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An aerial photograph of one of the sugar cane mills under the umbrella of the South African Sugar Association
Diversification said to be key to industry’s survival
8th December 2023 By: Trent Roebeck

Despite Phase 1 of the “all-important” Sugarcane Value Chain Master Plan to 2030 (Sugarcane Master Plan) having expired on March 31, 2023, government has allowed for two additional years so that... 


An image of Cresco Group’s decarbonisation advisor Dominic Goncalves
Microgrids gain traction to combat critical outage impacts
8th December 2023 By: Nadine Ramdass

Microgrids are gaining traction globally owing to its ability to alleviate the impact of critical outages, caused by extreme weather, climate events, and various other reasons.  Microgrids can... 


Updated scoping study for Infinity’s Spain project proves positive
10th November 2023 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

ASX-listed Infinity Lithium has completed an updated scoping study for the San José lithium project in Spain, and highlights that the project’s positive financial outcomes and environmental... 


 The above image depicts a reverse osmosis water treatment plant for boiler water pore treatment
Thermal solutions increase efficiency
10th November 2023 By: Lynne Davies

An integrated site energy management plan is strongly advised amid South Africa’s power constraints, as it demonstrates opportunities – such as integrating electrical and thermal systems – to... 


Image of titanium sponge
Titanium beneficiation complex, South Africa – update
22nd September 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

Nyanza Light Metals has more than 75%, or about 60 000 t, of its 80 000 t signed up 


Image of multi-fuel biomass layout
Firm installs new boilers to optimise operations
1st September 2023 By: Bridget Lepere

Energy plant operations and maintenance company Associated Energy Services (AES) is working on an operational optimisation project for a client in the fishing industry to install an additional 60... 


Glencore Alloys head Japie Fullard.
Solar energy plant on the way at vanadium operation, Glencore’s Fullard reports
11th August 2023 By: Martin Creamer

The decarbonisation and solar power plans of Glencore Alloys are coming to the fore with the first 25 MW solar plant on the way, Glencore Alloys head Japie Fullard told Mining Weekly at question... 


Sustainability spurs new trends in chemicals industry
11th August 2023 By: Sabrina Jardim

With a strong focus on sustainability, a growing trend of fuel switches, opportunities for cogeneration and using by-product streams has emerged in the chemicals industry, says boiler and energy... 


Imnage of Boron mine
Boron mine, US
14th July 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

A multimineral mine in the US state of California. 


Image of a titanium sponge
Titanium beneficiation project, South Africa – update
7th July 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

Nyanza Light Metals has more than 75% of its titanium dioxide pigment signed up. 


Image of Nolans' mineral tenements
Nolans neodymium/praseodymium rare earths project, Australia – update
23rd June 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

Arafura Resources has received a letter of interest from Canadian credit export agency Export Development Canada for the provision of a potential $300-million in financing for the project. 


Arafura fields Canadian interest for Nolans funding
20th June 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Rare earths developer Arafura Rare Earths has received a letter of interest from Canadian credit export agency Export Development Canada (EDC) for the provision of a potential $300-million in... 


Company’s four sugar projects completed
7th April 2023

Member of Bosch Holdings Bosch Projects completed four major projects at a sugar factory in Dalton, KwaZulu-Natal last year. These projects comprised of engineering, procurement and construction... 


Glencore CEO Gary Nagle.
Growing need for critical raw materials highlighted by US, EU policies – Glencore
15th February 2023 By: Martin Creamer

Recent government policies, such as the US's Inflation Reduction Act and the European Union’s proposed Green Deal Industrial Plan, demonstrate the growing need for critical raw materials through to... 


Image of the Thacker Pass project
Thacker Pass lithium project, US – update
10th February 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

A US judge has ordered regulators to reconsider part of the permit approving Lithium Americas' Thacker Pass lithium mine project. 


Merafe CEO Zanele Matlala and Merafe FD Ditabe Chocho.
Plans progressing for 744 MW energy for alloys business – Merafe
23rd August 2022 By: Martin Creamer

Construction of the Swedish Stirling plant that converts off-gas to electricity will take place at the Lion ferrochrome smelter near Steelport starting in the second half of this year, Merafe... 


