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Schalk Burger

Schalk Burger

Schalk Burger is Creamer Media Senior Deputy Editor for Engineering News and Mining Weekly.

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The Vertrex modules to be supplied to the Merak 1 project

PV plant for ARM mine operational by year-end

29th March 2024

Shanghai-listed solar photovoltaic company Trina SOLAr, renewable energy project developer SOLA and civil engineering and construction company WBHO Construction will build the 135 MW Merak 1 SOLAr... 


FNB/BER building confidence index ‘nosedives’ to 27 in the first quarter

29th March 2024

The FNB/BER Building Confidence Index dropped by 16 points to 27 in the first quarter of this year, from 43 in the fourth quarter of 2023, and four of the six sectors surveyed recorded a decline in... 


A coal-fired power plant operated by Eskom

Draft IRP 2023 lacks environmental, health, climate commitments, says Life After Coal

27th March 2024

Coal phase-out campaign the Life After Coal Campaign, in its comments on the draft Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) 2023, said the plan has fundamental flaws and expressed skepticism in the plan's... 


The Cape Town International Airport

ACSA to invest nearly R22bn in airport infrastructure

22nd March 2024

Transport Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga has reported that State-owned Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) will invest R21.7-billion on airport infrastructure developments focused on refurbishments,... 


Tugboats owned by TNPA

TNPA orders seven tugboats to enhance seaport operations

15th March 2024

State-owned Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has, as part of its marine fleet renewal programme, ordered seven tugboats in a R1-billion investment aimed at enhancing marine operations at... 


The Vertrex modules to be supplied to the Merak 1 project

Trina Solar, SOLA and WBHO collaborate on 135 MW solar plant for ARM

14th March 2024

Shanghai-listed solar photovoltaic company Trina SOLAr, renewable energy project developer SOLA and civil engineering and construction company WBHO Construction will build the 135 MW Merak 1 SOLAr... 


Unctad develops digital solution to promote new critical mineral discoveries

13th March 2024

To prevent a production gap of critical and energy minerals amid burgeoning demand to keep global warming within the 1.5 °C targeted under the Paris Agreement, the United Nations Conference on... 


Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi

100 MW of OCGT power to be available in Gauteng by April to mitigate loadshedding – Lesufi

8th March 2024

Johannesburg power utility City Power would, on behalf of the Gauteng government, add 100 MW of electricity capacity to the grid to assist the Gauteng province in its goal to reduce the impact of... 


Magazine Cover image

Teraco moves to grow and green SA data-centre footprint

8th March 2024

Digital transformation is happening in every industry and digitalisation of the economy is intensifying the need for highly available, and sustainable, information and communication technology... 


Eskom CEO Dan Marokane

Eskom board tasks Marokane with three priorities in his first 100 days as CEO

1st March 2024

State-owned power utility Eskom's board of directors has tasked incoming CEO Dan Marokane to prioritise three key areas – assessing the generation operational recovery plan, reviewing Eskom’s... 


Energy firm to install PV plant at Kimberly-Clark’s C Town facility

1st March 2024

Personal care and hygiene products manufacturer Kimberly-Clark has signed a long-term power purchase agreement (PPA) with energy company Energy Partners (EP), which will install a 2.2 MW rooftop... 


M&R to report narrowed losses, improved capital structure

29th February 2024

JSE-listed engineering and contracting services company Murray & Roberts (M&R) on February 29 said it has made meaningful progress towards implementing a sustainable capital structure. In a trading... 


The site of the proposed green hydrogen production facility

Lhyfe seeking approval for planned 20 MW green hydrogen plant in the UK

28th February 2024

Green hydrogen development company Lhyfe is planning to build, if plans are approved, a 20 MW green hydrogen production facility in Wallsend, North Tyneside, in the UK. The proposed facility will... 


Award for biodegradable cellulose gloves inventor

23rd February 2024

Industry association Women in Mining Kenya founder Grace Akinyi won the Mining Innovation and Research Battlefield 2024 competition with her 'Eco Green Gold’ concept to produce biodegradable gloves... 


SAPVIA CEO Dr Rethabile Melamu

SAPVIA CEO appointed to board of Global Solar Council

23rd February 2024

South African Photovoltaic Industry Association (SAPVIA) CEO Dr Rethabile Melamu has been appointed as a board member of the international solar power industry organisation Global Solar Council.... 


Minerals Council CEO Mzila Mthenjane

Fiscal discipline in Budget, but 5% infrastructure expenditure increase ‘barely positive’ – Minerals Council

22nd February 2024

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana maintained focus on fiscal discipline and balancing the need to address socioeconomic challenges facing the country, industry organisation Minerals Council South... 


Forge Academy launches new 4IR training centre in partnership with Sibanye-Stillwater

19th February 2024

Technology training company Forge Academy has launched a new Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) training centre and two courses in partnership with mining company Sibanye-Stillwater. The first two... 


Power lines with the Kendal power station in the background

DMRE to remodel draft IRP 2023 in light of new information, curtailment plans

16th February 2024

Many of the submissions the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) has received from the first round of public engagements about the draft Integrated Resource Plan 2023 (IRP 2023) in... 


Scatec CEO Terje Pilskog

New renewables platform poised to change South Africa’s energy landscape

16th February 2024

Renewable energy company Scatec, financial services firm Standard Bank and asset management company Stanlib have established new renewable energy platform Lyra Energy to offer a low-risk, flexible... 


Anglo American projects and development director Alison Atkinson.

Anglo American, Finnish Minerals sign battery value chain agreement

12th February 2024

Mining multinational Anglo American and Finnish State-owned mining company Finnish Minerals Group have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to explore opportunities to further support the... 


