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Women in Industry - BVi Consulting Engineers
Women in Industry - BVi Consulting Engineers
23rd August 2024

BVi prides itself on providing professional services in identifying and implementing engineering projects for medium to large corporations, in South Africa and internationally. Munyamela Muofhe... 


Electrotron elevates utility’s conveyor safety through strategic innovations
Electrotron elevates utility’s conveyor safety through strategic innovations
23rd August 2024 By: Nadine Ramdass

With a specialisation in longer conveyors, original-equipment manufacturer (OEM) Electrotron has established itself as a key partner to State-owned power utility Eskom over the years, particularly... 


Sekta Group
Sekta Group
23rd August 2024

ISO accredited and 51% black woman-owned company Sekta Group is renowned for its excellence in specialised industrial and maintenance services, mechanical and civil engineering. The Sekta Group of... 


Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni
Cabinet committee probing ways to moderate fuel prices set to turn attention to electricity hikes next
22nd August 2024 By: Terence Creamer

Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni reports that the Cabinet committee set up to consider interventions to moderate fuel price increases is likely to turn its attention to electricity... 


DRDGOLD CEO Niël Pretorius.
Big win for DRDGOLD is 60 MW solar farm as it repositions for future
21st August 2024 By: Martin Creamer

The big win for surface gold recovery company DRDGOLD is the 60 MW solar farm built at Ergo in the 12 months to June 30. “I call it a R3-billion prepaid electricity facility that will take care of... 


President Cyril Ramaphosa
Ramaphosa signs Electricity Regulation Amendment Act into law
16th August 2024 By: Terence Creamer

President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed into law the much-anticipated Electricity Regulation Amendment (ERA) Act, which lays the legislative foundations for the establishment of a fully independent... 


Nedbank CIB Head of Infrastructure, Energy and Telecommunications Mike Peo.
Major shift to green energy under way by mining houses across Africa – Nedbank CIB
16th August 2024 By: Martin Creamer

Virtually every mining house in South Africa is in the process of procuring green electrons, and similar advances are taking place across the African continent, from the Democratic Republic of... 


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Vertical integration costs
16th August 2024 By: Terence Creamer

For some, the unbundling of South Africa’s vertically integrated electricity utility is viewed as a wonkish problem somewhat akin to insisting that line departments should not have shareholder... 


Exxaro CEO Dr Nombasa Tsengwa.
Exxaro expecting interest rates to begin to lower during the remainder of this year
15th August 2024 By: Martin Creamer

Johannesburg-listed coal and energy company Exxaro is expecting the Federal Reserve, the European Central Bank, the Bank of England and the South African Reserve Bank, among others, to start... 


Exxaro CEO Nombasa Tsengwa.
Exxaro declares interim dividend on higher revenue, lower profit
15th August 2024 By: Martin Creamer

Mining and renewable energy company Exxaro Resources has declared an interim dividend in reporting its interim results for the six months to June 30. Half-year revenue of the Johannesburg Stock... 


Energy Council of South Africa CEO James Mackay
‘Necom 2.0’ to focus on system-wide constraints to electricity security and affordability
14th August 2024 By: Terence Creamer

Amid waning loadshedding, government and business have agreed to begin “repurposing” the National Energy Crisis Committee (Necom) to shift focus from interventions aimed at arresting the... 


The Booysendal operation
Northam warns of full-year profit slump, despite strong operational performance
14th August 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Platinum group metals (PGM) miner Northam Platinum says it expects to report a year-on-year decrease of between 76.6% and 86.6% in headline earnings per share (HEPS) to between R3.24 and R5.66 for... 


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No easy road ahead
9th August 2024 By: Terence Creamer

Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa is correct when he says South Africa’s electricity pricing policy is in need of review, including the approach being taken to set tariffs... 


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Komatsu Mining Technologies - Women in Mining
9th August 2024

Nthabiseng Mabizela Position and company name: Director of EHS and Quality at Joy Global (Africa) (Pty) Ltd t/a Komatsu Mining Technologies. 


Exxaro warns of lower interim earnings
8th August 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

Diversified mining company Exxaro says it expects its headline earnings per share (HEPS) for the six-month period ended June 30 to be between 31% and 45% lower than that reported for the six-month... 


