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World needs to double efforts to limit warming to 1.5 ºC by 2050 – WoodMac
24th March 2022 By: Schalk Burger

The world is facing its biggest challenge yet in its journey towards net-zero emissions and needs to double-down on plans to achieve the goal of limiting the rise in global temperatures to within... 


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Tiris uranium project, Mauritania – update
18th March 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

Aura Energy will raise A$8.8-million in a share placement to advance its Tiris uranium project. 


'Energy transition? Leave us out,' say African energy leaders
10th March 2022 By: Reuters

Developing countries should not have to target renewable energy sources and turn away from fossil fuels, Nigerian and Equatorial Guinea energy officials said on Wednesday, joining other emerging... 


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Colombia in talks with coal producers for exporting extra supplies - Minister
9th March 2022 By: Reuters

Colombia's government has begun talks with the nation's coal producers to increase exports after requests for extra supplies by European, Central American and Caribbean countries, the minister of... 


Santos starts FEED at new CCS project
9th March 2022 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Oil and gas major Santos on Wednesday announced that it had entered the front-end engineering and design (FEED) phase for the proposed Bayu-Undan carbon capture and storage (CCS) project, in... 


Rubber increases wear life
25th February 2022

Mines are well aware of the significant cost savings that can be achieved by using rubber to increase the wear life of equipment; however, selecting the right product for the application is vital.... 


Using wolves to guard sheep
25th February 2022 By: Terry Mackenzie-hoy

We have seen some interesting developments in the past year. Actually, that’s not true at all; we’ve seen some horrifying developments. I think every South African acknowledges that we live in a... 


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Tiris uranium project, Mauritania – update
18th February 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

Aura Energy has started a regional exploration programme to enhance the resources of the Tiris uranium project. 


Successful Tema expansion shows value of investing in port infrastructure
17th February 2022

Investment in ports is always positive, as it drives trade and creates opportunities for both social and economic growth. “A perfect example is the recently completed port facility in Ghana at... 


Colombian driller sees Petro's anti-oil plans ending up in court
11th February 2022 By: Bloomberg

A proposal to abruptly end oil and gas exploration in Colombia would lead to higher prices for local consumers and be challenged in court, according to the country’s state-run driller. Gustavo... 


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Rubber lining increases wear life
8th February 2022

Rubber lining is a highly skilled process which, when done correctly with the correct type and thickness of rubber, can contribute considerably to the life and profitability of a plant, affirms... 


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Harbours need private sector investment
4th February 2022 By: Nadine Ramdass

Owing to South African harbours having faced challenges in attracting financial investment on a public–private partnership basis, they have not been able to enhance operating performance and... 


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Tiris uranium project, Mauritania – update
28th January 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

A newly appointed board of directors is advancing the Tiris project with gusto. 


Rubber lining protects equipment against wear, but choose carefully
17th January 2022

Mines are well aware of the significant cost savings that can be achieved by using rubber to increase the wear life of equipment, however selecting the right product for the application is vital.... 


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VW looks to new types of fuel to cut emission levels in Europe
13th January 2022 By: Irma Venter

Volkswagen plans to reduce the carbon footprint of its fleet in Europe by 40% by 2030 by, for example, increasingly focusing on the development and sales of fully and partially electric vehicles.... 


Fortescue takes a gander at Gabon
15th December 2021 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Iron-ore major Fortescue Metals is evaluating the Belinga iron-ore project, in Gabon. The company on Wednesday announced that it had entered into an agreement with the government of the Republic... 


Construction starts on renewable energy project for Rio Tinto's Madagascar mine
10th December 2021 By: Chanel de Bruyn

The government of Madagascar and Rio Tinto QIT Madagascar Minerals (QMM) on December 10 celebrated the start of construction of a solar and wind energy project that will supply the ilmenite mine... 


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Cherry Point refinery efficiency projects, US
10th December 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

The project aims to improve the Cherry Point refinery’s efficiency, reducing its carbon dioxide emissions and increasing its renewable diesel production capability through three projects. 


Company provides new filtration solutions
26th November 2021

With the growing trend for diesel-fuelled equipment, industrial equipment supplier BMG has recognised a demand for the supply of cleaner, non-contaminated diesel and lubricant oils, says BMG fluid... 


Tiris uranium project, Mauritania – update
26th November 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

Aura Energy is preparing for production at the Tiris uranium project. 


Russia to review coal plans, mull carbon tax after Glasgow
17th November 2021 By: Bloomberg

Russia will look to cut its ambitious goals for boosting coal production in the coming decade and consider imposing a carbon tax or other regulation in the wake of the deals reached by major powers... 


Guinea junta names AngloGold Ashanti executive as mines minister
5th November 2021 By: Reuters

Guinea's junta has appointed Moussa Magassouba, the director general of AngloGold Ashanti subsidiary in the country as mines and geology minister following the September coup, a statement said on... 


Airbus announces launch of French-led green aviation fuel test programme
2nd November 2021 By: Rebecca Campbell

A research campaign to test the suitably of sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) as the energy source for single-aisle airliners has been launched at Toulouse in France. The campaign will involve both... 


Eni to exit South Africa offshore oil block amid tech challenges
14th October 2021 By: Bloomberg

Eni is pulling out of plans to explore for oil with Sasol in a large block off South Africa’s southeast coast due to concerns over the technical challenges of drilling in deep waters, according to... 


