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Maersk gives South African exporters a preview of its Cape Town cold storage facility
29th May 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Global integrated logistics company Maersk invited existing and potential customers in South Africa to visit its Belcon Logistics Park, in Cape Town, for a preview of the upcoming cold store... 


Glencore to supply cobalt feedstock to Australia's Kwinana refinery
Glencore to supply cobalt feedstock to Australia's Kwinana refinery
29th May 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Australia's Cobalt Blue has signed a three-year deal with commodities giant Glencore to supply up to half of the feedstock required for its Kwinana Cobalt Refinery (KCR). Under the agreement,... 


A panel of speakers discuss the need to invest in technologies and infrastructure to boost agricultural exports
South Africa’s agriculture sector geared to respond to global risks
29th May 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

South Africa’s agriculture sector is no novice when it comes to global risk mitigation and adapting export procedures according to market standards, Agricultural Business Chamber of South Africa... 


Water reuse & recovery - a lifeline for SA’s mining sector
29th May 2025

With many of South Africa's mining sites located in water-scarce regions, efficient water reuse is becoming a question of survival for mines. Efficient water reuse is a crucial strategy for... 


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Intelligent energy management: How businesses can unlock strategic savings through energy arbitrage
29th May 2025

For South Africa’s high-energy sectors, such as manufacturing, food processing, commercial estates, industrial operations and hospitality, energy is more than just a line item. It is a growing risk. 


SQM feeds global lithium glut with record-high sales volume
29th May 2025 By: Bloomberg

SQM sold record amounts of lithium in the first quarter, despite prices languishing at multiyear lows as one of the world’s top producers of the battery metal counts on low costs to grow market... 


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Lawmakers updated on plans to procure first independent transmission projects
28th May 2025 By: Terence Creamer

The Independent Power Producer (IPP) Office has confirmed that a request for qualification will be issued in July in preparation for the first phase of the procurement of independent transmission... 


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Schneider Electric launches 2025 Go Green competition
28th May 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Energy management and automation company Schneider Electric is inviting students and young entrepreneurs to present innovative, affordable and sustainable energy solutions for its 2025 Go Green... 


Schneider Electric Launches 2025 Go Green Competition – SEED funding, mentorship and training up for grabs
Schneider Electric Launches 2025 Go Green Competition – SEED funding, mentorship and training up for grabs
28th May 2025

Schneider Electric , the global leader in energy management and automation, and recognised sustainability leader, has officially opened registrations for its global Go Green Competition, inviting... 


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Localised inverter-integrated transformer solution unveiled
27th May 2025

South African manufacturer, repairer, and distributor of electro-mechanical equipment, ACTOM says it has debuted a breakthrough in renewable-energy integration with its localised... 


Infrastructure SA unveils its seven priority projects for 2025/26
Infrastructure SA unveils its seven priority projects for 2025/26
27th May 2025 By: Irma Venter

Infrastructure South Africa (ISA) has unveiled the seven projects it has selected under Bid Window 1 for priority project preparation. The list was announced at the Sustainable Infrastructure... 


One of Goldplat's recovery plants
Goldplat notes some positive steps despite lower third-quarter profits
27th May 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Aim-listed Goldplat, which has gold recovery operations in South Africa and Ghana, has reported an operating profit of £694 000 for the quarter ended March 31 – the third quarter of its 2025... 


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Infrastructure SA preparing 34 projects to come to the market before end-2026
26th May 2025 By: Irma Venter

Infrastructure South Africa (ISA) is currently preparing and packaging 34 projects with an estimated capital value of R259-billion, says ISA acting head Mameetse Masemola, with these projects... 


EV charging station.
DBSA invests R100m into EV charging station company
26th May 2025 By: Terence Creamer

The Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) has made a R100-million equity investment into electric vehicle (EV) charging station company CHARGE, which aims to develop a network of ultra-fast... 


Indonesia backtracks on coal phaseout
26th May 2025 By: Reuters

Indonesia plans to add 69.5 GW of power capacity by the end of 2034, much of it from renewable sources, but still expects to add new coal-fired power plants, the Energy Ministry said on Monday.... 


