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Sensor Networks, ThermoVault partner on smart geyser solutions
Updated 5 hours ago By: Schalk Burger

Smart energy technologies company Sensor Networks and demand-side management specialist company ThermoVault have formed a partnership to enable real-time, remote control of smart geysers that will... 


Unlocking CPG growth with strategic, digital transformation
Unlocking CPG growth with strategic, digital transformation
Updated 6 hours ago

By: Allaster Sibanda - Digital Transformation Consultant, Industrial Software at Schneider Electric  There is a race to capture the most value from digital and AI.  And whilst many industries are... 


Kwikot Joins Global Business Leaders in Driving a Just Energy Transition
10th September 2025

South Africa has officially handed over its Business 20 (B20) Task Force recommendations to the G20, marking a historic milestone in the first-ever Africa-led G20 Presidency. Among the businesses... 


Public finance, procurement fraud, SMME development, sustainability, and whistle-blowers among topics on Indaba agenda
Public finance, procurement fraud, SMME development, sustainability, and whistle-blowers among topics on Indaba agenda
10th September 2025

More than 2 000 public and private sector procurement specialists will convene in Johannesburg next week for the 19th annual Smart Procurement World Indaba, the country’s leading event for the... 


Teraco releases fourth annual Sustainability Report
10th September 2025

Sustainability isn’t just a commitment at Teraco — it is woven into the fabric of everything we do. As demand for digital infrastructure continues to grow, our role as a responsible data centre... 


dmg events expands in Africa with two new shows in Lagos: West Africa Infrastructure Expo and HVACR Nigeria
10th September 2025

dmg events, a leading international organizer of business-to-business exhibitions, is expanding its footprint in Africa with the launch of West Africa Infrastructure Expo and HVACR Nigeria, set to... 


Early project works undertaken by Concor include establishing access roads, site offices and an on-site batching plant, in preparation for the large volumes of concrete needed for the turbine foundations
Concor progresses on Karreebosch Wind Farm
9th September 2025

Concor has become an important construction partner in South Africa’s wind energy landscape, and recently started work on the Cennergi Holdings and G7 Renewable Energies 140 MW Karreebosch Wind... 


The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam
Ethiopia launches massive hydropower dam against bitter Egyptian opposition
9th September 2025 By: Reuters

Ethiopia officially inaugurates Africa's largest hydroelectric dam on Tuesday, a project that will provide energy to millions of Ethiopians while deepening a rift with downstream Egypt that has... 


Patrick Flannigan, General Manager Technical and Product Support at Chryso Southern Africa, underscores the vital role that admixtures play in ensuring the strength, durability and long-term resilience of wind turbine bases
Chryso admixtures boosting durability in wind farm construction
9th September 2025

With the ongoing construction of wind farms across South Africa, Chryso Southern Africa has seen an increasing demand for its construction admixtures. Contractors are leveraging these solutions to... 


IPR has added the Atlas Copco PAC SH diesel-driven pump, delivering a powerful 250 m shut-off head for tough dewatering jobs, to its product lineup
IPR expands dewatering solutions with high-head Atlas Copco PAC SH pump
9th September 2025

IPR (Integrated Pump Rental) has strengthened its dewatering solutions portfolio with the addition of the high head Atlas Copco PAC SH dewatering pump. Capable of a 250 m shut-off head, this... 


Survey poles demarcate the road servitude at the Karreebosch Wind Farm facility, reinforcing Concor’s commitment to sustainable development and environmental stewardship
concor nurtures karoo biodiversity at karreebosch wind farm project
8th September 2025

Mitigating the environmental impacts of construction work needs careful planning and meticulous execution, especially in areas like the Karoo - where vegetation can be more sensitive to disruption... 


Time to burn rubber on tyre recycling
8th September 2025

Vast tailings dams, giant-tyre burial grounds and leaky water stewardship will all be regulated out of mining’s future. Tyre Stewardship Australia’s Lina Goodman thinks one part of that future... 


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Ramaphosa notes progress in tackling corruption, urges collaboration for prevention
8th September 2025 By: Thabi Shomolekae

President Cyril Ramaphosa on Monday highlighted government success in efforts to deal with corruption but said there must be equal energy in fighting public and private sector corruption. In his... 