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South Africa has potential to unlock decarbonised chemicals sector, new study shows
12th October 2021 By: Terence Creamer

If South Africa can unlock disruptive technology, in particular green hydrogen, it could decarbonise its petrochemicals and chemicals sectors and become a leading global producer of green fuels and... 


Hydrogen economy holds opportunities for water tech companies, says analyst
5th October 2021 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Market analysis company BlueTech Research says the hydrogen economy could be worth as much as $12-trillion by 2050, but there is concern about the availability of water, particularly in... 


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Gates raises $1bn as corporate CEOs join race to scale clean tech
20th September 2021 By: Bloomberg

Bill Gates raised more than $1-billion in corporate funding for Breakthrough Energy Catalyst, drawing on BlackRock’s Larry Fink and Microsoft's Satya Nadella to rally support for some of the... 


PetroSA refinery in Mossel Bay
PetroSA mulls geothermal as way to offset ‘decommissioning liability monster’
17th September 2021 By: Terence Creamer

Embattled State-owned gas-to-liquids refiner PetroSA is considering plans to harness geothermal energy from its mature or depleted gas wells to produce electricity and delay decommissioning.... 


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Sasol, UCT confirm progress on catalysts that convert hydrogen, CO2 into green jet fuel
6th September 2021 By: Terence Creamer

Energy and chemicals group Sasol, which aims to become a leader in South Africa’s promising green hydrogen industry, reports that research advancements have been achieved that are supportive of the... 


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Tiris uranium project, Mauritania – update
3rd September 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

Aura Energy has upgraded the resource of its Tiris uranium project by 10%, or five-million pounds. 


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AECI backs clean chemical company expansion
31st August 2021 By: Marleny Arnoldi

JSE-listed chemicals group AECI has extended a €2.5-million convertible loan to international cleantech company Clariter to scale up its technology to commercial level. Clariter uses upcycling... 


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Generators necessary despite new legislation
27th August 2021 By: Claire O'Reilly

With load-shedding a reoccurring problem for mines and businesses in Southern Africa, standby power generation company Generator and Plant Hire South Africa (GPHSA) suggests that mines will... 


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Concrete Chemicals facility, Germany
27th August 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

Concrete Chemicals plans to build a large-scale demonstration plant at CEMEX’s Rüdersdorf cement plant, which is considered one of Germany’s biggest cement production sites. 


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Tiris uranium project, Mauritania – update
27th August 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

Aura Energy has updated the capital costs for the definitive feasibility study to ensure that in the two years since completion, the input costs remain valid. 


The corrupt’s horizons are narrowing
20th August 2021 By: Tara O’Connor

Do three significant events in the subregion signify a trend? First, although the trial of South Africa’s former president, Jacob Zuma, may have been postponed to September 9, the so-called Arms... 


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Petrochem giant uses tech for greener fuel
6th August 2021 By: Halima Frost

In April JSE-listed synthetic fuels and chemicals company Sasol announced it will work alongside a consortium comprising multinational chemical company Linde, renewable energy company Enertrag and... 


Rio Tinto inks power deal to supply its ilmenite operation in Madagascar
26th July 2021 By: Donna Slater

Diversified miner Rio Tinto has signed a power purchase agreement for a new renewable energy plant to power the operations of its QIT Madagascar Minerals (QMM) ilmenite mine in Fort Dauphin,... 


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Sustainable aviation fuel project, South Africa
16th July 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

Integrated energy and chemicals company Sasol will work alongside the LEN Consortium to bid in concept for the production of sustainable aviation fuel under the auspices of the German Federal... 


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Decarbonising oil and gas pivotal to achieving carbon neutral future
13th July 2021 By: Tracy Hancock

Energy decarbonisation makes good business sense, especially in the oil and gas industry, in spite of the global energy imbalance and the need to achieve the targets set by the Paris Agreement to... 


Demand for platinum and palladium in auto sector set to rise as regulations tighten
Demand for platinum and palladium in auto sector set to rise as regulations tighten
2nd July 2021 By: Simone Liedtke

Platinum demand from the automotive sector is expected to be 25% up on 2020, reaching almost three-million ounces this year, World Platinum Investment Council (WPIC) research director Trevor... 


Demand for platinum and palladium in auto sector set to rise as regulations tighten
Demand for platinum and palladium in auto sector set to rise as regulations tighten
2nd July 2021 By: Simone Liedtke

Platinum demand from the automotive sector is expected to be 25% up on 2020, reaching almost three-million ounces this year, World Platinum Investment Council (WPIC) research director Trevor... 


Largest carbon emitters have most capacity to disrupt in decarbonisation transition
Largest carbon emitters have most capacity to disrupt in decarbonisation transition
30th June 2021 By: Tracy Hancock

Climate change is probably the greatest challenge humanity has ever faced but daily innovation indicates that the world is on the path to a sustainable energy transition, with the biggest... 


Opinion: Does the new 100MW cap solve all our renewable-energy problems?
Opinion: Does the new 100MW cap solve all our renewable-energy problems?
28th June 2021

In this opinion article, Mike Roussos suggests that a new renewable-energy utility be established within the public sector to ensure that the State plays a direct role in establishing and guiding a... 


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