Tim Hodgson
Canada's new Energy Minister vows to speed up permitting, reset industry relations
26th May 2025 By: Reuters

Canada's new Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson vowed to speed up the permitting process for major projects on Friday, in a speech welcomed by oil and gas executives eager to see Ottawa reset... 


Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe
Mantashe wants newly launched SANPC to lead oil refining revival
23rd May 2025 By: Terence Creamer

Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe has indicated that he wants the newly launched South African National Petroleum Company (SANPC) to play a central role in reviving domestic... 


In addition to antimony, the site is expected to produce gold and contribute to the environmental cleanup of the historic mining district.
Perpetua seeks $2bn Exim loan for Idaho project
23rd May 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Gold and antimony project developer Perpetua Resources said on Friday it had submitted a formal application to the Export-Import Bank of the United States (Exim) for up to $2-billion in debt... 


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From nearly empty six months ago, Vaal dam brims after heavy rains
23rd May 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

In less than six months, the water storage level of South Africa’s Vaal dam surged from less than 30% capacity in December to overflowing, prompting the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) to... 


Tetra Pak’s advanced Mozzarella production line arrives in Southern Africa
Tetra Pak’s advanced Mozzarella production line arrives in Southern Africa
23rd May 2025

State-of-the-art line for cheese manufacturers The global mozzarella market is booming, and Southern African dairy producers now have access to cutting-edge technology to capitalise on this growing... 


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From nearly empty six months ago, Vaal dam brims after heavy rains
23rd May 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

In less than six months, the water storage level of South Africa’s Vaal dam surged from less than 30% capacity in December to overflowing, prompting the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) to... 


Early works construction started in the first quarter of 2025.
Reko Diq copper/gold project, Pakistan
23rd May 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Reko Diq is one of the world’s biggest undeveloped copper/gold deposits. It will be a multigenerational mine with a life of at least 37 years.  


Water Under Pressure: The Battle for Reliable Supply in South Africa’s Biggest Cities
Water Under Pressure: The Battle for Reliable Supply in South Africa’s Biggest Cities
22nd May 2025

(Virtual Showroom) Water is the lifeblood of any major city. It fuels industries, sustains households, and is integral to sanitation and public health. In South Africa’s large metropolitan... 


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Tharisa remains confident of prospects, despite lower interim financial performance
22nd May 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

JSE-listed Tharisa has recorded a 45% year-on-year decrease in earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation to $43.8-million and a 78.9% year-on-year decrease in net profit to... 


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New ways to power data centres
21st May 2025

The data centre industry is rapidly expanding, with the industry in Africa projected to exceed $3-billion by 2025, fuelled by the increasing demand for cloud computing, e-commerce, and digital... 


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Eskom issues invitation to tender for construction of a green hydrogen facility
21st May 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

State-owned utility Eskom has issued an invitation to tender (ITT) for the construction of a pilot renewable green hydrogen facility (RHF) at its Research, Testing and Development (RT&D) unit, in... 


Image of Nitraweld nitrogen generator and ball-and-tube flow meters
Innovative laser welding technology now available
21st May 2025

Laser welding is said to represent the most significant advancement in welding technology in nearly 80 years, asserts local and international supplier of nitrogen for tyre inflation and on-site... 


Sovereign signs power supply MoU
21st May 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

ASX-listed Sovereign Metals has entered into a nonbinding memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) to ensure the long-term supply of electricity... 


A copper and cobalt mine in the DRC
China's CMOC calls on Congo to lift cobalt export ban, sources say
21st May 2025 By: Reuters

China's CMOC Group, the world's top cobalt mining company, called on Democratic Republic of Congo last week to lift a ban on exports of the battery metal, which is currently due to expire next... 


The crushing and screening circuit at Blackjack.
Native Minerals targets first gold from Blackjack in Q3
21st May 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed Native Mineral Resources advancing towards first gold production at its Blackjack project in Queensland, with site commissioning set to begin in late May and mining activities scheduled... 


