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Micro modular reactor project, Canada
11th August 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

Global First Power is building Canada's first small modular reactor. 


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De Beers Group - Women in Mining
11th August 2023

De Beers Group: Empowering women and pursuing gender parity in mining De Beers Group is deeply committed to developing women in the mining industry and achieving gender parity. The company... 


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Harmony - Women in Mining
11th August 2023

Harmony’s inspiring women’s voices are leading the change At Harmony, we are committed to addressing important social issues such as gender diversity in our workforce. 


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Gold Fields - Women in Mining
11th August 2023

Adwoa Pokuaa Issaka Position: Unit Manager Safety at Gold Fields, South Deep 


Air Products provides infrastructure for technical skills development in Newcastle
Air Products provides infrastructure for technical skills development in Newcastle
10th August 2023

Focusing on the youth and education with their Corporate Social Investment (CSI) projects, industrial gas company Air Products aims to make a difference at the local schools in the communities in... 


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Partnership brings PLC-based control solutions to Africa
10th August 2023

Referro Systems, a sales and distribution company specialising in the supply and support of industrial electrical, automation and global software and hardware brands, recently announced its... 


Zest WEG is providing key electrical and energy infrastructure to the historic Kipushi Zinc-Copper Mine in the DRC's Katanga province
Zest WEG helps power Kipushi's new dawn
8th August 2023

As part of Ivanhoe Mines’ refurbishment of the historic Kipushi Zinc-Copper Mine in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Zest WEG will be supplying a range of electrical and energy solutions.... 


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Standard Bank seeks to access green finance for household renewable power systems
4th August 2023 By: Schalk Burger

Financial services firm Standard Bank is investigating the use of edge certification frameworks for renewable energy systems in households to enable it to access international green funding that it... 


Copper makes it to DoE’s draft critical minerals list
Copper makes it to DoE’s draft critical minerals list
4th August 2023 By: Mariaan Webb

The US Department of Energy (DoE) has included copper in its latest critical minerals assessment, which evaluates materials for their criticality to global clean energy technology supply chains.... 


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OLI Electrical Vibrators
4th August 2023

It is our drive for innovation and industry service that forces us to evaluate our product offerings to all sectors on a continual basis.  


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Firm invests in ‘greener’ solutions for sustainable future
4th August 2023 By: Bridget Lepere

JSE-registered real estate investment trust (REIT) Liberty Two Degrees (L2D) is beefing up its electricity generation supply to meet its environment, social and governance (ESG) targets. L2D... 


THE BUTTERFLY VALVE 565
The valve provides “exceptional performance” while reducing installation, maintenance and replacement costs
Versatile valve solution introduced
4th August 2023 By: Simone Liedtke

Combining lightweight construction, modular capabilities, corrosion resistance and high-quality materials, industrial equipment supplier Instru-Serve’s butterfly valve 565 provides “exceptional... 


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Vodacom Century City fire highlights fire safety for PV systems
4th August 2023

The fire at the Vodacom building at Century City in Cape Town last month is suspected of having been caused by an issue with the rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) installation, notes ASP Fire CEO... 


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Technology trends in commercial, industrial property
4th August 2023

Innovative technology solutions are changing the landscape in which commercial and industrial property is managed. This is particularly valuable in facility and maintenance management, says... 


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Prieska copper/zinc project, South Africa – update
4th August 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

Orion is completing a study on an accelerated development strategy for the project. 


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Risk Mitigation Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme, South Africa – update
4th August 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

Eskom has extended the right of least two companies to connect to South Africa’s power grid. 


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South Africa must build renewables skills pool to catch up with renewable power demands - Nordex
3rd August 2023 By: Schalk Burger

South Africa currently has a shortfall of trained and experienced wind energy technicians, after having lost much of its skilled capacity to advanced international markets and, like its... 


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Latest switchgear unveiled
3rd August 2023

Electrical solutions provider MV Switchgear, a division of ACTOM, has unveiled its latest product, the SBV4XE switchgear. Developed as a successor to the SBV4 and SBV4E models, which are... 


Novare's rooftop PV project is a proactive response to actively managing the industry's negative impacts and promoting sustainability
Novare invests in renewable energy to bolster pan-African sustainability drive
2nd August 2023 By: Cameron Mackay

Investment solutions company Novare, which has a substantial property portfolio in Africa, on August 1 announced a significant investment in rooftop photovoltaic (PV) panels as an eco-friendly and... 


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Delba's Field Services: Your Trusted Onsite Solution for All Electrical Rotating Equipment Problems
2nd August 2023

Collectively, electrical rotating equipment is the workhorse of modern industrial operations, powering a wide range of machinery across various sectors. However, like any complex mechanical system,... 


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Equinox focus at $1.2bn gold project shifting towards commissioning
2nd August 2023 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The $1.23-billion Greenstone project, in Ontario, Canada, is progressing on budget and schedule to pour gold in the first half of next year, 60%-owner Equinox Gold reported on Tuesday.   With... 


