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Ramaphosa moots possible hydrogen partnership with Namibia as he punts Boegoebaai export hub
7th October 2021 By: Terence Creamer

President Cyril Ramaphosa says South Africa stands ready to be a major exporter of green hydrogen and has described the special economic zone (SEZ) proposed for development at Boegoebaai, in the... 


Diamond giant De Beers hunts for treasure in Greenland's waters
Diamond giant De Beers hunts for treasure in Greenland's waters
5th October 2021 By: Reuters

Mining giant De Beers has commissioned a survey of the ocean floor off Greenland's coast in a first step to determine whether it could hold deposits of highly-prized marine diamonds. The eight-day... 


UCD opens new depot in Cape Town
1st October 2021 By: Irma Venter

United Container Depots (UCD) has moved from its location in Paarden Eiland to larger premises in Beaconvale, Parow, also in Cape Town. The new depot has a container stacking area of more than 20... 


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Pressure on municipalities key to recycle culture
24th September 2021 By: Darren Parker

The quality of waste management in South Africa is improving, but citizens need to continue putting pressure on municipalities and their respective communities – especially in rural areas – to... 


Ionic sees potential for scandium market growth
21st September 2021 By: Marleny Arnoldi

ASX-listed Ionic Rare Earths expects the potential for growth in scandium demand to be immense, and is positioning its Makuutu rare earths project, in Uganda, to cater to this demand. Since... 


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Franke mine, Chile
17th September 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

A copper mine in the most prominent copper-producing province in Chile. 


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BHP releases climate action plan
14th September 2021 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Diversified miner BHP on Tuesday released its Climate Transition Action Plan, outlining the company’s updated approach to reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and managing climate risks across... 


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Goulamina lithium project, Mali – update
10th September 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

Firefinch is hoping to finalise the demerger of its Goulamina lithium project next year. 


Conservation body calls for global moratorium on deep-sea mining
9th September 2021 By: Reuters

Environment officials and campaigners have called for a global moratorium on deep-sea mining and on issuing new exploration contracts unless marine ecosystems can be effectively protected.... 


Four branches added to 2Africa subsea cable system
3rd September 2021 By: Natasha Odendaal

The 2Africa consortium has added four new branches to the 2Africa cable, extending its connectivity to the Seychelles, the Comoros Islands and Angola, as well as bringing a new landing into... 


Evidence-based report welcomed by small and junior diamond miners
30th August 2021 By: Donna Slater

Small and junior diamond miners are facing persistent challenges from a policy and regulatory perspective, which has resulted in a significant decrease in the number of small miners over recent... 


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Thos Begbie & Co
20th August 2021

Thos Begbie & Co was established in 1887 by Scottish marine engineer and pioneer Thomas Begbie, in the newly proclaimed gold-rush town of Johannesburg.  Amanagement buyout in 1989 further boosted... 


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Goulamina lithium project, Mali – update
20th August 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

Firefinch has announced plans to bring production forward at the project. 


Minister blasts green protestors
19th August 2021 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Federal Resources and Water Minister Keith Pitt has slammed attempts by activists to disrupt gas exploration to the west of King Island, after some protesters attached themselves to a seismic... 


Hot dip galvanized structural steel
Proven performance of zinc for structural longevity 
17th August 2021 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Amid a global wave of stimulus programmes and resultant construction activity, the International Zinc Association (IZA) deemed it opportune to demonstrate the proven performance of zinc to protect... 


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Australian miners accelerate green investment amid net-zero flurry
13th August 2021 By: Esmarie Iannucci

With the rise of environmental activism and greater investor interest in environmental and social governance, Australian miners and the Australian government have started to give greater priority... 


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Hostile climate
6th August 2021 By: Terence Creamer

As the countdown clock to the Glasgow climate conference ticked past the 100-day mark late last month several deadly natural disasters, from floods and heat domes, provided stark reminders of the... 


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Ancient sites, sacred snake raise risks for Australian resources
30th July 2021 By: Bloomberg

Sacred sites, endangered sawfish and mythical rainbow serpents are the latest challenges confronting commodities powerhouse Australia as the nation’s top mining companies meet for their biggest... 


BMG’s Dinamic Oil gearbox in a warehouse
Gearboxes ensure increased safety
30th July 2021 By: Theresa Bhowan-Rajah

Engineering solutions provider BMG supplies the local railway sector with custom-designed planetary gearboxes for use in railway maintenance programmes. Design customisations are adjusted according... 


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Wärtsilä South Africa (Pty) Ltd - Energy and Marine
30th July 2021

Year of Formation and Background to Founding: The story of Wartsila unfolds like the scenes out of a period drama. It started off in a small village in Finland with a simple sawmill in 1834, where... 


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Kola potash project, Congo-Brazzaville – update
30th July 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

Kore Potash and the Summit Consortium have signed an enhancement agreement for the project. 


TLT-Turbo Africa Bridge Mining Ventilation Market Gap
29th July 2021

Based on client feedback and an extensive track record in the mining industry, ventilation fans and systems manufacturer, TLT-Turbo Africa have announced the extension of their current Auxiliary... 


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Ostem seeks to expand its contract manufacturing reach across industries
29th July 2021

Having purchased one of Metso Outotec’s facilities located in the industrial hub of Vereeniging, south of Johannesburg, together with the fabrication, machining, assembly and repair part of the... 


