MIC invests R10m in farming investment fintech platform Livestock Wealth

Investment holding company the Mineworkers Investment Company (MIC) has, through its Khulisani Ventures initiative, invested R10-million in crowd farming financial technology (fintech) company... 

NYSE, JSE to collaborate on dual listings, new products

The NYSE and the JSE this week signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on the dual listing of companies on both exchanges, as well as to jointly explore the development of new products... 

BLSA, Seifsa, SAAFF warn of Transnet strike's impact on the struggling economy

The strike by employees at Transnet’s port and rail operations is going to cost the economy billions of rands and will likely set back the country’s efforts to drive a recovery, says business... 

Collaboration will lead to accelerated transition to sustainable energy future – IEA

Intergovernmental organisation the International Energy Agency (IEA) in its 'Breakthrough Agenda Report 2022' says international collaboration will be critical to successfully transition to... 

Tailings-dam disaster shows up regulatory, other gaps – SAICE

Industry organisation the South African Institution of Civil Engineering (SAICE) says the collapse of an embankment at the Jagersfontein mine’s tailings storage facility (TSF), in the Free State,... 

700 000 renewables jobs added in past year globally

Worldwide employment in renewable energy reached 12.7-million in the past year, which was an increase of 700 000 new jobs in one year despite the lingering effects of Covid-19 and the growing... 

Sibanye exploring further means of treating water, extracting value

JSE-listed diversified mining company Sibanye-Stillwater has built various innovative water treatment plants and is researching and developing new technologies to treat water, as well as extract... 

Murray & Roberts Cementation making progress with transformation

Mining contractor Murray & Roberts (M&R) Cementation says it is making steady progress towards its goal of having a workforce that reflects the demographics of South Africa. “Transformation in the... 

Transnet increases wage offer to 3%

State-owned Transnet will formally table an improved wage offer to the leadership of its recognised labour unions – the South African Transport Allied Workers’ Union (Satawu) and the United... 

Transnet tables new wage offer, applies to CCMA for conciliation

State-owned Transnet has applied to the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) to convene conciliation discussions regarding the group’s current wage negotiations with labour... 

Southern Africa well-placed to produce renewables, green hydrogen for export – Kearney

A study by global management consultancy Kearney has noted that Southern Africa, which has favourable conditions for renewable energy production, will be able to store renewable energy and export... 

EIUG, SAPVIA, Busa welcome appointment of new Eskom board with balanced skills

Industry nonprofit the Energy Intensive Users Group (EIUG) welcomes the "overdue reconstitution of the Eskom board" and says "the new board seems complete and well balanced in terms of its skills... 

Truck attacks, looting threaten South Africa’s standing as efficient logistics hub

Industry organisation the Road Freight Association (RFA) says the looting and violent attacks on road freight logistics vehicles and the wanton destruction of trucks and goods has begun to undo the... 

Sacci calls for independent commission to select, recruit SOE board members, CEOs

Business organisation the South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Sacci) says changes to power utility Eskom's board of directors should take place within normal rotation principles in line... 

Omnia commissions reverse osmosis plant to enhance Sasolburg site water efficiency

JSE-listed diversified chemicals company Omnia has commissioned a reverse osmosis water treatment plant at its Sasolburg site to enhance its water efficiency and reduce water consumption by... 

Shale gas science action plan emphasises research, consultation, oversight and compliance

The ‘Science Action Plan (SAP) for Shale Gas in the Karoo Basin’ proposes a raft of integrated actions and research topics to ensure South Africa approaches the potential exploitation and... 

Astron Energy starts rebranding of 850 service stations across South Africa

Petroleum retailer Astron Energy has started rebranding its 850 service stations across South Africa. The rebrand is a key milestone in Astron’s ambition of becoming the next biggest fuel brand in... 

Jagersfontein highlights standards, engineering capacity, technical knowledge gaps – SAICE

Industry organisation the South African Institution of Civil Engineering (SAICE) says the collapse of an embankment at the Jagersfontein mine’s tailings storage facility (TSF), in the Free State,... 

SAIMM appoints Zelmia Botha as president

The South African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (SAIMM) has appointed coal and heavy minerals miner Exxaro Resources commissioning manager Zelmia Botha as president of the institute. She is... 

Minerals Council says August mine safety regression a red flag

Industry body the Minerals Council South Africa says the industry’s safety performance in August, during which eight fatalities were recorded, making it the worst month of the year, is a red flag... 

