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Electricity

Power utility undertakes delayed maintenance this winter, public assistance crucial Video Available

Eskom CEO Brian Dames 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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
31 Aug 12
 
 
Frost & Sullivan

Company Announcement: Key Industries Crucial to Africa’s Future Development PDF Available

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 Video Available

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...
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...
05 Mar 12
 
 
RAIL

Real Economy Report Video Available

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...
 
 
 
 
 
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