Minerals Council CEO Mzila Mthenjane

Mining industry sustainability hinges on energy, logistics reforms, Minerals Council stresses

9th February 2024

The sustainability of the South African mining industry and its ability to play a meaningful and positive role in society and the economy are dependent on urgent and extensive structural reforms in... 


Trade and Industrial Policy Strategies senior economist and South African Renewable Energy Masterplan facilitator Gaylor Montmasson-Clair

Energy transition offers once-in-century chance for South Africa to reindustrialise

9th February 2024

The global and local renewable energy transition is presenting industries, and South Africa, with a once-in-a-century growth trajectory to provide products and components into the value chains of... 


Almost half of South African companies needed overhaul after cybersecurity incidents

9th February 2024

Cybersecurity company Trellix's 'Mind of the CISO 2023' report found that nearly half of South African organisations found it necessary to completely overhaul the skills and qualifications of their... 


Ports of entry redevelopment bid submission deadline extended

9th February 2024

The Border Management Authority (BMA) has agreed to extend the submission date for requests for proposal for the 'Redevelopment of the Six Priority Land Ports of Entry' project to July 4. The six... 


Biodegradable cellulose gloves inventor wins 2024 Mining Innovation and Research award

8th February 2024

Industry association Women in Mining Kenya founder Grace Akinyi won the Mining Innovation and Research Battlefield 2024 competition with her 'Eco Green Gold’ concept to produce biodegradable gloves... 


Transnet receives locomotive batteries through RBCT partnership

6th February 2024

State-owned Transnet has taken delivery of seven full sets of batteries procured by the Richards Bay Coal Terminal (RBCT). The delivery of these critical spares will improve the reliability of... 


The Optimum coal mine

NUM welcomes Optimum Colliery settlement, calls for rail allocation

6th February 2024

Trade union the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) has welcomed the settlement agreement under which Liberty Coal has agreed to pay R461.7-million to the State in place of the confiscation of... 


Locomotives operating on Transnet Freight Rail's rail lines

Clear commitment to reform implementation needed in SoNA – Mavuso

5th February 2024

Business organisation Business Leadership South Africa (BLSA) CEO Busi Mavuso has urged President Cyril Ramaphosa to show a clear commitment to the hard work of reform implementation during his... 


A railway line

Critical infrastructure failure fingered as biggest business risk in South Africa for second year running

2nd February 2024

Critical infrastructure blackouts have emerged as the number one risk for businesses in South Africa for the second consecutive year, highlighting the severe impact of power outages and the failure... 


Global body calls for inclusive access to AI data

2nd February 2024

The World Economic Forum (WEF) Artificial Intelligence Governance Alliance (AIGA) is calling on experts from various sectors to address several key areas of AI, including improving data quality and... 


Mxolisi Mgojo

Busa appoints Mxolisi Mgojo as president

30th January 2024

Business organisation Business Unity South Africa (Busa) has appointed Mxolisi Mgojo as its new president, after Bonang Mohale stepped down in August 2023, one year before the end of his term of... 


Emira CEO Geoff Jennett

Emira concludes its acquisition of Transcend

29th January 2024

JSE-listed real estate investment trust (Reit) Emira has finalised the acquisition and subsequent delisting of fellow Reit Transcend. The properties of Transcend's portfolio of 4 000 tenants will... 


An Investing in African Mining sign

Logistics, energy challenges remain for Mining Indaba host South Africa

29th January 2024

Mining Indaba to open with SA mining industry hit hard by rail inefficiencies The yearly African Mining Indaba will start on February 5 against the backdrop of the local mining industry facing... 


Graphic depicting the various uses of green hydrogen

USTDA to host South African delegation in the US to accelerate green hydrogen collaboration

26th January 2024

The US Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) will bring a delegation of South African clean energy sector decision-makers to the US to build partnerships between the countries to accelerate the... 


Promise of GenAI set to turn into tangible business success this year – BCG

26th January 2024

Artificial intelligence (AI), and generative AI (GenAI), is one of the top three topics being discussed among executives worldwide and across sectors, and GenAI is set to be scaled up during the... 


95% of companies have an AI strategy, 14% ready to integrate it – Cisco

26th January 2024

Advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), especially generative AI (GenAI), are leading to a once-in-a-generation shift, which is opening new opportunities and transforming industries, modes of... 


Jan Fourie to take over as Mulilo Energy CEO from May

26th January 2024

Renewable energy developer Mulilo Energy has appointed former Scatec executive VP Jan Fourie to succeed outgoing CEO Johnny Cullum when he steps down in May. Cullum has served as CEO since Mulilo... 


The Isidingo drill

DSI, CSIR and Mandela Mining Precinct to showcase innovations at Mining Indaba

25th January 2024

The Department of Science and Innovation (DSI), the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) and the Mandela Mining Precinct (MMP) will showcase technologies that have been developed... 


Leoka resigns from Amplats board

22nd January 2024

Platinum group metals miner Anglo American Platinum (Amplats) has announced that Thabi Leoka has resigned as nonexecutive director and, consequently, the board committees she serves on, with... 


Solar panels, wind turbines and a hydrogen storage tank

Lhyfe, Source Galileo to establish green hydrogen production units in the UK, Ireland

22nd January 2024

Green and renewable hydrogen producer and supplier Lhyfe and renewable energy developer Source Galileo have entered into an agreement to jointly develop commercial-scale green and renewable... 


Global economic growth in 2024 to be muted

19th January 2024

The global economy is expected to remain weak in 2024, but inflation is likely to gradually decrease, and rate cuts may be on the cards in the second half of the year economic forecasting and... 


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