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AI – with great power comes great responsibility
AI – with great power comes great responsibility
2nd December 2024

By: Ben Selier - Vice President, Secure Power, Anglophone Africa at Schneider Electric There’s isn’t a day, let alone an hour that goes by that AI isn’t featured in a new headline or newsletter... 


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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Tech advancements in Africa have greatly advanced ESG, SDG imperatives – panel
29th November 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Technology advancements in Africa are helping to advance various environment, social and governance (ESG) goals for companies and industries, and contribute to the efforts to achieve the UN... 


PRACTICAL LEARNING
AIE’s events foster a culture of knowledge sharing and practical learning
Organiser adapts to changing environment
29th November 2024 By: Simone Liedtke

African mining professionals face a multitude of challenges that can hinder the ability to achieve sustainable growth, with research and market analyst company African Influence Exchange (AIE)... 


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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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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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Advanced filtration systems optimise efficiencies
29th November 2024

Efficiency and reliability are critical in the demanding industrial sector,  particularly in sectors where fluid handling, lubrication and clean fuel are essential for high productivity and... 


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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... 


Public Works to blacklist ‘criminal’ contractors as delayed projects soar to R3-billion
29th November 2024 By: Irma Venter

Out of the 206 infrastructure projects overseen by the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI) this financial year, 164 are experiencing delays, says Public Works and Infrastructure... 


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Brasco best choice for cutting-edge filtration solutions
29th November 2024

A prominent and highly successful salt processing plant in the Northern Cape has chosen to partner with a widely recognised leader in the design, manufacturing and installation of industrial... 


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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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Pick n Pay launches more reverse vending machines to encourage recycling
28th November 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

Retailer Pick n Pay has, in partnership with reverse vending machine (RVM) provider Imagined Earth and beverage manufacturer Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa, introduced more reverse vending... 


Cities, states and regions can play a powerful role in mitigating climate change
28th November 2024 By: Natasha Odendaal

Subnational governments have a critical role to play in climate change mitigation and adaption, having already demonstrated extraordinary ambition, said Under2 Coalition director Nehmat Kaur. While... 


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Johannesburg residents, police clash in riot over lack of water
28th November 2024 By: Bloomberg

Residents in South Africa’s economic hub of Johannesburg clashed with police during a protest about a lack of water supply in areas west of the city center. People blocked vehicle traffic with... 


Menar MD Vuslat Bayoglu
Competition approval awaited for re-start of major ferromanganese facility – Menar
27th November 2024 By: Martin Creamer

Private investment company Menar, which is awaiting Competition Commission approval following its bid for the large Metalloys ferromanganese facility in Meyerton, is looking to restart at least two... 


US miner Corsa explores PGM extraction from coal refuse
US miner Corsa explores PGM extraction from coal refuse
27th November 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

US-based metallurgical coal miner Corsa Coal has announced promising results from its investigation into the presence of valuable minerals in its coal refuse material. While the TSX-V-listed... 


First Nation seeks judicial review of Seabridge project’s ‘substantially started’ status
First Nation seeks judicial review of Seabridge project’s ‘substantially started’ status
26th November 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

The Tsetsaut Skii km Lax Ha Nation (TSKLH) has applied to the BC Supreme Court for judicial review of the province’s decision to grant a substantial start determination (SSD) for Seabridge Gold's... 


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Brasco best choice for cutting-edge filtration solutions
25th November 2024

A prominent and highly successful salt processing plant in the Northern Cape has chosen to partner with a widely recognised leader in the design, manufacturing and installation of industrial... 


NovFeed fish feed
Tanzanian startup scaling sustainable fertiliser, fish feed solutions
25th November 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The high cost and inconsistent quality of feedstock for fish in Tanzania and other African countries negatively impacts on the region’s aquaculture growth landscape and competitiveness, says... 


Seifsa awards recognise dedicated efforts of companies in the steel sector
22nd November 2024 By: Schalk Burger

Industry organisation the Steel and Engineering Industries Federation of Southern Africa's (Seifsa's) 2024 Awards for Excellence highlighted the diverse work of companies in the metals and... 


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Industry members call on govt to assist in securing treaty to end plastics pollution
22nd November 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Ahead of the final scheduled round of negotiations on an international treaty to end plastics pollution, the World Plastics Council (WPC) and members of the Global Plastics Alliance (GPA) are... 


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Sound demolition benefits construction processes at mines
22nd November 2024 By: Trent Roebeck

Specialised demolition contractor Jet Demolition is enabling mining operations, through its engineering services, to efficiently demolish old and outdated infrastructure for the purpose of... 


TAILORED SOLUTIONS
IHC Mining provides customised equipment and technologies tailored to each site’s unique conditions
Suite of tailings solutions extract additional value
22nd November 2024 By: Simone Liedtke

In response to rising demand for sustainable mining practices, equipment, services, and solutions supplier IHC Mining has launched a suite of advanced tailings rehandling and reprocessing solutions... 


