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South African Plastics Pact hosts CEO breakfast with Minister Barbara Creecy
4th November 2022

Through the facilitation of the South African Plastics Pact, business is demonstrating leadership, and is committed to collaborate with the government to increase the drive to create a circular... 


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Scrupulous project management deemed a must
4th November 2022 By: Leah Shelene Asaram

The most important aspect of project management – a proven management discipline that focuses efforts, engages stakeholders and provides a framework within which work is integrated and closely... 


In meat-loving South Africa, climate concerns whet appetite for veggie burgers
3rd November 2022 By: Reuters

In South Africa, a country where 'braais' are a national pastime, plant-based substitutes are making surprising inroads despite a deep cultural love of meat and hostility from the regulator. That... 


Ardagh Glass' Nigel plant
Ardagh invests in the further expansion of its Nigel plant
1st November 2022 By: Schalk Burger

Glass producer Ardagh Glass Packaging Africa announced a further extension of its Nigel production facility, in Gauteng, with an investment in a third furnace (N3) following the recent... 


How to unlock optimisation opportunities in manufacturing by effectively managing master data
1st November 2022

By Gary Allemann, MD at Master Data Management As with any business in a challenging economy, organisations within the manufacturing sector are looking for ways to optimise the way they operate.... 


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Increased efficiency for high-volume paper-based packaging
28th October 2022

A new web-fed press promises greater operational efficiency for high-volume production of digital single-face lamination, corrugation, and folding carton applications. HP unveiled its new 1.7 m... 


Glencore to stick with Rusal's aluminium in 2023 -sources
27th October 2022 By: Reuters

Commodity trader Glencore will buy aluminium from Rusal next year according to its contract with the Russian producer, and so far only about 10% of its current customer base is looking elsewhere,... 


Norsk Hydro calls for EU, US sanctions on Russian aluminium
25th October 2022 By: Reuters

Norwegian aluminium-maker Norsk Hydro called on Tuesday on the United States and the European Union to stop importing Russian aluminium onto their territories, its chief executive told Reuters.... 


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New packaging investment
21st October 2022

Consumer packaged goods group Libstar invests in a sustainable packaging range – its Precious Plant packaging range - along with other biodegradable and compostable products, to reduce waste and... 


Report highlights commitment to increasing sustainability
21st October 2022

Packaging and processing company Tetra Pak published its annual Sustainability Report in August this year, which highlights the company’s achievements and ongoing initiatives to protect food,... 


Iron-ore operations at Anglo American's Kumba Iron Ore.
Anglo, Thyssenkrupp join forces to make steel greener
20th October 2022 By: Martin Creamer

Anglo American has signed a memorandum of understanding with longstanding customer Thyssenkrupp Steel Europe AG to collaborate on developing new pathways for the decarbonisation of steelmaking.... 


Albemarle to stay in Europe if lithium declared hazardous by EU, CEO says
20th October 2022 By: Reuters

Albemarle Corp, the world's largest lithium producer, does not plan to leave Europe if the battery metal is declared a hazardous material by the European Union, though such a move would likely... 


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America's new nuclear power industry has a Russian problem
20th October 2022 By: Reuters

US firms developing a new generation of small nuclear power plants to help cut carbon emissions have a big problem: only one company sells the fuel they need, and it's Russian. That's why the US... 


Paftrac chairperson Professor Patrick Utomi
Survey reveals ‘huge support’ for AfCFTA
19th October 2022 By: Darren Parker

The results of the third yearly Africa CEO Trade Survey, run by the Pan-African Private Sector Trade and Investment Committee (Paftrac) and African Business magazine have shown “huge support” for... 


Schneider Electric simplifies light function design with Harmony universal LED pushbuttons
19th October 2022

Schneider Electric has announced the release of a new universal white LED technology for its Harmony XB4 and XB5 control and signalling pushbutton range that will change the way OEMs design... 


Aluminium price drops on jump in LME stocks and Russian metal
17th October 2022 By: Reuters

Aluminium prices dropped on Monday as inventories in London Metal Exchange (LME) warehouses jumped, fuelling fears of unwanted Russian-origin metal in the LME system, traders said. Benchmark... 


Foundations unite to fight against hunger
14th October 2022

On 16 October, World Food Day is celebrated to promote global awareness and action for those suffering from hunger and malnutrition. Access to and availability of nutritious food is increasingly... 


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Mondi can deliver sustainably despite global challenges, inflation
14th October 2022 By: Schalk Burger

JSE-listed packaging and paper company Mondi says its earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (Ebitda) for the third quarter was €450-million, 55% higher than the Ebitda of... 


Drive solution from SEW-EURODRIVE
Specialist showcases latest drive solutions
14th October 2022 By: Marleny Arnoldi

As the world has moved from mechanically operated systems to electronically driven and controlled operations over the past 30 years, original-equipment manufacturers (OEMs) such as SEW-EURODRIVE... 


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Dasa uranium project, Niger – update
14th October 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

Global Atomic has received a letter of intent from a second major North American utility for the procurement of 2.4-million pounds of uranium from the Dasa project. 


Motors ready for the paint booth.
More local focus as Zest WEG launches new motor assembly line
13th October 2022

A new assembly line for its low voltage (LV) premium efficiency WEG IE3 electric motors is yet another advance by Zest WEG in sustainability and local economic impact. Zest WEG CEO Eduardo... 


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ALPLA starts production at new plant in Lanseria
13th October 2022 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Plastic packaging and recycling company the ALPLA Group on October 12 opened its new production site, in Lanseria, near Johannesburg.   The internationally active plastic packaging specialist is... 


