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Gauteng water crisis won’t be solved without infrastructure and demand interventions
6th December 2024 By: Natasha Odendaal

Gauteng, South Africa’s most populous province and economic hub, eagerly anticipates a significant inflow of additional water in 2028 from the second phase of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project... 


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Automation and monitoring system for crushers
5th December 2024

Digital monitoring and automation for crushers and screens can help improve the performance and longevity of crushers used in mining operations. The Sandvik Digital Assistant (SAM) has been... 


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Enel Green Power looks to augment its South African footprint
5th December 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

As it marks a decade in the region, renewable energy company Enel Green Power Southern Africa is looking to bolster its footprint here, with a keen focus on skills development and capitalising on... 


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Admixtures improve concrete performance in water-related applications
5th December 2024

Water-retaining structures such as water treatment plants and storage reservoirs strength and durability from concrete and admixtures can help enhance the performance of concrete, making it last... 


Huawei Digital Power Sub-Saharan Africa Region President Xia Hesheng,
Huawei six-dimensions of reliability addressing Africa’s utility PV & ESS challenges
5th December 2024

The 2024 Huawei Sub-Saharan Africa Utility Solar & BESS Summit was proudly held in in Cape Town, South Africa. Over 130 delegates from over 80 developers, EPC firms, customers, partners, power grid... 


Paladin restarts Langer Heinrich plant following shutdown
5th December 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

Australia-based uranium producer Paladin Energy has reported that the Langer Heinrich Mine (LHM) plant, in Namibia, has been restarted following the planned November shutdown. During the shutdown,... 


Kraftblock co-founder and CEO Dr Martin Schichtel.
Mines urged to fill renewables gaps with green electrons from on-site waste heat
5th December 2024 By: Martin Creamer

Mines using renewable energy are being encouraged to harvest and store heat wasted during minerals processing and to then use its green electrons to close renewables intermittency gaps that come... 


Eskom Group CEO Dan Marokane
Eskom outlines ‘aspirational’ generation vision in meeting with lawmakers
4th December 2024 By: Terence Creamer

Eskom Group CEO Dan Marokane has outlined an “aspirational” and largely unfunded new generation project pipeline to progressively replace its aged and polluting coal fleet. Having previously... 


New study shows how batteries could reduce energy costs for commercial, industrial users
4th December 2024 By: Darren Parker

In a newly released study, climate and energy strategy advisory firm Meridian Economics has determined that optimally sized batteries offer immediate opportunities for many commercial and... 


Prime warehouse/factory space for rent in Dube Trade Port Special Economic Zone (SEZ)
Prime warehouse/factory space for rent in Dube Trade Port Special Economic Zone (SEZ)
4th December 2024

Situated within Dube Trade Port Special Economic Zone (SEZ) and adjacent to King Shaka International Airport, the newly available warehouse/factory and office facility at 14 Mzimkhulu Drive, La... 


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Lucara sets 2025 sales guidance at up to 420 000 ct
4th December 2024 By: Darren Parker

Diamond producer Lucara Diamond Corp expects to sell between 400 000 ct and 420 000 ct in 2025 for a total diamond revenue of $195-million to $225-million. CEO William Lamb said in an operational... 


Political parties react to surprise drop in GDP
Political parties react to surprise drop in GDP
3rd December 2024 By: Thabi Shomolekae

The Democratic Alliance (DA) pointed out that the country’s third quarter GDP performance is impetus to urgently accelerate the economic reforms South Africa needs, with ActionSA saying the... 


Dr Beyers Naude local municipality progresses electricity programme
3rd December 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Dr Beyers Naude local municipality (DBNLM) in the Eastern Cape has, to date, achieved all of the goals of the municipality’s electricity programme. This was noted during a visit by Electricity and... 


Engen Launches Menstrual Care Campaign to Empower Female Learners
Engen Launches Menstrual Care Campaign to Empower Female Learners
3rd December 2024

In a drive to support young female learners, Engen has launched a new menstrual care campaign that provides girls in need with reusable sanitary pads. Teaming up with the Komani Foundation and... 


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GDP contracts by 0.3% in the third quarter
3rd December 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

South Africa’s GDP decreased by 0.3% in the third quarter, following an increase of 0.3% in the second quarter. The agriculture, forestry and fishing industry decreased by 28.8%, contributing -0.7... 


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Rio Tinto, Imperial College London launch centre to support global energy transition
3rd December 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Metals and mining corporation Rio Tinto and Imperial College London have launched the Rio Tinto Centre for Future Materials, as part of a programme aimed at accelerating the development of new... 


Sungrow Southern Africa Announces Principal Sponsorship of powerelec Nigeria Exhibition 2025
Sungrow Southern Africa Announces Principal Sponsorship of powerelec Nigeria Exhibition 2025
3rd December 2024

Sungrow Southern Africa is proud to announce its role as the Principal Sponsor for the powerelec Nigeria Exhibition 2025, set to take place from January 13-15, 2025, at the Landmark Centre,... 


Platinum metals support every step of the green hydrogen fuel cell economy.
Platinum demand outlook lifted higher by series of new global hydrogen fuel cell buildouts
2nd December 2024 By: Martin Creamer

The outlook for platinum group metals (PGM) demand has been uplifted by a series of new developments in the field of platinum-catalysed green hydrogen generation as well as concomitant fuel cell... 


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CrossBoundary Energy secures $140m to scale African renewable-energy portfolio
2nd December 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Mauritius-headquartered CrossBoundary Energy, which provides financed renewable-led power solutions to African enterprises, has secured a $140-million senior debt commitment from Standard Bank of... 