Protecting Nature’s Clean-Up Crew Critical for All Species
8th September 2025

The protection of vultures is critical for the role they play in our environment, as well as the irreplaceable ecosystem services they provide for all species.  Without vultures, Africa faces a... 


 The lube kitchen series part 8: antioxidants – the anti-ageing additive in your oil
The lube kitchen series part 8: antioxidants – the anti-ageing additive in your oil
8th September 2025

By: Steven Lumley - technical manager, WearCheck (Virtual Showroom) Antioxidants is the next area of focus in the continuing discussion about oil additives, with condition monitoring specialist... 


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On-The-Air (05/09/2025)
5th September 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Martin Creamer talks about Prieska Power funding and optimised pure rare earth product. 


Joburg to rehabilitate Kya Sands landfill site
5th September 2025 By: Schalk Burger

The City of Johannesburg (CoJ) Environment and Infrastructure Services Department, through its Waste Management and Regulation Unit, will rehabilitate the decommissioned Kya Sands landfill site.... 


As more companies pivot to contract work in opencast mining, the BCCEI reminds all load-and-haul contractors that registration is a legal requirement under civil engineering regulations
Civil Work on Mines requires BCCEI registration – here’s why
5th September 2025

As South Africa’s mining and civil engineering sectors continue to navigate economic uncertainty, many companies with loading and hauling capabilities are pivoting to offer their services as... 


Arizona Sonoran secures additional land for Cactus copper project plan
5th September 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Toronto-listed Arizona Sonoran Copper has acquired 859.3 ha of private land adjacent to its Cactus project in Arizona, providing the additional space required to support its planned development and... 


The E-Waste EPR: More Than a White Elephant, It’s Our Economic and Environmental Future
The E-Waste EPR: More Than a White Elephant, It’s Our Economic and Environmental Future
5th September 2025

By: Ashley du Plooy, CEO, ERA  For decades, South Africa has grappled with a mounting challenge: an ever-growing mountain of electronic waste. While other nations have long had established systems... 


CEO Gustavo Pimenta
Vale reopens key mine, plans to invest $12bn in Minas Gerais
5th September 2025 By: Reuters

razilian miner Vale said on Thursday it will invest 67-billion reais ($12.36-billion) in its mining operations in Minas Gerais state by 2030, as it held a ceremony to mark the reopening of a key... 


Fire protection equipment
Firms target refineries’ upgrade ambitions
5th September 2025 By: Devina Haripersad

South African fire protection equipment supplier DoseTech has partnered with Italian company SA Fire Protection to provide African refineries with advanced fire protection systems as the sector... 


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EMS solutions reduce grid pressure, enhance supply
5th September 2025 By: Trent Roebeck

Innovations in solar energy, such as off-grid energy solutions company Blockpower’s Blackbox, an energy management system (EMS), allow for energy savings and cost-efficiency, as well as system... 


LOWERING POWER CONSUMPTION
Rand Refinery has taken a multi-pronged approach to reducing energy consumption, including deploying energy-efficient lighting, variable-speed drives, high-efficiency equipment and power factor correction systems
Precious metals refinery hones efficiency initiatives
5th September 2025 By: Donna Slater

As Africa’s only London Bullion Market Association Good Delivery-accredited precious metals refinery, Germiston, South Africa-based Rand Refinery is implementing initiatives to enhance its energy... 


Metal review II
5th September 2025 By: Riaan de Lange

It truly is the year of sequels. By now, you might be wondering how many sequels there must be before a reboot happens. According to my search engine, there is no set number – reboots are a... 


Business-as-usual won’t solve water challenges – Mahlobo
5th September 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

South Africa’s water scarcity demands urgent action and cannot be treated as ‘business as usual’, says Water and Sanitation Deputy Minister David Mahlobo, calling for bold innovation, cross-border... 


New council launched to scale global water investments
5th September 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

As part of the G20 Presidential Legacy Initiative, a new water investment council has been launched to drive water investments at the highest levels of global diplomacy. The Global Outlook Council... 


FLS powers sustainable mining with MissionZero innovations
FLS powers sustainable mining with MissionZero innovations
5th September 2025

Flowsheet technology and service provider FLS’s MissionZero strategy drives innovation to enhance mining sustainability by reducing emissions, energy use and water consumption while boosting... 


