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Company supplies steel for Cape Town E-Prix
3rd March 2023 By: Sabrina Jardim

Local steel supplier Macsteel collaborated with contractors to supply more than 465 t of steel in seven weeks for the first-ever Cape Town E-Prix, on February 25, held during the ninth Formula E... 


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Pan African reconfigures mines to address production slip; focusses on solar PV
15th February 2023 By: Donna Slater

JSE- and LSE-listed midtier gold producer Pan African Resources produced 92 307 oz of gold for the six months to December 31, 2022 – down 14.6% year-on-year, following the record gold production... 


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Are the planets aligning for a resurgence in African mining investment?
10th February 2023

The global energy transition imperative has understandably had a massive impact on the vast majority of industries and sectors. It could be argued that this impact has been felt the most intensely... 


Superior building delivers quality houses quickly and cost-effectively
8th February 2023

The multi-award winning Moladi Building System is enabling houses and other structures of a superior quality to be built in record time and at a fraction of the cost of conventional building... 


Geosynthetics offer durability for concrete structures
3rd February 2023

Geosynthetic products manufacturer and supplier Fibertex South Africa’s geosynthetic solutions encompass controlled permeability formwork (CPF) liners, which are designed for concrete surface... 


Are the planets aligning for a resurgence in African mining investment?
30th January 2023

By Nivaash Singh: Co-Head Mining and Resources Finance; Nedbank CIB The global energy transition imperative has understandably had a massive impact on the vast majority of industries and sectors.... 


Santos strikes gas deal with Walyering
14th December 2022 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Oil and gas major Santos has struck a gas sales agreement with the joint venture (JV) partners of the Walyering JV in the Perth Basin. Santos will purchase a total of 36.5 PJ of gas from the... 


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Solar-supported South Deep consolidates future-mine strategy
9th December 2022 By: Donna Slater

South Deep, Gold Fields’ Westonaria-based flagship gold mine, is entering the final stage of a four-part strategic journey it embarked on in 2017 to stabilise the operation, improve sustainability... 


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Solar-supported South Deep consolidates future-mine strategy
9th December 2022 By: Donna Slater

South Deep, Gold Fields’ Westonaria-based flagship gold mine, is entering the final stage of a four-part strategic journey it embarked on in 2017 to stabilise the operation, improve sustainability... 


France puts future of deep-sea mining in doubt
11th November 2022 By: Bloomberg

Citing climate change, France on Thursday called for an international ban on deep sea mining, upending negotiations by a UN-affiliated organization to allow the exploitation of unique ocean... 


FFI making waves at COP27
10th November 2022 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Green energy developer Fortescue Future Industries (FFI) has reached an agreement with the government of the Republic of Kazakhstan to explore the potential delivery of renewable energy projects... 


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Rio invests C$737m in Canadian critical minerals
12th October 2022 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Diversified miner Rio Tinto has announced plans to invest up to C$737-million over the next eight years to decarbonise its Rio Tinto Fer et Titane (RTFT) operations in Sorel-Tracy, Québec, and to... 


Kal Tire's autonomous tyre inspection technology
Kal Tire exhibits prototype technologies at Electra
8th September 2022 By: Darren Parker

At this year’s Electra Mining exhibition in Johannesburg, Canadian tyre company Kal Tire is showcasing prototypes for two unique tools that aim to improve safety and reduce unnecessary waste and... 


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Honeywell continues to promote safety in mining
30th August 2022

Global technology company Honeywell is a pioneer of connected technologies that help ensure mining can become safer, more efficient, and more secure. As the sector remains, in many cases, the... 


ESG through an African lens: a unique reality requiring a systemic approach and an African voice
25th August 2022

When talking about ESG in Africa, it should be anchored in the realities of the continent. Many of the African CEOs or African directors of multinational companies have mentioned that, in terms of... 


Rainbow joins the European Raw Material Alliance
16th August 2022 By: Creamer Media Reporter

London-listed Rainbow Rare Earths has become a member of the European Raw Material Alliance (Erma) – an industry body that is working to ensure reliable, secure and sustainable access to critical... 


AMANUEL GEBREMESKEL Many studies also show that steel structures are the most cost-effective bridges to construct, even when the price of steel fluctuates
Local bridge construction of concern
24th June 2022 By: Tracy Hancock

The quality of new bridges being built generally complies with South African National Road Agency Limited (Sanral) standards, which are aligned with international best practice, but the quality of... 


Santos signs gas deal in WA
1st June 2022 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Oil and gas major Santos has struck a new gas supply agreement with Western Australia’s Yara Pilbara Fertilisers to supply natural gas to its liquid ammonia plant on the Burrup Peninsula, in... 


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The importance of using OEM hoses in peristaltic pumps
26th May 2022

Darryl Macdougall, Managing Director, Verder Pumps South Africa Peristaltic pumps offer several advantages in their use, as the technology is highly reliable and ideal for pumping “difficult to... 


Gold Fields’ cultural, capability alignment contribute to South Deep’s success – OIM
16th May 2022 By: Donna Slater

Gold miner Gold Fields was able to turn its business around, from struggling to turn a profit in 2018 to making more than R100-million in profit in 2019, as a result of a broader cultural and... 


Northern Star's exploration investment pays off
3rd May 2022 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Gold miner Northern Star Resources A$140-million commitment to exploration over the last 12 months has paid off, with the miner reporting that group mineral resources had remained stable at... 