Scatec executive VP for sub-Saharan Africa Alberto Gambacorta
Carbon tax policy signals shift in climate, energy landscape – Scatec
21st May 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

With South Africa’s revamped carbon tax policy due to come into effect in 2026, the country’s climate and energy landscapes are expected to undergo a decisive shift, says renewable-energy firm... 


Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe
Platinum, manganese, iron-ore, coal, chrome ore deemed ‘high-critical minerals’ for South Africa
20th May 2025 By: Darren Parker

Whereas every mineral is found to be critical for various reasons, the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources’ (DMPR’s) Critical Minerals and Metals Strategy has identified platinum,... 


Giyani ships battery-grade manganese to potential offtakers
20th May 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

TSX-listed Giyani Metals has made the first shipment of high-purity manganese oxide (HPMO) samples, from its demonstration plant in Johannesburg, to multiple potential offtakers for testing and... 


The APC of the IRP
The APC of the IRP
20th May 2025

By: Kobus Vermeulen - Direct Sales Executive, Process Automation at Schneider Electric South Africa’s newest iteration of its Integrated Resource Plan (IRP 2023) serves as a strategic blueprint to... 


Watch a video in which Engineering News speaks to RMS chief commercial officer Frikkie Malan about data-driven utility metering at Enlit Africa 2025, in Cape Town.
How RMS is powering data-driven utilities in a complex energy future
20th May 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

In a rapidly evolving utilities landscape, where energy diversification, environmental performance and operational efficiency intersect, data is fast becoming the most critical asset. At the heart... 


Watch a video in which Engineering News speaks to ProRisk principal process safety specialist Erick Kirsten about evolving operational risks at Enlit Africa 2025, in Cape Town.
Evolving operational risk management for a cleaner, safer industrial future
20th May 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

As industries accelerate their transition to cleaner technologies, managing the associated operational risks becomes increasingly complex and vital. Operational risk management company ProRisk, a... 


Engineering News speaks to WEG Africa CEO Eduardo Werninghause at Enlit Africa 2025, in Cape Town, about WEG’s presence in Africa
WEG showcases its African presence at Enlit Africa 2025
20th May 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Global electric products manufacturer WEG has over 40 years of presence in Africa, particularly in South Africa, and is proudly showcasing its offerings in the energy, power, water and wastewater... 


An image showing Hydrox's DEFT test unit
Hydrox nearing commercialisation of hydrogen technology, opportunities abound for saving curtailed energy
19th May 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Hydrogen technology company Hydrox Holdings is progressing the development of its pioneer Divergent-Electrode-Flow-Through (DEFT) hydrogen technology, a membrane-less electrolyser, with the company... 


Potatoes on ground
Standard Bank agriculture expert says now is the time for tangible AfCFTA progress
19th May 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The increasing trade turmoil globally has emphasised the need and urgency to capture the intra-Africa trade opportunity that is the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), Standard Bank... 


 IMPOWER business development executive Matthew Cruise
Opinion: Eskom’s solar clampdown - A risk to renewables and business confidence
16th May 2025

In this article, IMPOWER business development executive Matthew Cruise writes that Eskom's recent push to register all grid-tied solar systems has sparked controversy in South Africa's solar... 


Low-power IHP heat pump smart geyser launched by partnership
16th May 2025 By: Schalk Burger

A 200 ℓ integrated heat pump (IHP) geyser, developed by alternative and renewable power solutions company Power4Less, uses 600 W of power an hour. It uses nano heat pumping technology and uses only... 


An aerial view of a house and spaza shop in Katlehong, Gauteng, where the LUXE system is operating.
Township entrepreneurs begin adopting plug-and-play solar solution
16th May 2025 By: Terence Creamer

The market for a pioneering solar-battery solution tailored to meet the needs of informal businesses such as spaza shops, salons, tailors, mechanics and restaurants operating in South Africa’s... 


Closed-loop green hydrogen project announced in East London IDZ
Closed-loop green hydrogen project announced in East London IDZ
16th May 2025

A request for proposal (RFP) process has been launched to inform the front-end engineering design (FEED) study for a fully integrated green hydrogen project at the East London Industrial... 


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