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Matola liquefied natural gas import terminal, Mozambique – update
27th September 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

The development includes the construction of a permanently moored 300-m-long floating storage regasification unit, marine infrastructure and a new high-pressure gas pipeline. 


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Springpole gold project, Canada – update
27th September 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

First Mining has announced a C$7-million bought-deal public offering and nonbrokered private placement to raise funds to advance its Springpole and Duparquet projects. 


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Stellantis automotive manufacturing facility, South Africa – update
27th September 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

The project will result in the construction of a state-of-the-art greenfield automotive manufacturing facility, in the Eastern Cape. 


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Virginia gas project, South Africa – update
27th September 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

The Virginia plant has resumed liquefied natural gas production after yearly maintenance of the entire plant. 


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Witwatersrand Basin Project – Qala Shallows, South Africa – update
27th September 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

The project is fully permitted. 


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Rhyolite Ridge lithium/boron project, US – update
27th September 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

US President Joe Biden has published a key environmental report for ioneer's Rhyolite Ridge lithium mine. 


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Prieska Copper Zinc Mine, South Africa – update
27th September 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

The bankable feasibility study is on track for completion in the December 2024 quarter. 


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Phalaborwa Rare Earths Project, South Africa – update
27th September 2024

Rainbow Rare Earths produced the first magnet REE in a saleable form at the Phalaborwa project in September. 


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AMSA renewable-energy project, South Africa – update
27th September 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

There are plans to enter into power purchase agreements to acquire clean energy from other sites. 


Eskom showcases recycled coal ash road construction initiative at Kusile
26th September 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

State-owned power utility Eskom has showcased how it incorporates recycled legacy coal ash into road construction at its Kusile power station, in Mpumalanga. This first-in-country initiative was... 


Recycled PVC products shine at the 2024 Best Recycled Plastic Product of the Year Awards
Recycled PVC products shine at the 2024 Best Recycled Plastic Product of the Year Awards
26th September 2024

Recycled PVC products stole the spotlight at the 2024 Best Recycled Plastic Product of the Year Awards, announced last week at a glittering gala dinner held in Cape Town. The event, organised by... 


Concor was honoured by the Master Builders Association (MBA) North, winning in the regional category for projects under R15 million, for the construction of the new drop-off and pick-up facility at Menlyn Park Shopping Centre, along with the reconfiguration of an underground parking area into a taxi holding facility
Concor's mastery in fast track project implementation underscored by safety award
26th September 2024

Concor once again showcased its remarkable ability to execute complex, fast track projects with exceptional efficiency and safety during the construction of the new drop-off and pick-up facility,... 


David Easton
A Good Dam Book: Author's 50 years experience in dam construction – David Easton
26th September 2024

This book represents accounts of David Easton's logbook entries of tenders for proposed dam projects, successful and implemented, but many not realised. As water is such a precious commodity it is... 


Contract Communicator Systems MD Leon Cilliers
New C-COM simplifies complex contract management
26th September 2024

Contract Communicator Systems has consistently evolved its C-COM construction contract management platform to ensure a seamless and professional experience for users on medium to mega construction... 


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Dust suppression’s role in preventing Silicosis
26th September 2024

Wet spraying systems are among the most effective dust suppression methods, particularly in industries where dust generation is a significant concern. These systems are vital in mitigating airborne... 


Giyani nears commissioning of demo manganese processing plant
25th September 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

TSX-listed Giyani Metals Corporation says its demonstration plant for the processing of material from the K.Hill manganese project is moving into the detailed fit-out phase with all modular process... 


Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson
Macpherson, AGSA commit to working together to iron out DPWI financial mismanagement
25th September 2024 By: Darren Parker

Following a meeting between Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson and the Auditor-General of South Africa (AGSA) on September 25, the two parties have committed to working... 


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Gemfields warns of lower interim earnings, revenue
25th September 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Dual-listed Gemfields expects to report earnings a share of R11.80 for the six months ended June 30 – a 21% decrease from the earnings a share of R14.90 reported for the first half of 2023.... 


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AFC signs concession agreements with Angola, Zambia to advance Lobito rail project
25th September 2024 By: Darren Parker

Infrastructure financier Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) has signed concession agreements with the governments of Angola and Zambia for the financing, construction, ownership and operation of the... 


The evolution of cybersecurity in the construction industry
The evolution of cybersecurity in the construction industry
25th September 2024

By: Morag Evans - CEO of Databuild The increasing connectedness of the world means cyber threats have become a daily occurrence. No sector is safe as cybercriminals look to exploit any weakness to... 


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Cape Town to wrap up desalination plant feasibility study in 2025, first water possible in 2030
25th September 2024 By: Irma Venter

The City of Cape Town (CoCT) has started the feasibility study on the proposed Paarden Island desalination plant, says CoCT Water and Sanitation MMC Zahid Badroodien. The study is being undertaken... 


Schneider Electric Champions Energy Transition at Climate Week NYC
Schneider Electric Champions Energy Transition at Climate Week NYC
25th September 2024

Emphasises the importance of a holistic approach to sustainability, and of cross-industry collaboration Company executives on the ground to discuss sustainable business practices and new... 


Civil confidence index reaches eight-year high in the third quarter
25th September 2024 By: Darren Parker

After having slipped to 44 in the second quarter of this year, the FNB/Bureau for Economic Research (BER) Civil Confidence Index reached an eight-year high of 50 in the third quarter. According to... 