Seriti Green CEO Peter Venn and Seriti Group CE Mike Teke.
Global energy winners will be those transitioning quickly and effectively
8th August 2024 By: Martin Creamer

When it comes to the energy transition, the countries that implement the strongest energy portfolios and power grids the fastest and most effectively are going to be the winning countries. That is... 


RBIDZ COO Muzi Shange
RBIDZ gassing up to advance country’s energy security to support industrialization
8th August 2024 By: Tracy Hancock

Establishing an energy hub in Richards Bay, in line with the Integrated Resource Plan to support South Africa’s energy security, is closely linked to growing KwaZulu-Natal’s (KZN’s)... 


Head of the Project Management Office in the Presidency Rudi Dicks
$613m in JET-IP grants have been allocated to projects, Presidency reports
7th August 2024 By: Terence Creamer

The Presidency has released new details showing that $613-million of the $821-million in grants pledged to support South Africa’s Just Energy Transition Investment Plan (JET-IP) have now been... 


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On-The-Air (02/08/2024)
2nd August 2024 By: Martin Creamer

Martin Creamer discusses gold, platinum metals, chrome ore and ferrochrome. 


Balancell expands plant tenfold, seeks govt backing for energy storage industry
2nd August 2024 By: Irma Venter

Energy storage company Balancell is moving into a new R80-million factory in Ndabeni, Cape Town, as the business gears up to grow its capacity roughly tenfold, says chief commercial officer Ian... 


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Confidence or arrogance
2nd August 2024 By: Terence Creamer

As loadshedding wanes, Eskom’s confidence is growing. This is not a bad thing, as South Africa needs its State-owned companies to be places of delivery and, eventually, even centres of excellence.... 


Ferrochrome smelting.
Merafe’s ferrochrome output 17% down on smelter hold-back in unfavourable market
30th July 2024 By: Martin Creamer

Ferrochrome production attributable to the Johannesburg Stock Exchange-listed Merafe Resources from the Glencore Merafe Chrome Venture for the six months to June 30 was a 17%-lower 154 000 t... 


Substation and wind turbines
Grid rules should favour shovel-ready projects whether public or private – Minister
29th July 2024 By: Terence Creamer

Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa indicates that he is in favour of grid-access rules that ensure as much new capacity is added as quickly as possible regardless of whether... 


Power lines over an informal settlement
Ramokgopa announces electricity tariff review amid affordability ‘crisis’ for poor households
29th July 2024 By: Terence Creamer

Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa reports that a review of South Africa’s electricity pricing policy will be launched with the aim of addressing a rising affordability... 


Mogale Tailings Retreatment Project, near Krugersdorp, on Gauteng’s West Rand.
Pan African’s below-$900/oz tailings advance beating budget, conquering clock
29th July 2024 By: Martin Creamer

The latest gold tailings retreatment project of Pan African Resources is ahead of schedule and below budget. The Mogale Tailings Retreatment (MTR) Project, located to the west of Johannesburg, near... 


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Growth levers
26th July 2024 By: Terence Creamer

It was far from certain only weeks ago how a government of national unity (GNU) of ten political parties, some with strongly divergent ideological positions, was going to agree on a common... 


Coal station
South Africa’s 2030 decarbonisation target at risk, climate commission warns
25th July 2024 By: Terence Creamer

The Presidential Climate Commission (PCC) is cautioning that South Africa may miss its 2030 decarbonisation target in light of a decision to further delay the decommissioning of three aged coal... 


An image showing the Tharisa mine
Tharisa signs long-term PPA for wheeled power
25th July 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

JSE- and LSE-listed Tharisa has entered into a long-term power purchase agreement (PPA) for the procurement of wheeled renewable energy for the Tharisa mine, situated on the western limb of the... 


Platinum-based PEM electrolyer infographic.
Platinum demand uplifted by global electrolyser developments, world body reports
24th July 2024 By: Martin Creamer

Platinum-based electrolysis for the production of planet-cleaning green hydrogen is gaining worldwide momentum. The World Platinum Investment Council (WPIC) projected on Wednesday that global... 


