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Sibanye considers sourcing nickel for French plant from New Caledonia's Prony
Sibanye considers sourcing nickel for French plant from New Caledonia's Prony
17th September 2024 By: Reuters

Sibanye-Stillwater said it is studying New Caledonia's Prony Resources as a potential source for nickel it needs to manufacture battery-grade material at its Sandouville plant in France. The... 


US President Joe Biden
US probes uranium jump from China amid concerns over Russian import ban
17th September 2024 By: Reuters

President Joe Biden's administration is probing a surge in imports of enriched uranium from China since late 2023 amid concerns the shipments are helping Moscow sidestep a US ban on imports of the... 


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Hyprop posts better-than-expected distributable income, looks to future growth
17th September 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Retail centre owner Hyprop has reported distributable income of 370.4c a share for the financial year ended June 30, a reduction of 8.6% year-on-year, but better than previously anticipated. In... 


Defence and Military Veterans Minister Angie Motshekga
Motshekga praises decision to bring Denel under the wing of the Defence dept
17th September 2024 By: Darren Parker

Defence and Military Veterans Minister Angie Motshekga has praised President Cyril Ramaphosa’s “wise” decision to bring State-owned enterprise (SOE) Denel under the wing of the Ministry of Defence... 


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RMB assists in complex deal between Metier, sea cable recycler
17th September 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Rand Merchant Bank (RMB) has provided transaction support to private equity firm Metier towards acquiring Mertech Marine. Through its Sustainable Capital Fund II, Metier is focused on investing... 


The convergence of intelligence – DCS, SCADA and TLC
The convergence of intelligence – DCS, SCADA and TLC
17th September 2024

By: Kobus Vermeulen - Direct Sales Executive, Process Automation at Schneider Electric In the early days of industrialisation, control systems were primarily mechanical and relied on manual... 


Vanadium Resources MD John Ciganek
Vanadium Resources appoints Chinese group as EPC for South African project
17th September 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

ASX-listed Vanadium Resources has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with China Energy International Group (CEIG) for engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) services, as well as... 


PRF Gas Solutions Commences Construction of Portugal's First Public Hydrogen Refuelling Station in Cascais
PRF Gas Solutions Commences Construction of Portugal's First Public Hydrogen Refuelling Station in Cascais
17th September 2024

PRF Gas Solutions is excited to announce the start of construction for Portugal's first fixed hydrogen refuelling station in Cascais, marking a significant advancement in the nation's commitment to... 


Mukhtar Babayev
COP29 leaders unveil climate funding and energy storage goals
17th September 2024 By: Reuters

Less than two months ahead of the COP29 United Nations Climate Summit, the Azerbaijani leadership laid out its plans on Tuesday for what it hoped to achieve, as countries continue to wrestle with... 


The 100%-owned Gonneville PGE/nickel/copper/cobalt project is located on Chalice-owned farmland, about 70 km north-east of Perth in Western Australia.
WA awards strategic status to Chalice’s Gonneville project
17th September 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

Western Australian Premier Roger Cook has awarded strategic project status to the Gonneville project, which has the potential to produce a rare mix of critical and strategic minerals, such as... 


New Hope eyes growth as it bids for Anglo American coal assets
New Hope eyes growth as it bids for Anglo American coal assets
17th September 2024 By: Reuters

Australian coal miner New Hope has built up a war chest to fund its growth plans which could include the coal assets of Anglo American in Queensland if its bid is successful, CEO Rob Bishop said on... 


Saudi Arabia's Ma'aden, Alba ink non-binding deal to form global aluminium powerhouse
17th September 2024 By: Reuters

Saudi Arabian Mining Company (Ma'aden) said on Monday it has signed a non-binding agreement with Aluminium Bahrain (Alba) to pursue a potential business combination to create a global aluminium... 


Bento Rodigues district was covered in mud after Samarco dam burst in Mariana November 2015
Brazil confirms potential $18bn deal with miners involved in deadly dam disaster
17th September 2024 By: Reuters

he Brazilian government confirmed on Monday it was in talks on a potential $18-billion payout from a trio of miners involved in a deadly 2015 dam collapse, saying the deal could also involve... 