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Newly developed drive solution launched
7th October 2022

A high-tech drive solution that automates drive applications, is said to be ideal for optimising or expanding existing automation systems or for implementing new automation projects where... 


Shoprite clinches R3.5bn in sustainability-linked loans
7th October 2022 By: Irma Venter

The Shoprite group has finalised R3.5-billion in sustainability-linked loan agreements, with the aim to expand its key environmental programmes as part of a wider sustainability strategy.  The... 


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Contamination at source affecting recycling
30th September 2022 By: Halima Frost

A substantial portion of plastic waste is not recycled and ends up in landfills, contributing greatly to plastics being regarded as the biggest environmental threat, says industry body Plastics SA... 


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Operations challenges impair sector growth
30th September 2022 By: Leah Shelene Asaram

Local companies are not operating at full capacity, owing to a lack of manufacturing and product focus which impairs South Africa’s goal of becoming a relevant global player in the aluminium... 


A man wearing protective gloves holding a handful of shredded tires which have been broken down for recycling at the Unki Mine in Zaimbabwe owned by Anglo American Platinum
Circular economy uptake addressed
30th September 2022 By: Halima Frost

The need for and uptake of the circular economy mindset by larger organisations locally and globally was addressed during a webinar hosted by the Southern African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy... 


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SA largest aluminium-producing country in Africa
30th September 2022 By: Leah Shelene Asaram

In 2021, South Africa produced about 720 000 t of refined aluminium, becoming the largest aluminium-producing country in Africa, says Aluminium Federation of South Africa (Afsa) CEO Muzi Manzi. “A... 


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Local growth vital for export capabilities
30th September 2022 By: Leah Shelene Asaram

For South Africa to become a net exporter of aluminium, local growth must take precedence, says Aluminium Federation of South Africa (Afsa) CEO Muzi Manzi. This can be achieved by developing... 


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Conference to map future role of aluminium
30th September 2022 By: Leah Shelene Asaram

This year’s International Aluminium Conference and Exhibition serves as a stepping-stone towards the vision of doubling local aluminium demand by 2030 by increasing local demand and exports of... 


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Shell Lubricant Solutions working on ‘more than a few’ modern solutions
29th September 2022 By: Simone Liedtke

The evolution of technologies in various sectors require “more than a few” modern fuel and lubrication solutions, which means that the evolution of solutions needs to be aligned to the technologies... 


Improved bearing block units for higher efficiency
29th September 2022

BMG’s range of BTC bearings and components - which is manufactured exclusively for BMG to stringent quality and safety specifications - has been extended to include new bearing block units. “These... 


Sappi CEO Steve Binnie
Sappi accepts offer for three European graphic paper mills
29th September 2022 By: Schalk Burger

JSE-listed dissolving pulp and paper-based solutions company Sappi has concluded an agreement with investment firm Aurelius to take ownership of the Maastricht mill, in the Netherlands; the... 


CEO Coca-Cola Beverages Africa - Jacques Vermeulen
A circular economy holds the key to the world’s plastic packaging problem
29th September 2022

A growing sense of urgency in dealing with the world’s plastic packaging problem has generated strong momentum behind recycling commitments and the use of recycled content in plastic packaging, to... 


bottles on production line
SAB launches ESG strategy
28th September 2022 By: Darren Parker

Beverage producer South African Breweries (SAB) has launched its first environment, social and governance (ESG) strategy, and will release its first Global Reporting Initiative-compliant ESG report... 


North American demand for platinum bullion set to reach new high
22nd September 2022 By: Darren Parker

This year, North American demand for platinum bullion bar and coin is set to post a new high of 292 000 oz, reflecting strong investor appetite for hard assets amid rising inflation concerns, the... 


Mondi endorses circular economy for plastics to prevent pollution
22nd September 2022 By: Schalk Burger

Packaging and paper multinational Mondi, alongside 80 other global businesses, has endorsed a common vision to create a circular economy, in which plastic never becomes waste or pollution, and the... 


A photo of the Spier wine farm
Winemaker Spier sets the tone for lower-carbon production
21st September 2022 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Wine production, from growing to packaging and selling, has a heavy carbon footprint despite having “green” vineyards and, therefore, the winemaking industry has turned its attention to reducing... 


Basa calls for inflation-based excise duty increases in Draft Tax Bill comments
14th September 2022 By: Schalk Burger

Industry organisation the Beer Association of South Africa (Basa), in submissions made on the 2022 Draft Tax Bills, strongly advocates for, at minimum, an increase in excise duties that is... 


Libstar CFO and incoming CEO Charl de Villiers
Libstar achieves 22% profit growth despite inflation, supply chain pressures
13th September 2022 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Consumer packaged goods group Libstar’s diverse category-led and multichannel operating model has, once again, proved its mettle with the company posting 14.1% year-on-year growth in normalised... 


Gauteng launches renewable energy, climate change school in Sedibeng
7th September 2022 By: News24Wire

The Gauteng Department of Education (GDE) has launched another school of specialisation with a focus on renewable energy and climate change, in Bophelong, Vanderbijlpark. The Dr Molefi Oliphant... 


Polyco staff teach school children about the importance of recycling
Polyco helping schools to recycle plastic packaging, promote a circular economy
6th September 2022 By: Schalk Burger

Plastics recycling organisation Polyco has given 320 recycling bins made from 8 t of recycled plastic to 80 schools as part of its Million Plus campaign, aimed at mobilising more than one-million... 


MetPac-SA supports Trash4Treats programme
6th September 2022

MetPac-SA, the Producer Responsibility Organisation (PRO) that represents the metal packaging recycling industry in South Africa, is partnering with Trash4Treats to bring the message about the... 


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