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A Blue Motovario Motor Gearbox unit which is being imported by Madacan to supply South Africa's mining sector.
Larger premises boosts stockholding
9th November 2023 By: Halima Frost

Industrial electrical, electronic and mechanical product supplier Madacan Africa started operations last month at its new premises in the Northlands Business Park in Northriding, which is almost... 


An image showing ACTOM Industry securing a contract to upgrade the drive and control system of a man-winder at a gold mine
ACTOM Industry secures contract to upgrade winder drive, gold system at Ghanaian gold mine
8th November 2023 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

After many years of trying to break into the Ghana gold mining market with its modern mine winder drive and control systems, mine winder experts ACTOM Industry late last year achieved a... 


Choosing the Correct Bitumen Membrane
Choosing the Correct Bitumen Membrane
7th November 2023

Bitumen has been a popular roofing material choice for thousands of years, and with good reason. The benefits of the sticky substance include versatility, durability, and cost-effectiveness. Above... 


An image showing a HyPact hybrid switchgear unit from GE Grid
NamPower awards R100m contract to ACTOM for new indoor substation in Swakopmund
7th November 2023 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

ACTOM Energy Namibia (AEN) has been awarded a R100-million contract by Namibia Power Corporation (NamPower) to design, manufacture, supply, install and commission specialised switchgear and... 


THT has potential to be Denison's second Athabasca ISR mine
7th November 2023 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Uranium exploration company Denison Mines has completed its inaugural in-situ recovery (ISR) field test programme within The Heldeth Tue (THT) uranium deposit at its 67.41%-owned Waterbury Lake... 


The White Mesa uranium mill in Utah
Energy Fuels preparing 4 uranium mines for production
6th November 2023 By: Mariaan Webb

US-based critical minerals company Energy Fuels is preparing four of its convention uranium mines production, CEO Mark Chalmers reported on Friday. Together, these mines have the ability to... 


The addition of 30 000 square metres of solar photovoltaic panels on the roof of Eastgate Shopping Centre has not slowed trading in the shops
Shopping goes on at Eastgate while Concor adds more solar power
3rd November 2023

The addition of another 5,74 MW of solar power at Eastgate Shopping Centre, east of Johannesburg, is being undertaken by leading black-owned contractor Concor, while keeping the movement of tenants... 


Image of Japan map/flag
Abukuma Clean Center Incineration Plant rebuild, Japan
3rd November 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

The rebuild will advance Fukushima’s quest to be a “zero carbon city” achieving net-zero greenhouse-gas emissions by 2050. 


Image of drill core from the Makuutu rare earths project
Makuutu rare earths project, Uganda – update
3rd November 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

IonicRE hopes to make a final investment decision on the project by the second half of 2024. 


Entrance to the Priseka mine
Prieska copper/zinc project, South Africa – update
3rd November 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

Orion Minerals is continuing its transition to mine developer and operator at the Prieska mine. 


Image of a Karpowership
Risk Mitigation Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme, South Africa – update
3rd November 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

Turkish energy company Karpowership’s South African subsidiary has succeeded in getting environmental authorisation for its Richards Bay environmental-impact assessment (EIA) application. 


Image of offshore wind farm
Thor Wind Farm, Denmark – update
3rd November 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

RWE has started a geophysical survey off the Danish west coast. 



INCREASING PRODUCTION
Distribution Transformers increases its production capacity to manufacture extended product range
Distribution Transformers division increases Actom’s production capacity
2nd November 2023

Electro-mechanical manufacturing company Actom’s Distribution Transformers division has recently expanded the production capacity of its Knights manufacturing facility, in Germiston, to extend the... 


Bell Equipment has 45 000m² undercover manufacturing area in Richards Bay that complies with the ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System and welds to the internationally recognised ISO 3834-2 Appendix 10 standards
Bell launches new Bell Heavy Industries division
1st November 2023

With almost seventy years of demonstrated expertise in complex engineering, heavy fabrication, and machining for its own range of material handling equipment, Bell Equipment is now offering these... 


