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Sabrina Jardim

Sabrina Jardim

Sabrina Jardim is a Creamer Media Online Writer for Engineering News and Mining Weekly.

By Sabrina Jardim

Ethiopian Airlines takes delivery of Africa’s first Airbus A350-1000

5th November 2024

Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s largest Airbus operator, has taken delivery of the first of four A350-1000s from Airbus in Toulouse, France. The first of its kind to be operated by an Africa-based... 


Power block at night. Lifting activities at the turbine hall ongoing to meet the tight schedule

Kathu plant's maintenance outage ensuring long-term efficiency in CSP operations

5th November 2024

Kathu Solar Park (KSP), one of South Africa's select few concentrated solar power (CSP) plants, located in the Northern Cape, recently underwent a 30-day offline period to complete its yearly... 


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Actom opens new training centre for apprentices

5th November 2024

Electromechanical equipment manufacturer Actom has opened a new training centre facility at its premises in Germiston, Johannesburg. The facility offers a variety of apprenticeship programmes. 


Gem Resources processes 5 500 t of ore following Gravelotte restart

5th November 2024

London-listed Gem Resources, formerly URA Holdings, has reported that Phase 1 of the restart at the Gravelotte emerald mine, in Limpopo, South Africa, has been under way for about six months.... 


S African government investigates spate of food-borne illnesses, encourages food safety practices

5th November 2024

South Africa has recently experienced outbreaks of food-borne illnesses that have led to the tragic death of a number of children and numerous hospitalisations across Gauteng, Mpumalanga, Free... 


Kamoa-Kakula achieved record copper production of 41 800 t in October

4th November 2024

Canadian mining company Ivanhoe Mines has reported that the Phase 1, 2, and 3 concentrators at the Kamoa-Kakula Copper Complex in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) achieved a combined monthly... 


Orion Minerals corporate communications and investor relations executive Avishkar Nagaser

Orion appoints corporate communications, investor relations exec

4th November 2024

ASX- and JSE-listed Orion Minerals has appointed Avishkar Nagaser corporate communications and investor relations executive. Nagaser was previously investor relations and corporate affairs... 


Drilling begins at Tertiary Minerals' Zambia project

4th November 2024

Aim-listed Tertiary Minerals has begun drilling at the Mukai copper project, in Zambia. The company notes that it has received approval from the Department of Forestry to conduct further mineral... 


From left: Wekaba Engineering business development manager Neil Sewnarain; NAACAM national executive committee member Goodrich Kowane; Wekaba Engineering MD Gunter Haacke; Wekaba Engineering Shareholder (SAIG) Sandile Buthelezi; Wekaba Engineering Shareholder (SAIG) Robert Spoon; SAIG CFO Christiaan Schoeman

Wekaba launches R25m automotive manufacturing plant

4th November 2024

Medium- to high-volume computerized numerical control (CNC) machined automation components manufacturer Wekaba officially launched its R25-million automotive manufacturing plant in Alberton,... 


Transport Minister Barbara Creecy

Creecy encourages road user behaviour change as she discusses Moloto road progress

4th November 2024

Significant progress has been made on the R15-billion upgrade of the Moloto road which, once completed, is expected to help improve safety on one of the country’s most dangerous roads, remarked... 


Rome Resources appoints chairperson

4th November 2024

Aim-listed Rome Resources has appointed Klaus Eckhof as director and nonexecutive chairperson. "I am delighted to be joining the board at this exciting time for the business. I look forward to... 


H2MOF chief technical officer Neel Sirosh

US startup developing technology to resolve hydrogen storage challenges

1st November 2024

One of the biggest challenges hindering the wider adoption of hydrogen is safe and efficient storage, which often involves compressing or liquefying and requires a significant amount of energy,... 


ALPLArecycling South Africa MD Gerhard Meyringer; Department of Trade and Industry deputy director Nicholas Pule; Austrian Ambassador to South Africa Romana Königsbrun; ALPLA Group chairperson Günther Lehner; ALPLArecycling South Africa commercial director Bevlen Sudhu, ALPLArecycling Division MD Dietmar Marin

ALPLA opens €60m recycling plant in KZN

1st November 2024

Plastic packaging and recycling company ALPLA has opened a new 90 000 m2 recycling plant, following an investment of €60-million, in Balito, KwaZulu-Natal. From next year, the company says, the... 