Glencore Alloys head Japie Fullard.
President’s new energy plan opens way for Glencore Alloys to target bigger projects
8th August 2022 By: Martin Creamer

Glencore Alloys head Japie Fullard has hailed the new energy plan announced by President Cyril Ramaphosa as opening the way for the company to target bigger power projects. “I must say that the... 


Sustainability efforts set to affect steel industry
8th July 2022 By: Nadine Ramdass

The steel industry has been fraught with challenges, ranging from Covid-19-related impacts to supply chain issues, but the move towards more sustainable practices will also result in many changes... 


Aerial view of the Thacker Pass project
Thacker Pass lithium project, US – update
10th September 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

A US federal judge has ruled that Lithium Americas Corp may conduct excavation work at its Thacker Pass lithium mine site. 


Image of Thacker Pass
Thacker Pass lithium project, US – update
3rd September 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

A US federal judge is expected to rule on September 3 whether to grant a request from Native Americans to temporarily block Lithium Americas Corp from excavating its Nevada mine site. 


An image showing wind turbines in Canada
Ferrochrome is part of the green revolution – Glencore
6th August 2021 By: Martin Creamer

Diversified mining and marketing company Glencore views the ferrochrome market as being particularly strong currently. “We've seen very healthy ferrochrome prices and good cash generation in that... 


Image of Lithium America's Thacker Pass project in the US
Thacker Pass lithium project, US – update
6th August 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

A US federal judge has ruled that Native American tribes may join a lawsuit seeking to block the proposed Thacker Pass mine. 


Uniconfort
Uniconfort
7th May 2021

Uniconfort manufactures and installs Biomass Plants up to 30 MWth and Cogeneration Systems up to 5 MWe.  Our Mission is to give Value to Biomass and Waste from wood, industrial and agricultural... 


On-The-Air (23/04/2021)
On-The-Air (23/04/2021)
23rd April 2021 By: Martin Creamer

South Africa must use the upcoming COP26 to promote platinum’s role in fighting climate change; Clearing South Africa’s massive exploration backlog will be a huge boost for the economy; and in... 


South African ferrochrome industry ‘running out of time’ as it fights for survival, sustainability
South African ferrochrome industry ‘running out of time’ as it fights for survival, sustainability
13th April 2021 By: Simone Liedtke

South Africa’s ferrochrome industry has taken its first steps towards independent power generation, with plans to generate up to 750 MW of its own electricity (comprising wind, solar and... 


MAKING ENDS SWEET 
This creation of new revenue streams will help sustain the local sugar industry and can potentially increase employment
Master plan to help industry diversify
26th March 2021 By: Cameron Mackay

The implementation of South African Sugarcane Value Chain Master Plan can help the sugar industry diversify its revenue streams and build support for local sugar production, according to local... 


Industry can grow with diverse solutions – institute
26th March 2021 By: Cameron Mackay

The best growth scenario for the local sugar industry is to diversify its products to create multiple revenue streams, says research organisation the Sugar Milling Research Institute NPC (SMRI)... 


Rio Tinto looks at solar for US Boron
Rio Tinto looks at solar for US Boron
25th March 2021 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Mining giant Rio Tinto has announced an agreement with renewable energy technology company Heliogen to explore solar technology at Rio’s borates mine, in California. Under a memorandum of... 


Glencore Alloys CEO Japie Fullard
Glencore ferrochrome business evaluating clean energy projects
17th February 2021 By: Martin Creamer

The ferrochrome business of diversified mining and marketing company Glencore, which uses a substantial amount of electricity, is evaluating various clean energy projects, Glencore ferroalloys head... 


Uniconfort
Uniconfort
29th January 2021

Uniconfort manufactures and installs Biomass Plants up to 30 MWth and Cogeneration Systems up to 5 MWe.  Our Mission is to give Value to Biomass and Waste from wood, industrial and agricultural... 