Orion MD and CEO Errol Smart
Orion reports positive Okiep drilling results, potential nickel credits
28th April 2022 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Globally diversified metal explorer and developer Orion Minerals' share price on the JSE rose by more than 7% on the morning of April 28, after announcing encouraging results from its maiden... 


Mining industry progressing with energy transition to zero-emissions mines
23rd February 2022 By: Schalk Burger

Energy and mining industry experts this week detailed how the mining industry is grappling with the technical challenges of transitioning existing, and preparing new, operations to become more... 


Hardox® wear plate for extreme abrasion resitance
22nd February 2022

Hardox® wear plate is the world's leading abrasion-resistant (AR) steel. Hardox® is hard through and through, from the surface deep down to its core, giving you extended service life and high... 


A red roof made of Y8 Rebar bent at various angles to create a Swoosh effect for client Nike at the Shapa Soweto Training Centre
Challenging project brings Swoosh to Soweto
18th February 2022 By: Halima Frost

Steel and tube supplier Stewarts & Lloyds Robertville has successfully completed a steel fabrication project for global brand Nike in the newly developed Shapa Soweto Training Centre, in Soweto,... 


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... 


BIOROTOR Biorotors modular Rotating Biological Contactor (RBC) which could be retrofitted to the existing RBC infrastructure, presented the ideal solution for this project
Solution to sewage treatment facility issues
21st January 2022

Tarcron Projects was appointed by Musina municipality in the Vhembe district to find a sustainable solution that would be fit for purpose, robust and simple for the small municipality to operate... 


Mountain Province reports strong demand for its diamonds
7th December 2021 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Canadian diamond miner Mountain Province has achieved sterling results in its December sale, reinforcing its confidence in a robust diamond market heading into 2022, president and CEO Mark Wall... 


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System aims to improve driver performance, safety
19th November 2021 By: Anna Moross

Software company 5DT’s (Fifth Dimension Technologies’) new DriveVUE is an automated artificial intelligence (AI) driver behaviour improvement system that aims to improve driver performance and... 


Highveld Robusteel to acquire Evraz Highveld's remaining iron, steelmaking assets
12th November 2021 By: Simone Liedtke

Highveld Robusteel will be acquiring the remaining iron and steelmaking assets of Evraz Highveld Steel & Vanadium, business rescue practitioner Piers Marsden confirmed on November 12. The... 


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Harte Gold’s strategic review not looking promising
2nd November 2021 By: Mariaan Webb

The share price of Harte Gold plunged on Monday as the troubled miner warned shareholders that its current strategic review process was not likely to yield a transaction and that it needed more... 


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Illegal sand mines continue to profit
22nd October 2021 By: Claire O'Reilly

Statistics released by the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) inaccurately reflect the volume of illegal mining operations in South Africa, says mining industry body Aspasa (formerly... 


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Company uses innovative ideas in municipal project
10th September 2021 By: Anna Moross

Consulting engineers Knight Piésold completed the design and construction supervision of the 25 ML rectangular reinforced concrete reservoir at the Emoyeni site for the eThekwini municipality... 


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Vale starts operating driverless trucks at Carajás
3rd September 2021 By: Mariaan Webb

Iron-ore major Vale is expanding driverless technology at its operations in Brazil, launching six self-driving trucks at its Carajás complex, in Para, with another four to be introduced before the... 


Dragons fly as Chinese millennials take a shine to gold
30th August 2021 By: Reuters

For many affluent young Chinese consumers, modern simplicity is out and tradition is back in when it comes to jewellery. Sales of gold bracelets, pendants, earrings and necklaces that draw on... 


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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Alternative agricultural resources grow interest
6th August 2021 By: Darren Parker

There has been a surge of interest during the past six months in alternative agricultural resources, such as growbags and capillary mats, geotextiles manufacturer Fibertex South Africa commercial... 


Alrosa CEO Sergey Ivanov
Alrosa takes actionable steps to ensure it meets ESG goals
4th August 2021 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Russian diamond miner Alrosa has published a three-year action plan for its comprehensive 2021 to 2025 Sustainability Programme. The company is focused on increasing responsibility and... 


Origin warns of impairment on electricity prices
30th July 2021 By: Esmarie Iannucci

ASX-listed Origin Energy has warned of a A$1.5-billion post tax impairment charge in the 2021 financial year, relating to its Energy Markets division and its generation assets. Furthermore, tax... 


Fibertex geotiles
Supplier’s materials can contribute to secure railway structures
30th July 2021

Construction materials supplier Fibertex geotextiles are used to stabilise the foundations of railway structures, enabling them to withstand the dynamic loads of high speeds and great weights of... 


Howden joins Hydrogen Council to accelerate clean energy development
13th July 2021 By: Donna Slater

Mission-critical air and gas handling solutions provider Howden has joined global CEO-led hydrogen energy initiative the Hydrogen Council in an effort to add its value to the growing development... 


PROTECTING RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE
Zinc has significant capacity to protect uncoated steel structures against premature corrosion
Association encourages use of zinc to boost rail
11th June 2021 By: Cameron Mackay

International Zinc Association (IZA) Africa Desk head Simon Norton says there is significant opportunity right now to increase the use of refined zinc for hot dip galvanising of steel, with the... 


Bidvest inks deal to dispose of airport handling services unit
4th June 2021 By: Irma Venter

National Aviation Services (NAS), Colossal Africa and a consortium comprising the current BidAir Services executive management team have signed an agreement to acquire BidAir Services from the... 


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