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MANTA Enhances Data Lineage Platform Capabilities with Release 38
28th November 2022

New features expand automated data management solution with added scanner support and technology upgrades to improve data lineage experience. Master Data Management partner, MANTA, announced the... 


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Company supplies innovative products to sector
25th November 2022 By: Cameron Mackay

The prevalence of build projects for new warehouses, distribution centres and other logistics infrastructure has provided local steel supplier Macsteel with opportunities to supply its innovative... 


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Saudi Arabia Fabrication In-Kingdom Ras Al-Khair fabrication yard, Saudi Arabia
25th November 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

The proposed project will support Saudi Aramco’s planned offshore expansions. 


Stefanutti sees opportunities in various sectors, swings to interim profit
24th November 2022 By: Schalk Burger

JSE-listed construction group Stefanutti Stocks reported a profit of R9.25-million for the six months ended August 31, compared with a loss of R188.48-million posted for the six months ended August... 


TotalEnergies about to submit its application to drill for gas along south coast
24th November 2022 By: News24Wire

French energy giant TotalEnergies is preparing to submit its final application for approval to drill up to five wells for oil or gas between Cape Town and Cape Agulhas. The project has met... 


Plumbing – buy cheap, buy twice
23rd November 2022

All businesses are at risk of incurring water damage due to plumbing systems that have been incorrectly installed, maintained or repaired. However, this risk is especially high in high-rise... 


Republicans plan to investigate President Joe Biden's decisions to halt development of Antofagasta's Twin Metals copper project in Minnesota.
US Republicans aim to shorten EV mine permitting after House win
18th November 2022 By: Reuters

Republicans will seek to boost American production of lithium, copper and other electric-vehicle metals after the US midterm elections gave them narrow control of the House of Representatives and... 


Pipeline specialist eyes wider customer base after completing Seriti ESD programme
17th November 2022

Bulwane Projects and Maintenance is a company that operates in the engineering sector, specialising in pipeline repair and maintenance, as well as in light civil work and plant maintenance. The... 


ARIA CEO Mesela Nhlapo
Association warns of imminent collapse of Transnet
16th November 2022 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The African Rail Industry Association (ARIA) says State-owned freight utility Transnet’s reluctance to implement structural reforms is costing the economy and South Africa’s international... 


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How engineers can design the next 100 years with digital twins
15th November 2022

By Bonga Ntuli: Director, Strategy at Royal HaskoningDHV Imagine being alive 100 years ago, when fridges, microwaves, and hairdryers didn’t exist. 


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South Africa’s infrastructure quality rated D, social infrastructure deteriorating
11th November 2022 By: Schalk Burger

Built environment professionals organisation the South African Institution of Civil Engineering (SAICE) has released its '2022 Infrastructure Report Card (IRC)', which gives the country's... 


BARC research reinforces disconnect between business and data and analytics teams’ confidence in data integrity
11th November 2022

By Gary Allemann, MD at Master Data Management Findings underscore differing perceptions of the efficacy of data architectures, data management, and even the data itself, for fuelling confident... 


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More investment needed in Australia's critical minerals - PwC
11th November 2022 By: Esmarie Iannucci

A new report by PwC found that despite an increase in Australia’s critical minerals sector, the country’s current pipeline of development projects would fall well short of expected demand surge.... 


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Kusile power plant project, South Africa – update
11th November 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

Eskom has reported severe damage to a chimney at Kusile in the latest blow to the beleaguered power station. 


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Iron Bridge magnetite project – Stage 2, Australia – update
4th November 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

First ore from the Iron Bridge magnetite project has been fed into the processing plant. 


ArcelorMittal University South Africa focusing on building steel sector skills
2nd November 2022 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Steel company ArcelorMittal South Africa (AMSA) has highlighted that the ArcelorMittal University South Africa is responsible for skills development at all AMSA operations and that, based on the... 


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Iron Bridge reaches major milestone
31st October 2022 By: Esmarie Iannucci

First ore from iron major Fortescue Metals’ Iron Bridge magnetite project, in the Pilbara, has been fed into its processing plant, with first production anticipated in the March quarter of next... 


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New policy to ensure industry sustainability
28th October 2022 By: Leah Shelene Asaram

In designing the Steel Master Plan (SMP), it is imperative to build consensus on a policy that can aid the creation of a competitive, dynamic and inclusive stainless steel industry, which can... 


Russia ships record volumes of gas and steelmaking coal to China
25th October 2022 By: Bloomberg

China imported record quantities of Russian liquefied natural gas and steelmaking coal in September, as total purchases of energy products topped $50-billion since the invasion of Ukraine pushed... 


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Kusile power plant project, South Africa – update
21st October 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

A fire damaged one of the generating units that has not yet been synchronised to the grid at Kusile on October 14.  


Transnet worker activity as high as 80% as operations ramp up after wage deal
19th October 2022 By: News24Wire

Transnet said worker activity at its operations has returned to levels as high as 80% since the entity inked its three-year wage deal with the United National Transport Union (UNTU). Transnet and... 


Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Minister Barbara Creecy
Just energy investment plan to be released for public comment after COP27 unveiling
18th October 2022 By: Terence Creamer

South Africa’s Just Energy Transition Partnership (JET-P) investment plan, which will seek to unlock $8.5-billion in concessional funding for decarbonisation projects as well as for coal worker and... 


Industrial plant impacts on water resources
17th October 2022

(Virtual Showroom): Industrial plants can have potential impacts on our valuable water resources as a result of operational aspects throughout the lifespan of the activities. These potential... 


