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QES mobile generators ordered locally
15th April 2022 By: Tracy Hancock

Air, power and flow solutions provider Atlas Copco Power Technique has received orders this year for its QES mobile, plug-and-play generators from local companies, mostly for standby power purposes... 


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Segilola gold project, Nigeria – update
15th April 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

Thor Explorations’ operations at the Segilola gold mine have performed in line with forecasts for the quarter ended March 31, 2022. 


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Many hydrogen opportunities in S Africa
13th April 2022 By: Sabrina Jardim

The export of green hydrogen is an opportunity South Africa should capitalise on, as are a number of other hydrogen opportunities that are available, says hydrogen-focused company Hydrogen Energy... 


Thor Explorations reaches steady state production at Segilola gold mine
11th April 2022 By: Marleny Arnoldi

TSX-listed Thor Explorations’ operations at the Segilola gold mine, in Nigeria, performed in line with forecasts for the first quarter of this year and remains on track to meet full-year guidance... 


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Ancuabe graphite project, Mozambique – update
8th April 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

Triton Minerals has identified a power solution for its Ancuabe project. 


Triton makes a power plan for Ancuabe
5th April 2022 By: Esmarie Iannucci

ASX-listed Triton Minerals has identified a power solution for its Ancuabe graphite project, in Mozambique, signing a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with a generator manufacturer Himoinsa... 


Steady progress continues at Tirupati’s Sahamamy graphite expansion
1st April 2022 By: Darren Parker

London- and OTCQX-listed Tirupati Graphite said on March 31 that it was making progress with the expansion of its Sahamamy primary graphite project in Madagascar. “We have maintained progress with... 


Inventus Designs develops high-output water-harvesting device
18th March 2022 By: Natasha Odendaal

Innovative mechanical design services firm Inventus Designs is developing a new water harvesting product intended to produce water in areas that are affected by water shortages. The project, which... 


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Now’s the time for full energy freedom, says green hydrogen stalwart Andrew Forrest
17th March 2022 By: Martin Creamer

Let’s give energy sovereignty to the world. Renewable energy is everywhere. Every country can produce it. Now is the time to capture it, and have full energy freedom, enthused Fortescue Metals... 


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Tronox hands over LED projects to local community
14th March 2022 By: Darren Parker

Mineral sands miner Tronox South Africa last week handed over four local economic development (LED) projects to local communities surrounding its Fairbreeze project near Richards Bay, in... 


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Minera Don Nicolás, Argentina
11th March 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

A gold mine in Santa Cruz, Argentina. 


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Karowe underground project, Botswana
11th March 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

Lucara Diamond Corp has reported that several activities are planned for the Karowe project in the 2022 financial year. 


Rincon production planned for mid-year
1st March 2022 By: Esmarie Iannucci

First production of battery quality lithium carbonate product from the Rincon project, in Argentina, would occur in mid-2022. ASX-listed Argosy Minerals on Tuesday reported that some 61% of the... 


Jendamark Automation installs R3.2m rooftop solar system at Gqeberha plant
18th February 2022 By: Irma Venter

Jendamark Automation has installed a R3.2-million rooftop solar plant at its manufacturing facility in Gqeberha, in the Eastern Cape. The system comprises 481 solar panels capable of generating up... 


Govt slams Origin plans to close Eraring
17th February 2022 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Energy producer and distributor Origin Energy on Thursday flagged the early retirement of its Eraring power station from 2032 to 2025, in New South Wales, saying coal-fired generation was no longer... 


Altus encouraged by mineralisation at Mali-based Lakanfla Central following drilling
15th February 2022 By: Donna Slater

Aim- and TSX-V-listed African mining royalty generator Altus Strategies has found significant gold mineralisation, following 3 500 m of reverse circulation drilling at its Lakanfla Central prospect... 


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South Africa’s just energy transition hinges on integrated policy approach
11th February 2022 By: Marleny Arnoldi

As the world’s largest economies are decarbonising, deregulating, decentralising and digitalising their energy sectors, it is imperative that South Africa, as a trading partner of these countries,... 


Early close for two AGL coal-fired power stations
10th February 2022 By: Esmarie Iannucci

The Australian government has expressed concern about energy generator AGL’s decision to exit coal, with the company announcing on Thursday that it would bring forward the closure of its Bayswater... 


Barrick to earn into Latin Metals’ Argentina projects
8th February 2022 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Bullion major Barrick Gold has entered into an agreement to acquire up to an 85% interest in three exploration properties that Latin Metals owns in Santa Cruz, Argentina, the TSX-V-listed minerals... 


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Whim Creek copper/zinc project, Australia – update
4th February 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

Anax has started a definitive feasibility study, which the company is aiming to complete by mid-2022. 


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2nd February 2022

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2nd February 2022

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Winding completed at KZN power storage station
28th January 2022

Electro-mechanical services and repairs company Marthinusen & Coutts (M&C) performed a significant rewind in 2020 after being contracted by German original-equipment manufacturer (OEM) Voith Hydro... 