Hitachi introduces new excavator, backhoe machines in Southern Africa
Hitachi introduces new excavator, backhoe machines in Southern Africa
25th September 2024

Hitachi Construction Machinery Africa has made available to the South African market its Zaxis 7G Series excavator and BX100 Shinrai-Power backhoe loader, which offer higher efficiencies and... 


US backs Australian lithium, rare earths projects for up to $786m
US backs Australian lithium, rare earths projects for up to $786m
25th September 2024 By: Reuters

The United States has backed an Australian lithium and a rare earths project with up to $786-million in debt funding as Western countries seek to build supply chains for critical minerals.... 


China mining heavyweights partner with Zimbabwe on lithium mine
25th September 2024 By: Bloomberg

Chinese miners Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt and Tsingshan Holding Group are defying low lithium prices to develop a deposit of the battery metal with a Zimbabwean state company. The two firms already... 


Global plan for early ditch of coal power hits Indonesia hurdle
Global plan for early ditch of coal power hits Indonesia hurdle
25th September 2024 By: Reuters

G7-backed push to close coal power plants in emerging markets is facing further delays after a July deadline passed without a deal on the early closure of an Indonesian power plant that would be... 


Australian Vanadium secures EXIM letter of interest for $31m
23rd September 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed Australian Vanadium has received a non-binding letter of interest from the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) for up to $31-million in debt financing aimed at advancing the... 


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Macpherson advertises key Public Works vacancies to drive SA’s rebuild
23rd September 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI) has opened applications for several key permanent positions, as part of a move by Minister Dean Macpherson to stabilise the administration... 


Iron-ore hits over 1-year low on soft China demand prospects, firmer supply
23rd September 2024 By: Reuters

Iron-ore futures fell on Monday to their lowest in more than a year, as investors weighed prospects of soft China demand amid an uneven economic recovery and stronger supply against fresh monetary... 


Hermosa operation in Arizona.
Manganese battery opportunity highlighted by US grant to South32’s Hermosa project
23rd September 2024 By: Martin Creamer

The use of manganese in batteries for battery electric vehicles is being increasingly explored, with density, charge, costs and durability being among the factors that are putting the hard grey... 


South West Arkansas lithium project in final negotiations for $225m govt award
South West Arkansas lithium project in final negotiations for $225m govt award
23rd September 2024 By: Darren Parker

US-based company SWA Lithium, which is a jointly owned subsidiary of TSX- and NYSE-listed near-commercial lithium developer Standard Lithium and energy company Equinor, has been selected for up to... 


Urbix to get $125m from US govt to fund graphite processing facility
Urbix to get $125m from US govt to fund graphite processing facility
23rd September 2024 By: Darren Parker

US-based graphite processing technology developer Urbix has been selected by the US Department of Energy’s Office of Manufacturing and Energy Supply Chains (MESC) for final negotiations for an... 


ArcelorMittal South Africa CEO Kobus Verster says there is more positive outlook for the country.
South Africa’s coalition government triggers wave of investment
23rd September 2024 By: Bloomberg

The formation of South Africa’s business-friendly coalition government has triggered a wave of investment announcements and positive sentiment not seen in years, spurring hope that Africa’s biggest... 


CME calls for rapid energy infrastructure expansion to ensure reliable, cost-effective grid decarbonisation
CME calls for rapid energy infrastructure expansion to ensure reliable, cost-effective grid decarbonisation
20th September 2024 By: Schalk Burger

The Chamber of Minerals and Energy of Western Australia (CME) says the rapid roll-out of transmission lines, wind generation and gas peaking plants will be key to the effective transition of the... 


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Choice of hybrid power and sustainability solutions
20th September 2024

The availability of a variety of energy technologies, including solar, wind, steam and battery energy storage solutions, allows customers to consider various hybrid energy options to meet their... 


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New IPP energy service for South African firms
20th September 2024

A local independent power producer (IPP) has unveiled a new energy service designed to save businesses up to R60 million over a five-year period. South African IPP SOLA Group asserts that its... 


Strandline secures A$5m NAIF funding for Coburn airstrip
20th September 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed Strandline Resources is pushing ahead with efficiency improvements at its Coburn mineral sands project, supported by a $A5-million advance from the Northern Australian Infrastructure... 


GIC raises R616m for public infrastructure development
20th September 2024 By: Schalk Burger

Social infrastructure developer Gap Infrastructure Corporation (GIC) has successfully raised R616-million in private investment to accelerate the country’s social and public infrastructure... 


WORLD FIRST
The trial marks the world’s first technological feasibility study of an ultra-large, full battery rigid-frame dump truck
Global miner trials battery-powered dump truck
20th September 2024 By: Simone Liedtke

A battery-powered dump truck is being trialled by Canada-based mining and metals company First Quantum Minerals (FQM) at its Kansanshi mine, in Zambia, which the miner says marks the world’s first... 


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Governing framework adherence key to HVAC-R development
20th September 2024 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Contractor association the South African Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Contractors Association (Saracca) highlights the imperative of setting fair and feasible governing standards to establish... 


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Uptick in demand for HVAC systems by OEM sector
20th September 2024

There has been a noticeable uptick in demand for the locally manufactured Booyco heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems by South Africa’s original-equipment manufacturers (OEM),... 


The above image depicts the electric arc furnace that Swiss Steel Group uses to produce Green Steel Stainless+
Supplier launches ecological stainless steel
20th September 2024

Metal supplier Swiss Steel Group has successfully launched a new variant of stainless steel that meets the highest ecological standards, Green Steel Stainless+. “This innovative solution... 


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