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Woodside to collaborate on CCU facility in Perth
5th May 2022 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Oil and gas major Woodside on Thursday announced it would collaborate with Perth’s Eastern Metropolitan Regional Council (EMRC) on a carbon-to-products pilot project that will recycle greenhouse... 


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Africa House notes investment potential in Uganda, Guinea projects
13th April 2022 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Research and consulting company Africa House will from May 15 to 20 host a delegation of investors and business leaders in Uganda to better understand the opportunities for investment and the... 


French agency helping eThekwini municipality to implement riverine management programme
8th April 2022 By: Natasha Odendaal

The Agence Française de Développement (AFD) is providing support and expertise to the eThekwini metropolitan municipality to help with the implementation of its Transformative Riverine Management... 


Waste Legislation update
7th April 2022

(Virtual Showroom): In November 2013 the Minister of the then Water and Environmental affairs promulgated GN 921 in terms of the waste act which contained the List of Waste Management Activities... 


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Local paper recycling has room to grow – association
1st April 2022 By: Cameron Mackay

Despite the local recycling rate of 70% being above the global paper recycling rate of 59.1%, South Africa can still improve in its treatment of paper waste, states industry body the Paper... 


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Curipamba copper/gold project, Ecuador
18th March 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

The proposed project comprises the construction of an openpit and underground mine. 


Landowner consent requirement withdrawn for mining-related enviro applications
8th March 2022 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The “contentious” landowner consent requirement for mining-related environmental authorisation (EA) or waste management licence (WML) applications has been withdrawn, law firm Webber Wentzel senior... 


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PVC recycling on the rise
4th March 2022 By: Theresa Bhowan-Rajah

With a year-on-year increase of 9.5% in polyvinyl chloride (PVC) recycling, the Southern African Vinyls Association (SAVA) tells Engineering News that additional initiatives can be implemented to... 


Emphasis placed on recycling
4th March 2022

In response to both consumer and legislative pressures, some of South Africa’s largest retailers and brands are now putting a greater emphasis on the recyclability of their packaging. Law firm... 


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Vietnam river plastic pollution tackled head-on
4th March 2022

Environmental organisation The Ocean Cleanup recently launched its Interceptor Original trash collection system for testing in the Can Tho river in Vietnam. This is one of 15 major rivers where the... 


DBSA says funding for green-economy development projects available
18th February 2022 By: Schalk Burger

Development finance institution the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) has announced the availability of funding towards green economy development projects and programmes under the Green... 


Creecy extends deadline for registration of EAPs
15th February 2022 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Minister Barbara Creecy has extended the public consultation period for comment on the proposed amendment to the Section 24H Registration Authority... 


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Domestic vehicle sales increase draws attention to road safety standards
28th January 2022

The 27% increase in domestic vehicle sales in South Africa in October last year, compared with the same period in 2020, has resulted in more vehicles being transported across the country. As a... 


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Curipamba copper/gold project, Ecuador – update
28th January 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

Adventus Mining and Salazar Resources have secured funding to advance, and following a construction decision, build the Curipamba project. 


This week we profile Dean Thompson, CEO of EnviroServ Waste Management, a diversified waste management company offering sustainable, end-to-end waste solutions to the South African and African markets
Dean Thompson
21st January 2022

This week we profile Dean Thompson, CEO of EnviroServ Waste Management, a diversified waste management company offering sustainable, end-to-end waste solutions to the South African and African markets 


Barrick retains sustainability index spot for fourteenth year
19th November 2021 By: Schalk Burger

NYSE-listed Barrick Gold has been listed in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index’s (DJSI's) World Index for the fourteenth consecutive year, ranking in the ninty-fifth percentile for mining and... 


MCA welcomes govt's critical technologies blueprint
19th November 2021 By: Esmarie Iannucci

The Minerals Council of Australia (MCA) has welcomed the federal government’s Blueprint and Action Plan for Critical Technologies, saying it would help drive innovation, productivity and economic... 


Software helps miners manage tailings, waste
19th November 2021 By: Cameron Mackay

Software company IsoMetrix’s tailings management solution has been developed over many years to help miners manage their incidents, obligations and risks related to mine waste facilities. The... 


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Consulting engineers influential in mining success
12th November 2021 By: Anna Moross

Consulting engineers play an important role throughout the mining process, from the exploration phase to the construction and operation of the mine, says Consulting Engineers South Africa CEO... 


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Sibanye expands tailings retreatment exposure through 20% stake in Australian company
27th October 2021 By: Chanel de Bruyn

JSE- and NYSE-listed Sibanye-Stillwater has entered into investment agreements to acquire a 19.99% shareholding in ASX-listed New Century Resources, which owns the Century tailings zinc retreatment... 


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EPA approves Lynas plant in WA
22nd October 2021 By: Esmarie Iannucci

The Western Australian Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) this week granted environmental approval for rare earths producer Lynas to develop its rare earth processing facility. Lynas is... 


Skeena appoints experienced mine builder to board
5th October 2021 By: Mariaan Webb

Randy Reichert, currently VP of operations for B2Gold, has been appointed to the board of Canadian exploration and developing company Skeena Resources, which is revitalising the past-producing... 


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Significant untapped potential in local waste economy
24th September 2021 By: Darren Parker

The current contribution of the waste economy to South Africa’s gross domestic product (GDP) could significantly increase if the importance of implementing the waste management hierarchy is fully... 