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Pump rental unit proves successful
14th October 2022 By: Sabrina Jardim

Local pumps manufacturer Werner Pumps completed a project in September for a mine using its Impi Combination Unit, which is mounted on a Toyota Hino 500 2836 6 x 4 Chassis. The project was... 


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North Field South offshore pipelines project, Qatar
14th October 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

McDermott International has been awarded a front-end engineering design contract by QatarEnergy for the project. 


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Fibre sensing technology offers improved security for myriad of industries
7th October 2022 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Digital value chain solutions provider Tech4IR is aiming to leverage the versatility of its fibre sensing security application, to build a footprint of this technology in South Africa, and provide... 


Collaboration key to realising Africa’s green hydrogen economy potential
29th September 2022 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

There is considerable potential for Africa to capitalise on the opportunities presented by the green hydrogen economy, and for South Africa to be the hub out of which this is done; however, a key... 


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Manchin’s energy-permit Bill gets backing of US Chamber, with changes
27th September 2022 By: Bloomberg

The US Chamber of Congress is lobbying Congress for passage of Senator Joe Manchin’s bill that would make it easier to obtain permits for energy-related projects, while saying some changes are... 


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South African solution for Madagascan mine
23rd September 2022

High levels of wear in mine-to-plant pipelines and other equipment were causing costly downtime and repairs for a mine in Madagascar and it turned to local process equipment specialist Multotec for... 


Namibia’s presidential economic adviser James Mnyupe.
EU-like energy approach needed in Southern Africa, says Namibia presidential adviser
20th September 2022 By: Martin Creamer

A collaborative energy approach, like that of the European Union (EU), is needed in Southern Africa, says Namibia’s Presidential economic advisor James Mnyupe. At least South Africa and Namibia... 


Eskom CEO Andre de Ruyter
Eskom CEO sees South African gas as key in transition from coal
16th September 2022 By: Bloomberg

South Africa’s State power utility Eskom favours burning more domestically sourced gas as it transitions away from coal, its Chief Executive Officer Andre de Ruyter said. With the structure of the... 


“Green ammonia is going to be the fossil-free “crude” of the hydrogen fuel economy”: Verano Energy COO, Collin Hamilton
9th September 2022

Collin Hamilton is Chief Operating Officer & Head of Engineering at Verano Energy. Under his leadership, Verano Energy is developing over 30GW of hydrogen projects in Chile and Peru, one of the... 


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Elcometer faces decline in demand
9th September 2022 By: Leah Shelene Asaram

High-quality corrosion instrumentation supplier British Allied Manufacturers Representatives (BAMR) CEO Graham Duk says the shutdown of oil refineries, including Engen oil refinery in Durban, in... 


Exxaro CEO Dr Nombasa Tsengwa.
Exxaro joins forces with Enertrag to support just energy transition
2nd September 2022 By: Martin Creamer

Coal and renewable energy company Exxaro has built a renewable energy business that is said to be well positioned to contribute significantly to addressing South Africa's electricity deficit.... 


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One of world’s most polluted spots gets worse as $1bn cleanup drags on
31st August 2022 By: Bloomberg

In the more than a quarter century since Shell left Ogoniland in southern Nigeria, oil has continued to ooze from dormant wellheads and active pipelines, leaving the 386-square mile kingdom’s... 


Private sector investment increasingly important for African infrastructure development
29th August 2022 By: Rebecca Campbell

The highest proportion of private investment in infrastructure in Africa in recent years was recorded in 2020. This was highlighted by African Development Bank VP: Private Sector, Infrastructure... 


Pipes manufacturer moves fitting fabrication in-house
26th August 2022 By: Mariaan Webb

The best place to ensure quality control is said to be on the factory floor. Gauteng-based pipe manufacturer Rare recently moved the fabrication of its pipefittings in-house to better control the... 


Denel's Badger infantry combat vehicle
Beleaguered Denel announces new turnaround strategy
26th August 2022 By: Marleny Arnoldi

State-owned defence company Denel has announced it will institutionalise and implement a new turnaround plan to effect a self-sustaining business. The plan is particularly focused on streamlining... 


Mining majors ramping up their diversification policies
24th August 2022 By: Darren Parker

Mining majors are ramping up their diversification policies to capitalise on or react to decarbonisation trends by targeting new growth markets, while seeking to divest from coal, oil and gas... 


New partnership to innovate sales cycle through technology
22nd August 2022

Sales are the lifeblood of every business, and sales teams are evaluated by their ability to turn leads into customers. This is often a challenging and time-consuming process that doesn’t always... 


Precisely Named a Leader for business-first Data360 data catalog Software
22nd August 2022

Master Data Management partner, Precisely, has been named a leader for data catalogue software by the 2022 IDC Marketscape report Today's large companies deal with complex data landscapes... 


Exxaro CEO Dr Nombasa Tsengwa.
Exxaro partnering Enertrag to support just energy transition
18th August 2022 By: Martin Creamer

Coal and renewable energy company Exxaro has built a renewable energy business that is said to be well positioned to contribute significantly to addressing South Africa's electricity deficit.... 


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Transnet security guards to be made peace officers
16th August 2022 By: Darren Parker

Justice and Correctional Services Minister Ronald Lamola has given approval for State-owned Transnet’s security officers to be granted peace officer status as Gazetted on August 5, elevating them... 


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Weir Minerals Europe, Middle East and Africa is a global supplier of excellent minerals solutions, including pumps, valves, hydrocyclones,...

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Yale Lifting Solutions is a leading supplier of lifting and material handling equipment in Southern Africa. Yale offers a wide range of quality...

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For over 30 years, Werner South Africa Pumps & Equipment (PTY) LTD has been designing, manufacturing, supplying and maintaining specialist...

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