Kola enhancement agreement on track for interim completion in September
27th July 2021 By: Donna Slater

JSE- and Aim-listed potash developer Kore Potash and the Summit Consortium have signed an enhancement agreement for the Kola potash project on terms congruent with the memorandum of understanding... 


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Relief Canyon mine, US
23rd July 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

A gold mine in Nevada, in the US. 


Woodside takes part in Aus/Japan ammonia study
21st July 2021 By: Esmarie Iannucci

A joint feasibility study will be conducted into the development of a clean fuel ammonia supply chain from Australia to Japan. Australian energy major Woodside, along with Japan Oil, Gas and... 


Seismic surveys safe for the environment - study
20th July 2021 By: Esmarie Iannucci

The Australian Petroleum Production and Exploration Association (Appea) has welcomed research by the Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS), which showed that marine seismic surveys used in... 


KEEP IT FLUID 
Transfluid’s constant fill fluid couplings have been designed for hydrodynamic transmission
Couplings provide durable, reliable service
16th July 2021

Engineering solutions provider BMG’s extensive portfolio of Transfluid couplings comprises constant fill fluid couplings that have been designed to withstand operation in difficult conditions,... 


The trial was conducted onboard the Frontier Jacaranda.
Waste cooking oil powers ship from Singapore to South Africa for Anglo
16th July 2021 By: Martin Creamer

The use of sustainable biofuel to power a chartered capesize ship during a voyage from Singapore to South Africa has been successfully trialled as part of a decarbonisation initiative, Anglo... 


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Holistic strategy needed to tackle growing marine plastic crisis
16th July 2021 By: Donna Slater

As the marine ecosystem plays an critical role in mitigating climate change, through absorbing carbon dioxide (CO2), cooling the environment and sustaining delicate marine wildlife, it is becoming... 


INTERCHANGE Transport sector has 15 SIDS projects across the country
SIDS fast-tracks infrastructure- boosting projects
16th July 2021

As part of the Sustainable Infrastructure Development System (SIDS) methodology launched last year, the government announced 50 projects, along with 12 special projects, that the methodology has... 


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Arcadia lithium project, Zimbabwe – update
9th July 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

Prospect Resources has officially opened its pilot project at the Arcadia project. 


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Sandpiper marine phosphate project, Namibia – update
9th July 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

The High Court of Namibia has declared that Namibian Marine Phosphate’s Mining Licence 170 and the rights conferred to the company thereunder have not been affected by the findings of the court and... 


Fortescue chairperson Andrew Forrest
FFI flies through June targets
6th July 2021 By: Esmarie Iannucci

The energy arm of iron-ore major Fortescue, Fortescue Future Industries (FFI) on Tuesday announced that it had completed all of its key projects targeted for June 30, as part of its initial... 


KfW issues RFI for €200m South African green-hydrogen programme
KfW issues RFI for €200m South African green-hydrogen programme
2nd July 2021 By: Terence Creamer

A request for Information (RFI), aimed at gathering information on potential green hydrogen project opportunities in South Africa, has been released. The RFI has been issued by the Council of... 


Kenya Airways subsidiary using drones to support wildlife census
2nd July 2021 By: Rebecca Campbell

Kenyan national flag carrier Kenya Airways’ subsidiary Fahari Aviation participated in the Tsavo Ecosystem Wildlife Census, which was coordinated by the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) and the... 


NMP says court confirms validity of its mining licence
1st July 2021 By: Simone Liedtke

The High Court of Namibia on June 30 declared that Namibian Marine Phosphate’s (NMP’s) mining licence ML170 and the rights conferred to the company thereunder were not affected by the findings of... 


The technology, known as air lubrication, was installed in the Sea Victoria.
Vale touts bubbles to reduce shipping emissions
1st July 2021 By: Creamer Media Reporter

South American iron-ore major Vale is testing an ‘air bubble’ technology on one of its ore carriers, which it hopes could reduce greenhouse gas emissions from navigation. The technology, known as... 


The trial was conducted onboard the Frontier Jacaranda.
Waste cooking oil powers ship from Singapore to South Africa for Anglo
29th June 2021 By: Martin Creamer

The use of sustainable biofuel to power a chartered capesize ship during a voyage from Singapore to South Africa has been successfully trialled as part of a decarbonisation initiative, Anglo... 


BIG BOY Inkulu Plastic Pipes is the first in the country to manufacture pipes at a diameter of 1 200 mm
Company adds new pipe range
25th June 2021 By: Darren Parker

Pipe manufacturer Inkulu Plastic Pipes has added a new high-density polyethylene (HDPE) structured wall pipe product range to its offering. Inkulu Plastic Pipes sales and marketing manager Faize... 


Goulamina lithium project, Mali – update
Goulamina lithium project, Mali – update
25th June 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

Firefinch has unveiled details of its $130-million transaction with the world’s biggest lithium developer, Jiangxi Ganfeng Lithium Co, to establish a joint venture at the Goulamina project. 


Sandpiper marine phosphate project, Namibia – update
Sandpiper marine phosphate project, Namibia – update
25th June 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

The judgment in a court case challenging the legitimacy of the Sandpiper mining licence has been postponed until June 30. 


A mining startup's rush for underwater metals comes with deep risks
A mining startup's rush for underwater metals comes with deep risks
24th June 2021 By: Bloomberg

A seabed mining startup, DeepGreen Metals, has successfully sold itself to investors as a game-changing source of minerals to make electric car batteries that can be obtained in abundance—and at... 


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