Resources Watch

This week: The CSIR Robotics department has a project for hard rock mining. And, there’s no sign of South Africa’s pledged infrastructure, as Aveng gets a R19-billion Australasian orders boost.

Second Take: Vale in Africa

Creamer Media’s Shannon de Ryhove speaks to Mining Weekly senior deputy editor Keith Campbell about Brazilian miner Vale’s activities in Southern, Central and West Africa.

Second Take: Uranium as a nuclear fuel

We speak about uranium as a nuclear fuel.

Real Economy Report

The CSIR showcases its new housing technology; we look at the Navy's new submarines; and the government is pondering the future of the PBMR nuclear reactor project.

Real Economy Report

We take a look at the Navy's new technology ships; we visit a South African facility manufacturing solar flat plate collectors for solar water heaters; and consultants remain bullish on platinum and palladium.

Real Economy Report

A new rock drill embraces reduced noise levels; Harmony Gold is about to benefit from its suite of gold projects; and, we look at excellence in South African design.

Real Economy Report

Veteran South African mine-protected vehicles get a new lease of life; conflicting views on the remediation of the Wonderfonteinspruit; and, we speak to Solar World Congress chairperson Jon Adams.

Real Economy Report

It's not a dog's life for Denel; the upside potential and downside risks of opening up South Africa's electricity-supply industry to the private sector; BMW gears up for still higher-tech production.

Real Economy Report

South African Airways gives an update on its fleet replacement programme; South Africa and Russia want to stimulate bilateral trade and investment; and, we discuss Carbon Capture and Storage.

Real Economy Report

From Creamer Media in Johannesburg, this is the Real Economy Report. Our top stories this week: South Africa's Sumbandila satellite is now in orbit; construction group Aveng sees 18% growth; and Sasol begins to perform innovative feats on the...

Real Economy Report

This is the Real Economy Report. Our top stories this week: Eskom's CEO talks about plans to reduce the power utility's carbon footprint; we look at Denel's strategy for the next five years; and Neil Pretorius, the CEO of DRDGold, talks about the...

Real Economy Report

This is the Real Economy Report. Our top stories this week: we look at the construction of the Seacom undersea cable; we look at South Africa's military information and communications technology sector; and, we speak to the head of the South...