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Kamoa-Kakula achieved record copper production of 41 800 t in October
4th November 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

Canadian mining company Ivanhoe Mines has reported that the Phase 1, 2, and 3 concentrators at the Kamoa-Kakula Copper Complex in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) achieved a combined monthly... 


Sino Africa Gases co-founder Sibusiso Sibisi
Sino Africa Gases established in Newcastle
1st November 2024 By: Darren Parker

The new food-grade liquid CO2 manufacturing plant of Sino Africa Gases is now officially established. The plant, located in Newcastle, KwaZulu-Natal, was funded by the National Empowerment Fund... 


H2MOF chief technical officer Neel Sirosh
US startup developing technology to resolve hydrogen storage challenges
1st November 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

One of the biggest challenges hindering the wider adoption of hydrogen is safe and efficient storage, which often involves compressing or liquefying and requires a significant amount of energy,... 


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EPWP open to abuse, must be reformed – Macpherson
1st November 2024 By: Irma Venter

The Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) has become open to abuse, says Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure Dean Macpherson, despite it also being an “important stop-gap opportunity to... 


ALPLArecycling South Africa MD Gerhard Meyringer; Department of Trade and Industry deputy director Nicholas Pule; Austrian Ambassador to South Africa Romana Königsbrun; ALPLA Group chairperson Günther Lehner; ALPLArecycling South Africa commercial director Bevlen Sudhu, ALPLArecycling Division MD Dietmar Marin
ALPLA opens €60m recycling plant in KZN
1st November 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

Plastic packaging and recycling company ALPLA has opened a new 90 000 m2 recycling plant, following an investment of €60-million, in Balito, KwaZulu-Natal. From next year, the company says, the... 


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Fibre-reinforced concrete offers sustainable alternative
1st November 2024

A new innovation in the use of fibre in concrete instead of traditional steel reinforcement is set to move the industry closer to the goals of sustainability and environment protection. Using... 


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Local manufacturer expands capabilities
1st November 2024

To improve its local manufacturing processes, WEG has taken delivery of two laser cutting machines and three bending machines for its sheet metal cutting operation at the company’s manufacturing... 


SEW-EURODRIVE’s products allow for reduced raw material consumption, increased stock-keeping and enhanced application flexibility and efficiency
SEW-EURODRIVE’s global sustainability strategy in Africa
1st November 2024 By: Shannon de Ryhove

Power transmission solutions and drive technology manufacturer SEW-EURODRIVE aims to align its global sustainability strategy with the unique needs of African industries. “SEW-EURODRIVE's global... 


The above image depicts Danone GM Hendrik Born
Summit highlights commitment to health
1st November 2024 By: Lynne Davies

France-headquartered multinational food products corporation Danone used its Danone Impact Summit 2024 – held last month – to reaffirm its commitment to health, through food, for as many people as... 


E-MOBILITY
The Terra DC Fast Charger is specifically designed to be highly efficient compared to conventional charging systems
EV charging system enhances energy efficiency, optimises use
1st November 2024 By: Simone Liedtke

Multinational technology company ABB’s Terra DC Fast Charger is positioned as a solution that advances both energy efficiency and sustainability in the electric vehicle (EV) charging industry, ABB... 


PRECISION MONITORING
YuMi robots are optimised to reduce energy consumption through precise motion control and programming
Collaborative robot enhances energy efficiency, sustainability
1st November 2024 By: Simone Liedtke

Multinational technology company ABB’s YuMi collaborative robot is playing a transformative role by contributing to both operational efficiency and environmental responsibility, making it an... 


Bühler tackles food security challenges in Africa
1st November 2024 By: Lynne Davies

With Africa's rapidly growing population, ensuring food security has become a critical mission for Bühler, a leading provider of engineering solutions. The company’s primary focus is on improving... 


The new Seabourne Logistics comprehensive logistics facility in Kempton Park, Johannesburg
New storage, logistics facility exceeding expectations
1st November 2024 By: Halima Frost

The new premises of independent logistics service provider Seabourne Logistics, which was meant to be a 11 000-pallet capacity contemporary office and warehouse complex, is now a comprehensive... 


