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Pilot launched to help reduce single-use plastics
21st February 2025 By: Halima Frost

A six-month pilot project to test whether reusable soap and detergent dispensers at informal grocery stores, known as spaza shops, will mitigate single-use plastic detergent containers, is being... 


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Due diligence a cornerstone of mining’s future – consultancy
21st February 2025

It is increasingly vital for shareholders and financiers to get expert and independent corroboration on mining resources, plans, valuations and other aspects of each venture as mining projects are... 


NCPC-SA national programme manager Victor Manavhela
By-product paving the way to circularity
21st February 2025 By: Halima Frost

Reported as an “industry first” in Southern Africa, silicomanganese slag, a by-product of ferromanganese alloy and steel production, has been used as construction material in a 2 km stretch of road... 


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EnviroServ reaffirms its commitment to sustainable practices
21st February 2025

Waste management expert EnviroServ remains committed to offering a range of sustainable and environmentally responsible waste management solutions tailored to meet the unique challenges facing the... 


Shaping customs future
21st February 2025 By: Riaan de Lange

Do you still have space on your New Year’s resolution list or want to make a change? Or does the list already need an overhaul? If a change or refocusing is required, and if you are a customs and... 


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Merlin diamond mine restart, Australia
21st February 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Lucapa Diamond Company plans to restart production at the Merlin diamond mine over two phases. 


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Baytown and Beaumont advanced recycling operations expansion, US
21st February 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

ExxonMobil plans to build additional recycling units to reach a global recycling capacity of one-billion pounds a year by 2027. 


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Kansanshi mine – S3 expansion project, Zambia – update
21st February 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

The project is on track for completion by mid-2025. 


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Sishen ultrahigh dense-media separation project, South Africa – update
21st February 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

The project is progressing to plan. 


Hibarri CEO Anje Kruger raises alarm over looming tax hike
20th February 2025

CEO Anje Kruger says tax hikes will drive business owners out of South Africa! Increasing resident tax in a country to restore a deficit is one of the dumbest things anyone can do. The... 


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Additional R46.7bn funding announced for infrastructure projects
20th February 2025 By: Darren Parker

The 2025 Budget documents show that Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana planned to add an extra R46.7-billion in funding for infrastructure projects over the next three years. In his undelivered... 


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Independent economic regulator will ensure fair, sustainable water management, Godongwana says
20th February 2025 By: Darren Parker

Note: This article has been written on the basis of documents provided to the media during the 2025 Budget lock-up prior to the cancellation of the Budget Speech on February 19. The National... 


Koeberg nuclear power station, in the Western Cape
PCC discussion reveals opposing views on nuclear power, despite it being ‘necessary’ for net zero
19th February 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

International and local associations, as well as various energy experts, agree that achieving net zero in the 44 countries that have committed thereto will be virtually impossible without including... 


The impact of modern welding techniques on resource conservation and sustainability for high-cost industry assets
The impact of modern welding techniques on resource conservation and sustainability for high-cost industry assets
19th February 2025

By: Roman Mornau - General Manager at MetalPlus, ACTOM Welding technologies can play an increasingly vital role in optimising resource utilisation and enhancing sustainability for capital-intensive... 


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Orano looks to Mongolia as new source for uranium as Niger problems drag on
19th February 2025 By: Reuters

 French nuclear fuels company Orano is looking to increase output of uranium from new mines in Mongolia and elsewhere to meet rising demand from the nuclear power industry and offset production... 


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Inefficient logistics cost citrus industry R5.2bn in the latest season
18th February 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The Bureau for Food and Agricultural Policy (BFAP) has found in an independent study that the citrus industry suffered a R5.2-billion direct and indirect cost owing to inefficient logistics in the... 


Kumba CE Mpumi Zikalala
Kumba posts lower earnings, dividend as steel demand weakened in 2024
18th February 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Anglo American subsidiary Kumba Iron Ore has reported a 17% lower total dividend for the year ended December 31, on the back of steel market and iron-ore pricing dynamics. The company’s total... 


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High-flying DRDGOLD’s 18th consecutive dividend illuminated by 50%-higher payout
18th February 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Johannesburg- and New York-listed DRDGOLD on Tuesday, February 18, reported soaring half-year operating profit and 28%-higher revenue for the six months to December 31. The strongly performing... 


2025 SAPICS Conference will be the greenest ever
2025 SAPICS Conference will be the greenest ever
18th February 2025

Supply chain sustainability is one of the important topics on the agenda at this year’s 47th annual SAPICS Conference, the leading event in Africa for the supply chain profession. But industry body... 


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Cape Town calls for Budget to increase affordable housing funding to cities
18th February 2025 By: Irma Venter

The City of Cape Town says it is “eagerly awaiting” Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s announcement that the Budget, set to be delivered on Wednesday, will increase funding for cities to deliver... 


Master Drilling executive director Koos Jordaan
New diamond-enabled cutting technology partnership announced
18th February 2025 By: Shannon de Ryhove

World leader in the design, development and production of synthetic diamond advanced material solutions Element Six, part of the De Beers Group, and global leader in drilling technology solutions... 


