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Sars grants special permission for fuel imports to mitigate shortages at airports
15th October 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The South African Revenue Service (Sars) Commissioner has granted special permission for the importation of kerosene fuel from October 21, this year to October 20, 2025. The special permission is... 


The Super Hero Yellow, Saving the Crude Tank Day by Day!
The Super Hero Yellow, Saving the Crude Tank Day by Day!
15th October 2024

The silent guardian of crude oil storage is often overlooked. Under the large expanse of a storage tank lies a critical function: level measurement. This seems like a fairly simple task, but it’s... 


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Central banks remain keen buyers of gold, representatives tell bullion conference
15th October 2024 By: Reuters

Central banks remain keen buyers of gold to diversify their reserves for financial or strategic reasons, representatives of three central banks told the London Bullion Market Association's annual... 


Mosaic expects Florida facilities to return to full production soon
15th October 2024 By: Bloomberg

Fertiliser maker Mosaic said on Monday that its Florida facilities are expected to return to full production capacity over the coming days after being idled due to Hurricane Milton. Milton, which... 


Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa
As Eskom confirms 2 GW renewables plan, role of tariffs in funding roll-out comes into focus
14th October 2024 By: Terence Creamer

Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa has expressed confidence that tariff and non-tariff solutions can be found to ensure that Eskom is able to meet the obligations set by the... 


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Rand Water warns of worsening, critically low water supply in Gauteng
14th October 2024 By: Natasha Odendaal

Bulk water supplier Rand Water is extracting water at the maximum volumes allowed by its Department of Water and Sanitation-issued extraction licence amid high water demand and is left with no... 


Mosaic says fertilizer waste facility's water entered Tampa Bay after Hurricane Milton
14th October 2024 By: Reuters

Mosaic said on Friday that water supporting the chemical company's storage of a waste byproduct from fertilizer manufacturing in Florida probably made its way into Tampa Bay following a downpour... 


Anglo American Platinum CEO Craig Miller
PGMs to have long-term future despite short-term challenges
11th October 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

Despite having important applications in sectors such as electronics, technology and jewellery, PGMs have faced significant challenges as a sector, which are expected to persist over the short... 


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Importance of timeous desilting highlighted
11th October 2024

A significant build-up of silt in water storage facilities reduces storage capacity, risking overflow and severe environmental damage. Specialty dewatering pump company Integrated Pump Rental (IPR)... 


The case for supporting local
The case for supporting local
11th October 2024

By: Karen Keylock - National Retail Services Manager at Nedbank Commercial Banking The world has been a global village for decades. Then came the Covid-19 pandemic, which highlighted the risks and... 


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SPS selected to provide renewable-energy solution for significant Limpopo water supply project
11th October 2024 By: Natasha Odendaal

The Lebalelo Water User Association (LWUA) has selected asset management company Sustainable Power Solutions (SPS) as the preferred bidder to deliver a renewable-energy solution for the first stage... 


SPS selected as preferred bidder to provide renewable energy for Lebalelo Water User Association’s transformative water infrastructure development programme
SPS selected as preferred bidder to provide renewable energy for Lebalelo Water User Association’s transformative water infrastructure development programme
11th October 2024

Sustainable Power Solutions (SPS), a leading asset management company in the renewable energy sector, has been selected as the preferred bidder for a significant contract by the Lebalelo Water User... 


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Specialised skills demanded by evolving industry standards
11th October 2024 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Noting the significant mining developments taking place in West Africa and the requirement for new mines to comply with the Global Industry Standard on Tailings Management (GISTM), global... 


A representative from Transnet and Petredec sat a table with contracts in front of them at an official signing ceremony
LPG rail line construction on track
11th October 2024

Global liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) value chain company Petredec and South Africa’s State-owned logistics company Transnet announced a ground-breaking rail freight solution last month, that is set... 


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How DigiMine is building next generation of tech-savvy, socially aware mining engineers
11th October 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

As the global mining industry increasingly adopts technology, such as AI and automation, partnerships between academia and industry are poised to play a pivotal role in ensuring the continuous... 


