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Company supports infrastructure for African mines with digital tech
18th November 2022 By: Cameron Mackay

Professional consulting firm WSP has been awarded two major separate infrastructure projects in the African mining sector after leveraging its recent acquisitions in the sector, states WSP Africa... 


PT Wijaya Karya won the Rail and Transit category for its integrated solution for the 143 km high-speed railway line between Jakarta and Bandung, in Indonesia,
Bentley Systems awards place spotlight on innovative infrastructure builds
16th November 2022 By: Tracy Hancock

The product strategy of infrastructure engineering software developer Bentley Systems is grounded in the principle that the infrastructure sector needs to do more with less, said Bentley Systems... 


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Pine Point zinc project, Canada
21st October 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

A preliminary economic assessment has determined that the project could be a robust and profitable operation at several prices and assumptions. 


ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP
While West Africa’s mining legislation is still evolving in many respects, regardless of in-country legislation, mining companies are also the drivers of compliance to prevent adverse environmental impacts
Ghana tops in West Africa
14th October 2022 By: Tracy Hancock

While the West African operating climate is positive overall as emerging initiatives are coming into play on the back of ongoing capital investment in mining projects, politically stable Ghana... 


The Age of QCTO is coming - is your organisation prepared to make the switch?
10th October 2022

By Daniel Orelowitz, Managing Director at Training Force The Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO) is a Quality Council established in 2010 in terms of the Skills Development Act (Act... 


A river being affected by mine water seepage with brown and orange tinges
Sensible water management more evident at mines
5th August 2022 By: Halima Frost

Professional services provider WSP Earth and Environment in Africa, previously Golder Associates, water treatment lead Peter Wille says there has been a noticeable uptick in South African and... 


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Vacant office spaces halt development
5th August 2022 By: Nadine Ramdass

The office market continues to struggle, with an oversupply of space, especially in premium nodes, resulting in office development being “at a standstill” as developers diversify into the... 


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Crater Lake TG-Zone scandium/rare-earth element project, Canada
5th August 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

A preliminary economic assessment has confirmed that the TG-Zone deposit has robust economics. 


Iron Road moves ahead with Cape Hardy process
27th July 2022 By: Esmarie Iannucci

ASX-listed Iron Road will proceed with an expression of interest (EoI) process for its Cape Hardy green hydrogen hub, after its market-sounding process proved successful. The company on Wednesday... 


Skills development should be a benefit, not a burden 
25th July 2022

By Jacques Farmer, MD at PRISMA Mining houses are required by the Skills Development Act to provide a Workplace Skills Plan (WSP) every year, as well as an Annual Training Report (ATR). The purpose... 


THE SHOW MUST GO ON
WSP has continued to work for mining companies across Africa while adapting to the challenge of keeping water and waste facilities operational remotely amid the Covid-19 pandemic
Mine water, waste skills deficit amid green mining transition
15th July 2022 By: Tracy Hancock

The global green mining transition, which is driving a significant increase in demand for effective water and waste management in the African mining market, has highlighted a skills shortage, says... 


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Cariboo gold project, Canada
15th July 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

Osisko Development has advised of its subsidiary Barkerville Gold Mines’ entering into a participation agreement with Williams Lake First Nation to jointly develop the Cariboo gold project. 


Zimbabwe emergency power project nears completion
12th July 2022 By: Schalk Burger

An emergency power infrastructure rehabilitation project has reached the last leg of implementation with the delivery of a 175 MVA transformer, signalling relief from constant power outages for... 


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Economic strain, building ratings drive green buildings demand
24th June 2022 By: Cameron Mackay

The economic impact of Covid-19 and the introduction of the Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) in South Africa are some of the factors driving the growth of the green buildings sector, states... 


Imperial unveils PEA for Crater Lake scandium/REE project
20th June 2022 By: Mariaan Webb

The Crater Lake TG Zone project, northeast of Schefferville, Quebec, has the potential to be a long-term provider of critical scandium and magnet rare earth to world markets, a preliminary economic... 


Iron Road tests hydrogen waters
25th May 2022 By: Esmarie Iannucci

ASX-listed Iron Road will undertake a market sounding process to gauge commercial interest in the proposed Cape Hardy green hydrogen and industrial precinct. The South Australian government has... 


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Multifaceted approach needed for water stewardship
13th May 2022

While water stewardship is not a well-known term, according to global organisation the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation, it has been simply defined as “the use of water in a... 


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Gas industry gearing up for growth
29th April 2022 By: Anna Moross

Decisions and announcements made last year by a number of state owned entities have inched South Africa closer to the implementation of a successful gas-to-power programme, says engineering... 


Michelle Jackson, MD: Property & Buildings at WSP in Africa
Michelle Jackson
22nd April 2022

This week we profile Michelle Jackson, MD: Property & Buildings at WSP in Africa, a multinational engineering and design firm 


Zutari appoints maritime, rail veteran Lutchman as MD of transport
5th April 2022 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Consulting engineering and infrastructure advisory firm Zutari has appointed Vishaal Lutchman MD of transport, effective April 1. Lutchman previously served as CEO of South African Institution of... 


Mining offerings entrenched
18th March 2022

Professional services firm WSP in Africa provides mining houses across the continent with access to a full spectrum of “world-class” engineering, environmental sustainability advisory and... 