From left: Taanil Construction project contractor Walied Devajee; Kgatelopele local municipality corporate director and projects administrator Mildred Likotsi; executive committee member and Ward 3 Councillor Ansie van Zyl; Ward 4 Councillor Jan Slinger; Kgatelopele local municipality executive mayor and Ward 5 Councillor Irene Williams; Finsch operations executive Jaison Rajan; council whip and Ward 2 Councillor Ronel Haai; Finsch diamond mine National Union of Mineworkers representative Michelle Moeti; and MDV Kalahari Consulting Engineers project engineer Brian Bensley

Petra’s Finsch mine completes road upgrade

1st November 2024

London-listed Petra Diamonds’ Finsch mine has completed the MacKenzie road upgrade project in Danielskuil, in the Northern Cape. The project, valued at R6.2-million, was undertaken as part of the... 


Openpit mining at Marula’s Kinusi continues according to plan

31st October 2024

Africa-focused mining and development company Marula Mining has reported that conventional openpit mining of the No 4 Pit, at its Kinusi copper mine, in Tanzania, has been ongoing, with shallow... 


Eskom commends Saps as three people are arrested for theft of cable drums

31st October 2024

State-owned utility Eskom says three suspects have been arrested by members of the South African Police Service (Saps), in Pretoria, in connection with the theft of drums of cable belonging to... 


Standard Bank head of power Rentia van Tonder

South Africa needs significantly more energy supply to support future growth

29th October 2024

South Africa will only meet its current energy demand requirement by 2040, according to a report by Standard Bank and Cresco Group. The market assessment of South Africa indicates solar PV nd wind... 


Sylvania reports 12% q/q production increase at SDO

29th October 2024

Aim-listed Sylvania Platinum’s Sylvania Dump Operations (SDO), in South Africa, has produced 19 160 oz of platinum, palladium, rhodium and gold (4E) platinum group metal (PGM) in the quarter ended... 


SAWEA says public procurement programme reforms a step in the right direction

29th October 2024

The South African Wind Energy Association (SAWEA) has acknowledged the key interventions to reform the public procurement programme announced by Electricity and Energy Minister Kgosientsho... 


Resolute reports mixed quarter amid heavy rainfalls at Mako

29th October 2024

ASX-listed gold miner Resolute Mining has reported a mixed performance for the quarter ended September 30, as unprecedented rains affected mining operations at Mako, in Senegal, and the oxide... 


Etana Energy CEO Evan Rice

Renewables, wheeling agreements could help local manufacturers

29th October 2024

The success of the manufacturing sector, which plays an important role in economic development and is important for job creation, depends on reliable, stable and affordable energy supply.... 


African countries urged to invest in critical minerals beneficiation

29th October 2024

Africa has the potential to play a significant role in the global energy transition, given its endowment of critical minerals such as lithium and cobalt; however, realising the full potential of... 


Caracal granted mining licence for Tanzania project

29th October 2024

London-listed Caracal Gold has been granted a mining licence for the Kanegele project, in Tanzania. Following the formal application of two mining licences submitted in December 2023, Caracal... 


Meeting final six FATF action items a ‘difficult challenge’ – Treasury

28th October 2024

National Treasury has welcomed the progress made by all agencies in ensuring South Africa now meets 16 of the 22 action items required for the country to exit the Financial Action Task Force (FATF)... 


Lexington appoints consultancy to establish exploration target for Bothaville project

28th October 2024

Aim-listed Lexington Gold has appointed geological consultancy firm Dunrose Trading 186 – trading as Shango Solutions –  to review all historical exploration undertaken on certain South African... 


An image depicting gold on a scale

Akobo reports gold output of nearly 3 kg for October

28th October 2024

Gold exploration and mining company Akobo Minerals has reported total production of 2.83 kg of gold at its Segele mine, in Ethiopia, in October. Akobo says this marks a significant milestone in... 


