Another sluice gate has been opened at the Vaal dam as inflows increased rapidly amid ongoing rainfall in the Vaal river catchment. With five sluice gates now open to manage the dam’s water levels,... 

South Africa, already counting on a $1-billion loan from the World Bank to regenerate its rundown cities, is seeking funding from some top global development-finance institutions to help with the... 

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... 

Drip irrigation has long been a trusted sugarcane irrigation method, with the obvious advantages being reduced resource use and higher yields. However, sugarcane farmers in KwaZulu-Natal have... 

The adoption of the Global Industry Standard on Tailings Management (GISTM) is significantly shaping mine closure strategies in West Africa, says mining consultancy SRK Consulting principal... 

Waterjet cutting specialist MAXJET has recently completed the manufacture of various types of stainless steel sieve plates for clients in the agriculture, food and beverage, and petrochemicals... 

As the global sugarcane industry faces growing pressures, leading to factory closures, job losses and reduced cultivation, it is essential to diversify beyond traditional sugar products and... 

Mine ventilation and cooling technology are being advanced by energy and industrial gas solutions provider Chart Industries to meet the growing demands of deep-level mining through leveraging its... 

When providing well-crafted technical services, grasping regulatory and community considerations are crucial, as these increasingly affect the results of the engineering solutions on offer, says... 

To revive the South African steel and stainless-steel industry, reduce job losses therein, and improve support for local manufacturing of stainless-steel goods, International Zinc Association... 

As the invasive hyacinth starts to retreat from the Hartbeepoort dam after years of biological mitigation, a new invasive species has emerged to essentially fill the gap, taking advantage of the... 

Off-grid sanitation technology is now operational at two pilot sites in Strandfontein and Macassar, with three new sites to be added by the end of June, says the City of Cape Town (CoCT). The city... 

Structa Konsult is a consulting eng-ineering company specialising in the evaluation, design and certification of a range of industrial and civil structures.   Established in 2014, Structa Konsult... 

The smelter facility remains on care and maintenance. 

Lotus Resources has signed two agreements with the Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi to connect the project to the national grid. 

A zinc mine in south-central Sweden. 

The West African mining sector has developed significantly, particularly in gold production, over the past decade. Mining industry solutions provider FLS has played a key role in supporting this... 

Gauteng, through the provincial Growth and Development Agency (GGDA), has secured investment pledges from South African and international companies to the value of R312.5-billion, exceeding its... 

The African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energies conference has officially launched its 2025 program, covering strategic topics from upstream oil and gas to downstream infrastructure and... 

A group of white Afrikaners was so opposed to majority Black rule when apartheid ended some three decades ago that they carved out a separatist enclave, the only town in South Africa where all... 

financing from World Bank Group member the International Finance Corporation (IFC). The funding will accelerate Raxio’s expansion of facilities powering technologies like AI, cloud computing and... 

Coated materials play a pivotal role in shaping, refining and perfecting a vast array of materials. From aerospace engineering to furniture craftsmanship, these high-performing abrasives have... 

In a society with catastrophic levels of unemployment, special economic zones (SEZs) could move South Africa beyond its current economic paralysis, says independent policy analysis and advocacy... 

A new copper pressure oxidation (Cu POX) leaching process aims to address the changing needs of the copper extraction industry, faced by the ongoing depletion of deposits and increasing... 

Most mines operate permanent dewatering infrastructure to safeguard operations and safety. Yet, as mines dig deeper and wider for high-quality minerals, contend with extreme weather shifts, and... 

A comprehensive pre-feasibility study is underway to enhance the water supply system for the residents of Buffalo City, East London, aimed at improving their water quality. Spearheaded by the... 

While “turning South Africa into a construction site” is a noble goal, Auditor-General of South Africa national executive head of audit Bongi Ngoma has questioned Public Works and Infrastructure... 

The final forensic report on the controversial Telkom Towers project will be delivered by the end of April, Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson has revealed. In August last... 

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) on Tuesday opened a third sluice gate at the Vaal dam to increase water outflows and manage inflows. The Vaal dam water level is currently at 107.30%,... 

By: Alexandra Mattisson Reliance on backup power systems and electric vehicles (EVs) in South Africa has surged due to persistent load-shedding, frequent power outages, and rising fuel prices.... 

High-purity iron miner Ironveld’s shares have resumed trading on the Aim, after the company published its results for the financial year ended June 30, 2024, in addition to its results for the six... 

Mining operations rely heavily on the efficiency and reliability of their equipment, and fuel cleanliness plays a crucial role in minimising downtime and reducing costs. A recent webinar hosted by... 

Schneider Electric South Africa, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, offers the full range of innovative SpaceLogic and EasyLogic ball valves and... 

Property investment company Liberty Two Degrees (L2D) has reported that it has delivered a robust performance for the 2024 financial year, demonstrating resilience amid persistent macroeconomic... 

JSE-listed real estate investment trust (Reit) Vukile Property Fund has reported that it has achieved a strong performance for the financial year ended March 31, underscoring its dealmaking... 

Innomotics GmbH, a globally leading provider of electric motors and large drive systems and Danfoss Drives A/S, a global leader in low-voltage drives, are pleased to announce the next phase of... 

JSE-listed chemicals group AECI will dispose of its wholly-owned water and process solutions subsidiary ImproChem Public Water business to a South African majority black-owned special purpose... 

Decisive leadership and swift, boots-on-the-ground implementation – along with “quick wins” – are essential to ensure the success of the resolutions of the Water and Sanitation Indaba, held last... 

Following the Water and Sanitation Indaba held last week, clear resolutions have emerged to reverse the significant decline seen in South Africa’s water sector in the past few years. From... 

A new course will be charted for South Africa’s water sector following the landmark Water and Sanitation Indaba held last week, President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Monday. In his weekly ‘From the... 

Enlit Africa, the continent’s foremost gathering for the power, energy and water sectors, is to Cape Town from 20-22 May 2025, under the bold theme Challenge the Status Quo. Convening industry... 

Investors in the Pan African Resources gold mining company are not only exposed to what is an exceptionally high gold price but also to low-cost, low-risk, near-term production growth of...