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Microtunnelling used to build pipeline
18th March 2022 By: Nadine Ramdass

The Farm 694 bulk civil engineering services project will, once completed, be the longest and largest diameter pipeline project constructed using microtunnelling in South Africa, says WSP in Africa... 


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Dundas ilmenite project, Greenland – update
11th March 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

The European Raw Material Alliance has announced its official support for the Dundas project. 


Drill core from the Windfall project
Windfall gold project, Australia – update
25th February 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

Osisko Mining has reported that it will independently develop the project. 


Road rehabilitation project initiated
10th December 2021 By: Cameron Mackay

A Gauteng rehabilitation project that entails a 27 km section of road – from the D483 / P6-1 intersection, close to Bapsfontein, in Ekurhuleni, to the D483/D713 intersection, in Cullinan, in... 


Road tech can improve road longevity, safety
10th December 2021 By: Cameron Mackay

Engineering consultancy WSP has incorporated technologies that compensate for the potential longer time span between maintenance interventions for the rehabilitation of a 27 km section of road in... 


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Innovation implemented in road project
29th October 2021 By: Anna Moross

Consulting engineers firm WSP has used not only innovative technology in the upgrading of the National Route 3 (N3) project but also aims to ensure the use of sustainable materials throughout... 


M&R increases North American, Australian platform order book by R1.6bn
28th October 2021 By: Simone Liedtke

The SecureEnergy joint venture (JV) between engineering and construction group Murray & Roberts’ (M&R’s) subsidiary Clough and Elecnor has been awarded additional work to the value of R1.2-billion... 


An image of Marshall Muthen WSP in Africa’s highways, intelligent transportation systems (ITS) and rail director
New methods, technology key in driving net zero goal
22nd October 2021 By: Anna Moross

The South African road infrastructure and construction industry can learn from international markets and apply several key lessons on its journey to achieving the goal of net zero, ensuring a... 


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Positive prospects for wind energy
1st October 2021 By: Cameron Mackay

The outlook for the local wind energy sector is “exciting and positive” when considering the wind energy projects that have been implemented throughout South Africa in recent years, which... 


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S Africa steps into its global hydrogen potential
17th September 2021 By: Theresa Bhowan-Rajah

With moderate estimates suggesting that South Africa could secure 10% of the global export market share in the green hydrogen economy (GHE), the local industry will undoubtably experience a boom,... 


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Microgeneration, the future of green stable power
27th August 2021 By: Claire O'Reilly

Amid growing interest in the adoption of hybrid energy solutions and South African mines’ aiming to invest in on-site standalone or microgrid hybrid solutions, engineering services consulting firm... 


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LNG opportunities abound
27th August 2021 By: Nadine Ramdass

The anticipated decline of Mozambique’s Pande & Temane gasfields creates a need for new sources of natural gas for the local industry, says engineering services consulting firm WSP regional... 


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Multiple approach plan to extend life cycle of mine water
20th August 2021 By: Claire O'Reilly

Environmental consulting firm Golder, a member of WSP in Africa, says a holistic approach to water management is essential to achieve resource sustainability. 


Pandemic can spur innovation in property sector
30th July 2021 By: Nadine Ramdass

Although the pandemic has made it difficult for commercial and industrial property stakeholders to plan effectively for the future, this has led to great innovations, new approaches and renewed... 


MATHIEU DU PLOOY
Approved projects encourage private sector optimism
SIDS sparks private sector interest
16th July 2021 By: Nadine Ramdass

The launch of the Sustainable Infrastructure Development System (SIDS) programme, as well as the roll-out of the projects already approved within the system, has sparked renewed, albeit cautious,... 


Affected parties invited to comment on Eskom’s latest ash, gypsum disposal proposal
14th July 2021 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment has published, for comment, a draft amendment report on a proposed ash and gypsum co-disposal facility owned by State-owned power utility... 


STEM skills important for Africa to realise growth opportunities
13th July 2021 By: Schalk Burger

Science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) skills and education are a key lever for economic transformation and will form the foundation of the future workforce to support sustainable... 


Naspers invests R42m in WhereIsMyTransport
2nd July 2021 By: Irma Venter

Naspers has announced a R42-million investment in Cape Town-based WhereIsMyTransport. The investment is part of a R201-million funding round led by Naspers Foundry, Cathay AfricInvest Innovation... 


Dundas ilmenite project, Greenland – update
Dundas ilmenite project, Greenland – update
25th June 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

The project has received its final government-level approval of its exploitation and closure plan. 


Windfall gold project, Australia – update
Windfall gold project, Australia – update
25th June 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

Osisko Mining has made a significant new high-grade gold discovery north of its Windfall gold project. 


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Naspers invests R42m in WhereIsMyTransport
7th June 2021 By: Irma Venter

Naspers has announced a R42-million investment in Cape Town-based WhereIsMyTransport. The investment is part of a R201-million funding round led by Naspers Foundry, Cathay AfricInvest Innovation... 


Windfall gold project, Canada
Windfall gold project, Canada
4th June 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

A preliminary economic assessment has provided a robust base case assessment for developing the Windfall gold deposit. 


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