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High-purity alumina First project, Australia – update
19th April 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

The federal government has announced its support for two critical minerals projects in Queensland and South Australia. 


Infrastructure procurement in focus at consulting engineering conference
25th March 2024 By: Schalk Burger

During industry organisation Consulting Engineers South Africa's (Cesa's) recent Infrastructure Indaba, procurement of goods and services emerged as a critical theme of discussion, underscoring the... 


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Mining 2030 Commission names members, welcomes investor support
22nd November 2023 By: Chanel de Bruyn

Collaborative investor-led initiative the Global Investor Commission on Mining 2030, also known as the Mining 2030 Commission, has, to date, gained the support of 82 investors with over... 


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High-purity alumina First project, Australia – update
20th October 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

Alpha HPA is on track to fully commission the HPA circuit at its Stage 1 precursor production facility. 


Bentley Systems names winners of 2023 Going Digital Awards
16th October 2023 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Companies hailing from the US, the UK and Australia are among those that bagged awards at this year’s Bentley Systems Going Digital Awards in Infrastructure, which honours the work of Bentley... 


CONSTRUCTION WORKS UNDER WAY AT ONE OF THE THE LHWP BRIDGES
Lesotho Highlands Water Project – Phase II
8th September 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

Work has started on the remaining two major bridges to be built. 


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Lesotho Highlands Water Project – Phase II – update
25th August 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

The New Development Bank and the Trans-Caledon Tunnel Authority have signed a loan agreement for the implementation of Phase 2 of the project. 


Construction on the Polihali dam as part of the LHWP Phase 2
Lesotho Highlands Water Project – Phase II, Lesotho – update
18th August 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

The Lesotho Highlands Development Authority, consultants and contractors on the Polihali dam have marked an early construction milestone – the diversion of the Senqu river by the precofferdam. 


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Coburn mineral sands project, Australia – update
11th August 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

Strandline Resources launched a A$35-million capital raise on July 31 to support the ramp-up of its Coburn project towards steady-state production. 


2023 CESA Aon Engineering Excellence Awards finalists showcase quality and sustainable ingenuity
24th July 2023

High-quality and sustainable infrastructure development is an imperative for driving socioeconomic development in South Africa. Despite the whirlwind of challenges impacting South Africa’s built... 


Hydrogen and downstream mineral processing targeted in new hub
30th May 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Renewable hydrogen, future facing minerals processing and shipbuilding and sustainment has been identified as the three industries targeted by the Western Australian government to transform the... 


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Lesotho Highlands Water Project – Phase II
26th May 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

Phase II of the long-awaited LHWP has broken ground. 


Water shedding likely to be far more disruptive than load shedding
22nd March 2023

Access to water is a basic human right, as emphasised by World Water Day on 22 March, which focuses on solving the global water and sanitation crisis. “If you touch on the community aspect, load... 


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Lesotho Highlands Water Project – Phase II – update
17th February 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

Preparatory stages of construction of the Polihali commercial centre at Masakong are under way. 


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Prominent Hill copper/gold/silver mine expansion, Australia – update
13th January 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

Takeover target OZ Minerals has reported an ore reserve increase at its Prominent Hill underground operation. 


Coburn mineral sands project, Australia – update
13th January 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

Strandline is completing construction and commissioning of the mineral separation plant. 


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Coburn mineral sands project, Australia – update
25th November 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

Strandline Resources has achieved commercial production of heavy mineral concentrate at the project. 


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Cathleen Bayne
18th November 2022

This week we profile Cathleen Bayne, MD of Nuvo Consulting, a project, cost and construction management firm 


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High-purity alumina First project, Australia – update
18th November 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

The HPA First project is envisaged to produce 99.99% of pure alumina. 


AECOM celebrates 100th anniversary of its cost management offering in Africa
8th November 2022

Globally trusted infrastructure consulting firm AECOM is celebrating the 100th anniversary of its cost management offering in Africa with the launch of the 33rd edition of its highly anticipated... 


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Coburn mineral sands project, Australia – update
4th November 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

First ore has been processed in the wet concentrator at the project. 


Water crisis likely to be worse than the energy crisis, says AECOM
27th October 2022

The current constraints on power generation in South Africa, which has resulted in extended loadshedding by electricity utility Eskom, is overshadowing another potentially more dire crisis: water.... 


The 50th CESA AON Engineering Excellence Awards honoured engineers and engineering companies on their excellence in projects across the country
Fiftieth CESA Aon Engineering Excellence Awards winners announced
30th September 2022 By: Zandile Mavuso

On September 28, Consulting Engineers South Africa (CESA) in partnership with multinational financial services firm Aon South Africa returned to an in-person awards ceremony for the first time... 


