Orion, South32, Perenti and DRA Global receive awards for Africa community development projects

Mining companies South32, Orion Minerals, Perenti and DRA Global have received awards for transforming communities in Africa during the 2024 Australia-Africa Minerals and Energy Group (AAMEG)... 

OptiPower, joint venture partner win R1.2bn solar contract

Energy infrastructure project delivery company OptiPower, which is a trading division of engineering and contracting company Murray & Roberts (M&R), has, in a joint venture (JV) with Spanish energy... 

Engineer invents manhole protector that provides early-warning alerts for sewage spills

Civil engineer Chris Nganga Kimaru has developed a manhole protector grid (MPG) solution that uses GSM and Sigfox-enabled Internet of Things sensors and gateways to continuously monitor sewage flow... 

Private train operators could access Transnet's rail network by April 2025, says business development exec

State-owned Transnet Group chief business development officer Yolisa Kani has said calls for applications for private train operators wanting to access the freight rail network are likely to open... 

Good progress on air quality frameworks, but implementation needed

South Africa has a robust framework to manage air quality, as well as regulations and standards that serve as a yardstick for measuring and monitoring harmful emissions. The country also follows... 

South Africa is losing its trade competitiveness edge

Enormous investments are being made in ports, rail and transport logistics in Southern Africa, as well as more broadly in Africa, including by international companies and consortia. "Global... 

CSIR showcases locally developed compostable, bio-based plastic products

As part of Women's Month, the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) Centre for Nanostructures and Advanced Materials principal researcher Dr Maya John has showcased some of the... 

Woolworths to invest further R17.5m in renewable energy

Retail group Woolworths will make a further R17.5-million worth of investments in renewable-energy projects, which are projected to have a payback period of four to five years. The investment... 

RFP for TNPA solar plant in East London

State-owned Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has published a request for proposals (RFP) for the development of a 3 MW solar power plant at the Port of East London. 

OptiPower, Coxabengoa JV awarded R1.2bn solar contract for mining company

Energy infrastructure project delivery company OptiPower, which is a trading division of engineering and contracting company Murray & Roberts (M&R), has, in a joint venture (JV) with Spanish energy... 

Mpact acquires equity stake in Africa Tanks, sells Versapak business

Paper and plastics packaging and recycling business Mpact has acquired a strategic equity shareholding in vertical tank manufacturer Africa Tanks to mitigate against drought, watershedding and... 

Wind tower factory boosting Jeffreys Bay

Wind energy company Nordex Energy South Africa, which is building a new wind turbine concrete tower factory in Jeffreys Bay, says the ongoing construction is benefitting the region. “The... 

Renergen's JSE share price rises on liquid helium production update

Liquefied natural gas (LNG) and liquefied helium company Renergen has announced that its liquid helium production train is now fully operational and accumulating liquid helium inventory for sale to... 

First solar façade skyscraper at Fairvest-owned property completed

Energy company Energy Partners has completed a project at property investment company Fairvest's Metalbox skyscraper in Auckland Park, Johannesburg. The property now features a building-integrated... 

Simandou to be transformative for Guinea – law firm

The successful development of the Simandou iron-ore project will have a transformative impact on the Guinean economy and its people and bring green solutions to the steelmaking industry in China... 

Sibanye welcomes nature-related disclosure guidance for the mining sector

Multinational mineral and metal processing group Sibanye-Stillwater has welcomed the nature-related reporting organisation Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosure (TNFD) sector guidance... 

Seriti project to provide Internet to 500 Phola households

Coal miner Seriti Resources' Seriti Power Community Trust has handed the Monyetla Free WiFi project, which will give more than 500 households in the Phola community access to free, unlimited,... 

Establishment of carbon borders not supported by climate finance commitments

The European Union (EU) is one of the first regions to establish a Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) scheme, with the current requirement that companies report on the total carbon footprint... 

Sapia changes name to Fiasa to reflect ongoing changes in the fuel industry

Industry organisation the South African Petroleum Industry Association (Sapia) has changed its name to the Fuels Industry Association of South Africa (Fiasa) to reflect its commitment to a... 

Local refineries still in need of capital investment to meet clean fuels requirements

Industry organisation the South African Petroleum Industry Association (Sapia) has reiterated the need for capital investment in local refineries to ensure they can meet the second clean fuels... 

Metso showcases a 50-m-diameter thickener

Metso, leader in technologies, end-to-end solutions and services for the aggregates, minerals processing and metals refining industries globally, showcased to media and customers a 50-m-diameter... 