BurnStar CEO Dr Johan Brand with test reactor.
Hydrogen plant buildout plan under way at metals smelter in Rustenburg
1st November 2023 By: Martin Creamer

Work has begun on the development of a hydrogen plant at the smelting site in Rustenburg of Ironveld, the London Aim-listed speciality metals producer. The required funds have been raised to... 


Image of the SharkSafe Barrier
SA shark-barrier tech scores first commercial installation
31st October 2023 By: Irma Venter

The eco-friendly SharkSafe Barrier technology, developed by marine biologists at Stellenbosch University (SU) and their collaborators, and manufactured in the Western Cape, has been installed at a... 


Orion is developing three complementary base metal production hubs in the Northern Cape.
Orion advancing towards operational commencement at Prieska in Northern Cape
31st October 2023 By: Martin Creamer

Johannesburg- and Sydney-listed Orion Minerals has continued its transition to mine developer and operator at the Prieska copper/zinc mine in South Africa’s Northern Cape. The diversified base... 


Solutions to bring water to our people
Solutions to bring water to our people
30th October 2023

Proudly South African company, SBS® Tanks, has been a leader in the water security space for almost 25 years. The company has a legacy of building for better and is well-positioned to work with... 


Alternative solutions to traditional service delivery challenges
Alternative solutions to traditional service delivery challenges
30th October 2023

Municipalities face many challenges in the delivery of essential services to rural and urban communities and the commercial sector. Budgetary constraints,  key personnel shortages, and in the case... 


Water to remote municipalities – not a problem for SBS Tanks
Water to remote municipalities – not a problem for SBS Tanks
30th October 2023

The Ekukhanyeni Municipality, when faced with the challenge to supply water to the expanding local community, reached out to SBS for a solution. While the traditional approach by municipalities in... 


Equitable access to water a key priority for South Africa
Equitable access to water a key priority for South Africa
30th October 2023

SBS® Tanks recognises the challenges faced by the municipal sector to deliver equitable access to water and sanitation services to South African citizens. Municipalities that service and support... 


Delivery on the vision of service delivery excellence
Delivery on the vision of service delivery excellence
30th October 2023

The Zululand District Municipality in KwaZulu-Natal has adopted a long-term vision committed to the development of the region through hard work and a common purpose. This includes the mandate to... 


Forward planning for water security using engineer designed water storage solutions
Forward planning for water security using engineer designed water storage solutions
30th October 2023

Advances in technology in the water storage and water security space have provided urban planners, municipal and civil engineers, and professionals in the sector with innovative solutions to the... 


Image of a portable UPS
Back-up power solutions for home and office
27th October 2023

A new generation of uninterrupted power supply (UPS) and power protection systems is now available for essential technology applications in both residential and professional settings. The 5E Gen2... 


Image of Luminous Power Technologies CEO & MD Preeti Bajaj and Hudaco Energy MD James Shirley at the launch of Luminous widest range of cutting-edge energy solutions in South Africa including first ever Lithium battery pack LitCore
Luminous Power Technologies, Hudaco partner to bring branded energy solutions to South Africa
27th October 2023 By: Natasha Odendaal

India-based energy solutions brand Luminous Power Technologies and South Africa’s Hudaco Energy have teamed up to bring to a new range of applicable energy solutions to South Africa. With ambitions... 


Investment firm launches solar-focused funding
27th October 2023 By: Nadine Ramdass

Investment firm Bravura Energy has launched a Solar Fund for the exclusive investment in solar photovoltaic (PV) projects. The fund generates income through triple net power purchase agreements... 


Sun City’s newest high-end development nears completion
27th October 2023 By: Natasha Odendaal

Sun International’s R295-million Lefika Villas development is 85% complete and fully booked one year after breaking ground on the expansion at its iconic Sun City resort, in the North West. The... 


The process sheet for the Araguaia project
Araguaia ferronickel project, Brazil – update
27th October 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

Construction progress continues at Araguaia. 