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Rasp mine, Australia
1st November 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

A zinc mine in the City of Broken Hill, in the far west of New South Wales, in Australia. 


Aerial view of the Sishen iron-ore mine
Sishen ultrahigh-dense-media separation project, South Africa
1st November 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Kumba Iron Ore plans to invest in margin-enhancing ultrahigh-dense-media separation processing technology at its Sishen mine. 


Proposed site layout of the Great Bear project
Great Bear gold project, Canada
1st November 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

A preliminary economic assessment has outlined a high-grade combined openpit and underground mine. 


Aerial view of the North American Lithium operation
North American Lithium restart project, Canada – update
1st November 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

North American Lithium is approaching steady-state operations. 


Mineralisation in Windfall gold project ore
Windfall gold project, Canada – update
1st November 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Gold Fields is now the sole owner of the project. 


Toyota Material Handling drives technology in agriculture industry
Toyota Material Handling drives technology in agriculture industry
31st October 2024

Agriculture is much more than an economic pillar for countries around the world. It is the lifeblood of communities, shaping futures and sustaining livelihoods across nations. It intertwines with... 


The Tshipi mine within the Kalahari manganese field.
Manganese production strong, prices weak, Jupiter reports
31st October 2024 By: Martin Creamer

Australia-listed manganese company Jupiter Mines, which has a 49.9% beneficial interest in Tshipi é Ntle Manganese’s Tshipi mine in South Africa’s Kalahari manganese field, on Thursday reported... 


How F&B industrial automation and UTS feed into each other
How F&B industrial automation and UTS feed into each other
31st October 2024

By: Vikash Rampathi - Segment Marketing Lead at Schneider Electric “Automation has been adopted in manufacturing plants for the last 50 years, and it is increasing day by day. The food industry has... 


Prost! But can they deliver? A look at the Oktoberfest supply chain challenge
31st October 2024

By: Dr Ernst van Biljon - Head Lecturer and Programme Coordinator M Com in Supply Chain Management, IMM Graduate School The Oktoberfest is more than just the largest celebration of Bavarian culture... 


Unlocking private participation in infrastructure, starting with grid, at heart of Godongwana’s ‘pro-growth agenda’
Unlocking private participation in infrastructure, starting with grid, at heart of Godongwana’s ‘pro-growth agenda’
30th October 2024 By: Terence Creamer

Scaling up private-sector participation (PSP) in the delivery of infrastructure emerged as a central component of the “pro-growth agenda” outlined by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana in his first... 


EnviroServ Honoured at CAIA’s 2024 Responsible Care Awards for Environmental Stewardship
EnviroServ Honoured at CAIA’s 2024 Responsible Care Awards for Environmental Stewardship
30th October 2024

EnviroServ has been recognised for its impactful environmental initiatives at the Chemicals and Allied Industries Association (CAIA)’s Responsible Care Awards, held on 24 October 2024. The... 


Pilbara and Calix pause lithium demonstration project
30th October 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

Australian lithium company Pilbara Minerals on Wednesday announced it would pause construction of the Mid-Stream demonstration plant project at the Pilgangoora operation, citing current market... 


Balwin expects better second half, with positive sentiment starting to materialise
29th October 2024 By: Schalk Burger

JSE-listed residential property developer Balwin recorded a 28% year-on-year decline in revenue to R852.7-million and a 57% year-on-year decrease in profit to R76.9-million for the six months ended... 


L2D chief commercial officer José Snyders
L2D makes strides in sustainability, reports retail portfolio healthy
25th October 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

As part of its sustainability efforts, Liberty 2 Degrees (L2D) expects to complete its solar energy rollout of 17 MW across its retail centres by the end of 2025, which will reduce its overall... 


Advancing sustainable automation in Africa
25th October 2024 By: Lynne Davies

Global technology leader in electrical distribution and automation ABB intends to enable a more sustainable and resource-efficient future in Africa through its technology leadership in... 


An image of the construction site at the Bekezela colliery
Flagship Springs colliery set to start construction
25th October 2024 By: Trent Roebeck

Coal explorer and developer Canyon Coal is preparing to start construction on its greenfield Bekezela opencast mining project in the first quarter of 2025, subject to market conditions. The project... 