ECSA appoints new CEO
26th September 2022 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) on Monday announced the appointment of Dr Bridget Ssamula as CEO, taking over from Edmund Nxumalo, whose term as interim CEO comes to an end on... 


Sustaining the future of the civil engineering industry SAICE recognises excellence, announces winners of annual awards event
9th September 2022

The South African Institution of Civil Engineering (SAICE) hosted its annual awards ceremony on Thursday, 1 September, celebrating individuals and organisations, as well as its members, who have... 


AECOM employees are supported to advance Sustainable Legacies
6th September 2022

Globally trusted infrastructure firm AECOM offers numerous opportunities for employees to make a positive and tangible impact. From learning and development programmes that help staff advance their... 


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Lesotho Highlands Water Project – Phase II – update
12th August 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

The three-year construction of the Senqu bridge is set to start soon. 


AECOM’s diverse infrastructure projects support Generation Equality
28th July 2022

Globally trusted infrastructure firm AECOM is showcasing a diverse range of projects that support women and children in line with Women’s Day on 9 August. The theme for 2022 is ‘Generation... 


New Ashton Arch wins 2022 Fulton Award for Best Infrastructure Project over R100m
19th July 2022

South Africa’s first transversely launched concrete tied-arch bridge also commended for Innovation & Invention in Concrete  The New Ashton Arch, South Africa’s first transversely launched concrete... 


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Coburn mineral sands project, Australia – update
8th July 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

Strandline Resources’ Coburn mineral sands project has facilitated the start of openpit mine development two months ahead of schedule. 


Candidacy programme puts young women on upward path at AECOM
21st June 2022

In celebration of International Women in Engineering Day (INWED) on 23 June, trusted infrastructure consulting firm AECOM is showcasing its candidacy mentoring programme. The programme plays a... 


AECOM shines a spotlight on the disabled on Youth Day
15th June 2022

Globally trusted infrastructure consulting firm AECOM is not only making a positive impact on combating the high unemployment rate in South Africa but considers a segment that is often overlooked,... 


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Aecom to consult on Uganda-DRC Power Interconnection Line project
31st May 2022 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Infrastructure consulting firm Aecom has been awarded a contract to provide consulting services for the Uganda-Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) Power Interconnection Line project. This work was... 


AECOM to provide consulting services for the Uganda-Democratic Republic of Congo Power Interconnection Line project
31st May 2022

AECOM, the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, today announced it has been awarded a contract to provide consulting services for the Uganda-Democratic Republic of Congo Power... 


AECOM announces next phase of its Sustainable Legacies strategy
26th May 2022

The aim is to advance sustainability initiatives that deliver positive impact both at AECOM and in communities around the world In time for World Environment Day on Sunday 5 June, globally trusted... 


AECOM champions diversity and development at LHWP Phase II
20th May 2022

The World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development on Saturday 21 May not only highlights the richness of the world’s cultures, but also the essential role of intercultural dialogue... 


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Lesotho Highlands Water Project – Phase II – update
13th May 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

The Lesotho Highlands Development Authority has launched procurement activities for a Programme Management Unit for management, oversight and reporting during implementation of Phase II of the... 


AECOM supports healthcare provider to go green
11th May 2022

Global trusted infrastructure consulting firm AECOM  has carried out a project management role for the Netcare environmental sustainability division since 2015, in conjunction with project... 


KZN flooding a ‘wake-up call’ for integrated planning and resilient infrastructure
21st April 2022

The catastrophic flooding in KwaZulu-Natal is a wake-up call for local and national government to ensure that future urban development is integrated and resilient to extreme weather events. “The... 


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Lesotho Highlands Water Project – Phase II – update
15th April 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

The tender for the construction of the Polihali Operations Centre has been awarded. 


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Coburn mineral sands project, Australia – update
8th April 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

Strandline Resources has initiated a scoping study to potentially increase the production rate of its Coburn mineral sands project by 50%. 


Sunset at the Prominent Hill project in Australia
Prominent Hill copper/gold/silver mine expansion, Australia – update
8th April 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

OZ Minerals has announced a decision to increase the hoisting shaft capacity at Prominent Hill. 


Project Engage SMME business incubator launched at SPU
31st March 2022

Four training sessions have already been held for the 15 Small, Micro and Medium Enterprises (SMMEs) providing services to the R3.8 billion development of the three Sol Plaatje University (SPU)... 


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