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Lucchini South Africa, subsidiary of Italian manufacturer of forged railways products, Lucchini RS, was established in 2016. Significantly, Lucchini RS was the first international manufacturer of forged wheels to localise part of the wheel manufacturing in South Africa. Forged wheels are sent from Italy to a well-equipped machining facility in Germiston, Gauteng, where the equipment and processes utilised are the same as those used across the Lucchini RS Group, maintaining high quality standards.

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Gautrain additional rolling stock and depot enhancement procurement programme, South Africa

By: Sheila Barradas Updated 6 hours ago The winning bidder for the procurement programme is expected to be announced towards the end of this year. →

Kinder Morgan pipeline expansion investment untenable – CEO

By: Henry Lazenby 19th April 2018 The CEO of Kinder Morgan Steven Kean has conceded that the C$7.4-billion twinning of the existing Kinder Morgan crude oil pipeline between Alberta and British Columbia “may be untenable for a private party to undertake”. He made the comments during the company’s first-quarter conference call on... →

Resources Watch

19th April 2018 This week: Strong rand eroding South African gold mines’ margins And, underground rail transport at local mines not being prioritised →

Railway industry to develop new roadmap towards Fourth Industrial Revolution

By: Simone Liedtke 18th April 2018 The International Heavy Haul Association (IHHA) has commissioned a study to provide a global strategic view of Heavy Haul 4.0, and attempt to visualise the heavy haul railway of the future. The ‘Development of the Heavy Haul Vision in the Fourth Industrial Revolution’ study, which will be... →

Australia to amend $3.9bn infrastructure fund in bid to develop country's north

By: Reuters 18th April 2018 Australia will amend the guidelines for a A$5-billion ($3.9-billion) fund that offers loans to build infrastructure in the country's north so it can offer greater support to a broader range of projects, a government minister said on Wednesday. The changes will aid a bid to develop Australia's... →

Everything a priority at PRASA except safe rail transport – Nzimande

By: African News Agency 17th April 2018 Transport Minister Blade Nzimande on Tuesday conceded to MPs that safe rail transport for the working class was low on the list of priorities for the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA), but vowed this would change. Briefing MPs on his department's annual performance plan, Nzimande said... →

Why is it important to grow manufacturing?

17th April 2018 Manufacturing Indaba will take place at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg on the 19th and 20th of June, 2018 and will be facilitated with the collaborative backing and strategic partnership of the Department of Trade and Industry (the dti) and the Manufacturing Circle, a corporate... →

Gensource offtake MoUs signal supply malaise in N American potash market

By: Henry Lazenby 14th April 2018 The fact that junior Canadian start-up Gensource Potash has been able to secure two memoranda of understanding (MoUs) from separate US offtake partners that support the establishment of a new and independent supply of potash, speaks to a certain malaise in the continent’s crop nutrient market.... →

Nzimande appoints new PRASA board, acting CEO

By: Simone Liedtke 13th April 2018 Transport Minister Dr Blade Nzimande has appointed a new board of directors for the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA), led by chairperson Khanyisile Kweyama. The board members, who will serve an initial period not exceeding 12 months, also includes Sango Ntsaluba, Louis Wessie, Jenny... →

Aspire hopes to finalise rail FS

By: Esmarie Swanepoel 13th April 2018 Coal developer Aspire Mining and its rail subsidiary Northern Railways have entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with China Gezhouba Group International Engineering Company (CGGC) to advnce the Erdenet to Ovoot rail project. The parties have agreed to work quickly to finalise the... →

Security drones taking off, but SA restrictions limit adoption

By: Dylan Slater 13th April 2018 Drones, otherwise known as remotely piloted aircraft systems, continue to gain a foothold in an increasing number of industries, with adoption rates in the safety and security industry growing worldwide. In fact, safety and security drone sales totalled $145-million in 2016, according to a market... →

Security drones taking off, but SA restrictions limit adoption

By: Dylan Slater 13th April 2018 Drones, otherwise known as remotely piloted aircraft systems, continue to gain footholds in an increasing number of industries, with adoption rates in safety and security industry growing worldwide. In fact, safety and security drone sales totalled $145-million in 2016, according to a market... →