Octodec announces dual role for Erasmus as it positions itself for growth

28th October 2024

JSE-listed real estate investment trust (Reit) Octodec Investments has announced that incoming executive FD and debt officer Riaan Erasmus will also assume the position of deputy CEO, with effect... 


Dr Crispian Olver

Ramaphosa appoints Olver as new PCC deputy chairperson

28th October 2024

President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Dr Crispian Olver as the new deputy chairperson of the Presidential Climate Commission (PCC), with effect from January 1, 2025. This follows the retirement... 


World Odyssey cruise liner

TNPA expecting 268 passenger liners this cruise season

28th October 2024

The docking of the World Odyssey at the Port of Cape Town signifies the beginning of South Africa’s cruise season, which will see the docking and sailing of 268 passenger liners at the commercial... 


L2D chief commercial officer José Snyders

L2D makes strides in sustainability, reports retail portfolio healthy

25th October 2024

As part of its sustainability efforts, Liberty 2 Degrees (L2D) expects to complete its solar energy rollout of 17 MW across its retail centres by the end of 2025, which will reduce its overall... 


Standard Bank behavioural science and innovation head Shalia Naidoo

Evolving retail landscapes call for greater emphasis on convenience, consumer experience

25th October 2024

Amid evolving consumer trends in the retail space, physical retail has witnessed a resurgence in recent years, while online shopping has decreased globally this year, Standard Bank behavioural... 


CGS provides expert insights on critical minerals

CGS provides expert insights on critical minerals

25th October 2024

While South Africa is well positioned to take advantage of the opportunities afforded by the increasing demand for critical minerals globally, issues such as the need for skills development,... 


GoSolr CEO Andrew Middleton

GoSolr report highlights role of solar in mitigating climate change

22nd October 2024

Amid the escalating need for sustainability practices across various industries, solar power is poised to play a key role in securing long-term, sustainable solutions for South Africa, not only for... 


ArcelorMittal South Africa works to address skills gap through artisan training

18th October 2024

With South Africa facing a critical shortage of skilled and qualified artisans and engineers, steel producer ArcelorMittal South Africa’s (AMSA’s) fully Quality Council for Trades and Occupations-... 


Forum discusses public transport challenges, opportunities

16th October 2024

Though South African public transport has historically been underfunded and infrastructure under-maintained, the democratic government has learned valuable lessons that can guide future planning... 


New finance series launched to assist female-led SMMEs

16th October 2024

The African Development Bank (AfDB), the African Guarantee Fund (AGF) and the Banking Association South Africa (Basa) launched the Affirmative Action for Women in Africa (Afawa) Finance Series... 


Harmony Gold CEO and executive director Peter Steenkamp

Steenkamp reflects on mining career

11th October 2024

With plans to step down at the end of the year, following a successful career in the mining sector, Harmony Gold CEO and executive director Peter Steenkamp has reflected on his career. In a... 


Anglo American Platinum CEO Craig Miller

PGMs to have long-term future despite short-term challenges

11th October 2024

Despite having important applications in sectors such as electronics, technology and jewellery, PGMs have faced significant challenges as a sector, which are expected to persist over the short... 


DFC commits a $40m facility to energy aggregator and trader GreenCo

11th October 2024

Africa GreenCo Group (GreenCo), an energy aggregator and trader in Southern Africa, has partnered with the US International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) to promote increased renewable... 


Contractor conducting soil resistivity test at the SANSA Matjiesfontein site.

SANSA, NASA to establish an antenna facility in the Western Cape

11th October 2024

The South African National Space Agency (SANSA) has signed an agreement with the US National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to establish a NASA antenna facility at the Matjiesfontein... 


WWF South Africa CEO Dr Morné du Plessis

WWF data shows significant decline in monitored wildlife populations

11th October 2024

The average size of monitored wildlife populations has declined by 73% in the 50 years from 1970 to 2020, global conservation organisation the World Wide Fund for Nature’s (WWF’s) latest Living... 


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