Investors gearing up for climate resilient opportunities of $2-billion+ at Africa’s Green Economy Summit this week
Investors gearing up for climate resilient opportunities of $2-billion+ at Africa’s Green Economy Summit this week
18th February 2025

Event partners include Sanlam Investments, the African Union, SA Tourism, AfDB, DBSA and Standard Bank The upcoming Africa’s Green Economy Summit (AGES) taking place from 18–21 February in Cape... 


IMF senior resident representative Tidiane Kinda
Economists ponder fiscal consolidation, tax increases ahead of Budget speech  
17th February 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Ahead of Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana's 2025 Budget speech, a panel of economists deliberated on the potential outcomes of the Budget, including the impact of fiscal consolidation and tax... 


How field services drive modernisation that propels industrial success and sustainability
How field services drive modernisation that propels industrial success and sustainability
17th February 2025

Industry modernisation is crucial for maintaining competitiveness and addressing rapidly evolving market demands, specifically now as industries face increasing pressure to enhance efficiency and... 


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Accelerate economic reforms to drive investment, create jobs – DA urges Godongwana
17th February 2025 By: Thabi Shomolekae

The Democratic Alliance (DA) said on Monday it expects Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana, to focus his Budget on accelerating economic reforms that drive investment, create jobs, and reduce debt,... 


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IMF says South Africa needs to reduce debt for faster growth
17th February 2025 By: Bloomberg

South Africa must take bold steps to ease a suffocating debt burden and boost economic growth, said the International Monetary Fund. “What we are recommending is a fiscal adjustment of 1% of gross... 


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More coordination needed to tackle Hartbeespoort dam pollution
17th February 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

An increase in intergovernmental commitment and stakeholder coordination is required to mitigate the ongoing pollution that plagues the Hartbeespoort dam. The dam, which was constructed in 1921 and... 


Digital transformation needed to overcome SA'S construction challenges
Digital transformation needed to overcome SA'S construction challenges
14th February 2025

While it may be too early to gauge whether President Cyril Ramaphosa’s promise to transform South Africa into a construction site is becoming a reality, the industry continues to face several... 


Jubilee's Roan concentrator, in Zambia
Jubilee ramps up high-grade copper material processing at Roan
14th February 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Aim- and AltX-listed Jubilee Metals has successfully started processing high-grade copper feed material at the Roan concentrator facility, in Zambia. The material feed grade is in line with... 


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Tech integration boosting competitiveness
14th February 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

In noting the proliferation of technologies such as AI, Big Data, the Internet of Things (IoT) and digital twins in business operations across Africa, global management consulting firm Kearney says... 


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African retailers rethink ESG
14th February 2025 By: Nadine Ramdass

African retailers are aligning closely with global environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) trends, driven by consumer and shareholder activism, retailers’ role in the circular economy... 


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Bengwenyama platinum group metals project, South Africa – update
14th February 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

A final investment decision is expected in 2026. 


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Karowe underground expansion project, Botswana – update
14th February 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Canadian diamond mining company Lucara Diamond Corp has reported substantial progress at the project. 


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Waste rock project, Zambia – update
14th February 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Metals recovery company Jubilee Metals Group is concluding the final details of the due diligence on the project. 


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Prairie lithium project, Canada – update
14th February 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Arizona Lithium has updated its phased development plan for the project. 


Gold mineralisation at the Premier gold project
Premier gold project, Canada – update
14th February 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Canada-based gold and silver explorer Ascot Resources has announced a delay in the restart of milling operations at the project. 


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Skouries gold/copper project, Greece – update
14th February 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Canadian company Eldorado Gold announced a revised timeline and capital cost estimate for the project on February 5. 


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Lubricant company solutions benefit industry, mining sector
14th February 2025

Following a successful 2024, lubricant and industrial equipment supplier ISO-Reliability Partners will continue its provision of “high-quality” microfine filtration systems for various applications... 


Report urges ‘immediate interventions’ to protect Durban Bay from pollution
14th February 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

The Water Research Commission (WRC) and WildTrust have jointly funded a study and the development of a socioecological system (SES) model to provide a comprehensive analysis of the... 


SYSPRO Chief Revenue Officer Mark Wilson
Five key trends driving the manufacturing sector in 2025
13th February 2025

As we look toward 2025, Africa’s manufacturing sector is poised for transformation. Fuelled by technological advancements, economic growth and an increasing focus on sustainability, businesses are... 


Schneider Electric’s Segment Solutions Team is a bridge between end users and the organisation
Schneider Electric’s Segment Solutions Team is a bridge between end users and the organisation
13th February 2025

Schneider Electric South Africa’s Segment Solutions Team plays a pivotal role in providing comprehensive technical support to consulting engineers from various design firms, ensuring that the... 


Sustainability of Plastic Packaging Highlighted at Pro-Plas Africa 2025
Sustainability of Plastic Packaging Highlighted at Pro-Plas Africa 2025
13th February 2025

Plastic packaging plays a crucial role in South Africa’s supply chains, particularly in the food, beverage, and pharmaceutical sectors. While its durability and cost-effectiveness make it... 


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