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Halima Frost

Halima Frost

Halima Frost is a Creamer Media Senior Writer for Engineering News and Mining Weekly.

By Halima Frost

the cooling towers and stacks with smoke pluming out the top

Refurbishment under way at Kriel

25th August 2023

Thermal solutions specialist Industrial Water Cooling (IWC) is working with State-owned power utility Eskom on the refurbishment of two natural draught cooling towers at its Kriel power station, in... 


A solar and battery powered microgrid developed and built by Eskom at the Swartkop dam in the Northern Cape

Microgrid roll-out gaining traction

25th August 2023

After the successful commissioning of State-owned power utility Eskom’s third microgrid, at the Swartkop dam, in the Northern Cape, the company aims to launch its next two microgrids at Nomalengena... 


A large conveyor system carrying coal

Yearly materials handling conference well represented

18th August 2023

This year’s International Materials Handling Conference (IMHC), Beltcon21, was held on August 2 and 3 at the Emperor's Palace Conference Centre in Kempton Park, Gauteng. Beltcon – the leading... 


A load haul machine driving in a sparse mining terrain with the sun shining brightly in the sky

New colliery promotes women’s empowerment

11th August 2023

Within the first few months of operating, coal miner Canyon Coal’s R600-million Gugulethu colliery, in Mpumalanga, has employed 21 women, with the intention of increasing that number going forward,... 


Impala Platinum Rustenburg mine and processing plant with the sun rising through the clouds

Promoting women in PGMs sector

11th August 2023

Platinum group metals miner Impala Platinum (Implats) says it is committed to gender mainstreaming, which is to intentionally advance women in the workplace, and has established plans and policies... 


International Day of Woman in Mining celebrated

11th August 2023

Minerals Council South Africa hosted a breakfast celebrating the International Day of Women in Mining on June 15, at The Country Club Johannesburg in Rosebank, Gauteng, themed Equity in Mining is... 


A group of ladies sat in a conference room with one at the foreground stood up asking the two hosting ladies a question.

Women-led event to highlight mining opportunities

11th August 2023

This year’s second yearly Women and Leadership in Mining 2023 event – themed Develop, Unite, Empower – aims to attract over 200 women in various positions across the mining sector to uplift,... 


A photo of Maria Moganedi wearing PPE at the forefront of a mining operation with load haul vehicles in the background

Women-centric mine contracting company launched

11th August 2023

With a clear goal to become a reputable service provider to pre-selected blue chip mining companies, black woman-led and women-centric mine contracting company, TseboKgadi has been launched.... 


An aerial shot of the Blue Crane shopping centre at night well lit by all of the BEKA Schréder SOLARPOLE Lighting systems whch have been installed in the parking area

Solar installation lights way for shoppers

21st July 2023

South African lighting solutions manufacturer BEKA Schréder completed the supply of a solar streetlight installation for a shopping centre in Alberton, Gauteng. A total of 24 BEKA Schréder... 


a hallway with lights across the length and breadth of the structure which are lower energy LED lights installed by Infinite Blue Energy at two older buildings in the Johannesburg CBD

Lighting provider upgrades two buildings

21st July 2023

Lighting solutions provider Infinite Blue Energy (IBE) has successfully completed the conversion of outdated lighting solutions to new energy efficient lighting technologies at two older buildings... 


a black and white photo of an adult male hand under a tap with sparse water dripping out if it

Urbanisation placing pressure on water infrastructure

7th July 2023

Africa’s already limited water infrastructure will likely face increased strain as multiple countries experience rapid urbanisation, says market research company Frost & Sullivan Africa consultant... 


a single red fire hose suspended in the air

Manufacturer conforms to revised standards

30th June 2023

South African thermoplastic pipe and fittings manufacture and supplier Astore Keymak has – in accordance with updated South African National Standards (SANS) 1086 requirements – re-audited and... 


A pile of pipes behind a fence covered in a Denso Ultraflex 1250 tape, a specially formulated anti-corrosion system.

Manufacturer secures large high pressure valve order

30th June 2023

Steel, tube and engineering product supplier Stewarts & Lloyds’ Pipes & Fittings branch has secured a multimillion-rand order for high pressure valves with the Chris Hani district municipality, in... 


