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Cape Town’s rooftop solar applications reach new record; 100MW-plus already installed
10th October 2023 By: Irma Venter

The City of Cape Town says its “rooftop solar boom” has reached a new record, with August seeing the highest ever level of solar photovoltaic (PV) installation applications.  More than 1 500 small... 


Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa
‘Instrument’ being studied to open rooftop solar to poorer households
9th October 2023 By: Terence Creamer

Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa says that work is under way on the creation of an “instrument” that will allow poorer households to participate in the ongoing roll-out of rooftop solar... 


BEKA Schréder is thrilled to have won the Best Supporting Affiliate Member Award
BEKA Schréder Wins the President’s Award at 2023 AMEU Convention 
6th October 2023

BEKA Schréder is thrilled to have won the Best Supporting Affiliate Member Award at the Association of Municipal Electricity Utilities (AMEU) 2023 President's Awards. The 2023 President’s Awards... 


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Savannah production recovers in Sept quarter
6th October 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Nickel miner Panoramic Resources has seen nickel concentrate production from its Savannah nickel project, in Western Australia, improve by 56% in the three months to September. This followed on... 


Smart conveyor system boosts safety
6th October 2023

Positioned as the “future” of idler roller monitoring in conveyor systems, the Smart Mine’s artificial intelligence of things (AIoT) Smart Conveyor solution from automation, hydraulics and mobile... 


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Powerful system commissioned at Chile mine
6th October 2023

While attending this year’s Beltcon International Materials Handling Conference in Johannesburg over August 2 and 3, mining equipment manufacturer TAKRAF showcased what it claims is the “world’s... 


An image of the Kemp drilling rig LEVENT 1001 that is being refurbished for Sasol's Shondoni mine
Local manufacturer refurbishes, rebuilds drill rig
6th October 2023 By: Lynne Davies

Specialist drilling company Technique Drilling Services (TDS) is engaged in a rebuild and repair project, which includes new modifications for a Kemp drilling rig LEVENT 1001 for the Shondoni mine,... 


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Krone-Endora at Venetia project expansion, South Africa – update
6th October 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

Diamcor Mining plans to complete a term loan financing for and the continued advancement of the work programmes under way at Krone-Endora, besides other purposes. 


Too FAT or in perfect shape?
Too FAT or in perfect shape?
5th October 2023

Earlier this year I was very excited to plan a trip abroad. What excited me even more was that this trip was paid for by the company. This trip was for a FAT (Factory Acceptance Test) of long lead... 


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WSP helps Black Mountain Mining office achieve net-zero rating
3rd October 2023 By: Darren Parker

Mining company Vedanta Zinc International, which owns Black Mountain Mining (BMM) in South Africa, appointed consulting firm WSP in Africa’s sustainability specialist consultants to assist in... 


Slumping lithium prices signal angst over China’s demand outlook
2nd October 2023 By: Reuters

Lithium prices are spiraling down toward the lowest level in two years on concerns over the strength of Chinese demand for the material, a key ingredient in electric vehicle batteries. Prices of... 


Silver to benefit from solar sector demand once rates peak
Silver to benefit from solar sector demand once rates peak
29th September 2023 By: Reuters

Robust demand from the solar industry and limited supply growth from mines will buoy silver prices once the period of higher global interest rates is over, analysts said. Silver is both an... 


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VEGA Controls SA
29th September 2023

For over 60 years VEGA has been creating solutions for demanding and critical measuring tasks, developing measurement technology that is easy to use and offers maximum safety and reliability.  VEGA... 


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Crane-less technology simplifies turbine repair
29th September 2023 By: Nadine Ramdass

Given the increasing size and weight of wind turbine components, ‘crane-less technology’ is becoming more relevant in the wind energy sector and will likely be adopted more widely in South Africa... 


Vodacom rolls out measures to curb rising battery theft and vandalism
29th September 2023 By: Natasha Odendaal

Telecommunications giant Vodacom has been intensifying efforts to protect its sites against increasing theft and vandalism across South Africa’s provinces. In July, Vodacom warned that battery... 


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Kusile power plant project, South Africa – update
29th September 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Minister Barbara Creecy has upheld the decision of the National Air Quality Officer to permit the temporary operation of the Kusile coal power station using... 


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Scarborough gasfield development – Pluto Train 2, Australia – update
29th September 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

The Pluto Joint Venture's plans to install a floating production unit at the project. 


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Vametco and Vanchem operations expansion, South Africa – update
29th September 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

Bushveld Minerals has received interim working capital from investment fund Southern Point Resources. 


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Vodacom to complete Midrand campus solar PV installation by year-end
28th September 2023

African connectivity, digital and financial services company, Vodacom is on track to finalise the transformation of its Midrand campus, in Gauteng, into a 10.5 gigawatt-hours-a-year grid-based... 


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Christ Church Preparatory School & College – RFP Invitation
28th September 2023

Compulsory Site Briefing for the Detailed Design, Supply, Installation, Commissioning & Maintenance of the Hybrid Rooftop Solar Power System 


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FLSmidth’s technology focus delivering sustainability results
27th September 2023 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Technology and service supplier FLSmidth is transforming from an engineering company to a technology partner through its current Core’26 strategy. This is already realising benefits for clients,... 


Sasol moves to improve coal quality, completes study for new destoning unit
Sasol moves to improve coal quality, completes study for new destoning unit
26th September 2023 By: Darren Parker

JSE-listed energy group Sasol has confirmed that its planned new destoning unit, which has the potential to improve the quality of coal at its mines, will be on line towards the end of 2025 or... 