Selling Mutlu, stabilising Hesto key as Metair moves towards new strategy
11th October 2024 By: Irma Venter

Selling the troubled Mutlu battery business in Türkiye and continuing stabilisation efforts at Hesto Harnesses are key in returning Metair to solid ground, says CEO Paul O’Flaherty. Announcing the... 


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How DigiMine is building next generation of tech-savvy, socially aware mining engineers
11th October 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

As the global mining industry increasingly adopts technology, such as AI and automation, partnerships between academia and industry are poised to play a pivotal role in ensuring the continuous... 


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Baytown hydrogen, ammonia and carbon capture facility, US – update
11th October 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

A final investment decision is expected in 2025. 


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Crocodile River mine restart project, South Africa – update
11th October 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Eastplats has commissioned a platinum group metals processing facility at the operation. 


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Kamoa-Kakula Copper Complex, Democratic Republic of Congo – update
11th October 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Kamoa-Kakula has produced 303 328 t of copper in concentrate for the year-to-date. 


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Marathon palladium/copper project, Canada – update
11th October 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Gen Mining has been awarded C$771 000 from Canada's Critical Minerals Infrastructure Fund. 


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Mogale Tailings Retreatment project, South Africa – update
11th October 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

The project has come in below budget in 14 months. 


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Zondereinde solar photovoltaic project, South Africa – update
11th October 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Northam Platinum has finalised a power purchase agreement with an independent power producer for the solar power plant to service its Zondereinde operation. 


Mpumalanga highlighted as centre of South Africa's just energy transition work
10th October 2024 By: Schalk Burger

South Africa's transition to a sustainable energy ecosystem must also be just, with any negative impacts, such as the loss of jobs in coal mining and at coal-fired power stations in the surrounding... 


Latest Vertiv Webinar Series Focuses on Industrial IT Solutions for Africa
Latest Vertiv Webinar Series Focuses on Industrial IT Solutions for Africa
10th October 2024

‘Africa Technology Update’ webinars to discuss data centres, energy issues, AI, and more Vertiv(NYSE: VRT), a global provider of critical digital infrastructure and continuity solutions, is pleased... 


FUCHS highlights the importance of food-grade lubricants on World Food Day
FUCHS highlights the importance of food-grade lubricants on World Food Day
10th October 2024

In celebration of World Food Day on 16 October, FUCHS LUBRICANTS SOUTH AFRICA is showcasing its safe and efficient lubrication solutions for the food and beverage industry. “As one of the few... 


Speakers who participated in Creamer Media's Hydrogen Economy webinar
South Africa positioned well to leverage the benefits of a hydrogen economy
10th October 2024 By: Natasha Odendaal

South Africa has an ideal opportunity, and is well positioned, to leverage the potential of the emerging hydrogen economy and establish an integrated value chain. Amid global hydrogen economy... 


Claude Peters
Seven ways battery energy storage benefits businesses
10th October 2024

The energy landscape has undergone significant changes over the past decade, with rising costs, environmental goals and unreliable power supply at the forefront of corporate discussions. In this... 


Meat in a fridge
AMIE bemoans costly inefficiencies for meat import permits following BMA changes
9th October 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The Association of Meat Importers and Exporters (AMIE) has raised concern about the significant delays in the issuance of meat import removal permits, stating that the process used to take two days... 


The Kibali processing plant
Significant near-mine discoveries promise to keep Kibali going for a long time
9th October 2024 By: Darren Parker

New York- and Toronto-listed Barrick Gold has said there are significant near-mine discoveries within trucking distance of its Kibali plant in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) that could... 


IEA executive director Fatih Birol
Cost-competitiveness to underpin surge in global renewables roll-out to 2030 - IEA
9th October 2024 By: Terence Creamer

Led by solar PV, renewables are poised to transform electricity systems across the globe this decade, with the world on course to add more than 5 500 GW by 2030, the International Energy Agency’s... 