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Programme expands into other provinces
24th September 2021 By: Darren Parker

National Cleaner Production Centre South Africa’s (NCPC-SA’s) Industrial Symbiosis Programme (ISP) is on track to be launched in the Eastern Cape and the Free State before the end of the year, says... 


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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... 


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Rubble recycling not seen as economically viable
24th September 2021 By: Darren Parker

The recycling of construction and demolition materials in South Africa is behind the global curve, partly because it is generally not viewed as economically viable by the vast majority of local... 


Waste to power, a double opportunity
27th August 2021 By: Claire O'Reilly

Waste management is not only fundamental to the sustainability and legal compliance of a mine but it also has larger-scale, industry symbiotic economic benefits through enforcing and contributing... 


Partnership aids in reducing beverage industry footprint
20th August 2021

The beverage industry in South Africa still presents significant opportunities for addressing water, energy and waste efficiencies across the entire value chain, according to industry support... 


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Carlisle TyrFil - Manufacturer of polyurethane tyre fill
30th July 2021

Year of Formation and Background to Founding: For the past 50 years, Carlisle TyrFil has been the definitive leader in tyre flatproofing systems. The TyrFil™ Flatproofing brand, which was... 


Alrosa invests 8% of revenue on ESG
29th July 2021 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Russia’s Alrosa has invested 15.8-billion ruble ($216-million) in social and environmental initiatives in 2020. “The company retained its leadership position for ESG investments in the diamond... 


Woxna graphite anode project, Sweden
Woxna graphite anode project, Sweden
23rd July 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

A preliminary economic assessment has indicated the potential viability of an operation producing battery-grade graphite anode material at the Woxna project. 


SPECTOMETRIC DETECTION The special design of the device features a bendable measuring head with a diameter of 15 cm
Detection device useful in African exploration
9th July 2021 By: Darren Parker

German environmental technology company InterEnviroCon’s spectrometric device for the detection of rare-earth oxides is useful in African mining and exploration because it can be successfully... 


Sibanye-Stillwater gives updated guidance on climate policy, other ESG matters
18th June 2021 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Dual-listed Sibanye-Stillwater’s sustainability strategy outlines a vision of superior value creation for all of its stakeholders through the responsible mining of its mineral resources. In this... 


BIO-PELLETS FUEL IN A BOILER
The right equipment is a key aspect for successful projects
Localisation of equipment promotes price stability
18th June 2021 By: Nadine Ramdass

Rand volatility has a big impact on projects that require imported biogas equipment ,however the localisation of some equipment can help the biogas industry gain some stability, says organic waste... 


Could this be used to build a road, rather than covering a mountain
Rethinking mine waste will bring unexpected benefits
3rd June 2021

By James Lake, partner and principal environmental scientist, SRK Consulting As one of the largest contributors of the country’s waste, South African mines should be re-thinking their usual linear... 


Galan investigating bigger project in Argentina
2nd June 2021 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Lithium developer Galan Lithium is looking at options to expand the production at its proposed Hombre Muerto West project, in Argentina, as well as to decrease capital expenditure and operating... 


Covalent refinery gets EPA approval
2nd June 2021 By: Esmarie Iannucci

The Western Australian Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has approved the development of a new lithium refinery in Kwinana. The EPA approval is subject to strict conditions relating to... 


Understanding, implementation of circularity needed to overcome waste crisis – panel
Understanding, implementation of circularity needed to overcome waste crisis – panel
28th May 2021

A lthough they agreed that the concept of a circular economy was not new in South Africa, a panel of experts participating in a webinar hosted by Creamer Media on May 12, also agreed that more... 


Former Centerra board member named Kumtor GM
Former Centerra board member named Kumtor GM
19th May 2021 By: Mariaan Webb

Kyrgyzstan has named Tengiz Bolturuk as general manager of the Kumtor gold mine, a day after seizing control of the mine that was formerly operated by Canadian mining company Centerra Gold. The... 


Implementation of new tailings standard seen as key to avoiding future disasters
Implementation of new tailings standard seen as key to avoiding future disasters
7th May 2021 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Stakeholders agree that it is a pity there had to be horrific tragedies before due attention was paid to dangerous tailings storage facility (TSF) practices. Australia-based tailings solutions... 


Implementation of new tailings standard seen as key to avoiding future disasters
Implementation of new tailings standard seen as key to avoiding future disasters
7th May 2021 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Stakeholders agree that it is a pity there had to be horrific tragedies before due attention was paid to dangerous tailings storage facility (TSF) practices. Australia-based tailings solutions... 


HYBRID HYDRAULIC SOLUTIONS
Parker notes that heavy-duty machines with demanding work cycles which cannot embrace full electrification need to be safer, more energy efficient and emit less fumes
Internationally used products in demand and available locally
30th April 2021 By: Cameron Mackay

Two of motion and control technologies supplier Parker Hannifin’s products have been used in overseas development projects this year and have received significant demand from the local market, for... 


Builders and Makers: Towards Economic Prosperity
23rd March 2021 By: Creamer Media Reporter

By McLean Sibanda Recently, I read an article written by my good friend Prof Tshilidzi Marwala together with Bhaso Ndzendze, entitled “(Un)made in South Africa: A nation’s elusive quest for... 


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