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Zest WEG
28th January 2022

Zest WEG, a subsidiary of leading Brazilian motor and controls manufacturer WEG, is committed to the development of the African region, and has been servicing the continent for over 40 years.... 


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Metal prices expected to maintain their strong performance this year
26th January 2022 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Metal prices, which have been on an uptrend since 2020, are expected to continue their strong performance this year and next Fitch Solutions, a unit of Fitch Group, noted during a webinar on... 


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Rio strikes deal to start Oyu Tolgoi underground
25th January 2022 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Diversified miner Rio Tinto has announced the restart of underground operations at the Oyu Tolgoi project, in Mongolia, after reaching an agreement with the government of Mongolia. Rio said in a... 


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Integrated solution offers less reliance on national grid
21st January 2022 By: Claire O'Reilly

South Africa-based renewable-energy solutions company Solareff has designed and installed an integrated solar photovoltaic (PV), diesel generator and battery energy storage system (BESS), with an... 


Adani wins key coal tender as India acts to avoid energy crisis
5th January 2022 By: Bloomberg

Adani Enterprises has won a contract to supply overseas coal to India’s top electricity generator as the nation aims to avoid a repeat of last year’s energy crisis, according to people familiar... 


What does load shedding cost your company?
9th December 2021

The impact of ongoing power cuts on the SA industry Load shedding has become an ever-present reality in South Africa.  It has a massive effect on South Africa’s GDP, specifically in the... 


Is your power backup investment failsafe when Eskom load shedding strikes?
9th December 2021

Wave after wave of load shedding has hit the country, as you would have experienced, no doubt. This has resulted in incidents where service providers and businesses in all industries have been... 


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Business as usual despite genset demand spike
3rd December 2021 By: Darren Parker

Generator set (genset) manufacturer Atlas Copco Power Technique business development manager Philip du Plessis says the business is always prepared to try to close any sale that comes its way,... 


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More growth expected for diesel generators
3rd December 2021 By: Darren Parker

South Africa’s diesel generator market is expected to grow at a compound yearly growth rate of more than 2% from 2020 to 2025, according to a report released this year by research organisation... 


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Data protection critical during power cuts
3rd December 2021 By: Darren Parker

Although downtime and damage to electrical equipment are common concerns for businesses during load-shedding, many business owners do not sufficiently consider the protection of their data,... 


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Genset failure can be dangerous
3rd December 2021

Generator set (genset) failure owing to a lack of proper maintenance poses a significant business risk, says fire safety company ASP Fire CEO Michael van Niekerk. Backup power supply systems such... 


Tough conditions call for Grindex drainage pumps
1st December 2021

Tough pumping applications such as on mine and construction sites need a proven range of drainage pumps that are heavy-duty but offer low total cost of ownership - these characteristics have been... 


Altus to divest subsidiary to Eastinco
22nd November 2021 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Aim- and TSX-V-listed mining royalty generator Altus Strategies has entered into a sale and purchase agreement and other agreements with London AQSE Growth Market-listed Eastinco Mining and... 


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Coal stocks lose ground after Glasgow climate deal
15th November 2021 By: Reuters

An international agreement to reduce coal use dragged miners' shares lower on Monday, but tight supply of the commodity provided a floor for a sector that has chalked up huge gains this year. UN... 


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Renewable power a viable option for mining operations
12th November 2021 By: Anna Moross

Integrating renewable power after construction in mining operations aims to enhance efficiency and decrease costs while minimising environmental effect, says consulting engineers Zutari technical... 


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Diesel, load-shedding feature in summer outlook as Eskom’s maintenance recovery takes longer than expected
5th November 2021 By: Terence Creamer

State-owned electricity utility Eskom says its reliability maintenance recovery (RMR) interventions have not yet succeeded in stabilising the performance of its unpredictable coal fleet and that... 


Zest WEG's installation of MV board minimises downtime
26th October 2021

In a process that minimised disruption to the customer’s plant, Zest WEG has supplied one of its locally manufactured MTW05 Medium Voltage (MV) switchboards to a gold producer in Gauteng. According... 


From left to right: Jan Oberholzer, Segomoco Scheppers, Phillip Dukashe and Monde Bala at the Eskom State of the System briefing. CEO Andre de Ruyter was not present as he was travelling to the COP26 climate talks
Diesel and load-shedding feature in summer outlook as Eskom's maintenance recovery takes longer than envisaged
25th October 2021 By: Terence Creamer

State-owned electricity utility Eskom says its reliability maintenance recovery (RMR) interventions have not yet succeeded in stabilising the performance of its unpredictable coal fleet and that... 


Caterpillar, Tractafric complete 7.5 MW battery storage solution for grid stability at Barrick's Kibali
22nd October 2021 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Construction and equipment manufacturer Caterpillar and equipment distribution multinational Tractafric have installed 7.5 MW of battery energy storage capacity at gold miner Barrick Gold's Kibali... 


Positive outcome from government’s amendment to embedded generation
22nd October 2021

Renewable energy producer Genesis Eco Energy states that the promulgation of the Electricity Regulation Act (ERA) amendment, gazetted August 20, 2021, surprised many. “Business had been calling for... 


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