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Electricity
Power utility undertakes delayed maintenance this winter, public assistance crucial
This winter, South Africans are urged, more than ever, to reduce their electricity use, as State-owned power utility Eskom undertakes long-duration planned maintenance, which began last month and will continue through August, to ensure the...
By: Sashnee Moodley
17 May 13
Transport
Rail infrastructure manufacturer takes cues from major players
Much of local railway component supplier voestalpine VAE SA’s 2013 business, which is fairly on par with its operational achievements and targets of last year, will be guided by the investments of major rail operators and mining houses, says CEO...By: Chantelle Kotzé
12 Apr 13
COAL
Coal strike talks fail, power disruption fears intensify
Talks to end the coal strikes at Exxaro coal-mines have been unsuccessful and the fear of electricity disruption at the power stations the mines serve is intensifying.
Diversified resources group Exxaro said in a media release, on Tuesday, that,...
By: Martin Creamer
19 Mar 13
CARBON DISCLOSURE
Exxaro tops carbon-disclosure log, while SA shows Brics leadership
Black-empowered resources group Exxaro climbed to the top of the JSE Top 100 Carbon Disclosure Leadership Index (CDLI) in 2012, closely followed by fellow miners Gold Fields and Harmony – in 2011, Gold Fields topped the CDLI.
A total of 78...
By: Terence Creamer
22 Nov 12
ELECTRICITY
Gas holds big opportunity for Southern Africa energy generation
While coal continues to play an important role in Southern Africa’s energy mix, the biggest opportunity for energy generation over the next two decades would be in the gas sector, Thomas Garner, the CEO of Exxaro and Tata Power’s clean energy...By: Megan Wait
30 Oct 12
Engineering & Manufacturing
Conveyor belt safety important
As safety risks are a big concern for industry because they can potentially result in loss of life, production and machinery damage. As a conveyor management company Electrotron does continuous research and development in staying abreast of new...By: Yolandi Booyens
31 Aug 12
Frost & Sullivan
Company Announcement: Key Industries Crucial to Africa’s Future Development 
Frost & Sullivan Recognise African Industry Leaders for Vision, Innovation and Leadership at GIL 2012: Africa
PEOPLE
Aveng appoints Kilbride and Seedat to board
JSE-listed multidisciplinary construction and engineering group Aveng has appointed Mike Kilbride and Mohamed Seedat as independent non-executive directors, with effect from July 4. “Both Kilbride and Seedat have extensive experience in the...TECHNOLOGY
Real Economy Report
From Creamer Media in Johannesburg, this is the Real Economy Report.
Wireless Intelligent Sensing Technology (or WiST) has introduced a range of sensor technologies to its product range, offering its clients enhanced security and tracking...
POWER PROJECT
Exxaro pursuing coal-fired project independently of Cennergi
Mining group Exxaro has confirmed that its coal-based Thabametsi independent power producer (IPP) project has been excluded from its new energy joint venture (JV) with Tata Power, dubbed Cennergi, but that it remains keen to move ahead with the...
By: Terence Creamer
05 Apr 12
ENERGY
Exxaro, Tata move power JV forward
South African diversified resources company Exxaro and India-based power utility Tata Power Company, through its subsidiary Khopoli Investments, are expected to launch a 50:50 joint venture (JV) energy company next month. The initial project...By: Natasha Odendaal
05 Mar 12
RAIL
Real Economy Report
The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa has launched a supplier survey to determine the capacity of local industry to meet the 65% localisation target qualifying bidders have to adhere to in the agency’s R136-billion programme to acquire new...
01 Mar 12
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