of the N2 highway, between Durban, in KwaZulu-Natal, and Cape Town, in the Western Cape, a month... 


Resources Watch
Resources Watch
12th September 2024

This week: BMG celebrates 50th at Electra Mining Africa 2024; Shell showcases sustainable energy solutions at Electra Mining and, Castrol unveils new logo, strategy as it celebrates 125th anniversary 


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Aramco, Trafigura said to compete for Shell South Africa assets
6th September 2024 By: Bloomberg

Saudi Aramco, Abu Dhabi National Oil Co and commodities trader Trafigura are among suitors competing to buy Shell’s service stations in South Africa, according to people familiar with the matter.... 


Sherry Duhe
Santos CFO change throws spotlight on top job succession
5th September 2024 By: Reuters

Australian energy giant Santos has appointed former Woodside and Newcrest senior executive Sherry Duhe as its finance chief, the company said on Thursday amid rising market speculation about a... 


Dr Vladimir Guterman
Hydrogen fuel cells: the path to a sustainable future
2nd September 2024

In recent years, the global energy landscape has been rapidly evolving, with hydrogen emerging as a key player in transitioning to sustainable energy sources. Hydrogen stands out as a promising... 


Image of a  KSB MagnoChem pump
New magnetic drive pump system improves safety and is more efficient
30th August 2024

Magnetic drive pumps are generally used in industries that handle hazardous or highly valuable liquids, where the prevention of leakage is paramount. Traditionally, mechanical seals are used in the... 


Image of workers in factory manufacturing rubber linings for pumps
Rubber linings save pump costs
30th August 2024

Pumps that handle large particles are prone to wear and frequent downtime as a result of particle abrasion. Using rubber linings in these pumps has shown cost savings on components and maintenance,... 


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Fifth annual cidb ERWIC Awards recognise catalysts for change in construction industry
30th August 2024

The Construction Industry Development Board (cidb) hosted its prestigious Empowerment and Recognition of Women in Construction (ERWIC) Awards on August 22, 2024, in Sandton, north of Johannesburg.... 


Legislative support needed to boost industry
30th August 2024

Within the last few months, the South African oil and gas industry has encountered both positive and negative impacts, however, inadequate legislative support presents a major hurdle, says energy... 


Electra Mining Africa 2024: Where inspiration and innovation meet
Electra Mining Africa 2024: Where inspiration and innovation meet
29th August 2024

In the dynamic and ever-evolving mining industry, staying ahead of the latest innovations and trends is crucial. Oil and gas multinational Shell understands the importance of balancing operational... 


Namibia aims to finalise sovereign wealth fund in 2025
28th August 2024 By: Reuters

Namibia's government plans to complete the establishment of its sovereign wealth fund in 2025, when it also expects its first offshore oil project to be approved, the southern African country's... 


The winners of the cidb ERWIC Awards
Fifth cidb ERWIC Awards recognise catalysts for change in construction industry
23rd August 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

This year’s Empowerment and Recognition of Women in Construction (ERWIC) Awards, hosted by the Construction Industry Development Board (cidb) on August 22, highlighted the importance of diversity... 


Women still facing many challenges in the workplace – panel
Women still facing many challenges in the workplace – panel
21st August 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

While some strides have been made to increase the participation of women in business, gender parity is still way below the level it should be in the country, as is women’s participation in... 


Women in Business: Pioneering progress
Women in Business: Pioneering progress
16th August 2024

The increasing presence of women in business is driving innovation, sustainability and operational excellence. Oil and gas multinational company Shell recognises the critical role that women play... 


Image of the Virginia gas project
Virginia gas project, South Africa – update
16th August 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Renergen's liquid helium production train is now fully operational. 


Shell to invest in phase 2 of Surat gas project in Australia
Shell to invest in phase 2 of Surat gas project in Australia
12th August 2024 By: Reuters

Shell plans to invest in the second phase of development at joint venture Arrow Energy's Surat gas project in Queensland, Australia, the global energy giant said on Monday. The second phase of... 


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With rotary curing, the product is slowly rotated, preventing resin accumulation and ensuring even distribution
Company advances electric motor curing
9th August 2024 By: Simone Liedtke

Johannesburg-based engineering firm Tulip Technique’s Tulip rotary curing oven offers an advanced solution for the post-vacuum pressure impregnation (VPI) curing of electric motors, particularly... 


Location map of the Jaguar nickel project
Jaguar nickel sulphide project, Brazil – update
9th August 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Centaurus Metals has announced a significant increase in the size and confidence levels of the mineral resource. 


Image of a KSB MagnoChem pump
Magnetic drive pump safety in spotlight
8th August 2024

A system to enhance the safety and performance of magnetic drive pumps used in the local petrochemical, chemical and general industry markets has been launched. Magnetic drive pumps are used in... 


The Sapref refinery
Shell, BP to pay operational costs to buyer of South Africa's Sapref refinery
6th August 2024 By: Reuters

South African units of Shell and BP will pay around $15-million to State-run Central Energy Fund (CEF) for operational costs at Sapref refinery that the oil firms are selling to the government, a... 


Centaurus ups Jaguar resource estimate
6th August 2024 By: Darren Parker

Australia-listed Centaurus Metals has announced a significant increase in both the size and confidence levels of the mineral resource for its flagship 100%-owned Jaguar nickel sulphide project in... 


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