Image of drill core from the Makuutu rare earths project
Makuutu rare earths project, Uganda – update
27th October 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

Uganda Directorate of Geological Survey and Mines has approved the granting of a large-scale mining licence. 


Image of Medupi power plant at night
Medupi power station project, South Africa – update
27th October 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa has said that the country will receive a significant boost in 2024 with the earlier-than-expected return to service of Medupi Unit 4. 


Image of Mozambique Area 1
Mozambique Area 1 liquefied natural gas facility, Mozambique – update
27th October 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

TotalEnergies is “hopeful” it will be possible to restart the project in early 2024. 


Image of the Koeberg NPP
Koeberg nuclear power plant steam-generator replacement project, South Africa – update
27th October 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

The return of Unit 1 to commercial service had been delayed by a further ten days, as some critical tests were still to be completed before the reactor is started, Engineering News reported on... 


Image of Serco's Boksburg solar installation
Serco rolls out solar at Gauteng facility, Cape Town to follow at year-end
26th October 2023 By: Irma Venter

Truck and trailer body-building company Serco is now fully powered by solar energy at its Boksburg facility in Gauteng. The installation consists of a 150 kW hybrid solar system with 370 x 405 W... 


The construction of a rainwater harvest system at Eastgate Shopping Centre will ensure optimal use of available water and reduce the centre’s reliance on municipal supply
Eastgate harvests Rainwater to boost sustainability
26th October 2023

Leading black-owned contractor Concor is constructing facilities to harvest and treat rainwater and groundwater at Eastgate Shopping Centre, adding to the centre’s sustainability and reducing its... 


NJR Steel Broadens Product Offering to Include Innovative Lightweight Steel Roof Trusses
NJR Steel Broadens Product Offering to Include Innovative Lightweight Steel Roof Trusses
26th October 2023

Leading South African steel merchant NJR Steel has announced that, through the acquisition of Staalbeer Steel Merchants, they will now manufacture and stock innovative lightweight steel roof... 


RMB Corvest partners with Shalamuka Capital to invest in Switch Telecom
24th October 2023

Private equity firm RMB Corvest, in partnership with BEE investment vehicle Shalamuka Capital, has acquired a minority stake in Switch Telecom, a Voice over Internet Protocol (“VoIP”)... 


TTI’s consistent irrigation delivers consistent results
TTI’s consistent irrigation delivers consistent results
24th October 2023

The South African berry industry exports berries to the value of around R3 billion annually and further supports the economy by means of the labour required for its harvesting process, which... 


Image of the SKF TMBH 5 bearing heater
Lightweight solution for roller bearing installation
20th October 2023

A portable induction heater for roller bearings is said to be one of the smallest on the market. Weighing only 3 kg, the TMBH 5 is designed to heat roller bearings weighing up to 5 kg that are... 


GROWING CHALLENGE
Growing water shortages are causing significant challenges for both consumers and the commercial sector, especially large-scale commercial projects.
‘Watershedding’ a reality for South Africa
20th October 2023 By: Simone Liedtke

As South Africa grapples with persistent loadshedding, an increase in water shortages has emerged as another significant challenge for both consumers and the commercial sector, especially for... 


LANTERN RINGS
The introduction of Vesconite Hilube’s lantern ring applications prolonged lifespan and reduced maintenance efforts
Better hydro efficiency through pump, turbine tech
20th October 2023 By: Simone Liedtke

Early attempts to replace conventional metallic-type lantern rings with polymers, such as nylon, yielded discouraging results compared to metallic lantern rings in the water engineering industry,... 


Choride salts/rare earths
Cummins Range rare earths project, Australia
20th October 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

An enhanced scoping study has proposed a three-stage development development approach. 


Image of road construction equipment working on a road
N3 Westville to Paradise Valley upgrade, South Africa
20th October 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

The project entails major construction and upgrades between the Westville viaduct and the Paradise Valley interchange in KwaZulu-Natal. 


Image of Kusile power station
Kusile power plant project, South Africa – update
20th October 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

Kusile Unit 5 is being prepared for synchronisation to the grid towards the end of December. 


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