Half of turbines for Koruson 1 wind farms delivered to site

About half of the 237 turbine blades and other components required for the Koruson 1 cluster of wind farms, being built on the border of the Eastern and Northern Cape provinces, have been delivered... 

Privately owned Fireblade Aviation prepares for growth as international demand increases

Private aviation company Fireblade Aviation has positioned each of its divisions to grow as international demand for aviation resources increases, particularly private aviation over the past three... 

IAB offers to buy remaining Bell Equipment shares, plans to delist the company

Investment holding company IAB, which is owned by representatives of the founding family and affiliates of Bell Equipment and holds 70.13% of the company's issued shares, has offered to buy the... 

Establishment of carbon borders not supported by climate finance commitments

The European Union (EU) is one of the first regions to establish a Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) scheme, with the current requirement that companies report on the total carbon footprint... 

ProMarks, Trafigura sign MoU with Angola govt to develop PPP model for power transmission

Electrical engineering company ProMarks and industrial conglomerate Trafigura have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the government of Angola to conduct a technical and economic... 

Eskom, Minister celebrate 100 days without loadshedding milestone

State-owned power utility Eskom has achieved 100 consecutive days without loadshedding, which reflects the enhanced reliability and performance of its generation fleet. The continuous suspension of... 

World Bank highlights developing-world utilities’ challenges in meeting rising demand, transition goals

The majority of electric utilities in developing countries are ill-equipped to meet growing demand for power and add more renewable energy into the grid, thereby hindering global energy transition... 

Central banks to increase gold holdings in next 12 months, says World Gold Council

More than eight in ten, or 81%, of respondents to the 2024 Central Banks Gold Reserves survey said they expect reserve managers to continue to increase their gold holdings in the next 12 months.... 

Cluff Africa inks deal to acquire Zimbabwe lithium permits

UK-based mineral resources investment company Cluff Africa has signed a term sheet with Zimbabwe sovereign wealth fund, Mutapa Investment Fund, to acquire 45% in the Sandawana mining permits. This... 

Consistent pipeline all that is needed to resuscitate SA construction

A consistent and predictable pipeline of construction and infrastructure development projects, which must be underpinned by political support and leadership, is all that is necessary to accelerate... 

Bosch Rexroth Africa opens first branch in Côte d'Ivoire

Hydraulics, pneumatics and automation group Bosch Rexroth Africa opened its first branch in Côte d'Ivoire, in June, to meet the increasing demand for its hydraulic, pneumatic and automation... 

Central banks to increase gold holdings in next 12 months - World Gold Council

More than eight in ten, or 81%, of respondents to the 2024 Central Banks Gold Reserves survey said they expect reserve managers to continue to increase their gold holdings in the next 12 months.... 

Cluff Africa signs agreement to acquire Zimbabwe lithium permits

UK-based mineral resources investment company Cluff Africa has signed a term sheet with Zimbabwe sovereign wealth fund, Mutapa Investment Fund, to acquire 45% in the Sandawana mining permits. This... 

Students should use AI to interrogate knowledge, not just answer questions, IT experts advise

AI-based systems can provide personalised learning experiences, as well as identify students' strengths and weaknesses and adjust teaching to better facilitate and accelerate learning, IT industry... 

Eskom arrests suspected coal-swapping thief

State-owned power utility Eskom says the security investigation team at its Arnot power station has arrested a truck driver, who is suspected of having participated in the swapping out of coal... 

Civil society coalition emphasises need for accountability, transparency, equity to achieve a ‘fair’ just transition

A coalition of civil society organisations from Indonesia, Senegal, South Africa and Vietnam on June 10 launched their ‘Principles for a Fair Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP)’, which... 

African countries urged to use resources to unlock sustainable growth, diversify economies

A majority of African economies, or 83%, are highly commodity-dependent and are vulnerable to external shocks, experiencing good growth when commodity prices are high, but seeing growth reversal... 

Social elements of ESG in mining more complex, but an established part of mining's legacy

While there are increasingly complex regulatory requirements governing the social obligations of mines, regulations are only catching up to what some mining companies are doing to benefit mine... 

Use resources to diversify African economies, unlock sustainable growth

A majority of African economies, or 83%, are highly commodity-dependent and are vulnerable to external shocks, experiencing good growth when commodity prices are high, but seeing growth reversal...