The government of Greenland has granted Bluejay Mining an exploitation licence for the Dundas ilmenite project. 

Bluejay Mining has ticked another prerequisite for an exploitation licence for its Dundas project. 

Osisko Gold Royalties has announced the creation of a new North American gold development company to advance the Cariboo project. 

The Dundas project has received strong support from local citizens. 

Accelerating trends such as e-commerce and data centres are adding resiliency to industry property against the backdrop of the Covid-19 pandemic, says real estate investment trust (Reit) Redefine... 

Owing to the global impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, unmet basic needs and the demand for service delivery in South Africa’s underdeveloped communities have become increasingly apparent, which has... 

Although it was previously widely thought to be prohibitively expensive to make the upfront capital investments to go green, uncertainty about the availability of power and water resources, as well... 

Professional services firm WSP says it is not all doom and gloom in the property sector, especially not in the light industrial property space. The firm adds that it is often darkest before the... 

As mining operations are extremely water-intensive and -dependent, it is important to have a good understanding of water sources, movement and discharge at the mine, say engineering consultants... 

The African Development Bank (AfDB) on April 28 hosted the first of its two business opportunity seminars for the year. The seminar provided information to potential partners and contractors on... 

This week we profile Vishaal Lutchman, CEO of the South African Institution of Civil Engineering, a voluntary association with about 15 000 members that provide technical leadership in support and... 

There is a direct link between the stability of an economy and ongoing development, says consulting engineers firm WSP Africa structures regional director Johan Piekaar. Currently, the local... 

The South African Institution of Civil Engineering (SAICE) on Friday announced that its executive board has appointed Vishaal Lutchman as CEO. Lutchman previously held the position of divisional... 

The development of inland container terminals, or dry ports, to decongest port traffic is a trend that is gaining significant traction in Africa, says WSP Africa maritime technical director... 

The South African Institution of Civil Engineering (SAICE) on Friday announced that its executive board has appointed Vishaal Lutchman as CEO. Lutchman previously held the position of divisional... 

Eskom Holdings contracts with five international companies will be scrutinized by South African state investigators as part of a widening probe into graft at the debt-laden State-owned utility. The... 

Johan Piekaar, Regional Director, WSP, Structures, Africa There is a direct link between the stability of an economy and ongoing development – and currently the local construction and property... 

The Environmental Agency for Mineral Resource Activities of Greenland has confirmed the environmental-impact assessment for the project to comply with guidelines for public consultation purposes. 

The Environmental Agency for Mineral Resource Activities of Greenland has confirmed exploration and development company Bluejay Mining’s environmental impact assessment (EIA) for the Dundas... 

WSP in Africa, one of the largest multi-disciplinary engineering consulting firms on the continent, are proud of their team’s involvement in the project to upgrade the Fourways Mall Promotions... 

A preliminary economic assessment has outlined a solid base case for significant and profitable gold production at the Cariboo project. 

In an increasingly complex world Africa is holding its own as an attractive investment region, with the value of investment on the continent showing growth. However, investor confidence still... 

Volunteers from WSP, a leading global multidisciplinary professional services firm, worked with the team from Bridges to Prosperity on the ground in Rwanda to build the Kazo Suspended Footbridge... 

Acid mine drainage (AMD) has become one of South Africa’s largest environmental threats, as AMD has caused considerable damage to the natural environment and communities living near mining areas,... 

WSP in Africa, one of the largest multi-disciplinary engineering consulting firms on the continent, proudly acknowledge the contributions of the firm’s engineers to two winning projects in the... 

Amid the pressures in the built environment, professional services provider WSP is proactively looking for opportunities to diversify and alternative ways of conducting its business to improve... 

As the Green Building Council of South Africa (GBCSA) introduces more rating tools, the construction industry’s uptake of green building is “sky rocketing”, says professional services firm WSP... 

An optimal energy mix for Africa relies on a variety of generation technologies. In fact, in a 2015 report McKinsey estimated that if every country in Africa had to build to meet their current... 

WSP in Africa, one of the largest multi-disciplinary engineering consulting firms on the continent, were honoured to receive four (4) Diamond Arrow accolades in the 2019 PMR.africa Business... 

A strategic assessment of the Ardmore phosphate rock project has been completed. 

Economic growth in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) is estimated to rebound to 2.8%1 for 2019. While this is still below the 3% since 2015, the more subdued growth is on the back of enduring uncertainty in... 

WSP participates in a crucial project to improve the reliability of power in Zimbabwe and restore supplies to the 20,000-plus customers who have been without stable access to electricity for some... 

Mine managers are investigating the use of existing wetlands or creating wetlands to passively treat some of their used water, thereby reducing the volume of water that needs to be actively treated... 

Earth Day, as commemorated this week, aims to raise awareness and support for environmental protection. This year the theme of Protect Our Species: In nature, nothing exists alone is intended to... 

Centrex Metals is on track to deliver its first shipments to customers this year. 

Professional services firm WSP is finding more opportunities to use emerging digital technologies in delivering engineering and infrastructure projects globally, points out WSP in Africa MD Mathieu... 

Research by the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) warned that limiting global warming to 1.5°C will require fast, far-reaching and extraordinary changes. What’s more,... 

Research by the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) warned that limiting global warming to 1.5°C will require fast, far-reaching and extraordinary changes. What’s more,... 

Elaine Porter, Director: People, Culture & Engagement, WSP in Africa The World Happiness Report, which ranks countries by their happiness levels, placed South Africa at 104 out of 156 countries in... 

As water balances are being calculated more precisely, the principles of reducing, reusing and recycling water are being adopted more strictly, as is the separation of clean from dirty water on... 

The World Happiness Report, which ranks countries by their happiness levels, placed South Africa at 104 out of 156 countries in 2018, and at 106in 2019. While there are many factors contributing to... 

World Water Day taking place on 22 March will once again place issues linked to global water security and promoting sustainable practice for fresh water resources’ management firmly in the...