SAPVIA expects bright year ahead for solar energy
29th November 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

A recent report by the International Energy Agency (IEA) states that the growth in demand for electricity in 2024 and 2025 is forecast to be among the highest levels in the past two decades. They... 


Tharisa mine.
Downstream beneficiation investment starting to show commercial results – Tharisa
29th November 2024 By: Martin Creamer

Investment in downstream beneficiation is starting to pay dividends and to show real commercial results, says Tharisa CEO Phoevos Pouroulis. “We sold our first commercial chrome alloy to an... 


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Multotec launches R100m screening media factory to boost efficiency, production capacity
29th November 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

Metallurgy and process engineering company Multotec recently completed construction of its new R100-million screening media factory to consolidate its South African injection-moulded polyurethane... 


Fossil fuel and renewable energy infrastructure
Energy transition is accelerating, but fossil fuel emissions to overshoot targets by 50%
29th November 2024 By: Schalk Burger

While the new climate finance goal of $300-billion a year from developed nations to support developing nations' energy transition by 2035, and the aim to mobilise an additional $1.3-trillion a year... 


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Reducing dust emissions during material transfer
29th November 2024

Advanced transfer chutes help industrial operations comply with environmental regulations while reducing emissions risks to workers, local communities, and ecosystems. Weba Chute Systems designs... 


South Africa’s third battery bidding round attracts 33 project submissions
South Africa’s third battery bidding round attracts 33 project submissions
29th November 2024 By: Terence Creamer

A total of 33 bids have been submitted for South Africa’s latest bidding round for 616 MW/2 464 MWh of utility-scale battery storage capacity that is being procured across five pre-selected... 


Dam owners required to register their dams within two months
29th November 2024 By: Natasha Odendaal

Owners of unregistered dams meeting the criteria for classification as a dam with a safety risk have two months to undertake the dam registration process to ensure dam safety compliance. This... 


CleanTech Lithium taps Tony Esplin as CEO ahead of 2025 ASX listing
CleanTech Lithium taps Tony Esplin as CEO ahead of 2025 ASX listing
29th November 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

Explorer and developer CleanTech Lithium has announced the appointment of Australian national Tony Esplin as CEO designate. His appointment comes as the company sets its sights on an ASX listing in... 


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New gearbox service and repair centre expands access
29th November 2024

In an attempt to address market gaps and enhance service offering in the African market, specialist drive and control technologies company SEW-EURODRIVE South Africa has begun construction of a new... 


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National programme endorses adoption of sustainable practices
29th November 2024 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

National industry support programme The National Cleaner Production Centre South Africa (NCPC-SA) emphasises that more concerted efforts must be taken to help industries become more... 


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Firm lauds government’s reducing hurdles for less sensitive projects
29th November 2024

Global consultancy SRK Consulting lauds the significant efforts aimed at reducing the environmental hurdles for lower sensitivity renewable-energy projects. In a move to support the development of... 


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Rentals boost flexibility, sustainability
29th November 2024 By: Lynne Davies

Renting International Organization for Standardization (ISO) tanks is becoming an increasingly popular option for bulk liquid storage and transport, as it provides a cost-effective, flexible... 


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Coal ash liability can be asset for multiple industries
29th November 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

While State-owned electricity utility Eskom produces more than 34-million tons of coal ash a year, only 7% to 10% is beneficiated, with the remaining material accumulating in dumps scattered across... 


Repair work starts on Lesotho Highlands Water Project tunnel
29th November 2024 By: Natasha Odendaal

Progress is being made on the maintenance and repair of the Lesotho Highlands water tunnel, which was shut down more than a month ago to undertake the critical work that will ensure the... 


Volkswagen rolls out electric tractors in Rwanda
29th November 2024 By: Irma Venter

Volkswagen Group Africa (VWA) has announced the start of operations of a modern farming pilot project in Gashora, Rwanda, that will see the roll-out of specially developed VW-badged electric... 


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Alcohol Breathalysers (Pty) Ltd
29th November 2024

Digital breathalyser supplier Alcohol Breathalysers was established in 2004 with the aim to make available reliable, affordable and accurate digital breathalysers to ensure that all businesses and... 


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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... 


Africa poised for transition-based investment opportunities
29th November 2024

Africa’s energy transition presents one of the most significant investment opportunities globally as the continent strives to improve electricity access while prioritising decarbonisation.... 


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Port of Ngqura liquefied natural gas import terminal, South Africa
29th November 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Transnet National Ports Authority is proposing to build a liquefied natural gas import terminal that will provide natural gas importation infrastructure bulk services. 


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Ghosla and Kamod pumped-storage projects, India
29th November 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

The project entails the development of two pumped-storage projects in Maharashtra. 


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Alcántara II reversible hydroelectric pumpstation, Spain
29th November 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Iberdrola plans to build a hydroelectric pumpstation, which will be able to generate more than 1 000 additional gigawatt hours a year using the same water resources. 


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Dalgaranga gold project, Australia – update
29th November 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Spartan Resources has secured all the necessary regulatory approvals to start underground mining and processing operations at the site. 


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Rook 1 uranium project, Canada – update
29th November 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

NexGen Energy has announced a significant milestone in the federal environmental assessment for the project. 


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Coal ash liability can be asset for multiple industries
29th November 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

While State-owned electricity utility Eskom produces more than 34-million tons of coal ash a year, only 7% to 10% is beneficiated, with the remaining material accumulating in dumps scattered across... 


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