CLEAN FUEL
Tanks which are used for fuel storage are fitted with BMG’s OMTEC spin-on filters that have been specially designed to clean diesel fuel to ISO 4406 standards
Solutions provider highlights bulk fuel filtration offering
5th September 2025

A growing area of industrial solutions provider BMG’s filtration services is bulk diesel fuel filtration. Tanks which are used for fuel storage are fitted with BMG’s OMTEC spin-on filters that have... 


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Hope Downs 2 iron-ore project, Australia
5th September 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

The project aims to develop Rio Tinto and Hancock Prospecting’s Hope Downs 2 and Bedded Hilltop deposits in Australia's Pilbara region. 


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Electra battery recycling facility, Canada
5th September 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Electra Battery Metals is developing a modular lithium-ion battery recycling facility as part of its integrated Battery Materials Park strategy.  


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Arrowsmith North silica sand project, Australia – update
5th September 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

VRX Silica has shifted its focus to finalising infrastructure solutions, binding offtake agreements and project finance, confirming its goal of first production next year. 


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Buena Vista iron project, US – update
5th September 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Magnum Mining and Exploration is revisiting its Buena Vista project after a new analysis highlighted its potential for rare-earth elements. 


Image of Kayelekera mine
Kayelekera uranium restart project, Malawi – update
5th September 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Lotus Resources announced on September 1 that it had produced the first batch of uranium. 


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Notable progress in engineering, but women still underrepresented in leadership roles
5th September 2025 By: Trent Roebeck

South African women in engineering and industry can become “more-than-competent” drivers of change and development, solidifying their positions within traditionally male-dominated environments,... 


Lower inflation to benefit economy more slowly in face of steep administered prices – Absa CIB
4th September 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Lower inflation would help to reduce inflation expectations and inflation over the long term and, ultimately, lead to lower interest rates, which would benefit consumers by lowering debt-servicing... 


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Competition Commission releases first Cost of Living report
4th September 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Expanding on the scope of its inaugural 'Essential Food Price Monitoring' (EFPM) report, launched in 2020, the Competition Commission has restructured the report into the ‘Cost of Living (COL)’... 


DWS opens water resource rehabilitation guidelines for public input
4th September 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has embarked on the public consultations for its draft ‘Rehabilitation Management Guidelines (RMG) for Water Resources’. Interested stakeholders have... 


BCG project leader Lindokuhle Shongwe.
Unleash Africa's energy, critical minerals to uplift continent, Boston Consulting exhorts
4th September 2025 By: Martin Creamer

With the world's energy transition accelerating and nations scrambling to secure resilient supply chains, Africa has what the world needs. In fact, the continent is seen to be in pole position to... 


Zimile unveils new brand identity, establishing innovation and energy business units
Zimile unveils new brand identity, establishing innovation and energy business units
4th September 2025

As part of its rebranding, multi-disciplinary consulting engineering and built environment firm Zimile has introduced two new business units – Innovation and Energy – that are central to the... 


Vesconite Bearings development engineer and consultant Cassandra Peens
Vesconite Bearings’ wear materials ensure safe, reliable valve operation
4th September 2025

Ball valves play a critical role in controlling the flow of fluid and pressure within a pipeline, but their effectiveness and safety are only as good as the seat material used. Wear parts... 


Business confidence insufficient to accelerate investment for meaningful economic growth – index
3rd September 2025 By: Schalk Burger

The Rand Merchant Bank (RMB)/Bureau for Economic Research (BER) Business Confidence Index (BCI) again declined, by one point, to 39 for the third quarter. This follows a five-point decline in the... 


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Treasury optimistic R2bn smart-meter scheme can help arrest Eskom arrear debt crisis
3rd September 2025 By: Terence Creamer

Having rolled-out 67 000 smart meters across eight pilot municipalities in 2024/25 as part of an effort to improve revenue management at municipalities that owe Eskom billions in outstanding arear... 


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Weir is a global leader in mining technology. We recognise that our planet’s future depends on the transition to renewable energy, and that...

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REELIN is Currently the largest supplier of Bearings to Transnet. We have contracts to supply bearings, draft gears slackadjusters and other...

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Established in 1982, Invincible Valves is a medium-sized enterprise in Germiston, serving global and local markets.

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FlameBlock is a proudly South African company that engineers, manufactures and supplies fire intumescent and retardant products to the fire...

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