International collaboration critical to accelerate transition to sustainable energy future

Intergovernmental organisation the International Energy Agency (IEA) in its 'Breakthrough Agenda Report 2022' says international collaboration will be critical to successfully transition to... 

Eskom launches three programmes to procure 1 000 MW to bolster capacity

State-owned power utility Eskom on September 19 launched three programmes to procure more than 1 000 MW for the national grid, which will initially focus on generators capable of supplying more... 

Relying on carbon capture and storage to get to net zero ‘simply won’t work’ – energy economics institute

The Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) reports in its 'The Carbon Capture Crux – Lessons Learned' report that underperforming carbon capture projects considerably... 

Minerals Council, AfriForum establish funds to assist Jagersfontein community

Industry organisation the Minerals Council South Africa has launched an internal emergency Minerals Council Jagersfontein Relief Fund for its members to contribute towards urgent humanitarian... 

WBHO group's order book grows by 43%, African order book at record level

JSE-listed construction and engineering company Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon (WBHO) on September 13 said its order book had shown strong growth of 43% across all divisions and key regions for 2023 and... 

Boom in lithium production expected over the next decade

Global lithium production is expected to grow from 503 500 t lithium carbonate equivalent this year to 2.1-million tonnes in 2031 – an average yearly growth rate of 15.9%, said market research and... 

Six-month scrap metal export ban will afford SA opportunity to build systems to tackle illegal activity

The proposed policy to ban the export of waste, scrap and semifinished metal products for a period of six months is necessary to immediately reduce the ability of criminal syndicates to monetise... 

Ramaphosa to attend Sandvik manufacturing facility launch

President Cyril Ramaphosa will attend the launch of the new Sandvik Khomanani manufacturing site, in Kempton Park, on September 9, the multinational mining and mineral processing equipment... 

Green hydrogen policies, standards and practices still to be ironed out

While international blocs and countries have made headway in defining green hydrogen standards, certifications and regulations, there remain significant gaps in terms of the readiness of countries... 

Hydrogen key part of green economy, but as part of diversified energy ecosystem

While hydrogen is expected to become a key element of the green economy worldwide, owing to the need to significantly reduce greenhouse-gas emissions to limit climate change within a short space of... 

Minimum energy performance standards for electric motors would help reduce energy use – SANEDI

The adoption of new minimum energy performance standards (MEPS) for electric motors in South Africa will provide significant energy savings, improve operational competitiveness and alleviate... 

Growthpoint invests R50m in solar-charged battery system for the Paarl Mall

JSE-listed real estate investment trust Growthpoint Properties is piloting a 4.5 MW battery system at Paarl Mall, in the Western Cape, for continuous, cost-efficient power supply, which will be... 

BB Cranes’ orders grow after skills transfer from Condra Cranes

Cape Town-based crane manufacturer BB Cranes has received several new orders, including an order for two Class 4 cranes, which will be the first of this class built by BB Cranes in Cape Town. This... 

How Blockchain is being used to build trust across value chains

Distributed ledger technologies, such as blockchain, in which immutable copies of ledger entries are shared with all stakeholders, are being used to improve the speed at which members and whole... 

Barrick Lumwana launches Zambia business accelerator programme

Zambian miner Barrick Lumwana, in collaboration with the Accelerated Growth for Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises in Zambia (AGS) programme and the Women's Entrepreneurship Access Center... 

Transnet aims to redevelop properties

State-owned Transnet’s Property division has issued two requests for information to assess the availability of potential property developers, investors, funders and financiers to jointly redevelop... 

Northern Cape level crossing incident results in damage to rail track, equipment

The railway track and overhead track equipment at the Glosam level crossing, in the Northern Cape, sustained significant damage when a truck collided with a train owned and operated by State-owned... 

New solution helps mines achieve 'optimal' blasting results

Blasting technology and services company Bulk Mining Explosives (BME) has launched the next generation of its XPLOLOG blasting control real-time data solution to help mines achieve optimal blasting... 

Enel connects 147 MW Soetwater Wind Farm to national grid

Renewable energy developer Enel Green Power (EGP) has connected the 147 MW Soetwater Wind Farm, located in a remote part of the Karoo Hoogland local municipality in the Northern Cape, to the... 

Treasury calls for comments on ‘two pot’ retirement system legislation

National Treasury has invited comments on a set of four draft Tax Bills, which give effect to the 2022 Budget tax proposals, including the 2022 Draft Rates and Monetary Amounts and Amendment of...