Goodbye to copper

By: Terry Mackenzie-hoy 13th April 2018 Copper, the metal, has been around for a very long time. The Copper Age predates the Bronze and Iron ages and ran from about 4500 BC to 3500 BC. Copper has stuck with us – wooden ships were sheathed in copper and the domes of buildings were made from copper – it does not corrode. The Statue of... →

Investment in Africa’s ports, shipping sector can accelerate economic growth

By: African News Agency 12th April 2018 More strategic investment in Africa’s ports can accelerate growth and development by strengthening trade as these are gateways for 80% of merchandise trade by volume and 70% by value, globally. This is according to an analysis report of port development in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) issued by the... →

Burkina Faso to end Timis unit's $1bn manganese deal

By: Bloomberg 12th April 2018 Burkina Faso will proceed with plans to end its agreement with a unit of Timis Mining Corp. to mine a $1-billion manganese deposit even though a dispute about the operation is still pending at the International Court of Arbitration. The West African nation will give Pan African Minerals 90-days... →

Mining in sub-Saharan Africa region to remain riskiest globally – BMI

By: Simone Liedtke 11th April 2018 Sub-Saharan Africa’s mining sector will remain the riskiest in the world over the coming quarters as regulatory uncertainty rises in various markets across the region, says BMI Research. In addition to increasing regulatory uncertainty, the region will also witness challenges stemming from... →

28 African countries, leading rail operators, end users and Government

9th April 2018 Africa’s longest running and most successful railways event now enters its 21st successful year. From humble beginnings as a small conference with a handful of exhibition stands, it now takes up 2 massive halls at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg. And has grown to become Africa’s... →

Ramaphosa refers Eskom allegations to Special Investigating Unit

By: News24Wire 6th April 2018 President Cyril Ramaphosa referred allegations of mismanagement and graft at state power utility Eskom and rail and ports group Transnet to the Special Investigating Unit (SIU). The SIU, which probes corruption and maladministration in the government, must include “any alleged serious... →

Aurizon puts new wagons on NSW coal lines

By: Esmarie Swanepoel 6th April 2018 Freight hauler Aurizon has reiterated its commitment to the Hunter Valley coal industry, announcing the arrival of a batch of newly-built coal wagons at the Port of Newcastle. Aurizon GM for New South Wales coal operations, Catherin Baxter, said on Friday that the 32 wagons in the consignment... →

Firm reiterates Africa’s importance as strategic region

6th April 2018 Africa remains a strategic and promising business region for integrated infrastructure delivery company Aecom, and as the outlook for the continent remains positive, the company is ensuring it has the necessary staff and technical expertise to allow it to capitalise on growth opportunities. In... →

New study to assess electrification of Rwanda, Tanzania rail project

By: John Muchira 6th April 2018 Tanzania and Rwanda face the daunting tasking of mobilising funding for a standard-gauge railway (SGR) line connecting the two countries, following a decision to review the project's design so that electric, rather than diesel-powered, trains run on the line. The initial project cost was... →

Durban port upgrade and expansion project, South Africa

By: Sheila Barradas 6th April 2018 The upgrade of two shiploaders at the Durban harbour has been completed. →

Renewed optimism in industry for Middelburg-based Columbus Stainless steel plant

5th April 2018 Middelburg-based Columbus Stainless aims to remain committed to the growing domestic stainless steel market, while Sassda believes that 2018 may be the year to break the downward trend of consumption in South Africa. →

The Africa Rail story - Promoting excellence

4th April 2018 Africa Rail has grown to become the largest and most established rail event in Africa. Africa Rail now enters its 21st successful year, hosting over 28 African countries, 200 global speakers and the best suppliers in rail from across the globe. →

The 4th Future Mobility Roundtable

By: Creamer Media Reporter 3rd April 2018 During the past 6 months, the Mobility Centre for Africa conducted extensive consultations with various stakeholders in the three spheres, viz., government, academia and industry. During these consultations it became clear that South Africa and the rest of Africa cannot afford to sit back and... →

Sub-Saharan African mining sector to continue facing illegal mining challenges, regulatory risks