A group of men around a coring machine in orange overalls in Chile, at the Marimacca Copper project

New copper project promises good yield

23rd June 2023

Chile-based junior miner Marimaca Copper is looking to garner a substantial foothold in the copper mining sector in Chile, having determined promising prospective operational yields at the Marimaca... 


A factory floor clean and new with a few machines in it but all clean and tidy.

Regional Expansion

23rd June 2023

International minerals processing specialist Multotec will be opening its new 4 000 m2 manufacturing facility in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, in July. This facility is geared to manufacture the... 


An emerald green brine pond at a lithium operation in Bolivia, in South America

Significant opportunity

23rd June 2023

Recently founded NewCo – a multibillion-dollar collaboration between US-based chemical manufacturing corporation Livent Corporation and Australia-based global lithium chemicals company Allkem – is... 


S African explosives maker anchors in Brazil

23rd June 2023

South African company AECI Mining is currently undertaking an expansion project in two strategically significant mining states in Brazil, with an anticipated completion date in mid-2023. This... 


A large cement manufacturing plant with green landscape behind.

Infrastructure projects critical to sector’s growth

9th June 2023

The cement and concrete industry is stagnant and the only avenue for rejuvenation is the implementation of some of the infrastructure projects for which government has allocated over R900-billion,... 


a portrait image of CCSA CEO Bryan Perrie and CCSA business development manager and event organiser Hanlie Turner

Event promotes sector research

9th June 2023

Industry body Cement & Concrete South Africa (CCSA) will host its second biennial Young Concrete Researchers, Engineering and Technologists Symposium (YCRETS) from July 12 to 14. The event is aimed... 


An open pit mine with various sloped and surface

Need for advanced slope stability tech realised

2nd June 2023

Having noted the industry’s need for more advanced slope stability, Seequent, the Bentley subsurface company, launched its advanced slope stability analysis tool, SLOPE3D, which empowers... 


A photo of Digital Industries CEO and software distributor IS³ MD Dion Govender

Supplier grows tech as sector evolves

2nd June 2023

Operational technology software provider AVEVA continuously strives to advance its technologies in the mining sector as both the local and global mining sectors evolve. AVEVA Select partner,... 


A generic image of a table covered in plans drawings and contracts with male and female hands assessing the pages on the table.

Contracting makes for global debate

26th May 2023

The question of whether engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) or engineering, procurement and construction management (EPCM) is a preferred or advisable contracting strategy in the South... 


A silhouette of construction workers pouring concrete at a construction site

Risk solutions provider growing African footprint

26th May 2023

Since its establishment in 2021, risk mitigation solutions provider Africa Speciality Risk (ASR) has set its sights on consolidating its underwriting activities in South Africa as part of its... 


Firm selected as supplier of choice

26th May 2023

A prominent South African property development firm has opted to use technology and connectivity provider Lighter Than Air Network’s (LTA’s) devices to monitor and capture critical environment... 


a rock made of copper ore being held in a mans hand in front of drilled ore samples.

Copper prospecting project uses dual growth strategy

19th May 2023

Chile-based junior miner Marimaca Copper is implementing a dual growth strategy for the Marimaca copper project, located in the Antofagasta region of the country, which has already reported a... 


An image of the JSE logo with an ot of focus background of people meeting at an event

New accelerator programme gaining traction

19th May 2023

Since its inception six months ago, the JSE Junior Mining Accelerator Programme, which is being co-headed by Minerals Council South Africa, has already seen two emerging exploration firms being... 


A sheet of platinum bullion bars with one solitary gold bar on top

Coal, platinum of most interest in growing junior space

19th May 2023

Junior miner-generated revenue in 2022 proportionally exceeded that of other South African mining-generated revenue, according to Minerals Council South Africa junior and emerging miners desk lead... 


A photo of Roger Baxter speaking at an indaba podium with Bernard Swanepoel in the background.

Junior Indaba to highlight challenges, opportunities

19th May 2023

This year’s Junior Indaba event – aimed at explorers, developers and investors in the African junior mining sector – will feature a panel discussion on efforts to create a junior mining environment... 