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Collaboration, investment pivotal to a successful energy transition
24th July 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Coal, as a plentiful natural endowment in the country, is poised to remain a pivotal part of the South Africa’s energy mix for the foreseeable future; however, this comes with risks and challenges,... 


EY partner Thabi Malatji (right) facilitating discussion with Seriti Resources CEO Mike Teke (centre) and Seriti Green CEO Peter Venn (left) at Coal & Energy Transition Day.
Seriti’s wind move may be further energy transitioned by solar, Coal & Energy Day hears
23rd July 2024 By: Martin Creamer

Black-owned coal mining company Seriti Resources' advance into wind energy through Seriti Green may be further advanced by an entry into solar power, Tuesday’s Coal & Energy Transition Day 2024 was... 


Coal heap
Speakers stress importance of coal as an energy source, warn of unfair pressure on developing countries
23rd July 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

With coal consumption having increased by 11% since the signing of the Paris Agreement in 2015 and the commodity being a mainstay for many countries’ energy mixes, including Australia and India,... 


Eskom again moots 20 GW clean-energy build programme
Eskom again moots 20 GW clean-energy build programme
23rd July 2024 By: Terence Creamer

Eskom will replace its declining coal capacity with clean-energy options in line with country policy and the Just Energy Transition, Eskom GM for primary energy Dan Mashigo told participants at a... 


South Africa to lay out carbon market regulation proposals
19th July 2024 By: Bloomberg

South Africa’s National Treasury plans to lay out its proposals for how to regulate carbon markets in the country in the next few months. The government department said it plans to publish a... 


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On The Air (19/07/2024)
19th July 2024 By: Martin Creamer

Martin Creamer talks about platinum mining, diamonds and green hydrogen. 


An image showing construction at Seriti Green's Emoyeni project
Seriti progressing Mpumalanga wind energy project as it transforms to diversified energy company
19th July 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Seriti Green, a Seriti Resources subsidiary, is progressing the country’s first majority black-owned wind farm, the Ummbila Emoyeni project in Mpumalanga, which would also mark the province’s... 


Duncan Wanblad shaking hands with Wits University vice-chancellor Professor Zeblon Vilakazi at the hand over of Anglo’s 47 Main street, Johannesburg building, to Wits Business School (WBS), with Anglo chairperson Nolitha Fakude (left) and  WBS head Prof Maurice Radebe (right).
We’ve delivered strong second-quarter production – Anglo CE
18th July 2024 By: Martin Creamer

Diversified mining company Anglo American on Thursday emphasised its embedding of operational resourcefulness across its asset base and highlighted its second-quarter performance as being strong.... 


Powerlines
Eskom makes shock objection to issuance of trading licences
18th July 2024 By: Terence Creamer

Eskom has lodged a surprise objection to the issuance of licences to private traders in areas where its distribution entity currently holds a licence, arguing that the current rules of the National... 


Anglo American Platinum CE Craig Miller
Anglo Platinum anticipating 15% to 25% lower half-year earnings
18th July 2024 By: Martin Creamer

The basic earnings and earnings per share of platinum group metals (PGM) mining company Anglo American Platinum for the first six months of this year are anticipated to be between 15% and 25% lower... 


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Coal 2024: Logistics logjam
18th July 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Global coal production reached 8.74-million tonnes in 2023, marking an all-time high. This despite growing rhetoric and a drive to phase out the use of fossil fuels for power generation globally.... 


An image showing a solar park from Sola's projects
South Africa’s largest wheeling project celebrates official commissioning
16th July 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Vertically-integrated renewable-energy solutions provider the Sola Group has celebrated the official commissioning of South Africa’s largest operational wheeling project, which will add 256 MW of... 


Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Minister Dr Dion George
George promises wide consultation on 2025 decarbonisation pledge
16th July 2024 By: Terence Creamer

Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Minister Dr Dion George has promised “wide consultation” on South Africa’s next nationally determined contribution (NDC) decarbonisation pledge that will be... 


Hive Hydrogen GM Colin Loubser
Green ammonia ousting coal in power stations, R105bn hydrogen developer reports
15th July 2024 By: Martin Creamer

Huge demand for green ammonia from power stations is being seen by the developer of South Africa’s R105-billion green hydrogen to green ammonia project in the Eastern Cape. But this new development... 


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