ARC Investments increases INAV a share by 8.5% on new investments, fair value gains
16th September 2024 By: Schalk Burger

JSE-listed investment holding company African Rainbow Capital (ARC) Investments increased its intrinsic net asset value (INAV) per share by 8.5% to R12.38 a share during its financial year to the... 


SME confidence holds firm in the second quarter
16th September 2024 By: Schalk Burger

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have maintained their confidence in the future, despite persistent challenges and uncertainty, the SME Confidence Index for the second quarter shows. SMEs... 


Closing dump sites requires working with the local communities
16th September 2024 By: Rebecca Campbell

Dump sites, which were totally open, and landfills, contributed to climate change, by generating significant amounts of methane, which is a greenhouse gas. So pointed out Suez Recycling and... 


Eskom's Duvha power station
Eskom completes first phase of host community housing renovations
16th September 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

State-owned power utility Eskom has completed the Masibambisane Air Quality Offset (AQO) project at low-income households in the Ezamokuhle community, in Amersfoort, Mpumalanga. The project has... 


Waste materials are actually valuable raw materials
16th September 2024 By: Rebecca Campbell

Waste materials are actually raw materials with economic and other value. So highlighted Mota-Engil Environment (part of the Portugal-based multinational Mota-Engil group) chairperson and CEO... 


25th Global Conference on Environmental Taxation
16th September 2024

Panel 1: Carbon pricing developments across the globe Panellists: Keith Engel, Kasia Lewis, Ian Parry, Hadi Setiawan 


Platinum Group President and CEO Frank Hallam.
Stronger-than-ever feasibility thumbs up for R18bn platinum group metals project in Limpopo
16th September 2024 By: Martin Creamer

The latest independent definitive feasibility study (DFS) for the Waterberg platinum group metals (PGM) project in Limpopo is even more emphatic on the economic viability and wealth creation... 


The 14th Africa PPP Infrastructure Investment Summit 2024 – The Continent’s Premier Gateway to Multi Billion-Dollar African Infrastructure Investment Opportunities
16th September 2024

Morocco stands out as one of Africa’s most dynamic investment destinations and a leader in strategic infrastructure development. Its status makes it an ideal location to host the 14th edition of... 


West Africa’s sustainability journey is truly underway
West Africa’s sustainability journey is truly underway
16th September 2024

By Obinna Uche, Sales Director, Power Systems Division at Schneider Electric Anglophone West Africa West Africa is prioritising sustainability.  In countries like Nigeria, we are seeing an... 


DEVAC Hydrogen-H Indaba 2024
16th September 2024

Through their commitment to shaping a sustainable energy landscape and promoting inclusive economic growth in South Africa, we are pleased to introduce Energy Council of South Africa as Association... 


Architects on site
Sacap engages with Ekurhuleni executives to improve human settlement projects
16th September 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Architectural profession regulator the South African Council for the Architectural Profession (Sacap) has expressed dedication to work closely with the Ekurhuleni Mayor’s office and the Department... 


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Manufacturing confidence holds steady amid persisting headwinds – Absa
16th September 2024 By: Schalk Burger

Confidence levels among local manufacturers held steady at 28 points during the third quarter, driven mainly by their optimism regarding policy direction after a peaceful election and the formation... 


Paladin believes Fission’s Patterson Lake South project, in Canada, is a natural fit for the company.
Chinese group seeks to derail Paladin’s Fission takeover
16th September 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

Australian miner Paladin Energy’s C$1.14-billion takeover of Fission Uranium hit a potential roadblock with a Chinese investor challenging the deal. CGN Mining, a subsidiary of General Nuclear... 


Powerlines
Bezos-backed group to prepare South African grids for investment
16th September 2024 By: Bloomberg

A global organisation backed by Amazon Founder Jeff Bezos’ climate and biodiversity fund said it’s setting up a programme to attract investment into South African municipal power grids, which need... 


Greenbushes generates strong margins through the cycle, says IGO's Vella
IGO places lithium at core of strategy with nickel, copper as key supports
16th September 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

Australian miner IGO has unveiled its new strategic focus, placing lithium at the heart of its future endeavours, while retaining a strategic interest in copper and nickel. IGO MD and CEO Ivan... 


New Sasol chairperson Muriel Dube
Sasol appoints Dube as new chair as sustainability pressures rise
16th September 2024 By: Terence Creamer

JSE-listed chemicals and energy group Sasol has appointed Muriel Dube, a former government climate negotiator, as its new chairperson following the resignation of Sipho Nkosi from the position in... 