By: Marleny Arnoldi 3rd April 2018 Widespread illegal mining activity and rising regulatory risks are two of the biggest challenges that will face the sub-Saharan Africa mining sector in the coming months, research and analysis firm BMI Research says. →

Technology transforming maritime industry

By: Jessica Oosthuizen 30th March 2018 State-owned company Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) is creating a smart port system, in line with global automation and artificial intelligence (AI) trends, says TNPA infrastructure and port planning GM Hamilton Nxumalo. “We are transforming our ports into smart people’s ports,... →

TNPA to launch dredging school this year

By: Jessica Oosthuizen 30th March 2018 State-owned company Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) will launch its dredging school – the first of its kind in Africa – this year, says TNPA infrastructure and port planning GM Hamilton Nxumalo. “The TNPA Dredging School is a result of the Supplier Development (SD) Programme related to... →

Upgrade of shiploaders at Durban harbour completed

30th March 2018 Consulting engineering solutions provider Bosch Projects has recently completed the upgrade of two shiploaders at the Durban harbour. The shiploaders have been used to load sugar onto vessels at the South African Sugar Association’s sugar terminal for over 50 years. →

Competition Commission approves Amsted’s acquisition of Scaw Cast Products

By: Marleny Arnoldi 29th March 2018 The Competition Commission has approved the proposed acquisition by US-based manufacturer Amsted Rail Company of Cast Products South Africa (SA). →

Adani is said to delay Australia coal shipment, eyes deals

By: Bloomberg 29th March 2018 Indian conglomerate Adani Enterprises Ltd. will miss its original deadline to start shipping thermal coal from one of the world’s biggest planned mines due to funding difficulties, even as it eyes export deals with Asian companies. The billionaire Gautam Adani-backed company has abandoned a 2020... →

‘Cyclone Aurizon’ to have double the impact of last year’s Debbie – QRC

By: Esmarie Swanepoel 28th March 2018 The Queensland Resources Council (QRC) on Wednesday warned that freight operator Aurizon’s plans to introduce a revised maintenance plan could reduce coal exports by A$4-billion, and could cut coal royalties by A$500-million a year. Aurizon earlier this month issued an update on the capacity... →

Qld opens North West for exploration

By: Esmarie Swanepoel 28th March 2018 The Queensland government has opened up more than 1 000 km2 in the state’s North West minerals province for exploration. Mines Minister Dr Anthony Lynham on Wednesday announced the release of four areas totalling 1 100 km2 via competitive tender as part of Queensland’s annual exploration programme. →

Grindrod targets June Nasdaq listing for shipping division

By: Irma Venter 26th March 2018 Grindrod is targeting a June listing for its Shipping division. A positive change in the business cycle “had provided the stimulus to implement the spin-off of the Shipping business with a planned listing amongst its peer group on the Nasdaq, with an inward listing on the JSE”, said executive... →

Saftu condemns CSR’s local content exemption request

By: Simone Liedtke 26th March 2018 The South African Federation of Trade Unions (Saftu) says it is angered by the revelation that China South Rail (CSR) wants South Africa’s government to grant it an exemption from its local content obligations, worth R5.3-billion, as part of the conditions for it supplying new locomotives to... →

PRASA interim chair steps down

By: Anine Kilian 23rd March 2018 Newly appointed High Court judge Advocate Tintswalo Annah Nana Makhubele has resigned as interim chairperson of the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA). Makhubele, who tendered her resignation last week, has, since taking up the position of interim chairperson in October 2017, had to... →

Gupta-linked Chinese firm wanted R5bn local content exemption

By: News24Wire 23rd March 2018 China South Rail (CSR), the company that allegedly paid R5-billion in bribes to the Guptas, has asked the South African government for exemptions on its local content commitments worth R5-billion. News24 is reporting that CRRC, which was formed when CSR and fellow Chinese rail giant China North... →

Alstom pitching integrated tram system to SA municipalities

By: Anine Kilian 23rd March 2018 French multinational company Alstom is in talks with various municipalities around South Africa on an integrated tramline system, using Alstom-developed SRS technology. Speaking to Engineering News Online during a tour of Alstom’s tram manufacturing facility in Reims, France, last week, Alstom... →

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