BME MD Ralf Hennecke
Omnia Holdings offering broader value proposition through BME mining segment
25th October 2024 By: Martin Creamer

Leading mine blasting solutions provider BME today announced a new alignment with Protea Mining Chemicals, which provides one point of contact for two solutions through the BME brand. In this... 


Lawerence Juku Head of IoT Products and Solutions, MTN
Embrace the future of utility management with MTN Business Smart Electricity
25th October 2024

In today’s world, where energy efficiency and sustainability are top priorities, utility management needs a revolutionary approach. Enter MTN Business Smart Electricity solution - a game-changing... 


Image of uranium ore
Muntanga uranium project, Zambia – update
25th October 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

GoviEx Uranium has completed an extensive metallurgical testwork programme demonstrating the viability of the company’s heap-leach process for the project. 


Image of a wastewater treatment plant
Athlone Waste Water Treatment Works, South Africa
25th October 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

The City of Cape Town Water and Sanitation Directorate is working to improve the Athlone Waste Water Treatment Works' treated effluent quality and minimise odours emanating from the site. 


Image of gold bars
Mine Waste Solutions extension project, South Africa – update
25th October 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Phase 1 of the Kareerand tailings storage facility expansion project has been commissioned. 


Fortescue record Q1 iron-ore shipments marred by cost pressures
Fortescue record Q1 iron-ore shipments marred by cost pressures
24th October 2024 By: Reuters

Fortescue, the world's fourth-largest iron-ore miner, on Thursday posted a 4% rise in its first-quarter iron-ore shipments but flagged rising costs at its mines while realised prices had fallen,... 


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How Schneider Electric is Growing Nigeria’s Economy Through Industrial Automation
24th October 2024

In recent years, Nigeria has faced significant economic challenges, including rising inflation and technological stagnation across key revenue-generating infrastructures. Despite its diversified... 


Kal Tire VP Southern Africa John Martin
ESG targets are prioritising the need for mining tyre circularity
24th October 2024 By: Martin Creamer

Stockpiles of mining tyres are beginning to weigh heavily on the environmental, social and governance (ESG) targets of mining companies. Large tyre accumulations visible at some mining operations... 


BHP says claim it put profit over safety 'unjustified' in Brazilian dam collapse case
BHP says claim it put profit over safety 'unjustified' in Brazilian dam collapse case
24th October 2024 By: Reuters

BHP said on Wednesday that allegations a pursuit of profit over safety contributed to Brazil's worst environmental disaster were "far-fetched and unjustified", as the miner opened its defence to a... 


Harmony Gold's Kareerand tailings operation.
Harmony delivers gold recovery project with 30% of building work going to locals
23rd October 2024 By: Martin Creamer

With the streaming agreement between Franco-Nevada and Mine Waste Solutions (MWS) over, Harmony Gold will from now on benefit fully from the soaring gold price that is coinciding with the delivery... 


Plastics SA appoints Lazola Pendu as Sustainability Project Coordinator
Plastics SA appoints Lazola Pendu as Sustainability Project Coordinator
23rd October 2024

Plastics SA is excited to announce the appointment of Lazola Pendu as its new Sustainability Project Coordinator, based in the Maitland office in Cape Town. With a strong background in... 


Manufacturers in South Africa will adapt again in response to market dynamics, report shows
22nd October 2024 By: Schalk Burger

Almost all African and South African CEOs of listed manufacturing companies, or 97%, said they had changed their business models over the past five years and more than 40% expect to further change... 


St Barbara explores pumped hydro at Nova Scotia’s closed Touquoy mine
22nd October 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Gold miner St Barbara subsidiary Atlantic Mining is studying a pumped hydro energy storage facility at the now-closed Touquoy gold mine in Nova Scotia, Canada. Independent power producer Natural... 


Pan African’s latest R2.5-billion Mogale gold tailing retreatment operation on the West Rand.
Pan African lists new instrument under JSE’s sustainability segment
21st October 2024 By: Martin Creamer

Gold producer Pan African Resources on Monday announced the listing of a sustainability-linked instrument under the sustainability segment of the JSE. Following an oversubscribed bookbuild, Pan... 


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