Jakob Stausholm addressing a briefing on Rio Tinto's acquisition of Arcadium Lithium.
Rio Tinto locks in lithium future with $6.7bn counter-cyclical deal
9th October 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

In a counter-cyclical move, Rio Tinto on Wednesday announced a $6.7-billion acquisition of Arcadium Lithium, propelling the world’s second-biggest miner into the ranks of major lithium producers.... 


Vertiv Introduces Fully Populated, High Power Density Lithium Battery Cabinets for Fast, Cost-Efficient Installation in HPC Data Centres
Vertiv Introduces Fully Populated, High Power Density Lithium Battery Cabinets for Fast, Cost-Efficient Installation in HPC Data Centres
9th October 2024

Vertiv™ EnergyCore battery cabinets save floorspace with internally integrated accessories and seamlessly couple with Vertiv™ large and medium UPS systems Meeting the urgent need for solutions... 


Commission approves acquisition of DCT 2 SPV
8th October 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The Competition Commission has approved the proposed transaction whereby International Container Terminal Services (ICTS) intends to acquire Durban Container Terminal (DCT) 2 Special Purpose... 


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CSIR cybersecurity surveys reveal skills gap, lack of readiness
8th October 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) Information and Cybersecurity Centre, in collaboration with the Cybersecurity Hub under the Department of Communication and Digital... 


rural off-grid solar power
$21bn increase in off-grid solar investment needed to facilitate universal energy access
8th October 2024 By: Darren Parker

A $21-billion increase over current investment levels is required to realise the off-grid potential of solar power to contribute to universal energy access, according to the latest ‘Off-Grid Solar... 


US sees oil and gas as essential to global energy but sector must cut greenhouse emissions
8th October 2024 By: Rebecca Campbell

The US recognised the vital role that oil and gas played in the global energy matrix, assured US Deputy Assistant Secretary of Energy Joshua Volz. He was addressing the Africa Oil Week 2024... 


CoCT councillor Moosa Raise, CoCT Energy executive director Kadri Nassiep, Xanthea Limberg, Geordin Hill-Lewis and CoCT councillor Allister Lightburn
Construction begins on Cape Town solar PV plant, battery storage tender released
8th October 2024 By: Irma Venter

The City of Cape Town (CoCT) has started construction on a R200-million, 7 MW solar PV plant, located in Atlantis, with the first electricity to be delivered by the end of next year. The tender for... 


Construction begins on SA’s first City-run solar PV plant in Atlantis
Construction begins on SA’s first City-run solar PV plant in Atlantis
8th October 2024

‘What an exciting day this is for Cape Town and also for the people of Atlantis. This is one of our flagship projects in our priority programme to build a more secure energy future, with advanced... 


YDE solar farm in Limpopo
Yellow Door Energy inaugurates large solar microgrid at farm in Limpopo
7th October 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Independent power producer (IPP) Yellow Door Energy (YDE) has inaugurated a large solar PV and battery energy storage microgrid system at a commercial farm of Waterberg Boerdery, in Limpopo.... 


TotalEnergies Angola highlights new projects, sustainability initiatives
7th October 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

TotalEnergies Angola MD Martin Deffontaines has reported that the company is driving new upstream programmes in the country, ranging from offshore exploration, to infill drilling, and greenfield... 


By buying Arcadium, Rio would gain access to lithium mines, processing facilities and deposits in Argentina, Australia, Canada and the US.
Rio Tinto looks to snap up Arcadium before lithium prices recover
7th October 2024 By: Reuters

Rio Tinto is in talks to buy lithium producer Arcadium Lithium, both companies confirmed on Monday, with the global miner pouncing following a slump in prices for the ultralight metal essential to... 


Green hydrogen hype fades as high costs force project retreat
Green hydrogen hype fades as high costs force project retreat
4th October 2024 By: Bloomberg

Climate-friendly hydrogen was one of the most-hyped sectors in green energy. Now the reality of its high cost is taking its toll. In recent months, some of the biggest would-be developers of the... 


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