Thacker Pass lithium project, US
Thacker Pass lithium project, US
22nd January 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

The US Bureau of Land Management has issued a record of decision for the project. 


Solar project roll-out under way as Ford eyes energy self-sufficiency by 2024
4th December 2020 By: Irma Venter

The Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa (FMCSA) has kicked off a 13.5 MW, R135-million solar-energy project at its Silverton assembly plant, in Pretoria. The project forms part of a larger... 


David Kovarski
Chrome producers want ferrochrome solutions that exclude export tax
19th November 2020 By: Martin Creamer

South Africa’s non-integrated chrome ore exporters want to discuss ways of solving the existential threat to South Africa’s struggling ferrochrome industry to avoid the need for a tax being imposed... 


Richards Bay Alloys CEO Andries van Heerden advocates chrome export tax to save local ferrochrome industry.
Richards Bay Alloys backs chrome export tax as interim measure
13th November 2020 By: Martin Creamer

The struggling electricity-intensive South African ferrochrome industry, which has taken significant strides to increase its efficiency and reduce its electricity consumption, needs urgent steps to... 


Struggling South African ferrochrome industry commits to competitiveness programme.
Ferrochrome commits to 750 MW self-generation, junior mining support
9th November 2020 By: Martin Creamer

South Africa’s struggling ferrochrome industry has committed itself to far-reaching efficiencies and competitiveness initiatives, including the self-generation of 750 MW of wind, solar and... 


Mineral Resources and Energy Minister Gwede Mantashe
Regulations amended to allow municipalities to develop or buy power
30th October 2020 By: Terence Creamer

Mineral Resources and Energy Minister Gwede Mantashe has gazetted amendments to the electricity regulations for new electricity generation capacity, opening the way for “municipalities in good... 


Richards Bay Alloys CEO Andries van Heerden advocates chrome export tax to save local ferrochrome industry.
Struggling ferrochrome needs chrome export tax as interim measure – Richards Bay Alloys
28th October 2020 By: Martin Creamer

The struggling electricity-intensive South African ferrochrome industry, which has taken significant strides to increase its efficiency and reduce its electricity consumption, needs urgent steps to... 


Lanxess chrome operation, in Rustenburg
Council says lower power prices are among what ferrochrome industry needs
23rd October 2020 By: Marleny Arnoldi

While the Minerals Council South Africa welcomes government’s steps to support domestic ferrochrome production and the chrome value chain, it has expressed disappointed at government not addressing... 


South African Cabinet approves export tax on chrome ore
South African Cabinet approves export tax on chrome ore
22nd October 2020 By: Reuters

South Africa, the world's biggest chrome producer, has approved measures to support the domestic ferrochrome industry including through an export tax on chrome ore, according to a Cabinet... 


Mineral Resources and Energy Minister Gwede Mantashe
Electricity regulations amended to allow municipalities to develop or buy power
16th October 2020 By: Terence Creamer

Mineral Resources and Energy Minister Gwede Mantashe has gazetted amendments to the electricity regulations for new electricity generation capacity, opening the way for “municipalities in good... 


Ivan Glasenberg
Ferrochrome business remains solid, world still requires large amount of it – Glasenberg
11th August 2020 By: Martin Creamer

The ferrochrome business remains solid and there is still a large amount of ferrochrome required in the world. Unfortunately, most of the production occurs in ferrochrome plants in China, while... 


Thacker Pass lithium project, US
Thacker Pass lithium project, US
7th August 2020 By: Sheila Barradas

The draft environmental impact statement for the Thacker Pass lithium project is available for public comment. 


PLANTATION POTENTIAL Steam Generation receives many enquiries from Uganda, Rwanda and Tanzania, which is known for its tea plantations that present potential for the supply of biomass and co-gen technology
Cogen technology heating up in Africa
12th June 2020 By: Tracy Hancock

South Africa needs to realise that the rest of Africa is becoming more business friendly, and it may no longer be the sole gateway to Africa, which is showing noticeable demand for co-generation... 


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