Truck Trailer Bus and Bakkie Road Freight Association Convention

Yearly convention will address industry priorities

5th May 2023

Industry body The Road Freight Association’s (RFA’s) yearly convention, which will be held later this month, seeks to attract top executives in the trucking, logistics and warehousing sectors to... 


An emerald and metallic green electric truck manufactured by Volvo has been delivered to Morocco as a continent first

New electric trucks destined for S Africa

5th May 2023

On the back of delivering the first ever heavy electric truck to the African continent last month, global manufacturer Volvo says it will deliver its first FM electric truck tractor to a client in... 


A Truscan machine which uses high-resolution sample scanning and x-ray fluorescence to better asses ores, being manned by a male technician in PPE

Firm branches out, improves technology offering

21st April 2023

International exploration company Boart Longyear announced the launch of its new subsidiary Veracio, which will combine science and digital technologies in a single, integrated platform for the... 


Large rolls of flat rolled steel, set for distribution to manufactures according to the Southern Africa Stainless Steel Development Association

Sector stays sturdy despite challenges

7th April 2023

The stainless steel sector remains steadfast in its resilience, and is even more determined to fight for its well-deserved place in growing the South African economy, says Southern Africa Stainless... 


A construction site out in the bush with koppies in the background, where the refrigeration plant and fan station at Northam Platinum’s Zondereinde No 3 Shaft project in the western limb of the Bushveld Complex is being construvted

Shaft ventilation project making headway

31st March 2023

Mine ventilation, refrigeration and cooling engineering consultant BBE Group says it is on track to complete a turnkey project for the design and construction of the refrigeration plant and fan... 


a vertical view of the shaft at the Lucara Diamond Karowe mine in Botsawana with a man in a elevator bucket looking down at the camera man

Diamond miner releases underground expansion update

31st March 2023

Diamond exploration and mining company Lucara Diamond in February released its results for the year and quarter ended December 31, 2022, in which it updated stakeholders on the progress of the... 


A high pressure vacuum cycling still at the Doña Distillery used to infuse flavor into whisky to make an aperitif

Technology speeding up distillation process

17th March 2023

Using vacuum cycling technology, local liquor manufacturer Doña Distillery has helped beverage producer and marketer Redford Beverages fast-track the development of its two new proudly South... 


A red carpet leading up to a newly revamped Tavern, The Spot 1818, in Soweto, as part of Heineken South Africa's Taverns of the Future initiative

Initiative sets out to improve tavern experience

17th March 2023

Earlier this month, multinational brewing company Heineken South Africa spearheaded the launch of an initiative, Taverns of the Future, at The Spot 1818 in Phiri, Soweto.  The Spot 1818 is one of... 


A concept image of a car engine which is due to be used as a template for a Die-set, against a blue background

Continued research makes for better die-cast materials

10th March 2023

Steel and technology group Voestalpine boasts a strong footprint in the supply of metals used in various die-casting applications and strives, through continuous research, to further expand its... 


Expansion to lithium production ongoing

24th February 2023

Aim- and NSX-listed Andrada Mining, formerly AfriTin Mining, says its pivot towards a focus on lithium production, having previously treated lithium as a by-product, is becoming increasingly more... 


A large openpit uranium mine in Namibia with mine trucks moving ore to the processing facility

Namibia’s current capacity unpacked - Institute

24th February 2023

The Namibian uranium sector is not only recovering from a global slump but is also, in fact, growing, owing to uranium prices improving amid positive supply and demand fundamentals, says Namibian... 


A sunset picture of a helicopter kicking up dust above the Elevate uranium mine in Namibia

Uranium demand growing on back of Paris Agreement

24th February 2023

Global analysts suggest that a greater uptake of nuclear power generation is expected in the future, in line with predictions that global utility uncovered uranium requirements will rise... 


A head and torso image of Dyna Training Namibia country head Hilma Haimbili

Demand for training increasing markedly

24th February 2023

Upskilling and empowerment company Dyna Training Namibia has noted a marked increase in demand for supervisory skills training in the country’s mining industry. Although its core clients focus on... 


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