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Icasa to start spectrum auctioning in March
15th October 2021 By: Natasha Odendaal

The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (Icasa) is preparing to start the auction of the high demand spectrum from March 1, 2022. A new roadmap envisages the publication of... 


Kodal reports high-grade gold from re-split sampling at Côte d'Ivoire project
11th October 2021 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Aim-listed Kodal Minerals has announced high-grade gold mineralisation returned from re-split sampling for the reverse circulation (RC) drilling at the Nielle project, in northern Côte d'Ivoire.... 


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FDA-compliant pumps benefit multiple industries
8th October 2021 By: Theresa Bhowan-Rajah

Engineering solutions provider BMG’s range of Ingersoll Rand ARO fluid management equipment comprises of Food and Drug Administration- (FDA-) compliant, air-operated, diaphragm pumps that provide... 


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Makhado hard coking and thermal coal project, South Africa – update
8th October 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

MC Mining has reported that it is continuing to work on composite debt/equity funding initiatives for the project.  


Tirupati, Monash to collaborate on developing graphene products
4th October 2021 By: Simone Liedtke

London-listed Tirupati Graphite has entered into a research collaboration agreement with the Department of Material Sciences and Engineering at Monash University, in Victoria, Australia, to develop... 


MC Mining narrows full-year loss
1st October 2021 By: Creamer Media Reporter

South African coal miner MC Mining has narrowed its net loss to $11.8-million for the financial year ended June 30, from the net loss of $12.2-million recorded for the prior financial year.... 


Icasa set to auction spectrum from March 2022
1st October 2021 By: Natasha Odendaal

The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (Icasa) is preparing to start the auction of the high demand spectrum from March 1, 2022. A new roadmap envisages the publication of... 


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Countercyclical Northam growth strategy creates 8 000 jobs, 2 000 this year
30th September 2021 By: Martin Creamer

The record operational and financial performance of Northam Platinum in the 12 months to June 30 was accompanied by the creation of 2 335 new sustainable jobs, which takes the total generated by... 


Hudson achieves 55.3% niobium concentrate from Nukittooq
23rd September 2021 By: Schalk Burger

TSX-V-listed mining and exploration company Hudson Resources has announced the results of independent metallurgical testwork conducted on the high-grade Nukittooq niobium-tantalum project, in... 


GE Renewable Energy, Fraunhofer IGCV, and voxeljet AG plan to develop world’s largest sand binder jetting 3D printer for offshore wind turbines
16th September 2021

Friedberg greater Munich, September 14th, 2021 - GE (NYSE: GE), Fraunhofer IGCV and voxeljet AG (NASDAQ: VJET) today announced a research partnership to develop the world’s largest 3D printer for... 


GE Renewables, Fraunhofer enter research partnership for 3D printing for wind applications
16th September 2021 By: Simone Liedtke

NYSE-listed GE Renewable Energy, research institute Fraunhofer IGCV and 3D printing systems manufacturer voxeljet have entered into a research partnership aimed at developing the world’s largest... 


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Fast-tracking the transition to all-electric mines
16th September 2021

A new range of solutions designed to help accelerate the move towards zero-carbon mines, has recently been launched. The ABB Ability eMine portfolio of electrification technologies is said to make... 


Building confidence remains under pressure
14th September 2021 By: Schalk Burger

Financial services firm First National Bank (FNB) and the Bureau of Economic Research Building Confidence Index declined to 35 points in the third quarter of the year from 39 points in the second... 


ACI falls eight points, but agriculture sector remains in good shape
ACI falls eight points, but agriculture sector remains in good shape
13th September 2021 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The Agricultural Business Chamber (Agbiz)/Industrial Development Corporation Agribusiness Confidence Index (ACI) has contracted back to 67 points in the third quarter, after having surged to an... 


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Innovation key as mill circuit pumps perform
10th September 2021 By: Natasha Odendaal

Weir Minerals’ focus on development and continuous product improvement has contributed to the success of the company’s Warman mill circuit (MC) pumps. Mill circuit pumps, the largest pumps in the... 


ABB partners with Stäubli to develop all-electric mining vehicle solutions 
3rd September 2021 By: Donna Slater

Engineering company ABB has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with industrial electrical connectors provider Stäubli Electrical Connectors to collaborate on developing solutions to reduce... 


CSIR develops polymer composite for steel pipe maker for push-fit applications
3rd September 2021 By: Schalk Burger

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has developed a polymer composite solution for, and in partnership with, steel pipe manufacturer Hall Longmore. The solution advances Hall... 


Altron Fintech launches index for households’ financial resilience
3rd September 2021 By: Natasha Odendaal

Altron Fintech has launched a new index to understand the impact of the current economic environment on the availability of credit. The inaugural Altron Fintech Household Financial Resilience Index... 


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Kobada gold project, Mali – update
3rd September 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

African Group Gold is continuing its work on updating mineral resource estimates and the definitive feasibility study to incorporate additional drilling and the sulphide testwork results for the... 


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Metallurgical tests prove profitable
27th August 2021

Gold mining company African Gold Group in July announced the final metallurgical test results from its comprehensive sulphide testwork programme, which incorporated variability testing to determine... 


Altron Fintech launches household financial resilience index
25th August 2021 By: Natasha Odendaal

Altron Fintech has launched a new index to understand the impact of the current economic environment on the availability of credit. The inaugural Altron Fintech Household Financial Resilience Index... 