The Browns Range project, in the East Kimberley region of Western Australia, is uniquely rich in the heavy rare earth elements dysprosium and terbium.
Northern Minerals raises A$43m for Browns Range
16th September 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

Perth-based rare-earth minerals firm Northern Minerals on Monday announced binding commitments to raise A$43-million through a two-tranche placement to advance its Browns Range project in Western... 


Image of IPR head office wjth IPR truck and pump
Mining industry now has more pump rental options
14th September 2024

Integrated Pump Rental (IPR) has joined Atlas Copco’s specialty rental division within the Power Technique business area. IPR MD Lee Vine says the mining industry, known for its complex and... 


Image of SEW MOVI-C drive technology from SEW-EURODRIVE
Greater selection of planetary drives available locally
14th September 2024

A greater selection of planetary drives has been introduced into South Africa and includes SEW-EURODRIVE’s SEW PPK series and the SEW P2.e series of planetary gear units. SEW-EURODRIVE company’s... 


Image of Weir CAVEX hydrocyclones
Latest technology furthers sustainability in mining
14th September 2024

The value of energy and water efficiency to a mine’s bottom line costs and their strategic sustainability goals has been highlighted by mining technology company Weir. A sustainability focus... 


BRICS Business Council working groups offer updates on work in the year-to-date
13th September 2024 By: Darren Parker

The BRICS Business Council has provided an update on its work thus far this year, reflecting on progress made and the challenges posed by the inclusion of Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran and the United Arab... 


An image showing the inside of NCM's HRD plant
New Concept Mining launches hard-rock drill manufacturing plant in Johannesburg
13th September 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

New Concept Mining (NCM), which is part of Swedish-headquartered Epiroc, on September 13 launched its Hydraulic Rock Drill (HRD) manufacturing plant in Aeroton, Johannesburg. Epiroc manufactures... 


South Africa says reform agenda in progress after Fitch affirms ratings
13th September 2024 By: Reuters

South Africa's National Treasury said on Friday its plan to reduce expenditure and raise revenue, while implementing critical reforms, was in progress after credit rating agency Fitch affirmed its... 


7 Parks Boulevard in Rosebank
7 Parks Boulevard earns Green Star 6 star rating
13th September 2024 By: Schalk Burger

Office development 7 Parks Boulevard, built by construction company Concor, has earned a Green Star 6 star rating in terms of the Green Building Council of South Africa’s Green Star-rating system.... 


Sanedi renewable energy project manager Dr Karen Surridge
Green hydrogen potential hinges on collaboration, more standards – SANEDI
13th September 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

South African National Energy Development Institute (SANEDI) renewable energy project manager Dr Karen Surridge says South Africa has a unique opportunity to participate in the global shift towards... 


Minister of Energy & Electricity Confirmed as Windaba 2024 Patron
13th September 2024

Windaba 2024 is honoured to announce that the Minister of Energy & Electricity, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, is the official patron of this year’s Windaba! Attending for the second consecutive year,... 


ClearVue building render
Transparent solar glass for generating power from building facades launched in South Africa
13th September 2024 By: Darren Parker

Through a collaboration between Australian glass solar technology developer ClearVue and local technology distributor Concept Business Solutions, a novel transparent glass solar panel technology... 


SANEA to host inaugural leadership conference in November
SANEA to host inaugural leadership conference in November
13th September 2024

The South African National Energy Agency (SANEA) will host its inaugural leadership conference at the Gallagher Convention Centre, in Midrand, in November as the organisation marks its centenary.... 


Latest from Pilot Crushtec International is the Metso HRC™ 8 high pressure grinding roll crusher for producing manufactured sand
Pilot Crushtec launches Metso HRC™ 8 crusher
13th September 2024

Latest from Pilot Crushtec International is the Metso HRC™ 8 high pressure grinding roll crusher for producing manufactured sand. In addition, the machine can also be deployed in the mining sector... 


Winners of Enactus National Exposition 2024 announced in South Africa, Nigeria and Kenya
13th September 2024

Global NGO, Enactus, is currently hosting its annual Enactus National Exposition 2024 events across the globe. The Anglophone (English-speaking) Africa region too hosted theirs with support... 


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