Tailings streaming agreement concludes after 16 years
22nd November 2024

Last month, Harmony Gold Mining Company concluded the final delivery to the streaming agreement between gold-focused royalty and streaming company Franco-Nevada and its tailings retreatment... 


2023 LAUNCH
The Copper Mark is an assurance framework launched in 2020 to address growing international demand for the responsible sourcing and production of minerals
DRC tailings site starts Copper Mark assurance process
22nd November 2024

Diversified natural resources producer Eurasian Resources Group’s (ERG’s) Metalkol tailings reprocessing site, in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), has officially started The Copper Mark... 


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Sustainable aviation fuels output growing but long journey ahead to meet agreed goals
22nd November 2024 By: Rebecca Campbell

Sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) generate much lower carbon emissions, across their entire lifecycle, than conventional jet fuels. SAF can reduce lifecycle CO2 emissions by up to 80% compared with... 


Vodacom, Circular Energy tackle ewaste in SA
22nd November 2024 By: Natasha Odendaal

Telecommunications company Vodacom South Africa and not-for-profit producer responsibility organisation Circular Energy have partnered to divert growing volumes of electronic waste (ewaste) from... 


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Mogalakwena mine, South Africa
22nd November 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

A platinum group metals mine 30 km north-west of the town of Mokopane, in Limpopo. 


AESSEAL: Leading the charge in water-saving for tailings dams
AESSEAL: Leading the charge in water-saving for tailings dams
22nd November 2024

In mining, tailings are piped out of the mine as slurry—a mixture of water and finely crushed rock—and deposited into tailings dams. The slurry separates over time, with solids settling to the... 


Paterson & Cooke’s specialised engineering
Slurry pipeline systems for tailings and mine waste since 1991
22nd November 2024

With over 30 years of industry experience Paterson & Cooke’s specialised engineering expertise includes the design and implementation of long-distance slurry concentrate pipeline systems, paste,... 


Aerial view of the Darlington nuclear generating station
Darlington Nuclear Generating Station refurbishment project, Canada – update
22nd November 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Unit 1 has successfully completed its overhaul, five months ahead of schedule, and will soon be returned to the grid.  


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Hinkley Point C nuclear power plant project, UK – update
22nd November 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

The turbine generator stator for the project has been delivered. 


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Karowe underground project, Botswana – update
22nd November 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Lucara Diamond Corp has reported significant progress at the project. 


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Plastics SA launches informal recycler training programme
21st November 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Industry organisation Plastics SA has launched a pioneering Self-Employed Material Recycler Training Programme, aimed at empowering South Africa's waste pickers. Last year, 50 000 South Africans... 


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Govt declares foodborne illnesses a national disaster
21st November 2024 By: Thabi Shomolekae

South Africa’s National Disaster Management Centre has declared foodborne illnesses a national disaster, in response to countrywide sicknesses and deaths, particularly of children, in recent weeks.... 


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Container shippers hedging green transition with dual-fuel vessel orders
21st November 2024 By: Reuters

Container shipping companies like Maersk, CMA and COSCO have ordered hundreds of new vessels in recent years meant to help their industry's greenhouse-gas (GHG) emissions meet rising demand from... 


Left to right: UNIDO Sustainable Development Expert Nokwazi Moyo, General Representative of the Government of Flanders Thomas Castrel, Chief Director: Green Industries at the dtic Gerhard Fourie, and UNIDO Regional Representative for Southern Africa Dr Diego Masera, visiting the exhibition stands of the innovators
Strengthening the climate resilience of South African industries
21st November 2024

South Africa’s economy is increasingly threatened by climate change impacts, resulting in scarcity of important natural resources. 


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VW Africa expands solar array at Kariega plant to more than 12 000 panels
20th November 2024 By: Irma Venter

Volkswagen Group Africa (VWA) has added an additional 3 MW solar power to its local grid, bringing the total output of renewable energy to 5.9 MW. This is enough energy to power at least 2 000... 


World Plastics Council and Global Plastics Alliance members call on South African government to help secure a treaty to end plastics pollution
20th November 2024

Building circularity into entire life cycle of plastics and waste management key to successful agreement Ahead of the final scheduled round of negotiations on an international treaty to end... 


MTN SA Enterprise Business General Manager – ICT Sudipto Moitra
Transforming mining in Africa: 5G private networks, cutting-edge tech revolutionise the future
19th November 2024

Mining in Africa presents numerous challenges and, quite simply, the chances of prospering are limited without the ability to communicate and use cutting-edge technology effectively.  


The impact of Black Friday and the festive season on supply chain management
19th November 2024

By: Dr Ernst van Biljon - Head Lecturer and Programme Coordinator M Com in Supply Chain Management, IMM Graduate School The festive season and events like Black Friday have become centerpieces of... 


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NECER report highlights progress in tackling environmental crime
18th November 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Deputy Minister Narend Singh has launched the 2023/24 National Environmental Compliance and Enforcement Report (NECER), which highlights improvements in... 


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