Cape Town crane manufacturer wins provincial orders
Cape Town crane manufacturer wins provincial orders
26th September 2023

(Virtual Showroom): A steadily increasing order intake from general industry and consulting engineers has led BB Cranes of Cape Town to step up production to meet demand. The upgrading of water and... 


Policy support gap hindering low-emissions hydrogen uptake – IEA
Policy support gap hindering low-emissions hydrogen uptake – IEA
26th September 2023 By: Marleny Arnoldi

While there continues to be a high level of interest in new hydrogen projects, the current challenging economic climate means that a timely and well-structured rollout of policy support is needed... 


Expansion project strengthens mining operation
22nd September 2023 By: Nadine Ramdass

A $1.8-billion expansion programme at platinum group metals (PGMs) miner Zimplats’ – the Zimbabwean PGMs mining business of South African PGMs major Impala Platinum (Implats) – Ngezi operation, in... 


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Funding increases for small business energy solutions as investment case improves
22nd September 2023 By: Schalk Burger

Different renewable energy, energy storage and/or generator solutions can partially address small businesses' energy related challenges, and funding to install such solutions in small businesses is... 


Grundfos solutions for sustainable commercial buildings
Grundfos solutions for sustainable commercial buildings
22nd September 2023

In the intricate world of modern commercial buildings, efficiency reigns supreme. Engineers and operators continually grapple with challenges in the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning... 


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Funding increases for small business energy solutions as investment case improves
22nd September 2023 By: Schalk Burger

Different renewable energy, energy storage and/or generator solutions can partially address small businesses' energy related challenges, and funding to install such solutions in small businesses is... 


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Coyote gold operation, Australia
22nd September 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

A scoping study has detailed the potential development of an initial openpit and underground mining operation at the Coyote gold operation. 


Drill core from the Makuutu rare earths project
Makuutu rare earths project, Uganda – update
22nd September 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

The definitive feasibility study is being reviewed. 


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N2 Wild Coast Toll Road (N2WCTR) megabridge project – Mtentu bridge, South Africa – update
22nd September 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

The South African National Roads Agency Limited announced the restart of construction work on the Mtentu bridge contract in August 2023. 


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Supplier hones in-country offering
22nd September 2023

Industrial products supplier BMG has established itself in Zambia as a single point of contact and reliable supplier of all essential quality branded products and essential support services,... 


Premier’s Zim lithium mine to resume operations
Premier’s Zim lithium mine to resume operations
21st September 2023 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Aim-listed Premier African Minerals has completed the installation of the RHA ball mill at its Zulu lithium and tantalum project, in Zimbabwe. This includes all necessary feeds and discharge... 


BEKA Schréder has supplied the solar streetlighting solution for the Mkhambathini Local Municipality
BEKA Schréder has supplied the solar streetlighting solution for the Mkhambathini Local Municipality in KwaZulu-Natal
20th September 2023

The BEKA SOLAR was chosen for this off-grid lighting solution. Illumination of these key areas not only increases safety and wellbeing on the community but also allows the community to continue... 


SKF TMBH 5 Bearing Heater – an energy-efficient solution for easy roller bearing installation    
SKF TMBH 5 Bearing Heater – an energy-efficient solution for easy roller bearing installation    
19th September 2023

The SKF TMBH 5, one of the smallest, most portable induction heaters on the market, incorporates cutting-edge technology and design features to heat roller bearings weighing up to 5kg that are... 


Ironveld smelter
Ironveld’s new power generation capability enables continuous furnace operation
18th September 2023 By: Darren Parker

Iron producer Ironveld confirmed in a September 18 operational update that the successful implementation of newly installed power generation at its Rustenburg facilities, in South Africa, had... 


SAPVIA CEO Dr Rethabile Melamu
SAPVIA partners with quality assurer Bravo Scan to validate installations
18th September 2023 By: Marleny Arnoldi

As South Africa’s solar industry gains momentum, industry body the South African Photovoltaic Industry Association (SAPVIA) has announced Bravo Scan as a partner for its Photovoltaic Green Card... 


Due to the large size and weight, this 9.5MW 11KV WEG electric motor has to be disassembled for shipment and reassembled on the offshore FPSO off the coast of Ghana.
Specialist gains traction in oil, gas sector
18th September 2023 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Africa is “hungry for electricity”, and electrical specialist Zest WEG is seeing growing demand from the oil and gas sector, from both upstream and midstream facilities as nations on the continent... 


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Key infrastructure for renowned DRC mine
15th September 2023

The historic Kipushi zinc/copper mine in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is undergoing a refurbishment process led by Ivanhoe Mines. Zest WEG  is supplying electrical and energy... 


Gauteng Wi-Fi caters for disadvantaged areas in the province
Gauteng Wi-Fi caters for disadvantaged areas in the province
15th September 2023

The Gauteng Provincial Network (GPN), the province’s Wi-Fi programme, will connect all previously disadvantage areas to ensure that everyone in the province is connected. Phase three of the... 


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Kusile power plant project, South Africa – update
15th September 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

Nine people were arrested at the Kusile power station for theft of coal and fraud on September 7. 


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DemcoTECH sees uptick in business
15th September 2023

Engineering and project-focused company, DemcoTECH Engineering has seen an upturn in business in the two years following the Covid lockdown, with a number of local and global project awards. These... 


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