JRA says improved asphalt plant producing to capacity
16th August 2021 By: Schalk Burger

The Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA) says its asphalt plant, which was refurbished and reopened in April, has since produced 3 947.55 t for all the JRA depots across the seven regions. The asphalt... 


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Steel construction learning reinvisioned
13th August 2021 By: Anna Moross

Nonprofit organisation the South African Institute of Steel Construction (SAISC) is evolving its technical learning sessions for steel construction to a digital platform. The SAISC has been... 


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Coolers manufacturing for smelting furnace successfully completed
6th August 2021 By: Theresa Bhowan-Rajah

Foundry and engineering company Thos Begbie recently completed the manufacture and supply of specialised coolers for a platinum producer’s smelting furnace site in Rustenburg, in the North West.... 


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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... 


Aton encouraged by 89% gold recovery at Rodruin prospect
4th August 2021 By: Donna Slater

TSX-V-listed gold explorer and developer Aton Resources reports that, of ten samples taken at the Rodruin exploration project at the company’s 100%-owned Abu Marawat concession, in Egypt, four have... 


AfriSam quality construction materials on site
Manufacturer stresses need for quality materials during downturn
30th July 2021 By: Cameron Mackay

Amid strained economic conditions, contractors are opting to buy cheaper and lower-quality building materials, such as cement, to reduce costs, which cement manufacturer AfriSam cementitious... 


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... 


CEO of Bluedrop Energy Kenneth Maduna
Kenneth Maduna
30th July 2021

This week we profile Kenneth Maduna, CEO of Bluedrop Energy, which is involved in composite liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinder manufacturing and LPG trading 


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Mineral Technologies Global leader in mineral processing solutions
30th July 2021

Year of formation and background to founding: Celebrating 80 years in 2020, Mineral Technologies is built on the passion and vision of our people, who strive to bring innovation and unparalleled... 


Tirupati advances development of graphene R&D centre
23rd July 2021 By: Simone Liedtke

Specialist graphite producer Tirupati Graphite has commissioned Stage 1 of its Tirupati Graphene and Mintech Research Centre (TGMRC), in India, which is focused on graphene manufacturing and... 


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Boeing reduces production rate of troubled 787 and reports on second quarter deliveries
15th July 2021 By: Rebecca Campbell

Giant US aerospace and defence group Boeing has issued an update on its troubled 787 airliner programme, as well as reporting on its civil and military aircraft deliveries during the second quarter... 


Cooling solutions ideal for Africa
9th July 2021

Cooling solutions company Industrial Water Coolers’ (IWC’s) slurry and solution cooling towers are designed with ease of maintenance in mind and are specifically designed and developed to handle... 


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PRASA New Rolling Stock Acquisition Programme, South Africa – update
9th July 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

Gibela is behind schedule in the delivery of the new trains to the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa. 


Bluedrop Energy CEO Kenneth Maduna
US advisory firm gets behind local LPG company to grow asset base
6th July 2021 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Gas start-up company Bluedrop Energy plans to list its shares on the NYSE in 2022 and the JSE at a later stage. Bluedrop in April secured $20-million, or R300-million, in funding from US-based... 


Despite Q1 dip, Afrimat Construction Index four-quarter average shows consolidation of recovery
2nd July 2021 By: Irma Venter

JSE-listed industrial minerals, commodities and construction material openpit mining company Afrimat has released the findings of the Afrimat Construction Index (ACI) for the first quarter of the... 


Hardware, building material markets more buoyant but difficult conditions linger in building sector
2nd July 2021 By: Irma Venter

After slipping to 27 in the first quarter of the year, the FNB/BER Building Confidence Index increased to 39 in the second quarter. Even though this is the highest level the index has reached since... 


TIA-supported young innovators launch products
29th June 2021 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Five young innovators supported by the Technology Innovation Agency (TIA), an entity of the Department of Science and Innovation (DSI), on June 29 launched and showcased their products to the... 


New graphite flame retarding products gaining traction in Europe, says Tirupati
25th June 2021 By: Donna Slater

Two specialised expandable graphite products sold by graphite and graphene producer Tirupati Graphite are gaining “significant” traction as the company undertakes development of speciality graphite... 


Afrimat Construction Index sees consolidation of recovery trend
Afrimat Construction Index sees consolidation of recovery trend
22nd June 2021 By: Irma Venter

Afrimat, the JSE-listed industrial minerals, commodities and construction material openpit mining company, has released the findings of the Afrimat Construction Index (ACI) for the first quarter of... 


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Buoyant hardware, building material markets push up confidence index
14th June 2021 By: Irma Venter

After slipping to 27 in the first quarter of the year, the FNB/BER Building Confidence Index has increased to 39 in the second quarter of the year. Even though this is the highest level of the... 


Africa’s first in composite insulator technology on Fuse Cutouts
28th May 2021

Vexila is the first company in Africa to embrace and adopt composite insulator technology on Fuse Cutouts and continues to remain the only manufacturer of this product in South Africa, after more... 


The U-Tred Pro anti-slip solution from Amco Industries
Composite anti-slip cleats make stairways safer
14th May 2021

A range of stairway cleats manufactured from fully composite polymer offers a number of innovative new features. Made in Nano555 high visibility green – said to be the most visible colour to the... 


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