RMB Corvest consortium invests in South Africa’s manufacturing sector
1st August 2023 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Private equity business RMB Corvest has partnered with Umoya Capital Partners and Calibre Capital to obtain a minority share in original-equipment manufacturer M4A, which has capabilities in... 


Making a world of difference with process automation
31st July 2023

Across societies and economies, many of us take it for granted that we have reliable power at the flip of a switch, that water flows at the turn of a tap, or that goods are available at our... 


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Choosing the right generator
30th July 2023

Selecting the correct generator for a home or business should be based on output needs and the overall longevity of the equipment to ensure that the investment is appropriate and effective, says... 


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Kemerton lithium plant, Australia – update
28th July 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

Albemarle has awarded a contract worth almost A$200-million to engineering company Monadelphous Group as part of the expansion of the Kemerton lithium hydroxide plant. 


Daimler’s Atlantis Foundries signs embedded solar power purchase agreement
28th July 2023 By: Irma Venter

Atlantis Foundries (AF) has signed a long-term power purchase agreement (PPA) with integrated energy solutions company Energy Partners (EP). According to the agreement, EP will engineer, finance,... 


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Hermosa zinc/lead/silver project, US – update
28th July 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

South32 has warned of a noncash impairment expense with regard to the Taylor zinc/silver/lead deposit at the project. 


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Prieska copper/zinc project, South Africa – update
28th July 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

Orion Minerals has taken another key step in its early mining strategy. 


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Risk Mitigation Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme, South Arica – update
28th July 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

Karpowership has been given permission to proceed with applications for environmental approval for plans to install ship-based power plants at two of South Africa’s ports. 


Ivanhoe reports promising testwork for improving copper recoveries
27th July 2023 By: Cameron Mackay

Metals miner Ivanhoe Mines has announced “highly promising” preliminary testwork for improving copper recoveries at its Kamoa-Kakula copper mine in Kolwezi, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.... 


BYD launches Atto 3 EV in South Africa
BYD launches Atto 3 EV in South Africa
26th July 2023

Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer Build Your Dreams – also known as BYD - has officially launched its battery-powered Atto 3 crossover model EV in the South African market. Cameron Mackay has... 


When only a professional-grade generator will do
26th July 2023

Choosing anything but a pro-grade generator is probably a contradiction for anything more than the least important applications or that probably don’t need backup power anyway. After all, why buy a... 


Petro names engineer to lead Colombia away from fossil fuels
26th July 2023 By: Bloomberg

President Gustavo Petro is tasking electrical engineer Andrés Camacho to lead Colombia’s transition away from fossil fuels as his new Mines and Energy Minister. He will replace Irene Vélez, who... 


Albemarle awards major contract at Kemerton
25th July 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Critical minerals company Albemarle has awarded a near A$200-million contract to engineering company Monadelphous Group as part of the expansion of the Kemerton lithium hydroxide plant in Western... 


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... 


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South32 warns of massive impairment at Arizona project
24th July 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Diversified miner South32 on Monday warned of a near $1.3-billion non-cash impairment expense in relation to the Taylor zinc/silver/lead deposit, at its Hermosa project in Arizona, in its 2023... 


Apprenticeships can help bridge the school to work gap
21st July 2023 By: Schalk Burger

Businesses can take actions to upskill young people and empower them with work experience that will better their chances of standing out in an oversaturated labour market, says electrical equipment... 


Irish firm opens its first office outside of Europe in Cape Town
21st July 2023 By: Schalk Burger

Irish mechanical and electrical engineering contracting company Kirby Group Engineering has opened its new office in Cape Town – the company’s first base outside of Europe. The company’s Cape Town... 


HRD 100
The HRD 100 poised to replace current pneumatic models in the market once its multistage pusher leg is made available
Company highlights hand-held rock drill at customer day
21st July 2023 By: Simone Liedtke

Conventional mining operations have relied on pneumatic machines for years, but mining equipment supplier Epiroc is confident that its hydraulic hand-held rock drill (HRD) 100, is poised to replace... 


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Solar installation lights way for shoppers
21st July 2023 By: Halima Frost

South African lighting solutions manufacturer BEKA Schréder completed the supply of a solar streetlight installation for a shopping centre in Alberton, Gauteng. A total of 24 BEKA Schréder... 


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Lighting provider upgrades two buildings
21st July 2023 By: Halima Frost

Lighting solutions provider Infinite Blue Energy (IBE) has successfully completed the conversion of outdated lighting solutions to new energy efficient lighting technologies at two older buildings... 


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Make the right connection
21st July 2023

Boksburg-based Victor Industrial Equipment (VIE)  has been supplying electrical connectors for underground and open-pit mining ever since its foundation in 1979. VIE is also a distributor for LED... 


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Rook 1 uranium project, Canada
21st July 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

NexGen Energy plans to building the biggest development-stage uranium project in Canada. 


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